A couple of months ago, I wrote an article where I reviewed the Fall 1994/1995 Collection from Isaac Mizrahi. I wanted to revisit this topic and review another runway collection. This time I will be uncovering the 2004 Spring/Summer Blumarine collection. This was such a refreshing collection, so let’s unpack it. One aspect of this…
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You’re Not Alone in Your Disappointment
This time of year always incites many different feelings for me. As I scroll through Instagram, students sharing their accomplishments floods my explore page. They received admission into multiple ivy leagues, graduated summa cum laude, or received a 4.0 this semester. Joy and pride for these people fills within me when I first see these…
My Thoughts on the 2025 Met Gala
Have you ever felt very satisfied for a continuous period of time? Like you’re at a restaurant, and every part of the meal tastes exceptional. That’s how I felt when I watched the Met Gala this year. This is the first time in years where the theme and dress code were understood by the designers…
The 2025 Met Gala: Celebrating Black Tailoring and Style
Happy Met Gala eve everyone! I’m in the midst of finals season, which hasn’t left me much time to post. I’ve prioritized my schoolwork over this blog which annoys me, but school comes first. Hopefully with summer on the way, I’ll have a lot more time to post consistently and more frequently. Now, let’s dive…
Is the United States the Greatest Country in the World?
What makes the United States the greatest country in the world? Is it the right wing conspiracists setting our policy? I don’t think so. Is it the fact that a monstrous billionaire has the President of the United States wrapped around his finger? You tell me. Is it because Immigration and Customs Enforcement sends innocent…
Doechii: A Style Star in the Making
Hello everyone! It’s been awhile, but I’m back. Today, I wanted to shine a light on a rising starlet that deserves some praise. Doechiiiiiiiiii!!! Doechii’s finally been given the spotlight at the right time, after years of hard work. I say the right time because there are many artists that lose control over their image…
Put Down the Work and Take a Walk Now
Hey Guys! This week has been a whirlwind of papers, and homework, so I my creative juices have been drained almost completely. On Wednesday, I went on a walk to CVS, and it was one of the most rejuvenating walks I’ve been on in the past couple of months. It was cool outside, there was…
Using the Renwick Gallery for Design Inspiration
Hello everyone! I wanted to tell you all about this little activity I did over the long weekend. On Monday, I visited the Renwick Gallery, and the inspiration I found inside surprised me. The Renwick Gallery is a very small space, with four rooms across 2 floors. Because of this, every piece is carefully and…
Reviewing the Fall 1994/1995 Collection from Isaac Mizrahi
Hello everyone! For this week’s article, I wanted to do something that I haven’t really done before. I’ve been thinking a lot about clothing from brands’ past collections, and how so many have been forgotten. I wanted to look back at a collection, and highlight the amazing work done by the designer and their team….
The 2025 Grammys: How Manifestation was this Year’s Theme
Hello everyone! I hope you are having a lovely week. This past Sunday the 2025 Grammys took place, and it was one for the history books. The performances, looks, and speeches all were memorable for their own reasons, but I was struck by the energy in the room that night. There were many first time…