As an international student a year into Rhode Island, yet still only a breath into America, I finally found a question that I might be able to answer – this is my continued exploration of: What is the fashion culture in Rhode Island? Many vendors that I spoke to emphasised a large interest from their […]
“Foreigner.” I find it a harsh word that I hate seeing applied to others. Yet applied to myself, it’s the only word that half conveys how baffling I find this country at times. I’d like to apologise ahead of this article, for I will be telling you some things you already know. The first time […]
In part two of a multi-part series, spiritual but non-native Rhode Islander, and native Londoner Afrozina explores what “fashion” means in RI. This chapter picks up with discussions on the topic held at a recent, fashion-forward fundraiser for Wooly Faire. It was commonly agreed that Rhode Islanders dress primarily for practicality. Studio Hours’ Emma felt […]
Part one of a three-part series. — Introduction At times, being a student on College Hill can feel a little like being Rapunzel atop her tower, understanding that you’re within some sort of seclusion without knowing what you’re not seeing. As an international student a year into Rhode Island, yet still only a breath into […]