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Kenneth Shein, CEO of Shein, at Horasis Asia Meeting

The ‘fast fashion’ craze leads to unintended negative consequences

Cate, Features Editor May 20, 2021

Fast Fashion is not just cheap clothing to buy to keep up with the trends, it is a catastrophe that is wrecking the environment and is the cause of mistreatment to employees around the world. Climate change...

These simple striped shirts can complete any outfit.

Fashion Trends of 2017

Frankie Vochko, Features Editor January 20, 2017

Stripes. Stripes on pants or shirts has been a classy look for a long time. “We’ve seen a the trend [of stripes] for two or three seasons now and it will continue to carry forward,” fashion director...

Hollywood’s golden couple hits the red carpet at the Golden Globes Awards 2017.

Setting the Fashion Trends to Start Off 2017

Morgan Marxer, News Editor January 12, 2017

On Jan. 8, several celebrities strolled on the red carpet of the Golden Globe awards 2017. Amongst those celebrities were some of the best dressed men and women. “I thought Lily Collins was the...

New trends dance into Prom fashion for 2014

Makena Yunker, A&E Editor March 11, 2014

A girl’s dress is arguably the most important aspect of Prom. Here is your go-to guide for 2014 Prom fashion. Plain fabric: out. A dress with a lace overlay: in. In 2014, this new lace trend highlights...

Winter fashion stays classic across the board

Makena Yunker, A&E Editor November 26, 2013

Classic. Definition: a word not often used in the fashion industry. Usually over-the-top trends grace the runways, but this winter is an exception. This year, winter fashion is taking a step back to admire...

The highs and the lows of Paris

Mackenize Iversen, Business Manager November 12, 2013

From Sept. 24 through Oct. 2, Paris was home to some of the world’s top designers at Paris Fashion Week, which featured lines for Spring/Summer 2014. Before I even looked at photos of the Paris runway...

Around the world in seven looks

January 24, 2013

Fashion sails across the seven seas. Take a trip to seven different cities to discover seven worldly inspired trends. Over on the West Coast, in San Francisco, a sweet, bohemian look is in. Long and...

The tale behind the look

The tale behind the look

January 24, 2013

During the harsh winter season, I often find it difficult to pinpoint a trend other than sweaters, jeans, and UGG boots.  The problem with those is that they happen every year.  It’s not interesting...

Holiday Sparkle and Shine

Holiday Sparkle and Shine

December 9, 2012

This season is a time for family, friends, and holiday parties. Dressing up every time, however, is not exactly what anyone would consider fun. So, make things easier on yourself by simplifying your outfit...

Bun Style

December 2, 2012

Fashion is not just the clothing, or the shoes, or the accessories. It is the entirety of a look from the hair to the nails, and even make up. That being said, hairstyles come and go just like clothing...

Glitter and glitz adorn the wrists with this winter fashion trend. Photo/ Makena Yunker

Deciding whether to neutralize or accessorize

November 26, 2012

Deciding to accessorize an outfit, if at all, is a huge problem in the fashion industry. Should an outfit be dressed up, or dressed down? Sometimes the little things in life mean the most; especially...

Tessa Ostvig brings the Pink as Elle Woods

November 21, 2012

The Orono High School production of Legally Blonde the Musical has closed recently. The cast and crew spent weeks building sets, memorizing lines, and getting ready for opening night. With such a popular...

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