Common Threads

From fur coats to light-wash denim, fashion can be down-right complicated. Culture writers break down some of your questions, concerns and quandaries about what (not) to wear.

All in Common Threads

October 31, 2023

Why dad blazers are the fashion statement you need to make this fall

Whether it's straight off the runway or the rack, an oversized blazer gives Sofia Richie old-money elegance without breaking the bank.

Thea Turner

October 3, 2023

Common Threads: Rediscovering handicraft in the digital age

The past few years seem to have yielded a renaissance of handicraft hobbies amongst teens and young adults.

Niki Booker

November 30, 2021

Trend Spotter: Workwear

Workwear is another prime example of how designers reimagined and repurposed something mundane into something desirable.

Ryan Yip

October 20, 2021

Trend Spotter: Time to suit up 2

Once again, trends come and go. Recent menswear enthusiasts have been bringing more attention back to the overlooked sophistication that double-breasted jackets bring.

Ryan Yip

September 7, 2021

Back to school fashion: New year, new me

What’s better than owning something so unique, you’re the only one that has it?

Ryan Yip

August 19, 2021

Trend Spotter: Time to suit up

Did I hear a voice asking what shoe colour options there are for black suits? Black and dark brown.

Ryan Yip

July 22, 2021

Techwear: what it is and where to find it

Techwear is an abbreviation for technical wear, usually made with breathable, water-resistant and flexible material. Clothes that are perfect for everyday wear that maximizes utility; clothes that make your life easier.

Ryan Yip

June 25, 2021

Buried treasure: Ubyssey writers talk thrifting

So today, let’s take a look at the thrifting culture through the eyes of UBC students.

Ryan Yip

June 8, 2021

Trend Spotter: Making a statement through skate fashion

When it comes to fashion trends on campus, one of the most prominent aesthetics has got to be skater-core.

Ryan Yip

June 4, 2021

Don't go overboard; Summer fashion tips

After over a year of staying inside, I found myself at a loss for how to adequately get ready to go out.

Avery Grainger

March 1, 2021

Common Threads: Taking off our Blundstones and Patagonia, How students make themselves at home in their clothes

How does one adapt to the Blundstones and Patagonia fashions that Vancouver is known for?

Shanai Tanwar

October 11, 2018

Common Threads: Body positivity and light-wash jeans

Some might wonder why light-wash denim such a big deal — it’s just a pair of jeans, right? But for those out there who struggle with their body image, light-wash jeans tend to point out the things you usually hide under your regular layers of black clothing and yoga pants.

Lucy Fox

March 12, 2018

Common threads: What to do with your Grandma’s old fur coat

I’m about to inherit one of my Grandma’s old mink fur coats but am not really sure about whether or not it’s okay to take it? I don’t want to throw it out, because that seems like a waste, but I also am not sure if it’d be a good thing to wear it outside.

Samuel Du Bois