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Showcase Spotlight: Kayela Daniel

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Anna Cox May 3, 2024

The Collective Magazine’s very own Kayela Daniel sat down with me twice to discuss the collection of evening gowns she created for the Appalachian State University Apparel Design and Merchandising Showcase. I spoke to her before the showcase to learn about what she had created and followed up after the event to hear her reflections and final thoughts about the experience.

Fabulous Archival Fashion is a Rarity

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Anna Cox April 7, 2024

A landmark of a fashion icon is their access to iconic pieces. Whether it’s fresh off the runway or custom, celebrities that have close relationships with designers have access to the trendiest pieces, but new pieces are not the only way to model runway fashion on the red carpet. In fact, it is almost more impressive when a celebrity wears a piece from the archives of a renowned designer.