Fast Fashion is a Feminist Issue: Part II

Fast Fashion is a Feminist Issue: Part II

By Taylor Trotta... Previously, we explored how fast fashion exploits women and children in the Global South by subjecting them to dangerous working conditions, unlivable wages, and workplace harassment. We also looked at how the...
KNOW YOURSELF, KNOW YOUR STYLE

KNOW YOURSELF, KNOW YOUR STYLE

By Devin Miles.. One of my favorite things about thrifting is seeing and meeting people with an incredibly unique style. What stands out to me most about them is their confidence—the way they carry themselves...
CUSTO CRAZE: THE RISE, FALL & RESURGENCE OF AN ICONIC BRAND

CUSTO CRAZE: THE RISE, FALL & RESURGENCE OF AN ICONIC BRAND

By Iris Petrova... If you've ever spotted a funky mix of colors and wild prints on Sex and the City or stumbled upon a gem while scrolling through Depop or Poshmark, chances are you've encountered Custo...
Satin, Silk, and Submission: The Stepford Wives and the Politics of Fashion

Satin, Silk, and Submission: The Stepford Wives and the Politics of Fashion

By Elizabeth McLaughlin... What does the woman on the bench in Barbie have to do with the 2004 movie The Stepford Wives? They’re both Ann Roth—an iconic American costume designer. From Mamma Mia to 9...
The Art Of Outfit Repeating

The Art Of Outfit Repeating

By Iris Petrova... Currently, I face the dilemma of fitting six months' worth of outfits into a single suitcase, a challenge that can be addressed through the practice of outfit repeating. The concept of outfit...
Houses Divided

Houses Divided

By: Devin Miles...Since astrology is based on the mathematical system of astronomy, understanding it all requires diligence. A lot of people only go so far as learning their planetary placements and often fail to take...
Warning: Your Algorithm Might Be Making You...

Warning: Your Algorithm Might Be Making You...

By Taylor Trotta... I was scrolling through my Instagram reel feed the other day, trying to resist the rabbit hole of outfit inspiration videos (ugh, it just knows me so well). Obviously, I gave in...
The Unsung Heroes of the Fashion Industry

The Unsung Heroes of the Fashion Industry

By Elizabeth McLaughlin... “When I grow up, I want to be a cobbler!” This is not a conversation between an elf and a little boy in a 19th-century fairytale. But, in all honesty, who really...
Laced Till Death - Storytelling Through Costume Design in Nosferatu

Laced Till Death - Storytelling Through Costume Design in Nosferatu

By Iris Petrova... How does one depict a narrative characterized by dread, angst, repression and romanticism through garments? In Robert Eggers's remake of Nosferatu, costume design goes beyond mere storytelling–it becomes a tool for carefully...
Fast Fashion is a Feminist Issue

Fast Fashion is a Feminist Issue

By Taylor Trotta... Disclaimer: Images used in this article may contain content that some individuals could find disturbing. During my undergraduate studies in gender studies, I became deeply invested in exploring the intersections between systemic...