THE ITHACAN

American Apparel is Getting Off on Period Power

By Cady Lang, Senior Writer • October 16, 2013

The internet has been abuzz lately about American Apparel's latest shocker - a shirt that depicts the crotch of a woman who is menstruating and masturbating. To be honest, the first time that I...

A week in photos — March 21, 2013

By Ithacan Staff • March 21, 2013

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Baby Fashionistas Spotted on The Coveteur!

By Cady Lang, Staff Writer • October 26, 2012

The Coveteur recently revamped their website and celebrated their site relaunch in style! The fashion luminaries in attendance, however, were quite a bit...younger...than when we saw them during Fashion Week. In a video that they just released, pint-sized bloggers, editors, designers and social doyennes all mingle and celebrate the new site! From a tiny Karl…

Less is More: The New Minimalism

October 23, 2012

After seasons of embellishment, pastels and brights and funky silhouettes, it's no surprise that the fashion world is welcoming a new reinterpretation of the minimalist movement. We can draw inspiration from the past with references to Helmut Newton's sleek contemporary looks and tough 80s/90s minimalistic style: A fresh interpretation of minimalism can be in clean…

Is that jacket Margiela?

By Cady Lang, Staff Writer • October 15, 2012

"Is that jacket Margiela?" is what Kanye wants to know and now with Maison Martin Margiela's collaboration with H&M, you can have a little bit of the Margiela cult status. MMM, a Belgian brand, is known for its minimalist style. The choice to feature MMM is an interesting one, as the brand is not well-known outside…

Catwalk Coffee: Starbucks + Rodarte holiday collaboration

By Cady Lang, Staff Writer • October 14, 2012

Starbucks is getting a double shot of style this holiday season with their collaboration with Rodarte's Mulleavy sisters. Featuring pixellated and deconstructed Starbucks logos, it's dizzy caffeinated chic at its best with a reusable tote, reusable cup sleeve, travel mug and gift card. The collection will be available online.

That’s so Clutch

By Cady Lang, Staff Writer • October 6, 2012

The "It" purse of the season is the clutch, an obvious homage to the return to minimalism in recent trends. Downsize your purse to a sleek and chic clutch - with the plethora of styles available, you'll say "adieu" to huge hobos and extraneous totes in no time: The hard case clutch: The envelope clutch:…

Emmys 2012 Fashion: Red Carpet Recap

By Cady Lang, staff writer • September 26, 2012

Fearless fashion and long lengths were the style themes for television's biggest night; here's a recap of the best and worst of Emmy fashion. I love newcomer Lena Dunham's Emmy look and that has nothing to do with the fact that I'm obsessed with Girls; with a new pixie hair cut and dramatic, smoky eye…

Entrepreneurial duo begins artful foundation

By Jillian Kaplan, Staff Writer • September 18, 2012

Local artists Olivia Royale and Heidi Brown open the doors to their new sustainable boutique in Center Ithaca.

The Babies of #NYFW

By Cady Lang, Staff Writer • September 14, 2012

This New York Fashion Week, the fashion crowd was abuzz with praises for the latest occupants of the front row. But unlike the bevy of fashion bloggers, “it” girls, models, and socialites that usually fill front row seats, these newcomers were decidedly fresh-faced. Welcome to the baby fashionistas of NYFW. Aila Wang, niece of…

#NYFW is HERE

By Cady Lang, Staff Writer • September 9, 2012

New York Fashion Week is here and fashion blogger the Man Repeller, designer Rebecca Minkoff and model Hilary Rhoda are here to prep you mentally, physically and sartorially for the challenges of this NYFW. It’s survival of the fittest and the most stylish. Bring on the stilettos and work on your street style strategy with…

Election 2012: Democratic versus Republican convention fashion

By Cady Lang, Staff Writer • September 7, 2012

A look at the women on the politics scene and their recent outfits on the campaign trail.