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An exchange of commerce is depicted at the center of a noxious cloud -- a hand offering a credit card for a pair of heels against a purple background of twisting lines. The image towers over rows red desks, dark figures sitting at them, ominously overshadowed by the product they labored over for someone else.

Dutch Colonialism in Southeast Asia was Always a Humanitarian Crisis

Vera Pavlovich, Loyola University Maryland

Colonialism is not a thing of the past; rather, its facets have evolved into industries like fast fashion.…

March 1, 2024

In this article, about how the 2024 remake of Tina Fey's "Mean Girls" fails to live up to the standards set by the original, a blonde woman with a black coat and a necklace of beads gives a smug smirk at the audience with a shadow lying over half her face against a blurred-out background of a brown hallway with blue lockers.

Did We Really Need a Remake of Mean Girls?

Vera Pavlovich, Loyola University Maryland

Over 20 years since the original release of Mean Girls (2004), Tina Fey remakes the Rom-Com classic with a musical twist.…

February 6, 2024

Are the Shein ‘HELP’ Messages Real?

Kaitlyn Anderson, Cornell University

Customers are reporting hidden 'help' messages in the tags of Shein clothing, but are these really concealed messages from their workers?…

July 6, 2022

In an article about Gen Z, three people with different outfits stand in different poses.

Aesthetic Overload: How Gen Z Builds Characters, Not Outfits

Anna Merlo, University of Queensland, Australia

Internet culture dominates every aspect of modern life for the newest generation, especially in the world of fashion.…

June 8, 2022

Illustration of the dire impact of fast fashion.

Fast Fashion: The Golden Child of Overconsumption

Isabella Savides, University of Pretoria

Although this problem is a big one among trendy online clothing retailers, its severe impact on the environment and our wallets is often overlooked.…

October 26, 2021

The Problems With Fast Fashion and the Problems With Hating On It

Sarah Gudenau, Oakland University

The efficient business model may not be environmentally friendly, but it’s unrealistic to expect everybody to shop slow fashion.…

December 27, 2020

Image of a person's torso, holding a yellow flower in front of their white shirt, in article about sustainable fashion

5 Sustainable Fashion Brands That Are Affordable for College Students

Madelyn Haasken, Bemidji State University

Sustainable fashion that's budget-friendly can be hard to find, but these brands offer eco-friendly clothing, swimwear and jewelry at a reasonable price.…

August 28, 2020

In an article about fast fashion company Shein, an illustration of factory workers sewing clothes

Shining a Light on Shein’s Unethical Labor Practices

Reem Farhat, Fordham University

Their recent release of offensive products has consumers outraged, but the company's fast fashion practices and sweatshops hurt much more than feelings.…

July 23, 2020

In article about Muslim clothing, woman's hands covered in henna and glitter

Double Standards and the Cultural Appropriation of Muslim Clothing

Farah Javed, CUNY Baruch College

Traditional religious clothing marks brown people as targets of discrimination. Meanwhile, companies and celebrities rebrand these styles as chic and trendy.…

July 22, 2020

6 Online Clothing Stores That’ll Help You Ball on a College Budget

Tori Ihnen, Fort Hays State University

Because looking good shouldn’t require a second college loan.…

October 2, 2018

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