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DIVING INTO THRIFT CULTURE JOCELYN LEE

LUXURY ON A BUDGET JOCELYN LEE

RISE OF ONLINE SHOPPING PALLAVI GOKUL

CASH FOR CLOTHES PALLAVI GOKUL

A GUIDE TO CLEAN BEAUTY CHARLOTTE MOYER

THE 10 STEPS OF KOREAN SKIN CARE CHARLOTTE MOYER

F0RMING TRENDS MARIANA SALAZAR

TRENDS THROUGH THE AGES MARIANA SALAZAR

FLIPPING THE BIAS MARIT PETERSON

DESIGN IN WOMENâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S HEALTH MARIT PETERSON

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MARIT IS A FRESHMAN AT LASA HIGH SCHOOL. HER STYLE ICONS ARE HARRY STYLES AND KING PRINCESS.

PALLAVI IS A FRESHMAN AT LASA HIGH SCHOOL. HER STYLE ICON IS BELLA HADID.

COLLIDE MAGAZINE IS A COLLABORATION BETWEEN FIVE COMPLETE STRANGERS THAT BROUGHT EACH OF US TOGETHER AND CREATED A GROUP OF CLOSE FRIENDS THAT SHARE THE SAME LIKES AND INTERESTS. WE POURED OUR HEART INTO THIS MAGAZINE, MAKING IT THE BEST WE CAN. WE HOPE THAT WHOEVER READS THIS CAN EXPLORE THEIR LOVE FOR FASHION AND DESIGN, OR DISCOVER IT. - MARIT PETERSON, MARIANA SALAZAR, CHARLOTTE MOYER, JOCELYN LEE, AND PALLAVI GOKUL

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MARIANA IS A FRESHMAN AT LASA HIGH SCHOOL. HER STYLE ICON IS ZENDAYA.

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JOCELYN IS A FRESHMAN AT LASA HIGH SCHOOL. HER STYLE ICON IS A$AP ROCKY.

CHARLOTTE IS A FRESHMAN AT LASA HIGH SCHOOL. HER STYLE ICON IS HARRY STYLES.

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Diving into thrift culture The Impact of Second Hand Shopping By: Jocelyn Lee

Lo-fi, a vintage and used clothing boutique in Austin, Texas. Photo Courtesy of Love Laur

alking into a thrift store is like a physical time capsule. A fusion of all different eras, each piece containing a story. From vintage tees, to colorblock sweaters and frilly skirts, a vast variety of clothing can be found while thrifting. Thrift shopping not only allows people to experience different styles, but also gives an opportunity to understand the value of textiles as well as their origins. Every year, approximately 26 billion tons of textiles are thrown away. Thrift shopping is a way to reduce waste while being a cheaper alternative to mainstream fast fashion brands that produce large masses of clothing. Buying secondhand reduces the amount of textiles wasted as well as being a safe way to recycle clothes. Clothes aren’t the only items that can be thrifted. Furniture, bedsheets, kitchen appliances, skateboards and children’s toys can all be bought second-hand. Thrift shopping is a great alternative for both people who are on a budget, and those looking for one-of-a-kind, rare pieces. Max Godbey, whose career revolves around thrifting, seems to understand the value of buying second-hand. He finds high end designer pieces as well as rare vintage items and resells them for a higher value. Godbey runs a thrifting resell site, unrealfinds.net, where people can sell their finds online. “What drew me into thrift shopping is that I’ve always been drawn to clothes and

shopping.” Godbey said. on Instagram, where he has “I’ve always liked shopping, garnered over 16,000 followers but I’ve always hated shopping under the handle, unrealfinds. at normal stores, and I prefer to go out and explore different styles and finding things that “Recycling toxic are unique,” Godbey said.

clothing is bad for the environment, regardless if it is being thrifted.” -Paul Robbinson

vintage prada bag thrifted by max godbey photo courtesy of Unrealfinds on instagram

“I think that thrifting is kind of the future of clothing.” -Max Godbey

“Thrifting provides the opportunity of having a place where I could find things I wasn’t expecting.” Godbey has found everything from Chanel handbags and Rick Owen shoes, to vintage Tommy denim jackets and North Face puffers. He posts his finds

“I think that thrifting is the future of clothing,” Godbey said. “I think that it is great for the environment, and way more sustainable than fast fashion brands.” Paul Robbinson presented opposing opinions on thrift shopping. Robbinson is an Austin native who specializes in political ecology. He is an environmental activist as well as a consumer advocate. “Recycle or die,” Robbinson said. “That’s meant to mean that the Earth’s resources are running out. And if we don’t recycle everything we possibly can, it is going to hurt the environment. What happens when you recycle toxic clothing? That’s toxic. Recycling toxic clothing is bad for the environment, regardless if it is being thrifted.” Robbinson’s concerns about textile waste are based on the actual article of clothing, and the materials used to manufacture it. “Toxic clothing, for instance, are articles that are treated with teflon,” Robbinson said. “If you try to buy clothing

which is then transported into lakes and rivers. Teflon has been found everywhere, from polar bear’s blood to non-stick pots and pans. “I didn’t realize this even a year ago,” Robbinson said. “I have an old jacket that is waterproof, which contains teflon. And I wonder, seriously, if it is a responsible thing to recycle it.” Teflon is one of the toxic chemicals found in clothing produced predominantly by fast fashion brands. It is not biodegradable, so the chemical makes its way from products like clothing, into the bloodstream of humans and animals. Not only teflon, but chemicals like vinyl and silicone waxes are also found in clothing that is harmful to the environment. Even the cotton that clothing is made out of is treated with a variety of pesticides and fertilizers. “Reducing the amount of toxic clothes you buy is not necessarily all that hard,” Robbinson said. “There are lots of clothes today made from sustainable materials. Not only clothes, but I recently bought bed sheets made from organic cotton.” Thrifting not only brings awareness to climate issues, but it also provides a cheaper alternative to mainstream clothing produced by big manufacturers. A thrifting chain,

Savers has over 300 locations across America, Australia and Canada. They own a variety of thrift stores such as Value Village, Unique and Village Des Valeurs. They are constantly helping to raise awareness and initiate action on textile waste, hence their slogan, “Shop, Reuse, Reimagine.” John Vasquez is the head manager of the Savers Austin location. He manages shop daily and oversees business operations. “The purpose of Savers is truly to give the community a smarter and easier way to shop,” Vasquez said. “We strive to reduce the amount of waste created and make the world a better place, while giving customers a different point of view while shopping.” In addition to Savers, other thrifting chains carry similar purposes. “There is barely any competition between stores,” Vasquez said. “We all serve the same purpose: to provide for the customer and to reduce the amount of waste being thrown out on a daily basis. All products sold at Savers go through a four-week process. After three weeks, the price is reduced by 50%, and after four weeks, they are distributed to other stores or recycled. Very rarely do we actually throw anything out.”

Second-hand shopping also helps people on an economic scale. Prices at thrift stores are generally low, ranging anywhere from under a buck to twenty dollars. “There are people who come in here and can only afford a couple things. I’ve seen the affect one jacket, or a pair of boots can [have on] someone,” Vasquez said. “Stores like these provide people with the necessities they need.” Thrift shopping is beneficial to the environment, the community, and to the customers shopping. Whether you are on a tight budget, or looking for a vintage piece, thrift stores can provide many unique and alternate products. Although the chemicals in textiles raise the problem of what is responsible to purchase, the ef-

90's vintage clothing catalog. photo by pinterest. fect of buying second-hand is mostly positive to the environment and to your wallet.

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Rise of

Online

Shopping Why online shopping is growing in popularity

When the weather gets cold and

By Pallavi Gokul online stores, in recent years

started out as a stay-at-home

it’s time to dig the winter clothes

resale apps such as Depop,

mom looking to pass the time

out from the back of the closet,

Poshmark, and Mercari have

with a fun hobby. This hobby

many people find that what

also become a popular platform

quickly grew into a thriving

they wore last year is now too

for people to buy and sell

business

small. It’s time to go shopping.

clothes for cheaper prices. This

several platforms. Robinson now

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is partly because these apps are

ships clothes to clients that live

on a Saturday and browsing

designed to be user-friendly, and

all over the country. Resale apps

overpriced clothes for hours can

therefore even people who are

are a fun alternative to physical

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not confident with technology

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several reasons online shopping

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years serving in the Air Force.

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orders that came in that day. It is a common belief that having running an online store is not

Running a resale store is equally

a “real job”. People believe this

required, and that all you have popularity in recent years. The

pictures of the items onto it,

only platform to purchase clothes

and wait for someone to place

from these shops is their websites.

an order. In fact, this is not the

However, this is a popular feature

case at all. The first step of this

because buyers do not have to

process is advertising. There is

drop everything and run to the

a lot of thought that goes into

store, and the shop owners don’t

advertising. “You have to choose

have to worry about paying

your demographic that you want

employees or paying rent for the

to advertise to,” Gilmore said.

space. Lindsey Gilmore and her husband launched their online business PlaneSwag two years ago in 2017. Since then it has grown very popular. They now

“You have to choose your demographic that you want to advertise to”

ship to people internationally.

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that population.” They also have

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ship to customers, and reach

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out to customers who have

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“So for us, it’s mostly Air Force

the clothes, keep track of orders,

PlaneSwag sells clothes, mostly

people who can manufacture

sells are in excellent condition.

to meet with designers, find

that there is very little work to do is set up a website, upload

to be true because they think

Online stores have also spiked in

questions, and maintain and

few posts here and there, but

update the website. All of this

I’m constantly on my phone or

is in addition to taking care of

on the computer. I always start

their three children. Often times

selling at a really high place

the extra mile and created a room in the back of her house. This room resembles a small boutique and was set

specifically for local customers to try on the items they plan to purchase. Robinson also has to take inventory of say they want find an ways item to locally, And what you love!” items, update her stores, advertise, and do accommodate her customers’ nee and then they don’t show up and they don’t pay for it, and it’s From the customer’s point of Although both women agree that running their businesses is incredibly fun very annoying” Robinson said. view online shopping has equal is not always cheery. “A lot of times people say they want an item locally, and then t “And a lot of times they will keep benefits and disadvantages. don’t show up and they don’t pay for it, and it’s very annoying” Robinson said. “A messaging you and tell you that While there are fewer crowds a lot of times they will keep messaging you and tell you that they are here to pick up they are here to pick up an item, to deal with and it doesn’t take item, and then they don’t show up, up, and you l and then they don’t show a sale. I appreciate honesty, if you say you w and you lose a sale. so I appreciate something, actually show and honesty, so if you say youup want p a y forsomething, it.” Luckily,actually when shipping custom show upto w h o doand not live theit.” area, this is when not an i s s u pay infor Luckily,

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Cash for Clothes

Make money while cleaning your closet with apps like Etsy and Poshmark! by Pallavi Gokul

Tradesy is known for carrying wedding and bridesmaid gowns, and for carrying affordable designer items. There is a fee of seven dollars for items less than fifty dollars, and a twenty percent fee for items more than fifty dollars. courtesy of Earthâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Friends.com

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Depop is a great app to use if you want to buy clothes because you can bargain for good prices. However, there are a lot of scammers. If you are planning to run a store then the fee is expensive (~ eight dollars a purchase), and they take ten percent of your revenue. Information provided by Google Reviews.

Etsy is the best option for you if you want to open a shop. They only charge twenty cents to open a store, and only take five percent of your revenue per purchase. It is also user friendly for both business eople and shoppers. There are no scammers and you can find a variety of goods. Information courtesy of Google Reviews & Etsy.com

Mercari is sometimes referred to as an online flea market. You can find an enormous range of clothes for very cheap prices. Normally you will not find designer brands here, and items tend to be in less than mint condition. From the buyers’ side there is a ten percent fee for every sale, and an additional two dollar fee for sales worth less than ten dollars.

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of Earth’s Friends.com

Thredup mostly sells women and childrens’ clothing, but you are allowed to sell all types of clothes. However, several people have complained about not receiving their fee after selling items, and the return window is very short, only fourteen days. You can save up to ninety percent compared to store value. For those looking to open a shop Poshmark is one of the most expensive sights, charging a twenty percent fee for each item someone buys from you. From the shoppers’ side you often end up paying more than listed because the items are in high demand. You can find most trendy and branded clothing on Poshmark, and items will always be in excellent condition. Information courtesy of Google Reviews.

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Recently, organic and natural beauty has become very popular and many people have started to pay attention to what is in their beauty products.

A Guide to

Clean Beauty Some of the biggest makeup companies are creating makeup that is unhealthy for our skin.

By Charlotte Moyer

these models pose for Glossier, a very popular natural makeup brand

provided by Glossier

alking into Sephora, a vast variety of makeup brands line the aisles. The shelves are stacked with shiny bottles of glittering highlighter and tubes of silky mascara, and it can seem overwhelming with the immense amount of choices. In the past decade the beauty industry has rapidly expanded, with new brands and products released every month. Recently, natural makeup has also spiked in popularity. The major difference between natural makeup and “regular” makeup is the ingredients that are in the products. Natural makeup is clean and organically sourced, while unnatural makeup may have artificial colorants, excess ingredients and artificial fragrances. Many people have begun reading the labels of their favorite makeup brands and were shocked

to find that they contain ingredients that are harmful for their skin. Robyn Casey is a busy mother of two and a firm believer in the importance of high quality and chemicalfree ingredients. She has been using natural skincare and makeup products for most of her life, and has experience with many different companies. Casey also works in a hospital so she is well aware about the effects of using toxic products. “The skin is the largest organ on the body and it absorbs 60 percent of the products you put on it,” Casey said, “This is why it is so dangerous to use makeup with toxic chemicals in them.” According to an article by Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine at Seton Hall University, makeup that is composed of preservatives

and synthetic ingredients can cause contact dermatitis. Contact dermatitis is an itchy, red rash that can cause discomfort. One ingredient that can cause this is talc. Talc is a common ingredient found in many powder-based products. It’s a clumpy, dry substance, similar to baking powder. Talc doesn’t actually do anything to help your skin, it just clogs your pores. Most companies use it as a filler ingredient to make the product they are producing seem like more in quantity. Rochelle Rae is the CEO of Rae Cosmetics, a mineralbased makeup company located in Austin, Texas. Her makeup products are not only non-toxic, but are also good for the skin. Because the products are high quality, then can be more pricey than most drugstore makeup brands. “[Drugstore brands] include a lot of fillers like talc… that's the first ingredient in a lot of face powders and eyeshadows and blushes because it makes more,” said Rae. “So with ours it's more pure pigment so you have to use so much less. It may be a little more expensive… but it lasts three times as long.” With companies like Rae Cosmetics, their products may be very expensive, but in the long run it will be better to buy their makeup. Casey has been using more expensive, high-quality products for years now. “I do believe that the cost [of high quality products] is definitely worth it,” Casey

said, “Ultimately it’s about the health of your body and I believe we should do anything to prevent illness.” The goal of many name brand makeup companies is to make products the fastest and cheapest way they can. This includes using fillers such as talc, disodium edta and petroleum. Companies combine inactive ingredients with active ingredients to increase profits and prolong the shelf life of their products. These ingredients not only cause the makeup or skincare product to be ineffective, but it can also damage your skin. Some effects of using products with these toxic fillers are pore clogging, blackhead growth and hyperpigmentation. “I think that companies probably put chemicals and preservatives in their products because it’s cheaper and they can make more,” Casey said,

ingredients that damage the model’s skin. “Some people do these shoots with spray paint and they're supposed to use organic, natural products on their models that are not toxic for you,” Taylor said, “Currently, a lot of people around town have not been doing that. Their models have been breaking out and their skin is on fire. You really have to be careful about what you agree upon because at the end of the day, they don't care about you.” Not all makeup has this affect on your skin though. There are numerous natural makeup brands that have made appearances in the media. Some of these include Rae Cosmetics, Glossier and Aveda. “I was introduced to a company called Aveda probably when I was in my

“If people continue to be unaware of this, they will continue to buy cheap, harmful products and those companies will make a lot of money.” Misty Taylor is a model working in Austin, Texas. She has been modeling for almost half of her life and knows a lot about the makeup side of the industry. Unfortunately, many makeup artists working on models use products with

early 20s,” Casey said, “and that's basically where my love for natural beauty started.” Even though a majority of companies are truthful with their marketing, people still need to be careful, especially when buying online. If you

believe that you’re buying makeup and skincare items that have healthy ingredients, that is not necessarily the case. “I certainly don't buy anything online aftermarket,” Taylor said, “A lot of those [makeup products] are fake and carry the stuff that's so glossier is a makeup and skincare company that uses natural Ingredients. Photo provided by glossier

dangerous for you.” According to an article by Business Insider, some online retailers were found to be selling fake makeup and skincare products. They market certain merchandise to be a specific brand, but sell you counterfeit products. This is not only dishonest but it is very dangerous to the consumer. Some cosmetics have even found to have cyanide, mercury and rat droppings. There are many brands out there that use toxic and harmful ingredients in their products. This doesn't mean that every company does though. If people begin paying more attention to what is in the products they put on their skin, they would find that it is very beneficial later in life.

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FORMING TRENDS A glimpse into a trend's lifetime By: Mariana Salazar

As you walk into an Urban Outfitters, you are blinded by a bright green neon light. There are neon clothes everywhere. In fact, its so blinding that this Urban Outfitters should have an eye strain warning sign before you enter the store. You tear your gaze away from the neon section before you go blind but what you see next isn’t much better. It looks like cheetahs finally went extinct because there are billions of cheetah patterned clothes. The clothing poacher really out did himself this time. You quickly power walk out of the store as to not make a scene but this has shaken you to your core. How trends form and die is a bit of

an enigma; nobody has ever been 100 percent sure about how they start. But what we do know is that there just comes a period of time where suddenly it just isn’t as cool as it was before. Shelley Robinson is an online store owner on Poshmark, a website where sellers all over the world sell their clothes online. Robinson started her business about two years ago when neighbors started asking her to sell their clothes. She now makes a salary toting through people’s old clothes and finding items worth selling. Robinson then sells the item on Poshmark and the check is split down the middle

with the person who brought the clothes. When asked about how things go out of style she believes old things just get overshined by new things. “Yeah, I just think something new comes along,” Robinson said. “[For example,] Leopard print will go out too. And then it’ll make its way back around in a year or two or maybe even sooner than that,” Robinson said. She isn’t wrong, trends do come back from later decades. Like hair clips and scrunchies from the 90s? Those came back and they’re in full swing.

Photo courtesy of Vouge

“I think all good things will make a comeback. My mom’s a hippie from California, before the bell bottoms, the platforms shows. Yeah that’s why I told her she should have kept all of her clothes so I’m going to keep a few good pieces for my daughter because everything does everything come back,” Robinson said. She then explained as to how she believes trends start in the first place. “I like to take a little bit of everything like leopard print is really big right now,” Robinson said. “Always been big. But you can wear like

a leopard scarf pair of pants or jeans or whatever and you can mix old elements with the new. I think that’s why I love clothes and I love fashion. You can just do whatever you want with it. Nothing really matters. You make up your own rules, and wear whatever you wanna wear,” Robinson said. She was asked if that’s what she believes fashion is: just having fun with it. “Yes, like whatever your favorite things are, I have a little closet full of my favorite things, and just pairing them the way you want to pair them and that applies to make up too. Doing your makeup

however you want, your nails, whatever. Yeah, just be you and embrace it all,” Robinson said. Kimberly Sanch owns a clothing store that has been dubbed “The Lucky Parrot.” A year ago Sanch got tired of the hours and pay of her boring office job and decided to quit to pursue her passion: fashion. Sanch finds her clothing by going to thrift shops, shops where people donate their old clothes, and buying the clothes she believes she can re-sell. Right now the vintage trend is at its peak so this is working out really well for her. She opened

Photo courtsey of FreePeople An example of a normal thrift shop. You van tell it’s a thrift store if the clothes aren’t

" I think thats why I love clothes and fashion; you can just do whatever you want with it... YOU Make up your own rules" -Shelley RObinson “The Lucky Parrot” in January 2018 and has since made people and herself happy selling these thrifted pieces of clothing. ”I was born in ‘86, so I was a kid in the 90s. And I feel like a lot of people my age are more about the nostalgia. So I think sometimes that’s like what the trends have to do [with], but then I feel like it’s always circling

around on top of that too,” Sanch said. She then elaborated that it is the natural cycle to trends; due to nostalgia for a time their parents were born in, the younger generation in a way romanticizes their parents’ decade. This leads to young people taking aspects from that time period and bringing

it into the present day with their fashion. “Sometimes I wonder if it’s the state of the country and what’s been going on politically. Kind of like how the peace movement in the 70s is coming back right now. I don’t know if it’s people just relating to that era. Being like, ‘okay, we’re

Photo by Kimberly Sanch

Being like, ‘okay, we’re going through this,” said Sanch when asked why certain decade’s trends are coming back and not others. Recently, 70’s fashion has been catching on at an impressive rate, first with platform shoes and now with bootcut, flare out pants. This could be a coincidence, but the country has been going through political turmoil. Due to this more and more protesters take to the streets every day; just like in the 70s with the peace movement.

Kimberly Sanch is the owner of the Lucky Parrot.

Photo by Shelley Robinson

In the end, there are a lot of reasons as to why trends form and grow. A single factor couldn’t solely be responsible for it; it is a mixing pot of all the different reasons why: history, political climate, recycling, and just people having fun with trends. A trend forming and dying doesn’t have a simple timeline, it is scattered throughout the decades and throughout time. A trend never actually dies, it just goes into a deep slumber until a new generation grows to love it once more.

Shelly Robinson posing with an item sold at her sold.

Trends ages through The

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1920’s

After getting the right to vote in 1919, women continued showing their independence with their fashion. The flapper dress was a loose, revealing, rectangular dress which contrasted the norm of long dresses with corsets and laces. This dress was the symbol for women’s independence. Courtesy of 1stDIBS

1950’s

Many people have the misconseption that poodle skirts were invented in France. They were actually designed in the United States by Juli Lynne in 1947. It was originaly made as a last minute Christmas skirt with a reindeer instead of a dog. As the trend caught on she was asked to make Courtesy of ROSEGAL

2000’s

Fedora’s are a big part of 2000’s men’s fashion. Multiple celebritys at the time wore fedora’s to red carpet events and some even to the MET Gala. The fedora originally originated in the 1880s and they were mostly worn by business people and mobsters.

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A quick look into the most recent decades’ trends and how they affect today’s fashion industry.

1990’s

1970’s

Bellbottom pants, or also called flare pants, were started catching on in 1963. And while the 60’s had belbottoms. They really became popular in the 70’s with the surge of disco. People would wear these pants to go dancing with their friends.

Scrunchies originallly originated in the 1980’s but while it was a trend back then; it wasn’t nearly as popular as it was in the 90’s. Back then people wore scrunchies even if they didnt have their hair up! They sometimes swore them instead as cute accesories instead of hair ties.

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(Photo courtesy of Saib & Co.) A promotonal photo that displays the delicacy and beauty of the product.

MARIT PETERSON HOW ONE COMAPNY IS CHANGING SOUTH KOREA

FLIPPING THE -BIAS

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to find the problem and try to use the creative thinking process to find a suitable solution to a problem.” Park said. “And then I encounter this problem, you know, gender bias toward female sexuality, especially, and I thought I could use the power of design to tackle this problem.”

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Korea, the vibrant technological hub of endless cities with sleek skyscrapers as tall as the mountains surrounding them. A place so advanced The name Saib even has meaning; it’s the word it feels like the future. Though if you take a look ‘Bias’ flipped. past all the glamour and wealth, their society ourtesy of Saib & is not as perfect as it seems. One To make it in a competitive market, more to c Co o h .) designer seeks to change this. is needed than a pretty name and a (P reason to buy it. Jiwon Park was born and raised in Seoul, South Korea, “I think we are using like a, you moved to America to finish know, completely opposite her secondary education approach,” Park Said. at RISD, Rhode Island “Compared to the other School of Design, and was typical sexual wellness or shocked by the difference condom brands in South in culture between the Korea.” two countries. Instead of marketing “I always use this to men, Saib is almost comparison when completely woman talking about Korea: oriented. With a soft imagine, like 30 years palette of millenium pink ago in the U.S. it’s kind and silver, minimalistic of similar [in South packaging, and a Korea],” Park said. “So discreet casing, Saib has it is really, really, really been making a name for conservative, and in a itself in the South Korean way, not open to any kind markets. of issues. “So there’s condoms out there, they’re probably “I GREW UP just fine,” University of LEARNING Texas at Austin professor FEMALE IS and professional designer Jim Walker said. “But it’s often BELOW [MALE].” designers need to like change the lens that people look through. And When the opportunity to create a if Saib is able to just reintroduce a very company that could combat some of common product into the market and ask these issues came, she took it. people to think about their choices and maybe encourage new people to participate in that Saib is an intimate cosmetics company focused on product, that’s pretty exciting. I know she chose getting women to be hands-on when it comes to millennium pink, which is very pointed, it’s very slick their sexuality. with nice, soft colors, and nice, reflective material. So I think a lot of those things are elevating, but “So, as a designer, I’ve always been interested if you get into the packaging, it comes in a tin. in utilizing the power of design to contribute to It’s a little nicer than other products. And there’s society because design has the unique power probably a need for that, nd

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B B A I S I A S I I “There are three so-called international design awards, and one was the Red Dot from Germany, and the second one is the iF also from Germany, and the last one is IDEA from the United States, and we got all three of them,” Park said recalling her company’s triumphs.

“Look, if Saib’s won major awards, it says something about the packaging is good. Looking at the pictures, I can see how it can appeal to a wide variety of people… I think it makes condoms in general more accessible, which I think is a great goal.” Neathery Thurmond, LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) specializing in relationships, said.

Of course, there are risks and challenges starting a business, especially one like Saib. In a male-dominant market, a woman suddenly emerging with new ideas can be threatening. What’s more is that Saib is preaching feminist ideas that South Korea has not yet embraced. “Whenever I’m lecturing, and whenever Saib is introduced in an article or news piece or interview, there’s always harsh comments from guys and it has not been easy, but I’m also getting used to it,” Park said.

Generational conflict in South Korea is a different kind than we have in America between the Baby Boomers and Gen Z. Their society was founded on Confucianism ideals in which the woman is submissive and the man is above her. Even though South Korea’s ideals have become more modernized, Confucianism is still lingering at the core of society and culture. Despite the negativity, Saib has been incredibly successful. When asked if Saib will expand into U.S. markets Park seemed unsure. “I know, there are a couple of brands who are producing similar products as Saib in the US, so it’s not going to be as unique a product as it is in Korea,” Park said. “But then I also think that those brands have not entered the mainstream markets yet.” When Walker and Thurmond were asked if they think Saib would be successful the consensus was clear.

“I currently think the number one retailer of condoms, right is Trojan, which is definitely more masculine,” Thurmond said. “So I think that if there’s an option out there for female identified folks who wants to be purchasing, you know, barriers, separate sets barriers, like condoms, then that would be helpful.”

Not only does Park deal with constant hate, but she too feels the obvious sexism of the industry.

“We are still somewhat a Puritan society here,” Walker said. “So I think there’s still a stigma with women making such purchases, although it’s not nearly as bad as South Korea. Obviously, the word is in English and the name, so there’s not a translation issue, and the design is sort of universal. It looks good everywhere.”

“It’s been really hard to do anything with the manufacturers, or even going through the process of like, producing the product and marketing the products and, and all that has been challenging,” Park said. “Whenever we are trying to do anything it’s really hard. It’s also creating some

Even if Saib decides not to expand into the West, the impact that the company has had in South Korea won’t be erased. From donating some of their proceeds to charities to the empowerment women have felt. Saib has changed the industry and will continue to, quite literally, flip the bias.

Ths illustration shows women of all different wcolor's hands. (Art by Leemo)

The international attention Saib’s been gettings seems to back Walker’s opinion. Saib has won 14 international design awards, including the ‘Big Three’.

generational conflict between the elderly and the younger generation.”

(Photo courtesy of Saib & Co.) Saib hAS MANY PRODUCTS, THESE ARE AMONG THEM.

because she’s trying to encourage certain types of people to purchase it for it to be almost like a lifestyle brand. She did a good job.”

(Photo courtesy of Saib & Co.) Women pose in Saib merchandise, a sign of solidarty and sticking together.

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wom e ns h e a lt h WOMEN’S HEALTH IS CHANGING, AND SO IS THE DESIGN OF THE PRODUCTS BEING PRODUCED. THESE ARE THE BEST DESIGNED PRODUCTS IN WOMEN’S HEALTH.

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BILLIE

Billie has gained a reputation for its femenist agenda and striking ads. The comapny is bold, daring, and a refreshing new brand in shaving; letting women know it’s okay to have hair. Buzzfeed writer, Kayla Sauzo remarked that “Billie razors offer a near perfect shave...”

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THINX

(Image courtesy of Thinx)

Thinx is a brand of period underwear not only made to be menstruation-proof, but fashionable as well. Verified buyer, Laura C, praisies the brand with several compliments including,“These are well made, soft and do the job. Also they look great.”

LOLA LOLA is a brand of reproductive products by women - for women. They include tampons, pads, wipes, condoms, and more. Stephanie Sanders on Trustpilot said, ”It’s quick and easy and there is always someone there to help you if needed”. Your wellness, your way.

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CORA

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DAYSY (Photo courtesy of Daysy)

Daysy is a fertility moniter made of simple, healthy products. This tool turns the complicated task of determining fertility and fertile days easy. All you have to do is log your period and take uyour eaking temperature.

(Photo courtesy of Saib)

(tampon photos courtesy of Cora)

Cora is a brand of one hundered percent organic cotton menstrual supplies. One can customize their order, and with evey purchase, Cora will give pads and health education to girls in need.

SAIB Saib is an intimate cosmetics brand from South Korea focused on ending the stigma around women and their reproductive health. With sleek designs that anyone would like, Saib is making history.

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