Radio Killed The Video Star
MTV started in 1981. The television channel was one of the first to show music videos. Think Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” full of Zombies or Cyndi…
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We All Live In Babylon
Babylon was a powerful city in ancient Mesopotamia, located in what is now modern-day Iraq. When King Hammurabi conquered nearby city-states under his rule, he established…
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Good Old Days, Bad New Habits
Internet users often proclaim, “I was born in the wrong generation!” The irony—using present-day technology to share this idea—fails to dull their yearning for ‘the…
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The Return of Polka Dots: Why The Timeless Print Never Goes Out of Style
From skinny jeans to corset tops, trends evolve from year to year and often reflect the time period in which they were popular. Through influences…
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“Superfine” Black Fashion Icons
In the midst of Black History month, the Met Gala theme has been announced – “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style” – meaning it’s the perfect time…
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Timeless Pieces: Shoe Edition
Wardrobes share the history of fashion and showcase the ever-evolving style of each individual. Yet, there is one constant item that lasts through every trend:…
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Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy
If you rummage far enough through your closet, it’s likely you’ll find at least one piece with a military past life. So many of our…
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Good Old Jeans
Jeans have been the staple piece in American culture for as long as VALLEY sees. Ranging from casual looks, all the way to classier ones….
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The Politics of Style
The inauguration of the 47th president of the United States was held at the Capitol in Washington, D.C., on January 20th, 2025, officially making Donald…
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A Love Letter to the Pattee and Paterno Library
Dear Pattee and Paterno Library, You have stood in the same place for 80 years, withstanding the test of time. Housing the future and the…
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Bring Back Brooches
The most popular shiny emblem to adorn your chest might be necklaces, but brooches are their underappreciated, more versatile cousin that VALLEY thinks need a…
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Being Smart…That’s Hot
For most little girls, having a doctor inform you that you need glasses was almost as frightening as the thought of drowning in quicksand. As…
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More Than Memories: Fashion Items to Save for Your Kids
People are often told to save for their children’s future. But when most people think about saving for their kids, they usually think of money…
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Vogue December 2024: Guest Editor Marc Jacobs
Vogue. That word alone covers 120 plus years of fashion, art and culture. The publication spans across more than 20 countries including Japan and Portugal….
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Walk a Mile in Their Shoes
They say walking a mile in someone’s shoes is the best way to understand them. When you stand in someone else’s soles you feel what they feel as they step through their day.
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The Sentimental Value of Jewelry
In the fashion world where trends come and go faster than a New York minute, jewelry is a timeless beacon of self-expression. It’s not just…
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The Language of Earth’s Gemstones
Gemstones have been considered “divine gifts from the heavens”. Wearing gemstones have been around for centuries.In ancient Egypt, it was believed that particular gemstones corresponding…
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What Flowers Mean to Us
As we get older, through every stage in life, we have events that mark significant milestones. Whether it be a birthday, graduation, a wedding or…
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Oktoberfest Apparel – How It Came to Be
The Oktoberfest garb has officially hit our Instagram feeds –– and VALLEY is loving it. These historical pieces turned festival fashion highlights Bavarian fashion and…
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A Butcher Site Found Dating Back 2.9 Million Years
For centuries, humans believed we were the first species to make and craft stone tools. We thought it was what made humans different and more intelligent…
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