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Allison Stroman - In an industry rife with sustainability issues, a circular model would prove advantageous. A circular fashion model “asks the industry to close the loop on production, including responsible manufacturing, use and end-of-life for every garment” according to Good On You. This means that garments are designed with longevity, sustainability, and recyclability in mind. These considerations make it such that the fashion industry can reduce waste. According to the World Economic Forum, clothing production continues to rise while actual use before throwing an item out is shrinking. This lack of balance between the two can be in part attributed to the continued popularity of fast...

Allison Stroman - Fast fashion is extremely popular in today’s fashion world, and it is quickly taking over racks and shelves in many thrift and second hand stores. In slowing down the consumption cycle and instead investing in high-quality, long-lasting clothing, we can bring the uniqueness back to the second hand market and transform it into an actual sustainable solution, alongside reducing our consumption.

Allison Stroman - As we transition from summer into fall, it is important to think about how to transition your wardrobe, incorporating flowy summer pieces for cooling with fall staples like boots to match the changing leaves and soon-to-be cooler temperatures. A simple place to start is with color and finding pieces within a color palette that suggests fall. The Pantone Fashion Color Trend Report provides some colors to start with. These shades are selected using the “​​Pantone® Fashion, Home + Interiors Color System, the most widely used and recognized color standards system for fashion, textile, home, and interior design” with the report serving...

Allison Stroman - According to Carolyn Mair, PhD, founder of the psychology of fashion department at the London College of Fashion at the University of the Arts London, feeling comfortable in what you are wearing decreases stress. This decrease in stress frees up more space for us to focus on the tasks important to us.  But, how do you find your personal style? Let’s turn to expert stylists Sam Giordano, a former mentee of Jessie’s, and Jessie Freschl for advice and learn from their experiences.