Author: circleoffashion

  • David Bowie: A Style Analysis of the Everchanging Starman

    Zoё Frantz Edited by Leah Champagne David Bowie will always have a special place in my heart. Not only does he have a prolific catalogue of music, but through his ever-evolving on-stage personas, he has encouraged people to be themselves, even if those around them did not. Most known for his bright red hair and…

  • Designer Spotlight – Atelier Melrai

    Zoë Frantz Edited by Leah Champagne Atélier Melrai has quickly made a name for itself as a slow-made, stylish brand which specializes in “one of one” pieces of statement jewelry. Known best for their spikey silver seashell necklaces and similar accouterments, Atélier Melrai has been present at multiple McGill pop-ups, including with COF, and many…

  • Florals? For spring? Groundbreaking

    “The Garden of Time”: a close-up analysis of the Met Gala’s looks and theme By Harantxa Jean There is only one time in the year when the harshest fashion critics trade the glitz of red carpets for the comfort of their beds, either embellished with bonnets or messy buns. Despite our backgrounds, accoutered in our…

  • The Formula One Paddock: A Driver’s Runway

    Pénélope Flouret Edited by Ella Querin Formula 1 has been a popular motorsport since the 1950s. Though the sport remains centered in Europe, the popularity of Netflix docuseries Formula 1: Drive To Survive has expanded the F1 fan base worldwide, whether Europeans like it or not.   Over the last few seasons, there’s been a notable…

  • The Rise and Fall of Djerf Avenue?

    Annabelle Aree Lee Edited by Leah Champagne We all know her: Matilda Djerf, the 26-year-old Swedish influencer and the cofounder of a popular Scandinavian-style clothing brand Djerf Avenue. Similarly to many others, I was introduced to Matilda during the pandemic when her iconic blown-out hair look went viral on TikTok. However, I came to later know…

  • Devon Lee Carlson: A Style Maven’s Journey from Influencer to Fashion Icon

    Sienna Arimmae Sinapi Edited by Leah Champagne In the dynamic world of fashion, there are trendsetters who not only follow the latest styles but also carve out their own unique path, influencing countless others along the way. One such luminary is Devon Lee Carlson, whose eclectic and effortlessly cool style has captivated the hearts of…

  • My Experience as a Woman in STEM and in Fashion

    Corina Samaha Edited By Leah Gilbert Many people are often impressed to hear that supermodels like Karlie Kloss are fans of coding, or that 2022’s Miss USA, Morgan Romano, is a chemical engineer. Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) and fashion are indeed very separate fields, or so they may seem to be. In my…

  • Gigi Hadid’s Guest in Residence: Hit or Miss?

    Pénélope Flouret Edited by Naomi Gupta We’ve all seen many celebrities create their own brands, which usually either turn out to be massively successful or, conversely, a mega flop. Gigi Hadid’s case is hard to decipher; her clothing brand Guest in Residence is only successful insofar as other celebrities, such as Taylor Swift, promote it.…

  • From Bob Mackie to Baby Phat: The Best and Worst Looks from This Year’s Grammys

    Mollie Kenney Edited By Naomi Gupta Award show season is the fashion gift that keeps on giving, and this year’s Grammys were no exception. There were big hits, big misses, and in betweens. Here is a breakdown of some of the best and worst looks of the night. Metallics and sequins had a big moment,…

  • Everyone Can Feel Nostalgic, Including Dior

    Written by Pénélope Flouret Edited by Ella Querin Paris Fashion Week 2024 wrapped not too long ago, marking the end of a long and exciting season of new collections. There were countless runway moments to remember, such as Chanel’s short film featuring Brad Pitt and Penélope Cruz, Victoria Beckham’s crutches, and Chemena Kamali’s son giving…