Hilary Pollack

Editorial Director, Shopping and Reviews

Now 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.

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.

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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