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: The Mislabeling of Real Fur as Faux Fur
January 2, 2014 by Abena - University of ChicagoPhoto Credit: ELLE Many people love the look, feel, and warmth of wearing fur, but do not like the idea of wearing something that came from an animal. For people that fall into this category (including most of us here at CF), faux fur...
Abercrombie & Fitch to Start Carrying Larger Sizes
November 11, 2013 by Ashley - Flagler CollegePhoto Credit Reuters is reporting that Abercrombie & Fitch has made the decision to expand its range of sizes due to steadily declining sales. Earlier this year, the retailer was at the center of a major controversy after a 2006 interview, in which CEO Mike Jeffries...
Fashionably Informed: Fast-Fashion Copycats
December 15, 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: Exploitation of Labor & Popular Clothing Retailers
November 8, 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: 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...
