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Read more about the intersection of crime and fashion in these research articles written by MA Fashion Students.

SO YOU’RE A TOUGH GUY

SO YOU’RE A TOUGH GUY

“In an industry widely known for profiting off the objectification and sexual abuse of women, Eilish is seeking to reclaim bodily autonomy and protection through her style.” Written by Iva Pivalica.

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PRISON TATTOOS: REFERENCE ON THE RUNWAY

PRISON TATTOOS: REFERENCE ON THE RUNWAY

“The act of face and neck tattooing has shifted from its original association with permanence and has become a performative expression of deviance used to curate a brand image. ” Written by Yuting Tang.

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POLICE RIOT GEAR: DRESSING FOR VIOLENCE

POLICE RIOT GEAR: DRESSING FOR VIOLENCE

“For the public, riot gear may incite fear or perhaps encourage aggression against the perceived intentions of the police. Certainly, the records of police brutality shape such perceptions and the actions that may follow.” Written by Phylicia Earl.

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FASHION DOESN’T WANT YOU TO BE FAT AND NEITHER DO PRISONS

FASHION DOESN’T WANT YOU TO BE FAT AND NEITHER DO PRISONS

“Fat women have already been accustomed to being told what they could and could not wear when they were outside of prison. Clothing is always an issue on fat bodies, because the institutions, both in fashion and correctional facilities, want them to suffer for the bodies they have.” Written by Sarina Mohan.

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ISLAMOPHOBIA AND VISIBILITY

ISLAMOPHOBIA AND VISIBILITY

“The concept of Muslim womanhood is often reduced to the physical materialization the hijab, hence focuses solely on religious identity. The digital world has become a space where Muslim women’s visible identities can be curated through their lived experiences as open sites of discussion.” Written by Rehab Patel.

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SNEAKERS AND CRIME

SNEAKERS AND CRIME

“The connection between footwear and crime is not a new phenomenon. There are records of shoes being used as evidence for hundreds of years.” Written by Kaleigh Morris.

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