As we continue to social distance to slow the spread of COVID-19, you’re probably logging more screen time than you ever thought possible. Whether you’re falling into TikTok challenge rabbit holes or hosting virtual happy hours, the main medium to keep us entertained and connected right now is the internet. While essential workers are on…
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We love the thrill of receiving a delivery notification from USPS just as much as the next person—but nothing quickens our pulse quite like a limited-edition line that also happens to be on sale. Universal Standard gets us, and its Mystery Box sale is back and better than ever. If you’re new to Universal Standard,…
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Most people describe their aesthetics las “always wears black” or “free-spirited, could-be-at-a-music-festival-anytime boho chic.” Mine is “never wears pants.” I’m like the opposite of Tobias Funke in Arrested Development, because you will rarely catch me in denim. I’m a petite (5’1”), plus size (18/20) woman with a long torso and short legs. Pants always ride…
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Universal Standard has a big mission: beyond offering minimal essentials in an unprecedentedly inclusive range, or sending you a mystery box filled with goodies, their goal is to “create a new normal” in the fashion industry. One way of doing that is to help other brands expand its sizing thoughtfully. First, it partnered with J.Crew.…
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Since Universal Standard was founded in 2015, its goal has been to create a more inclusive approach to fashion. That began with sizing—its first collection came in sizes 10 through 28—but also with projects that spoke to other gaps in the market: It helped J.Crew expand its sizing across the board; it collaborated with actress…
Read moreEarlier this month, Target announced that a new label would be joining its roster of in-house fashion brands: a denim-based and -inspired collection titled Universal Thread. Set to launch in February, the line will encompass apparel, shoes, and accessories—all under $40. As if that weren’t enough reason to be excited, Target revealed Universal Thread’s offerings…
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