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 […]
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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 […]
Why Do We Really Resort to Retail Therapy?
You had a bad day at work. This week just isn’t going your way. On the ride home you stop by the store and pick out some useless sweater that will never be worn. But, for some reason it makes you feel better to drop that $50. This unfortunately means you have fallen victim to […]
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 […]
Why France Will Remain a Force in Fashion
C’est pour toi. Yes. This is dedicated to all the fashion lovers. Enthusiasts of Dior, Chanel, Givenchy, Louis Vuitton and Yves Saint Laurent should understand their brand’s origins. Heck, it’s expensive for me to wear, but I can’t deny the impact France has had on the fashion world. Paris Fashion Week reminded me of its […]
Thrifting Is Just Gentrification in Disguise
Remember when your local thrift store was the best way to find new clothes on a budget? Now, that flannel that used to be $4 is costing you over $50 to take home. Thrifting’s whole goal used to be about serving low-income communities, but now it has become a trend that is actively harming them. […]
How Athleisure Will Continue to Be Demure
Hoodies. Sweat pants. Sneakers. Tracksuits Uggs.. What does all of this clothing have in common? Is it the brand choices? No. Is it the texture? No In fact, those accessories all comprise a recent fashion trend that is growing. Introducing the world of Athleisure. As far as I’m aware, the trend has its origins back […]
Is Paris Fashion Week Sustainability Genuine or Just Greenwashing?
Paris Fashion Week, one of the most important weeks in the fashion world, has long been the event to find the very best of luxury, innovation and influence. But with increased discourse around how fashion is detrimental to the environment, even Paris Fashion Week has to acknowledge their impact. The runway in recent years has […]
Why Going Out Clothes Are Becoming More Covered Up
A night out used to mean crop tops, mini skirts and everything sheer. Showing more skin was the uniform for a fun night out to the club or a dinner date with the girls. But lately, a shift in outfits has been happening on the dance floors. Going out clothes are starting to look more […]
