What Is Your Definition Of Fashion?

A version of the below was originally published in 2023. Hey, quick question: When did sweaters get so — for lack of a better word — bad ? The truth, it turns out, can be traced back to a high-volume, low-cost phenomenon that’s affecting multiple wardrobe categories, even those far beyond knitwear. “Over the last decade, we’ve definitely seen a decline in quality across all price points,” says Andrea Cheong, creator and author of “ Why Don’t I Have Anything To Wear? “ . “ A lot of it is affected by the rising cost of materials, but also the pressure for brands to keep increasing profits year on year, so what’s impacted are two key aspects that influence the quality of the final product: craftsmanship and materials.” Yasha Morehouse, a professor of fashion at the  Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD), breaks it down even further. As consumer expectations for clothing are shifting,...

Millennials, rejoice: “Glee” and “Girls” reboots/revivals are in development. Last week’s blue wave evoked the kind of Millennial Optimism that has us busting out our American Apparel Disco Pants. And now, 2006’s hottest Broadway musical, “Spring Awakening,” is back with an Off-Broadway run at Studio Seaview in New York City — and, thanks to clothing rental service Nuuly, there’s a fashion angle. Nuuly is the official styling partner for the rock musical and released an exclusive, show-inspired edit . Kim Gallagher, the retailer’s executive director of marketing and customer success, says it’s part of the brand’s strategy of being in “places where customers are spending attention and gaining style inspiration.” Another recent example: In August, the company tapped “Overcompensating” star Wally Baram for a 12-part microdrama rather than a typical ad campaign. ...

These are the stories making headlines in fashion on Friday . Yeezy’s Comeback Show Falls Short Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, staged a runway comeback Wednesday in Los Angeles. The roughly 15-minute show, billed as Yeezy Season 01, featured military-inspired menswear and revealing women’s looks. It was his first collection since Adidas, Gap and Balenciaga cut ties with him following his antisemitic comments. The New York Times’ Jacob Gallagher called it a “rehash” and said that “Ye is no longer a vital voice in fashion.” { The New York Times /paywalled} Pay Structure Revisions Fail To End Bangladesh Garment Protests Garment workers in Bangladesh staged fresh protests Thursday, forcing more than 100 factories in the Ashulia hub near Dhaka to suspend operations. The unrest began Saturday, despite a wage board decision Wednesday to introduce a revised pay structure from December, with the size of the increase still undecide...

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In case you missed them, we’ve rounded up our most popular stories of the week to help you stay in the loop. No need to thank us — just toast a cold-brew tea in our honor when you’re discussing who did what over your charcuterie board. Related: The 2026 CFDA Fashion Award Winners Are… Related: Pierpaolo Piccioli Is Out at Balenciaga Related: The Met Replaces Its Galliano Exhibit With One About ‘Everyday’ Clothes Related: Inside Oner Active’s ‘Ambitious’ First Move Into Physical Retail Related: The Thom Browne Alum Making Playful Workwear Out of Natural Fibers Related: The Best Dressed Celebrities at the 2026 CFDA Fashion Awards Related: Miista Opens Its First L.A. Store to a Surprisingly Robust Boot Culture Related: Coperni Ceases Operations Amid Distributor Conflict Related: Original Heir Wants to Shake Up the Hairbrush Category Related: How These Curated Thrift Shops Are Keeping Whimsical NY...

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“The whimsical girl economy in New York City is crashing,” Junkyard Thrift owner Olivia LaRossa declared on Instagram . “There are not [many] shops that carry fun, funky, whimsical, mid-to-plus-size clothing, but we do.” Stepping into her Bushwick, Brooklyn store, you’re immediately met with ethereal decorations like swan sculptures and ornate silver frames. 1970s prairie dresses, slip gowns and other eclectic, colorful garments from bygone eras hang from the racks — each piece a small fantasy in its own right. These days, it’s rare to find a store with as much personality as this one. But as homogeneous, clean-girl aesthetics continue to sweep through the fashion world, a group of young shop owners in New York City are dedicated to keeping whimsy alive. Junkyard Thrift Photo: Courtest of Junkyard Thrift This past summer, “whimsy” took the internet by storm, fueled by coquettish runway collections, Olivia Rodrigo...