Hey Guys! Let’s Step Up the Fall Fashion

By Elizabeth Scinta For Unwind Magazine As summer weather begins to fade away and the crisp fall weather makes its way into College Park, students are constantly battling with what to wear.  Guys, who normally throw on shorts and a t-shirt, now have to decide if they want to put more effort into their outfits, or continue with their trend. Guys: It’s so much easier – … Continue reading Hey Guys! Let’s Step Up the Fall Fashion

Summer festival fashion trends of 2018

by Victoria Ebner For Unwind Magazine From the runways of New York fashion week to the streets of Los Angeles, everyone from Kendall Jenner to Hailey Baldwin has been rocking all the same trends. Yet, even though the days of catwalks are over, celebrities will be strutting around soon in a different environment: music festivals. From Coachella to Lollapalooza to Made in America, stars will … Continue reading Summer festival fashion trends of 2018

How to fashionably navigate rainy days

by Alicia Barillari For Unwind Magazine Staying stylish when the weather is screaming “wear grey and be miserable” is often a challenge. But a stylish, spring outfit on a rainy day in April can make all the difference in your mood and it may not be as much of a challenge as you think. So picture this: It’s Wednesday. Your eyes are searching for sunshine … Continue reading How to fashionably navigate rainy days

Men’s Fashion: Terps talk campus trends and male style

by Charlotte Dulany For Unwind Magazine As Men’s Spring Fashion Weeks come to an end worldwide, how true is the stereotype that men don’t care about fashion? Though always integrated, the emergence of male celebrity fashion moguls, such as Kanye West, Jay Z and Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs, has emphasized the link between hip-hop and fashion. These celebrities have influenced their followers to keep an eye … Continue reading Men’s Fashion: Terps talk campus trends and male style

The increasing hype and price of designer sneakers

by Andrew Seidel For Unwind Magazine Many college students grew up in a time where the most sought-after shoes were Nike Foamposites and Air Jordans, with celebrity basketball players LeBron James and Kobe Bryant’s signature sneakers garnering respectable attention as well. Though athletes once ruled the sneaker landscape, the focus has now shifted to what rappers and other recording artists wear on their feet. This … Continue reading The increasing hype and price of designer sneakers

Unwind’s Spring and Summer Sunglasses Guide: The Best Shape for Your Face

By Ryan Lee For Unwind magazine For this spring season, be sure to wow your friends and family with a fresh, stylish pair of sunglasses. Your options are endless with sunglasses. Unfortunately, that makes it harder to find the right pair for you to show off. This guide to in-style shades is sure to get you on your feet. The shape of your face determines … Continue reading Unwind’s Spring and Summer Sunglasses Guide: The Best Shape for Your Face

Fashion Faux Pas: Designers Come Under Fire for Cultural Appropriation

By Kaliah Hobbs For Unwind magazine Marc Jacobs came under fire during New York Fashion Week 2016 following the unveiling of his Spring/Summer 2017 Collection, which featured a majority white group of models wearing dreadlocks, a traditional black hairstyle. Jacobs was accused of cultural appropriation for having his group models wear a traditionally black hairstyle. According to the Cambridge Dictionary, cultural appropriation is the act … Continue reading Fashion Faux Pas: Designers Come Under Fire for Cultural Appropriation

The History and Meaning Behind Red and Blue in Politics

By Katia Idiri For Unwind magazine With Election Day around the corner, it is nearly impossible for anyone watching the debates to not notice the prevalence of imagery and more specifically, the prominent colors of politics: blue and red. The questions are, what is the true significance behind these colors, how do they tie in with politics, and how can you incorporate them into your … Continue reading The History and Meaning Behind Red and Blue in Politics

Power Outfits for your Next Interview Inspired by Candidates’ Debate Looks

By Abby Wiltz For Unwind magazine You take a deep breath as you walk into the interviewer’s office, with your brain going a million miles an hour, running through your practice questions over and over again and hoping you don’t mess up. This could be your future career, if only all goes well. For many, the most important part of the interview is the interviewer’s … Continue reading Power Outfits for your Next Interview Inspired by Candidates’ Debate Looks

Transition Outfits for Summer and Fall

By Meg Regiec For Unwind magazine As a college student, you can easily find yourself on a budget. Textbooks alone are expensive enough to worry anyone, so it’s unrealistic to buy an entirely new wardrobe for cooler weather. Thankfully, some staple pieces from your summer wardrobe are easily transferable into your new collection with the addition of a few inexpensive pieces. For girls, it is … Continue reading Transition Outfits for Summer and Fall

University of Maryland students test out bun styles

By Maryam Outlaw Staff writer Innovative twists on the classic hair bun took over the celebrity world months ago when Hollywood’s A-list started showcasing a host of messy man buns and laidback half-buns. Now, University of Maryland students are welcoming the same trends. From Jared Leto’s slicked back style on the red carpet to Colin Farrell’s jet-black mini “mun,” man buns have proven versatile for … Continue reading University of Maryland students test out bun styles

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Ugly Christmas sweaters: It’s a craze

By Jake Eisenberg It just doesn’t make sense, does it? The fashion industry is so predicated upon looking “good,” and yet, every time the holiday season rolls around, we find ourselves searching for the perfect “ugly” sweater. It’s usually the first item found on a list of what not to wear, simply because ugly sweaters are generally unflattering, clash colors and look absolutely ridiculous. But … Continue reading Ugly Christmas sweaters: It’s a craze