Olivia Lutz, Head of Videography @cameronhughes Read it and weep your going to need more time to make something like this. @gigihadid @Tan France for #nextinfashion ♬ original sound – Cameron Hughes What do Gigi Hadid, Doja Cat, and Tiktok trans activist Dylan Mulvaney all have in common? They all have worked with New York based Cameron Hughes, who is a pioneer in the tech and fashion worlds, popularizing fashion tech. Fashion tech is a term used to describe a categor

Anna Birk, Executive Editor Image from Cleveland.com Cierra Boyd Cierra Boyd was one of the founders of The Scene magazine at Ohio University. Today, that magazine has become the first mass-print fashion magazine on campus and is known as VARIANT. Boyd has gone on to create a sustainable fashion brand with nearly 50,000 followers on Instagram. She has styled celebrities such as Cardi B and been featured on HBO’s show, The Hype . Her fashion brand boasts creativity by creati

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By Jorja Butt Photos by Marin Cook Follow in the footsteps of 100-year-old Iris Apfel and showcase what makes you different. The term “less is more” is the world renowned motto that fashion designers live by. Iris Apfel, however, is a 100-year-old fashion counissuer lives by her own set of fashion rules: “more is more & less is bore.” Upon defying fashion trends for years, Apfel made her claim-to-fame after her wardrobe inspired a 2004 exhibit at the Metropolitan Museum of

By: Morgan Podkul Photos by: Ashlynn McKee In 2021, there is a plethora of music genres to choose from for our pleasure. With such a variety of music, one might expect every song to be completely original. It is difficult, however, to determine whether every song is original in its own right. Concepts such as sampling and copying of music have proven to muddy the waters when it comes to determining originality from artists with their songs. Sampling is a popular way for art

By Maria Welch, Blogger Just two months into the new year, and we see a rise in denim, upcycled clothing and more leather. Along with that, we see more natural-sheer styles in both men and women. Each of these styles let people express themselves more freely than ever before. From social media platforms like TikTok and Instagram, we see multiple posts of out- of- the ordinary fashion trends that are accepted to wear by both men and women. This generation is fueled by creativ

By: Kayla Edwards, Head of Styling Euphoria Stylist Heidi Bivens If there’s one show that everyone is talking about right now, it’s “Euphoria.” The HBO hit is centered around a group of highschoolers and struggles that they face concerning sex, social media, and drug use. Not only do people love Euphoria for its message, but for the makeup and clothing worn by the characters. Euphoria has encaptured and inspired viewers by dressing characters in the latest of fashion brands

By Kayla Edwards, Head of Styling Graphic Design by Kayla Edwards Zoë Kravitz is definitely one of the coolest celebrities on our fashion radar right now. If you’re looking for a star that gives off the cool girl vibe while being effortlessly chic, her style is one to stay updated on. Zoe is known for sporting many different looks, and is highly recognized for her casual streetwear. Her style shows that no matter what she wears, she is extremely confident. From rocking a sh

Our Head of Styling, Kayla Edwards , predicts four trends you will see in the New Year. @vrntmagazine Will these be 2022’s most popular trends? Let us know what you think in the comments! #style #trend #prediction Made by: Kayle Edwards ♬ original sound – VRNT 1. Catsuits 2. Sequins 3. Miniskirts 4. Low-rise pants #Fashion

By Sarah Osterle, Blogger It’s the time of year where pumpkin spice lattes and fuzzy socks come out! This is also the best time to bring out new and maybe some old fashion trends to be stylish yet comfy. Fashion trends of 2021 have been quite funky from chunky rings to fun flared pants but for this coming fall, I have five fun trends that will add spunk to your outfit! Anything leather This can range from leather pants, skirts, jackets, etc. I mean ANYTHING leather can leve

Illustration by Kayla Edwards By Kayla Edwards, Blogger From shapewear to puffer coats, the Kardashians have had an impeccable influence on the fashion industry. Each one of the sisters have their own unique style and have all had their own period of capturing the media’s eye with their sense of fashion. Kendall usually sports her effortless but chic model off duty looks and Kim is most always dripped down in Yeezy, but recently Kourtney has taken the spotlight for own sense

Illustration by Samantha Schimmoller By Emily Squance, Art Director From fur to sparkles, to even horse heads, the Met Gala has seen just about everything. The infamous red carpet has showcased the most iconic looks for the fundraising event. Some of the biggest names have defined all expectations, slowly reinventing fashion today. Here are the best and worst outfits of this year’s, “American Independence,” themed Met Gala. Lil Nas X With the drop of his new album, his Mat

Photo by Evie Sears By: Gabby Hayes Wearing makeup is a simple way to build confidence. A dash of concealer and a swipe of mascara are common accessories in today’s society. However, makeup has been around since the beginning of time; from using natural resources to concoctions of all sorts of chemicals, the world of cosmetics has endured many advancements. It’s easy to think of makeup palettes and bronzer as a modern-day invention; on the contrary, it all began in Ancient

Photo by Julie Graham By: Ellie Roberto , Executive Editor What’s the first brand that comes to mind when you think of “luxury?” Louis Vuitton? Chanel? Fendi? If you answered with one of these brands, you’d be correct. However, can a  subjective concept such as luxury really be defined?   Before the end of the 20th century, luxury fashion houses dictated what consumers wore and the trends they followed. If a woman could afford Chanel in the 1950s, she would most likely wear

By Ellie Roberto, Executive Editor Picture from @friskmegood on Instagram Cierra Boyd spoke with Variant Magazine members about her experiences as a founder of Variant and her journey to becoming a fashion designer. This story provides a glimpse into our inspirational meeting with her and zooms out to show her impact in the sustainable fashion industry. View this post on Instagram A post shared by cierra boyd (@friskmegood) Regency-era corsets have mad

By Molly Stefl, Writer Often, college is the perfect time for people to explore new fashion trends and experiment with their style. Whether they found their style long ago, just discovered it, or are still figuring it out, the college students’ fashion choices are often very diverse and fashion-forward. These selected students shared their sense of style, inspiration and some of their favorite outfits. Name: Emme Bowe School: Ohio University in Ohio Major: Journalism Stra

By Julie Meyers, Writer Since the onset of COVID-19, the fashion world, an industry built on travel, collaboration, audience and spectacle, has been rewiring its century-old system to fit the current ways of life. The modern fashion show dates back to the 1860s when English fashion designer Charles Worth used live models instead of mannequins to show his designs. In the early 1900s, “fashion parades” began spreading around major cities. In 2020, runway shows and fashion week

Illustration by Olivia Dutkewych By Reagan Goldberg, Blogger We have all been in the situation where you get invited to a last minute Halloween event and you are in desperate need for a costume. Or maybe you can’t afford to put together a very lavish costume this year and need to create one on a budget. Even though Halloween looks different this year and most of us will be celebrating from home, here are some last-minute costume ideas that will not drain your bank account: A

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