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Why Designer Clothes Are so Expensive
Can a luxury brand really raise prices on a striped cotton shirt just because of the label on it? This type of question about why designer clothes are so expensive has been left unanswered in the fashion industry for decades. There are some pieces of designer clothing which have an understandably higher price tag, because the design is unique or the material is super rare. Alternatively though, we see simple designer t-shirts costing hundreds of dollars, and we begin to wonder why? Designer clothes are so expensive for a variety of reasons, and understanding the fashion industry is the first step to getting to the bottom of it all.
By Morgan E. Westling7 years ago in Styled
What Is Normcore?. Top Story - November 2018.
Once upon a time, there were individuals who did not care about fashion trends and would wear anything that was comfy. Individuals who on their day off loved non-cool sneakers and non-trendy skinny jeans. These were individuals who did not care to know what hemline was out and what color was in. These were individuals who took the description of classic clothing (long-lasting, simple, and elegant) and removed the style and elegance from of the definition. These were individuals who unknowingly invented "Normcore."
By Lindsay Parks7 years ago in Styled
11 Best Sensory Jewelry Gifts
Do you have someone in your life who has autism, ADHD or Sensory Processing Disorder? Are you hoping to find them the perfect gift? As an autistic adult who also has ADHD, and as a sensory seeker, I can help you find the best gifts for everyone on your list. In this article, we'll talk about jewelry items that double as sensory items or fidget tools.
By Angel Mann7 years ago in Styled
How to Get the Best Jeans for Your Body
Is there anything better than slipping into a pair of comfy blue jeans? The best jeans for your body are going to be comfortable and cute, but it can be pretty hard to find that nowadays. The problem isn’t the jean market; there are plenty of cute jeans out there! We have the problem of not knowing how to fit ourselves for a pair of jeans.
By Lindsay Parks7 years ago in Styled
Ways Clothing Became Toxic
Before we begin talking about all the ways clothing became toxic over the years, we have to define toxicity as it applies to this discussion. Something can be toxic by virtue of being unhealthy. It doesn't just apply to chemicals and poisons, although they certainly count. In addition to deficient practices in the textile industries, clothing has become toxic due to uncomfortable fits, potentially hazardous fabrics, and a desire to produce clothes at bottom-of-the-barrel costs. Clothing is toxic to the people who make it, the people who wear it, and the people who live around factories. First, you need to pinpoint the causes; then you have to work on finding safer alternatives with which to stock your wardrobe.
By Lorna Vause7 years ago in Styled
Reasons Why Swimsuits Are so Expensive
If you’ve ever thought to yourself, “Swimsuits are so expensive,” you’re not alone. You might still be surprised to learn that there are actual factual reasons to why this is the case. Sure, designers want to make as much money as possible, and although that is a factor, it’s not the main reason why you dish out hundreds of dollars to look cute on the beach each summer. The reasons are everything from the type of material used, to innovation and designs.
By Julie Barnes7 years ago in Styled
How to Dress Like a Goth (Without Looking Terrible). Top Story - November 2018.
It was only about ten or fifteen years ago that the goth scene was something to be afraid of. Back in the late 1990s and early 2000s, the gothic subculture consisted of people who stood out from society, wore dark and baggy clothing, and shopped at Hot Topic. Gothic fashion wasn’t nearly as appreciated as it is now. Today, however, gothic outfits have taken a turn and goth styles have been reinvented on the runway and in the streets. “Goth fashion” has become a statement style of dress inspired by the goth look from years past. All it takes is the proper inspiration and statement pieces to dress like a goth without looking terrible, and you can join in on the goth scene and make a statement all your own!
By Morgan E. Westling7 years ago in Styled
10 Hardest Styles to Pull Off, Ranked
I was a fan of EGL clothing in college. EGL, for those who weren't in the visual kei scene of the early 2000s, stands for Elegant Gothic Lolita, and is one of the many different forms of Lolita fashion. It was a style that was all about looking as doll-like as possible, in that creepy Victorian way that most horror movies use.
By Sasha Konikovo7 years ago in Styled
How to Shop For Clothing (When You Have Body Dysmorphia)
I don't know what I look like. I literally have a very hard time figuring out what my body looks like. I don't know if I'm fat, thin, athletic, curvy, or twiggy. I'm told I look alright, maybe, but I don't know.
By Rowan Marley7 years ago in Styled
Color. Color. Color
For being one of the the most liberated generations, we sure are encircled in colorless surroundings (grey cars, monochrome neighborhoods, and steel cities). It saddens my soul a bit that people only feel safe expressing themselves in the virtual world but not in the real world out and about on the streets.
By Megan Aylward7 years ago in Styled
