How To: Styling All Black

Wearing all black is an extremely versatile way to put together an outfit. There is no doubt that an all-black outfit is a staple of nearly everyone's wardrobe, whether it be a date, a night out to the bars/club, or just an everyday outfit. Here is a step-by-step guide on what I think about when styling all-black.

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Latest, How ToJames Palmer
I Love Being Basic

What is the difference between being “basic” and on-trend? My answer: absolutely nothing. Individual style is an essential piece in discovering your identity. Still, if that comes at the cost of other people’s self-confidence, it is not about your faith in yourself but your superiority and individuality complex.

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LatestSam Ghazal
Utility: Artistic Direction, Inspiration, and More

QFIN’s first-ever Photoshoot challenge allowed participants to experience the planning, execution of a high fashion editorial shoot. The winning team for our first Photoshoot Challenge is the…Utility Team, Harry Meddings, Haley Stone, Brendan Reid, and Owen Gurthie. We’re here to follow up with the winners of this challenge, Owen Guthrie and Harry Meddings.

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LatestChantel Wong
Y2K Trends That You Have To Try

We’ve seen the videos of TikTok users trying to achieve the Y2K aesthetic, and we’ve seen many stores label their items as “vintage” to increase sales. Fashion follows a cycle that repeats itself every two decades. Here are some of my favourite Y2K trends that will definitely bring back some nostalgic childhood memories.

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Mood Boards for My Favourite Albums

In creating an album, artists carefully craft a concept to not only fit the overall aesthetic of the project but to cultivate a unique tone that fits with the story and how its told. I like to think of our outfits the same way. Each new song we listen to, or after discovering a new album, we adjust to that tast

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How One of The Biggest Luxury Brands is Responding Their Obsolescence

Dior’s captivating presentation of the Fall-Winter 2020/2021 concept is just what the doctor ordered. “Le Mythe Dior” satiates the collective itch of wanderlust that no one, status aside, can reach. Matteo Garrone directs the piece with subtle parallels to the harsh realities of 2020 while fostering an intoxicating fantasy that enchants the viewer to miss its cryptic messages.

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Meet Angel Pan

Today we have Angel Pan (she/her). She is a third-year fashion student at Parsons NYC from Toronto, Ontario. She is continuing her art studies into university after graduating from Arts Unionville, a four-year advanced art program concurrent with her high school education. Here, she answers a few of our questions about what pushes her to be a designer and her views about fashion.

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Top 10 Unproblematic Influencers

With a surge in the news in regards to lying and scandals, it is important to remember that the fashion industry produces some quality personas as well. As a result, QFIN has decided to release a list of our Summer 2020 top ten least problematic influencers!

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Latest, FashionSam Ghazal
5 Black Owned Fashion Brands

In lieu of recent events, it is crucial that we promote black-owned fashion brands and ensure there is space for black names and creativity to join the fashion community. Not only today but tomorrow and always. Here are 5 “need to know” brands that are perfect for this season.

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QFIN Recommends: Sweatpants

You asked, and we have your answers. Since we are all in quarantine, I thought that the topic of sweatpants is a great way to launch this segment of QFIN Recommends. In this article, I will discuss some of my favorite sweatpants, as well as feature a few of our team members’ favorite sweatpants as well!

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