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2 days ago
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Conservative fashion magazine editors explain why style is 'coded' left politically
The editors of a conservative fashion magazine called The Conservateur explained in a new interview why fashion, "hotness," and other industries or concepts have been coded left or right-wing politics. "I think that there's been an uglification, whether you see modern art or you see progressives kind of pushing onto women to reject men, dye your hair blue and wear a septum piercing," Jayme Franklin, founder and CEO of The Conservateur, told Fox News Digital. Franklin founded The Conservateur magazine in 2020 after graduating from the University of California-Berkeley as a response to the fashion industry and stylists often signaling left-wing political sentiments. Ny Mag Cover Accused Of Cropping Out Black Attendees Of Trump Inauguration Event "We started our Make America Hot Again hat. Obviously, it's a fun hat that was so popular for us that people loved. But it does touch on a bigger thing. We say at The Conservateur, we are all about being our best self. That's what we're promoting to women," Franklin said. The Conservateur editor-in-chief, Caroline Downey, argued that male-led podcasts have been coded "right-wing" for merely being "fundamentally irreverent." Read On The Fox News App "They weren't policing words, and they were also fundamentally trying to pursue truth. Joe Rogan gets a lot of criticism for platforming controversial figures, but his podcast style has always been the same, which is to ask questions of people who know more than him on a specific subject and to just have stimulating conversations," Downey said. "That alone was considered provocative during a cancel culture, very word policing time when you were supposed to just take the propaganda from the Democratic Party and accept it. So just free discourse on these podcasts, just speaking in an unfiltered way, is unfortunately right-wing coded," she added. Their comments came after they spoke with Emma Goldberg of The New York Times about certain activities and institutions being "coded" in a politically polarized country. 'Make America Hot Again' Socials Bring Young Conservative Singles Together In New York City For instance, Goldberg wrote that Broadway plays like "Hamilton" and "Rent" are "left-coded" and that comedy and wrestling have been "right-coded." "People have often signaled their values in the shows they watch ("The West Wing"), clothes they wear (white pantsuits) and restaurants they frequent," Goldberg explained. "But it has become wildly popular in recent years, and especially in recent months, to read cultural tea leaves with the word 'coded.' In group chats, on Reddit and on X, we're calling anything and everything right or left 'coded.' It's like playing a game of charades, gesturing at the qualities a certain celebrity or bar or podcast has without saying exactly what you mean." Downey argued that such left-wing and right-wing coding of activities has led to a "dual economy." "I'm not sure if that is sustainable for the future. I'm not sure we can have red and blue coffee," she added. She further said that the use of the term "coded" has been pervasive in our culture due to the polarized nature of political alignment in the U.S. Society Has A New 'Perverse Attraction' To Toxic Male Characters, Ny Times Column Argues "I think the coding is a natural byproduct of the fact that leftism has infiltrated and hijacked most institutions in our culture, including fashion editorial and fashion production," Downey said. "If we have a coded brand, that is meeting the moment for many young women who don't feel comfortable or necessarily welcomed by what is already available on the market." she added. Building upon that sentiment, Franklin argued that such conditions motivated her to launch The Conservateur fashion magazine to appeal to women with traditional values. "I think a lot of fashion brands tend to lean left, unfortunately. So I think what we want to do at The Conservateur – one: we want to get more women on our side, because I do believe our lifestyle, whether it be getting married, having a family, working hard in your job, and loving this country, and going to church … I think makes for a more successful and happier life for women," Franklin article source: Conservative fashion magazine editors explain why style is 'coded' left politically
Fox News
2 days ago
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Conservative fashion magazine editors explain why style is 'coded' left politically
The editors of a conservative fashion magazine called The Conservateur explained in a new interview why fashion, "hotness," and other industries or concepts have been coded left or right-wing politics. "I think that there's been an uglification, whether you see modern art or you see progressives kind of pushing onto women to reject men, dye your hair blue and wear a septum piercing," Jayme Franklin, founder and CEO of The Conservateur, told Fox News Digital. Franklin founded The Conservateur magazine in 2020 after graduating from the University of California-Berkeley as a response to the fashion industry and stylists often signaling left-wing political sentiments. "We started our Make America Hot Again hat. Obviously, it's a fun hat that was so popular for us that people loved. But it does touch on a bigger thing. We say at The Conservateur, we are all about being our best self. That's what we're promoting to women," Franklin said. The Conservateur editor-in-chief, Caroline Downey, argued that male-led podcasts have been coded "right-wing" for merely being "fundamentally irreverent." "They weren't policing words, and they were also fundamentally trying to pursue truth. Joe Rogan gets a lot of criticism for platforming controversial figures, but his podcast style has always been the same, which is to ask questions of people who know more than him on a specific subject and to just have stimulating conversations," Downey said. "That alone was considered provocative during a cancel culture, very word policing time when you were supposed to just take the propaganda from the Democratic Party and accept it. So just free discourse on these podcasts, just speaking in an unfiltered way, is unfortunately right-wing coded," she added. Their comments came after they spoke with Emma Goldberg of The New York Times about certain activities and institutions being "coded" in a politically polarized country. For instance, Goldberg wrote that Broadway plays like "Hamilton" and "Rent" are "left-coded" and that comedy and wrestling have been "right-coded." "People have often signaled their values in the shows they watch ("The West Wing"), clothes they wear (white pantsuits) and restaurants they frequent," Goldberg explained. "But it has become wildly popular in recent years, and especially in recent months, to read cultural tea leaves with the word 'coded.' In group chats, on Reddit and on X, we're calling anything and everything right or left 'coded.' It's like playing a game of charades, gesturing at the qualities a certain celebrity or bar or podcast has without saying exactly what you mean." Downey argued that such left-wing and right-wing coding of activities has led to a "dual economy." "I'm not sure if that is sustainable for the future. I'm not sure we can have red and blue coffee," she added. She further said that the use of the term "coded" has been pervasive in our culture due to the polarized nature of political alignment in the U.S. "I think the coding is a natural byproduct of the fact that leftism has infiltrated and hijacked most institutions in our culture, including fashion editorial and fashion production," Downey said. "If we have a coded brand, that is meeting the moment for many young women who don't feel comfortable or necessarily welcomed by what is already available on the market." she added. Building upon that sentiment, Franklin argued that such conditions motivated her to launch The Conservateur fashion magazine to appeal to women with traditional values. "I think a lot of fashion brands tend to lean left, unfortunately. So I think what we want to do at The Conservateur – one: we want to get more women on our side, because I do believe our lifestyle, whether it be getting married, having a family, working hard in your job, and loving this country, and going to church … I think makes for a more successful and happier life for women," Franklin said.
Time of India
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt's 'power mom' moment goes viral: 'Truly admirable'
One would believe that working for the President of the United States leaves little to no room for family life—where long hours and high-pressure responsibilities often demand full attention. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now But , the new , is proving that and a top-tier government role don't have to be mutually exclusive. A recent photo of Leavitt has taken the internet by storm. In the image, she is seen multitasking with grace—typing on her laptop with one hand while feeding her baby son with the other. The moment, both tender and powerful, captured the hearts of many across social media. The picture was shared by Margo Martin, Special Assistant to the President and Communications Advisor, just a few hours ago. Since then, it has already garnered over 3.2 million views, sparking a wave of admiration online. Many users are applauding Leavitt's ability to balance her demanding role at the White House with the equally challenging and personal responsibilities of motherhood. One user pointed out, 'It's incredible what inner strength women possess – truly admirable. Many men would have already broken under such challenges. That's why it's so important that children grow up with the loving strength and stability of a mother.' Another commented, 'What a boss mom!! She's the best Press Sec we've ever had.' However, there were many who called out the moment as a intentional photo op. About Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt At just 27 years old, Karoline Leavitt has made history as the youngest White House Press Secretary ever. Beyond her groundbreaking role in the , she's also navigating the joys and challenges of new motherhood. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Leavitt and her husband, Nicholas Riccio, who is 32 years her senior, tied the knot just days before President Trump's Inauguration in January 2025. 'I mean it's a very atypical love story, but he's incredible,' Leavitt had shared during a February 2025 appearance on The Megyn Kelly Show. The couple had been engaged since Christmas 2023 and welcomed their son, Niko, on July 10 of the following year. However, just three days after giving birth, there was an assassination attempt on Trump, which led to her cutting short her maternity leave and returning to work. 'I looked at my husband and said, 'Looks like I'm going back to work,' " she told The Conservateur in October 2024. Parmita Uniyal
Scottish Sun
09-05-2025
- Health
- Scottish Sun
Shocking moment Fox News contributor Camryn Kinsey collapses on air leaving anchor stunned
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) FOX News contributor Camryn Kinsey sparked concern among viewers after collapsing live on-air. The political commentator was talking about ideologies before she suddenly fainted. 5 Fox News contributor Camryn Kinsey collapsed on air Credit: Fox News 5 She fell sideways after stumbling over her words Credit: Fox News Kinsey was struggling to speak before she suddenly stopped and fell sideways. 'Oh my goodness,' anchor Jonathan Hunt said. 'We're going to get some help for Camryn.' Hunt then looked toward Kinsey and tried to continue with the segment with fellow guest Lydia Moynihan. Then, he changed course and said he was going to cut to a commercial break. It's not known what caused Kinsey to faint. Hunt later told viewers that the commentator was 'alright' and being treated to by paramedics. Kinsey has not addressed the health scare on social media. But, the incident sparked concern among Fox News viewers. 'Prayers for Camryn. I hope she is ok,' one concerned viewer said. 'Sending prayers. Hoping she makes a swift and full recovery,' another said. Moynihan, a New York Post financial correspondent who was part of the segment with Kinsey, also sent well-wishes. 'It was frightening,' she wrote on X. 'I join my colleagues in praying for her and a speedy recovery.' The U.S. Sun has approached Fox News for comment. 'FRIGHTENING' ORDEAL Kinsey, a former Trump White House official, was active on social media in the hours leading up to her appearance on Fox News. She re-posted a picture shared on The Conservateur Instagram account that showed red, white and blue smoke emerging from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel. The mock-up picture was a nod to Cardinals electing the first American Pope, Robert Prevost. Prevost has taken the name Leo XIV. Trump and JD Vance have both congratulated Prevost on his election. Kinsey served in Trump's White House between August 2020 and January 2021 as an external relations director when she was 20. In an interview with The Conservateur, she described the experience as surreal. "In all seriousness, the grit and determination of this team is contagious, and the work ethic is inspiring," she told the outlet at the time. "This Administration is one of the most productive Administrations in American history, and I am a witness to it. "Only in Trump's America could I go from working in a gym to working in the White House, because that's the American dream." Kinsey was also a White House correspondent and reporter for the One America News Network. And she is the founder of the Florida-based Titan Media Strategies. 5 Fox anchor Jonathan Hunt looked stunned Credit: Fox News 5 The show panned to a commercial break Credit: Fox News
Boston Globe
17-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Boston Globe
The young conservative women who want to make America haute again
'We're just here to support America, we're supporting the president. But we're supporting the culture in general. We're supporting family, we're supporting God and then putting our faith first,' she said, in a black and navy Reformation gown that seemed to be in direct dialogue with the nearby stack of pink 'Make America Hot Again' hats. Get The Gavel A weekly SCOTUS explainer newsletter by columnist Kimberly Atkins Stohr. Enter Email Sign Up The party was celebrating The Conservateur's growing success. And it drew a full house of some of D.C.'s newest young professionals: loud and proud conservative women. Bethany Miller Powerful, too. Sipping on signature 'God and Countries' (grapefruit and tequila) and 'Appeal to Heavens' (gin, lemon, and champagne), young women working for Trump admin heavy hitters like Kristi Noem, Robert Kennedy Jr., and Karoline Leavitt chatted, networked, and compared outfits. A few were Fox News-level glam, with bright dresses, full makeup, and not a hair out of place, but the overall tone was a mix of Tory Burch polish meets bright and boho Anthropologie. Their style inspiration didn't fall along partisan lines, however. My informal poll found that their political fashion icons were either Jackie Kennedy or Melania Trump — and often both. Advertisement There were a few men in the crowd. Some doting partners (and many others no doubt aspiring to be). But the ratio was an oddity for any conservative event I've ever been to. Rachael Razzano, a 29-year-old working in financial services from Bethesda, told me how happy she was to find a community of likeminded women. 'There's so much over the last several years where you kind of felt that you were the minority in certain situations, and almost afraid to voice that opinion or express it in a fashionable sense.' But this event wasn't special just because it offered conservative women a cosmopolitan venue in which to gather and speak their minds without fear of liberal side-eye. It was notable because they were unapologetic about it. For God and country, faith and family Donald Trump's reelection wasn't just a reaction to progressive politics. It was a revolt against progressive culture. That was The male backlash manifested in Advertisement But it turns out that some young women felt the progressive left's hostility, too. Even as young women more broadly have become These conservative women are standing up to a culture they see as promoting promiscuity and self-indulgence and forsaking refinement and beauty. The Conservateur is both an example of this rightward reaction and an attempt to package it: a lifestyle brand that gives women a judgment-free zone where beauty and fashion play nice with motherhood and domesticity. And it makes the publication rare in a women's media landscape dominated by the decidedly liberal. Alex Cooper's podcast 'Call Her Daddy' is not far behind Rogan's in the rankings, and it's often described as the female version of 'locker room talk.' Cooper, who broke away from Barstool in 2021 following a very public dispute with Portnoy, was the most popular podcaster to interview Kamala Harris. Advertisement And then there are the legacy media style sections and lifestyle magazines like Vogue, Teen Vogue, and Cosmopolitan, which increasingly highlight liberal politicos. Although Vogue declined to give Melania a cover while she was first lady the first time around, Jill Biden, Michelle Obama, and Hillary Clinton got their airbrushed cover shoots. The Conservateur, in contrast, includes articles that give an exclusive look into a conservative commentator's Bethany Miller Dawn Sturmon, mom of two and a contributor at The Conservateur, left Vogue in 2021. She told me that while she loved writing for the magazine, she got tired of the outlet's increasingly liberal bias. 'It started to become, I guess, almost socially costly to have a different viewpoint or to follow the wrong people on Instagram. And politics got really loud in America. And at that time, Vogue got louder too,' she told me. 'It became pretty clear that the publication had zero interest in acknowledging anything remotely positive about the right, whether it was policy or fashion.' The Conservateur trends less toward the botoxed, blown-out glam you might associate with some high-profile Republicans. It And nostalgia. Lots of nostalgia. 'Inspired by the adventurism of the Wild West, the heritage of the Northeast, the charm of the South, and the patriotism of the Heartland, The Conservateur captures America's quintessential style and traditions,' its website reads. 'The Conservateur restores long-lost moral and aesthetic refinement.' It's not just a glossy online spread — it's a moral rebellion for, as they put it, vintage virtues. Advertisement Because they're not just reacting to the liberal bias in fashion magazines, they're rejecting what they see as style's degradation. Take, for example, Teen Vogue's 2017 'A woman should strive to be beautiful, smart, sophisticated, well dressed, and speak well and speak confidently,' Chandler told me the week leading up to the event. And somewhat retro beauty standards are a part of that. 'Everybody has a different figure, and making yourself look the most flattering — like, even the word flattering is offensive to these people, because they basically want to push away from traditional beauty standards.' The unspoken standard among The Conservateur set is fit and slim. MAHA, after all, stands for both Make American Healthy — and Hot — Again. From left to right: Alexandra Bryson, The Conservateur's director of development and operations; Link Lauren, former senior advisor to RFK Jr.; Caroline Downey, editor-in-chief of The Conservateur; and Jayme Chandler, founder and CEO of The Conservateur. Bethany Miller But The Conservateur's most pointed riposte to liberal lifestyle media is in its editorial tone, which is far less sex therapist and more big sister. Taking the microphone shortly after Chandler at Butterworth's, The Conservateur's editor in chief, Caroline Downey, wearing an immaculate pink minidress with teardrop beading by the Wolf Gang and silver Dolce Vita pumps, said that 'left-wing fashion magazines' are 'glamorizing bad ideas, they're glamorizing evil.' Advertisement In an interview a few days after the event, Downey, who's also a staff writer at National Review, clarified. 'On the culture level, what [mainstream fashion magazines] tend to push in the aggregate is what I would say is just degeneracy. Whether that's condoning adultery or concerning what I would say is kind of sexual licentiousness or toxic dating habits.' She listed examples from Vogue, Cosmo, and others. Articles that condone — or even encourage — cheating. (For example: It can feel so sexy to 'You can't let Elle and Glamour, beautiful as their graphic design is, dominate that story, dominate those issues,' Downey said. 'We do have a value proposition at The Conservateur, which is that our lifestyle is better. The good, the true, and the beautiful is really what we stand for.' A conservative — and feminine — cultural revolution The Conservateur's lifestyle advice centers around three M's: motherhood, monogamy, and modesty. It frowns on any version of girlbossing that sees motherhood as a hurdle to success and fulfillment. '[The Conservateur] is a rejection of what feminism fundamentally taught, which was that your nature, your biological function — you are a slave to it, it is a prison,' Downey told me. When it comes to dating and marriage, men aren't to be vetted for how well they can tamp down their inherent toxicity but for their godliness, their ability to protect and provide. And there's no need to show excessive skin to bring them in — classy is hot. 'We're very adamant about encouraging good fathers and just good men generally,' Downey told me. 'The men in your lives should be worthy of, frankly, parenting.' That this draws on traditionalism doesn't mean it's stuffy or a byproduct of the romanticized — and widely mocked — version of the tradwife trend. Chandler told me, 'It's not just about putting on a sundress and, like, making a TikTok video. It's actually about women who really feel like feminism and this corporate girlboss culture failed them, and they don't feel supported in this modern culture by other women if they want to live a more traditional life.' And this is resonating with the cosmopolitan and undeniably ambitious crowd at Butterworth's. 'I really am not on the hate-men train,' said Emily, a 26-year-old spokeswoman in the Trump admin attending The Conservateur party at Butterworth's. She wore a drapey white satin minidress with balloon sleeves and carried a chic golden clutch — a souvenir from a trip with her boyfriend in Greece. 'When you have a great, incredible man in your life like I do, it is such a blessing. It allows me to be who I want to be.' She continued, 'Another thing I find a lot is this shame of motherhood, and that it's this horrible thing to have children.… Being a mom is going to be the best day of my life; that's going to be my peak.' Nor does she like casual sex culture. 'It really does take away your soul and your confidence, and over time, you just don't feel great.' Bethany Miller Nearby, Reagan Reese, the Daily Caller's White House correspondent, observed that women like her are looking for lifestyle advice for women who are 'wanting to have a career but also want to embrace their femininity and have a family.' Wearing a tailored light pink blazer dress with a cape and a matching pink bag, she told me that magazines like Vogue and Cosmo 'have not been pro-family, and also, I think like being pro-woman is wanting women to play into their femininity and the things that make them unique.' Through her own political coverage, she has found that the left's attempt to fully equate women and men has come at a disadvantage. 'I think Kamala Harris was trying to emulate more of, like, a masculine vibe. There's this The Trump conundrum that isn't There's one glaring question: How can so many women feel empowered by a movement that in many ways has been given traction by Trump, someone many American women see as, well, anti-woman? 'I just couldn't fundamentally disagree with that more,' Chandler said. She turned to abortion. 'I hate that they call that woman's rights, because for me, that is so anti-woman. I could talk about it on a religious level. I could talk about it on a moral level, a practical level, a scientific level, of why I believe in the sanctity of life and why I think abortion is so harmful for a woman. And you know, that has a lot to do with the culture of the degradation of sex and relationships.' Then they'll point you to the many high-ranking women appointed by Trump. People like United States Attorney General Pam Bondi and Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett. And young women, too, like Karoline Leavitt, a 27-year-old mother and the youngest-ever White House press secretary. Bethany Miller But what about Trump the thrice-married playboy? Trump the alleged sexual predator? 'Trump's definitely had a crazy life and everything, but at the end of the day for me, I have my pastor, I have my priest, and that's who I look to for moral guidance,' Chandler told me. 'I'm looking for who's bringing the policies that are going to better my family, that are going to better my life.' And for Chandler and the well-heeled Conservateur enthusiasts at Butterworth's, that better life is about a feminine renewal that comes with the chivalry and tradition of yesteryear, without sacrificing the ambitions — and fashion trends — of today. Carine Hajjar is a Globe Opinion writer. She can be reached at
