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Fashion has evolved over the past 200 years, from sophisticated to casual.

Two centuries later: Why 1820s fashion still matters

College students’ fashion today consists of hoodies, leggings, thrifted pieces and Shein packages. If you look back 200 years, fashion for young people in the 1820s consisted of tailored, mended and long-lasting clothes. Understanding 1820s fashion can show us how clothing went from a few specially-made, meaningful pieces to the fast-changing wardrobes the world knows today.


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Style writer Allison Lee shares new fashion trends, specifically a revival of boho chic.
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Peace, love and boho: Three trends that Miami University students are loving

Within the past two decades, trends have been seemingly repeating themselves — even more so with rapid technological advances and references toward nostalgia. In 2017, 1980s-esque windbreakers and scrunchies were trend highlights; 2020 brought back “Y2K;” I even wrote about 2014 Tumblr fashion in 2022. Now, 2025 is reviving 2013. 


Up-and-coming girl group Katseye performs in an ad for GAP.
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Gap? Gnarly.

On Aug. 19, Gap released a commercial featuring the up-and-coming girl group Katseye. The commercial, featuring the group dancing to “Milkshake” by Kelis, has caught the internet by storm, gathering over 400 million views on social media, according to Gap CEO Richard Dickson.People may be wondering what exactly Katseye is and who it is; after dropping ‘Gnarly’ earlier this year, collaborating with Glossier and winning the VMA for best push performance, Katseye has gained more mainstream recognition.


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MUF&D hosts 19th annual fashion show, announces new fashion major

The Miami University Fashion and Design (MUF&D) club hosted its 19th annual fashion show, “Mosaic,” on April 26. The show had 1,700 in-person tickets sold, 1,200 viewers on the live stream, 87 models (icons), 20 designers, 104 looks and 21 collections.In addition to the record-number of designers involved in the show this year, a prominent announcement also made its debut: Miami will have its own fashion design program beginning in the fall. Currently, Miami only offers a co-major and minor in fashion.


Asst. Culture Editor Ayla Peden recaps fashion's biggest night.
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Fashion’s biggest night is back with the 77th annual Met Gala

Celebrities and designers alike flocked to the Metropolitan Museum of Art (or the MET) to celebrate the museum’s 77th annual Met Gala on Monday, May 5.The Met Gala may seem like a frivolous show of wealth, but it is so much more than that. The gala serves to celebrate the fashion industry and to raise money for the MET’s Costume Institute. Anna Wintour, the editor-in-chief of Vogue Magazine, heads the gala.


Asst. Culture Editor Ayla Peden gives insight on what to wear this summer
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What to wear for warmer weather

As temperatures rise and the sun shines brighter, there is more and more of a need for warm-weather clothes. I am sick of sweating after making my way to my classes, and I am ready to embrace my nice, light clothes.So, for the past week, I have been scouring Pinterest to find the perfect summer outfits – something that will remind me that summer is near.


Staff writer Gina Roth has been trying to wear more professional clothes.
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Keeping your style through professionalizing your wardrobe

As a self-proclaimed shopaholic, I have a lot of clothes. I can thank countless hours spent at Goodwill for that. Unfortunately, my eccentric style doesn’t always translate well to the professional world.So, for the past few weeks, I’ve taken on the task that many have before me: purging my closet of all of my “inappropriate” clothes.Like a lot of other girls, I often put on a silly little outfit to go out on the town, but these short skirts and spaghetti straps won’t cut it in the office. However, I’m attached to my clothes and determined to make the best of the situation.So, what’s my game plan?


Social media editor Kiser Young has dubbed Amy Taylor as April's "It Girl."
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April’s ‘IT Girl’

The Ides of March came for the world of punk and punk rock in the late ’80s, but with the fertilization of the new millennium and the freckles of spring showers, Amy Taylor has sprouted as April’s IT Girl!


Culture editor Chloe Southard dresses her beagle, Trixie, better than herself.
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Styling your dog doesn’t have to be ruff

Dressing your pup makes them stand out, and sometimes it’s actually beneficial for them. Plus, it’s cute as hell. As long as your dog is comfortable with whatever you dress them in, keeping their wardrobe as fresh as yours is a fun and rewarding experience. 


Social media editor Kiser Young has some ideas of what you should ask for this holiday season.
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All I want for Christmas is…

The holiday season is deemed to be more than a period of elaborate gift exchanges and a spam inbox filled with seasonal deals; however, the holidays come once a year. It doesn’t hurt to be a little superficial and present-hungry after finals season. 


Culture Writer Caitlin McNally is helping you spruce up your fall wardrobe with these fashion trends.
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Fall fashion is back in full swing

For fans and followers of style, there is nothing quite comparable to fall fashion. Let’s talk about what we can expect to see around Oxford as we move further away from summer and continue to dive into fall.


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