When you hear the word “redneck” what do you imagine? What does redneck mean to you? If you ask most people, they may go on about sunburnt farmers or rural, working-class white people. However, contrary to both, historians and everyday West Virginians tell a much more radical story in where the “red” in redneck comes from.  ..read more

Have you ever seen an outfit you loved and thought, “Wow I would never have put those pieces together, I wish I could pick out outfits like those.” Well, look no further!  If you are anything like me and enjoy dressing both masculine and feminine, this can be a fun and easy way to combine both sides of your wardrobe. This is your guide to fun clothing combos that play with androgyny and will freshen the wardrobe you already have ..read more

Cargo pants have had a fascinating presence throughout history. Generation after generation has styled cargo pants in their own unique ways, making them a significant clothing throughout the years.  ..read more

Remember those leather pants you haven’t worn since replicating the iconic Sandy from Grease costume? Those leather pants you have stored in the back of your closet are back in so think twice about throwing them in the donation pile. If you go outside and stroll the town, you’ll spot numerous leather jackets, handbags, pants, tops, jumpsuits, and even phone cases ..read more

Widely recognized as the greatest band of all time, The Beatles have been a fixture in music circles for decades. When thinking of The Beatles, an image that comes to many minds is four feminine-looking men with shaggy hair who sing jangly guitar tunes. In an age that expects dynamism, The Beatles are often viewed as icons frozen in time, static in both image and sound ..read more

Fashion trends can be tons of fun and a great way to try out new styles. However, trends also serve a purpose from a historical and cultural viewpoint. We can observe current and past trends in fashion as a sort of visible representation of the culture, conflicts, and values of the time. One of the most revolutionizing trends in women’s fashion was so profound that we still see it at our costume parties: The 1920’s Flapper Girl.  ..read more

 From the identical duo Lisa and Lena – content creators since Musical.ly – Lena is now paving her own path towards an individual career. The twins started out with their first original clothing line called J1MO71 – the inspiration for the line’s name being the Haitian origin of the word “jimo,” which translates to “twins” in English. Their company sells a wide variety of clothing, accessories, sports bags and phone cases ..read more

Gone are the days when pajamas, slips, boxers, and bloomers were strictly confined to the bedroom. Today, a growing number of people are embracing the delightful freedom of wearing sleepwear beyond the walls of one’s own home, stepping out in both style and comfort. This trend is not only a fashion statement, but a rejection of the traditional standards in clothing that are “acceptable” and “appropriate” to wear out of the house.  ..read more

2023 is a year full of trends for Gen-Z –– seemingly chasing aesthetics after aesthetics searching for one that best fits. Matilda Djerf, a Scandinavian fashion influencer who empowers the clean girl, coastal grandmother, and scandi-girl aesthetics circulating within Gen-Z, catching the attention of everyone – including myself ..read more

Stripes have been rocked around the globe for decades through a variety of styles. Picture classic grunge looks with multicolored muted striped tones, or striped business casual button-downs. Then, there are nautical sailor stripes or the fashionable French caricature clad in black and white stripes and a matching black beret. Regardless of the garb, stripes have been turning heads for as long as they’ve been worn, and their popularity continues to rise ..read more