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The Student News Site of Kent State University

a magazine

The Student News Site of Kent State University

a magazine

photo: maddie shivas // models: maddie shivas, sam parks and natalie storie

‘90s, ‘00s trends are here to stay in 2023

Kailah Cherney February 20, 2023

Fashion of the ‘90s and early 2000s fashion have some of the most significant influences on today’s trends. Heavily influenced by Gen X icons, favored pieces like shin-length slip dresses and oversized...

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photo courtesy of SheTerria Sparks

sheterria sparks is creating her own opportunity 

Jillian Saliba February 19, 2023

Fashion inspiration is different for every individual, that’s what makes it unique. Some grow up with a love for fashion while others grow into it. Many people find their inspiration from different things,...

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illustration by katelyn niester

pharrell williams is the new face of louis vuitton’s menswear

Caitlin Hall February 17, 2023

Louis Vuitton is responsible for some of the most iconic moments in fashion history, and looks that we could never forget, many of those because of the late Virgil Abloh. He became creative director of...

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illustration by diana peterkoski

on the hunt: the vintage shops of florence

Mariah Alanskas February 17, 2023

Peppered throughout the winding streets of Florence lies stores filled with used, upcycled and vintage wares from one of Europe’s premier fashion capitals. Within these shops, a fashion lover’s oasis...

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photo by pearl heinley

the fabric pantry gives back to fashion students 

Chloe Robertson February 16, 2023

The Fabric Pantry, a Kent State fashion organization, provides materials and fabrics to creative students on campus. The pantry was created specifically for fashion students who do not have access to transportation...

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illustration by grace carmen

‘whering’ the future: using ai to dress

Luiz Henrique Dal'Berto February 15, 2023

Have you ever felt the anxiety of waking up in the morning and not knowing what to wear, despite having a closet full of clothes? Well, you are not alone.   Fashion is a form of self-expression,...

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photo: manik roy on unsplash

is tiktok predicting the state of the world based on the accessories we wear?

Finora Reilly February 15, 2023

In the last century, there has been a range of what is being put forward and worn in the world of fashion. But how much does it matter and how much should we let it affect us?  Fashion and the...

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photo by wilhelm gunkel on unsplash

i’m in a situationship, what do I do for valentine’s day? 

Clémence Pasteur February 13, 2023

Are you in the talking phase? Seeing phase? Sex phase? Exclusive but unofficial phase?    Well, you’re not alone!    I started seeing this guy about two weeks ago, and let me...

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illustration by nadia stewart

sustainability is taking over the universe

Amanda Le February 12, 2023

More than a decade ago, sustainability started to become an industry buzzword, but now, it’s an expectation within the fashion community. From the insightful influence of Kent State University School...

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modista fashion group hosted a small business expo featuring more than 20 student-owned businesses. // photo by kelly koegler

modista highlights student entrepreneurs at small business expo

Finora Reilly February 11, 2023

On Wednesday, Feb. 8, Modista Fashion Group hosted its first small business expo which exposed both club and community members to their peers’ small businesses. Modista was founded in 2008 and focused...

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illustration: caroline hill

‘emily in paris’: is she really a marketing expert?

Fernanda Pasetti Bordin February 10, 2023

Love it or hate it, you have certainly heard of Netflix's popular TV show, “Emily in Paris” (2020). The story follows the American Emily Cooper, played by Lily Collins, who is a marketing executive...

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collage: genevieve davis // photos sourced from pexels

could gatekeeping positively impact the future of fashion?

Chloe Ritzic February 9, 2023

In this age of social media and sharing, disclosing the product information about our newest outfits seems like nothing out of the ordinary. Most viral videos and popular Instagram posts host thousands...

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