Official Blog of the Fashion Merchandising and Design Society at Virginia Tech
Merchandise is a hook for any brand or icon. YouTubers, brand ambassadors, dance companies, non-profit organizations, and so many other outlets use merchandise as a way to promote and advertise their brands/companies. Therefore, we all know how important it is; especially if it looks nice, is FREE, and available to anyone. People love free things, [...]
Fashion comes in many forms. There aren’t set ways as to how you present yourself or express yourself. One main outlet for people to express their taste for fashion is incorporated in dance. Dance comes in several forms, it’s extremely intercultural and brings people from all over the world together. One type of Indian Classical [...]
The designs a celebrity wears to an award show is always the most interesting part of the show. What is he gonna wear? What is she gonna wear? The outfits the celebrities wear to these events place a stamp on their timeline and set off thousands of news reports regarding the latest fashion. The most [...]
We have all heard this term; the words “fast fashion” can hold several meanings for people who are unsure about what it is, how it is impacting our society, and the pros and cons associated with it. This is a contemporary term which is used to describe the inexpensive designs that fashion retailers move from [...]
Fusion: the idea of combining several cultures or even a couple with certain western cultures has been very popular nowadays. International cultures, like Indian, Italian, Chinese, for example, have integrated within western cultures to design outfits that fit both. Additionally, this style of fusion has been adapted by a majority of the people, especially in [...]
This sweater weather, we all want to fill our closets with cute sweaters, scarves, jackets, cardigans, leggings, and so much more. The one catch is staying warm while also looking fashionable. Nowadays, there are several ways to do this, but let’s just say that scarves, jackets, oversized sweaters, and flannels are the ways to go. [...]
Fashion shows are a way for models to express themselves as well as the current trends in society. With various fashion shows being presented internationally and nationally, models from all over the world have an opportunity to showcase the current styles and the many different ways to present them. In our modern society, various cultures [...]
Cultural appropriation has been a prominent factor in the fashion industry since the beginning of time. When we think of fashion, one of the first factors that comes into our head is culture. Culture plays a huge role and is very significant in the fashion industry as it influences dress, modesty, traditions, and developing trends [...]
If you haven't heard already, the Fashion Merchandising and Design Society is holding its annual fashion show coordinated by Lissandra Cartagena and Meredith Cox this year. The show will be in the Squires Commonwealth Ballroom at 8pm on April 12th. If you remember last year's show, it was all about summer vibes, but this year [...]
Have you ever wanted to work backstage at a fashion show? Well, now is your chance! The Fashion Merchandising and Design Society is once again searching for stagers to work backstage during the show on April 12th. I spoke to Blythe Boyd, who was a stager in last year's show, to get more insight on [...]
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