By Arianna LeCruise

Have you ever wondered how a designer’s garment goes from a sketch to the racks of your favorite stores? The answer is the showroom. A showroom is a place designers use to display their collections to buyers, stylists, and media representatives. The showroom is normally owned by merchandisers who meet with clients and know the ins and outs of the collections. There is a lot of behind-the-scenes precision that goes into these showrooms!

by kamden bushka

The Hudson Valley is a hidden gem that many New Yorkers use as an escape from city life. Going to school in Poughkeepsie means that students are in a prime location to enjoy what the Hudson Valley has to offer– especially during the fall.

by sloan miller

Studying abroad isn’t just about hitting the books—it’s about living, breathing, and dressing the part in a brand-new city. Every destination has its own fashion fundamentals, streetwear significance, and unspoken dress codes, one would think only the locals could crack. What you pack and how you style yourself will help you immerse yourself in the local culture and feel at home while navigating your brand-new world. Here are some style tips curated by city of choice, so your wardrobe can be just as global as your semester.

by hailey dean fesai

From luscious locks to untamable frizz, “college water” is what it is.

Marist students across campus have fallen victim to the notorious culprit. The destroyer of healthy hair and hope.

Across our nation’s college campuses, the buzz isn’t just about midterms but about hard water. The silent foe turning shiny strands into lifeless locks.

by ava ricigliano

The 2000s are known as a pivotal yet chaotic era for fashion, music, and media. With 2026 on the horizon, the trends we saw throughout all of Y2K are coming back fast. Y2K is an abbreviation for the year 2000, when the music was big and the fashion followed suit. With “futuristic optimism” and femininity blossoming, Y2K fashion was one of a kind, and history repeats itself, right?

by avery stoltzfus

Backpacks are out, totes are in. Walk across campus and you’ll see it: a sea of canvas, nylon, and leather bags dangling from shoulders, finally giving education a chance to rock the runway. From coffee shop study sessions to late-night library runs, the humble tote, once a freebie at bookstores or farmers’ markets, has ascended to full-blown style icon status. What used to be a practical school supply has turned into a total style statement.

by olivia kittleman

Pop music has always been provocative, but something about today’s pop culture feels different. Stars like Addison Rae, Charli XCX, Tate McRae, Sabrina Carpenter, and Chappell Roan are not only sexualizing men with their lyrics but also sexualizing themselves on stage and with their aesthetics and performances. This is not only a revival of the early 2000s’ iconic pop era, but also reflects a deeper generational desire for the expression of sexuality.