Official Blog of the Fashion Merchandising and Design Society at Virginia Tech
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 [...]
Anyone else struggling to find fashion inspiration this fall? Here is your guide to elevating your wardrobe for this fall season. Most of us feel comfortable walking around in oversized, warm sweaters and leggings, but this year your fall wardrobe is being tuned up a notch. To enhance your fall 2021 attire, try looking into [...]
It’s no secret that designer brands are viewed as, for the most part, the center of fashion. When looking at companies like Louis Vuitton and Chanel, and looking at designers like Alexander McQueen and Tom Ford, their designs tend to hold the “standard” for what is fashionable, at least for the season they’re designing for. [...]
As the weather gets cooler, and the walks across campus begin to feel longer; the desire to be bundled up in your sweatpants and sweatshirts is at an all time high. But who says that you can’t be? You can look just as put together in your favorite pair of sweatpants as you would be [...]
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 [...]
By Grace Dinges It is well known that the fashion and textiles industry is a main contributor to environmental harm, but what is being done to alleviate this? Taking a sustainable spin on smart textiles is an up and coming method to decrease some of the negative impacts being caused by the industry. Smart textiles [...]
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 [...]
As you’re getting ready to splurge for that perfect outfit for the summer or for a special event where do you look to shop? There’s a high chance that those shops support fast fashion. Fast fashion has been a growing trend and problem all over the world and it is only becoming worse and more [...]
The trend of minimalist fashion has started to become more and more popular in recent months. Minimalist fashion is the use of neutral, black, and white simple wardrobe “staples” in everyday outfits. Examples of these looks can be seen on influencers such as Kim Kardashian and Emma chamberlain, as these two are responsible for most [...]
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