Author Archives: Samuel Redondo

Streetwear is generally defined as a style of fashion that consists of casual clothing, such as t-shirts, jeans, and caps, that gained global popularity in the 1990s. Much of streetwear is heavily influenced from California’s surfing and skating culture as well as the hip hop scene in New York, and some very popular streetwear brandsContinue reading “Inquiry Proposal”

My first process of writing is to outline, sketch, or brainstorm for ideas I want to talk about in my next blog post. I typically come up with some of these ideas in class, sometimes while the professor is giving the instructions in class. I like to write out the ideas and layout of myContinue reading “Writing Process Photo Essay”

In my recent issue series post, I discussed the topics and issues of fast fashion. Because fast fashion is something many people are unfamiliar with, I have previously outlined the definition of fast fashion as well as the advantages and disadvantages of fast fashion. Since we are all integrated within the fast fashion industry somehow,Continue reading “The Path Towards Sustainability”

Many large retail names in malls across the world have become popular amongst shoppers because of their inexpensive yet trendy inventory. Another reason as to why certain stores in your local mall have attracted many customers daily is the number of brand new pieces and designs being released every few weeks. Since a large portionContinue reading “What is Fast Fashion, Anyways?”

Throughout the past two decades, many of the renowned streetwear brands have been controlled and directed by male creatives. The era in streetwear where Kanye was dominating the market with The Life of Pablo merch and Yeezy sneakers has done a successful job of bringing in more men within the streetwear industry. Although it wasContinue reading “The Rise of Females in Streetwear”

Although some big fast fashion and streetwear brands have been quiet in the discussion of improving the environment, there are quite big changes emerging throughout the industry. In order to reduce the industry’s environmental damage, many streetwear brands are starting to change how they manufacture clothes, and vintage style is becoming increasingly implemented into theContinue reading “A New Yet Old Era within Streetwear”

Like many forms of art, fashion is ever changing. Similar to how people’s favorite songs change within the span of weeks or months, people’s favorite clothing items change very often. Within the realm of streetwear, trends are very temporary and fleeting. Consequently, the clothing items or designs that everyone covets one day can become theContinue reading “Runway to the Furnace”

Streetwear dominates a large part of what is trendy and stylish today. Certain streetwear pieces, such as distressed jeans and oversized hoodies, are becoming wardrobe staples. However, certain “wardrobe staples” have been kept away from many of their admirers. Today, brands like Balenciaga and Amiri have capitalized on the growing popularity of streetwear, which resultsContinue reading “Rags for the Richer”

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