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You Don’t Want Ozempic Allegations.
“my summer wish list” Young women across TikTok have taken to the platform to express their summer wishes. Whether they’re realistic or not, there is one consistent factor amongst almost all of these posts. They seek to either lose weight or appear to fit a certain standard, many of them using the phrase “ozempic allegations”…
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The Standards For Men are In the Gutter.
It’s no secret that the bar for men is tragically low. And while I’m not yet making a grand statement about the social expectations of men, I will assert that the benchmark for men’s fashion may as well be non-existent (ex. the boring suit epidemic at the Met Gala). I think it useless to make…
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Roberto Cavalli: Fashion and Invention
If you do a quick search of Roberto Cavalli you’ll likely see that he is listed as both a designer and inventor. It is for this reason that he exists as one of my favorite Italian designers. Only two days ago, Cavalli was announced deceased, but his time as creative director had ended over a…
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Spring Florals: The End of an Era
The creator Data, But Make It Fashion presented an interesting observation earlier last week: Florals are out this spring. While it is backed by data, the logic behind it is far more interesting. The popularity of florals has decreased by 15 percent over the past month — a trend we generally shouldn’t see this far…
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Maximalism and Accessories: Exploration in 2024
2024 is ushering in the era of maximalism, accompanied by loud colors, pattern mixing, and chunky, stacked necklaces. With the rise of maximalism, we’ve also seen an influx in bold accessorization. Now I personally don’t partake in this type of accessorization, but I do believe it’s a valuable method of expression. Some of the most…
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The Godfather of Fashion: Willi Smith
Willi Smith had a problem. Even as a fashion pioneer he suffered from “the problem of getting dressed”, which he categorized as a disconnect between fashion and control. Smith sought to remedy this dilemma, and did so by outfitting fashion with the capacity to deliver individuals from stereotypes. In an attempt to reclaim control of…
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Raíson: Sophomore Year
January 2024 saw the introduction of a new trend: Ins and Outs. While I know it’s no longer January, February 5th offers the first anniversary of Raison! In recognition of Raison’s first birthday, and the welcoming of a new year (which I am affectionately referring to as Raison’s sophomore year), here are my ins and…
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1960’s Youthquake: A Modern Revival
As much as we all hate to admit it, baby boomers changed the game. While now they’re often subject to criticism for their often traditional perspective, they were once not too different from modern teenagers. The baby boomers came to adulthood in the 60’s and brought calls for change with them. Emboldened by their innate…
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The European Magnet: Black Artists and Movement
Baker, Luna, and Baldwin all found themselves enveloped in the European sphere, discovering professional success unlike anything they ever witnessed in America. They were celebrated artists, credited with genius and beauty, seen as they wished instead of how the world chose. They all found Europe to be a singularly beautiful respite from the harsh racial…
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Fashion and Activism: The Natural Progression of Art
*warning: mild references to Nazism (more specifically, anti-Nazi sentiment) Art and activism are often synonymous, intertwined by both intention and action. From Banksy’s famous street art to Ai Wei Wei’s criticism of Chinese communism, art holds meaning, and that meaning is often political. Some of the oldest examples of political art can be seen in…
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