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Mar 23, 2023

Fashion Favs Black Celebrity Femmes

#1: Rihanna’s Naked Swarovski Crystal Dress at the 2014 Council of Fashion Designers of America The CFDA Fashion Awards is an annual award show highlighting some of fashion’s most notable designers, their collections and other contributors to the industry. According to FashionABC, “The CFDA Fashion Awards, which acknowledges excellence in fashion design, has been called…

Mar 9, 2023

Legend Series: @aliyahsinterlude1

Aliyah Bah, commonly known throughout social media as @aliyahsinterlude1, is a Black influencer taking the digital world by storm. Aliyah started off her career showing off her creative, alternative fashion taste and style while also speaking on relatable opinions. Aliyah has become a social media socialite, creating her own aesthetic, and getting invited to high-fashion…

Mar 9, 2023

The Black Artist Coalition’s Flex Your Fit!

On Feb. 23, the Black Artist Coalition intertwined two of my favorite things, Black people and fashion to create an evening full of creativity and glam. The Flex Your Fit event was hosted by the President and Vice President of the organization, Kierstan Hicks and Laila Monadi. It featured Black individuals across campus who desired…

Feb 27, 2023

Introducing a Legend: Virgil Abloh

Virgil Abloh was born Sept. 30, 1980, in Rockford, Illinois, to Ghanaian immigrant parents. Abloh is the founder of the famous streetwear brand, Off-White, and is one of the most notable creative directors behind the Louis Vuitton Menswear Collection. Abloh’s work within the fashion industry was revolutionary. He was coined by the New York Times…

Feb 14, 2023

The Beauty of Culture in Fashion

Who knew fashion could be so culturally competent? As the fashion industry progresses and designers continue to open their minds to new innovations, trends and ideas, the garments released are beautiful and creative testaments to the growing industry. I noticed this with how designers choose to represent their cultures and cultures they have had the…

Jan 26, 2023

The “De-yassification” of Queers

It’s sad to say, but heteronormativity has the queer community in a tight chokehold and has yet to let go.  Heteronormativity, as described by the European Institute for Gender Equality, is the idea that heterosexuality is the norm, natural and is preferred in society compared to homosexuality, bisexuality, pansexuality, etc. Within heteronormativity comes gender roles…

Nov 17, 2022

Coperni’s Spray on Fabric at Paris Fashion Week

Fashion week is an event where fashion designers and brands, also known as “houses”, showcase new lines of clothing pieces. The event lasts for a week, giving it its signature name. The event happens in four cities around the world: New York, Milan, London and Paris.  During Paris Fashion Week, which was from Monday, Sep.…

Oct 7, 2022

Kim K’s Met Gala Mishap

If unnecessary were an event, Kim Kardashian receiving redundant backlash for wearing Marylin Monroe’s Happy Birthday Mr. President dress would be the first thing that comes to mind.  Earlier this spring, the theme of the Met Gala was Gilded Glamour. Referring to the transformative era within American history, the Gilded Age was a time in…

Sep 22, 2022

An Ode to the 2000’s: Recap of Black Student Board’s ‘Y2K Fest’

Juicy Couture, Baby Phat, low-rise jeans, platform sandals, oversized jerseys, rhinestone baby tees, bedazzled sunglasses and chunky necklaces. These were just a few of the iconic clothing pieces shown off at the Black Student Boards “Y2K Fest” located in Talley Ballroom on Thursday, Sept. 15.  The early 2000’s was an iconic time period within American…