Tag: Fashion

The Future of Menswear and the Blurring of Gender Lines

The Future of Menswear and the Blurring of Gender Lines

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 […]

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 […]

American Eagle Knew Exactly What It Was Doing

Sydney Sweeney has great jeans, or genes, or both. That’s what it seems the newest American Eagle ad is trying to sell us. This campaign, featuring the blonde-haired blue-eyed beauty, has stirred up a great deal of controversy. This controversy has fueled conversation – and also sales. So, what if I told you this wasn’t […]

Wearing vs. Styling – How Accessories Make or Break an Outfit

You may have achieved the perfect wardrobe. You’ve scoured the shelves to find your favorite pieces. Items that are timeless and yet still fit your current aesthetic. But, somehow, when you put on your outfit for the day it’s just not quite there. If you’ve ever experienced this you may be wearing your clothes instead […]

What’s Up With America’s Obsession with Athleisure?

I recently studied abroad in Europe and one of my first culture shocks, after all the important things of course, was the fact that no one, no one, wore athletic clothing outside of working out. It’s almost like the United States is under some plague. Leggings in the office. Hoodies on first dates. Clothes that […]

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 […]

Labubus, Keychains and Scarves: The Purse Accessories Everyone’s Obsessed With

Purses used to be about, well, purses. Now the newest “it girl” fad is…purse accessories? You heard right. Accessories aren’t just for clothes anymore, but for the accessories themselves. Whether it be a scarf, keychain or the latest Labubu trend, hanging something from your bag is the new cool look. But why do these small […]

Influencers Are Ruining Fashion

Influencers have risen to celebrity status, appearing everywhere from Super Bowl commercials to front covers of Vogue. They influence so much of the entertainment and fashion worlds with everyone wanting to know what they’re doing and what they’re wearing. And brands? They’ve taken notice.  Clothing brands know that if they get the hot, new influencer […]

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