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Designer Dethroned: The Age of Dupe Culture
A cultural embrace of replicas threatens luxury’s significance. by Laurel Chang Graphic by Melissa Lemieux “Luxury” exists in distance. The space between what you can afford and what you could only admire is what makes designer brands a status symbol. However, the rise of dupe culture—a social media-driven hunt for cheap, fast and convincing replicas of luxury goods—has blurred the once-sharp line between exclusivity and accessibility. Dupe culture isn’t new, but it’s never b
Laurel Chang
Dec 4
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Designer Dethroned: The Age of Dupe Culture
A cultural embrace of replicas threatens luxury’s significance. by Laurel Chang Graphic by Melissa Lemieux “Luxury” exists in distance. The space between what you can afford and what you could only admire is what makes designer brands a status symbol. However, the rise of dupe culture—a social media-driven hunt for cheap, fast and convincing replicas of luxury goods—has blurred the once-sharp line between exclusivity and accessibility. Dupe culture isn’t new, but it’s never b
Laurel Chang
Dec 42 min read
The Style Archetypes of Sex and the City Still Define Us
Exploring the influence of Carrie, Samantha, Charlotte, and Miranda. by Sareena Haq Katie King More than 25 years after Sex and the City premiered, one question continues to surface in current friend groups: Which SATC woman are you? The simplicity of that question hides something more interesting. When women identify with Carrie, Samantha, Charlotte, or Miranda, they’re not just choosing a personality; they’re also choosing an aesthetic. Each character’s wardrobe became it
Sareena Haq
Nov 203 min read
A Recap of Jacquemus Spring 2026: Paying Homage to Heritage
How Simon Porte Jacquemus highlighted his family’s rural background through his Spring 2026 collection. By Rachel Yu Graphic by Josie Zevin For his latest Paris Fashion Week collection, “Le Paysan,” renowned designer Simon Porte Jacquemus held his show at the Orangerie at Versailles—a location known for its grandeur and opulence . Yet, the central theme of the show held a conversely disparate meaning. The show begins with a young boy dressed in an all-white set, running up
Rachel Yu
Nov 132 min read
Controversial or Chic? The Most Memorable Fashion Moments of 2025
Love them or hate them, they’re iconic. by Nicollette Heath Graphic by Ian Nugent Fashion is a form of art. We express ourselves through everyday outfits, make statements with daring pieces, and push the boundaries between ready-to-wear and avant-garde. But like any form of art, public opinions will vary. The more ambitious and innovative the design, the more polarizing it tends to be. 2025 had no shortage of polarizing moments in the fashion world. Between bleached eyebrows,
Nicollette Heath
Nov 63 min read
NYFW, Unplugged: The Rise of Off-Calendar Micro-Shows
Intimate showcases are reshaping the NYFW experience. by Kailey Correa Graphic by Josie Zevin In an era when fashion week often feels like a never-ending schedule of flashing cameras and chaos, a quiet shift is taking shape on the margins of New York Fashion Week (NYFW). Across the city, it seems to me that designers are swapping the tents and grand venues for living rooms, galleries, and repurposed warehouses—spaces where intimacy replaces spectacle and connection replaces c
Kailey Correa
Oct 292 min read
Did Being in Style Go Out of Style?
The death of fashion groupthink births fashion individuality. By Laurel Chang Lea Rivel Once upon a time, being “in style” was the ultimate goal. Glossy magazines dictated what to wear and the rest of us scrambled to keep up; buying the right jeans, copying the right celebrities, and treating trends like commandments. But today, in a world where one viral TikTok can birth a new aesthetic overnight, the very idea of being “in style” feels almost…outdated. The speed of trend cy
Laurel Chang
Oct 232 min read
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