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Meet the creators of WaySlay, the Pittsburgh-based ‘UberEats of beauty supplies’

Gillian Fitzgerald | Staff Writer 03/25/2021 Speaking for college students without cars, it can be extremely frustrating running out of the essentials — especially the beauty and hair products they rely on. The good news for all of those living in the Pittsburgh area? There’s now an app that can deliver those products to us in as little as 20 minutes: WaySlay. Co-founders Ian Grant … Continue reading Meet the creators of WaySlay, the Pittsburgh-based ‘UberEats of beauty supplies’

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Features

Spring 2021 makeup and hair guide

Griffin Sendek | Multimedia Editor 3/25/21 For what feels like forever now, there’s been no need to worry about putting makeup on the bottom half of the face. With the increased rollout of vaccines and the glimmer of life returning to normal, unfortunately, the days of half-done makeup are coming to an end. In case your hair and makeup skills have faltered over the past … Continue reading Spring 2021 makeup and hair guide

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Secondhand clothing interrupts the norm as a new era of fashion arrives

09/24/20 Noah Wilbur | Opinions Editor From Ralph Lauren and Versace to Prada and Michael Kors, the list of luxury clothing brands continues to grow longer every passing year. As name brands gain celebrity-like prestige across the world, they garner heftier price tags and have an increasingly profound influence on consumers. We have all been blinded by a brand: You enter a store and immediately … Continue reading Secondhand clothing interrupts the norm as a new era of fashion arrives

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Women continue to face a double standard in fashion

09/24/2020 Alyse Kaminski | Staff Columnist We are all familiar with the first question that reporters ask women upon stepping on the red carpet: “Before we get to the work you’ve done…who are you wearing tonight?” “She dresses like a secretary,” some said about Elizabeth Warren. “He looks so attractive!” girls say, when Adam Levine throws on anything at all. What’s the difference between the … Continue reading Women continue to face a double standard in fashion

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PGH Fashion Week hits the virtual runway

Elizabeth Sharp | Staff Writer Pittsburgh Fashion Week (PGH- FW), a combination of fashion and the arts from the city’s top designers and artists, is taking place this year in a new form due to the ongoing global pandemic. The festival will take place from Monday, Sept. 21 through Friday, Sept. 25. Fashion Week will be taking place fully online with different events each day … Continue reading PGH Fashion Week hits the virtual runway

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Make a statement with your mask

Ashley Newman | Staff Writer 09/24/2020 This year, like everything else, fashion is looking a little bit different than the usual — but that’s no excuse to not have a little bit of fun with your fashion choices. As we all know, face masks have made a seemingly permanent appearance in our outfits, and will for the foreseeable future. Even though everyone is wearing a … Continue reading Make a statement with your mask

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Project 333 brings more joy with less clothes

Carissa Haslam | Ad Manager 09/24/2020 Imagine getting rid of every item of clothing you own except for your 33 favorites. This is the challenge presented by minimalist fashion trend, Project 333. In a world of overflowing closets, Project 333 proves that less really is more. For decades, American consumerist culture has been preaching a consistent message: the more you have, the happier you’ll be. … Continue reading Project 333 brings more joy with less clothes

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Throw your clothes in the drawer, not the landfill

Katia Faroun | Features Editor 09/24/2020 A lot can change in two centuries — since 1820, the world has seen the invention of electricity, cars and the iPhone. And two centuries from now, there may be little to no traces of our current civilization — save for some Forever 21 miniskirts and Shein bathing suits. The fashion industry is one of the most polluting industries … Continue reading Throw your clothes in the drawer, not the landfill

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Gender Neutral Fashion Show impeded by university

UPDATE: 9/26: This story has been updated to reflect comments provided by the Catholic Diocese.  09/26/2019 Ollie Gratzinger | editor-in-chief Last year’s poster for the Gender Neutral Fashion Show, cohosted by the Gender Forum and Department of Women and Gender Studies (WGS), featured a male-presenting runway model sporting a dress. The event was well attended and favorably received, according to Gender Forum President Emma Shirey. … Continue reading Gender Neutral Fashion Show impeded by university

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