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A woman holds up a pair of black jeans amidst a growing pile of clothes in a landfill.

Opinion: Fast fashion is a fast no

Grace Hsu, Co-Features Editor Nov 6, 2023

As a high schooler, it has become increasingly harder to keep up with fashion trends. New brands are always emerging. Specific clothing items go viral in a week—then disappear from the spotlight after a month. For these reasons, teenagers want to be able to buy cheap, “disposable,” clothes of low...

TikTok has forever changed sneaker culture for the worse.

How TikTok ruined sneaker culture

Andrew Fang, Staff Writer Feb 13, 2023

TikTok is a short-form video-sharing social media, which has gained significant popularity, mainly among teens, over the last couple of years. TikTok has brought drastic change towards the dynamics of sneaker culture, whether it would be setting new trends or reviving old ones, it is undoubted...

Alyssa Guglielmo styles a black corset upon a dark emerald green dress.

Corsets are returning to popularity

Jane Edison, Columnist Apr 16, 2021

Created in the early 1500s, corsets have been in the world of fashion longer than toilets have been in use. However, the use of corsets in fashion has been inconsistent. From undergarments, to dress layers, to statement pieces, the corset's purpose has evolved numerous times. In the fashion world,...

Fate: The Winx Saga, doesn't compare to the original Winx Club.

Netflix’s Winx Club adaptation will clip your wings

Unnati Bhat, Social Media Manager Jan 29, 2021

A tasteless and boring disgrace would be what comes to mind when I think of this atrocious money-grab Netflix calls a show. Premiered on Netflix on January 22nd, "Fate: The Winx Saga" is an adaptation of the 2000's popular children's cartoon "Winx Club". Unlike the fashion-forward, diverse, and interesting...

Men's Fall Fashion Trends

Men’s Fall Fashion Trends

Garret O’Connor, Staff Writer Nov 3, 2015

Want to kickstart your wardrobe but don't know where to start? Here's 10 tips to crank your style up to 11. Pin Rolling Jeans Your outfit is on point- your jeans fit great, your shirt suits your style– but the highlight of it all is the shoes. Pin rolling your jeans puts your shoes in the spotlight...

2014 Fall Fashion Trends

2014 Fall Fashion Trends

Oct 22, 2014
This year's fall fashion is recycling some of last year's sport-themed attire with varsity jackets and 90s grunge with edgy pieces like leather pants and motorcycle jackets. Designers are also taking inspiration from the 1960s "mod" look with bold prints, bright colors, and pastels.