Author: circleoffashion

  • Victoria’s Secret: The Rise, Fall, and Uncertain Rebirth of a Fashion Icon

    Written by Thelma Gauthier Edited by Leah Gilbert Victoria’s Secret has indeed experienced a tumultuous journey from its founding in 1977 to its current efforts to reinvent itself as a brand.  The brand’s name is a nod to the Victorian era – when high-class women’s undergarments would be hidden in “secret.” This influence is reflected…

  • Boat Shoes Have Docked… Again?

    Zoё Frantz Edited by Leah Champagne Although the days of going to the beach and being by the water are coming to an end, one residual effect of summer that I have noticed is the sudden resurgence in boat shoes. An extension of the more broad coastal style, I must say I am a little…

  • The Fashion Industry Wants You To Vote in the 2024 Presidential Election

    Annabelle Aree Lee Edited by Olivia Taylor Every four years holds special significance for Americans—it’s when the presidential election occurs, the most pivotal event in U.S. politics, shaping not only the national policy direction but also influencing global zeitgeist for the next four years. This past summer, in my hometown of Mercer Island, a suburb…

  • The Best Fashion Looks of the 2024 US Open

    2. Kendall Jenner Kendall Jenner attended courtside sporting a chic take on traditional tennis whites with a modern twist, opting for a tweed skirt suit by Alaïa. Her outfit exuded timeless elegance, complemented by understated black accessories. The asymmetric collar brought a contemporary update to the classic design, which featured capped sleeves and structured shoulder…

  • My Fair Lady: A Timeline of America’s Chicest First Ladies

    Written by Zoё Frantz Edited by Leah Champagne We are coming up on one of my favourite times of the year – the leaves are beginning to change colours, you may have to wear a coat to class, and, this year in particular, there is an election to follow. As yet another race for office…

  • 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…