Tennis-core is sure to serve on and off the court. This look will transition seamlessly from your athletic endeavors to your everyday activities. Athleisure has swept the nation in the past few years with leggings and joggers dominating. Most recently, the tennis skirt has become a leading wardrobe staple.
Read MoreIt's time again for fashion's biggest night of the year! The Met Gala is a fundraising event for the Costume Institute at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. The Gala marks the opening of the museum’s annual fashion exhibit which follows a unique theme every year.
Read MoreVideo might have killed the radio star, but the 21st century most definitely did not kill the 80s. In fact, the vibrant style of the 80s has made a lasting impression on the fashion industry.
Read MoreThis summer's fashion trends are all about bright colors, fun prints, and accessorizing. The world is beginning to open back up, and with that comes the desire to get dressed up and go out for the first time in what feels like forever.
Read MoreNetflix’s original series, “Bridgerton,” blends the best parts of both the past and the present to create the most watched show of the season. The lovechild of “Gossip Girl” and a Jane Austen novel, the series squeezes enough drama and subplots into 8 episodes to make it a perfectly bingeable period piece romance.
Read MoreWe’ve all seen someone walking down the street wearing something designer. Whether that be Louis Vuitton, the iconic Gucci belt or Chanel, a designer item is something many people strive to own. However, truly capturing the style and image of that designer is a whole different level of fashion. With this Gucci-inspired shoot, we really wanted to capture what Gucci is all about. Cassidy Leighty and I put our heads together and grabbed things that we and the people around us already owned and styled outfits that we thought portrayed the Gucci style.
Read More“Happy accidents” is the best way to describe Bree Swanson’s journey to fashion design. Swanson, a double merchandising and design major, is originally from Northwest Arkansas and was fully planning on attending college in Arkansas starting in fall of 2017. However, when her freshman orientation began, something didn't feel right.
Read MoreHappiness.
That was the inspiration behind Garrett Hines’ fashion collection, Between Black and White. Hines, a senior in the Fashion Design and Merchandising program, has spent months creating a collection designed to “make you happy.” Full of vibrant colors and exciting patterns, Between Black and White does exactly that. These comfortable and colorful looks fit in perfectly with today’s streetwear style.
Read MorePassion and determination sum up Julia Cash’s journey in fashion studies here at Missouri State. Julia is from the town of Grain Valley outside of Kansas City. She has always had a love for fashion and styling but couldn’t always find the pieces she envisioned on a low budget.
Read MoreFeeling Dazed or Confused? You won't be after trying out some of these 70s hair looks currently making a comeback. Hair rollers, lots of volume, and heaps of hairspray were staples from the 70s but they’ve been all over TikTok for the past few months. We thought we’d try them out and have ourselves a groovy photoshoot brought to you from the third floor bathroom at Craig Hall. Each girl has a specific persona in mind; the rebel, the hippie, and the popular girl.
Read MoreGender cannot fit into just two categories — male and female — for gender is a spectrum. Placing boxes on a spectrum creates confusion that leaves a large group of people unseen in the eyes of many. If fashion and clothing are for everyone, then why is it expected for the vast spectrum of gender to fit in only two clothing categories: men and women?
Read MoreThe burnished finish beaming from heavy silver chains, chunky charcoal-colored boots, and a tightly fastened foundation of black leather around one’s waist are all elements identifying gothic fashion. As we capture the essence of modern Gothic style, we must also explore its formation stemming from medieval architecture and art. Modern Gothic fashion can be executed in several forms without the more cruel elements present in medieval Gothic culture.
Read MoreFashion is an important aspect of human expression, but for a long time, high-fashion was only accessible to a select group of people. Recently, the fashion industry has made progress to become more inclusive of plus-size people, and people of color. However, the industry is still ableist and excludes a large group of people. According to the 2010 United States census, 56.7 million Americans were disabled and that number has, without a doubt, grown since. There is a clear and shameful lack of representation of disabled individuals in the fashion industry.
Read MoreLavender is a color that represents growth, healing and elegance. Whether it’s a fuzzy cardigan or a purple hair clip, it is a great color that brings light to any component of your wardrobe. So, why not spice up your outfit with a little bit of lavender?
Read MoreRecently Madison Avenue, Missouri State University’s boutique in the Plaster Student Union, got a face lift. Emily Doll, marketing specialist for the Missouri State University Bookstore, said the team from the bookstore, that works in conjunction with Madison Avenue, wanted to draw in more business to the online and in-person store due to customer loss during the pandemic.
Read MoreWhether you are a history or arts major, there is one thing all of us have in common: a need for professional wear. If you’ve ever shopped for business attire, you know how expensive it can get. But entering your professional career doesn’t have to cost hundreds of dollars.
Read MoreThreeFiftySeven A.M is a new darkwave streetwear brand created by Sai Rose Moon that currently sells shirts, sweatshirts, with plans to expand into accessories. The clothing has an “edgy” feel while still focusing on everyday-ware that is stylish and unique.
Read MoreReady-to-wear clothing is the term used for clothing that is mass manufactured in pre-measured sizes. This is the clothing we wear every day—a pair of jeans you bought at the mall, or a jacket you bought at a trendy boutique. Sometimes, finding the right size in ready-to-wear clothing can be frustrating. It can be even more frustrating when your assigned gender at birth differs from your gender identity or gender expression.
Read MoreThe sweater vest has made its way into yet another trend cycle — and we’re here for it. Sweater vests sprung up in fall 2020, but their moment is not over yet. The sweater vest is a classic staple that can be effortlessly transitioned into your spring wardrobe. Here’s how we’re wearing the sweater vest right now:
Read MoreIn the fashion world, trends come and go almost as fast as they hit the stores. Every season there seems to be a new color we all gravitate toward, but there are always neutrals we keep in our closet. Among these colors are tans, whites, creams, grays, and of course plenty of black. However, the neutral everyone seemed to forget about is making a comeback: Brown.
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