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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!

Medical Trends in the Beauty Community – A False Sense of Wellness

Aug 5

Aug 5 Medical Trends in the Beauty Community – A False Sense of Wellness

Why You Should Dress Up For Class

Aug 4

Aug 4 Why You Should Dress Up For Class

Inspired Abroad: Designing Through the Lens of Global Experience

Jul 2

Jul 2 Inspired Abroad: Designing Through the Lens of Global Experience

The Reality of New York Fashion Industry

Jun 24

Jun 24 The Reality of New York Fashion Industry

Oceanne Plumenttaz

Career, Internship Feature

An outfit guide to 2025 sorority recruitment

Jun 23

Jun 23 An outfit guide to 2025 sorority recruitment

Molly Fesenmeier

Studying Abroad: The chapter that changed everything

Jun 19

Jun 19 Studying Abroad: The chapter that changed everything

Sustainability Is Always in Style

Jun 19

Jun 19 Sustainability Is Always in Style

Kristen Kuykendall

Fashion, Lifestyle

In Defense of the Horse Girl

Jun 19

Jun 19 In Defense of the Horse Girl

Trends in Milan: Exploring Individuality

Jun 10

Jun 10 Trends in Milan: Exploring Individuality

Shedding Our Synthetic Skin

Jun 9

Jun 9 Shedding Our Synthetic Skin

Viviana Straniero

Lifestyle, Fashion

The 2025 Summer capsule wardrobe

Jun 7

Jun 7 The 2025 Summer capsule wardrobe

Professor Spotlight: Dr. Gaddis - A History of Style

Jun 6

Jun 6 Professor Spotlight: Dr. Gaddis - A History of Style

Kristen Kuykendall

Trend Revival: The Flip-Flop

Jun 6

Jun 6 Trend Revival: The Flip-Flop

Ashley Johanson

Apr 24

Apr 24 Lessons & Legacy: How Giorgio Armani Built His Brand

Internships Versus Experience

Apr 24

Apr 24 Internships Versus Experience

Internship Feature

Interview with Jackie Carr: Auburn’s Believe Program Winner Attends New York Fashion Week

Apr 24

Apr 24 Interview with Jackie Carr: Auburn’s Believe Program Winner Attends New York Fashion Week

Student Feature

Industry Internships: Glamorous or Grueling?

Apr 9

Apr 9 Industry Internships: Glamorous or Grueling?

Internship Feature

The Faux Fur Dilemma: Is It Really the Better Choice?

Apr 9

Apr 9 The Faux Fur Dilemma: Is It Really the Better Choice?

Kristen Kuykendall

My Favorite Places to Shop This Spring

Apr 9

Apr 9 My Favorite Places to Shop This Spring

Brooke Spradley

The Art of Maximalism: Why Less isn’t Always More

Apr 9

Apr 9 The Art of Maximalism: Why Less isn’t Always More

Leighton Golden