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Beauty is Terror
Letter From Our Fashion Editor:
In the sphere of the fashion world, exists the seldom discussed phenomenon that beauty and pain operate symbiotically. To be fashionable, on trend, and beautiful- one must sacrifice something and experience some form of pain- whether physical or emotional. The suffocating fit of a corset, or the tight humidity of wearing latex, even the exposing discomfort of sheer items- the pursuit of fashionable beauty comes at a cost.
The Buzz’s spring 2023 issue spotlights beauty in its purest form. Through our hoop skirts, ties, and tulle everywhere, we are drawing eyes to the vulnerability we all experience in our pursuit of relevance, expression, and being included. No matter how different our desired looks, regardless of if you choose to dress simply or extravagantly, we all are saying something with our fashion choices. The decision you make when picking between a sweater or a printed tee in the morning decides for you do you want to blend in or be seen?
When curating and sourcing our looks for this semester, I highlighted the aspects of fashion we attribute to glamour and wealth. I created looks that are complete with jewels and lots of minuscule details, and purposely verge on over the top. Oftentimes we attribute extravagance and wealth with happiness- but rather, our theme “beauty is terror” stems from the idea that those who care most about beauty are often drowning in the pursuit.
