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The Evolution of Makeup
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
Variant Magazine
Jun 8, 20214 min read


Power of Representation
Image from Google By: Jordan Schmitt, Editor in Chief As society grows more representational of minoritized groups, genders, sexual orientations, and backgrounds, so does its governmental system. The U.S. is currently witnessing an increased amount of people from marginalized communities transitioning to positions of power. According to the Pew Research Center, the 117th Congress is the most diverse so far, with about 23% of the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate membe
Variant Magazine
Jun 2, 20214 min read


What is Luxury? Attempting to Define the Impossible
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
Variant Magazine
May 25, 20213 min read
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