RefashionThe Rise of Thrift Stores: Bottom-Up Inclusivity in the Fashion WorldFast fashion’s affordability and accessibility has tied it up in the biggest paradox, whose production comes at a massive environmental…Sep 8, 2023Sep 8, 2023
RefashionUnderstanding the Propagation of the Male Gaze in FashionThe male gaze is deeply enmeshed in how women are portrayed in the fashion industry. It reduces women’s bodies to objects of the male…Sep 8, 2023Sep 8, 2023
RefashionFaux-Fur: Is Vegan Leather Really Sustainable?The ecological crisis is upon us. The news is flooded with reports of soaring temperatures across the world, flash floods, wildfires and…Sep 8, 2023Sep 8, 2023
RefashionHacked in Fashion: The Cruelty Beneath 5-Minute HacksEveryone has a memory of being locked in their rooms and trying a 5-minute fashion hack that they probably saw on the internet that…Sep 8, 2023Sep 8, 2023
RefashionRe-Orientation or Re-Orientalism: K-beauty and Skincare in the MainstreamK-beauty has grown in popularity in recent years. The ten-step skincare routine which comes with the promise of glass skin is motivating…Sep 8, 2023Sep 8, 2023
RefashionToo Much is Never Enough: What Do Multi-Step Skincare Routines Tell usIn recent years there has been an increase in stress on the importance of having a skincare routine. Most of us have grown up taking…Jul 9, 2023Jul 9, 2023
RefashionThe Starry (and Deceptive) World of Celebrity Make-Up LinesIn the last decade, there has been an upward trend in cosmetic lines and beauty brands created by celebrities. Now and then, a celebrity…Jun 12, 2023Jun 12, 2023
RefashionMascara for Men? Sexism in Make-up Promotion and Marketing.Sexism in marketing has been a longstanding issue. Many believe that in the past the representation of women in the marketing world has…Jun 12, 2023Jun 12, 2023
RefashionThe Increasing Normalization of Cosmetic SurgeryCosmetic surgery has become a commonplace practice in modern society. The pursuit to attain physical beauty, some might even argue that…Jun 12, 2023Jun 12, 2023
RefashionThrough the Looking Glass: How Fashion Portrays WomenFashion has been an integral part of society, and it has played a significant role in portraying women. Women’s fashion is a form of…Jun 12, 2023Jun 12, 2023