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The Student News Site of Kent State University

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The Student News Site of Kent State University

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how the pandemic made us more sustainable

Sarah McGinnis April 16, 2021

Fashion evolves and adapts to the environment around it. Since the Covid-19 pandemic hit last year, the industry has been acclimating to this massive change.  According to Mckinsey & Company’s...

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art: emily aslanis

the knockoff economy

Sarah McGinnis April 4, 2021

As long as clothing has existed, so have counterfeits. The fashion industry, like any other creative field, is no stranger to design theft. Knockoffs can be found on street corners and popular websites...

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photo: lisa helland

the gentrification of thrift stores

Sarah McGinnis March 31, 2021

The fashion industry has rapidly grown to be one of the most detrimental businesses in the world. Damaging production methods, lack of diversity and price-based systems have made mainstream fashion outdated...

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Tik Tok Fashion

Sarah McGinnis November 12, 2020

Since state-mandated quarantine and social distancing began in the spring, technology has held us together. Social media, livestreams and countless apps not only united people, but industries. The landscape...

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Illustration is by Marina Difranco

Paris Hilton: an influencer’s impact on society

Sarah McGinnis October 18, 2020

She was the original influencer: a socialite, model, actress and businesswoman all in one. A paparazzi darling, reality show star and a staple of Page Six. It seems like the entire world knows her, yet...

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Art by: Sarah M

The truth about luxury brands

Sarah McGinnis September 17, 2020

Luxury fashion has been seen as a sign of status and class for centuries. Everyone dreams of owning these items, but only a select few will ever be able to afford them. A simple monogram or label can...

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Photography done by: Lisa Helland & Evan Seabeck

why do we idolize “It” girls?

Sarah McGinnis September 15, 2020

What makes a celebrity an “It” girl? Sugar, spice and everything nice. Or rather money, plastic surgery and everything she wants. An “It” girl has the means to make herself into whatever she...

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Art by. Sarah M.

Music and fashion intertwined

Sarah McGinnis September 10, 2020

In high school, I felt alienated from the people around me. As a former emo tween, I quickly gravitated toward pop punk music as I got older. I went to my first local punk show at 15 years old, then my...

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art by: sarah mcginnis

Q&A with Aria Olson: creator of high fashion twitter’s virtual met gala

Sarah McGinnis May 4, 2020

As the global pandemic reshapes the world around us, the fashion industry is no exception. The Met Gala, the biggest night in fashion, has always been reserved for the rich and famous for years, sealed...

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the rise of sustainability in fashion

the rise of sustainability in fashion

Sarah McGinnis March 5, 2020

Art: Maryrose Ceccarelli Inspired by Chelsea Carpenter Ten years ago, the average consumer wouldn’t consider the processes used to produce the garment they’re purchasing. By 2020, a conversation...

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history of instagram makeup trends

history of instagram makeup trends

Sarah McGinnis February 11, 2020

Art: Emily Aslanis Five years ago, everyone who wore makeup had carved brows, overlined lips and harshly contoured cheeks. Most young people were imitating what they learned through YouTube tutorials....

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