Hilary Pollack
Editorial Director, Shopping and Reviews
hilary@vice.comNow the editorial director of VICE's shopping vertical, Hilary was previously a founding editor at MUNCHIES and also covered music and entertainment as VICE's deputy culture editor.
shopping-food
An Honest Review of Sakara, the Bougie Vegan Meal Service That Celebs Love
The hyped healthy meal service promises you’ll feel better when you eat better, but my discerning palate wondered: Will it actually taste good?
Hilary Pollack
1.12.24
shopping-style
Your Webcam Is Making You Look Bad, But This Cheap Hack Instantly Helps
Clip this thing on to your webcam, and you'll suddenly realize that you were being fed the fugliest version of yourself—and it didn't have to be that way.
Hilary Pollack
9.22.23
shopping-home
An (Overly) Honest Review of the Internet-Famous Kova Sectional Sofa
After all these years, I found my dream sectional in Albany Park's Kova sofa—and it's just as vibey, sprawling, and sink-in-able as I had always hoped.
Hilary Pollack
6.15.23
shopping-home
This Fancy Samsung Fridge Is Now My Entire Personality (and It Makes 'Ice Bites')
The line of yassified, high-tech, customizable kitchen appliances has millennial interests in mind—and I have to say, I'm impressed.
Hilary Pollack
5.17.23
shopping-wellness
I Tried Loop Earplugs, and Now All My Friends and I Wear Them to Loud Shows
Not only do they look like cool Klingon jewelry, but Loop's earplugs reduce volume instead of rendering your surroundings a muffled mess.
Hilary Pollack
3.17.23
shopping-food
Review: We Tried the Ooni Karu 16, the Tesla of Home Pizza Ovens
This multi-fuel home pizza oven was up and running in minutes, and even the most amateur among us were pulling perfect pies.
Hilary Pollack
Ian Burke
9.16.22
shopping-travel
The VICE Guide to Vegas Hotels
Want to eat like a high roller, be hungover in peace, or party like Mötley Crüe? TikTok’s ultimate Vegas expert gives us the lowdown on where to stay.
Hilary Pollack
7.18.22
shopping-travel
'Glamping' Is a Stupid Word, but a Great Idea
What is glamping? Wanting to get some actual sleep and have a moderately comfortable experience while you're camping. This isn't 'Naked and Afraid.'
Hilary Pollack
7.8.22
shopping-art
The Polaroid Go Camera Is the Perfect Cure for Instagram Exhaustion
If social media has made you resent the sea of selfies and staged vacation pix, this tiny Polaroid camera is a breath of fresh air.
Hilary Pollack
6.29.22
shopping-food
An Honest Review of the Insanely Popular, Social-Media-Famous Always Pan
Our Place's viral Always Pan is the rare example of a ridiculously hyped product that delivers on (almost) all of its promises.
Hilary Pollack
6.7.22
shopping-food
I Tried Ghia, the Non-Alcoholic Aperitif Everyone's Talking About
Taking a break from the sauce? This Ghia drink review highlights its intriguing, alcohol-free aperitif profile that will make it a walk in the park.
Hilary Pollack
5.10.22
shopping-art
The Best Disposable Cameras, Reviewed by Photographers
Our photographer buds tried out seven cameras from Ilford, Fujifilm, Kodak, and more, and they came up with killer shots (and insights).
Hilary Pollack
4.13.22
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