COVID-19 sparks concerns for fashion, but some students see chance for innovation
Aaron Royce, Contributing Writer In the wake of the COVID-19 outbreak, the fashion industry is facing problems. Many wonder how the industry at large will cope, but another demographic affected is students hoping to break into it. In particular, VCU’s shift to online for the rest of the spring semester could be problematic for students […]
Opinion: Richmond Fashion Weekend showcases the importance of body positivity
Tagwa Shammet, Opinions Editor RVA Fashion Week’s Fall Fashion Weekend was beautiful last week — a show full of stunning designs and breathtaking models of different body types, sizes and colors. But that level of inclusion is the exception, not the norm, in a fashion industry that still neglects models who aren’t tall, skinny and […]
Why copyright is so important when it comes to fashion
H&M has withdrawn its recent lawsuit against graffiti artist Jason ‘Revok” Williams. H&M filed the lawsuit when Revok tried to gain compensation for his artwork, which H&M used in an advertisement without his permission. H&M argued that because the artwork was created illegally, he had no rights to it. After much outrage by both consumers […]
Royal Flush: The fashion industry after McQueen
Royal Flush: The fashion industry after McQueen Erika Wilkins Spectrum Editor Four days ago, the fashion industry lost one of its brightest stars. Lee Alexander McQueen’s death means the loss of one of the last couturiers of the 21st century and is a source of strife for all who bore witness to his irrefutable genius. […]