Feminism: Fashion’s Latest Fad
July 22, 2017 by Hattie - Barnard CollegeDoes the commercialization of feminism affect its efficacy as a political movement?
Fashionably Informed: Fashion & Feminism 101
January 10, 2014 by Kate - Northeastern UniversityPhoto Credit Is fashion feminist? It’s a question that’s been posed over and over again in the past few decades, ever since the emergence of second-wave feminism. On the one hand, the fashion industry is often criticized for upholding unrealistic beauty standards and for...
Fashionably Informed: Culturally and Racially Offensive Halloween Costumes
October 26, 2012 by Keilla - Loyola Marymount UniversityWelcome to College Fashion’s biweekly column, Fashionably Informed. As a CF reader, it’s clear that you love fashion. But have you ever wondered about the drama that goes on behind the scenes? To keep you up to speed, this column aims to inform you...
Fashionably Informed: Underage Models on the Runway and in Editorials
October 20, 2012 by Keilla - Loyola Marymount UniversityWelcome to College Fashion’s biweekly column, Fashionably Informed. As a CF reader, it’s clear that you love fashion. But have you ever wondered about the drama that goes on behind the scenes? To keep you up to speed, this column aims to inform you...
Fashionably Informed: Cultural Appropriation & Stereotyping in Retail Fashion
October 9, 2012 by Keilla - Loyola Marymount UniversityWelcome to College Fashion’s biweekly column, Fashionably Informed. As a CF reader, it’s clear that you love fashion. But have you ever wondered about the drama that goes on behind the scenes? To keep you up to speed, this column aims to inform you...
Fashionably Informed: “White-Washing” & Skin Lightening
September 7, 2012 by Keilla - Loyola Marymount UniversityWelcome to College Fashion’s biweekly column, Fashionably Informed. As a CF reader, it’s clear that you love fashion. But have you ever wondered about the drama that goes on behind the scenes? To keep you up to speed, this column aims to inform you...
Fashionably Informed: Racism in the Modeling Industry
August 25, 2012 by Keilla - Loyola Marymount UniversityRacism and fashion unfortunately still go together.
Fashionably Informed: Hypocrisy in Beauty Marketing
August 1, 2012 by Keilla - Loyola Marymount UniversityWelcome to College Fashion’s new biweekly column, Fashionably Informed. As a CF reader, it’s clear that you love fashion. But have you ever wondered about the drama that goes on behind the scenes? To keep you up to speed, this column aims to inform...