I was nearly giddy when I heard the news of France outlawing the destruction of unsold clothing. Like, I immediately shared the article to three different people.… Read more “Can we… not burn the bras, please?”
Author: Abby Leigh
Applying the Idea of Weaponized Incompetence to Fashion
If you are online, especially on TikTok, you have probably come across the concept of weaponized incompetence. It’s a concept being talked about in regards to relationships… Read more “Applying the Idea of Weaponized Incompetence to Fashion”
A Plea to Designers
When I went to school for fashion, not at any of the top schools in New York- but a state school in the Midwest, I found myself… Read more “A Plea to Designers”
Thrift Deserts: When There Are Few Options For Secondhand Clothing
I am from the Midwest. I grew up in St Louis, Missouri so I was inside a city, but I had friends who came from small rural… Read more “Thrift Deserts: When There Are Few Options For Secondhand Clothing”
Being a Costume Production Assistant for TV/Film: The Basics
When I first moved to New York City, I was aiming to get a job in the fashion industry. And after a few months of applying to any job I could find, I did get a job. It was at a company that made sleepwear for stores like Marshalls, TJ Maxx- AKA fast fashion. I stayed there for a while unsure of what to do, and eventually left to find my way into production work.
Abigail Leigh Klitzing 