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i believe fashion could have a much greater impact if we started embracing our true interests instead of chasing trends and doing it for inclusivity
Anyways here’s a song that serves as a commentary on this thought
Mar 27, 2025
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I'm not ONLY talking about slogan shirts from your party of choice, or the satire shirts that poke fun at fascists (although those are both good starts).
I'm talking about the deliberate cultivation and curation of clothes, brands, items, etc that directly speak to your personal morals and values. Fashion is much more of a political playground than Western people give it credit for. Obviously, it will look different for everyone, but it's all about sitting with oneself and asking the question, "does my closet represent the values I want to live by?"
I've leaned into my fashion politics by:
- Deliberately turning away from fast fashion, because as a person who comes from the Global South but lives in the US I don't want to contribute to the further oppression of my people (I am very privileged to opt out)
- Buying second-hand clothes (they're better quality than today's clothes anyway)
- Mending the majority of my clothes until they can no longer be repaired
- Taking up embroidery to customize my clothes and make art (fiber art has historically been used in activist circles and movements!)
- Deliberately buying from locally owned businesses, and looking to designers in my family's home country for "designer" or formal wear
Obviously this is what works and resonates for me, but I only got to this place because I spent time reflecting on myself, my values, the limits/affordances of my economic standing, and how I can shift my closet to reflect them. It will look different for everyone, but remember the goal is not "perfection": the goal is to nurture a better relationship with our closet, our personal style, and strengthen our politics through the direction of our money and physical expression.
Mar 3, 2025
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People are absolutely riding out every single micro trend. From sambas (Don’t get me wrong I did own a pair) to those brazil polos, ppl are just wearing what they see will get them validation for being “on trend”. People post “what bags are we wearing this year“ or “are brandy Gina tops ugly I don’t want to throw mine away”, like just wear what you like!!! Also its not really about if the clothing item is trending or not, it’s more if you’re genuinely into it.
I think a plus to TikTok being banned is that it could force people to find out their personal style, so yay !
Jan 15, 2025
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I don't know what is fashionable — so I create my own and embrace it with verve
Some of the most dynamic, courageous, charismatic people I know are absolutely ignorant of fashion and trends. But they have my attention because of their heart and fire.
Oct 21, 2024
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Every since I started using my phone more productively it’s been bugging out on me
It’s like apple is punishing me for lowering my phone usage
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Yes I stole the recipe from starbucks
it’s just such a good sandwich
Apr 2, 2025
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Every since I un-fung shui-ed my room I have been have some trouble sleeping.
Not sure if i’m just making it up or if this new room layout is bugging me.
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