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Multiple movie genres have inspired fashion, but the one that stands out the most is horror. The fashion designers that have shown the largest appreciation of horror in fashion are Alexander McQueen, Thom Browne, and Gareth Pugh. Their devotion to horror inspires other designers to do small homages to horror movies in fashion shows. Scroll to see a few here:




Alexander McQueen found inspiration with the movie Jack the Ripper to the point of making a fashion show in 1992. It shocked every person in the room due to the darkness, anguish, and gory outfits.






Photographer: Nick Knight

Stylist: Katy England










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For the fall/winter 2006 fashion show, a Japanese fashion designer, Junya Watanabe, did a

representation of Hellraiser. The spiked headgear was constructed with electrical tape and spiky

silver studs to give it that despairing appearance.



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A memorable scene from The Shining was the two dead twin girls in the middle of the hall. The

scene has been mentioned in other works but was never introduced to the catwalk until the

Undercover Spring/Summer 2018 fashion show. Jun Takahashi, the creator of the show, had a

fascination with the aspects of horror. It wasn’t his first time adapting the genre to his work.



It’s rare for Gucci to venture into the horror genre, but when they do, it’s unforgettable.

Alessandro Michele signed up to do a show with Gucci and decided to have models carry a

decapitated head. People can find this style similar to the film Grotesque.









The latest fashion show to perform the genre was Jeremy Scott for his 2020 collection. His vision for the catwalk was to implement the film Scream, specifically the one starring Drew Barrymore.

In this time amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, many find themselves homebound, confined to their residence, with little to no outside activity. Several brainstorm new and inventive ideas to pass the time in self-isolation, while others turn to streaming services to keep entertained. This new phenomenon has surfaced terms such as “Coronavirus binge” or “quarantine entertainment,” with social influencers and media outlets producing a multitude of quarantine watch lists and blog posts keeping the public updated on the latest quarantine finds. As we adapt to this new norm, countless individuals find themselves hooked on the hottest binge-worthy shows. After months of absorbing all Netflix has to offer and lounging around in our favorite comfort clothes, it is time to get your fashion on! Here at NuView, we want to show you some seriously fun and easy outfit ideas based on your favorite quarantine TV shows:



First up, we have Outer Banks and the Pogue life that stole all our hearts during corona with its beachy fun and thrilling drama. Featuring trendsetting, effortless summer looks, you don’t have to search hard for inspiration. Colorful headbands and layered chokers? Yes please! Or how about a pair of cute high-waisted cut-off shorts? Totally! Here are some outfit ideas that are sure to knock your zoommates off their feet.


Floral/Printed Button Downs


You wouldn’t catch main character, John B, without one of his signature printed, button-down shirts, and you wouldn’t want to be caught dead without one either! These fun tops allow for casual and comfortable looks while spicing it up with some trendy, colorful patterns. Throw on one of these and you’ll instantly feel as if you’re going out in times when dressing up seems to have become a thing of the past.


Layered Tanks with Flannels



Lately, we’ve seen retro trends coming back into style, and Kiara Carrera puts a whole new spin on the classic flannel. Often seen in episodes wearing light-weight tanks and bikini tops, spunky Kiara pairs her outfits with long sleeve flannels to top the look. Whether you choose to tie the flannel around your waist or layer it on top of a summery tank, it’s sure to make your clothing pop!

Up next, we have a classic of the late 90s and early 2000s…FRIENDS! Whether you love the show or not, it’s impossible to disagree that Rachel Green was on her A-game when it comes to fashion.




High-waisted Blue Jeans


Look around. It’s not hard to see a 90’s revival when it comes to clothing right now, and the classic 90s blue jean is definitely on that list. Throw on a pair of these with a casual tee, and you’ll be set with a trendy, yet comfortable look.


Spaghetti Strap Dress Layered Over Tee


Tired of the same boring tee? Try layering a spaghetti strap dress on top, and voila an outfit is born!

Last, but not least, we have Gilmore Girls and Rory Gilmore’s beloved early 2000s fashion sense. This show, taking place in the small town of Stars Hollow, features some of the hottest looks of the early Y2K fashion that still rock today.


The Cardigan



Rory Gilmore’s “good girl” vibe would not be complete without her classic cardigan looks. Pair these cute tops with some comfy jeans or skirts to create an outfit that’ll never go out of style.


Low Rise Jeans


Not a fan of the 90s jean, never fear, for Rory Gilmore is here! Featuring her timeless low-rise blue jeans, Rory succeeds again in setting an easy to recreate trend.

Writer: Armana Haque (IG: aeroslippers)

Photographer: Peytan Ivans (IG: peachypey)

Stylist: Angela Wang (IG: dearrrangla)



Personality is important, but that isn’t the first thing people see when they look at you. Style is what gives people an idea of how you want to present yourself. It’s like describing yourself about what you like to do, but in fashion. Fashion is a journey that is essential to your own self discovery, and there is a lot you can unpack from it even before getting to know someone.


Angela Wang, a fashion merchandising major from Houston, Texas, has not only always had a passion for fashion, but also discovered her talent and love for dancing. She participated in dance performances throughout her childhood and teenage years, and later joined Choreo Block and the Korean Culture Exchange club performance branch when she came to UNT. She’s done over twenty different hip-hop dance performances since she’s joined KCE, and has even performed at public events outside of UNT.

Angela describes her own style as casual yet chic. “I like to mix fancy/formal items with something casual. For example, if I wear a blouse I like to pair with distressed jeans.” To add some pop to her outfits, Angela likes to add some simple jewelry that coordinates well with her current outfit to make it look more interesting to herself.


Angela gets the majority of her fashion inspiration for her outfits from social media, specifically Instagram. She follows a lot of fashion bloggers, celebrities, and will even get inspiration from outfits from watching her favorite dance choreographers. She also gets some inspiration from watching Chinese and Korean dramas along with other TV shows, seeing what the characters wear for the shows/dramas.


Angela picked up on some certain characteristic she looks for in the outfits that she makes after experimenting with her style for so many years. She realized that she tends to gravitate towards clothes that have some unique characteristic to it. “I like to be different, so when I go search for an outfit I like to find something that is unique but also not too much.” Angela outfits usually have an interesting piece that personally makes her feel more confident, whether it be her favorite track suit with her red backpack, or a solid black top paired with her pink slacks and white booties. She likes to add a twist to her outfits just to make it more fun for herself.

During the last couple of years, Angela’s style has toned down compared to her current style. She said it was mainly due to not having as much time to dress up as much as she did back in middle school and highschool, so she doesn’t find the time or occasion to dress up as much as she did in the past. Angela is mainly preoccupied with school and dance practice at the moment, so her usual style will be an athleisure style outfit. Track suits, bulky tennis shoes, and hoop earrings have been her go to outfits recently.


The majority of Angela’s closet is filled with clothes she either bought from Zara, or clothes she thrifted from Thrift Giant. She can get a lot of unique items at these places that she can’t find anywhere else, so it’s just the place for her. “I love to go thrift shopping, especially vintage thrift stores. Finding one of a kind items is always exciting and I can't wait to show it off.” Angela loves finding vintage items that are like centerpieces to her outfits such as jackets, hats, earrings, and uniquely styled pants. She’s found a lot of her hidden treasures at vintage thrift stores, but Zara also has a unique assortment of clothing for her to choose from.


Angela really started to get an interest in fashion because her mom always dressed fashionably, inspiring her to “dress to impress” just like her. Her mom was modelling as a side job when Angela was really young, so her and her sister got a lot of exposure to fashion and their mom styled them when the three would go out anywhere. Angela’s mom would also get Chinese fashion magazines for the two sisters to look at when she was busy. During that time, Angela and her sister discovered a new interest in making scrapbooks and collages for fun. Since then, Angela’s passion for fashion has grown even more, to where she actively seeks out fashion and continuously explores new styles to experiment with.


Angela likes to style her outfits because she feels like it's a good way to express her personality in more than just words. One way that she usually tries to add a unique style to her outfits is by adding some pop of color to make it look more interesting. “I want to have fun with my outfits because it gives me more confidence to go through the day. For example, if I wear all black I like to have a red bag or a pair of white shoes just to make it pop.” Angela gets a lot of her inspiration for athleisure outfits by keeping up with bloggers and dancers on Instagram and sometimes reading about fashion news on WGSN (Worth Global Style Network) to see what’s the latest trends. She also just learns new styles from the people around her, and she’ll try experimenting with her own outfits like that.


Along Angela’s fashion journey, she discovered some fashion pet peeves that she realized that she could never get behind. She doesn’t like to layer patterns such as a striped shirt with a polka dot jacket. It’s not attractive to her at all because it’s only clashing with the entire outfit. Angela likes to style her outfits to coordinate altogether, not clash together. She likes to pair her printed and more detailed tops with simple bottoms and jewelry, or have a simple outfit and statement jewelry to even out the focus of her outfits.

Angela’s passion for fashion has become a part of her lifestyle now to where she wants to pursue a career in the fashion industry. She’s majoring as a Fashion Merchandising student at UNT and is also interning as Jan Strimple’s assistant at her fashion show production company. She’s learned a lot this past semester about the amount of effort and time it takes to produce fashion shows, and has met a number of celebrities at the events such as Bob Mackey. Angela has a personal goal to start dressing more sustainably by thrifting outfits she buys, and recreating them herself to make them look more modern and add more of her own style to it. She also hopes to work as a Product Developer for a fashion company one day because she loves creating outfits and designs, so it’s just the job for her to express her style.


It was really fun interviewing Angela because I got to know more about her life with fashion, and it gives me more inspiration to keep exploring myself. Hopefully it inspires others as well to express themselves through fashion or in other unique ways. Fashion is like your own canvas for creativity that you can paint in any style that you want.


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