Official Blog of the Fashion Merchandising and Design Society at Virginia Tech
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 [...]
If you haven't heard already, the Fashion Merchandising and Design Society is holding their annual fashion show on April 12th and are actively looking for models. Now, I know what you're thinking, "me? walk in front of hundreds of people? no way!" Well, honestly, that was me last year. I heard auditions were approaching and [...]
Didn't you hear? Sequins are for life, not just for Christmas parties. Shining bright like a diamond has been reserved strictly for Rihanna for awhile now, but no more! In both London and New York, sequins have reigned supreme on the SS18 catwalks, coming in many incarnations: shoes, dresses, trousers, blazers, and accessories. Instagram's sparkle filter [...]
Menswear has certainly been a major source of female style inspiration for many years. It could be because wearing sneakers is way more comfortable (and convenient) than high heels, but who really knows. This trend has skyrocketed this past season with designers like Alexander McQueen going crazy for menswear inspired garments. Here's the top 3 [...]
We all remember when pajamas made it into street-wear or when duvet coats could be found on every corner. But, this season, thanks to designers like Balenciaga and Gucci, fashions newest trend has taken over; the robe. The lazy girl in us all is definitely rejoicing for this look. But, don't get too excited, it's [...]
The world in which we live in today can definitely take a toll on one's mental health; especially college students. We face challenges and pressures that cause us to feel overwhelmed such as living on our own for the first time. This feeling can often progress to more serious issues like depression and anxiety. However, there [...]
Methane, or waste methane that comes from landfills, is much more potent than carbon dioxide and a massive environmental hazard. In California, the company Mango Materials is using waste methane to feed a certain type of bacteria that eats methane and develops a biodegradable form of polyester fiber. When the methane is consumed, they produce [...]
If you were unable to make it this past Thursday to FMDS's annual fashion show, do not fear! Here is everything you missed and more! On April 13, coordinators Channing Cason and Sarah Minnix had the entire Commonwealth ballroom in Squires looking like an underwater fairy tale. With blue and green curtains hiding the backstage [...]
Even though it appears the life span of haute couture is coming to an end due to crime and terrorism across the globe, especially within the city of Paris, there is actually far more life in this trade than meets the eye. As designers search for a new and fresh way to capture the world's [...]
