Julia Dixon, Texas State University, Author at Study Breaks

Stemming a Couture of Waste

The fashion industry is one of the worst environmental offenders in the world, but there’s a simple, stylish way to reduce your outfit’s carbon footprint.…

December 8, 2016

Why You Should Hope Your Favorite Band Wears Yves Saint Laurent

Julia Dixon, Texas State University

The clothing line of the legendary design house channels the essence of rock and roll by working with only the most trendsetting underground musicians.…

February 24, 2016

Plastic Pressure: Barbie’s Impractical Beauty Standards Over the Years

Julia Dixon, Texas State UniversityandGuest Contributor

A decade-long drop in sales has prompted Mattel to offer Barbie in different body types that, after nearly 60 years, finally make her look human.…

February 11, 2016

Trendy Frenzy: Spring’s Must-Have Madness

Julia Dixon, Texas State UniversityandGuest Contributor

From long locks to slinky scarves, these are the hottest spring trends to watch out for.…

January 23, 2016

Channeling Major Tom: The Soundtrack to David Bowie’s Iconic Style

Julia Dixon, Texas State UniversityandGuest Contributor

From Ziggy to the Duke, never has a musician so profoundly influenced the world of fashion as David Bowie.…

January 16, 2016

Why the Rana Plaza Collapse Should Change How You Shop

Julia Dixon, Texas State UniversityandGuest Contributor

The death of more than 1,000 Bangladeshi garment workers and the conviction of 41 people for murder has sent tremors through the fashion industry. Here's what you can do to shop responsibly.…

January 6, 2016

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Julia Dixon, Texas State University

Stemming a Couture of Waste

Why You Should Hope Your Favorite Band Wears Yves Saint Laurent

Plastic Pressure: Barbie’s Impractical Beauty Standards Over the Years

Trendy Frenzy: Spring’s Must-Have Madness

Channeling Major Tom: The Soundtrack to David Bowie’s Iconic Style

Why the Rana Plaza Collapse Should Change How You Shop