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I instinctively associate eco-friendly fashions with hemp sweaters, tee shirts with universal messages of peace sprawled across the chest, and boring canvas trousers. Let’s face it, “green” garments are not …
Read MoreWhile it seems like celebrity designers are a dime a dozen these days, some have the potential to impact the industry, which is exactly what Madonna plans to do. The …
Read MoreLast month, I opened my March issue of Vogue magazine and came across an advertisement featuring models in blackface. Frankly, I was taken aback. As a black woman, I was …
Read MoreWe’ve all seen those ridiculous makeover shows where perfectly manicured stylists educate the less fashionable by telling them not to wear grungy, oversized tee shirts, make their little makeover project …
Read MoreAs if Karl Lagerfeld isn’t happy enough with the request to shoot the 2011 Pirelli Calendar, that je ne sais quoi about him is getting an official title. French President …
Read MoreAs part of the Boston Stands with Haiti relief campaign, Boston University’s Hillel House co-sponsored the lackluster “Haute for Haiti” fashion show Sunday February 28th. The designers featured were Kat …
Read MoreOn Saturday the 27th of February, BU’s Black Student Union held its annual Impact Fashion Show. This year, the theme was ‘Fashionably Ever After’ and featured designs inspired by classic …
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Alice took a wrong turn in wonderland and ended up on the runway! Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you know that Tim Burton is sure to take us …
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TV shows like “Project Runway” and “America’s Next Top Model” have transformed modeling and fashion design to the most sought-after careers in the fashion industry. They’ve also shown just how …
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Betsey Johnson is known for her youthful party dresses in delicious shades like baby pink and soft teal, and her finale cartwheel and neon pink shopping bags. February 7th, I …
Read MoreThe fashion world is up in arms this morning as British designer Alexander McQueen, known by his lavish and unconventional runway shows, was found dead at his London home. Details …
Read MoreRoses are red violets are blue…but long story short: Valentine’s Day is a lame holiday. Think about it. Red roses? Cheap chocolates in a heart-shaped cardboard? Satiny lingerie? Romance? Boring. …
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