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...
In our modern society, it is evident that nothing is equal. Whether it is gender, race, or ethnicity, there is a prevalent inequity that creates a divide between people. This is especially true when discussing class. When a person in a lower socioeconomic situation decides to dress simply, they are...
After years and years of gaining massive success through several different styles and designs—even down to a Cinnamon Toast Crunch inspired collaboration with Kyrie Irving—Nike could potentially experience a slight drop in sales in the coming months. It is reported that the popular shoe brand will have a 2%-4% decline...
Ten years ago, we had facetune and the Snapchat dog filter flooding our Instagram feeds. Tumblr gave us our fashion inspiration, and our chokers were so tight our airways were probably compromised. Our skinny jeans were ripped to shreds, and our shirts promoted bands we most likely have only heard...
In the past, the act of thrifting used to be a cost effective way to purchase slightly used donated items that still can be used and repurposed. Instead of throwing such items away, thrifting was a way to discover items that could then be utilized and reused for other people...
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