Have you ever seen an outfit you loved and thought, “Wow I would never have put those pieces together, I wish I could pick out outfits like those.” Well, look no further! If you are anything like me and enjoy dressing both masculine and feminine, this can be a fun and easy way to combine both sides of your wardrobe. This is your guide to fun clothing combos that play with androgyny and will freshen the wardrobe you already have.
Read MoreWhen you hear the word “redneck” what do you imagine? What does redneck mean to you? If you ask most people, they may go on about sunburnt farmers or rural, working-class white people. However, contrary to both, historians and everyday West Virginians tell a much more radical story in where the “red” in redneck comes from.
Read MoreRemember those leather pants you haven’t worn since replicating the iconic Sandy from Grease costume? Those leather pants you have stored in the back of your closet are back in, so think twice about throwing them in the donation pile. If you go outside and stroll the town, you’ll spot numerous leather jackets, handbags, pants, tops, jumpsuits, and even phone cases.
Read MoreWidely recognized as the greatest band of all time, The Beatles have been a fixture in music circles for decades. When thinking of The Beatles, an image that comes to many minds is four feminine-looking men with shaggy hair who sing jangly guitar tunes. In an age that expects dynamism, The Beatles are often viewed as icons frozen in time, static in both image and sound.
Read MoreFashion trends can be tons of fun and a great way to try out new styles. However, trends also serve a purpose from a historical and cultural viewpoint. We can observe current and past trends in fashion as a sort of visible representation of the culture, conflicts, and values of the time. One of the most revolutionizing trends in women’s fashion was so profound that we still see it at our costume parties: The 1920’s Flapper Girl.
Read MoreGone are the days when pajamas, slips, boxers, and bloomers were strictly confined to the bedroom. Today, a growing number of people are embracing the delightful freedom of wearing sleepwear beyond the walls of one’s own home, stepping out in both style and comfort. This trend is not only a fashion statement, but a rejection of the traditional standards in clothing that are “acceptable” and “appropriate” to wear out of the house.
Read MoreFrom the identical duo Lisa and Lena – content creators since Musical.ly – Lena is now paving her own path towards an individual career. The twins started out with their first original clothing line called J1MO71 – the inspiration for the line’s name being the Haitian origin of the word “jimo,” which translates to “twins” in English. Their company sells a wide variety of clothing, accessories, sports bags and phone cases.
Read More“Ready-to-wear garments,” also known as “RTW,” are clothing items that are pre-made to be sold in stores. RTW is much more convenient than creating our own clothes. However, one of my favorite trends for fall ‘23 is incorporating business garments juxtaposed with key fashion staples from the current fashion cycle. This trend is known as Relaxed Formal!
Read MoreStripes have been rocked around the globe for decades through a variety of styles. Picture classic grunge looks with multicolored muted striped tones, or striped business casual button-downs. Then, there are nautical sailor stripes or the fashionable French caricature clad in black and white stripes and a matching black beret. Regardless of the garb, stripes have been turning heads for as long as they’ve been worn, and their popularity continues to rise.
Read More2023 is a year full of trends for Gen-Z –– seemingly chasing aesthetics after aesthetics searching for one that best fits. Matilda Djerf, a Scandinavian fashion influencer who empowers the clean girl, coastal grandmother, and scandi-girl aesthetics circulating within Gen-Z, catching the attention of everyone – including myself.
Read MoreThe first thing most people think about when they hear the word “fashion” isn’t labor unions. Likewise, when people hear about labor unions, they normally don’t think about fashion. Yet, both of these are inextricably connected through one major source: working class people.
Read MoreA new year means new styles, but what are those new styles gonna be? Every year we see how fashion changes like a pendulum swinging side to side, exploring various trends. We may see something completely different in 2024 then what we became used to in 2023.
Read MoreI am a part of Gen Z and I am influenced by the internet. I see what is trending and what other people are doing. Social media influences me a lot! I cannot stick to one hobby! Time is limited and I have many interests. As a part of Gen Z I identify with these statements, and if you do too, keep reading!
Read MoreIn the realm of fashion, we tend to see certain fabrics and patterns that have persistently stayed in style. Lace is one fabric that has withstood many transitional fashion periods and has yet to lose its lasting reputation. Lace is a fabric that can hold many contrasting meanings simply based on the color, pattern, and how it’s worn.
Read MoreChappell Roan, born Kayleigh Rose Amstutz, from Willard, Missouri has risen to stardom with the release of her debut album The Rise and Fall of the Midwest Princess. The album, featuring 14 songs, is filled with ballads, break-up songs, and pop anthems about the journey to finally becoming who you were always meant to be. Her first single for her debut record, “Pink Pony Club”, was released in April 2020 and received moderate success.
Read MoreMesh garments have had such a huge impact on fashion in the last few months, mesh as a fabric of choice for styling will only continue to grow. Mesh is known as a “second skin” fabric due to the way it clings and hugs the body. The way the fabric drapes on the body is stunning and an easy way to add a subtle, but impactful finishing touch to an outfit. The fabric is typically sheer, breathable, and retains its shape even after it is worn. These specific qualities make mesh great for layering!
Read MoreThe color purple has transcended eras, cultures, and trends, leaving an impressionable mark in the realm of fashion. Historically linked with opulence, luxury, and power due to its rarity and association with monarchs, purple has evolved to embody a spectrum of meanings, becoming a symbol of spirituality, individuality, and innovation.
Read MoreFrom the start of the 21st century to the time of this article’s publishing, the chasm between the present age and the 1970s will have widened exponentially. We have become postmodern, and a brick wall may as well separate “post” from “modern.” This same wall divides our world from the world of our parents and grandparents. Their ways have become too antiquated for our bolder, brighter world. We seek to isolate the more charming aspects of this past, i.e., fashion, while discarding what we deem too problematic.
Read MoreI recently had the honor of presenting my second fashion collection as the headlining designer for Omaha Fashion Week’s Fauna Designer Showcase this past fall/winter 23/24 season. This past season, I created a nine-look collection inspired by woven elements and modularity. Single-handedly creating a fashion collection is a big hurdle, especially as an undergraduate fashion design student.
Read MoreIf you’ve been on TikTok recently, you’ve likely seen people poking fun at the incredibly misogynistic, albeit very catchy song, Scott Pilgrim vs. the World Ruined a Whole Generation of Women by Negative XP. In this song, the artist complains about the “manic pixie dream girl” archetype that was pushed into the mainstream by the Scott Pilgrim graphic novels and movie.
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