global, chic, and impossible to pin down – she’s everywhere yet nowhere, and exists as an archetypical muse whose influence largely flies under culture’s radar :)
that "how many languages were you bullied in whilst growing up?" question just knocked me on my ass for some reason! I'm actually looking at my history like "oh... my parents are immigrants and I've traveled all over Africa and my elders jump from Igbo to Yoruba to French and back to English with ease" and now my brain is firing. There's definitely so much to unpack when it comes to being a first gen African growing up in the States and feeling like you couldn't be "chic" the way your European counterparts were even though all of my African aunties are the very definition of EIHGs. My mom just got back from an impromptu trip to South Korea!
your thread on who gets to be chic is SO IMPORTANT TO ME. the entire reason why I started posting on social media two years ago was because I am truly surrounded by the most special and perfect women who are not at all reflected by traditional/mainstream media. I'm so glad that EIHG is a (conceptual) space that makes you and your lived experiences feel seen, and your mom is MY QUEEN. My EIHG bestie's mom also just returned from an impromptu trip to Korea!! Pls update on whether or not she picked up some skincare!!! Xx
Just saying hi from Marylebone as I'm here as well, omw home to Paris!
I would also add that I am certain there are EIHG and EHG cohorts in GenX and (I'm sure I will get pushback here) Boomers. Not just a m/z-ennial thing.
Ohhhh YES!! I forget that paris stores are so delightful that the need to go feral in other cities must rapidly diminish😭😭 you are lucky in all the best ways🥹 xx
I’m going to propose to add to this the EHM or EIHM…(M for mom!) We are former EHGs and EIHGs who now have to reconcile that life with rugrats nipping at our ankles.. we out here tryin’!!!
oh I love!!!!! I feel bad because to me the girl is encapsulating all ranges of those identifying as women, but realizing that it may read YOUNGER. If it adds any clarity, elusive hot moms are some of my main muses. and elusive hot GRANDMOTHERS make my world spin.
I like have thought so much about this as a concept, but am surrounded by so few men (LOL) that I don't know if I could do it justice??? Some of my guy friends and cousins might fit the bill, but unclear how representative that is??? Do we trust this, if you want me to try..... I'LL DO IT xx
this was so on the nose!! Also hi I too am in Marylebone visiting a friend just cuz. Yes, to more gift guide! Loved the Gohar World shout out and yes, i’ve been bullied in 3-4 different languages by family members🤭
Please tell me you popped into Selfridges any london hotel recs? Randomly Nobu Portman Square has great brunch and pilates studio.
Hi!!!!! We are so synced it’s crazy :). I will be dropping an EIHG London guide on Monday!!!! But YES to selfridges and coincidentally….. I also stayed at nobu Portman sq. LOL 💖🤝
This is everything I needed today TYYYY 🙏 pls yes to gift guides or like just a general EHG series I would eat that shit UP. Question from a Mere Pleb™️ - does the EHG call it marks & sparks bcs they’re casual like that, or is that too tacky tourist vibes??
omg thrilling news, I'm so glad this resonated and was a fun read - I will DEFINITELY do more!!!!! We deserve!!!! I could be the pleb to be clear BUT..... I don't think (?) I've heard of anyone saying marks & sparks???? honestly v zippy and I'm happy 2 adopt I love a silly lil colloquialism hehe
My best friend in high school grew up to become an EIHG (dropped out of college for a career in theatre acting/modelling, went back years later for film school, now - a decade later - she has a debut novel coming out this month and I couldn't be prouder). Like she is totally the kind of woman who is always on the move for work (works at a tv network/content studio), would + could move somewhere for a year 'just because' if she really wanted, and has the charm to seamlessly slot into the culture even in places where the people look nothing like her. Basically whatever semblance of charm I have, I learned to cultivate it by being around her when we were young and I owe her a lifelong debt of gratitude for that!
omg you AND your high school bff sound so fabulous -- that's iconic??? "whatever semblance of charm I have, I learned to cultivate it by being around her when we were young..." is SO POWERFUL. Better than any love letter I've written or received. The EIHG aura is FOREVER xx
haha the EIHG is her, not me (I'm firmly a deskbound 9-7 wage slave who scrimps and saves for her international trips and stays in hostels sometimes i.e. very definite Tourist Energy, just....polite tourist) but the aura is so strong it rubs off! (edit: or so I would like to think).
that "how many languages were you bullied in whilst growing up?" question just knocked me on my ass for some reason! I'm actually looking at my history like "oh... my parents are immigrants and I've traveled all over Africa and my elders jump from Igbo to Yoruba to French and back to English with ease" and now my brain is firing. There's definitely so much to unpack when it comes to being a first gen African growing up in the States and feeling like you couldn't be "chic" the way your European counterparts were even though all of my African aunties are the very definition of EIHGs. My mom just got back from an impromptu trip to South Korea!
your thread on who gets to be chic is SO IMPORTANT TO ME. the entire reason why I started posting on social media two years ago was because I am truly surrounded by the most special and perfect women who are not at all reflected by traditional/mainstream media. I'm so glad that EIHG is a (conceptual) space that makes you and your lived experiences feel seen, and your mom is MY QUEEN. My EIHG bestie's mom also just returned from an impromptu trip to Korea!! Pls update on whether or not she picked up some skincare!!! Xx
Literally SAME!!! My mom seamlessly switching from Igbo to English to parables to insult me.. in hindsight is a top tier thing!!
Just saying hi from Marylebone as I'm here as well, omw home to Paris!
I would also add that I am certain there are EIHG and EHG cohorts in GenX and (I'm sure I will get pushback here) Boomers. Not just a m/z-ennial thing.
Oh DEFINITELY!!!!! Our grandmothers/moms/aunts/their bffs (gen x / boomers/ etc) are the blueprint !!!!!!! I will always kiss the generational ring <3
And HIIIII if you happen to be an Hermes girl, the store on new bond st is the nicest of all time <3
HIIIII I am definitely an Hermès girl haha. Living in Paris half the year makes it hard to shop anywhere else. I love the Sèvres store ❤️
Ohhhh YES!! I forget that paris stores are so delightful that the need to go feral in other cities must rapidly diminish😭😭 you are lucky in all the best ways🥹 xx
Feral 😭😭 I feel seen!
this is also half of everyone I know. I love a multicultural hot girl. great piece
Ugh yaaaaaa you are so EIHG coded; feels right <3. And THANK U angel xx
Fine jewelry would add Sherman Field <3
Wow YES
This feels like an amazing book that I would love to read - more EHG/EIHG please!
Oh WOW???? I see it as juicy fiction but also could eat as nonfiction and more sociological????
Yes! Totally see this as fiction. I would be first in line for preorders.
oh wow 🥹🥹🥹🥹
I’m going to propose to add to this the EHM or EIHM…(M for mom!) We are former EHGs and EIHGs who now have to reconcile that life with rugrats nipping at our ankles.. we out here tryin’!!!
oh I love!!!!! I feel bad because to me the girl is encapsulating all ranges of those identifying as women, but realizing that it may read YOUNGER. If it adds any clarity, elusive hot moms are some of my main muses. and elusive hot GRANDMOTHERS make my world spin.
❤️ no the post was perfect. My own mommy insecurities poking through lol
love this! she definitely sees specialists in various top tier cities.
YESSSSS
Ok I'm obsessed with this and definitely going to try them on as personality types
omg yes HAHAH that's hilarious -- can't wait to see which ones stick
Would love to hear about Elusive Hot Boys and how they differ! I can see the obvious overlap, but what might be gender-unique?
I like have thought so much about this as a concept, but am surrounded by so few men (LOL) that I don't know if I could do it justice??? Some of my guy friends and cousins might fit the bill, but unclear how representative that is??? Do we trust this, if you want me to try..... I'LL DO IT xx
Dooooo it, dooo it, do it!
Felt so aligned!
ahhh YAAAY xx
Nailed it! More more more please
MORE IS COMING!!!!! I’m doing an EIHG London guide for Monday xx
So excited.
this was so on the nose!! Also hi I too am in Marylebone visiting a friend just cuz. Yes, to more gift guide! Loved the Gohar World shout out and yes, i’ve been bullied in 3-4 different languages by family members🤭
Please tell me you popped into Selfridges any london hotel recs? Randomly Nobu Portman Square has great brunch and pilates studio.
Hi!!!!! We are so synced it’s crazy :). I will be dropping an EIHG London guide on Monday!!!! But YES to selfridges and coincidentally….. I also stayed at nobu Portman sq. LOL 💖🤝
This is everything I needed today TYYYY 🙏 pls yes to gift guides or like just a general EHG series I would eat that shit UP. Question from a Mere Pleb™️ - does the EHG call it marks & sparks bcs they’re casual like that, or is that too tacky tourist vibes??
omg thrilling news, I'm so glad this resonated and was a fun read - I will DEFINITELY do more!!!!! We deserve!!!! I could be the pleb to be clear BUT..... I don't think (?) I've heard of anyone saying marks & sparks???? honestly v zippy and I'm happy 2 adopt I love a silly lil colloquialism hehe
My best friend in high school grew up to become an EIHG (dropped out of college for a career in theatre acting/modelling, went back years later for film school, now - a decade later - she has a debut novel coming out this month and I couldn't be prouder). Like she is totally the kind of woman who is always on the move for work (works at a tv network/content studio), would + could move somewhere for a year 'just because' if she really wanted, and has the charm to seamlessly slot into the culture even in places where the people look nothing like her. Basically whatever semblance of charm I have, I learned to cultivate it by being around her when we were young and I owe her a lifelong debt of gratitude for that!
omg you AND your high school bff sound so fabulous -- that's iconic??? "whatever semblance of charm I have, I learned to cultivate it by being around her when we were young..." is SO POWERFUL. Better than any love letter I've written or received. The EIHG aura is FOREVER xx
haha the EIHG is her, not me (I'm firmly a deskbound 9-7 wage slave who scrimps and saves for her international trips and stays in hostels sometimes i.e. very definite Tourist Energy, just....polite tourist) but the aura is so strong it rubs off! (edit: or so I would like to think).
Great text!! That brand list deserves its own post!!
Ugh I want to be an EHG
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Thank you so much, Annie!!! Will absolutely do more <3. And I think EHG can also be an ENERGY so I believe you absolutely can be <3 <3 <3
more please!
DONE