Official Blog of the Fashion Merchandising and Design Society at Virginia Tech
Everybody loves a tacky sweater Christmas party, but if you’re trying to impress this holiday season, then it’s time to leave the tackiness at home. The holidays are full of visual overload with all the red and green and of course, the sparkle. Here’s how to remain festive, but classy for wherever you find yourself [...]
You don’t have to live in LA or NYC to gain a substantial following on social media. Fashion exists everywhere, which means so do fashion bloggers. Although they tend to get overshadowed, Virginia has a great network of fashionistas from Richmond to NOVA. I enjoy following local people because they post about your area whether [...]
When we buy new jeans for fall or shop online, we often don’t think about where are clothes come from besides the brand printed on the tag. The clothing and textile industry is one of the leading contributors to global pollution. Cotton, which is found in most clothing, takes thousands of gallons of water to [...]
I know what you’re thinking. We JUST got back to school, why do we need to start looking for internships for next summer? The fashion industry is extremely competitive and fast-paced so we all need to stay ahead of the crowd. By starting your search early, you can figure out what kind of experience you [...]
Good news, fellow clothing hoarders, you are right for hanging on to those jeans you were told would never be fashionable again. Thanks to the cyclical and ever-changing life of fashion, trends from the past are reborn and refreshed to be great pieces in your modern-day wardrobe. Here are a few items we thought were [...]
With the new season comes a need to refresh your current wardrobe. Like most college students, you probably have a strict budget, but a desire to buy everything you see. So, I’ve compiled some tips to give your current wardrobe a makeover that won’t break the bank. Embroidery Embroidery is VERY in this season and [...]
Bold colors finally come out of hibernation as soon as we exit the dreary winter months and start prepping for warmer days and brighter colors. Color blocking is a great yet bold way to show off your excitement for spring while remaining on-trend. For those of you who are unfamiliar with this concept, color blocking [...]
We’ve all heard the saying, “If you don’t like the weather in Blacksburg, just wait a few minutes!” This seems to be a pretty accurate representation of the sudden changes in temperature we’ve been experiencing, and how annoying is it when you’re shivering for your 8 am and sweating through your heavy coat by noon? [...]
The 2017 SAG Awards were this past Sunday and there were so many great fashion moments happening on the red carpet. Somehow, I was able to pick my top 10 favorite looks so here’s the breakdown of the best-of-the-best: Kirsten Dunst in Christian Dior Kirsten looks amazing in this all-white ensemble and I love the [...]
It’s Haute Couture season with the most elite fashion lines being presented in Paris starting January 22nd and ending on the 26th. Dior, of course, is among the most elite and iconic fashion houses. But, this show was especially unique due to the Artistic Director, Maria Grazia Chiuri, debuting her first couture collection for the [...]
