Buying clothes from thrift shops and re-creating them into something completely new is all the rage now a days. But, when did this idea of “recycled fashion” start?
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Nikki Reed’s new fashion and cosmetics line, Bayou With Love, is a refreshing take on the eco-friendly possibilities the industry can adopt moving forward.
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Beginning Thrifter’s Guide To Success
I can no longer count on one hand how many times people have asked me where I purchase my outfits, especially within the last two years. My look has become what some call “minimalistic.” Oh, and that applies not only to the look, but also to the budget. The thing is, among my collegiate circle, […]
Whitney Beckett will be speaking at Duke University’s “The Business of Fashion” conference, which is open and free to all – Duke and UNC-Chapel Hill students included
What makes Capetonian fashion unique? Dissecting the city’s unique aesthetic takes us straight to the trendsetters themselves: local designers and artisans.
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BTT: How Fashion “Made Fetch Happen”
Gretchen Wieners can die in peace now that “fetch” has happened — but it wasn’t thanks to her. The fashion industry met with our generation’s love of irony at the perfect intersection to capitalize on the Mean Girl’s catchphrase.
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Behind the Trend: The Big Picture
Introducing our newest blog: a weekly column about stumbling through fashion’s trends and understanding why they exist.
As consumers gain more awareness of the world around them, there is an incresaing demand for a more environmentally friendly fashion industry.
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Lisa N. Hoang
Lisa N. Hoang is currently a junior in fashion textile design with a concentration in fashion design at NC State University. Outside of school she holds the Assistant Designer position at Cheryl King Couture and she can often be found creating custom clothing for clients.