Author: circleoffashion
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Written by Zoё Frantz Edited by Léah Champagne Here we are again—the clock strikes midnight on December 31, and we celebrate the start of another year. The new year can signal a renewal in numerous ways: some may resolve to pick up a new hobby, or perhaps quit a pesky habit. For others, myself included,…
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Written By Naomi Pang Edited By Ella Caverson Ever since I was a kid, I’ve had two things in common—the struggle of poor vision and a passion for fashion. Since eyeglasses rarely made an appearance in fashion media, I never wanted to wear them. This developed a deep reliance on contact lenses for years. However,…
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Written by Sam Knowlton Edited by Léah Champagne A long line outside a department store is not headline-worthy in Paris, unless that line forms not for a luxury store, but for SHEIN. When the fast fashion giant opened its first permanent physical location inside the department store BHV Marais this month, both shoppers and protestors…
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By: Charlotte Dominy Edited by: Léah Champagne Walking into Centre Jax’s venue for the Fall Circle of Fashion runway show was like stepping into the theme of Ecliptica itself. The dark wood of the old church was lit with deep blue lights that cascaded to the ceiling, and the dim atmosphere created an allure perfect…
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Written by Naomi Pang, Edited by Ella Caverson When thinking about classic Parisian fashion, there is one brand that comes to mind, and that is Chanel. From its iconic interlocking “C”s logo to its classic flap bags, Chanel’s pieces have been a staple in the fashion scene for a century. In the recent Paris Fashion…
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Written by Sam Knowlton, Edited by Léah Champagne Late last year, Ralph Lauren won the CFDA Women’s Wear Designer of the Year award. His first major CFDA win in years, and an interesting full-circle moment for a designer who claimed the same prize at the very first CFDA Awards over 4 decades ago in 1981.…
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Written by Charlotte Dominy, Edited by Leah Gilbert When thinking about fashion, the lover thinks of the shows, designers, and movements that resonate with them the most. The critic, however, can think of many flaws: Overconsumption, harmful individuality complexes, unnecessary hierarchy, and a tone deaf approach to the world’s outside events. Even fashion lovers can…
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Written by Luke Smith, Edited by Jack Bouchard The rosary is no longer kept on the nightstand; it dangles from the thin necks of models and pop icons. Lace veils, prayer hands, bruised knees, gold crosses, and holy tears no longer decorate the vigil to Mother Mary. Instead, they decorate the room of a twenty-something-year-old…
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Written by Sam Knowlton Edited by Léah Champagne Timberland and Moon Boot wearers rejoice! It’s almost that time of the year again when we’re going to have to start thinking about the weather before slipping on our footwear and stepping outside every morning. With truly snowy climates often seen as an afterthought in the fashion…
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Written by Zoё Frantz Edited by Jack Bouchard The year was 1995; Supergrass’ iconic Britpop anthem Alright was sweeping the globe, the Sony Playstation was launched to the delight of gamers around the world, and Pixar’s Toy Story hit theatres, capturing the joy of adults and children alike. Within this milieu, in a Huntington Beach…