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Milena McMahan

Christian Dior: New Look, Old Grievances

Milena McMahan

In February of 1947, a war-famished Europe, still rationing and recovering, was hungry for a new look. Its once drab, severe…

Milena McMahan

Ariel Troupis

Indecent Exposure

Ariel Troupis

Once reserved for the privacy of our bedrooms, lace-trimmed slips, exposed bras, and tightly corseted silhouettes have found an entirely new purpose…

Ariel Troupis

Aidan Lane

Borrowed for the Runway, Banned in Real Life

Aidan Lane

On September 15, 2016, Marc Jacobs sent models down the runway for his Spring/Summer 2017 collection wearing…

Aidan Lane

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Material Girl by @hayleyganis

Madonna is not the iconic popstar we know and love today because she played it safe; rather, it is because she redefined the music industry by being bold, authentic, and rebellious. Her mutli-facteted career is best re

There’s Enough Shawls to Go Around by @aidanlane_

“There’s Enough Shawls to Go Around” unravels how Stevie Nicks turned a simple accessory into a symbol of identity, resilience, and autonomy. The article traces how Nicks&rsq

Hop on The Runway by @lyanneluu

Hop On The Runway” explores the key components of modern street style that originated from hip-hop culture and the fashions of hip-hop artists. From Dapper Dan’s exclusive boutique, catering to the most e

Your Favorite Rappers, Favorite Ballet Flats by @mayachertorisky

Red ballet flats: a small bow, slightly heeled, leather insole, perhaps a trim around the edges. For most women, it is just a shoe. To rappers, it is a disruptive cultural statement.

Cowboy Boots and Club Beats: How Country Found Its Rhythm Elsewhere by @katewuepper

“Cowboy Boots and Club Beats: How Country Found Its Rhythm Elsewhere” explores the evolution of Western wear from a country staple to a global symb

The Goddess of Glitz, Guts and Glamour: Cher’s Time-Defying Fashion Legacy by @oliviamirro

“The Goddess of Glitz, Guts and Glamour: Cher’s Time-Defying Fashion Legacy explores how Cher’s fashion journey from a California dre

Where Music Meets Fashion, and Nepotism Sets The Stage by @sabkizer

“When The Beat Drops, So Do The Barriers: Nepotism in Fashion and Music” explores how family legacy has become the ultimate currency across two of culture’s most

David Bowie’s Visual Vibrato by @arieltroupis

More than just a musician, David Bowie was a force of style, identity, and theatricality. Every uniquely personal ensemble became an extension of his music, communicating to listeners what words c

Clothed in Harmony: How the Fashion on Album Covers Shapes the Music We Know Today by @milena.mcmahan

Here we explore the deep connection between music and style, revealing how what artists wear defines how we hear their personal sound. Album covers

From Behind the Decks to the Runway: Peggy Gou by Gabby Land.

Peggy Gou isn’t just producing house music’s biggest anthems, she’s redefining the look and sound of the scene itself. The South Korean-born, London-trained artist blen

WELCOME EDITION XXIII

SOUNDS OF STYLE 🎼

Read now on themashmag.com to learn about all things music and fashion. Thank you to @sosokest and the amazing authors who brought this to life! Graphic: @kennedyvasquez_

High knee boots over skinny jeans are making a comeback that we didn’t see coming. Once the go-to look of the early 2010s, it’s popping up again in street style and on runways. The new take feels cleaner. Think pointed boots, dark denim,

Bows have always had a way of coming back around, and their latest revival lines up perfectly with Gracie Abrams’ rise in popularity. Once seen as a classic, girly accessory, bows have taken on a new meaning. They’re simple, soft, and a l

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“Wings of Influence; How Celebrities, Athletes, and Creators Redefined the 2025 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show” by @josie.ogle visual by @emilyypawlak

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Kate Wuepper

The Jeans That Outlive Us

Kate Wuepper

Reinvention has always been the promise of fashion. New seasons, new silhouettes, new trend obsessions, new persona…

Kate Wuepper

Riley Lenson

From Controversy to Comeback: A Fresh Start for Fur

Riley Lenson

In the earliest days of fashion, when clothing was simply a means of survival, animal fur was the fabric of choice…

Riley Lenson

Milena McMahan

Fashion as the Dialogue Between Generations

Milena McMahan

A few months ago, I stood in front of the mirror getting ready for a festival, admiring the authentic leather braided belt…

Milena McMahan

Maya Chertorisky

The Timeless Art of Privacy

Maya Chertorisky

Sunglasses are timeless. While fashion trends come and go, sunglasses remain with their traditional use but with a change of color and shape…

Maya Chertorisky

Hayley Ganis

From Workwear to Runways: The Never-Ending Story of Denim

Hayley Ganis

Few fabrics have shaped fashion quite like denim. Throughout fashion history, denim has influenced and symbolized cultural expression…

Hayley Ganis

Charley Levine

An American Uniform

Charley Levine

The polo bear embroidered onto shirts and cable-knit sweaters is one of the most recognizable symbols in fashion…

Charley Levine

Olivia Miro

Cathedral of Couture: Fantasy, Form, and Forever in Daniel Roseberry’s SS26

Olivia Miro

About a month ago, it was Paris Fashion Week, and the entire fashion-loving community was twiddling their thumbs, stalking the schedule…

Olivia Miro

Cameron Brown

The Death of Logos

Cameron Brown

Excessiveness is out, and loud fashion has since been replaced with restraint. Logos and the concept of "flashiness" used to dominate…

Cameron Brown

Ariel Troupis

Black Leather's Nine Lives

Ariel Troupis

Amid an industry defined by perpetual reinvention, there are very few garments that possess the uncanny ability to land on their feet…

Ariel Troupis

Aidan Lane

The Bag That Was Meant to be Ruined

Aidan Lane

In the early 1980s, Jane Birkin sat on an Air France flight with Hermès chief executive Jean‑Louis Dumas when the contents of her bag…

Aidan Lane

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By Lily Miro

Statement Pieces that Matter

By Lily Miro

Turning 21 is a pivotal milestone when freedom and personal expression peak. As you step into your twenties…

By Lily Miro

By Bella Goldberg

Where Style Meets Self Discovery

By Bella Goldberg

The number 21 in numerology is associated with creativity, independence, and personal growth…

By Bella Goldberg

By Josephine Ogle

Celebrating in Style

By Josephine Ogle

In celebration of MASH Magazine’s 21st anniversary, join us as we revisit some of the most iconic 21st birthday looks from fashion icons.

By Josephine Ogle

By Karly Burlock

Late But Haute

By Karly Burlock

In 1905 Normandy, a baby was born to a local fertilizer manufacturer. Although the family had hoped…

By Karly Burlock

By Paige Steinhauser

The Workplace is Your Runway

By Paige Steinhauser

Surrounded by a sea of suits and swarms of muted grays: a monochromatic hive of employees envelopes the office in a haze of monotony…

By Paige Steinhauser

By Allie Kaplan

Fit for the Future

By Allie Kaplan

“AI is taking over the world.” No doubt you’ve heard that cliché line before. But seriously… it is.

By Allie Kaplan

By Gabby Land

The Blueprints Behind the Party Girl

By Gabby Land

Frequently draped in an oversized brown fur coat and sporting a bodycon black mini dress, Kate Moss was the unapologetically wild party girl of the ‘90s.

By Gabby Land

By Soso Kestelman

From High Heels to High Tops

By Soso Kestelman

Nightlife fashion has always reflected cultural trends, shaping what club-goers tend to wear. In the early 2000s…

By Soso Kestelman

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