Fashion has always been more than just clothing, it’s a powerful form of self-expression, identity, and often protest. Throughout history, fashion has been used to challenge authority, express political beliefs, and show support for movements. From color to the cut of a hemline, garments have carried messages that go far beyond style. Fashion can become […]
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The Y2K craze is back, bringing with it the return of low-rise jeans and juicy couture tracksuits. However, the real staple of the early 2000s wardrobe was animal print, be it cheetah, zebra, or leopard. Animal print is probably the most prevalent example of taking inspiration from nature, which got me thinking: where else has
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Credit: Pinterest For centuries, clothing has been a medium of self-expression and gender distinction. Whether using color, silhouette, or style, designers have used their creations to indicate a person’s gender identity. In recent years, gender ambiguity in fashion seems to be more popular than ever; however, this is not a new trend. Androgynous clothing has
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Credit: Pinterest – nolcollective.com The true hallmark of a quality garment is the narrative woven into it. But the weaving of a narrative is not always a conscious process: it is also the natural result of creating something with care and intention. When the individuals who create garments spend weeks, months and even years intricately
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Credit: Pinterest Thrifting clothes is a phenomenon that has burst into mainstream media in recent years. Our generation is one that appears to care about environmental sustainability more so than older generations, and the rise of thrifting is a direct example of this. However, fast fashion was growing in popularity before thrifting ever hit the
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