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

Body type representation in fashion still needs improvement

09/24/2020 Zoe Stratos | Staff Columnist Pittsburgh Fashion Week 2020 kicked off on Monday in a much different way than years before: all remote. With all of the podcasts, showcases and zoom interviews popping up on the official PGHFW website, it’s time to talk again about body type representation in fashion design and showcases. In years past, the Downtown Community Development Corporation, sponsors and other … Continue reading Body type representation in fashion still needs improvement

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