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Photos: Susanna Searls

Return of the Classy Shoe

Susanna Searls March 25, 2025

Big, chunky sneakers were all the rage ever since the 2020s brought the Y2K revival. More recently, the fashion pendulum has swung back: People have been trading in their casual footwear for more dainty,...

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Photo Courtesy of Mia Sterling

Spring ’25 FSO Fashion Show: IT’S ONLY A GAME

Mia Sterling March 24, 2025

On Friday, March 21, Fashion Student Organization (FSO) held their Spring 2025 Goodwill fashion show in Cartwright Hall. The show, titled “It’s Only a Game,” consisted of talented designers,...

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1960's Mod Fashion: A Deep Dive

1960’s Mod Fashion: A Deep Dive

Natalie Heater March 23, 2025

When you think of the term “Mod Fashion,” what comes to mind? Perhaps, fashion icons like Twiggy or Mary Quant. Maybe you think of A-line mini skirts and patent-leather go-go boots. Whatever you...

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Should We Dress our Partners?

Should We Dress our Partners?

Ashley Billings March 23, 2025

One topic I see so often but don’t hear a lot about is the dilemma on whether we should dress our partners or not. Sometimes our partners may naturally adapt to how we dress or ask for our help,...

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Photos: Anthony Albanese

Retro Resurrection: The Psychology Behind Trend Repetition

Mallory Barkley March 21, 2025

You may have seen the theory that fashion recycles itself every 20 years, like when ‘70s fashion came back in the ‘90s or when 2020 saw a Y2K resurgence. Though most consumers don’t put much...

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Illustrator: Corrin Budday

Can Pinterest Really Predict?

Addy Snider March 21, 2025

Trends come and trends go, but sometimes they stick around. These past few years, I have found it hard to keep up with the latest fashion trends and the different aesthetics that consume our algorithm...

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Photo Courtesy of Ashley Billings

Diaries from NYFW

Ashley Billings March 17, 2025

I had the amazing opportunity to go to New York Fashion Week. During my time there I saw so many different designs, shows and fashion in general. Not one person in the room had the same style, and...

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Illustrator: Lucy Ye

What’s Your Aesthetic?

Alanna Dowdy March 7, 2025

When did self-expression become a “copy-paste” trend? “Rockstar Girlfriend,” “Ballerina Core,” “Clean Girl Aesthetic” and “Cottage Core” are all fashion trends everyone has seen...

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Illustrator: Brooklyn Piros

The Devil Wears Djerf Avenue

Tayte Bryan March 7, 2025

Matilda Djerf’s refreshing, minimalistic aesthetic has attracted a community of loyal followers over the years. Her sense of style and playful social media presence are the foundation of her successful...

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Illustrator: Tisa Manandhar

When Passion Meets Practicality: My Transition from Design to Merchandising

Morgan Grant March 7, 2025

Passion. What is it really for? Should your passion shape your future career or be kept in your back pocket?   When preparing for your future career, you know one thing: that you want to...

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Photos courtesy of Adriana Gasiewski

‘Night at the Museum’ Highlights Alumna’s Inclusive Fashion Efforts

Adriana Gasiewski March 6, 2025

  Nearly 10 years ago, then senior Tracy Vollbrecht attended (dis)ABLED BEAUTY, a reception for an installation highlighting adaptive fashion, at the Kent State University Museum.   Vollbrecht,...

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Illustrator: Emma Cynkar

Jacquemus: The Future of Fashion

Trinity Sims March 5, 2025

Simon Porte Jacquemus was only 19 years old when he launched his eponymous fashion label. Born in the South of France, Jacquemus was inspired by the sun-drenched landscapes, playful rustic charm and...

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