Fashion

Across the pond, the fashion community is bringing back football wear. Bright, club crested jerseys: the style incarnate of a 14-year-old boy who’s been playing too much FIFA. 

As the temperature drops and the holidays draw near, navigating the world of seasonal parties and events transforms into an art of its own. The first thought after receiving an invitation is, “What should I wear?” Or, perhaps more significantly, “How can I transition my existing wardrobe into an outfit that exudes the spirit of the holidays?” To help solve this age-old question, here are three ways to elevate your holiday outfits this season.

The 80s era gifted us with countless cult-classic films: “The Goonies,” “Ferrris Bueller’s Day Off,” “Sixteen Candles,” and my personal favorite, “The Breakfast Club.” These were the movies I grew up watching and at the time, I appreciated them for their plot and aesthetic value. However, watching these films now as an adult, I have realized they hold much more depth than first perceived. 

From Madonna to Saucy Santana, the allure of the "material girl" spans generations. The glamor of material is hard to resist: skeins of yarn and exuberant amounts of fabric, hidden treasures stuffed in wayward corners of the Goodwill bins, begging to be given a much needed makeover, an old tapestry woven blanket just waiting to be turned in to a pair of pants is filled with reworking potential… the list goes on.

Every thrifting session, I grab a handful of men’s jeans guaranteed to be too large for one simple reason: a relaxed fit and pocket that can actually fit a smartphone. Meanwhile, my boyfriend leafs through each pair on the rack, meticulously checking their waist and length. Pockets aren’t a consideration, of course, because he’s never owned a pair of pants with pockets he couldn’t shove his wallet, keys, and phone in.

As sunny days fade away and we embrace the overcast weather ahead, our environment around us starts to become reminiscent of a Tim Burton movie. Adapting to our environment means adapting our wardrobe, and Burton’s films can be a great guide for a gothic chic look. Tim Burton's films are often set in an ominous, romantic atmosphere.

When moving to college, there are many things students struggle to leave behind: our homes, families, and friends—especially our pets. For those of us interested in fashion, we also experience a similar feeling of dread when it comes to leaving some of our clothes behind. Like most spaces in dorms, the wardrobes are… tiny. It’s impossible to fit an entire Pinterest board’s worth of clothing in them.

Long skirts: Love them or hate them, they are making their way back into mainstream fashion. Long skirts first became popular in the 1930s, and has since fluctuated in length and style throughout history. Today, long skirts have become popular due to their versatility and variety, from casual outings, formal dinners, or somewhere in between, long skirts can be styled to fit any occasion.

This is the season when the colorful autumn leaves arrive and the bright colors of pumpkins and cranberries line up. Your fashion should also be updated with fresh colors, right? Check out this season's trending colors from the 2023 AW* runways!

Throughout my interest in fashion, I have never paid much attention to the so-called “shoe game,” nor am I a self-proclaimed sneakerhead. My roots go all the way back to the 2020 era of Fila Disruptor IIs. Big, chunky shoes have always piqued my stylistic interest, and I’m currently looking for a fresh pair to integrate into my rotation.

The seventies was a time of disco fever, extensive political change, and the ‘stache. But what was truly a sign of the times during this era? Bell Bottoms. The decade of the seventies is responsible for some of the most timeless fashion, integrated into trends and pieces we see today. 

Arts and crafts are in! Crocheting is such a good hobby to pick up, not only for your mental and emotional health, but also for the positive environmental impact you can have on the fashion industry by creating your own garments! 

Last year, the Diesel belt skirt debuted in the Milan FW Runway Show Collection, sparking controversy on social media about its practicality and nearly un-wearable design. But, as Paris Hilton famously said, “Skirts should be the size of belts.” As the pendulum swings from the 2010’s high-waisted movement to the low-rise silhouettes of the late 90s and early 2000s, micro mini skirts and low-rise pants are circling back into fashion.

As we come to the end of Hispanic Heritage Month, I want to highlight the importance of fashion within this community. Many cultures and countries in Latin America have very unique fashion styles. From Mexico all the way to Chile, there have been many different ways to express oneself throughout the decades. The 20th century was a monumental time for Latinx communities in the exploration of identity through fashion.

When you look into the future, what do you imagine people wearing? While many fashion trends cycle, futuristic fashion focuses on what hasn’t been done before. There are many different styles that are combined to create these extraordinary looks, such as avant- garde, extraterrestrial, cyberpunk, and techno fashions. While there is no way of knowing what the future of fashion will entail, many have played with this abstraction.

The evolving expression through hair and nails has been around for centuries and changed so much over the eras. Women first started using henna for dying hair in the early 1900s. Over time, it has changed dramatically, by adding depth with highlights in the 70, to creating an ombre movement in the 21st century, and completely transforming hair to vibrant colors in the 2020s.