Understanding the Influence

Fashion Influencers, also known as content creators, have emerged as important figures in the fashion industry with the help of social media platforms. With the content they curate and the large following that they have amassed, they have the power to reach millions of people and shape their attitudes towards a fashion trend or a beauty product. They collaborate with different brands and endorse their product which has transformed the marketing techniques brands use. From participating in viral trends to giving product recommendations or styling tips, they play a crucial role in shaping the fashion choices of college students.

Several key attributes contribute to the influence these influencers have over styles and trends. Their personal styles and aesthetics serve as an inspiration for the people that follow them. Students take this inspiration and try to recreate the style and outfits under their budgets. By experimenting with different looks, and sharing their experiences with various brands and aesthetics they help students with ideas for their wardrobes.

The authenticity and relatability of fashion influencers are a major aspect of building trust and rapport with their followers. Unlike celebrities, whose glamorous world we feel is very different from our daily lives; the relatability of the influencers feels much more authentic and achievable. Influencers share their personal anecdotes, candid moments, and behind-the-scenes of their shoots which creates a sense of connection between them that resonates with their audience.

With the help of the interactive features of social media platforms like comments, polls, and direct messages, fashion influencers can engage directly with their audience. This kind of communication helps foster a sense of community, allowing people to feel heard, valued, and a part of a fashion community that is much bigger than them.

Shaping the trends

There are multiple ways through which influencers impact the style and trends of college students. Influencers spot emerging trends and participate in them, through which they introduce fresh and new styles to their followers. College students often turn to these influencers to know what aesthetics and styles are trending and which ones may be considered as outdated, and make their purchasing decisions based on them.

Apart from their personal recommendations, influencers also collaborate with brands to create sponsored content and participate in their product launches. This introduces student to various new and upcoming brands, and their products and different collections, which offers them a variety of choices to choose from. These experiments and recommendations influence and form the students’ styling preferences.

Social media influencers are also crucial for the body positivity movement that is sweeping through college campuses. Because of their large following, influencers have a platform that they use to spread positivity and challenge traditional beauty norms and standards. Because of the diverse range of body types, skin tones, and personal styles of these influencers, college students are encouraged and feel confident about embracing their bodies and expressing themselves through their fashion.

Navigating the Influence

While fashion influencers can be a source of inspiration for college students, it is important to approach their content critically and discern if the recommendations are good. Because of sponsored content and affiliate marketing, not all products or services recommended by influencers are genuine or unbiased. It is easy to forget that the reality influencers present on social media are scripted and filtered, and everything they put forward may not necessarily be true.

A lot of fashion influencers are also promoters of fast fashion and overconsumption. They keep trying new products and brands, which results in them hoarding the products. Most products in their collection expire before they have a chance to use them because of the abundance of gifts, PRs, and sponsorships that they get. Because of this, it becomes important for students to develop a sense of self-awareness and understand that fashion and beauty are subjective and ultimately just a form of self-expression. While ideas and inspirations can be taken from influencers it is important to not feel pressured to participate in trends that don’t align with one’s preferences.

Students can take small steps to help form a more inclusive fashion industry. They can use the power of influencer culture to promote positive change by supporting those influencers who promote diversity, representation, and inclusivity. They can also use their own platforms and voices to protest and advocate for social and environmental change, reinforcing important messages and promoting genuine change in the fashion industry.

Conclusion

In conclusion, fashion influencers have had a significant impact on college fashion style trends. These influencers act as trendsetters providing their followers with endless inspiration, guidance, and connections. Fashion influencers shape the fashion scene for college students by showcasing the latest trends, and providing styling and product recommendations.

Ultimately, fashion influencers and college students share mutual influence and empowerment. By embracing diversity, representation, and self-expression, college students can confidently and authentically navigate the dynamic field of fashion, expressing their personality and making a positive impact on the people around them.

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Selvedge Jeans:

I just can’t emphasize enough on the importance of selvedge jeans in boys closet. Because, hey! No amount of praise is enough for the versatility that this piece of clothing holds, you can wear it over basic t-shirts, formal and informal shirts. Buy yourselves at least one sturdy pair of jeans that has a dark wash, no holes, and fits nicely in the hips and seat. —there’s literally nothing they won’t go well with.

The Oxford Shirt:

What one thing looks effortlessly stylish on pretty much everyone? A crisp, white, slim-fit Oxford. There’s little that won’t go with an Oxford shirt. Moreover, it straddles the line between informal and formal hence, I don’t find any reason for not stocking up oxford shirt in the wardrobe of guys.

Denim Jacket

Undoubtedly, I don’t see A denim jacket going out of style! I mean, the best thing about them is that they make us provide plenty of outfit options, wear it over basic tees or make it the highlight of your look. Besides, you can wear them irrespective of what the season is.

Checked full sleeves shirt

As much as we’d like to deny, but checked shirts will never go out of style. Also Who don’t want to make stylish statements? Moreover, summer is absolutely incomplete without these kind of shirts. They’re classic, come in a million variants so make sure your wardrobe have these in numbers.

Comfy and nice shorts

Oh! The importance of right kind of shorts is phenomenal. Besides, we believe that the ideal pair of shorts are those you can wear to the gym, and then wear to grab lunch without looking like a schlub. Select a neutral colour like tan or grey so you can mix and match your clothes.

The Khakis and chinos:

Because you can’t wear jeans every day, can you? They’re completely effortless, yet everyone thinks you dress well if you wear them (win-win). It is hence an another kind of pant that’s even more versatile and comfortable than denim: khakis. Khakis or chinos are great for all seasons.

Basic T-shirts/ crewneck T-Shirts:

T-shirts are versatile, believe you me in this. Since we believe no one can put up themselves in formal shirts to college every single day, basic t-shirts are a must-have. Plus, they’re way more comfortable and mostly adds stylish spice in your look.

Leather belts

how many times it happens when we have to adjust our jeans or pants with our hands because hey! we forgot to invest in belt? You’ll wear a belt almost every day, so invest in kind of belt that’s made of sturdy, durable leather. we’d recommend having at least two; one in brown and one in black.

Versatile leather watch

Because it will look inappropriate if you will look at the screen of your mobile again and again while you are getting bored in lectures so hey why not buy a piece which is as useful as anything besides show off that you know how to accessorize like an adult.The best thing to do is keep your watch fairly simple.

Brown Boat Shoes

 For the days that you’re running late to lectures and don’t have time to bother with tying laces. The interesting part of about them is you can rock boat shoes with or without socks.

The White Sneakers

This accessory is not only recommended, but a definite must-have in any person’s closet. white sneakers went from workouts and weekends to the whole wide world.

Tuxedo/suits

“Tuxedos don’t go out of style; tuxedos are style”

Also it highlights true sign of a stylish man. You never know when you’ll need a tuxedo suit, but eventually, you will. It might be for a formal event or formal interview for societies or farewell in your college. Besides, ask any woman and she’ll tell you that a man in a suit is sexier than a man with rippling abs.

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1) Don’t Be Shy, Socialize:

2) Keep your College IDs/Fees Slip With you:

Don’t forget to bring your fees slip with you on the first day of your college. Else you will find it grueling to get inside the college as it’s hard to get across the college guards who are unfamiliar with new faces as they are bound by their duty and security purpose. So, keep your fees slip with you or a photocopy of fees slip might work as well. College IDs are generally given within the first few days of the college.

3) Attend the Orientation Program:

All colleges conduct an orientation program for the freshers so it’s an advice to all the freshers to attend the orientation program of their colleges. It will help you understand the college better, know your classmates & teachers, learn about the societies, canteen, labs, gym and much more.On this day, a lot of activities are conducted which are fun and interesting. You may even get to experience  some unforgettable moments. So, don’t miss this day for sure.

4) Frequently Check Notice Board:

Checking notice boards regularly should be made into a habit. Unlike school, nobody is going to tell you the time table and lecture timings. You will have to check it yourself, whether on college notice board or on college website. Nobody will tell you about the upcoming events like fresher’s party, competitions etc. So, as soon as you enter the college, check the notice board for new informations daily. Get a quick glance of the notice board, whenever you get time.

5) Don’t Hesitate while Seeking Help:

You may find it difficult to find classrooms during the first few days. So don’t be reluctant while asking for help from seniors or from anyone. It takes some time to get adjusted in new atmosphere but with time you will get settled and soon find yourself eager enough about the college life. There might be other things too that might puzzle you, hence, do not hesitate to seek help from the seniors.

Also read: 10 Places For DU Students To Have Meals For Rs. 100 Or Less

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1) The nerdy spectacle clad school-chic who metamorphoses into a sexy, fair and attractive lady.
2) The school time -cent percent attendance freak who juggles his/her way to meet the minimum attendance requirements.
3) The girl whose hair drops out of the piggy-tail bondage and floats free, often caressing her cheeks and forehead & The boy whose overgrown beard and moustache mold into French cuts, Famous celebrity cuts or simple stubble look for pulling off the ‘out of school’ look.

We have a fair idea that College is more about Fun-Freedom-Flings! We know that we are into the College Mode:
*When coming to college often means checking in & out of the college gate whereas the Probability of attending classes is measured by the parameter called Mood.*
*When the monotony of wearing a ‘uniform’ dress transmutes into the ‘swag’ of following the latest trends- lacy scarves, plethora of accessories, piercings & tattoos on bizarre parts, chest-hugging- biceps clutching t-shirts, and every possible fashion trend!*

No wonder! Alia Bhatt’s Sensationalism in SOTY, Pulkit Samrat’s Furkeypanti, Shahrukh’s Cool Collegiate mode in Main Hoon Na or Shahid’s chocolate boy Romance in Ishq-Vishq paint an enthralling cover picture of College Life! But nonetheless, College has more depth & profundity. Let’s look at such aspects of College through the Bollywod spectacle.

1) 3 Idiots
The Aamir Khan starrer, box office hit flick was a coming of age comedy-drama which distinctively featured real-inventions by less-known real people. This ‘All Izz Well’ fame not only shows us what is wrong with our education system and how cramming the exact words is not the reflector of real talent, it mainly focuses on the dilemma faced by millions of youngsters that buds from the famous household dialogue- “Char Log Kya Kahenge?” The movie teaches us that higher studies is about pursuing one’s passion and making out the best of what one enjoys doing the most. Ditch the ‘Char Log’ and follow your passion!

2) Yuva
This Mani Ratnam direction is a serious political drama featuring multiple leading stars. As the name suggests, Yuva is about the ‘power of youth’ and the role of youth in shaping the country. When one enters college, he is considered the torch bearer of the youth power, the so called ‘human resource’ of the country. The movie Yuva makes us aware of the responsibilities we should own up to as Ajay Devgan and Vivek Oberoi, two college students enter into politics in order to wash out the corrupt thugs. Another such movie is ‘Rang de Basanti’.

3) Student of the Year
Though SOTY controversially portrays the kind of college which is nowhere to be found in reality, it attracts our attention towards the very legitimate college life. No wonder, there are colleges which have the most talented crowd and a rat-race ambience. With the level of competition and myriad of activities around us, we often embrace Satan’s evil-mindedness. However, this movie brings it out clear that no competition should outdo the bonds of friendship that one builds in student life.

4) Wake Up Sid
Each one of us can relate to Ranbir Kapoor as a carefree college lad who spends his time hanging out with friends and avoiding studies.
But somehow, every Sid has to wake up and come out of his bubble life to face the reality that envelopes him. College is fairly about having fun but it is also about growing up and owning up to the responsibilities of life. It is about embarking upon a journey to find meaning in life.

5) 2 States
Let’s come out of serious responsibility stuff to some ecstatic yet true college experience! This Chetan Bhagat piece is surely about the Love between two people from completely different cultural backgrounds. However, when one broods deeper, it vitalizes the Hostel Life experience of college students. We know that hostel is a home away from home but with much more fun & ‘freedom to choose.’ Also, college is a place (away from prejudices and stereotypes) where we fall in friendship or in Love with people from different cultural backgrounds.

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