Fashion

The Met Gala theme this year, “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style,” should have prompted celebrities to dress and celebrate black excellence in fashion in the style of Black dandyism. Black dandyism is a cultural movement and fashion style where black individuals use fashion as a form of self-expression, identity affirmation, and...

If you’re not someone who pays attention to how their body changes year to year and buys clothes consistently, you might think that influencers doing fashion hauls is pointless. Especially if you’re watching those huge clothing hauls that beauty influencers post with the changing seasons, needing new clothing can feel...

Finding your personal style nowadays can be hard because everything already seems to have a label or an “aesthetic.” For a long time, I was also a victim of aesthetics instead of finding my own style. Maybe you don’t fit one aesthetic, but maybe your style is a mix of...

If you’re into fashion and know what you want when you go shopping to the point where nothing satisfies you, it might be time to take a sewing class and learn to make your own clothes. For those who know how they want their clothes to look, they know that...

Fashion is a language, and for generations, it has echoed the voices of Latinx cultures.As with many forms of creative expression, many fashion trends tend to have roots in Latin, Hispanic, and Black culture.  You can see it in the boldness of patterns, the confidence of movement, and the fusion...

As fast fashion and online shopping grow in popularity, the most popular sites set the standard for what’s normal and trendy. This means sites like Fashion Nova and Pretty Little Thing that have clothing designed to stand out and draw attention to the wearer are at the forefront of what’s...

The fashion industry has unsurprisingly exploded in reach in the past decade. Thanks to the ever-expanding presence of the internet and social media, more people than ever before have found themselves participating in fashion trends. Unfortunately, this increased attention towards clothing has left a huge demand that companies are eager...

Enough of the “clean girl” era, the basic tees, nude colors, and minimal makeup; I want maximalist fashion back! I want funky jewelry, patterned skirts, shiny makeup, and many colors, especially at festivals like Coachella.  Coachella has long been a place to dress up in your edgy and extravagant looks,...

Fast fashion is a problem because consumerism breeds more consumerism as people want to keep up with trends and stay on style. Brands that make fast fashion styles out of polyester materials become the face of fashion and beauty and oversaturate the market, so even people who don’t care about...

The fashion industry, like all other industries within the United States, is bracing for the impending impact of President Trump’s latest tariffs. The expected price jumps will lead to millions of clothing items lying stagnant on shelves. Now, with more people than ever before likely unable to shop from popular...

The “white dress at someone else’s wedding” debate keeps popping up on the internet— but it’s more than just a faux pas. This is much more than etiquette; it’s a sign of respect. Wearing a white dress to a wedding says a lot about the person. It’s a symbol for...

While the impending impacts of AI technology have been well talked about in fields like tech and entertainment, its effects on the fashion industry are often overlooked. Like any professional creative field, AI-generated images could have massive implications for Fashion. Considering clothing designs often begin with concept art, this job...

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