The most stressful part of a day can be deciding what to wear. You need something practical while still looking put together and somewhat stylish.
As you take the next steps into adulthood, it feels as if the world is your oyster. You have people to meet, life-changing classes to take and a dorm the size of a single car garage that you share with a complete stranger.Luckily for you, there are plenty of functional ways to decorate your dorm that remain stylish enough that you can almost forget you live in a shoebox with finicky AC.
For many, the most exciting part of coming to college is not the academics — it’s the social life. If you are like me, the first time you plan to go out to Brick Street, most of your prep time will be spent frantically trying to pick a cute and at least somewhat functional outfit.
For the past 78 years, the first Monday in May has signified the biggest event for the Metropolitan Museum of Art (the Met): the Met Gala. Celebrities, billionaires and designers pay thousands of dollars to take part in one of the biggest nights in fashion, and I eat it up every time.
Miami University Fashion and Design (MUF&D) hosted its 20th annual fashion show April 25. This year’s theme, “Allure,” was inspired by the mystique and intrigue that have followed MUF&D for 20 years. The show was one of the organization’s largest yet, with 1,700 tickets sold and 2,400 viewers watching via live stream.
Temperatures are finally starting to rise above freezing, which means spring is here. It’s time to trade in those cozy sweaters and winter coats for something a bit more weather-appropriate.I’m not a style expert by any means, but I love a good spring outfit. Here are some recommendations for staple items and styles to invest in for your spring wardrobe.
For years, the fashion world has captivated thousands of people — Miami is no exception. Over the past 20 years, Miami University Fashion and Design (MUF&D) has hosted its annual fashion show, showcasing the designs of fashion and non-fashion majors alike. With over 900 members, MUF&D is Miami’s largest student-run organization.
For St. Patrick’s Day and Green Beer Day, you need green, green, green and, obviously, more green. The perfect outfit for a night out consists of a comfortable but cute mix of clothes.
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.
When senior Sara Rose Detwiler decided to try out to play Heidi Schreck in “What the Constitution Means to Me,” she knew no other acting role would push her limits more.
Your usual Ugg boots, slippers, sneakers and clogs are all comfortable and convenient options when you’re picking out what shoes to wear, but they aren’t always the most practical. With the colder and wetter seasons descending upon us, it’s time to upgrade your footwear to something a little more functional that still looks great with all your outfits.
In early October, Miami University announced the launch of the brand new Fashion Institute. The fashion program, which includes a co-major (fashion corporate business, design and entrepreneurship) and a minor, is still fairly new, only being introduced in 2015. Though there are Miami alumni who have pursued fashion as a career, there has not been a fashion networking program in place.
As Halloween approaches and students scramble to rummage through closets to pull together last-minute costumes, it can be tricky to curate the perfect one. Niche, but not too niche. Sexy, yet tasteful. Classic, but not overdone. Coming up with one costume can be hard enough, let alone enough for the entire weekend.Although I have already chosen my costumes for this year, here are five Halloween costumes that I would totally wear and recommend for others.
Leaves are beginning to turn to shades of orange and red, days are getting shorter and there is just a whisper of a chill in the air: it’s finally starting to feel like fall. Which, of course, means that we can finally exchange our shorts and bikinis for more weather-appropriate options.Building an autumnal capsule wardrobe can be tricky, so I’m here to provide you with some tips for how you can look your best this fall.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?