Fashion
Facts of Fashion: When politics intersect with attire
From denim jeans to graphic tees, several clothing items that are popular today have a history linked to social and political activism.
Read MoreThe power of clothing swaps
Thrift stores are a great sustainable substitution for fast fashion, but clothing swaps are arguably the most environmentally-friendly shopping alternative.
Read MoreAtlantic Fashion Week: shots from the runway
Atlantic Fashion Week celebrated its 13th season this September. Several local fashion designers showcased new looks on the runway.
Read MoreThredUP misses the point of thrifting
ThredUP is an online shop selling secondhand clothing. Veiled in the rosy rhetoric of sustainability, savings and style, their Facebook page preaches, “get thrifty with it!” Online thrifting seems like a godsend, and maybe it could be, but thredUP is not it. No one will deny that reusing clothes is better than tossing them. The concept seems sound. Send in your old…
Read MoreVaudeville charity fashion show to start sixth showcase
Vaudeville’s sixth charity fashion show is aiming to continue raising funds and awareness for community issues.
Read MoreFive Halifax Halloween costumes
Deciding on a Halloween costume is tough, especially when you’re a student. “Oh, I have plenty of time to figure that out,” you say. But in the hustle and bustle of the start of the school year, you completely forget. If this sounds familiar, worry not. Here is an array of clever, Halifax-centric ideas that…
Read MoreVaudeville Charity Fashion Show to celebrate five-year milestone
Dalhousie and King’s students have spent the past few months stitching up garments and preparing to walk down the runway for the Fifth Annual Vaudeville Fashion Show. The show will look a little different this year. “In previous years it’s been more choreography-heavy. There have been acting in some of the scenes. We try and…
Read MoreCould you fight crime in this?
A classic costume Superman’s costume is iconic. Easily recognizable. Hundreds of kids around the world throw on the ol’ blue and red for Halloween every single year no fail. The real Superman staple is that rippling bod, most Superman costumes include some sort of very fake macho biceps tacked underneath thin blue material. …
Read MoreIndigenous designers fashion fuel
Mi’kmaq twins Chris and Greg Mitchell are a Haligonian force to be reckoned with. They’re known for their streetwear designs depicting Mi’kmaq emblems such as the double-curve motif and spreading First Nations messages such as “Sage and Decolonize.” The innovative designers believe their apparel is for everyone to wear and enjoy – regardless of background,…
Read MoreFemale characters deserve better
It makes sense for male and female clothing to be fitted differently. There are inherent physical differences that make it so that clothing should be made to be practical and comfortable for either sex. So, from a fit perspective, it makes sense that there should be some differences between men’s’ and women’s’ clothing. It often seems that these differences,…
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