Books, classrooms, and technology are frequently the first things that come to mind when someone thinks about education. However, comfort and mobility are among the most underappreciated yet crucial elements of a student’s educational experience. Many students’ academic, social, and even emotional performance is greatly influenced by their footwear, particularly youngsters and young people. Skechers…
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The Hundreds — From Side Hustle to Culture Icon
The streetwear movement was still establishing itself in popular culture around the beginning of the new millennium. As industry titans like Supreme and Stüssy gained popularity, two law students from Southern California were subtly sowing the seeds of a revolution in streetwear. The Hundreds was founded by Bobby Kim (also known as Bobby Hundreds) and…
From Side Hustle to Streetwear Royalty: The Rise of Fear of God by Jerry Lorenzo
Few tales in the constantly changing fashion industry are as revolutionary and inspirational as Jerry Lorenzo and his company, Fear of God. Redefining the lines between luxury, streetwear, and spirituality, what started out as a side project driven by intuition, cultural understanding, and streetwise elegance has grown into a worldwide fashion force. Image Source: https://fearofgod.com/collections/fearofgod-tops/products/es-24-eternal-hoodie-fge250-51211flc-dove-grey…
From Hosiery to History: How Sara Blakely Built Spanx as a Side Hustle
While most people were working 9 to 5 jobs or moving up the corporate ladder in the late 1990s, a young woman named Sara Blakely was quietly changing an entire industry from her flat. With only $5,000 saved up and no experience in retail, fashion, or company management, Blakely transformed a basic dissatisfaction into Spanx,…
Raf Simons: Where Photography Meets Fashion
Raf Simons is one of the few designers who has skilfully merged the fields of art, subculture, and fashion. Simons has developed a unique vocabulary that heavily references music, youth culture, art, and—most importantly—photography, starting with his early menswear collections in the mid-1990s and continuing through his well-known positions at Prada, Calvin Klein, Dior, and…
Helmut Lang: Minimalism, Modernity, and the Lens of Photography
More than just a brand in the fashion industry, Helmut Lang is a symbol of radical modernism and intellectual minimalism that changed the face of late 20th-century fashion. Lang’s work continuously conflated fashion, art, and modern culture, from his austere designs to his innovative use of digital media and unorthodox presentation methods. The significant influence…
Big Bud Press: Colorful Clothes, Conscious Roots, and Sizes for All
Philip Seastrom and Lacey Micallef, established Big Bud Press in 2015 as a clothing brand based in Los Angeles that distinguishes itself in the fashion industry with its dedication to bold aesthetics, inclusion, and ethical methods. The brand is well-known for its everyday, unisex products and has a devoted following among those looking for colorful,…
O-Mighty: The DIY Streetwear Brand
Singapore-based streetwear company O-Mighty is well-known for its personalized pieces and daring, do-it-yourself creations. Since its founding in 2012, the company has distinguished itself in the fashion industry with its bold and varied style. Image Source: https://o-mighty.com/products/213/all/17538 Unique Styles and Visual AppealPop culture allusions, bold phrases, and vivid colors are hallmarks of O-Mighty’s collections. Y2K…
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