By : Lauren Uliana

The theme Born into the Silhouette came from this idea that identity and legacy are something you inherit, you’re stepping into something that already exists before you shape it yourself…

Measure had the opportunity to participate in the Title IX’s office annual “Take Back the Night” event. A national movement focused on survivor empowerment and ending sexual violence. Through art, survivors can share their journeys and find community with one another.  

By Lauren Uliana

For our XIII cover, we wanted to diverge from the classic Measure cover. The first of which meant parting from our traditional border, setting up a new precedent for covers to come. Read more on how our student directors came up with the inspiration and final product for the volume XIII cover.

By Jillian Antretter

Inclusion in fashion is often discussed as an idea, but rarely executed. It is a voice that exists within communities, across media and especially among students, but is not always understood. At Marist University, Runway of Dreams approaches it differently, working to turn that idea into something real.

By: Editoral Team

The first Monday in May has become synonymous with fashion’s biggest night. The Met Gala. This year’s theme was “Fashion Is Art”, which connects back to the central idea of the exhibit itself. Each guest gave us their best interpretation of the theme, and now Measure’s Editorial Team gets to talk about their favorites.  

By Hannah Bell

When Arianna LeCruise traveled abroad, she didn’t expect a complete shift in how she understood fashion, not just as a product, but as cultural identity and daily ritual.

By Hanna Brick

At Calvin Klein’s latest New York Fashion Week presentation, Veronica Leoni continued her careful excavation of the brand’s origins, looking back to the late 1970s and early 1980s.

By Eloryn Fall

These teams come to win, and it’s the designers’ jobs to dress them for such an occasion. This moment isn’t only for the athletes, but for the world, and the uniforms are expertly crafted to reflect that. 

By Elizabeth Beggan

With the rise of apps like TikTok and Instagram paired with the decline of print media, are we surprised that influencers take the reins on reporting? What was once dominated by glossy front pages and snappy headlines is being eclipsed by influencers in this digital age.  

By Lauren Uliana

During Valentino’s couture week show, Alessandro Michele tapped into the world of cinema with this collection by highlighting it eccentrically. Having guests sit in a modern-day kaiserpanorama so they could look through windows to view each look.

By Alexandra Napolitano

Social media accelerating trend cycles and garment production shifting overseas conditions are perfectly set for overconsumption. Professor Bree Chambers explains how sustainability became central to her work and the steps she’s taking to leave her mark on the modern industry. 

By Kelly Behr

Sustainability is a word so frequently thrown around, it’s losing any semblance of universal understanding. Although the term regularly appears in conversations regarding our ethical responsibility to the environment (i.e. recycling or greenhouse gas management), sustainability has a much deeper meaning.

By Elizabeth Beggan

Rebranding knows no limits. From celebrities to universities, titles and aesthetics are perpetually changing. It stems from a place of high demand that ultimately leaves celebrities to tread water, waiting for the next cycle. We have to ask ourselves: is it a rebrand, or is it just simply growing up? 

By Hanna Brick

Fashion films resist the arc. They begin, they observe; they end. Nothing really resolves. Something is revealed, or maybe something is just rearranged.

By Ruby McMahon 

Is gothic literature synonymous with canonicals? Will our interest in spooky, old-timey romances eventually fade? Will they become too historically inaccurate, losing credibility and interest?