Official Blog of the Fashion Merchandising and Design Society at Virginia Tech
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You’ve probably noticed that, within our society, pink is for girls and blue is for boys. But as we all know, fashion doesn’t always follow societal norms, which leaves a huge white space in the industry. Clothing is so much more than a way to cover our bodies, it’s how we express ourselves; it’s how [...]
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 [...]
Skinny jeans is a recognizable name with a recognizable style that went with it. Everyone all over the country exclusively wore skinny jeans from 2014-2017 and it was hard to imagine any other type of jean becoming popular. Over time it seems skinny jeans has become less and less popular to the point they have [...]
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 [...]
