<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[The Collective]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Collective 1]]></description><link>https://www.the-collective-online.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 01:19:38 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.the-collective-online.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Dressing the Part: Fashion, Identity, and Insecurity in Audrey Hobert’s Music]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mars Oliver-Martinez Music | Identity Audrey Hobert’s lyrics feel like flipping through the closet of a twenty-something’s mind – one filled with long dresses, cool jeans, lace nightgowns, and that familiar ache of trying to look like you have it together when you absolutely don’t. In her world, fashion isn’t just decoration – it’s emotional armor, a mirror, and sometimes, a beautifully constructed lie we tell ourselves.  In “Chateau”, Hobert sketches a character whose “long dress in the...]]></description><link>https://www.the-collective-online.com/post/how-to-style-vintage-fashion-for-modern-looks</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6ac7b8294993d8f3302241ad</guid><pubDate>Sun, 13 Sep 2026 15:35:05 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e167a9_1a55f0cbe1d34b7e92d8ce7e4c02ee8b~mv2.webp/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Mars Oliver-Martinez</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fits You Can’t Miss: Our Favorite Fashion Moments From the 2026 FIFA World Cup ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chloe Coleman Current Events | Style From heartthrob Jude Bellingham’s jersey flying off the shelf to fans doing the “row” celebration while adorning Dolce &#38; Gabbana ambassador Haaland’s signature blonde hair, the 2026 World Cup has taken the world of fashion by storm this past summer. Hosted by Canada, Mexico, and the United States, this year’s World Cup has proven to be unforgettable. Here on our very own turf in Boston, we had the pleasure of celebrating red, white, and blue in a very...]]></description><link>https://www.the-collective-online.com/post/essential-wardrobe-staples-every-fashionista-needs</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6ac7b824b89f0f638e39d087</guid><pubDate>Sun, 13 Sep 2026 15:35:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e167a9_5d9a601dfe44493f8e5227bc902d4324~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_980,h_735,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Chloe Coleman</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Sustainable Impact of Second-Hand Fashion]]></title><description><![CDATA[Helena Struzziery Sustainability | Enviorment Fast fashion has been an extremely profitable business for the past 50 years in America. Cheap materials and manufacturing have allowed companies to produce and ship clothes quickly to buyers. Brands like SHEIN, H&#38;M, and Zara appeal to their customers with cheap, trendy pieces. However, the business is not as innocent as making and selling clothes. The fast fashion industry is now accountable for 10%, annually, of the global carbon footprint. It...]]></description><link>https://www.the-collective-online.com/post/the-sustainable-impact-of-second-hand-fashion</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6ac7ce8586e1da51f6f95bd6</guid><pubDate>Sat, 12 Sep 2026 17:12:15 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e167a9_91c3b1a7689b40ef808b43955388ff19~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Sharon Cheng</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Victoria's Secret Fashion Show]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alessia Shelley Runway | Identity For decades, Victoria’s Secret defined the look and fantasy of American lingerie. It was glamorous, polished, and unmistakably confident. Yet by the late 2010s, the brand that once dominated malls and runways became a symbol of something out of touch. Sales slipped. The fashion show ended. Critics pointed to the company’s refusal to embrace changing conversations around body diversity, inclusion, and the realities of what women actually wanted from their...]]></description><link>https://www.the-collective-online.com/post/victoria-s-secret-fashion-show</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6ac7cde8b89f0f638e39fccd</guid><pubDate>Sat, 12 Sep 2026 17:09:48 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e167a9_d1734630abe74c4898c59afa0b974e80~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Sharon Cheng</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Short Guide to Male Performatism]]></title><description><![CDATA[Aidan Su Guide | Style You may be aware of the former “performative male” trend online, where guys wear peculiar fits and have unusual accessories, among other things. If you’ve ever wondered how these people tailored their clothes and outfits to give off the “performative” look, then you’re in the right place. First off, what is a performative male? A performative male is a man who attempts to seem attractive through his superficial use of accessories, props, and clothing. In other words, he...]]></description><link>https://www.the-collective-online.com/post/top-fashion-trends-to-watch-this-season</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6ac7b827c768959e096b3109</guid><pubDate>Sat, 12 Sep 2026 15:35:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e167a9_e2fe91d444b84fa59ebd38cf1a7badbe~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Sharon Cheng</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[When Fashion Becomes a Crime: Performative Accusations]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jonathan Pat Opinion | Identity There was once a time when someone could walk into a cafe, order a matcha, and listen to Laufey through his wired earbuds without having a label placed on his head. But that time is gone. Today, he’s not just a well-dressed guy enjoying a drink and appreciating peak music; he’s been labeled a “performative male”. With fashion playing a vital role in someone being “performative” by nature, the term, constantly placed on people, discourages creativity and begins...]]></description><link>https://www.the-collective-online.com/post/when-fashion-becomes-a-crime-performative-accusations</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6ac7cf4541629e9f0c9e8a03</guid><pubDate>Sat, 12 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e167a9_e56ed799411b4bfe8ead497afa6acd18~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_933,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Sharon Cheng</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>