We were born into consumer lifestyles, we ingest the advertising everyday in our media and we face the struggle of feeling the need to be ‘in style’ all the time. Don’t blame yourself, but don’t fall into the trap of fast fashion.
My name is Jack Sampson, and this is the second installment of the series where I teach you how to develop a personal fashion sense.
Fashion runways have returned to what fashion is all about: glamour and innovation. This season’s fashion month has turned many heads and has gone through new creative paths: in runaways, models and clothing pieces.
Out with the new, in with the old. Leather jackets, plaid, and combat boots are making a comeback as Tiktok revives the “Messy Girl” aesthetic.
Are you trying to develop your fashion sense into something that feels more personal and comfortable? Here is a good place to start.
Tucked away in the corner in the highest level of King Library is the Makerspace. And it’s awaiting new visitors.
Learn about the biggest event during New York Fashion Week. With many surprises, the Fendi 2023 Resort show became a hit with supermodel appearances, diamond encrusted bags and collaborations.
“There are three different words in Japanese language for ’clothing’: western clothing, Japanese clothing, clothing in general, but this word can mean both lucky and joy. When people ask me which of these values suits my clothes, I reply that I create joy” - Issey Miyake.
All week long, Redhawks flooded into campus to kick off the 2022-23 school year. From “Move In” to “Welcome Home,” students of all years, backgrounds and identities have been eager to show off their own personal style.
See the best spring streetwear looks from this semester!
Anyone walking into a mall in the early 2000s would be able to identify an Abercrombie & Fitch store. With the blasting club music and the overwhelming iconic scent, Abercrombie & Fitch had an identifiable aesthetic that catered to one group: rich, thin, white, cool kids.
Fashion, which to many people is superficial, often has to go through the added chore of telling the audience why they should care about it. Especially at the Met Gala, which is probably the largest pop culture event at which fashion is the top priority, designers often seem to be straining to create “meaning” for those who don’t take fashion seriously in the first place.
Clothing, even if you are into it or not, is something that we all need. What we choose to buy and wear is what makes us, even if we try to deny it.
To someone who doesn’t know anything about these people, “Antwerp Six” sounds like a group of superheroes from a comic book. However, while they may not have super powers, these six individuals are indeed idolized by many for their many accomplishments in the fashion world.
The idea of having to choose between comfort and style is outdated and irrelevant. Try to combine the two. Don’t sacrifice your comfort.
Check out what Miami students are wearing as the weather warms up.
Most archival brands have been making clothing since the ’90s, some even earlier than that. Their footprints in the fashion market are so deeply ingrained that their legacies themselves are also justification for their price.
Why is the brand trying so hard to convince you that these clothes are “essential?” It’s as if fashion is no longer a playground of self-expression, but a risk to be mitigated.
When faced with harsh winter weather, personal style can become hard to express under a warm winter coat. But as the winter progresses, I’m excited to see where Miami’s style goes as we continue to express ourselves now that we’re all back on campus.
Mugler, who died last month at the age of 73, dressed famous figures like David Bowie, George Michael, and Kim Kardashian, all while staying true to his extravagant vision.