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Dear Barbie
A few weeks ago I wrote a relatively critical article about Gen Z and aesthetics. I have complicated feelings about the limitation that comes with aesthetics, and the struggle of self definition. All that being said, I have to admit. I love Barbiecore. Barbiecore is the height of the color pink. Never before has pink…
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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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Attachment to the Aesthetic: Looking Behind the Filter
From grunge and cottage-core to dark feminine and coquette, Gen Z is obsessed with having an Aesthetic. Expression is often limited to highly curated images that fall within a specific category. At various points in time, I’ve identified with several of them and aspired to many more. I found myself constricted to the “E-girl” subculture,…
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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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The Inescapable Cycles of Femininity
TikTok and its social media associates have become obsessed with the feminine gaze. Videos discerning what characters were written by a man versus a woman permeate BookTok, the part of the platform dedicated to book-based content. On FashionTok, videos comparing one’s style while dressing for the male gaze, versus the female gaze are produced en…
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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.
“you are altogether beautiful my love, there is no flaw in you”