Trend Nostalgia - Topic of the day 11/24/24
Whether you like them or not, new trends are popping up so fast that you great uncle Jim can’t tell them to get off his lawn quick enough! Which short lived trends or fads from your childhood do you wish would make a surprise reappearance? And which ones are you hoping don’t?
Brand Identity Shifts - Topic of the day 11/23/24
Which clothing brands have had their style and brand image shift over time? Which have had their core identities stay stagnant? For example, Abercrombie went from catering towards teenage surfers to catering towards prep menswear fans. Conversely, Uniqlo has stayed true to minimalism.
2024 Fall Fit Battle Recap - Topic of the day 11/22/24
Here’s to another successful Fit Battle and our new fit champion @Pesty! In a surprising bout of insider knowledge @bchanx won the bracket challenge! What were your favorite fits and trends from this season’s fit battle? Does France take the lead on Internet Fashion?
Brand Spotlight: Repros - Topic of the day 11/21/24
A slightly different brand spotlight: getting original vintage goods is ideal, but some stuff is really hard to find. If you shop them, what are your favorite Repro brands at different price points? What things are you looking for in a "good" reproduction - authenticity, function, good design, something else?,What items are worth getting holding out for the original?
Your Favorite "Ugly" Item - Topic of the day 11/20/24
Because beauty is in the eye of the beholder - what is your favorite "ugly" item, and what makes it appealing to you regardless? Are there certain types of items that are not aesthetically pleasing yet still worthwhile?
Today I Learned- - Topic of the day 11/19/24
What is something you've learned recently, about clothes, fashion, how to dress (or how you dress), etc.? If you're stuck, check out some of the other sections of the discord (fashion, fashion-discussion, brands, and others).
Brand Spotlight: Balenciaga - Topic of the day 11/18/24
Founded in 1919 by Cristóbal Balenciaga, Balenciaga has managed to be a noteworthy presence in the fashion industry, be it through their clothes, designers, noteworthy relationships with celebrities, contentious advertising or its impact on trends at large. You more than likely have an opinion of Balenciaga, so feel free to share it here.
Your Style in Lyrics (or Quotes) - Topic of the day 11/17/24
If you could describe your style through a song lyric (or tv/film/book quote) what would it be? Is there any correlation between the media genre and your style?
Corduroy - Topic of the day 11/16/24
Corduroy - beloved childhood icon and fabric alike, corduroy's ridges mark a sharp contrast to other fabrics. How do you feel about corduroy, and how does it fit into your wardrobe? What are some brands or items that make good use of corduroy? How does it compare to other fabrics?
Favorites Series: Activewear - Topic of the day 11/15/24
In those moments where you choose to be active, what are you wearing? Do you have specialized clothes for active pursuits, or do you use old/worn clothes instead? What items or brands do you enjoy for being active, and what factors do you consider when buying activewear? The "Favorites" series is a reocurring topic of the day similar to r/MFA's "Best Of [X]" posts.
Slow Burn - Topic of the day 11/14/24
What is something in your closet or in fashion that took you a while to appreciate? What was the initial resistance and how did you overcome it?
Recent-Purchases Follow-Up - Topic of the day 11/13/24
If you made a purchase over the past few weeks or months, how do you feel about that purchase now? Did you end up flipping it, end up liking it more than expected, or something else?
Most Influential Pieces. - Topic of the day 11/12/24
When you look back, are there any pieces that you felt like stood out among all the rest? That didn't just became a grail for you, but for many others? Pieces that influenced how fashion moved forward from then on even if just for a subsection? If so, what pieces come to mind?
Favorite Series: Socks - Topic of the day 11/11/24
What is your favorite sock style? No-show, ankle, crew socks? What brands do you keep going back to or recommend? (Please no feet pics!)
Location and how if affects your style. - Topic of the day 11/10/24
Disregarding temperature conditions, do you feel like where you grew up or where you live has had an effect on your style? If so, which has had the biggest contribution and how so? Did you make your own twist on the typical oufits worn by the locals or did the environment help you develop something wholly different.
Closet Refresh - Topic of the day 11/9/24
How often do you refresh your wardrobe? When does it usually happen or what events usually prompt the action?
"Normal" Wear and Tear - Topic of the day 11/8/24
If clothes are meant to be worn, how much wear exactly should you expect? When is a wrinkle or tear or other form of wear a sign of daily living and when is it time to fix or replace things? What steps (if any) do you put into 'preventative' care, and how much time/money/energy should you put into this before cutting your losses?
Brand Spotlight: Ralph Lauren (Polo Ralph Lauren, RRL, Purple Label) - Topic of the day 11/7/24
For better or worse, Ralph Lauren's impact has been seen in fashion, media, and society for over 50 years. What are your thoughts on Ralph Lauren and its various diffusion lines (Polo, RRL, Purple Label, etc.) here - their clothes, the quality ("quality") of their designs, the horse logo, Polo Bear, shifts over time, what the brand symbolizes, and more.
Is Fashion Art? - Topic of the day 11/6/24
Exactly the question posed: is fashion an art form to you, why or why not? To what extent is this dependent on the type of clothes or any specific context? If it is an art form, would designers/tailors/clothesmakers be considered artists? Does its status as art (or not art) impact how you engage with fashion?
Top of WAYWT: October 2024 - Topic of the day 11/5/24
You may not like it, but this is what fashion looks like in 2024. Discuss your favorite fits from October be they here https://discord.com/channels/1116793467654381685/1302174559662772295 or not
