Prior to shelter-in-place, I observed the general student body at SJSU and found that a large portion of our population gravitated towards patterns; rather than simple colors and wearing the “basic” t-shirt with a singular color. This totally made sense, as San Jose really capitalized on name brands and is huge in the streetwear side–soContinue reading “Patterns Galore!”
Category Archives: Trends
The World of “Disney Bounding” and the Culture Behind it
Disney has definitely made a name for itself, which extends beyond its various parks around the world! Disney has left its mark on the world with the assortment of movies, merchandise, and television shows that we continue to cherish dearly. Disney never fails to have an incredible marketing team, and hold people’s interest, beyond steppingContinue reading “The World of “Disney Bounding” and the Culture Behind it”
What is Cosplaying and Why is it Popular?
That’s right, I would classify cosplaying as part of the great, big world of fashion. Why? Well, for starters, it’s still clothes, and second: it’s widely known and popular around the world! Cosplaying has only gained more recognition and fame, as events like: AnimeCon, San Diego Comic Con, and various “nerd” events strongly encourage theContinue reading “What is Cosplaying and Why is it Popular?”
The Ugly Side of Resellers Manifests in Supreme x Murakami “COVID-19 Relief” Box Logo T-shirt
It’s Friday, April 24th at 7:45AM. The sunlight is beaming through my window and I’m sleep deprived after falling asleep at 2AM. Eye bags aside, I open my laptop in hopes of obtaining one of the most sought after Supreme products: the box logo t-shirt. I make this a big deal in the name ofContinue reading “The Ugly Side of Resellers Manifests in Supreme x Murakami “COVID-19 Relief” Box Logo T-shirt”
The Potential Popular Colors for Spring 2020
As we’re just at the start of Spring, we are already seeing a change in season but also clothing trends. That’s where we begin to ask ourselves: what will the hottest colors be this season? Although I’m personally no fashion expert, I consider myself a fashion aficionado who carefully analyzes trends in my free timeContinue reading “The Potential Popular Colors for Spring 2020”
Smelling out the Trendiest Flower Patterns
One of the most timeless patterns in fashion will always be flowers. It’s fascinating how we never seem to get tired of them, and for as long as time–we’ve appreciated the aesthetic of them. It was only a few years ago, roses were considered the hottest thing to have on any denim jacket, t-shirt, orContinue reading “Smelling out the Trendiest Flower Patterns”
Predicted Trends for Spring 2020
Paying close attention to fashion both through my peers and social media, I have the tendency to scope out up-and-coming trends for every season. Last summer, I predicted that the hottest color of the season would be lavender, or light purple. Much to my surprise (but not really), I saw light purple and lavender shadesContinue reading “Predicted Trends for Spring 2020”
The Rise and Fall of Juicy Couture
One of the most iconic brands in the early 2000’s was Juicy Couture. How could we forget the iconic crowns, terriers, and hot pink hues to commemorate our fashion icons like Paris Hilton or Britney Spears? This era was all about being a “princess” regardless if you were a teenager, a mother, or even aContinue reading “The Rise and Fall of Juicy Couture”
Hypebeast Culture
One of the most common trends I’ve seen throughout SJSU campus is a minimalistic, red box logo that spells out “Supreme” in white italics. This design can cost you up to $150 for a sweatshirt, or even $200 NWT (new with tags) through resellers on websites like StockX or Grailed. This is just one ofContinue reading “Hypebeast Culture”