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  • 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…

  • 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…