fashion

Why plus-size women turn to men’s exercise clothing

By Darin Watkins, The Edward R. Murrow College of Communication PULLMAN, Wash. – A lack of fashion options has plus-size women turning to men’s exercise clothing. That’s the conclusion of a study at Washington State University recently published in the journal Fashion and Textiles.

Through April 22: Asian fashion part of Mom’s Weekend

By Nella Letizia, WSU Libraries PULLMAN, Wash. – In her youth, Lipi Turner-Rahman didn’t want to wear the salwar-kameez her mother, Razia, custom-ordered for her and her sisters. Growing up in England but Bangladeshi by birth, Turner-Rahman wanted to fit in with others and wear blue jeans and a T-shirt instead of the elaborately embroidered […]

Media advisory: Professional Fashion Showcase 2016

By Eadie Balint, WSU Tri-Cities RICHLAND, Wash. – Students will take to the fashion runway while learning about proper professional attire during the 2016 Washington State University Tri-Cities Professional Fashion Showcase noon-2 p.m. Friday, Feb. 12, in the West Atrium on campus.

Exploring fashion, fit for African women of all sizes

By Seth Truscott, College of Agricultural, Human & Natural Resource Sciences PULLMAN, Wash. – Attractive, comfortable clothing that fits a range of body sizes isn’t just an American desire – it’s global. A Washington State University researcher is exploring ways for African women of all sizes and shapes to look and feel good in modern […]