The Collective Magazine 
Abby Henry February 27th, 2023
The Playboy bunny suit—a symbol of sensuality, of temptation, of allure—is an iconic piece that completely redefined feminine sexuality. You can probably picture it: the corseted leotard, the bushy tail, the bowtie; but what you might not know is that the piece was crafted by 20th-century Black designer, Zelda Wynn Valdes.
Abby Henry Jan 8, 2023 New Year’s Eve, a holiday of extravagant parties, food, and dress, is one of the most conspicuous events of the year. From sparkly mini dresses to fur coats, silver eyeliner to red lipstick, New Year’s Eve is full of ornamentation, but have any of us ever wondered how this came … Read more
Madison Bailey Nov 3, 2022 Here at The Collective, we are proud to promote sustainable fashion and ethical practices. A majority of the pieces used in our shoots have been thrifted, donated or are pieces from a team member’s own personal collection. From companies like SHEIN to Zara, the fast-fashion industry is responsible for over … Read more
Chandler Ivey Oct 25, 2021 The history: The history: Clothing’s role in society has revolutionized over the course of the last 30 years. When clothing was purchased in the mid-1900s or earlier, it was made to last. Sourcing your own material for clothing and crafting it yourself, or paying high dollar for someone else’s labor … Read more
Chandler Ivey Sep 25, 2021 Each year the Met Gala floods the media with fresh takes on fashion, rocked by respected celebrities from across the nation. However, it has not always been the prestigious, red carpet celebration of clothing we know today. When it originated in 1948, it was a midnight dinner with tickets costing … Read more
Cayleigh Brown Mar 30, 2021 Forced to stay inside amid lockdowns across the nation, Danny Cassese took full advantage of this downtime by finding solace and growth in painting. This hobby has quickly turned into much more as his work has been displayed in Curio machines around App State’s campus, published in The Peel Review, … Read more
Kelsey Lynch Mar 10, 2021 Diversity is one of our top priorities at The Collective. As a team, we are always seeking to better our publication and ourselves through the acknowledgement and implementation of diverse and inclusive efforts. We believe our current and future readers will only benefit from the efforts of inclusivity and diversity … Read more
Kevin Mawuntu Mar 1, 2021 What is sustainable fashion? Sustainable fashion is finding a balance when designing, manufacturing, and consuming clothes. It means avoiding the depletion of natural resources, but also the exploitation of individuals and communities. What is ethical fashion? Ethical fashion goes beyond your local labour laws and covers a wide range of … Read more
Valeria Calcamo Feb 28, 2021 Madison Brown is a fashion designer and student at Appalachian State University. Her brand, Qweenzonly, and her Imperious collection, represents power, confidence, and uplifting yourself and other women. Q: What does Imperious mean to you? A: Imperious means assuming power or authority without justification which to me means doing whatever … Read more
