Picture this: it's December 19th, 10 am, and I woke up late after a night resembling Alison Di Laurentis' goodbye tour before her disappearance. I had four hours to clear everything before my sublet moved in and took over my room. Being the fashion girly I am, I immediately start packing any items that could contribute to a "capsule wardrobe" attire. Ignorantly, I began throwing my winter sweaters into storage containers, failing to recognize that although I was moving to the south, it would, in fact, still get cold in the winter.
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Betsey Johnson grew up in Wethersfield, Connecticut, where she had two great loves: drawing and dance. She had always been passionate about the arts. She started designing clothes as she saw them as a way to bring her two-dimensional drawings to life. She studied art at the Pratt Institute before switching to Syracuse University to study fabric design. Betsey began her career in fashion after winning the Mademoiselle Guest Editor Contest, a summer scholarship contest for promising young women…
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What is most compelling about the story of Daisy Jones and the Six is that while each main character endures their struggles, they all fight for their beliefs and do not conform to societal norms. In Taylor Jenkins Reid's novel, all the women she creates are […]
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In honour of Olivia Rodrigo turning 20 and exiting her teenage years, this article is a retrospective on how the singer-songwriter redefined what it means to be a heartbroken and resentful teen. Rodrigo's debut album was released in May 2021 and showcased her versatility in writing angsty […]
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If you follow fashion, you are probably familiar with the classic opening scene from Breakfast at Tiffany's. Fashion icon, Holly Golightly, eats a pastry in front of her favourite diamond store wearing a little black dress and five-strand pearl necklace. For over seven […]
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Do you ever see a celebrity in an advertisement and wonder if they use that product in their daily life? How much do companies pay celebrities to read their strategically written scripts? Often, celebrity endorsements lack an authentic connection between consumers and the celebrities we see. When choosing the face of a brand […]
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Body positivity is a social movement that can be implemented in various industries. However, the fashion industry has significant power in influencing beauty standards. Over the last few decades, the fashion industry has seen a lack of diversity and positive imaging by portraying unrealistic beauty […]
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So you're saying my dad dresses "cool"?
You heard it here first, your dad's closet is where it's at. In 2021, Adam Sandler was the most googled celebrity for fashion inspiration, making it impossible to deny the appeal of dressing like a middle-aged man. Since the return of New Balances three years ago, there has been a rapid increase in demand for staples that can be found in your dad's closet. ‘Dad fashion’ […]
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