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 popular today. These sites make […]
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Coachella Fashion is Lacking, Bring Back Maximalist Fashion!
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, so what happened? Even the […]
Fast Fashion Being Wasteful is Less Daunting as More People Learn How to Sew
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 keeping up with trends and […]
Wearing White to a Wedding
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 wanting to take attention away […]
How Color Psychology Will Benefit You
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 want to be elegant and […]
Following Fashion Trends is Decreasing People’s Individuality
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 think they look good. Of […]
What is AHS Style, and Why Does it Drown Black and Hispanic Voices
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 of non-designer clothes, baggy jeans, […]
The Office Siren Trend Shows that Gen Z is Most Comfortable Online and Not In-Person
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 of social media where no […]
Jonathan Anderson steps down from Loewe
In an era of change and transition, a piece of history can still be felt, which is why it hurts to find out that Jonathan Anderson has stepped down as the creative director of Loewe. Loewe is a Spanish luxury fashion brand which Anderson is leaving after being the director for 11 years. Posting on […]
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 […]
Target distancing itself from Mossimo is depressing
Yesterday, I was in such a color coded mood. My outfit was a black & red Stax hoodie, black Nike baggy sweatpants, Air Jordan 1 Lows in White, and a BK Nets Cap to the back. To top it all off, I wore a classic Mossimo Supply Mens Button Down Red/black Plaid Flannel over the […]
Op-Ed: The Death of Dressing Up in the US
For a lot of cultures, even in American culture, dressing up wasn’t just a necessity but a cultural expectation. So why is it that America has since stopped that tradition and chosen to wear sweats, leisurewear and Crocs everywhere? Formal attire used to be a staple of social life, and it still is in most […]
