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Keeping up with fashion trends these days is a full-time job. 2023 was a year for experimenting with new styles and bringing back old ones. Constantly refreshing my Pinterest feed to see what I had to purchase next was not ideal for my bank account. Let’s take a look back at some of the biggest […]
It seems like ages ago that the Victoria’s Secret Angels were last seen parading their luxurious wings on the runway, showing off their stick-thin figures and toned legs. For many a sex symbol, for others the source of insecurities, the Angels were always at the center of many controversies. Beyond the unrealistic beauty standards and […]
Photo by Toa Heftiba. On the first Monday in May, hundreds of celebrities, designers and public figures gather in their finest clothing on the steps of the Metropolitan Museum of Art for an annual charity event called the Met Gala. Starting in 1948, the fundraiser gathered the elite New York society members for the benefit […]
Photo by Harry Cunningham. In the age of e-commerce — where the click of a button can deliver a world of products to your doorstep — traditional brick-and-mortar stores are facing an uphill battle. However, instead of conceding to the digital challenges, fashion retailers are discovering new ways to entice customers back into their physical […]
After working for Alexander McQueen for 26 years, Sarah Burton has announced she is stepping down from her role as creative director. As a British designer, Burton was a trailblazer for female and international designers alike. Her work and craftsmanship proved that high fashion is no longer confined to the countries that historically produce these […]
Goth makeup is an integral part of goth culture and an art form in itself. Eric Draven from “The Crow,” Lydia Deetz from “Beetlejuice” and Abby Scuito from “NCIS” are all quintessential examples of goth characters in pop culture who share that dark, bold and graphic look on screen. Many people look at these characters […]
Walking into the Oak Brook Mall J.Crew with my mom and sister and promptly splitting to the “Crewcuts” section remains a vivid memory of mine. My mom would look for clothes for herself, while my sister and I argued over which one of us would get to wear the tweed dress with the pearl detailing […]
Modest fashion refers to a style in which women wear less skin-revealing clothing. This can be due to a multitude of reasons, including personal and religious choices and cultural norms. What modesty entails varies from person to person – however, it usually includes clothing that doesn’t reveal a woman’s body shape or skin. Modest fashion […]
Mariah Carey is slowly defrosting, pumpkin spice lattes are available at every coffee shop, the Cat’s Cradle back room is decorated with cobwebs and pumpkins, the Pitch is set to host WXYC’s “The Dance Party Massacre” and Granville Towers’ package center is overflowing with Amazon packages. This can only mean one thing: it is time […]