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Welcome to the official blog of AMDA at Auburn University.

This blog was created to showcase the creative talent within the Apparel Merchandising and Design Association and give students a platform to express themselves. Enjoy!

Interning in Heels: Lessons from the Front Row

Nov 4

Nov 4 Interning in Heels: Lessons from the Front Row

From Politics to Prada - The Unconventional Path of Miuccia

Nov 4

Nov 4 From Politics to Prada - The Unconventional Path of Miuccia

Molly Fesenmeier

Dressing for yourself vs. dressing for the social gaze

Nov 4

Nov 4 Dressing for yourself vs. dressing for the social gaze

A Seamless Transition: Layering With Intention

Oct 19

Oct 19 A Seamless Transition: Layering With Intention

The Defiance of Fashion: Why Is Fashion Continually Viewed as Superficial & Irrelevant To Art?

Oct 16

Oct 16 The Defiance of Fashion: Why Is Fashion Continually Viewed as Superficial & Irrelevant To Art?

Anna Beth Mauldin

Fashion as Armor: Why What We Wear Makes Us Feel Confident

Oct 12

Oct 12 Fashion as Armor: Why What We Wear Makes Us Feel Confident

Kristen Kuykendall

From Auburn to Bloomingdale’s: Angelique Cabanero’s Journey in Fashion Buying

Sep 30

Sep 30 From Auburn to Bloomingdale’s: Angelique Cabanero’s Journey in Fashion Buying

The Importance of Self-Expression

Sep 30

Sep 30 The Importance of Self-Expression

Beauty and Sustainability: Is Lancôme our Model?

Sep 22

Sep 22 Beauty and Sustainability: Is Lancôme our Model?

What to Wear to an Interview -- A Guide for College Students

Sep 22

Sep 22 What to Wear to an Interview -- A Guide for College Students

Molly Fesenmeier

Appreciation Post for the Rococo Period

Sep 16

Sep 16 Appreciation Post for the Rococo Period

Viviana Straniero

What September Means

Sep 15

Sep 15 What September Means

Over Before it Even Started - The Reality of Buying Microtrends

Sep 15

Sep 15 Over Before it Even Started - The Reality of Buying Microtrends

Ashley Johanson

Elegance Without End: An Ode to Armani

Sep 13

Sep 13 Elegance Without End: An Ode to Armani

Rut to Renewal: Escaping a Creative Slump

Sep 3

Sep 3 Rut to Renewal: Escaping a Creative Slump

Fall Fashion - Nostalgia Without a Time Stamp

Sep 3

Sep 3 Fall Fashion - Nostalgia Without a Time Stamp

Self-Care vs. Soul Care: Looking Beyond the Routine

Aug 24

Aug 24 Self-Care vs. Soul Care: Looking Beyond the Routine

How Consumer Culture has Weakened our Creativity

Aug 7

Aug 7 How Consumer Culture has Weakened our Creativity

Viviana Straniero

The Art of Mismatching

Aug 7

Aug 7 The Art of Mismatching

Preparing for the Future - Insights on Campus Ambassador Programs

Aug 7

Aug 7 Preparing for the Future - Insights on Campus Ambassador Programs

Molly Fesenmeier