Make a Fashion Statement: Speaking up by Showing Out
Byline :Dakota Gold
Fashion is used as a tool of resistance, identity and cultural expression for minority groups. It gives them a platform for their voice and a way of expressing their authentic selves. On campus, students have the opportunity to showcase their personal style through everyday wear. Colors, patterns, textures and layers represent each person in their own unique way. Self-expression is like a picture worth a thousand words. A person may not express themselves verbally, but their outfit can speak for them.
Through on-campus organizations like the Winthrop Fashion Club (WFC), students can practice and exhibit their passion for fashion. The club also uses their platform as a means of promoting causes, such as the Denim Day Fashion Show that raises awareness for Sexual As...