Thrifting can be a great and sustainable way to introduce new pieces into your wardrobe. You can up-cycle old articles, bring back past trends, or even forge your own style through unique clothes that you can’t get anywhere else. During the pandemic, all thrift-stores closed down to maintain proper safety precautions, and help to encourage…
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Top TikTok Fashion Trends
With 2020 slowly coming to a close, it’s a good time to reflect on all the amazing fashion trends we have now; all because of TikTok. For those who don’t know, TikTok is an app that went viral around 1 year ago, encouraging creators to post videos as long as 1 minute in any style…
Day 1: Is Fashion Linked to Climate Change?
There are so many things that make fashion such an inspirational, fun and diverse part of life and culture. We use clothing and fashion on a daily basis to help express ourselves in our truest forms, push creative boundaries and broadcast art on our bodies. While there is an unlimited amount of reasons why fashion…
Get Excited About Launch Party!
Hey Mustangs, now that model auditions are officially concluded and we have our full complete team for the year, It’s nearly time for our next big CFS event of the season, our annual launch party! This is a fun filled night we have every year, where we reveal the theme of the show and give…
The Best Celebrity Costumes of Halloween 2019
Halloween 2019 has come and gone, and celebrities brought their best costumes to instagram, red carpets, and beyond. From The Weeknd dressing up as Joker to Demi Lovato becoming Marie Antoinette, the creativity was definitely out of this world. Here is a recap of the 7 best and most original celebrity costumes of Halloween 2019!…
Fall Wardrobe Essentials
Autumn has arrived! Cold mornings and early nights are here, and its time to update our wardrobes accordingly. The fall season is all about the classic staples – pieces that have stood the test of time and can act as a foundation for some newer trends. As October comes to an end, you’re probably wondering…
5 Easy Halloween Costume Ideas
As im sure you are all aware of, Halloween is quickly creeping its way around the corner! This is the best time of year to show off your creativity, sense of style, and be unique. While it is easily the most fun holiday for us university students, it can also be stressful. You’re exhausted from…
Is Forever 21 Leaving Us?
FOREVER 21, the go-to fashion house for trendy and affordable clothes has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. They will be closing over 300 stores worldwide; including 178 locations in the United States and 44 locations in Canada. FOREVER 21 was founded in 1984 and have since made itself known worldwide with stores in Japan,…
2018 VSFS – December 2
The 2018 Victoria Secret Fashion Show has an all-star line-up of musical guests and 60 of the world’s top models. Supermodel, Adriana Lima announces her retirement after 19 years with the company and takes an emotional walk down the runway as she receives her standing ovation. Last Thursday, the 2018 Victoria Secret Fashion Show was…
Instagram is Killing Fashion Magazines?
The refinement of social media has made its impact on print media. It’s not that print media is no longer an effective way to convey fashion trends but users have simply changed the way that they receive information. There is no denying that social media has taken over the lives of millennials but what does…
#CFSSTREETSTYLE
Do you have amazing OOTD’s that you want to share with the CAISA Fashion Show community? Well we want to see them! Use the hashtag #CFSstreetstyle with your next Instagram post where you showcase your best OOTD to be featured on our @caisafs Instagram page! Here are some of our favourite #CFSstreetstyle looks from the…
Cardi B Makes Fashion Moves
Following her rapid rise to fame in 2017, Cardi B has been an unstoppable force. Not only is she the first female rapper to have multiple Billboard Hot 100 No. 1 Hits, but she has earned two Grammy Award nominations, three American Music Awards, and three MTV Video Music Awards (among others), in just two…
Aritzia: Beyond Canada
Most girls in Canada have at least one piece in their closet from this much-loved Canadian boutique – whether it’s your staple Wilfred date night dress, or a comfy pair of Talula sweatpants. For years, this Vancouver-based brand, has succeeded to be the centre of women’s fashion in Canada, housing brands such as Wilfred, Babaton, TNA, Talula, and…
All About Frank and Oak’s New Clothing Subscription Service
Many of us can relate to the excitement of receiving a package in the mail – whether its clothes you bought online, or your most recent Amazon purchase, nothing beats the ease of getting something delivered to your doorstep and finally getting to open that package you have been waiting so long for. Now, you…
How to get the perfect Autumn photo
Autumn is upon us friends and that means one thing, and its not pumpkin spice lattes and warm fuzzy sweaters (even though it kind of is). This season is great for so many things, including getting the perfect photo to give your instagram an extra bang to close out the year. So here’s a few…
Michael Kors Buys Versace for $2.1 Billion: A Continuation of Fashion Consolidation
Last week, it was announced that fashion mogul Michael Kors (MK) purchased the luxury Italian fashion house Versace for a whopping $2.1 Billion. As with a string of luxury acquisitions within the fashion industry, this purchase comes after MK’s attempt to diversify their offering, to offset their market saturation and problems with brand dilution. In…
Trending Now: Teddy Bear Coats
There has been a new coat trend making its way around, it’s cozy, it’s fluffy, it’s warm – it’s a teddy bear coat. Various influencers have taken to Instagram to show off their much-loved jackets, and not only do they look extremely comfortable, they’ve become a staple piece in their OOTD’s. In particular, I.AM.GIA seems…
Designer Spotlight: Moon Choi’s Devotion to Gender-Fluid Fashion
A 2017 graduate of Parson’s School of Design, Moon Choi is a talented, rising designer to watch for at New York Fashion Week. To Choi, fashion is the manifestation of a person’s attitude pertaining to life. She believes clothing is not defined by gender, and her aesthetic blurs the boundaries between masculine and feminine. “I try to not…
Friendship Never Ends: The Spice Girls Two Decades Later
The nostalgia is real right now. The Spice Girls recently reunited and it was everything. The photo surfaced on the girls Instagram pages just a day ago. Within hours fans had gone into a frenzy “liking” the posts over 2 million times and creating a firestorm of rumours. British media outlet, The Sun, is reporting that…
From Fashion to Philanthropy
As you probably have heard, most of Hollywood showed up in black to the 2018 Golden Globe Awards just two weeks ago to show their support for victims of sexual harassment/assault and the ongoing #MeToo campaign. Now, 39 dresses and tuxedos wore on the red carpet are up for sale on the auction site eBay….
Trend Watch: Safety Orange Might Be the New Black
During New York Fashion Week in September 2017, a certain bright, bold color emerged on the runways with the potential to replace the ubiquitous millennial pink: safety orange. From Tom Ford’s sporty, glossy tracksuits, to Fenty Puma’s heels, slides, and work boots, the traffic-stopping shade swept the runways, and it seems the crowd is catching on. …
Our Favourite Street Style Accounts
Street style fashion has become a whole other (expensive) world. It’s hard to keep up with trends in the street style world: new brands popping up everyday, established luxury brands releasing new collections, and the rise of luxury vintage. However, we’ve compiled some of our favourite Influencer accounts to give some inspiration – let us…
Undercover x TAKAHIROMIYASHITATheSoloist.
Black Mirror has taken over Netflix and now the fashion world? Jun Takahashi (Undercover) and Takahiro Miyashita (TAKAHIROMIYASHITATheSoloist), two Japanese fashion icons, teamed up for one of the most experimental collections at Pitti Uomo 93. All eyes were on Florence, Italy as their ideologically charged shows themed “order and disorder” were nothing short of revolutionary. Jun Takahashi’s…
ATTN: Holidayoncé has arrived
From being cast in the upcoming live-action adaptation of Disney’s The Lion King, being named the highest paid female musician by Forbes magazine and giving birth to twins you could say that Beyoncé has had a pretty busy year. And just when you began to think there is not much more she could do… Hold…
How to style: Modern Trousers
Colder weather in Canada means that it’s time to bring out our best pair of trousers. We love leggings and denim as much as the next person, but adding trousers to your closets can give some variety on the day-to-day. Unfortunately, trousers can be hard to style and pair with some of your favourite tops…
A&F: From Controversy to Comeback?
Since the days of preppy looks and chiseled abs, Abercrombie & Fitch has struggled to maintain its dominance in the crowded young adult fashion market. Though the company seemed to fade from the public eye, they claim big things are coming. 4 years after a PR disaster, with a new CEO and creative team, the…
3 Minimalist Outfit Ideas Perfect for Cold Weather
As the temperature drops, we wrap up in more and more layers to keep warm while going about our daily lives on campus. My personal struggle with staying warm is very real, and I oftentimes find it difficult to walk the fine line between layering and looking like a burrito. If you have the same…
For $100,000, You Could Sit on a Louis Vuitton Toilet
You read that title correctly. There is now a Louis Vuitton Toilet for sale, asking a lofty price of $100,000. Now while that might seem insane, this is not actually a product designed by LV, but rather an art piece created by artist Illma Gore, who is well known for some provocative art pieces. According…
How to Dress for this Fall-Winter: 2017/2018 Trend Predictions
As we begin to enter the halfway point of Fall and the start of Winter (especially here in Canada), it’s time for another shift in our closets! Here are some of our top trend predictions for the upcoming fashion season: Camo’s Comeback It can’t only be us who’s noticed camo everywhere this season. Racks are…
You Could be #Spotted Next
Some people dedicate their lives to a modelling career but for many in the industry, it was not on their itinerary until the unexpected happened. Here are 4 of my favourite scouting stories to date: The Supermarket “Check Out” The work of South Sudanese fashion model Alek Wek can only be called iconic since her debut in…
ATTN: #CFSSTREETSTYLE and #CFSOOTD are back!
Calling all fashion-obsessed Mustangs! Are you interested in being featured on our Instagram, Blog, and Twitter for hundreds and thousands of influencers to see? Want your social media accounts to get more exposure with the help of us? Here’s how you can do that: Dress to impress in an outfit that represents your unique style….
A Look Back at Last Year’s Show
CAISA Fashion Show (CFS) is frequently referred to as “more than a fashion show,” but what does that really mean? The term fashion show elicits an image of a low-energy runway with quiet background music playing as models walk the floor in front of an audience. This couldn’t be further from what CFS puts on every…
Best Ways to Shop on a Budget
As University students, we don’t have loads of money to spend trying to keep up with fashion trends, or trying to revamp our wardrobes. Sometimes, we can get too carried away with how much we spend, especially on clothes or accessories, and especially when we want to “treat” ourselves. But shopping doesn’t always need…
Thom Browne On Ice
Thom Browne’s newest FW17 showing featured, oddly enough, a lot of shoes that look like ice skates. Continuing the designer’s themes of varsity and prep-inspired looks, this collection based its looks on figure skating, with models dressed in sporty socks, dress-shirt designs converted into skates, and sports coats and blazers designed with interesting plaid designs. The stage for the…
As Seen on TV: Politics, Religion, and Celebrity Culture? Jeremy Scott takes NYFW 2017
There is no doubt that there has been a recent surge in the role of the politics in fashion, but it has never been more evident after this year’s election. On February 10th at New York Fashion Week, Jeremy Scott openly mocked the US President and America’s celebrity culture through a collection sporting slogans such…
Bernie Sanders Acknowledges Balenciaga
Who would have thought that Bernie would become a fashion icon in 2017? The Vermont Senator’s signature style and presidential campaign symbolism was prominent in Balenciaga’s recent menswear show in Paris (*cough*that we covered *cough*). Some looks even seemed to be riffing off of Sander’s “Kirkland Signature” look, such as this one, which heavily draws from the…
Ultimate Canadian Men’s Shopping Guide
A Reddit user, thefireontop, has produced an excellent and thorough guide to online men’s shopping in Canada. Rewriting a guide last updated in 2015, thefireontop’s guide provides a nearly exhaustive list of where Canadian men can shop. Organized in a list, the guide even provides the price range one can expect from, the brands carried…
Maison Margiela Haute Couture SS17
John Galliano’s Haute Couture collection for Maison Margiela centred around the concepts of filters and deconstruction. Inspired by Snapchat filters, Galliano covered his models’ heads with embroidered faces, hiding their identity. These masks are seem like a perfect expression of the brand’s identity, which emphasizes anonymity both through its design (which feature logos that can be…
Everyday Diversity: Vetements for Haute Couture Paris
Haute Couture. The words themselves illicit an aura of superiority in fashion, price tags that boast more zeroes than one could possibly imagine, and outfits that the average citizen wouldn’t dream of being able to lift off of a rack. However, Demna Gvasalia has always been a rebel in his role as a Vetements head…
Milan Men’s Fashion Week 2017 In a Nutshell
By Veronica Tang Milan’s fashion industry prides itself on designers and brands that successfully balance boldness and practicality. Every year, viewers return from the runway shows full of ideas about trends and pieces that they will be sporting in a few months. Fendi Did someone say fur? This Roman fashion house has redefined mens’ fashion,…
Palm Angels: FW17 Milan Men’s Fashion Week
By Veronica Tang Calling all ‘90s kids! Francesco Ragazzi’s collection embodied the urban style of the decade, but added a modern twist. The collection was a combination of traditional preppy and rebellious streetwear. Staple collegiate pieces including polo shirts and varsity jackets were given a makeover to match the overall style of the collection. Baggy…
Giorgio Armani: FW 2017 Milan Men’s Fashion Week
By Veronica Tang Giorgio Armani is no stranger to the cold winter days of Milan, and tailored his winter menswear collection with the focus of keeping warm. Armani’s infamous signature outerwear included military-style greatcoats, velvet jackets, oversized shearling coats, bombers, and last but certainly not least, gigantic padded jackets. Interestingly, models wore gloves and “sleeve-scarves”…
Louis Vuitton x Supreme Team Up for the Ultimate Menswear Collab
Louis Vuitton, a brand synonymous with luxury, paired up with the popular menswear brand Supreme for their Paris Men’s Fashion Week AW17 Collection. Rather than being a chaotic mess of luxe versus streetwear, the collection combined these two elements beautifully and brought together “New York street style and French savoir-faire” with loose cuts and a sense…
Best Pieces for a Basic Women’s Wardrobe
Have you ever opened your closet and told yourself that you had “nothing to wear,” when in fact you had ample clothes? So have I. In high school, I had this mentality that more is better, and because of that, I never really focused on the quality of the product, but rather if it was…
Maison Margiela Men’s FW2017
Margiela’s show this season drew inspiration from intellectual movements, reimagining the styles associated with the Beat Generation and modernizing them. The collection serves as an interesting break from the brand’s minimalist associations (though Margiela’s association with minimalism has always been slightly off-the-mark). Frayed and unfinished details create a sense that Margiela’s aesthetic is straying away from the…
London Fashion Week Menswear Toughens Up
By Erinna Ma Fashion, at its best, has always been a compelling reflection of and commentary on its environment. Nowhere has this been more true than on London’s runways, which were a vessel for the political unrest and emotions felt after a turbulent year – more than a few designers nodded at Brexit as a…
It’s Fashion Month! Watch Out For These Shows
By Jen Lee Adding to your top list consisting of the always-so-great Gucci, Chanel, and Valentino, here are 5 design houses that you should watch out for this fashion month. Fall / Winter 2017 is on its way! Calvin Klein / Raf Simons (New York) Why Calvin Klein? Beloved fashion creative Raf Simons announced his…
Style Roundup: Pinterest’s 2017 Style Predictions
With a new year ahead of us, Pinterest has recently released their trend predictions for 2017 (can be found here). From fashion trends to places to travel, the compiled board has something for everyone. However, we looked over the list and compiled some of our favourite style trend predictions right here! Denim Embellishments Embellishments on…
The Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show 2016
Tonight is the airing of the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show, arguably one of if not the sexiest night in fashion on television. The build up to tonight began over a month ago with the release of the models who will be walking in tonight’s special. The 51 model line-up included familiar faces Gigi Hadid, Kendall…
#CFSStreetStyle & #CFSOOTD Round-up: Week 2
To see how you can be featured on our Blog, Twitter, and/or Instagram check out this article ASAP for all rules & conditions. @helentiffanyc https://www.instagram.com/p/BM2CLfrBvyt/?tagged=cfsootd We’re getting major model off-duty vibes with this all-black athleisure look. @charlotte.egn View this post on Instagram 📸: @holografs 😗😗😗#cfsootd #cfsstreetstyle A post shared by Charlotte💐 (@charlotte__egan) on Sep 3, 2016 at…
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