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The word “coquette” is defined as “a girl who flirts,” famously describing one of the seductress archetypes in Robert Greene’s The Art of Seduction. In theatri- cal history, the coquette was the “emerging image of the flirtatious, frivolous, acquisitive, and vain Parisian woman,” (The Rise of the Coquette in Seventeenth and Eighteenth Century French Theater). Fashion-wise, today’s version of coquette is an umbrella term for an […]
In our society, politics and fashion share a direct link. For what we cannot say, we create. Decades of artists have turned to their preferred mediums as a means of expression. Sharing stories, thoughts, […]
Dolls or miniature figures of people or animals have manifested in almost every culture throughout humanity. Dolls are thought to be the first form of manufactured toys, and according to Britannica, were […]
The evolution of preppy style in women’s fashion shows a larger shift in cultural values, gender roles, and societal norms. Preppy style started off super traditional and exclusive, rooted in the British boarding school […]
On June 30, 2006 the now classic film The Devil Wears Prada was released n theaters. In the film, editors pitch a shoot titled “Urban Jungle” featuring models in animal print frolicking in Central Park. After all, New York is often referred to as the “Concrete Jungle.” It’s only fitting that […]
In an age of digital transparency, where our endless access to superstars at their most authentic has blurred the line between fantasy and reality, the 90’s flash shoot paid homage to a simpler time of candid celebrity […]
The year is 2014 and your Tumblr feed is flooded with black and white pictures and depressing quotes of film and T.V shows. It wasn’t exactly a happy year. During this time young adults and teens were taking cues […]