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 […]
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 […]
I recall being judged by the way I dressed. I was heavily influenced by music and my attire was a representation of that. I had a period of time when I dressed like the others in my junior class. This feeling of wanting to fit made me miserable. Is this relatable? Dressing with the trends […]
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 […]
Conversations around inclusivity in the fashion and modeling industries have perpetually focused on understanding standards of beauty and defining what it means to be beautiful. While inclusivity is a topic that is sometimes approached with caution or scorn, there are some who approach it with courage and a spirit of innovation. On a bright and […]
As someone who looks awkward regardless of their outfit, I never followed fashion. I liked the various punk rock looks (spiky fashion punks, Fred Perry/well-dressed Oi), but I’ve pretty much been wearing a band T-shirt and khaki pants since high school. Andy Ryan (Raggedy Andy) took a different path and embraced the fashion aspects of […]
What is fast fashion? Fast fashion is the business model of replicating recent catwalk trends and high-fashion designs, mass-producing them at a low cost, and bringing them to retail quickly, while demand is at its highest. This produces an enormous amount of waste because of its quick shelf-life and rapid obsolescence, which adds to growing […]
In an oversaturated market where everything seems to be the “best” new version of everything, I have found myself following a specific vision to search for what it is that I really want. Instead of settling for what I am being fed algorithmically, I have become more in tune with my desires and the intentionality […]
When you have a big event coming up, like a wedding or vacation, do you find yourself glancing at your favorite online shopping sites, only to realize three hours have passed and you still haven’t made dinner? Do the online ads that pop up while you’re surfing the web reinforce images of the clothing you […]
If you thought this article would be all about fashion brands and Gucci sunglasses- very quickly think again, or go to a fashion magazine instead. If you thought I was theat girl that got the self published the book ‘The Deduction Guide’ in 2014 based on the show Sherlock, and been mentally ill ever since,- […]