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...
An outfit isn’t just a look; it’s a power move, and the colors you choose to wear can determine the outcome of your date, job interview, etc. If you want to be flirty yet sophisticated, wear baby pink. If you want to be bold and unforgettable, wear red. If you...
Fashion trends are a great starting point for people who are into clothes and use their personal style as a way to express themselves. Due to the fact that they’re trends, people who try them out can rest assured that their style is widely accepted and a lot of people...
Fashion has always been a form of self-expression and identity, yet for decades, it has been divided into men’smen’s and women’s clothing. But what if fashion was less about confirming outdated expectations and more about wearing what makes you feel good? That’s the main reason why I love gender-neutral clothes....
American High Street Style, or AHS, is essentially what black and Hispanic women wore in the 1990s, but it has become a more “gentrified streetwear” look in the modern day. Instead of giving credit to their rightful creators, this trend once again overshadows black and Hispanic voices. AHS style consists...
The office siren phenomenon online is sparking debates about why Gen Z doesn’t understand why some clothes are inappropriate for the office. This conversation has to do with a lot of things: media literacy, modelling, boundaries and more. The content that Gen Z is consuming is fed through the lens...
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