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AI-generated fashion images keep popping up in product listings and in our feeds - and quietly ruin our eye for style. A look at why generated garments have seams melting into folds and fabric that ignores gravity, and why real-life shopping gets harder because of it.
by Yanina Tsybulskaya

A rare and valuable opportunity for Novi Sad to become part of a performance that asks the audience not only for attention, but for inner work.
by Natalia Spirydonava

We spent a day with the film crew of the show hosted by Zhanna Badoeva as they shot an episode about Serbia and Novi Sad. Here's what stays off camera on big travel projects: a tiny team, a packed schedule, constant surprises, and the magic of editing.
by Polako Hedonist

As early as August 8, at the Evening of Russian Ballet in Tivat, you can see live Sofia Matyushenskaya - a prima ballerina who has conquered the stages of the Bolshoi and Mariinsky theatres. We explain her journey and why this event should not be missed.
by Iryna
Running is sold as a cure-all, but injury statistics, the myth of weight loss and the heart's U-curve say otherwise. We explain why the real benefit lies in walking.
by Iryna

Let me tell you about six wonderfully different places in Novi Sad where we go for pizza. And you tell me what you've already tried and which one you like best. Deal?
by Александра Громова

Photo reportage preserves the atmosphere of an event, captures guests' emotions, and keeps promoting it after it ends. Here's how Polako Hedonist's new service helps organizers gain extra reach and material for future advertising.
by Polako Media

A spontaneous trip to a hat shop, a phantom straw pillbox, fascinators and British horse racing — and cats that ended up costing a full three hats. A personal note on how hats are quietly slipping into this summer's trend.
by Yanina Tsybulskaya

Summer in Serbia is in full swing! We've put together a weekly guide to cultural life and nightlife for July 6–12: kids' events, festivals, concerts, exhibitions, stand-up and quizzes.
by Iryna

"If I were you..." sounds harmless, yet it devalues the other person's experience, shifts the conversation to the speaker and discourages people from opening up again. Here's why it happens — and what to say instead.
by Polako Hedonist

I know how frustrating it is when the gym or home cardio seems to bring no results. Here is a list of truly effective training approaches — we will conquer fitness with ease 💪🏻
by Iryna

Transparent fees, payouts in dinars with an advance before the event, local payment methods, ready-made Serbian fiscalization, three languages, and promotion through our event guide, blogger reviews, and Polako Media photo reports.
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