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‘Glitter-covered mayhem’ : artist Ashley Longshore shares artistic lifestyle

While interning in New Orleans this summer, a friend of mine urged me to check out an artist named Ashley Longshore. Initially, I didn’t know who she was, but after my first visit to her studio in early June, I  – much like everyone else – fell in love with her work. One afternoon, I […]

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Yves Saint Laurent and the evolution of gender-fluid fashion

“I prefer to shock rather than to bore through repetition.”   These famous words by French fashion designer Yves Saint Laurent encapsulate his approach to fashion. Saint Laurent, universally understood as one of the most important designers of all time, undoubtedly shocked his contemporaries with his innovative, progressive designs.   Saint Laurent was one of […]

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7 Styling Lessons As Told by SS19 Collections

As transition weather envelops us in the sartorial version of writer’s block, here’s what the clothes of this past month’s Spring 2019 collections were saying to whoever would listen, spewing inspiration for outfits to come:

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Step Up Your Shoe Game with These Fall Footwear Trends

One’s wardrobe begins changing during fall. People know to switch out their swimming trunks and tank tops for pants and hoodies, but one key part of ones outfit that goes overlooked are shoes.

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Outfit Inspiration: Looks for Early Autumn in Four Parts

Though you might not feel it yet, early fall is upon us. Here’s a lookbook of some transitional looks to help you crisp up your wardrobe.

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Are Sustainable Products Still Trendy?

With the popularity of thrifting, fashion artists and designers are vying for a spot in the sustainability trend. Being “green” is becoming pervasive trend. The fashion industry is the second biggest polluter after the oil industry, and many companies are starting to realize the negative impacts that they are making. This wave started with Stella […]

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Elevating the Norts

Tired of slipping on the same pair of Nike shorts? Check out new ways to vamp up your athleisure look with chic styles ranging from tennis skirts to mesh tops.

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It’s Time to Embrace the Bike Shorts Trend

Bike shorts have been in and out of style since Princess Diana was first spotted wearing them as a fashion item rather than athletic wear in the 1990s. In the spring of 2018, the shorts popped up again and have continued to cameo throughout the year. Since the 2018 Yeezy-inspired debut, “fashion” bike shorts have […]

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Riccardo Tisci’s Burberry: Spring 2019

This is the year of high-end fashion bringing in new ideas and talent; Riccardo Tisci transitioned to Burberry, Virgil Abloh took on Louis Vuitton and Kim Jones moved to Dior. London Fashion Week 2018 debuted Tisci’s first collection of work at Burberry, the eponymous brand Thomas Burberry started in 1856. Tisci served as Givenchy’s creative […]