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Beauty & Style

 The “Underwear for People with Periods” campaign by THINX is the next step in increasing awareness for transgender and gender-nonconforming people.

Period underwear for all people

Alexandra Webb, Staff Writer December 2, 2015
Progressive underwear label THINX reveals their latest campaign for a more inclusive message.

How to not wear a scarf

Grace Dixon, Contributing Writer November 30, 2015
Avoid looking drab or being offensive with these tips on how to not wear a scarf this season.
The Ray Ban’s Wayfarer is a classes shape that pairs well with both casual and formal looks.

Three sunglass styles to keep you stylish this winter

Adryan Son, Staff Writer November 23, 2015
From throwing shade to protecting your eyes, these glasses will keep you ready for winter.
An argument for the ages: fashion is unnecessary

An argument for the ages: fashion is unnecessary

Sophie Shaw, Staff Writer November 17, 2015
In response to sartorial critics, the argument continues that fashion is actually unnecessary.
An argument for the ages: fashion is necessary

An argument for the ages: fashion is necessary

Natalia Barr, Staff Writer November 17, 2015

In her review of London Fashion Week Fall/Winter 2015, Vanessa Friedman of the New York Times wrote, “Fashion, after all, is by definition unnecessary.” Though this phrase...

StyleLikeU's "What's Underneath Project" profiles stylish individuals to tell the unique story behind their clothes.

Beauty and style deeper than skin and sneakers

Laura Casado, Contributing Writer November 17, 2015
Beauty company Olie Biologique and mother-daughter duo blog StyleLikeU rebrand style for an all-inclusive public.
An Industry Obsessed with the Body

An Industry Obsessed with the Body

David Bologna, Beauty & Style Editor November 16, 2015
The fashion industry has not just accepted, but fetishized the thin ideal, conceptualizing and commodifying a body standard as a method to sell clothes.

Proposed law could protect underage models

Lauren Craddock, Staff Writer November 16, 2015
Representative pens underage protection bill for fashion's upcoming generation.

Stylish courses to spice up your semester

Medardo Perez, Contributing Writer November 16, 2015
The top spring 2016 courses for the studying fashionista.
An illustration by Gill Button - one of the 31 artists commissioned by Alessandro Michele for #guccigram.

#Guccigram turns to art, not photoshop

Adryan Son, Staff Writer November 10, 2015
While the worlds of fashion and art are in constant collaboration, creative director Alessandro Michele is now adding social media to the conversation with Gucci's latest Instagram campaign.

Thermal wear for winter workouts

Leigh Anderson, Contributing Writer November 10, 2015
For those who dread the indoor treadmill, stay warm with workout gear designed for winter runs around the city.
Karl Lagerfeld, pictured, has announced that the 2017 Chanel Resort Wear collection will make its debut in Havana, Cuba on May 3, 2016.

Fashion comes to Cuba with Karl Lagerfeld in 2017

Carson Kessler, Staff Writer November 9, 2015
Is Cuba ready to be swept by the fashion world? Karl Lagerfeld says yes as Chanel plans to debut their next resort collection in the capital city of Havana.