1. Bike ShortsJazzercise hit it’s peak in the mid-1980s. Jane Fonda, Cher, and Olivia Newton-John all led their own exercise tape series. This rise in the culture surrounding exercise—and exercise particularly for women led to a rise in fashion focused workout gear. The Coronavirus has led to it’s own rise in workout clothing, nicknamed athleisure, albeit a bit less flashy and more wearable than it’s 1980s counterpart. In particular, Bike shorts have now gained the versatility to be both high fashion and casual. NOW  Credit: Yanshan Zhang/Getty Images THEN  Credit: George Tiedemann/ The LIFE Images Collection/Getty 2. Fur CoatsFur is always in Fashion, but since the disco era the ability to make more ethically made and sustainable fur jackets has only grown. NOW  Marni, Fall/Winter 2021 Collection THEN  Studio 54, 1978 3. Roller SkatesA trend that seems to have re-emerged overnight early-on during the pandemic, are roller skates. You can find a variety of cute roller skates on sites like--- Moxi Roller Skate Shop, Impala Roller skates, and Roller discos popped up in the 1970s. At roller discos, all dancers at the disco wore roller skates—many people would take this opportunity to make their skates a show-stopping accessory. NOW  Club Exx Crystal Disco Derby Glitter Roller Skates, Listed on Dolls Kill website THEN  Roller Disco Mania, Late 1970s 4. Sequins and all things that GlitterNOW  Gucci Fall 2021 Ready-to-Wear Collection THEN  Cher and Michael Jackson Performing in 1975 on The Cher Show 5. Dramatic ShouldersNOW  Rick Owens Spring 2021 Ready-to-Wear Collection THEN  Grace Jones, Blue-Black in Black on Brown, New York, Jean-Paul Goude 6. JumpsuitsNOW  Chanel Spring 2021 Ready-to-Wear Collection THEN  7. Platform BootsNOW  Molly Goddard Fall 2021 Ready-to-Wear Collection Photo by Ben Broomfield THEN  David Bowie as Ziggy Stardust in a bodysuit designed by Freddie Burretti 8. Flared PantsFor a while in the early 2000’s we had the skinniest of the skinny pants, then came era of the reemergence of the “mom jean’s”, and most recently the oversized boyfriend jeans. Now, it seems we are moving towards the re-introduction of the new and improved bell bottoms. Nowadays, bell bottoms aren’t quite as wide, but seem more sleek and defined than its disco counterparts. NOW  Charlotte Knowles SS21 THEN  9. Denim-on-DenimEven before Britney and Justin’s iconic look. Denim-on- denim was a popular trend during the disco era, especially if it was acid wash. Although, there’s less acid wash nowadays, denim-on-denim can often be spotted on today’s runways. NOW  Hermes Fall 2021 Collection THEN  1980s Jordache Ad 10. HeadscarvesThis has been a surprising trend to some, but if we look back it seems as though headscarves have nearly always carried a place in the fashion world. During the disco era, people tended to wear it more as a wrap around look, wheareas now many seem to opt for the more “babooshka” styled headscarves. This “babooshka” look was also utilized during the disco era. NOW  Preen by Thornton Bregazzi Fall 2021 THEN  xoxo, Rachel Rashbaum
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according to the sex in the city characters  top: Revolve jeans: Revolve boots: Revolve earrings: J Crew bag: Revolve  top: Revolve skirt: Princess Polly shoes: Steve Madden headband: Free People bag: Dior  top: Asos jeans: Revolve shoes: Free People (fluffy) / Asos purse: Verge Girl belt: Gucci jewels: Revolve  top: Revolve jeans: Revolove shoes: See by Cholé bag: Asos earrings: Revolve xoxo, Emily Jacobs
After a long week of studying and lounging in sweats, we all get excited to rock our favorite gameday fits once Saturday arrives. Now with Georgia #1 in the nation, it's important for our school spirit to shine. Let's talk about this season's gameday trends that we all know and love. Zebra Print
Leather
Denim
Cowgirl Boots
Bandanas
xoxo, Abbey Szopinski
As we all know, fashion trends come and go. Some items we are always told to never let go of because they never go out of style, such as animal print! We know cheetah, leopard, zebra, tiger, and now cow print have recently taken over the fashion realm. Leather is such a timeless piece, many of us have leather jackets that have been passed down for almost generations. This season, leather is back and better than ever. Spice up your traditional leather jacket with some fringe, studs, embellishment, embroidery, etc! Full-body leather outfits are also extremely popular this fall/winter season. It’s almost as if the more leather the better. Bring out your edgy side and embrace the new spin on leather that has been reincarnated this fall/winter. Whether it is a dress, leggings, jacket, romper, or skirt, leather can be a fun addition to your style this season!!   I hope you have so much fun putting together your leather looks for this fall/winter, I know I have! Comment below and let us know which leather statement piece you’re stepping out in next!
Xoxo, Madison Hobbs Eliminate the dreaded feeling of having ‘nothing to wear’. A capsule wardrobe incorporates basics, classic pieces, and seasonal staples to create the perfect formula for outfit success. Not only will creating a capsule wardrobe ease the daily dilemma of picking out an outfit but will prevent you from buying unnecessary clothes that will pile up in your closet! While this is not a new method by any means, I find it extremely useful to create a variety of curated outfits with a limited selection of clothing. Then, you can spice up any look with elevated pieces in your closet or accessories. Below I’ve included pieces that are part of my Fall Capsule Wardrobe, but you can alter this to meet your tastes and functional needs! Essentials • Basic tee • Bodysuit • Button down • Sweater • Denim (light wash, dark wash, black) • Blazer • Silk blouse • Denim jacket • Denim shorts • Slip dress • Little black dress • Mini Skirt • Ankle boots • White sneakers • Midi skirt • Graphic tee • Shirt dress • Classic trouser • Heeled boots • Slide sandals • Shacket • Classic mules • Leather jacket   I hope this gave you some inspiration for additions to your wardrobe to create the perfect Capsule Wardrobe! Feel free to leave a comment below with your thoughts!
xoxo, Brecken Rupp An ode to Paris Fashion Week 2021... While there were several great designers presented at Paris Fashion Week, let's turn up the heat! What is your favorite brand?     I hope you had fun playing the CALC battle of the brands!
xoxo, Anna Caroline Turner I remember, only a few years ago, hearing nothing but negative comments about the fashion of the early 2000s. Low-rise jeans, denim on denim, and anything that Disney Channel forced poor Ashley Tisdale to wear on the red carpet was blacklisted, seemingly beyond recovery. Despite this, around the time of the first widespread quarantine, overall attitudes about the Y2K aesthetic shifted, and now it has taken over Pinterest, Instagram, and TikTok. Here are a few styles, undeniably reminiscent of the early years of the internet, that have come back in full swing: Juicy Couture Purses Nowadays, although Juicy Couture closed all of its stores starting in the early 2010s, you can find new Juicy Couture purses at your nearby TJ Maxx or Marshalls for $20-30, or from your local reseller for a few thousand dollars (just kidding, most resale prices for the OG Juicy purses are reasonable and no more than a couple hundred dollars, but there are people currently trying to sell their old Juicy Couture pieces for a few grand). Brands like Baby Phat and Bebe no doubt impacted the cultivation of the Y2K aesthetic, but no one else has maintained quite the hold on early 2000s fashion as Juicy Couture. Baby Tees Not only a super cute style, but a cost effective one as well: Save money by shopping in the children’s section! Baby tees, at first glance, may be confused with your basic crop top, but differ in their shrunken appearance, as opposed to functioning as a simple cut-off. Baby tees are often paired with baggier bottoms to offset the tiny top. Faux Fur... Everything From hats to boots to purses, if it could be covered in bright, fake fur, then it was. Fur-covered pieces are eye-catching additions that elevate the outfits they’re paired with. Oftentimes they serve as outfit focal points, due not only to their dominating size, but contrasting textures as well. Velour Tracksuits You didn’t think I was going to make a post about Y2K without bringing up velour tracksuits, right? Fashionistas of the early 2000s didn’t invent velour tracksuits, anyone who was alive in the 70’s can assure you of that, but they did bedazzle them, print on them, and wear them in the prettiest shades of baby pink, making it impossible to think about the new millennium without also picturing Paris Hilton strutting around in these iconic sets.
Thank you to everyone who stayed to discuss the Y2K era with me. We still hate low-rise jeans no matter what though, right? xoxo, Jillian Bumbarner As people have began to sip on pumpkin spice lattes, enjoy fall weather, and wear their favorite fall clothing, October has approached us, which can only mean one thing: Spooky Season! People are ready to get all glammed up for Halloween this year and to celebrate holidays and festive times with others again. The Couture a la Cart Team is always excited for Spooky Season, and as a result, we have put together some trendy Halloween looks so that you too can be prepared for the holiday. 1) Cruella De Vil  With Emma Stone’s success portraying the Villian Cruella De Vil in the 2021 Disney re-make, this costume will be a smash at Halloween events this year. The costume can be taken to the next level with the addition a Dalmatian coat or by carrying a stuffed Dalmatian around for your halloween festivities! 2) Emily in Paris  Need a French inspired outfit that’s easy to make? Nothing to say but Oui! Make this costume in the comfort of your own home by purchasing a red beret and a gingham patterned set while channeling your inner French fashionista for Halloween! 3) Olivia Rodrigo's "Sour" Cover Art  Here is an easy Gen Z inspired Halloween outfit for all your last-minute costume needs! This look is easily recognizable at pop culture events and is something that can be done with a few stickers and layered necklaces. Channel your inner pop star sensations by dressing up as Olivia Rodrigo for Halloween! 4) Daphne & the Duke of Hastings  Looking for a fun couple costume idea? Then look no further from Daphne and the Duke of Hastings form the Netflix show "Bridgerton" for an enchanted costume that will win you major brownie points in recent pop culture. All you need is a blue dress, a gold vest, and some ballroom music to bring your Bridgerton fantasies to life this Halloween! 5) Money Heist  Last but not least, grab a few friends and dress up as modern-day robbers creating a heist for Halloween! All you need are a few masks, red outfits, and makeshift weapons to pretend to rob a bank near you for Spooky Season! We hope these costume ideas help you plan the ideal Halloweekend for the best Spooky Season possible!
xoxo, Lara Bassil Here are some of our favorite looks from the 2021 Met Gala. Please comment below and let us know some of your favorites!
xoxo, Macie Lee Reeves
Couture a la Cart is a mobile pop-up shop & online store ran by students at the University of Georgia. Fashion merchandising majors have the opportunity to apply for for the CALC class, TXMI 5280 also known as Retail Entrepreneurship. This class operates like business as class members are given job titles and work as a team to run the the physical and online retail shop. We have a leadership, merchandising, planning, and creative team. Check out our "Meet the Team" page on the website to get to know our CALC team members! We cary a variety of merchandise from local vendors in order to promote their brand and Couture a la Cart. The Fall 2021 vendor list will be available for viewing under the "Vendor Directory" tab on our website. Our cart will be stationed around the UGA campus throughout our selling season. Our selling season is from October 5th - November 16th. The full selling calendar will be posted under the FAQ tab on the website and on our social media accounts closer to the start of the season! Join the party this semester by exploring our website, following our social media accounts, visiting our cart on campus, and checking out our online shopping platform! Instagram: @couturealacart Twitter: @UGA_CALC Facebook: Couture a la Cart TikTik: @couturealacart xoxo, Macie Lee Reeves  |
