With the conclusion of Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Feb. 14 and the recent migration of fashion experts from New York to London Fashion Week, it is safe to say that the Big Apple is slowly gaining back some normalcy. Much like the holidays, Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week arrives abruptly, spins New York on its back and disappears [...]
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RIVAL Bros. serves the perfect cup
Lately, I’ve been questioning whether my caffeine intake has exceeded its limit. Admittedly, it’s time to come to terms with my coffee addiction, but the slight idea of a coffee detox would only induce major migraines and crying. Like many others, coffee consumption has become mandatory before starting the day. You know there is a [...]
KNO produces eco-friendly clothing while helping local communities
If you aren’t already aware of the eco-friendly brand KNO Clothing, I highly recommend you look into it. Developed and launched in 2010, KNO Clothing is a brand that has potential to become a heavyweight among charitable organizations. Co-founders Anthony Thomas and Stephen Caldwell have built their brand upon a foundation different from other philanthropic [...]
The Fashion Enthusiast
The Costume Institute Gala is an event hosted by Vogue, also known as the “Oscars of The East Coast.” It is solely reserved for fashion’s elite to showcase their sartorial takes on the latest designs in the fashion industry. This year, the New York Metropolitan Museum of Art held the event May 7 in honor [...]
The Fashion Enthusiast
Seven months ago, John Galliano, former design director of Christian Dior, was convicted of assault after allegedly making aggressive anti-Semitic remarks toward fellow patrons at the La Perle cafe in Paris. The remarks made by Galliano were caught on tape while he verbally attacked the couple with phrases such as “I love Hitler” and “Dirty [...]
Creativity buzzes at 7th annual Philadelphia Fashion Week
There is no better way to spend a weekend than sitting in the front row at Philadelphia’s seventh annual Fashion Week. A sense of excitement whirls in the air as hundreds of people gather to see the latest styles, trends and talent that Philadelphia Fashion Week has to offer each year. Unlike Mercedes Benz Fashion [...]
KNO Clothing suits up to battle homelessness
For those of us interested in fashion, it is crucial to know where our wardrobe pieces are made, what fabric is used and theoverallquality of the brand. We rarely look into the impact that our purchases make on the rest of the community. For those less fortunate, such as the homeless roaming the streets of [...]
Les Richards, Ann Taylor dress students business professional
As many Drexel University students have come to realize through the co-op program, dressing for success is no joke. To be taken seriously it is of the utmost importance to dress appropriately throughout the interview process. Today, with such an unstable employment rate, job seekers must remember that the tiniest detail can make or break [...]
The Fashion Enthusiast
Awards season is officially upon us, and the men and women we adore certainly dressed to impress this year. The 69th Annual Golden Globe Awards kicked off the 2012 awards show season with plenty of dapper dudes and stunning starlets. In case you missed the most important part of the show, here is a recap [...]
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As a longtime heavyweight of women’s lingerie, Victoria’s Secret is known to pull out all the stops for its annual fashion show. With the combination of a star-studded audience, million-dollar wardrobe pieces, big time performances and half-naked women, it is no surprise that the 2011 show raked in 10.3 million viewers, its biggest audience since [...]
Roots honored with mural
The City of Philadelphia Mural Arts Program has created over 3,500 murals and works of public art since 1984, earning Philadelphia the title of the “City of Murals.” Since the Mural Arts Program was established, over 100 communities have positively transformed, education outreach programs have been served, and adult offenders in local prisons have broken [...]
Boutique helps women dress for future careers
The Wardrobe Boutique, located at 1822 Spring Garden St., offers formal and casual clothing at affordable prices. The boutique also accepts donations and volunteers. If you bring your student ID to the store, you will receive a 10 percent discount. Imagine preparing for an interview with nothing to wear. A majority of Drexel University students [...]
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