Borjana Alia

Borjana Alia is our Contributing Expert in Youth Culture & Trends. She is a Michigan State University student double majoring in Journalism and Apparel & Textiles where she pursues the beginning steps of her dreams of becoming an esteemed fashion journalist. Along with her studies, she is also the Fashion Director for VIM Magazine, a fashion magazine at MSU solely run by students. As a first-generation Albanian-American, she is very passionate about her work and is interested in a future in celebrating culture & fashion and how they fuse together including covering fashion shows and interviewing local fashion designers.

Lia Massey: Lia Gabrielle Designs, an Exclusive Detroit Fashion News Interview

Lia Massey: Lia Gabrielle Designs, an Exclusive Detroit Fashion News Interview   Finishing up her studies at Michigan State University, Lia Massey is the creator and designer of her own fashion brand: Lia Gabrielle Designs. She focuses on creating avant-garde, unique pieces that she dreams of one day being worn by celebrities to red-carpet events. […]

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Michigan State University’s Newest Fashion Magazine: N CROWD

Michigan State University’s Newest Fashion Magazine: N CROWD Meet the newest fashion magazine and organization at Michigan State University, N CROWD. After months filled with brainstorming, preparation, and approval from the university, N CROWD finally kicked off its organization in late September 2022 at Michigan State University. Founded by Takai Taggart, a junior studying apparel

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Latina Owned Beauty Brand: Ring of Color

Latina-Owned Beauty Brand: Ring of Color Latina-owned business in Grand Rapids inclusive and fun makeup for all. Inclusivity, affordability, and love. These are phrases that define the Latina-owned beauty brand named Ring of Color. Dedicated to helping customers find the right shade of lipstick, eyeshadow, and more, their goal is centered around providing confidence for

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Michigan Fashion Brands Offer Great Gifts for Him this Holiday Season

Michigan Fashion Brands Offer Great Gifts for Him this Holiday Season As the holiday season nears, it’s best to be ahead of the game when it comes to gift-giving. Here are some great, local starter ideas when shopping for him this holiday season.   The possibilities are endless when it comes to finding that perfect

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Two Local Lipstick Brands Offer Big Black Friday & Cyber Monday Deals

Two Local Lipstick Brands Offer Big Black Friday and Cyber Monday Deals In need of a new lipstick color to sport this holiday season? Or, looking for the perfect gift for a beauty lover? Here are two Michigan-based lipstick brands offering Big Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals! The final touch to perfecting your makeup

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