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Fashion 101: On-Trend Looks for Winter

NAKYLAH CARTER

Scene Editor nmcarter4@aggies.ncat.edu

With the new season in full swing, it is vital to be cozy, warm and fashionable to keep up with the trends of the generation. A cool breeze and shorter days may make you want to bundle up in sweats and messy buns, however, The A&T Register got a chance to talk with some N.C. A&T fashion students to discuss some tips on how to be fashionable during this chilly season.

The colder months are known for layering and statements that leave the fashion industry in awe. At N.C. A&T, students are often known to have a great sense of fashion and are commonly known to go viral for students and their outfts.

Fashion students emphasize that it is not just how you pair your clothes, but the textures and fabrics that make the winter and fall seasons much different than the rest.

“I absolutely love the heavy fabrics that come with the fall and winter seasons, specifcally corduroy and tweed. With vintage and retro looks being trendy right now, I personally feel like corduroy ties into this trend. Tweed gives me more of a bougie, ‘rich auntie,’ clueless vibe. Very much a luxurious lifestyle type of look,” senior fashion merchandising and design student Mahogany Ford said.

Sophomore fashion student Wysdom Cliff understands that trends are made for everyone’s interpretation and shared some of her favorites during this chilly season.

“Some of my favorite fall and winter fashion trends are turtlenecks with vests, Uggs, Doc Martens and leather jackets,” Cliff said.

Rather you draw inspiration from local fashion, A-list celebrities or your mother, there is an inspiration to be drawn from everywhere to fuel your outfts during the fall and wintertime.

“I draw inspiration from everywhere. Infuencers, friends, fellow Aggies, people on the street, social media, you name it. Black people run fashion and it’s not up for debate,” Ford said.

With fast fashion being so accessible, there are many places you can go to receive looks to stay in current times. Online vendors such as Shein, Boohoo, ASOS and Pretty Little Thing are among some of the highest regarding sites for fashionistas.

“I like to fnd different shops, Depop or neimans. Honorable mention is Walmart [because they] have nice Winter apparel as well,” senior fashion merchandising and design student Xavier Evans said.

Fashion students also say to be open to clothing from anywhere. Thrift stores and local grocery stores might have what you need to take your looks up a notch.

Aggie fashion students advise students that confdence is key. It matters how you feel when you get dressed and how well you own the look to how well your look will translate to the people you encounter.

“Trying new things is how you fnd yourself and your style and continue building on it. Shock yourself and others by wearing something you usually wouldn’t and if it doesn’t work, keep trying until it does,” Ford said. “And when you wear it, wear it with the utmost confdence. That’s how you make your statement.”

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The Register’s Albums of the Year Other notable albums of

NAKYLAH CARTER

Scene Editor nmcarter4@aggies.ncat.edu

The music industry was a testament of up-and-coming talent this year with top albums from many different genres. Aggies fell in love with many artists’ projects, and with the help of students, The A&T Register has compiled a list of some of the top albums of the year.

Certif ed Lover Boy - Drake

The fan-favorite and rap phenom dropped his sixth studio album, Certif ed Lover Boy (CLB), breaking streaming records this September. The album featured 21 tracks mixed with R&B and rap and beats that left his fans satisf ed.

“Drake is easily one of the best rappers amongst others. I believe his album resonates with this specif c generation,” junior kinesiology student Khalia Pulliam said. “CLB can be considered as one of the best albums of the year simply because the music speaks for itself. Although Drake rarely disappoints, this project was highly-anticipated and very well-played.”

The Off-Season - J. Cole

North Carolina native, J. Cole, dropped his sixth studio album earlier this year in May. This album is speculated to be Cole’s last album, so many fans had a bittersweet feeling while listening to the track list for the f rst time.

“To me, it was one of my favorite albums because I loved how lyrically sound he was. He didn’t sound mainstream. It gave me “Warm Up” J. Cole,” junior public relations student Sidney Gibson said. “I think it was an album of the year because [he] has proven that he doesn’t have to bite trends to still sell almost more, if not more, than trendy rappers.”

Donda - Kanye West

Rap icon Kanye West dropped one of the most anticipated albums of the year this summer. With ten successful studio albums, West is no stranger to greatness, and his fans can attest to the fact that he is a walking living legend.

Still Over It - Summer Walker

After the success of her f rst album in 2019, Walker fans were excited to listen to the new album entitled “Still Over It.” The album is in chronological order with a timeline of important dates and times in the singer’s life. With appearances from Cardi B, Ari Lennox, SZA and other artists, Walker wanted to uplift her fans and help them get over bad relationships.

“This album was def nitely one of the best albums of the year because it just brought back the 90s R&B feel to 2021,” senior journalism student Kyla Jordan said. “It told a story throughout the whole album, like in each song I felt how she felt and I’m not even going through any relationship problems at all.” Call Me If You Get Lost - Tyler The Creator

Call Me If You Get Lost (CMIYGL) was released June 25, and remains on some of Billboard’s Top Charts. The young artist is a natural savant when it comes to music and connects with fans of the current generation with f nesse and creativity.

“I loved CMIYGL because his music is different from typical rap albums. I also feel like each of his albums get better after one another,” freshman journalism student Camia Galloway said.

2021 include:

Plant Her - Doja Cat King Disease II - Nas Happier Than Ever - Billie Eilish Heaux Tales - Jazmine Sullivan 25 - G Herbo The Voice of Heroes - Lil Baby & Lil Durk The Melodic Blue - Baby Keem TWOPOINTFIVE - Amine Something for Thee Hotties - Megan Thee Stallion lately i feel EVERYTHING - Willow Montero - Lil Nas X Yellow Tape 2 - Key Glock Rich Shooter - Young Nudy