Capstones
Graduation Date
Fall 12-13-2024
Grading Professor
Lovia Gyarkye
Subject Concentration
Arts & Culture
Degree Name
Master of Arts (MA)
Abstract
In September 2024, New York fashion brand Sandy Liang faced backlash online for its girlish style codes as part of a broader debate about trends that reinforced gender stereotypes, like tradwives, “girl dinner” and the coquette aesthetic. However, critics misjudge the brand, which is grounded not in internet trends but in the designer’s real-world experiences. In addition, thanks to the complex fashion landscape, no garment is inherently political but dependent on the wearer’s intentions and styling choices.
LINK: https://medium.com/@jiana.smith80/does-clothing-make-the-feminist-62ae6ec8f063
Recommended Citation
Smith, Jiana N., "Do Clothes Make the Feminist?" (2024). CUNY Academic Works.
https://academicworks.cuny.edu/gj_etds/754
