Official Blog of the Fashion Merchandising and Design Society at Virginia Tech
As Valentine's day creeps around the corner, it's important to remember that there are other ways to celebrate love other than with a significant other; you can do so with your friends too! My friends and I are celebrating our first galentine's day together this year and I couldn't be more excited, and it's not [...]
As we start approaching the bitter cold season, it's time to start bundling up and staying warm while still looking stylish. Winter fashion has been a long-time favorite of mine because of all the different pieces that can form an outfit; it's all about layering! In this article, I'll be listing specific clothing pieces and [...]
Photo: Sarah Golliver Over the last few years, more and more people are becoming informed about the horrors behind the fast fashion industry. From being one of the most pollutant industries to using child and cheap labor, staying aware of what these types of businesses do for profit makes it almost revolting to continue supporting [...]
Fall 2020 fashion week is the only event that's saving me from devastation as the end of my favorite season is almost here. Watching fashion at its peak from the minds of brilliant designers makes the stress of schoolwork slowly fade away and the day dreams of me sitting front row in all of these [...]
Poodle skirts, legwarmers, mix-and-match prints, the list goes on and on with fashion trends from past decades. Each decade had their own unique style that people remember, reminisce, or even loathe. Looking back, it seems as though the decade did not show much individuality when it came to local trends, only repetition of old trends, [...]
Matching is out, but coordination is in. This article goes out to all the couples that share a love for fashion! In my opinion, it often comes off as tacky or a little too corny when couples match each other from head to toe. There is a much better way to complement your significant other, [...]
Aesthetic, comfort, and variety. These are three words I would choose to describe the timeless style and my favorite type of fashion: streetwear. Originally starting in the 1970's, streetwear has evolved and become extremely popular throughout the years, especially with the youth. Influencers like A$AP Rocky, Kanye, Travis Scott, and more, contribute to the style [...]
Everyone knows that fall is the superior out of all seasons. Thanks to Virginia weather, fall slapped us right across the face when we least expected it. I for one, am not complaining because now my closet can reach its full potential and I can really start dressing. Nevertheless, some of you may ask, [...]
