The Authority Gap & Clothing: Expressions of Femininity and Personal Style in the Workplace
The authority gap is the term coined for how men are taken more seriously in the workplace than women. First coined by Mary Ann Sieghart in her 2021 book The Authority Gap, this phrase can be applied to a variety of ways in which women have to work much harder to be respected.
Rihanna’s Groundbreaking Maternity Style
Recently, Rihanna has sparked widespread controversy and admiration for her shameless embrace of her own pregnant body, shifting the perception of what it should mean to be pregnant.
Cara Delevingne’s First Hand Experience With Addiction and Mental Health
Everyone knows the glam, fame, attention, and parties that come with the entertainment industry, but there is a much darker side that the public does not always see. Cara Delevingne experienced the dark side of Hollywood and she had an in-depth interview with Vogue to go over what happened and how she is doing now.
Ruth Carter, the Designer Behind the Most Influential Costumes in Black Cinema and Beyond
Last Sunday, Ruth Carter, the costume designer for the Marvel blockbuster Black Panther and its sequel, Black Panther: Wakanda forever, became the first black woman ever to win Two Oscars.
The "Tiktokification" of Social Media Apps
With the popularity of Tiktok, other social media apps have taken the most popular features of the app and place them in their own apps in order to gain more users.
Michelle Yeoh Makes History Not Once But Twice At The Oscars
Michelle Yeoh made history in not only one way at the Oscars, but two ways. She was the first Asian to win the Best Actress category and the first Malaysian-born actress to win the category.
Oscars Winners of Fashion and Beauty; The Whale and Black Panther: Wakanda Forever
Among the historic Oscar wins, there were awards for Best Hair and Makeup as well as Best Costume Design, which went to The Whale and Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, respectively.
Is the Quality of Clothing Getting Worse?
Recently, it seems as if the overall quality of our clothing has gone down. This is not just a fast fashion problem, this seems to be a problem with the industry as a whole. So what is happening to our clothing?
The Academy Award’s Champagne Carpet Best Looks
The Neiman Marcus Awards are Back and Better Than Ever
The Neiman Marcus Award is a very prestigious and progressive award, and after a 6-year break, they’re back. However, alongside the original Neiman Marcus Award, there will be two new categories, the Creative Impact and Innovation awards.
The Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show Is Making a Comeback, But Will There Be Improvement?
The music, lights, lingerie, smiles, and who could forget the wings? These are all critical ingredients to the iconic Victoria's Secret Fashion Show, which has been on a break since 2019, but now it’s making a comeback.
A Wrap Up: The Best Trends from Paris Fashion Week
This season, many fashion designers created their collections from various forms of inspiration and created many new trends for fall and winter of this year. Here is a wrap up of the best trends from Paris Fashion Week.
Women Telling Stories: Embracing the Romantic Comedy
When I was young, I hated romantic comedies. I was staunchly opposed to watching anything that might be dubbed a ‘chick flick’. I was desperate to be taken seriously despite my womanhood, and I thought that pushing anything that may brand me as weak and feminine (because we are taught that these are synonyms) would protect me.
The Best Fashion Moments From Classic Art
Art and fashion go hand in hand. Art informs fashion and fashion, in turn, informs and influences art. Here are some of the most striking uses of fashion in classic art through the ages.
How Mary Quant Popularized A Symbol of the 60s Feminist Movement
Mary Quant was a popular fashion designer during Britain's “Swinging Sixties” Era of Fashion, who is best known for popularizing the mini skirt for women.
5 Female Artists That Have Changed the Music Industry
Music is a way to communicate, a creative outlet for artists, and a way to keep people sane and calm in a crazy, busy world. So many female artists have been able to change the music industry and make an impact that will continue their legacy after they are gone.
How CEO Francesca Bellettini turned Saint Laurent into a Powerhouse Brand
Francesca Bellettini has been the brand’s CEO since 2013, forming it into the brand it is today in collaboration with Anthony Vaccarello.
Miu Miu’s Purposeful Inelegance
Watching the Miu Miu runway was like watching a woman from a movie set in the early 2000s, running to work, late and disheveled.
The First Show Without Vivienne Westwood Was an Emotional One For Everyone
This Paris Fashion Week marks the first show without Vivienne and it was definitely an emotional one. Westwood’s husband, Andreas Kronthaler, is now the one to carry on her legacy.
Valentino Reimagines Black Tie
From the little black dress to the suit and tie, Valentino’s latest collection is a total celebration of black tie.