28 Row: A New Social Platform for Female Influencers

By: Julia Wallach

Every day on social media we see influencers and this platform is creating those opportunities for women in college around the globe. 28 Row, an online social media platform, is a space where students connect with other women over their shared interest in social media and influencing. Cindy Krupp and Janie Karas, the founders of 28 Row, created it strictly for the community of college women. They don’t require many of the mandatory rules that larger platforms use, which makes them different and attracts a diverse group of women. As of September, they have about 1500 members, most of which are “social butterflies” or influencers on their network, shown with a star next to their user. As a group of women with different backgrounds, their shared interest allows them to bond over different topics as well. By creating 28 Row, Krupp and Karas created influencing possibilities for many less-known women as well as many students in the future. 

Sara Ramirez’s View on Body Acceptance

By Kate Burdick

In the new spin-off of Sex in the City, And Just Like That…, a character is introduced as non-binary, sparking questions about body acceptance. Actor Sara Ramirez plays Che, a queer and non-binary podcast host, in the television show. As a member of the LGBTQ+ community themselves, Ramirez has struggled with body image their whole life. However, the cast and crew of And Just Like That… ensured they were comfortable on-set with flexibility surrounding Che’s makeup, wardrobe, and hair presented on screen. Co-stars, such as lead Sarah Jessica Parker, made efforts to connect with Ramirez by asking questions about pronouns, allowing positive experiences for the actor. Characters like Che allow for a more accepting and inclusive environment for everyone around the world.

Breaking Down Vogue’s 12 Best-Dressed Women of 2021

By Khushi Bhatt

While 2021 has had its ups and downs, there have definitely been some historic strides made within the fashion industry this year. From Amanda Gorman’s Prada headband to Kim Kardashian’s Haute Balenciaga morph suit, below are some of the best-dressed women of 2021. 

1. Kate Moss: From eternally-chic slips, bootcut jeans made bohemian with velvet blazers, and wildly cool Ibiza kaftans no one else could possibly pull off, Kate Moss is a true fashion icon. Moss is known for rocking unique looks, such as making visible underwear chic again.
2. Lady Gaga: Bringing back “Old Hollywood ” with her “pink plumes” and “Italian glamor,” it’s no surprise that Gaga heads this list. With her extravagant looks in “A Star is Born”, to her outfits now in “House of Gucci,” Lady Gaga has consistently been breaking fashion norms. Gaga also sang for US President Biden this year wearing a bullet-proof Schiaparelli dress dotted with a dove brooch – a revolutionary moment for the fashion books. 
3. Zendaya: Often referred to as a style icon, Euphoria and Dune actor Zendaya has captured our hearts with her vintage “coming-of-age” fashion choices. The actress uses her clothing to tell stories and display her commitment to “transportive fashion”. 
4. Dua Lipa: This young pop star has transformed into the face of young fashion talent. With her Y2K aesthetic and effortlessly cool vibe, what’s not to love? Whether it’s Versace or Vivienne Westwood, Dua and stylist Lorrezno Posocco always make sure Dua looks put together and chic.
5. Rihanna:  From vintage Chanel, Giorgio Baldi, Dior, and Rick Owens, Rhianna has shown up in a variety of beautiful dinner outfits, and even on the MET Gala red carpet. Rihanna continues to be a major icon in the fashion and music world.
6. Jourdan Dunn: While she has always been the queen of sassy London looks, JD stepped her fashion game up this year. Dunn put her own spin on Nensi Dojaka’s top by wearing Italian-Sri-Lankan couturier Andrea Brocca, proving that she is unafraid to experiment to fit her aesthetic.
7. Isabelle Huppert: Balenciaga lover Isabelle Huppert truly moved mountains this year. From her matching bug-eyed sunglasses and boots to her crushed-velvet tomato-red ball gown, Huppert has maintained her title as a style icon. Her Balenciaga streetwear looks show us that being 68 does not slow down your swag!
8. Gemma Chan: Gemma and stylist Rebecca Corbin-Murray are known for their sophisticated fashion looks. Chan is socially aware, repping Asian creators like Nepalese-American designer Prabal Gurung. Chan shows that she cares about what’s in her closet while making sure she is an inclusive and supportive member of the fashion community.  
9. Angelina Jolie: No one can quite rock Versace like Angelina Jolie. From a custom Donatella gown to an Haute Elie Saab gown, Jolie has transformed herself into an environmentally-conscious fashion influencer. Jolie also allows her daughter to wear some of her pieces and supports zero-emission fashion.
10. Zoë Kravitz: Kravitz’s ability to switch from her innocent side to sexy glamor is unparalleled, keeping her and Channing Tatum in the public eye and relevant in the fashion world.
11. Cynthia Erivo: For Cynthia Erivo, fashion has always been an extension of herself, a way to tell a story. From her bright red carpet looks, to her play on feathers, she is sure to leave her mark on the red carpet. 
12. Nicola Coughlan: This cheerful star is known for her whimsical dresses and tumbling tulle. Whether it’s Bridgerton or British Vogue, it is always a pleasure to see what Coughlan is wearing.
13. Isabelle Huppert: Balenciaga lover Isabelle Huppert truly moved mountains this year. From her matching bug-eyed sunglasses and boots to her crushed-velvet tomato-red ball gown, Huppert has maintained her title as a style icon. Her Balenciaga streetwear looks show us that being 68 does not slow down your swag!