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Style and Risk
If you look up “what defines style” the most common answer is something along the lines of a distinctive pattern of dressing. Commonly used as a synonym for ‘aesthetic’ style is known to shift from year to year. Because it exists on such a personal level, style is destined to be idiosyncratic. Finding one’s personal…
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Venus and the Victorian: Saartjie Baartman
Venus, the Roman goddess of desire, was revered for her beauty. Saartjie was ridiculed. Though during a significant portion of Saartjie’s life, the two shared a name, they did not share the same level of admiration. Saartjie Baartman was subject to social mockery and kept as various forms of circus attractions until her death. Most…
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Is Art For Everyone?
As a collective we all seek some form of art. We crave creation and perceived originality. Artists are held to a certain standard, expected to be raw while catering to the mainstream market. The starving artist stereotype is losing traction, the romance of the idea fading. Now its not enough to just be an artist.…
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The Future of the MET Gala: My Ideas for the next Themes
Although the MET Gala has already passed, it’s never too early or too late to start predicting future themes. Often paying homage to an influential figure or period, the MET Gala theme is a clear indication of where mainstream fashion is looking. We’ve seen themes such as Haute Couture, Christian Dior, and Cubism and Fashion.…
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Diversifying the Future of Fashion
With the massive increase in globalization thanks to social media, the world has become more aware of fashion and beauty trends in other countries. Styles we wear on a day-to-day basis, now have a clear origin, with wearers more aware of where their clothes and style influences come from. While we’re all hyper-aware of the…
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Who Gets to Be Original?
The fashion world is beginning to move away from strict trends and towards originality. We fear being basic, and revere individualism. However, two questions remain in my mind: what does it mean to be original? and who’s allowed to be? Fashion enthusiasts love to know what the next big thing is. Are we bringing back…
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Focusing on the Individual
In my experience, I’ve discovered that for many people, the idea of gender neutrality is a difficult one. I’ve found that many people struggle with the absence of gender or the lack of binary restriction. After all, gender has been a fundamental aspect of human society for centuries, and it continues to play a significant…
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Spring 2023: From Flowers to…Cargo Pants?
Ushering in a new season means we’ll see the continuation of trends and the emergence of new ones. Here are seven trends, a little bit of analysis, and of course, my opinion. Sustainable fashion: The trend of the century Sustainable and eco-friendly fabrics like linen, organic cotton, and hemp will be everywhere this season. The…
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Fashion Should Be Romantic.
Recently I was asked to imagine the future of American fashion. One of my classmates told me she thought the future was bound to be lazier. She believed the American populace was obsessed with comfort to the point that we would discard beauty. I find this a gruesome future. The prospect of the death of…
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Issue No. 1: What is American Fashion?
Opulent sequins and feathers enchant guests as they prepare to witness the most breathtaking fashion showdown of their lifetimes.