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Are you rich or just a coastal grandmother?
Are you rich or just a coastal grandmother?

Coastal grandmother is an aesthetic that, like many, gained notoriety and fame on Tik Tok. The term was coined by TikTok user @lexnicoleta, who says that if you enjoy “Nancy Meyers movies, coastal vibes, recipes and cooking, Ina Garten, cozy interiors, and more” this aesthetic is the one you’ve been looking for. Most Tik Tok aesthetics have a short life cycle, taking the internet by storm for months only to end up in thrift and resale stores immediately after. Coastal grandmother, however, has a different trajectory, thanks to its roots and connection to upper class life.

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Fashion, LifestyleMarija Joviccoastal grandmother, TikTok aesthetic, soft life
Men in Dresses: Are Fashion Binaries Stagnant or Shattering?
Men in Dresses: Are Fashion Binaries Stagnant or Shattering?

Underlying these so-called revolutionary looks is a larger conversation about appropriating queer culture. Actor Billy Porter criticized Styles’ cover photo saying that it only captured mainstream attention because he is “white and straight,” since Porter himself is known to wear lavish, untraditional looks on the red carpet. As gender-fluid dressing becomes more mainstream, it’s important to remember its roots and history as a larger socio-political movement.

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FashionAustin Kimhigh fashion, high fashion trends, menswear, dresses
The Alien Era: What does the alien aesthetic mean for self expression in fashion?
The Alien Era: What does the alien aesthetic mean for self expression in fashion?

This is just it—the alien aesthetic creates a “new world” which allows us to play with, or even completely forget, gendered beauty norms. If gendered beauty norms expect women to have perfect, arched brows, then let’s shave them completely. If there is an obsession with women’s feet, then let’s turn our feet into reptile feet. Let’s show that you can still be gorgeous when you break these norms.

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FashionGigi Cepedaaesthetic, alien, Gucci, alexander mcqueen, drag, gender
Youths are the Future: the New Luxury Consumer
Youths are the Future: the New Luxury Consumer

Influencers create these micro labels, and the luxury brands behind them use the influencers-driven-micro-labels to target newer, younger consumers. On July 9, 2021, Greta Gerwig announced that she would be directing the live action Barbie movie. Valentino recognized that Gerwig’s announcement reawakened Barbie fans and knew they could capitalize on an audience obsessed with Barbie Pink. On March 6, 2022, Valentino released their Pink PP F/W 22-23 collection, and “barbiecore” began to dominate runways from top designers to emerging brands across the world.

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FashionAbigail Abdiluxury, designer, high fashion
An Ode to Rick Owens
An Ode to Rick Owens

Owens has won many awards for his fashion shows and has established himself as a notable force in the industry. His label has exploded in popularity in recent years because of his collaborations with brands such as Birkenstock, Moncler and Champion. But now, much of his recent pop culture status can be attributed to big-name rappers such as A$AP Rocky, Lil Uzi Vert, Kanye West and Playboi Carti name-dropping Owens in their songs or wearing his clothes. This increased popularity for a high fashion brand that pushes the borders of streetwear has brought many self-proclaimed fashion experts into the limelight, many of whom thrive on TikTok — but their “expertise” is questionable, to say the least.

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FashionAbigail AbdiRick Owens