TALKING FASHION

Floral Patterns Bloom in Fashion By Paige McKirahan   From Dia de los Muertos style to spring classics, florals have always been one of fashion's most beloved patterns. In jewelry and clothing alike, this natural motif can be traced back...

Designer Spotlight of the Week: Missoni By Paige McKirahan  Considering our discussion of color and patterns in the fashion world this week, it was only appropriate to spotlight one of the most iconic brands of all time that put colorful...

Prints & Why We Love Them by Morgan Watkins Have you ever slipped into a classic striped sweater and felt an indescribablesense of cheer? Is your favorite silk scarf abundant in paisley print? With designers far and wide dropping collections...

Color and Fashion: Black and White By Paige McKirahan   As a true classic color combination, black and white has been at the head of major fashion movements whether they be minimalist, sophisticated, or grungy. We typically associate black and...

Color and Fashion: Pantone Colors By Paige McKirahan   As the leaves outside are beginning to change, we here at TalkingFashion are feeling chromatic and decided that there is no better time to discuss the colorful hues of the fashion...

Creeping Into the World of Jewelry: The History of Insect Motifs By Paige McKirahan   Over time, we have observed designers and innovators create pieces of art and fashion that reflect the interests of society. Given our long standing fascination with...

Fashion Flashback: Lockets by Morgan Watkins   An item of sentiment and utility, the locket is truly a dazzling antique to behold. With such a rich history and wide array of functions, lockets carry with them more than just dusty portraits....

Steampunk Style by Morgan Watkins What do you get when you combine various cultures and subcultures like gothics, sci-fi fans, cyberpunks and more? The answer is steampunk, which is defined by the Daily Dot as “a subculture encompassing fashion, music,...

Pioneering the Scarf Industry  By Paige McKirahan Seeing as how we have already learned the history behind the magnificent accessory, we begun to wonder about the designers who paved the way for scarves to become the classic piece that they...