Tsutomu Nihei is a contemporary manga artist whose sci-fi art style is truly something special. However, before I delve into his art, I want to look at the man himself. Prior to joining the manga scene, Nihei worked in construction, attended the Parsons School...
As my second year of college comes to an end, I’ve had a lot of thoughts about how quickly time has moved during this phase of my life. It is simultaneously heartbreaking and exciting; the fear of becoming a “real adult” juxtaposed with the joy of growing up. During my premature mourning...
Look, I am not trying to be a pretentious a-hole but sometimes I just can’t help it. The Met Gala has come and gone and once again it has refreshed my rage and hatred for modern red carpet attire. There are few things on this earth I feel more passionate about than historical fashion. When I heard that the theme for this year’s event was “Gilded Glamour,” inspired by the looks of the...
Beads and satin and sequins, oh my! Celebrities gathered together for the evening at the Academy Awards hoping to win an award and support fellow nominees. The ceremony was held on Sunday, March 27, to honor the best achievements in the film industry. More celebrities attended the Vanity Fair Oscars After-Party, among other after parties. Here are my five favorite looks from stars on the special night:
Demi Singleton
“King Richard” star Demi Singleton shined in a lilac strapless satin and beaded silk Miu Miu dress. The beads were clustered on the bodice and bottom of the skirt and scattered all over the rest of the skirt. Jason Bolden was the stylist for Singleton’s look.
Maude Apatow
Maude Apatow from HBO’s “Euphoria” did not attend the Oscars, but graced the
Demi Singleton
“King Richard” star Demi Singleton shined in a lilac strapless satin and beaded silk Miu Miu dress. The beads were clustered on the bodice and bottom of the skirt and scattered all over the rest of the skirt. Jason Bolden was the stylist for Singleton’s look.
Maude Apatow
Maude Apatow from HBO’s “Euphoria” did not attend the Oscars, but graced the
Now that Thanksgiving is over, Christmas and New Year’s Eve will be coming soon. Here are four holiday fashion ideas assembled for this highly-favored time of year.
The Bodycon Revolution
The bodycon dress must be incorporated in fashion during the holiday season. Georgian designer David Koma told UK Harper’s Bazaar, “I am a strong believer that everyone should try the bodycon silhouette. It is all about the balance and if you're not ready for a full bodycon look, you can opt for a figure-hugging skirt with an oversized top. I like a relaxed sweatshirt, for example, or you could counterbalance your bodycon dress with oversized outerwear – like a boyfriend-style tailored blazer or an oversized shearling jacket.”
Sequins
Ariana Grande dropped her out-of-this-world brand, r.e.m. beauty on Fri., Nov. 12. She teased it on Sept. 9 in an Instagram post. Grande officially announced on Instagram a day later her new makeup line and being the face of the 25th Annual Best of Beauty cover for Allure Magazine. The beauty line has been in the works over the last two years. Grande also revealed that she has been testing out the products while she was on her Sweetener World Tour.
The aforementioned magazine reported
As Halloween quickly approaches and we begin the frantic search for a last minute costume, challenge yourself to stray away from the temptations of buying from Amazon or other fast-fashion brands. Instead, venture to your local thrift or vintage store for cheap, sustainable and fashionable finds. Thrifting provides an opportunity to find unique and vintage items while benefiting the environment and your community. Whether you’re looking to expand your wardrobe this fall or craving a Saturday afternoon adventure, these five shops in the Cleveland area will get you feeling thrifty.
Electric Eccentric (13005 Larchmere Blvd, Shaker Heights, OH)
A vintage clothing boutique with new and used household items, eccentric clothing pieces
Electric Eccentric (13005 Larchmere Blvd, Shaker Heights, OH)
A vintage clothing boutique with new and used household items, eccentric clothing pieces
Temperatures are rapidly declining, grocery stores are stocking their shelves with pumpkin-flavored snacks and everyone seems to be collectively having a bonfire: fall is here.
Some believe that fall is the best season for fashion. Julie Kiszka ‘22 says, “Fall outfits have a lot of variety and stuff to work with. Sweaters and flannels are superior to shorts. There’s more accessories, too.”
The ability to layer and experiment with patterns makes fall a great time to try a trend that takes you out of your comfort zone.
Mary Kate Boyle ‘22 agrees that fall is the best season for fashion but adds, “the transitional pieces are really hard to work with.”
While throwing on a hoodie is always an option, here are five fall trends on the rise:
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Some believe that fall is the best season for fashion. Julie Kiszka ‘22 says, “Fall outfits have a lot of variety and stuff to work with. Sweaters and flannels are superior to shorts. There’s more accessories, too.”
The ability to layer and experiment with patterns makes fall a great time to try a trend that takes you out of your comfort zone.
Mary Kate Boyle ‘22 agrees that fall is the best season for fashion but adds, “the transitional pieces are really hard to work with.”
While throwing on a hoodie is always an option, here are five fall trends on the rise:
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You may have heard the stereotype that college students are “ballin 'on a budget.” This phrase reflects the idea that students in college are doing their best to be smart about spending and save the limited money that they have while simultaneously enjoying luxuries.
Students like Selena Alamir ‘24 and Lauren Brumit ‘24 want to stay up to date on current fashion trends without breaking the bank. Some consumers have fallen into the fast fashion trap. The desire to stay up to date with current fashion trends not only affects student life but has caused environmental concerns due to the source of these trendy outfits: the toxic fast fashion industry.
Fast fashion is the phenomenon where inexpensive clothing is produced rapidly by mass-market retailers in response to the latest trends. Fast fashion retailers include well-known stores such as Zara, Forever21 and H&M
Students like Selena Alamir ‘24 and Lauren Brumit ‘24 want to stay up to date on current fashion trends without breaking the bank. Some consumers have fallen into the fast fashion trap. The desire to stay up to date with current fashion trends not only affects student life but has caused environmental concerns due to the source of these trendy outfits: the toxic fast fashion industry.
Fast fashion is the phenomenon where inexpensive clothing is produced rapidly by mass-market retailers in response to the latest trends. Fast fashion retailers include well-known stores such as Zara, Forever21 and H&M
New York held their annual Met Gala on the night of Sept. 13. The Gala, also known as the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute Gala, is a fundraising benefit for the institute in New York City. It is one of the biggest formal events to honor fashion. Superstar music artist Billie Eilish, actor Timothée Chalamet, tennis pro Naomi Osaka and inaugural poet Amanda Gorman all served as the Met 2021 co-chairs. Vogue editor-in-chief Anna Wintour annually organizes the Met Gala and it typically takes place the first Monday of May.
Last year’s theme was “About Time: Fashion and Duration,” but the Met was unfortunately canceled due to COVID-19. “In America: A Lexicon of Fashion,” was this year’s theme and a two-part exhibition for the Met Gala. Many stars channeled old Hollywood style, American icons and classic Americana pieces in their looks. A range of star-spangled
Last year’s theme was “About Time: Fashion and Duration,” but the Met was unfortunately canceled due to COVID-19. “In America: A Lexicon of Fashion,” was this year’s theme and a two-part exhibition for the Met Gala. Many stars channeled old Hollywood style, American icons and classic Americana pieces in their looks. A range of star-spangled
Several actors and actresses went for gold by dressing like the Oscar award itself as they made their grand entrance on the red carpet Sunday, April 25, for the 2021 Academy Awards. Some appearances included Leslie Odom Jr., Zendaya, Margot Robbie, Amanda Seyfried, Colman Domingo and Regina King. In case you’ve missed it, here’s my review of their looks:
Leslie Odom Jr.
Hamilton star Leslie Odom Jr. shined in a double-breasted, gold Brioni suit. Page Six Style says, “The star has been one of this year’s standouts on the red carpet, with the help of stylist Avo Yermagyan.” Odom Jr. accessorized his metallic suit with an Omega watch from
Recurring trends allow people to put a modern spin on the previous decade’s classics. This year’s trends seem to focus on subtle boldness with statement pieces to spruce up minimalistic outfits. The chunky ring trend, or wearing a handful of rings with varying shapes, sizes and gemstones, is making a comeback from its ’00s roots.
The current popular culture of fashion is heavily influenced by technology and nostalgia for the days before our lives were controlled by the need for technological interconnectivity. The appreciation for a time when the internet was new and fresh encourages pioneers in the fashion world to revert back to the ’00s and partake in the increasingly popular Y2K trend.The Y2K style — associated
The current popular culture of fashion is heavily influenced by technology and nostalgia for the days before our lives were controlled by the need for technological interconnectivity. The appreciation for a time when the internet was new and fresh encourages pioneers in the fashion world to revert back to the ’00s and partake in the increasingly popular Y2K trend.The Y2K style — associated
A less time-consuming and straight-to-your-doorstep version of thrifting does exist. Etsy is an online marketplace that connects the world’s sellers of homemade and curated goods to those who enjoy supporting small businesses and owning one-of-a-kind pieces.
This week’s top Etsy shops are focused on polymer clay earrings. The lightweight clay makes for comfortable earrings that add a conversational touch to your wardrobe:
For the lover of nature and sustainability - Stella Joie Designs
Owner LaJoie Lex started Stella Joie Designs in July 2020. As a doctoral candidate in English Literature at Baylor University, Lex needed a hobby to get herself through the hot Texas summers.
The pandemic has created deep and semi-permanent impacts on our popular culture. Today’s fashion trends are highly influenced by social media with a focus on DIY clothing hacks (remember bleaching all of your old hoodies?) and most importantly, comfort.
The dress code for at-home education and work-life leans towards a more relaxed, fresh-out-of-bed-but-make-it-fashionable approach. As eventual life post-pandemic becomes more within reach, slouchy clothes continue to penetrate the street wear fashion scene. Pull on your sweatpants and matching home-cut cropped hoodies. These are five sweat brands to shop, with rankings of their size range, sustainability and affordability:
RicherPoorer
The dress code for at-home education and work-life leans towards a more relaxed, fresh-out-of-bed-but-make-it-fashionable approach. As eventual life post-pandemic becomes more within reach, slouchy clothes continue to penetrate the street wear fashion scene. Pull on your sweatpants and matching home-cut cropped hoodies. These are five sweat brands to shop, with rankings of their size range, sustainability and affordability:
RicherPoorer
Harry Styles made history as the first man photographed solo for the cover of American Vogue in the upcoming December issue. The British pop singer was styled by Camilla Nickerson and photographed by Tyler Mitchell. The upcoming Vogue editorial is breaking down gender normative barriers within the garments selected.
According to his Vogue cover story, Styles suggested, “Clothes are there to have fun with and experiment with and play with. What’s really exciting is that all of these lines are just crumbling away.” The historical cover comes 128 years after the internationally recognized magazine began.
Many people are outraged with Styles’ clothing for the shoot. Critics have deemed it emasculating, stripping
Today, one of the top priorities for fashion lovers is ethical practice and sustainability efforts within a brand’s mission. Fashion trends are not limited by what is “in” or “out” for a season. People do not support brands solely for the style or the popularity or who wore it and when. There’s a mission-driven focus.
Before people typically jump to the sustainable option, they are often persuaded by fast fashion, a type of unsustainable, mass-produced clothing that has become the go-to for garments because of the cheap, trendy, sample ideas mirrored off of the unattainable runway looks. The impact of fast fashion, however, is detrimental.
According to Good on You, “It forms a key part of the toxic system of overproduction
Before people typically jump to the sustainable option, they are often persuaded by fast fashion, a type of unsustainable, mass-produced clothing that has become the go-to for garments because of the cheap, trendy, sample ideas mirrored off of the unattainable runway looks. The impact of fast fashion, however, is detrimental.
According to Good on You, “It forms a key part of the toxic system of overproduction
As we approach 2021, the world and its priorities definitely have changed. While many changes have not been for the better, thankfully, one positive change is that brands are taking responsibility to implement team training on diversity, equity and inclusion.
Today our new normal of meeting online has provided the momentum needed for this chain reaction across the fashion industry. More people can participate in online corporate conversations on what the buzzwords “diversity” and “inclusion” really mean and how to properly apply them in corporate DEI training for long-lasting results.
According to a 2019 Council of Fashion Designers of America report called “Inclusion and Diversity in the American Fashion Industry
Today our new normal of meeting online has provided the momentum needed for this chain reaction across the fashion industry. More people can participate in online corporate conversations on what the buzzwords “diversity” and “inclusion” really mean and how to properly apply them in corporate DEI training for long-lasting results.
According to a 2019 Council of Fashion Designers of America report called “Inclusion and Diversity in the American Fashion Industry
In the 2016 presidential election approximately 58% of eligible voters went to the polls according to Penn State University’s 2016 post-election recap. This means almost half of the qualified American citizens did not vote in the last election. Voting is how you can use your voice to shape the landscape of this country. Voting merch from various fashion brands is one of the latest trends inspiring people to head to the polls this November. Here are five places you can grab vote fashion staples:
Gap
Gap’s Vote T-shirt was designed by Stephanie Factor
Gap
Gap’s Vote T-shirt was designed by Stephanie Factor
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