School
University of Amsterdam, Vrije Universiteit van Amsterdam
Expertise
Fashion trends, Celebrity culture, TV and film news
- While living and working in Amsterdam, Alia had the opportunity to embrace her inner audiophile by interviewing one of her favorite artists, Erika de Casier.
- In addition to her editorial work, Alia also used her fashion expertise to work as a stylist and production assistant for the 2023 Calvin Klein Pride Campaign.
- As an undergraduate student, Alia wrote all of her papers on reality TV seasons, T-shirt typos, and stoner movies to bring academic merit to pop culture subjects.
Experience
Alia started working as a contributing editor for Amsterdam-based Glamcult magazine in 2020, writing articles for both the print and online publications. Through her connections at the magazine, she was hired as a freelance copywriter for sustainable fashion brands such as senscommon, as well as a studio manager, assistant, and stylist for the creative curation agency bsdwcorp. She has also written for the Milan-based avant-garde art publication COEVAL Magazine, giving her the opportunity to interview and explore the creative processes of artists from a
Education
Alia received her bachelor's degree in literary and cultural analysis from the University of Amsterdam and her master's degree in art and design culture from the Vrije Universiteit of Amsterdam.
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Kristi Noem has seen a lot of scandal lately, and now her husband, Bryon, is embroiled in one of his own. This has to be hitting their kids hard.
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While things have seemed less frosty between Harry and Charles in recent months, it's unlikely they'll see each other on the king's upcoming U.S. trip.
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Donald Trump Jr's reported ex has debuted a completely new makeup-free look on social media that has fans wondering who she actually is.
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Amy Baier accepted an award over the weekend, but people are more focused on her Mar-a-Lago face than on the philanthropy work she was recognized for.
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Taylor Frankie Paul loves statement eyebrows, but the reality star might need to look a bit closer the next time she pencils hers on, to avoid overdoing them.
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Controversy
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Pete Hegseth’s Fox News anchor and contributor run was marked by controversy — some lighthearted, some far more serious, but none easily ignored.
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Kristi Noem was criticized when it came out taxpayers footed the bill for her hair and makeup for an ad campaign, but another MAGA star also had a hair scandal.
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Before her mysterious kidnapping, Nancy Guthrie rose from the ashes of another tragedy in an effort to give her family the best future possible.
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Emma Stone has gone on record several times with body positive statements, so it's hard to see her seemingly let that go to embrace a few nips and tucks.
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Donald Trump has never been one to downplay a celebrity connection, and he's been talking about his connection to the late John F. Kennedy Jr.
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An insider shared some tragic rumors about Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel's marriage, indicating trouble in paradise that they're trying to rise above.
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Is there trouble among the ladies of MAGA? It looks like Pam Bondi and Karoline Leavitt, at least, may be on the outs -- at least, judging by these pics.
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Joy Behar has made her stance on Carrie Underwood very clear, criticizing the country music star after she performed at Donald Trump's inauguration.
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Donald Trump recently visited Graceland, the estate of Elvis Presley. His behavior there raised some eyebrows, and the internet did not hold back on the snark.
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Relationships
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All marriages have their trials, but actor Ethan Hawke has said some interesting things about what makes relationships hard, which feel like red flags.
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Demi Moore has dazzled on the silver screen and changed over the decades, but that doesn't make these pictures of her apparent transformation less shocking.
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Elvis Presley's style and beauty preferences made Priscilla look older than she was, but without the big hair and dark eye makeup, her youth was unmistakable.
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Onetime child star Amanda Bynes has since lived a tragic life, but she seems to be on a better path now. She's enthusiastic about the role Ozempic is playing.
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Relationships
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There's an age gap between Bill Gates and Paula Hurd, but it's not as large as you may think it is. In fact, it may be part of why they're so compatible.
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Justin Long recently starred in an odd commercial for Ozempic that has everyone wondering if his finances are drying up.
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Alina Habba's career has been rocky, and so has her private life. She recently posted something on social media that seems like a comment on her recent divorce.
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Has Nicola Peltz had work done? A lot of people certainly seem to think so and it's hard to argue with them when you take a look at her just a few years ago.
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Donald Trump is no stranger to social blunders, but the president's latest incredibly thoughtless remark has the internet cringing in embarrassment.
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Melania Trump can try to protect Barron all she wants, but she can't stop his controversial "friends" from talking about their interactions with the first son.
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While many celebrities choose to go under the knife to enhance their looks, Priyanka Chopra's plastic surgery nightmare was for very different reasons.
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The tragedy of Nancy Guthrie's kidnapping isn't the only upsetting thing affecting the hosts of the "Today" show, who just can't seem to get a win this year.
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Pictures of Maggie Gyllenhaal's face over the years show her decision to age naturally, which, based on the comments online, is a radical act in Hollywood.
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