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Trend Report 1: Frigid Remedies
New York City is at the peak of its winter, forcing us to bust out our coats and layering. But for the students at Parsons, no weather gets in the way of dressing fashionably. I noticed that many people hacked on the layers in different mixtures of texture and color that would keep them warm in freezing conditions. Of course, those that lived in Kerry had more freedom since they didn’t have to step outside. The great thing about layers is that you can easily adjust between temperature changes easily. Outside it’s so cold it hurts, and inside the heater is cranked up. Students found that layering was a great remedy for this.
I also found that there was quite a contrast between students who liked to wear a more refined style and students who enjoyed sporting more rugged, jagged attire. Some people wore crisp white button downs while others preferred the loose, printed jeans. Of course there are some in the middle, who just can’t commit to one and wear a white button down shirt with a grundgy skirt with rough, stringy edges.
And lastly, pretty much everyone was wearing some kind of durable, snow/slush-proof pair of kicks that not only did the job but did it in style. Doc Martens and Hunters were a favorite.