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Style or Influence: Is Authentic Fashion Still Possible
In today’s digital age, personal style is increasingly shaped by social media platforms like Instagram and TikTok, where influencers and algorithms dictate the latest trends. While these platforms make fashion more accessible, they also blur the lines between authentic self-expression and digital conformity. Influencers often remix existing styles, leading many to mimic their looks rather than curate unique ones. The pressure for validation through likes and shares can reduce fashion to a “one size fits all” mentality, stifling individuality. Despite this, authentic fashion is still possible—it requires actively navigating trends and choosing to showcase personal style in ways that resist the digital echo chamber.
Has Fashion Lost it Soul to Trends?
Fast fashion has revolutionized the way we consume trends, offering quick, affordable access to the latest styles. However, this convenience comes at the cost of creativity, individuality, and environmental sustainability. Mass production and the rise of influencers have led to a repetitive, trend-driven culture that stifles unique expression. Designers face pressure to prioritize quantity over quality, while the industry contributes significantly to carbon emissions, water waste, and unethical labor practices. With social media accelerating the cycle of micro trends, fast fashion promotes overconsumption and diminishes personal style. It's time to embrace individuality and make more conscious, sustainable choices in how we express ourselves through fashion.
Hand- Me- Downs: An Exploration into the Tradition of Passing Down Clothing
Hand-me-downs carry deep emotional and psychological significance. More than just a sustainable practice, passing down clothing creates a sense of connection. In this photo series by Abby Ha, she explores the stories woven into secondhand clothing—the comfort they bring, the history they hold, and the ways they connect us to those who came before.
Meet Aurora Milton: Innovating Sustainable Textiles with SCOBYs
Aurora Milton is a freshman at Northeastern University with a passion for sustainable fashion! Read here to learn more about her mission to create eco-friendly bio textiles and raise awareness about slow fashion.
7 BEST UNCURATED THRIFT SHOPS IN AND AROUND BOSTON
That’s right, here’s the insider’s scoop on some of the best uncurated gems around Boston. We love all the curated stuff. Really, we do. But man, life is expensive. In this list, you’ll find some of the best places I’ve been thrifting that have also been kind to my bank account.