Author: circleoffashion

  • Clothing Swap

    Clothing Swap

    Sept 18th from 4-7pm

  • The “Clean Girl” Aesthetic: How Did We Get Here?

    Chloë Isaac Edited by Naomi Gupta The appeal of the Clean Girl aesthetic at a glance is easily understood: it markets  simplicity and  effortlessness that are presented as attainable, combined with underlying themes of wellness and success. The fact of the matter is that the Clean Girl aesthetic requires far more of its devotees than…

  • Inditex: The Harsh Reality of Shopping

    Lisa Matmati Edited by Naomi Gupta Zara, Bershka, Pull&Bear, Stradivarius; most of us (especially Europeans) either shop in these stores, or know someone who does. Their similarity? All of them are owned by the Spanish group Inditex, which has been in the midst of controversy since 2020.  The Inditex Group and all the brands it…

  • WHAT DO I WEAR TO FROSH

    Olivia Taylor Edited by Lucy Kaskie Wondering what to wear for Frosh? McGill’s freshmen orientation is an exciting time of first impressions, so feeling your best is a must. With first impressions comes the chance to exhibit your personal style–but this can be a challenge when you’re wearing the same required t-shirt every day and…

  • SUMMER 2023 TRENDS RECAP

    Emilie Oceane Lespinasse Edited by Ella Querin Summer is THE time to experiment with one’s style as the weather allows us to be more playful rather than focusing on trying not to freeze in the cold. As the sweet, slow days of summer come to a close, here is a recap of some of the…

  • Size, Style, and Sensation: The Diesel Micro Skirt Backlash

    INES LONTRADE Edited by Angélique Gouws Whether you like it or not, it is undeniable that the Diesel micro skirt has made a hell of an impression. From the runway to your Instagram feed and your favorite influencers, the piece has clearly captured the spotlight. It all started on the Miu Miu runway during the…

  • Tumblr – A Raise From the Grave?

    ANGÉLIQUE GOUWS Edited by Alyssa Chalmers Fashion runs in a cycle. Trends come and go, reappearing a decade or two later in a new form. Or at least it used to be within a decade or so.  Think of 2019, when the style of the 80s quickly arose again in the form of windbreakers, mom…

  • Jane Birkin’s Most Iconic Looks

    MANON FILLON-ADISHA EDITED BY ANGÉLIQUE GOUWS British actress and singer Jane Birkin was the retro-style icon who gave name to the famously recognizable Birkin bag. She was known for her unique, effortless, and timeless looks, and was one of the most acclaimed muses in the fashion world. Her recent passing on July 16th was a…

  • AI Fashion Week

    Luiza de Campos Mello Grijns Chat GPT may have taken centre-stage in the latest of Artificial Intelligence technology taking our world by storm (especially during finals season), but these developments don’t stop there. In the fashion industry, we’ve already seen AI photo-shoots, AI models, and now recently, the announcement of an AI fashion week. The…

  • Bloke to Blokette: The Best of Both Worlds

    Alyssa Chalmers This rising trend is probably one of my favourites to see gain internet popularity as of late. Blokette is defined as a feminine twist on the popular ‘bloke core’ aesthetic that has been all over social media for the last couple months, or at least on my side of the internet. However, I…