Scarlette Fall/Winter 2022

SCARLETTE

ISSUE XVIII, Fall/Winter 2022

letter from the editors

executive board

Co-Editor-in-Chief Co-Editor-in-Chief Advisor Assistant-Editor-in Chief Graphic Design Director Social Media Director Photography Director Treasurer

Hannah Mayle

Archita Rout

Alexandra Suer

Kiera Foster

Morgan Vereb

Jordan Neifert

Ashley Boehmke

Maggie Li

Welcome to Scarlette Magazine! This is our first issue release since 2020 and we are so excited to finally showcase all of our members hardwork from the fall semester. Our mission is to showcase campus individuality and beauty, presenting new ideas and exciting photography to the Ohio State University and the world. Students are responsible for the entire process and execution of the magazine. Our goal is to create an environment on campus where the students feel comfortable expressing their individuality through fashion, art, words, and other outlets.We hope to create an environment on campus where the students feel comfortable expressing their individuality by any means. With each biannual issue we aim to inspire our readers and deliver a new perspective on the fashion world. follow us @scarlettemagazine org.osu.edu/scarlettemagazine

Front Cover: Ella Dipold

Back Cover: Lena Wu & Avani Bhalla

Astr lo gy

Fashion by the element

WHAT ZODIAC ELEMENT ARE YOU?

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Aries

In the current generation, astrology is an important part of so many of our lives. Some people use predetermined judgments of others based on their zodiac signs. I was one of those folks, especially against Pisces, Virgos, and Sagittariuses. Meanwhile, I had a positive outlook on Aries and of course, my own zodiac sign, Gemini’s. The zodiac signs are categorized by 4 various elements. if you’re an Avatar: The Last Airbender fan you’ll remember these elements; earth, water, fire, and

FIREAries is the first zodiac sign. They are born from March 20 to April 20. Aries have a quick temperament and are highly competitive. They have a notion that they don’t have to put as much effort in their academics to perform well - take that with a grain of salt though!

Leo Leo is the fifth zodiac sign. They are born between July 22 to August 23. Leos have a high confidence level, adore attention, and are very loyal individuals. However, loyalty can also be very conflicting to leos, in some cases.

Sagittarius

Sagittarius is the ninth zodiac sign. They are born from November 22 to December 21. They are acknowledged as highly curious individuals. They are quick to jump into plans and ideas with little to no thought. They can be highly straightforward and too honest. Other people can view their comments as harsh.

Earth

Taurus

The second zodiac sign is Taurus. Individuals with the Taurus zodiac sign are born from April to May 21. Taurus are notoriously known for being stubborn. They are ambitious for power and balance in the workplace and social place.

Virgo

Virgo is the sixth zodiac sign. They are born between August 23 to September 22. Virgos are known as perfectionists. However, they can be extremely critical.

Capricorn

Capricorn is the tenth zodiac sign. They were born from December 21 to January 20. Capricorns are notorious for being hard workers. They think highly of themselves.

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Gemini

water

Cancer

Cancer is the fourth zodiac sign. Cancers are born between June 22 to July 22. Cancers are emotional and sensitive. They are very clingy. They are loyal.

Scorpio

The eighth zodiac sign is Scorpio. Scorpios are born between October 23 to November 21. Scorpios have a sexy side. They are secretive and sensual. They have a short temperament and crave drama.

Pisces

The final zodiac sign is Pisces. Pisces are born from February 19 to March 20. They are sensitive. However, they seem to lack awareness of their surroundings.

Geminis are the third zodiac sign. They are born from May 21 to June 21. They have a connotation that they are multifaceted individuals. They are very creative, imaginative, and artistic. Geminis are intellectuals and enjoy philosophy. Also, they are indecisive and have a variety of interests.

Libra

The seventh zodiac sign is Libra. Libras are born between September 23 to October 23. They adore equilibrium and balance. Libras are people pleasers and can contain low confidence.

Aquarius

Aquarius is the eleventh zodiac sign. They are born from January 20 to F

18. They are typecast as “quirky.” Unlike Geminis, they can be osinated often.

Barbara Millicent Roberts made her debut March 9 of 1959 at the hands of American businesswoman Ruth Handler. Ruth, her husband Elliot, and their friend Harold Matson founded the toy company Mattel in 1945 that would later house the most popular doll in the world. One day, Ruth observed her daughter was playing with paper dolls pretending they were teenagers, adults, and career women. At the time, young girls were often given baby dolls or toys with childish features, conditioning children to exercise homemaker roles early in life. Intrigued and filled with a desire to bridge the gap in the toy industry, Handler set out to design a doll that would allow young girls to envision a future beyond motherhood. This void would come to be filled by Barbara, or as we know her, Barbie.

Influenced by old Hollywood stars like Elizabeth Taylor and Marilyn Monroe, Barbie was the first doll in North America to have adult features.

The original Barbie sported a black and white striped swimsuit and the iconic high ponytail that has become synonymous with her image. This design choice was stark to other dolls, yet was deliberate in empowering girls to strive for their own future. As it happens, this was initially ill-received, as during her commencement at the American Toy Fair in 1959, Barbie was criticized for looking ‘too womanly’ and not fitting the assumed ‘wish’ of adolescent girls to be mothers. Despite that, Handler persevered, and Mattel’s Barbie was embraced by young girls, opening their eyes to the prospects of the world. Later iterations of Barbie would then feature her in several careers, from Doctor to Astronaut, and even President of The United States, furthering her status as a representation of hope and strength. The Barbie line has since included numerous skin tones, hair textures, disabilities, identities, and body types, making Barbie the most diverse doll to date.

From then on, Barbie’s acclaim amplified her connivance with popular culture. Celebrity dolls were then modeled after stars like Audrey Hepburn and Twiggy, and, to this day, are still being produced with fresh faces. Famously, Pop artist Andy Warhol depicted Barbie in his art, and 20 years later a Warhol Barbie collectible would be released. As Barbie was making her way through the worlds of film and art, Oscar de la Renta’s collaboration with Barbie in 1985 led her to step into the fashion scene. As it happens, American fashion designer Bob Mackie even collaborated with Mattel in 1990 to adorn Barbie in Mackie’s staple sequined, over-the-top glamor, inspiring fashion designers to venture into the toy industry.

Subsequently, 2009 served as a momentous year for Barbie, as she strutted on the runway during Mercedes Benz Fashion Week in looks from top names like Vera Wang, Tommy Hilfiger, and Christan Louboutin. The show opened with Barbie’s first outfit, her black and white swimsuit, refashioned to human-scale, accompanied once more with her signature high ponytail. Since her first walk down the runway, Barbie has been no stranger to fashion, both as a source of insight and a model herself. She continues to remain a muse for the fashion industry, partnering with brands from Versace to Balmain, and wearing outfits from athleisure to couture. For her fashionable attires and notions of empowerment, Barbie was given a CFDA award in 2019, securing her as the first non-human to achieve such an honor.

In turn, Barbie still stays relevant. Ruth Handler illustrated that Barbie is a vessel for imagination. She can be anyone we want her to and, at her core, forces us to be creative. Designer Jeremy Scott devised his own portrayal of Barbie in designing garments based on the blonde. He concludes that Barbie is a notable reference since she encompasses everything and ‘brings joy.’ Fundamentally, we are Barbie, as she is an echo of us, our own individuality, and goals. She is in you and I, representing endless possibilities and journeys, just as Handler intended. From Moschino’s Spring 2015 collaboration with Barbie where models rollerbladed down the catwalk in hot pink track shorts to a recent union with surrealist artist Mark Ryden, seemingly we can’t get enough of her. After all, she has pursued every career there possibly is, has worn billions of outfits, and continues to be a source of bliss since her start in the late 50s. She still finds a way to connect us, as she has emerged in numerous forms. With that, there is no wonder why Barbie continues to stimulate new designer collections, films, trends, and consumers of all demographics; she is everlasting.

author: Leah DeVito article layout & design: Haylen Scott graphics: Haylen Scott

Sustainable Shopping in the OSU Area

Whether it’s Gap or Gucci, from the seventies or 2020, vintage shopping is the most sustainable way to grow your closet without perpetuating fast fashion’s misdeeds. But every Goodwill isn’t a hit. That’s why we’ve compiled a list of the best vintage and thrift shops in the OSU area. So the next time you need something one of a kind, look no further!

1.

Smartypants Vintage

815 N High Street St. Columbus, OH 43215 (Short North)

Open Fri, Sat, Sun 12 - 5 PM

A quaint, highly curated shop in the heart of The Short North Arts District. All pieces are hand-selected by the store’s owner with a sharp eye and a strong sense of style from the 1890s-1980s.

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One More Time

1521 W 5th Ave. Columbus, OH 43212 (Grandview)

Open Tues-Sat 10 AM - 6 PM

With online and in-store shopping experiences, One More Time’s vintage consignment inventory serves every style, with pieces like Philip Lim sweaters and Adidas high tops.

Second Chance

1803 W 5th Ave. Columbus, OH 43212 (Grandview)

Open Tues-Sat 11 AM - 5 PM

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An 8,000-square-foot upscale women’s consignment store in Grandview Heights, providing brands like J. Crew and Vince.

Clothing Underground

1652 N High St. Columbus, OH 43201 (Campus)

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Find all your vintage Ohio State treasures at Clothing Underground. With pieces for gameday and everyday wear, their massive selection of sweatshirts, jerseys, t-shirts, tanks, and accessories has you covered.

5.

rag-O-Rama

3301 N High St. Columbus, OH 43202 (Clintonville)

Open Mon-Sun 11 AM - 8 PM

Voted best for vintage shopping in Columbus by Columbus Alive, Rag-O-Rama’s inventory is large and ever-changing via its lively seller network.

Out of the closet

1230 N High St. Columbus OH 43201 (Short North)

Open Mon-Sat 10 AM - 7 PM,

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Out of the Closet Thrift Stores house carefully curated clothing pieces and beyond while providing free HIV testing and advocacy, reducing stigma, and helping in the fight against HIV and AIDS.

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UNLADYLIKE

UNLADYLIKE

I was sitting on a couch with my legs slightly spread out when I was first told “it is not very ladylike of you to sit with your legs spread apart.” I think back to each moment when the term “ladylike” was used in my childhood, and how I never understood exactly what it was, but knew when the term was used, I was doing something wrong. As I aged and began to understand the term ladylike is built on an invisible box and boundary meant to keep women inside, meant to make women socially “acceptable”; I can only wonder about pushing past this invisible box.

There have been women before who have gone past the ladylike norms and stigmas forced on women in their youth. Artists like Rihanna, SZA, and Cardi B have been some of the most recent to not only dress, act, but also speak about topics that have been suppressed in women’s music for far too long. Cardi B was the first female solo rapper to top the Hot 100 chart in 2017, after 19 years. She is known to be candid, avant-

garde in her way of dress and speaking, something that would be pegged to society as being unladylike.

SZA, being very open in her writing about being the “side chick”, even explained in an interview with The Breakfast Club “I feel like it’s a male-bred term. Where it’s like, what I’m actually saying in this song is my man is your man song like we all share the same dude. Saying that I’m aware. I don’t care. I think it’s like taking the power back.”

Rihanna, one of the most influential artists of this generation of women in music, could even be considered a catalyst for traditionally unladylike artists. As Rihanna had been previously confined to the pop artist look, sound, and manner in the beginning of her career; 2009 is when she began to break past the mold held to women in the industry. Genius states, “Rihanna has since reinvented herself as an unapologetic and sexually free badass.” With all three of these

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artists this is not only done in their way of dress, but also in their demand for what they are singing or rapping about in their songs to be socially equal to men.

Where it is almost considered cool for men to talk about sex in music, and nobody bats an eye; but when women do it and express themselves, they receive all sorts of judgment. In the music industry, the standard of beauty is cutthroat. Especially body image and choice of dress. Selena Gomez on Ellen when reacting to news articles about her wearing a bikini states, “It’s not just ‘Oh she’s fat.’ It’s like ‘She’s a mess, she’s gone off the deep end.’ Oh, it’s so degrading.”

Mariah Carey has even broken the mold of unladylike, as when she first debuted as an artist in the early 90s, she was forced by her team to stay modest and covered up. Towards the end of the decade, she had opted for a more seductive look and feel to not only her music, but in her visual appearance. Criticism began to flood in, resulting

in her defending herself from time to time over these new choices. An interviewer even said to Mariah in an interview, “American Music Awards, hello trampy dress, hello.” To which Mariah stated back, “For the first five or six or seven years of my career they made me wear a top up to here and things like this and if I wanna show my body in a dress, I’mma show it.”

Being unladylike in fashion can be along any point of the spectrum. It is about breaking free from the traditional mold placed on women to act a certain way, dress a certain way, and keep certain topics a secret or swept “under the rug.” As these artists continue to push the mold of being unladylike in their dress and lyrics, they continue to encourage and influence younger generations to do the same. Owning, but showing off their good, bad, and unladylike behavior.

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In an industry that thrives on seasonal trends, there is a surprising new demand for sustainability from consumers and fashion labels. Sustainable fashion presents a movement away from fast fashion and towards environmental awareness. A sustainable fashion brand is mindful of how their production process impacts these many environmental issues. Several suggestions for shopping sustainability have included thrifting, purchasing mainly staple pieces, and shopping locally. We’ve been advised to avoid fast fashion companies such as Shein or Fashion Nova and to shop at brands that prioritize sustainability. Fast fashion companies utilize production

methods that harm the environment, climate, and their workers, and ultimately the clothes are poorly made and so seasonally trendy that the shopper spends more money by consistently replacing the items after a few wears with more items. A well made item of classic styling can be reimagined and worn throughout a lifetime making the initial investment pay for itself years over.

In September of 2022, supermodel and celebrity Gigi Hadid introduced her own personal brand to the scene of sustainable fashion. “Guest in Residence” is a luxury cashmere brand, personally designed and launched by Gigi Hadid. At first glance, one might think that Hadid is not attuned to the average consumer. Her items are high-priced and an average consumer may question affordability when they see the price tag of nearly $400 on a sweater. However, further investigation into the brand allows us to see that not everything is as it initially appears.

In an interview with Vogue Magazine, Gigi Hadid shares that she is creating and selling pieces that are sustainable and realistic for her customers to wear for many years. The products are made out of 100% long-

fiber cashmere, sourced from Inner Mongolia. This long-fiber cashmere is a biodegradable yarn that will reduce pilling. Hadid shares that if the customer looks after their cashmere item well, it will last the decades. Her first releases in her brand are based on cozy daily clothes and outer workwear. We can clearly see how Hadid’s past and current involvement with horses and rural living has influenced her limited edition workwear drop which features barn jackets, coveralls, and railroad pants. For her second limited edition collection, Hadid dropped the ‘Varsity Funk’ collection which is clearly influenced from traditional varsity styles, cuts and patterns.

Her brand’s concept stems from her own personal experience with family hand-me-downs. Hadid has shared that her parents each gave her a sweater for her first New York winter. Flash forward to today, she still owns and continues to cherish those pieces that once were hanging in her parents’ closets. Hadid’s intent is to sell highquality pieces that will last a lifetime and have the potential to be passed down generations. Her brand’s tagline is “Future Heirlooms”, reinforcing the idea of purchasing clothes that transcend generations offering well-tailored, classic styling. Hadid is focused on creating luxury pieces where everyone can own one sustainable piece that if taken care of, can last decades. She believes in encouraging people to invest and develop their wardrobe in order to avoid being wasteful. Consumers can do this by investing in one or two

high quality garments that can become staples in their closets. A well designed and produced sweater can be mixed and matched, dressed up and dressed down. The possibilities are endless when working with high-quality fabrics and production methods.

Gigi Hadid’s brand is a perfect example of sustainable fashion through purchasing high-quality items. Instead of buying multiple low-priced, lowquality items that might last a season, consumers should consider spending more on an item that will last them years. While the initial investment may seem scary, the overall cost spread out over years will make the investment worth it.

Who knows? Maybe you will pass that sweater down to your children to keep them warm during the Ohio winter season.

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