CARLY WHITE Everyone has a graphic t-shirt in their closet. You may have been to see the band whose shirt you own, or you may have purchased it from a popular retailer or thrift store. Maybe you have never heard any of the songs from the band whose logo you’re sporting. No matter how you obtained your graphic tee, it is no secret that they … Continue reading Clinging onto the Classic Graphic Band Tee
JULIE SKYE GILLE Has anybody ever read those big books full of pictures that you find on your parent’s coffee table? Used more for as drink coasters than actual books, the coffee table book seems to have an omnipresence in every household, but seemingly blends in with other pieces of furniture. So where did the coffee table book come from? Was its original purpose meant … Continue reading The History of Coffee Table Books – Overlooked, Yet Admired by Everyone
JULIA GILLE I recently embarked on the journey of binge watching the Netflix original, Next in Fashion. It did not disappoint. The show dropped in January of 2020 and has been popular over the past year. While Daniel Fletcher did not ultimately win the show – Minju Kim took the crown after her extremely beautiful final collection wowed the judges – his career in fashion … Continue reading A Look Into Daniel Fletcher and His Career as Artistic Director at Fiorucci
BY JULIA GILLE Something to celebrate? Or something that has come too late? TW: This article discusses sexual assault and rape as well as hate crimes towards the Asian and women population. Please read at your own discretion. For the first time in its 93 years of history, the Oscars have nominated more than just one female for an Academy Award for best director in … Continue reading For the First Time Ever, Two Women are Nominated for Best Director at the Oscars
BY JULIA SKYE GILLE BECCA Cosmetics has announced its closure after almost twenty years of operations. Known for its iconic ‘Champagne Pop’ highlighter, the Australian based brand posted a message to its Instagram, stating that the company has faced several challenges including the global COVID-19 pandemic that gave it no choice but to quit operations. BECCA Cosmetics was founded in 2001 by makeup artist Rebecca … Continue reading Makeup Brand BECCA Cosmetics is Officially Going Out of Business
JULIA SKYE GILLE Dixie D’amelio, a TikTok ‘influencer’ with over 48 million followers has become the newest celebrity in a Vogue segment called “24 Hours With”. The series has previously had guests such as Katy Perry, A$AP Ferg, Cindy Crawford, and Robbert Pattison and revolves around the celebrities in their 24 hours before an anticipated event. The videos typically follow the celebrities’ day as they … Continue reading How Dixie D’amelio’s Vogue Segment Perpetuates the Impact ‘Influencers’ Have over The Fashion Industry
JULIA GILLE Evidently, in the past few years fashion has globalized more than ever. While trend cycles seem to move at a quicker pace each season, a strong contender which has not been swept away easily is the simple but strong Scandinavian look. While most people attribute the term Scandinavian style to that of interior design, Scandinavian fashion designers have been able to transcend their … Continue reading Scandinavian Style Aesthetic and its Newfound Place within the Fashion Industry
JULIE SKYE GILLE I think we can all come to the conclusion that at least over half the presents received throughout the holiday’s sole purpose was comfort. Whether new bathrobes, fluffy blankets, hot water bottles or a double down on sweaters and sweats, the fashion industry has turned its face towards one of ‘luxurious relaxation’. It comes to no surprise that this comfort has been … Continue reading Are UGGs Making a Comeback?
JULIA GILLE We live in a society where cutting bangs is frequently followed up with the questions of “you’re going to regret that so quickly”, “it looks good now because you spent hours putting them in place but just wait and see” and worst of all, “did you just go through a breakup or something?”. No, no and no. You do not need to be … Continue reading The Hairstyle That Took Over 2020
BY: JULIA GILLE The Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute’s new exhibition which was postponed due to the pandemic from its original May 4th date, “About Time: Fashion and Duration” officially opened its doors two months ago. Ironically enough, the show’s theme About Time, fits in perfectly as the Met has never had to delay their exhibition opening by 6 months ever before. The theme, … Continue reading All You Need to Know About the Opening of the Met’s 2020 Time: Fashion and Duration’ Exhibition
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