Bratitude: Dr. Martens Edition
Predating Monster High, the Bratz dolls ruled the early 2000s. With Barbie becoming a bit bland and basic, these dolls offered a new, daring style….
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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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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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Louis Vuitton x Takashi Murakami: Y2K Continues to Make a Comeback
Over the years, Louis Vuitton has released many iconic collections that have solidified its role as a fashion powerhouse. However, no collection quite left its…
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Molly Gunn: A Fashion Icon
If you could swap wardrobes with any fictional character, who would it be? If your answer isn’t Molly Gunn from Uptown Girls, VALLEY is here…
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Bring Back the Diva
As Beyoncé once said, “[A] Diva is a female version of a hustler.” What ever happened to the OG diva? Divas and Y2K core were…
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Meet VALLEY’s Fall 2024 Fashion Section Opener: Isa Middleton
Isa Middleton is out of this world. Matching the energy of a Bratz doll, she sits in a Y2K punk ensemble. Her arms are wrapped…
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Young, Wild and Free
Corduroy blazers and ripped jeans, cropped denim jackets with an additional tie dye flare and everything is oversized. What a tasteless sense of style this…
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What Celebrity Friend Group Do You Belong In?
Does anyone else vaguely remember those Y2K magazines filled with salacious gossip, skirt-over jeans Kids Choice Awards outfits and the perfect sleep-away camp pastime; quizzes? …
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Cargo-ification
The once strict use of utility pants saw an expansion of their use with streetwear fashion in the late 80s into the 90s. Now in…
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Opinion: The New “Mean Girls” Movie Was a Bust: How Did Such an Iconic Movie Turn Into a Cinematic Disaster?
The acclaimed 2004 film “Mean Girls” was the epitome of entertainment for many, becoming an enduring classic from the time it was released 20 years…
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Are Microtrends the End of the 20 Year Rule?
While past decades have left their marks with iconic fashion staples like bell bottoms, leg warmers and animal print (to name a few), it is…
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Why Wear Jeans on the Red Carpet?
Of all the fabrics that could be worn to an awards show or event, denim has to be the most informal. The early 2000s were…
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Match Your Playlist to Your Outfit
Does anyone else feel like the seasons change in State College as fast as you can change your clothes? The walk to class is only…
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Skirts, Pants and Skorts… Oh My!
The year was 2006. You waited patiently as your neighbors slowly filed out of the school bus, but once your feet hit the pavement, you…
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Ten Lantinx-Owned Clothing Brands We Think You’ll Love
It’s that time of year again when it starts to seem like everything in your closet is old news. VALLEY has your back always. Beginning…
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Big Time Buzz: The Return of Big Time Rush
The year is 2009. You get home from school, kick off your Ugg boots and sit down in front of the TV. You decide to…
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Low Rise is Back
It’s time to talk about one seriously controversial topic in the fashion world –– low-rise jeans. Some people love it, and some people hate it….
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7 Movies with Enemies to Lovers Excellence
Enemies to Lovers is a trope in fiction where two characters start out disliking or even hating each other. These less than amicable feelings can…
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10 Disney+ Throwbacks to Heal Your Soul
When your day has you down, there are few better ways to brighten your mood than watching a Disney classic. Stress, exams, assignments and drama…
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