Paris, New York, and London have been the fashion hot spots. Why not change it? – asks Emily Plourde, student of combined major in graphic design and creative industries, and president of the student fashion group Haute Fashion at Northeastern University. Talking about the Boston Fashion Week, she says that when she first came to Boston, she didn’t think it would be a fashionable experience either. However, with time she realised how creatively people wore their clothes. One could see fashion if one knew where to look. South End, Beacon Hill, and Newbury Street become great spots for this, especially at dusk.
Plourde says that the fashion at Boston cannot be pinpointed to one specific style. While it definitely is more conservative compared to places like New York, it is unique in its own way being a “a perfect mix of classic, daring elegance”. She is especially impressed by the boot, jacket and scarf collections during fall.
Talking about doing a fashion revival for the students who are on a limited budget, she says, that it is good to invest in one item at a time. For example, save up to buy a particular fashionable piece each month – like a classical little black dress or nude pumps. This way, little by little, our wardrobe will be filled with fashionable items that can then be worn by mixing and matching. She also suggests the use of stores like Second Time Around which give you money for your old clothes. This money can now be used to invest in something new and fashionable.
Being a Northeastern University student has its own perks in being fashionable as well. The Husky Card can be used to avail amazing discounts at various stores like J. Crew, Club Monaco, and Banana Republic.
N Malavika Mohan