Fashion

As the summer months continue, fashion trends have adapted accordingly. Additionally, as the world is increasingly gripped by rising temperatures, people are finding ways to stay cool, especially through their clothing. For women, this has recently come in the form of rising trends within built-in bras. Bras are a complicated...

Last night, Sunday, June 28th, saw the annual BET Awards for 2026! Celebrating black culture and influence within the music and entertainment industry, many celebrities turned out for the award show and left many viewers stunned in their breathtaking suits and gowns!   The first to turn heads was Teyanna Taylor!...

Clothing is an important part of everyday life, but it also does more than just cover and protect the body. It can reflect a person’s personality and give other people clues about who they truly are as a person before they even speak. The way someone dresses often shows their...

In the 90s, subcultures for fashion were really popular. We have goth, emo, punk, sporty, and girly. But once it became statistics and an algorithm, people stopped trying to be unique, and it became a trend to fit in rather than a statement of what they stood for. Fashion is...

Former executive editor for the long-standing fashion journal, Women’s Wear Daily, Etta Froio has recently passed away at the age of 94. Despite facing a lengthy battle against Alzheimer’s disease, the late Froio has sadly died in the early morning, Thursday, June 11, 2026. However, despite leaving many people saddened and shocked...

I loved the 90s, but I especially loved the fashion. The baggy clothes, flannels, and my all-time favorite shoe brand, Etnies. I didn’t know it at the time, but I had autism, and well, the clothes in that era were perfect for me. I loved wearing my mom’s too-big-for-me sweatshirts...

Before the 21st century, skinny jeans, leggings, and fitted clothing were some of the biggest fashion trends. People often paired skinny jeans with a cute top and considered it a stylish outfit. However, in the 21st century, there has been a noticeable shift toward baggier clothing, such as loose jeans,...

​Alternative fashion, including punk, grunge, goth, and emo, for decades has been a constant force for many to exemplify their beliefs of values against the cultural norms of fashion and lifestyle of their respective eras. That said, what happens when those alternative styles become mainstream? Thanks to the internet and...

Okay, so I am a little late in my obsession with this, but trust me when I say: I love purses. Like, a lot. After buying a cute little purse last summer, my obsession with purses has awakened, and I fear it may never stop. And I do not want...

In a climate where baggy jeans and oversized sweatshirts are taking over, it’s a bit refreshing to see a more casual style make a reappearance in our contemporary fashion landscape. While there is nothing inherently wrong with rocking a Nike hoodie with a pair of baggy denim jeans and a...

For me and probably millions of other people with autism, comfort is very important. When we are forced to wear things that we don’t want to, such as a dress to a wedding, a school uniform, or just a nice dress shirt for a nice occasion, it can be a...

​Thrifting clothes has regained popularity in recent years, spurred on by the tariffs of the Trump administration. While the Salvation Army and Goodwill still maintain a dominant force within the American thrift industry, more and more young people move away to shop at alternative stores. This shift, while recent, has...

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