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  • Student Highlight: A Look Into NYFW With Isabel Bercaw

    By Leah Goryachkovsky Isabel is a General Studies student whose life journey has always been surrounded by choosing creative outlets of expression. She first started venturing into the art world as a four-year-old, exploring her creativity through crafts. Four years later, she and her sister, Caroline, then founded their first, lesser-known business, Art-tastic. It was…

  • Fashion Week, Winter ’24

    By guest writer Riya Goel Once the quintessence of creativity and innovation in the fashion industry, it has morphed into a spectacle where the emphasis often falls on who attends rather than the fashion on display. This shift from substance to optics reflects a broader trend within the industry, where the pursuit of the latest…

  • What is the “Mood of the Moment?” : An Interview with Kristina Parsons, Co-Curator of the Chloé Exhibit

    By Leah Goryachkovsky Preface: Every niche tidbit and insightful piece of analysis was provided by the brilliant Kirstina Parsons. This article is simply a vessel for her thoughtfulness and my deep admiration for the exhibit.  After three visits to the Jewish Museum to swoon over the Mood of the Moment exhibit, I’ve officially declared myself…

  • Indigenous Fashion Edit

    By Eva Blackhawk Indigenous people have always been very fashionable, as traditional beadwork and leatherwork used to create incredibly detailed regalia have always been the cultural standard. Contemporary Indigenous fashion draws from this rich history in terms of aesthetics, materials, and the cultural meaning behind Indigenous fashion. This edit includes everything from ready to wear…

  • Willy Chavarria Is the 2023 CFDA Menswear Designer of the Year: The Importance of Representation and Visibility in Fashion

    By Nicholas Isaza  This past week, the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) held its annual awards ceremony at the American Museum of Natural History, where they recognized various names in the fashion industry for their contributions over the past year. Catherine Holstein won American Womenswear Designer for the second consecutive year with her…

  • CUFS Editorial Team Fall Fashion Favorites

    By: Leah Goryachkovsky, Annie Buda, and Nick Isaza As the leaves start to turn colors and the air gets a little chillier, it can mean only one thing: fall fashion. Fall is regarded by many as the number one season to get fits off, and for good reason. More shoes enter the rotation, you unlock…

  • Prada, Pretty Please Take Me to the Moon 

    By Leah Goryachkovsky Have you heard? Fashion innovation on Earth has become passe. In collaboration with Axiom Space, the leading provider of human spaceflight services and developer of human-rated space infrastructure, Prada is creating spacesuits for the next NASA astronauts to walk on the moon.  You’ve probably seen Chanel tennis rackets or Dior skis, but…

  • CUFS Presents: The History of Stuart Weitzman – Sensational Soles

    By Annie Buda In the realm of luxury footwear, few names shine as brightly as Stuart Weitzman. This iconic brand has left an indelible mark on the world of fashion, gracing the feet of celebrities, fashionistas, and discerning individuals for decades. The name, Stuart Weitzman, is synonymous with elegant, timeless shoes for every season. How…

  • The Only Time You Should Repurpose Condoms: A Look at the Diesel and Durex Runway 

    By Leah Goryachkovsky *Written in April, lol* As this season’s global fashion week comes to a close, I’d like to highlight a particularly innovative show with a shocking display of creativity and resourcefulness. Diesel’s 2023 collection, shown at Milan’s Fashion Week, was set around a heaping pile of 200,000 condoms. This elaborate runway design was…

  • Beautiful Repair: The Importance of Mending 

    By Leah Goryachkovsky I recently experienced a transformative exhibit that furthered my understanding of how powerful one’s relationship with fashion can be. Fashion is deeply personal, almost acting as an extension of oneself. So much so that anyone, no matter their fashion background, can find a connection to it. I’d like to dedicate this article…