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How ‘The Devil Wears Prada’ Explains the Mushroom’s Appeal

‘THIS YEAR'S MODEL’

The humble mushroom has a lot to teach us, but what we’re learning right now is how easily even a plant can be appropriated for the purposes of capitalism.

Coco Picard
Coco Picard
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Coco Picard

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