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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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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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Illustrator: Sydney Stanislawski

Brandy Hell-ville

Mallory Hughes March 1, 2025

While most documentaries about corrupt brands persuade consumers not to shop there and prompt them to boycott, this was not the case for the popular brand, Brandy Melville.    Brandy Melville...

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Photographer:Diamond Kennison 
Creative director: Ty’Naya McNeal
Stylist: TyNaya McNeal, Ayla Barbeau, Trinity Sims, Journie Jones
Models: Ariana Robinson, Josiah Owens, Yasmine Adams, Reily Morris

The Lasting Legacy of Black Culture from the ’90s in Today’s Society

Trinity Sims February 28, 2025

The 1990s was one of the most transformative decades for Black culture, marking a period of change and creativity that continues to influence American society today. From music to fashion to entertainment,...

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Illustrator: Pauline Forman

Revolutionize your Wardrobe: Black History in the Making

Ciane Mims February 24, 2025

In 1969, Black educators along with Black United Students at Kent State University advocated for a time where black people could be celebrated. In 1970, Kent State made history as the first alma mater...

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Aesthetics: Fashion Conformity or Self Expression?

Aesthetics: Fashion Conformity or Self Expression?

Hannah Planey February 6, 2025

  Bridget Jones is my icon. No, not my style icon. My life icon. A chaotic and quirky journalist whose love life is incredibly dramatic, she is the perfect character for me to look up to. Jones,...

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Illustration by Eleanor Bartley

When Film Influences Fashion

Lindsay Collier February 6, 2025

Many classic films and musicals have been reimagined, becoming the most discussed watches of 2024. The costume designers on these films create nostalgia for past pop culture phenomena and push the...

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Photos: Emily McMasters  Models: Keira Kurinsky and Natalie Kohler  Stylist: Maria Melucci

Nostalgia in Fashion: Why is it so Important?

Addy Snider February 5, 2025

The other day as I was getting ready, I put on one of my grandpa's old sweatshirts— a very simple navy crew neck. Although I was not initially thinking about the significance of the sweatshirt, throughout...

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