LET’S HEAR IT FOR THE BOYS: Just a Hint
With all of the progress our society has made in the past century, it’s surprising that some colors are still so gendered. We live in an era of nearly complete sartorial freedom, yet pinks and purples...
View ArticleLET’S HEAR IT FOR THE BOYS: Biker Boy
Reflective panels, neoprene and vinyl are quickly becoming associated with more than utilitarian vests and coveralls. During the past few seasons, these fabrics have popping up all over on the runway,...
View ArticleLET’S HEAR IT FOR THE BOYS: A Different Kind Of Bling
Perhaps I’m biased, since I’m majoring in sculpture, but art students strike me as some of the most stylish students on campus. And even if you disagree, you have to admit that they at least dress...
View ArticleLET’S HEAR IT FOR THE BOYS: Oversize Me
Fashion is ever evolving and garment silhouettes change constantly with the times. Hemlines go up and down, and waistlines move in and out. Recognizing these changes is key to being fashion-forward and...
View ArticleLET’S HEAR IT FOR THE BOYS: Sleepwalker
Normally, I try to avert my eyes when I see pajamas on campus. I’m talking specifically about those fleece pajama bottoms with the gaudy, garish patterns. Their fabrics and cuts are terrible and...
View ArticleGive Well, Live Well: Bead Relief
“A small bracelet makes a big change” is the motto behind the eco-friendly company, Bead Relief. Each hand-beaded bracelet benefits as many causes as possible by donating 25 percent of the profits of...
View ArticleHome for the Holidays: Bryn Taubensee
It’s strange, but I don’t really know what going home is like. I go to college in my hometown of Bloomington, Indiana, so I’m always home. Though it’s been convenient to stay here, I wish I could...
View ArticleLET’S HEAR IT FOR THE BOYS: Grape Punch
If you aren’t a sneakerhead, let me tell you now: the world of sneakers is much more complicated than you think. The styles, terms, marks of authenticity and so on… overwhelming! It’s a hybrid of...
View ArticleLET’S HEAR IT FOR THE BOYS: On Fire
Leather, leather, leather. That word seems to be on everyone’s lips this year. It’s true: leather is a great, durable classic that you can’t really go wrong with, but at the same time, I’m getting...
View ArticleLET’S HEAR IT FOR THE BOYS: Lookin’ Sharp
Embellishments can be tricky. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve seen a good jacket or shirt ruined by rhinestones or studs. They can clutter an otherwise nice design, or even make an item look...
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