As the lights dimmed and anticipation hung in the air like a promise of spring, the voice of the host echoed through St. Mark’s Church: “Please silence your…
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Isaboko brings Solarpunk style to Elizabeth St. pop-up shop
On March 20, 2024, Parsons alum Isabella Li Kostrzewa brought the party to 251 Elizabeth St. From 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., customers filled the space, circling racks…
Fashion on Fifth: Spring trend predictions? Groundbreaking
This week’s Fashion on Fifth is something that Miranda Priestly will either love or hate. Rather than focusing on the traditional florals (groundbreaking, I know), I wanted to dive into what New School students think will be trending this spring. Trends can be a finicky thing, especially in an industry that’s gradually working its way towards being more environmentally-conscious and sustainable. But if we’re all being honest with ourselves, it’s hard not to notice patterns in what we’re seeing both on the streets and on the runway.
Fashion on Fifth: Striking in style
For this week’s Fashion on Fifth, I sought out the most striking at the SENS strike. The signs picketers were toting as they protested in front of the University Center weren’t the only things making statements. I’m reminded of something Blair Waldorf once said: “Fashion is the most powerful art there is. It’s movement, design, and architecture all in one. It shows the world who we are and who we’d like to be.”
‘Practices that rub against institutional walls’ is one of the many driving forces behind Marie Genevieve Cyr’s new book ‘Fashion+’
According to a report conducted by The Fashion Spot, only 19.6% of the designers featured in fashion weeks were of color as of 2020. During a Feb. 27…
Fashion on Fifth: Ode to the tabi
This week’s Fashion on Fifth is dedicated to my favorite subversive footwear style, the tabi! A tabi is defined by a split toe that separates a person’s big toe from the rest, just like a flip flop does. The tabi’s split toe is thought to promote agility and mobility. (Yes, they are actually comfortable!) However, in 1988, Belgian designer Martin Margiela was inspired by the Japanese tabi style and debuted it on the runway for the first time. Shock, revolt, then obsession followed. The rest is history.