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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!

Doodles to Dream Clients: Building a Creative Life with Abi Ink

Feb 18

Feb 18 Doodles to Dream Clients: Building a Creative Life with Abi Ink

The Return of Femininity: Lace, Ruffles, Patterns, Sequins, and Soft Silhouettes in Spring Fashion

Feb 18

Feb 18 The Return of Femininity: Lace, Ruffles, Patterns, Sequins, and Soft Silhouettes in Spring Fashion

Eva-Grace Morgan

Too Many Clothes: How Sustainable Choices Can Change Fashion

Feb 8

Feb 8 Too Many Clothes: How Sustainable Choices Can Change Fashion

We're all in the same boat!

Feb 8

Feb 8 We're all in the same boat!

The Case for a Capsule Closet

Feb 8

Feb 8 The Case for a Capsule Closet

From Auburn to Beauty Aisles: How Elizabeth Massa Found Her Spark in Merchandising

Nov 21

Nov 21 From Auburn to Beauty Aisles: How Elizabeth Massa Found Her Spark in Merchandising

Designing Her Dream: How Nylah Bluiett Is Shaping the Future of Sport and Style

Nov 21

Nov 21 Designing Her Dream: How Nylah Bluiett Is Shaping the Future of Sport and Style

Fashion is Work, Work is Fashion

Nov 21

Nov 21 Fashion is Work, Work is Fashion

Social media vs. Personal Style: A balance

Nov 19

Nov 19 Social media vs. Personal Style: A balance

Knockoffs vs. Counterfeit Goods: A Commentary on Consumer Behavior

Nov 19

Nov 19 Knockoffs vs. Counterfeit Goods: A Commentary on Consumer Behavior

Visualizing the Future -- Grace Silverthorn

Nov 10

Nov 10 Visualizing the Future -- Grace Silverthorn

Yarianna Rangel

Internship Feature

Emotional Extremes in Fashion: A Gothic Response to Cultural Burnout

Nov 10

Nov 10 Emotional Extremes in Fashion: A Gothic Response to Cultural Burnout

Leighton Golden

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