Official Blog of the Fashion Merchandising and Design Society at Virginia Tech
One of the biggest ways to combat environmental damage caused by the fashion industry is to utilize recycling to make new garments and fabrics. Dalapati et al. used the most readily available biopolymer, cellulose, to make recyclable hydrophobic, or water repellent, materials which will assist in oil spill clean-up. Cotton, being made up of almost [...]
The holidays are right around the corner and you know what that means, it’s time to go gift shopping. Naturally, you want to give meaningful gifts to show your appreciation for the people that you love; but it can get a little tricky. Everyone has varying interests, wants, and needs; which can make things feel [...]
An icon. A trailblazer. A star. A natural- born creative. A master of all that he accomplished. Virgil Abloh was one of the most influential fashion architects of our time who paved the way for young designers with new visions and idiosyncratic talents similar to his. He was more than a leader in fashion. Abloh [...]
When you see the word ‘capsule,’ chances are the memories of a brown, cardboard shoe box filled with random knick knacks and whatchamacallits from your childhood floods your imagination. I’ve definitely made a few time capsules in my lifetime, however none of them have ever seemed to resurface. My younger selves treasured gems are more [...]
One of the best and worst things that happen each year is a new fashion trend being made or rediscovered. That feeling of wearing something unique whether it be a different cut of denim, style of clothing, or accessory can really make you feel special, but once people catch on, it's over. I don't know [...]
As we transition into winter, this year’s staple shoes are becoming clear. While Pinterest, Instagram, and Tiktok have most of the outfit elements covered, shoes can be a little bit harder to reach a consensus on. So I have created a guide for every type of shoe you might reach for this season. SNEAKERS: You [...]
No matter who you are or what type of birthday celebrations you attend, most likely, the person celebrating their birthday is wearing some kind of piece resembling the celebration to signify the holiday. Whether it be something as little as a pin or crown all the way to the classic birthday sash, the staple piece [...]
The 2000's was the era of a new century, style, and attitude, and with the new century came emos. "Emotional hardcore" people, a.k.a emos, were an evolutionary stage of punks from the 1990's characterized by their head-to-toe black statement outfits, obsession with emotional punk-rock music, and the creative eye-catching hair creations. Like the punk scene, [...]
Along with the age of social media and people being able to build media platforms for themselves, a specific term has become popularized throughout the world: influencer, which is a title or profession for many people, a job which never existed before just a couple of years ago. An influencer is someone who devotes so [...]
Lately, I've been running around like an anxious maniac worrying about every possible thing that can go wrong with my future. I didn't realize junior year would carry so much pressure along with it. But, when it comes to getting the best internship, or even getting one at all, is when I find myself stressing [...]
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