Category: Generation Z

4 Young Collectors Have Phones, but It’s Watches They Love

After all, as one said, ‘It’s not just about knowing what the time is.’
Team Behind Starface Pimple Patches Takes On Fentanyl Test Strips

The founders of Starface took the shame out of blemishes. Now, they’re hoping to make it less risky to use recreational drugs and alcohol.
Yung Gravy and Lil Jon Help Recruit Gen Z Voters

The Party to the Polls Purple Tour, a nonpartisan event series geared toward young voters, aims to make voting rowdy.
Want to Learn How to Be an Influencer? You Can Pay to Take a Class.

Valeria Lipovetsky brings in millions of dollars as an online personality. Now she’s teaching aspirants what she’s learned — for a price.
Halloween’s Mutation: From Humble Holiday to Retail Monstrosity

Americans once made their own costumes and candy. Now, the holiday has rapidly commercialized, transforming into an economic juggernaut.
Will Social Security Be There for Millennial and Gen-Z Workers?

Despite fears about long-term solvency, millennials and Gen Z workers have a major stake in the program.
Claudia Conway Has Waded Back Into Politics With an Eye on Gen-Z Voters

The scion and sometimes antagonist of two prominent Republicans has rejoined the political discourse as an independent aiming to sway her fellow Gen-Z voters.
Gen Z and Millennials Go to Wine Bars for the Vibes, as Well as for the Wine

Some Gen Z-ers and young millennials say the culture and aesthetics of wine meld with their lifestyles, whether they’re drinking or not.
Taylor Swift Is Not at the DNC, But Friendship Bracelets Are

Friendship bracelets, after being adopted by the pop star’s fans, have now been embraced by convention attendees as a way to build community.
Ditching Wedding Stationery for Informal Text Invitations

Some couples are taking the casual approach to sending out wedding invitations, opting for texts or emails instead of traditional printed cards.
Myha’la, Star of HBO’s ‘Industry,’ Arrives

The one-name star of the HBO show “Industry” is composed under pressure.
News Movement Showed How Hard It Is to Profit From Gen Z on Social Media

The Washington Post is creating a division to find valuable audiences in new places. The C.E.O.’s last company shows that’s a tough road.