Refinery29 a victim of ‘woke’ politics, Vice critics say
Vice Media filed for bankruptcy this week, and some media watchers are particularly disappointed over the fall of Refinery29.
Brooklyn-based Vice had shelled out $400 million for the fashion and beauty blog in 2019 — nearly double the $225 million that Vice sold for in court on Monday — and at the time, media insiders said Refinery29 may have been worth it.
But under its new owner, Refinery29 moved away from covering fitness trends and beauty hacks in favor of posts that were more focused on social justice.
After co-founder and editor-in-chief of 15 years Christine Barberich left in 2020 amid accusations she created a sexist and racist work environment, the publication became even more progressive.
“Refinery 29 chose the whims of their writers over the...
