Official Blog of the Fashion Merchandising and Design Society at Virginia Tech
Trends, outfits, and everything stylish.
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 [...]
Remember how in every packaged costume bag that said "Pirate" there was always a big loose fitting shirt with the puffiest sleeves? Well, now that is back in fashion for us who thought it was the best thing ever. No, I did not stutter. Puffy sleeves are back, ladies. The drama of having a sleeve [...]
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, [...]
I don't know about everyone else, but I am a major sweatshirt fanatic. It doesn't really matter the occasion anymore, I always strive to be comfortable in the cooler months of the year. To most, a sweatshirt seems so unfashionable because it's so easy to just throw on and walk out of the door, and [...]
Black sneakers have become an essential part to any great lineup of shoes. The beauty of all black shoes is that they are able to match with anything you wear. Not only are they a clean look, they will also last longer than any other pair of shoes you own. Below are some great suggestions [...]
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 [...]
Imagine its 2010 and you’re rocking a neon explosion of an outfit, brought to you by Limited Too, (of course!). A decade later, neon brights are making a comeback as the proliferating palette of the 2020 spring and summer seasons. Valentino sparked interest in neon greens and pinks in the Pierpaolo Piccioli Spring/ Summer 2020 [...]
It's always nice to be bombarded on Instagram with red carpet dresses and suits after an award ceremony. With the free gift to wear absolutely whatever you desire to the Grammy's, the designs tend to bounce all over the place, but like every year, some common silhouettes, color palettes, and trends show more frequently than [...]
Feathers have always been a statement in the fashion world. However, the trend has returned, and this time it is being incorporated into outfits in all sorts of ways, from the runway to casual streetwear. The days of lavish feather boas will remain an iconic period in fashion, but lately feathers are popping up in [...]
Thrifting is the new popular trend as it is affordable, environmentally conscious, and a fun way to spend your time. It is not creating more fast-fashion, nor is it a way to break the bank as each item is usually in the lower price range. Thrifting can be so much fun too as it can [...]
