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Spelman’s Sassy Spring Trends in 2014!
Fashion news reporters have spoken
and the next color report for this month
of February 2014 has been determined.
Reports from fashion analysts show
that pink is the new black, yes PINK!
However, not just any shade of pink
will be flaunted amongst trendsetters
this month, according to Trend Council
Magazine. Exhibited throughout today’s
most popular clothing, including off-
the-shoulder sweaters, high-waisted
bottoms, crop tops, and thick heel
pumps, will contain the finest shades of
pink. These precious tones of pink will be
made up of Gerber daisy, melon, French
rose, coral, fuchsia, and magenta.
As we dive into the color trend
of February, it is also almost time to
acknowledge the upcoming arrivals of
what the fashion trends of spring 2014
holds. Spring week fashion shows
have shown that the transition from the
trends established in the year 2013 to
that in 2014 will be an interesting one.
Metro fashion news provide that given
the intermixing colors of pink, white
and black along with hints of pastel
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colors, this season’s colors and styles
will result in happy trendsetters all with
heterogeneous modes and styles of
representation.
A few decided 2014 spring trends
will include an invasion of crop tops of
various and more unique styles versus
what has already been revealed to the
public eye. Thus, exposing the midriff
area will become even popular. Aside
from such, short and medium length
pleated skirts will be in high demand,
more specifically with deep knife pleated
designs. Bermuda shorts will also make
its way back into the public, however
worn with a few of today’s most recently
adopted trends. Bermudas can be worn
with a bandeau top underneath of a jean
button-up style shirt or either with the
shirt wrapped around the waist area.
Creatively designed sandals or
wedges can be worn with the outfit to
give off an at ease yet cutesy fashionable
look. Sheer brilliance fabricated bottoms,
whether it be pants, shorts or skirts,
can be worn with a light sweater on
cool days, or a box crop top on hotter
days. Fashionable yet comfortable
pool slider sandals can also set off the
completion of one’s look in a creative
manner. A bucket luck sack purse will
be more suitable for holding all of your
paraphernalia while adding glamour to
your outfit. Calf-length shirt dresses are
also a perfect look, whether it’s for a nice
day out of enjoyment or a day on the job.
Also, expected to be seen amongst these
fashionable trends will include pastel
colors of placid blue, violet tulip, Paloma,
ad hemlock.
As we begin to encounter the
transition of these fashion trends one
thing is clear. Fashion trends will differ
greatly either with additions of creative
jewelry, stylish hairstyles or other
accessories which all adds flavor and
spice to one’s outfit of choice. That is
where the true beauty of fashion lies!
Kanye West Embraces the Confederate Flag in New Clothing Line
By: Lauren Coggins C'2014
As a controversial celebrity figure who
can’t seem to stay out of news headlines,
Kanye West has positioned himself once
again for criticism in the public eye.
However, this time his antics don’t involve
any run-ins with the paparazzi.
African-American leaders such as
Rev. Al Sharpton are blasting the rapper
for using the U.S Confederate flag in the
promotion of his new album. As a design
on merchandise for his Yeezus tour, the
flag is accompanied by a skull on concert
t-shirts and bags, along with a clothing
line that is being designed by West.
Dating back to the days of
slavery, the confederate flag was adopted
as a symbol that represented slave owning
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states during the time of the U.S. Civil War.
White supremacist groups such as the
Ku Klux Klan have also adopted the flag
as their emblem. Due to such a racially
charged history behind the icon’s usage,
many have been left to wonder why West
would place the flag on his clothing. Is it
simply a design used to make a fashion
statement, or does it have an underlying
message that the artist wants to portray?
In a radio interview with Los Angeles
97.1 AMP, West addressed the issue
without sympathy for critics as he stood
behind his creative standpoint. With the
recent unveiling of his sixth album, the
Yeezus paraphernalia may be support for
racially charged songs including Black
Skinhead and New Slaves.
“Any energy you got is good energy,
I represented slavery, my abstract take on
what I know about it, I wrote New Slaves,
said West, “So I took the Confederate flag
and made it my flag. What are you going
to do?”
Despite what some many perceive
to be as insensitivity to slavery, the fact
remains that the rapper is still entitled
to freedom of expression. However,
according to the opinions of influential civil
rights leaders, the clothing line should be
boycotted along with any stores that sell
it. Whatever West’s intentions may be, he
has managed to ruffle everyone’s feathers
again as being the topic of discussion.
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