Sex and Relationships and Their Influence on Fashion.
Fashion and sex make unsurprising bedfellows. As an expression of one’s inner self, fashion is used to create characters and alter egos, act as armor in defense of an oftentimes unforgiving world and bolster political statements. Throughout history, it has solidified iconic careers in the mainstream consciousness and, of course, caused scandal and controversy. Equally, […]
From Topshop to No Shop: The Decline of a Fashion Retail Giant
Niamh Buckley discusses the recent acquisition of the Topshop brand by prolific online retailer ASOS. ASOS has taken over Topshop, absorbing it and other brands from the Arcadia group into its corporation. Considering the recent surge in online fashion retail, then this development does not come as a total shock. Personally, I stopped shopping […]
For The Love Of Fashion
“The relationship between today’s society and the influencers of the fashion world is powerful, bordering obsessive, and certainly unrequited. So why is it that we feel the need to lean so heavily on both celebrities and influencers for fashion inspiration? Why is it that so many of us can’t decide for ourselves what style we […]
Political Threads: Becoming More Than an Outfit
“Why in the name of God is there a man standing in the Chambers of the US Capitol wearinggoat horns?” To answer that, I pose another question: “Why does AOC always wear redlipstick?” From insurrection to Lady Hale’s iconic brooch, Emer O’Sullivan weighs in on thegendered hypocrisy of fashion in politics. Back in semester one […]
A Week in My Wardrobe: January Edition
“Working stylish, bright, and fun seasonal pieces into my year-round wardrobe is something that I try really hard to do, not only because it is more sustainable and means I get more wear out of my clothes, but also because it brings with it a bit of Summer light and joy into dark and boring […]
Not all Smiles: The Problem of Mental Health in the Fashion Industry
Fashion Staff Writer Emma Treacy delves into the dark side of the modelling industry. Editor’s note: This article contains references to suicide and sexual harassment. What is the world of fashion really like for the radiant faces of it’s industry? From runway models to Instagram influencers, there is a normalization of unattainable lifestyles and […]