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Why Historical Fashion Is Anti–Fast Fashion
Fast fashion thrives on speed. New drops every week, micro-trends born on social media and forgotten just as quickly, clothes designed to be worn a few times and replaced. Historical fashion, on the other hand, operates on a completely different philosophy. It values time, craft, and intention — and that’s exactly why it stands in quiet rebellion against fast fashion culture.
By Aditya Agarwalabout a month ago in Geeks
The Boy in the Rain
I didn’t go for the game. I went for my nephew. He’s twelve, wears a faded jersey two sizes too big, and talks about football like it’s scripture. “It’s not just running and tackling, Uncle,” he’d said, eyes wide. “It’s about heart. About who shows up when no one’s watching.”
By KAMRAN AHMADabout a month ago in Geeks
The Most Romantic Thing about Before Sunrise
A love story is two people meeting and deciding to be together. The film 'Before Sunrise' is a little different. Two people meet on a train and decide to spend the day together. The film was released in 1995 and was directed by Richard Linklater. The film is a series of 3, and the two that follow are Before Sunset and Before Midnight.
By Aashna Woodinabout a month ago in Geeks
How Women Used Fashion as Power in Male-Dominated Eras
History often tells us that women in male-dominated eras had little power—no political voice, limited legal rights, and strict social rules. But power doesn’t always show up as authority. Sometimes, it appears as resistance, identity, and control. And for centuries, fashion was one of the most powerful tools women had.
By Aditya Agarwalabout a month ago in Geeks
Steampunk vs. Cyberpunk: Aesthetic vs. Ideology
At a glance, steampunk and cyberpunk appear to be two visually striking genres separated only by time. One is filled with brass gears, corsets, and steam-powered inventions; the other glows with neon lights, cybernetic bodies, and towering megacities. But beneath the aesthetics lies a deeper divide—a philosophical disagreement about progress itself.
By Aditya Agarwalabout a month ago in Geeks
Pirate Fashion Rules at Sea vs. On Land: What History Really Tells Us
Pirate fashion wasn’t about looking dangerous for drama — it was about survival, mobility, and reputation. What pirates wore while sailing the open seas looked very different from how they dressed once they stepped onto land. And no, it wasn’t random chaos. There were unwritten rules shaped by weather, labor, hierarchy, and social power.
By Aditya Agarwalabout a month ago in Geeks
I Want to Try Pirate or Medieval Fashion — But Where Do I Even Start?
If pirate coats, medieval silhouettes, or Renaissance-era drama live rent-free in your head—but your wardrobe is still very much “modern basics”—you’re not alone. A lot of people love Pirate Clothing, Medieval Clothing, Steampunk Clothing, and Renaissance Clothing, but freeze at the same question:
By Aditya Agarwalabout a month ago in Geeks
Why Pirate, Medieval & Steampunk Fashion Is Dominating Modern Festivals, Cosplay & Pop Culture
Walk into any Renaissance fair, comic con, music festival, or even scroll through Instagram and Pinterest — one thing is obvious: historical and fantasy fashion is having a full-blown moment. From Pirate Clothing and Medieval Clothing to Steampunk Clothing and Renaissance Clothing, these styles are no longer niche. They’re culture.
By Aditya Agarwal2 months ago in Geeks
