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Three times fashion was front and center in politics

Scandals, weak policy positions and polarization all greatly influence how people assess politicians. But it would be simple-minded to remove clothes and appearance from the American people’s decisions about their politicians.  Famously, those who watched the first televised presidential debate between John F. Kennedy and Richard Nixon believed that Kennedy won. The allure and polish …

Clay Morris February 26, 2020
What to know about fashion industry watchdog Diet Prada

Diet Prada (@diet_prada) is what Jonah Bromwich of The New York Times deems to be “an industry watchdog.” Fashion bloggers Tony Liu and Lindsey Schuyler, now in their fourth year of running the Instagram account, call out brands without holding back. They share photos and screenshots as evidence, even creating memes, to criticize copycat fashion, …

Sterling Roberts February 24, 2020
Everything you need to know about Soirée Style

It’s really important to support local, as well as support companies in fashion that are sustainable and making a huge effort to be inclusive. Supporting such initiatives can raise awareness for the company and introduce it to more people.

Lauren LaTulippe November 15, 2019
Suede and skyscrapers

Velvet, cordouroy, etc. have been front runners in the recent fall collections of major designers and for department store brands. This trend is not to be overlooked. Texture is the perfect way to express style and personality in a work environment.

Allie Kelly November 15, 2019
Glamour with a green thumb

New York Fashion Week sets the tone for upcoming fashion weeks in Paris, Milan and London. Previewing the spring 2020 trends gives insight on what to expect from major designers and mainstream trends in the coming months.

Allie Kelly October 10, 2019
The basics of fast fashion

Although fast fashion allows an increase in outfit choice, there are consequences to such an industry, including harmful effects on the environment, dangerous working conditions for production workers and newfound moral issues in the fashion industry.

Sterling Roberts April 30, 2019