Once a niche concept, gender-neutral clothing and accessories are rapidly moving into the mainstream, signaling a significant evolution in how society views identity and expression. From high-fashion runways to everyday retailers, garments designed to be worn by anyone regardless of gender, are gaining traction reflecting a broader cultural shift toward inclusivity and individuality. This growing […]
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Summer to Fall Transition Pieces You Need
Summer is sadly coming to a close, and with that comes a closet refresh. With warmer temperatures still sneaking into fall months, though, it’s not time to completely send your summer staples to storage. This period is a tricky time to dress, so here are some quick ways to transition your closet from summer to […]
If Your Boyfriend Doesn’t Think Your Outfit Is Weird, It’s Time to Step Up Your Wardrobe
If you’re anything like me, when you step out of your wardrobe, after crafting your latest outfit, you usually receive some side eye from your boyfriend. Sometimes even the occasional: “What are you wearing?” That’s usually how I know I’ve put together a good outfit. Fashion should always raise some eyebrows. Clothes are one of […]
Logos Are Out – Subtle Branding Is the New Luxury
Luxury logos were once the epitome of an elevated look – and now it’s blank tees? The richest outfits are no longer spotted with brand names splashed across the chest but are instead defined by their quality and fit. The ultimate status symbol today is subtlety. For most of the 2000s brand logos were everything, […]
One Size Fits… No One? How Brandy Melville Capitalizes On Exclusion
Anybody who has been inside a Brandy Melville knows the experience of finding the cutest top, looking through the racks for your size, only to find that they all say “one size.” One size fits who? You ask yourself in the dressing room when this top is clearly pinching your sides. That’s Brandy Melville for […]
Op-Ed: Butter Yellow and Cherry Red Are In, Sunset Orange is Out
Every season, a few colors trend more than others in fashion. We’ve seen sunset orange and sage green in previous seasons, but get ready to see a lot more butter yellow and cherry red this season. Butter yellow is a soft, creamy shade of yellow that brings elegance and sophistication. You might’ve seen celebrities such […]
How Fashion Can Define a Person
Fashion has always been a form of self-expression, a reflection of culture, and activism. From the clothes we wear to work to the clothes we wear to a night out with friends, fashion plays a significant role in shaping how our identities are perceived. How a person dresses communicates aspects of their personality, values, and […]
Fashion can be used as a political tool (Op-Ed)
As time goes on, fashion becomes more than just an aesthetic decision; it becomes a dynamic medium for political expression and the formation of individual identities. The notion that the clothes we wear convey a great deal about our values, social circles, and political opinions is not a recent idea, but rather something that with […]
Designer inspired by fossils to create futuristic clothing
Dutch designer Iris van Herpen admits to being inspired by fossils, architecture, and nature for her futuristic designs. A CNN article reveals the designer’s methods and creative process plus insight into her exhibition in Paris “Iris van Herpen: Sculpting the Senses”, at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs. “It’s beautiful to discover the bone structures of animals […]
Violeta Noy’s “The Right One” Speaks on Acceptance in All the Small Differences
White sheets are a popular, easy costume idea that kids would wear to portray a ghost for Halloween. While many ghosts look the same with their white sheets, there is a ghost smaller than anyone else who feels isolated from his ghost family. The boisterous, inviting colors are no wonder why “The Right One” speaks for children of all ages, including adults who are also finding acceptance in the world they live in.
