Small, Medium, Large, X-Large, XX-Large, XXX-Large: Depending on what material you’re looking for, online stores provide shoppers with a “size guide.” But sometimes, these size guides are only meant for one body type. For example, a plus size model who is XX-large but has an hourglass shape looks different from another plus size woman who may not have that exact shape. Using models that don’t … Continue reading Clothing Shouldn’t Have a Weight Limit
The Met Gala is one of the biggest nights in fashion. This fundraising gala for the Metropolitan Museum of Art always draws eyes around the world, with some of the most famous bringing their best looks. This year’s theme was “In America: a lexicon in fashion.” The theme sparked interesting looks but also some controversy due to how some guests handled the theme. A number … Continue reading In America: A Lexicon in Fashion
“What would America be like if we loved black people as much as we loved black culture?” -Amandla Stenberg Black culture has a very big influence on street fashion, yet many non-people of color flaunt the style without being aware of its background. Streetwear was created around the time hip hop and rap culture began its rise across the United States in New York City … Continue reading Streetwear and the Importance of Giving Credit to the Creators
Have you ever found the most amazing winter jacket at a thrift store? Have you ever taken the time to consider the impact of that action? You may have taken a jacket away from someone in need, but you also could have prevented it from going to the landfill. Thrifting has become a trend for many, but others rely on it to survive. The argument … Continue reading Gentrified? The Ethics of Thrifting
Stay-at-home orders are keeping people home, and have shut down the fashion world, but young people are still finding ways to create and express themselves at home. But how is the fashion industry changing in response to the COVID-19 pandemic? With young style hungry teens at home DIY fashion is spiking. High fashion designers have either postponed or canceled fashions throughout the world, and some … Continue reading DIY Fashion Under Lockdown
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