Ukrainian clothing has actually crept its way into Western, and even global, trends with its flattering…

Croatia is located in southern Europe sharing a coastline with the Adriatic Sea. The history of the country is quite intriguing. Neanderthal remains have been found…

The Amish originated in Europe and migrated to the U.S. over two centuries ago (in the 1730s), maintaining their values of a peaceful existence as they escaped persecution [1]. I’m sure you are all wondering- why the Amish? Do the Amish represent all of America? No, they do not; I am merely providing…

There exists a large presence of indigenous groups in Australia. As of 2016, the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians represented about 3% of the total population [1]. Australia is home to these two cultural, indigenous groups [2]. Each group differs greatly…

African fashion largely focuses on prints and bright colors. Textile design is an art in African culture that represents individuality and a rich history of diversity [1]. One exceptional piece is the…

As we begin our trip to Venezuela, it is important to understand the region we are visiting. South America is separated into four major areas…

Natural fibers, handmade garments, plant-based dyeing, and embroidery by hand are a few of the many unique qualities of Indian fashion. India was one of the first places cotton was harvested and used in…

Eide Shoma Mobarak! Happy Persian New Year! The first day of Spring also happens to be Persian New Year. Now, let’s clarify something. The people who celebrate Persian New Year are not from Persia; they are from Iran…

Fashion has long lived in our world, but each geographical location, culture, race, and religion aid in fostering a new form of fashion to provide identity, community, and passion. Fashion Rules is…

Do you remember the exact moment you met your best friend? What about your significant other (if you have one)? Whether you recall that life-changing moment or not, your brain played a part in making the outcome of that meeting. In less than a second, you…

Your stomach is gurgling as you decide what to order off the menu of the new trending restaurant in town. Your order comes and suddenly your hanger (hungry/angry) can wait a few seconds longer as you pull out your phone to snap a pic of your plate. You finish your dinner and head home for bed. Eyes slowly closing as you lay in a nest of blankets and pillows piled on your bed at 2 am. Close one eye and open the other, forcing yourself to stay awake just for one more video on your glowing, switched-to-night-mode phone. Wake up in the morning with the sun blazing in your room, eyes slowly grasping the space around you as your hand searches for your phone. Trendy TikTok. Influential Instagram. Fading Facebook. As you scroll through your social media of choice for your daily graze, do you notice anything in particular?

You walk through the luxurious glass doors as the security guard gives you “the nod”. Floral perfume and the hint of real leather (no polyurethane here) fills the air. Your shoes hit the luminescent, tiled floor. Click, clack. A beautiful woman approaches you in a sleek, black blazer asking if you need any assistance.

Analyze job description. Add words from job description onto personal resume. Open personal template for cover letter (if the job even requests one). Copy and paste. Edit a few details. Submit. And repeat for the next job application. The process is repetitive, mundane, and a waste of time.

Fashion and haute couture have always been a part of our lives, but fashion was mainly a Parisian-owned idea. Charles Frederick Worth created the first official fashion week in Paris with actual live models. Before Charles, dolls and miniature clothing were used to sell customers a design idea.

Ripped jeans, plaid shirt, and beanie. Grunge style. Cinched waistcoat, floral dress, and pearls. Feminine style. Bell bottoms, effortless blouse, and bold prints. Bohemian style. Our own personal styles differ to represent who we are in life, but what is the true purpose of having one?

Online shopping, 2-day delivery, Apple Pay, cell phones that act like credit cards, subscription services, and so much more. All things we can do thanks to technology. Technology has made so many tasks and activities easier for us, specifically in the fashion industry. 

The year is 1961. We see an array of pictures of First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy; she is wearing pillbox hats, oversized sunglasses, elbow length gloves, strapless gowns, and monochromatic-all-white pieces [1].

After purchasing a new outfit, ripping the tags off, and hanging it in your closet, you plan for the day you will wear it (if you haven’t already put it on before hanging it up). The day comes and you put on your new outfit. It looks great, but something on the inside of the garment is itchy and rubbing against your side.

Closets packed full, stores draped with new apparel, factories worked to capacity, and designers pushed to be more creative. Excess.

You wake up in the morning, wash your face, brush your teeth, and walk into your closet to get dressed for the day. Whether you pick a dress, suit, blouse, basic tee, or lounge set, you are making your wardrobe choices, right?