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McHenry High School's student-written and -edited newspaper

The McHenry Messenger

McHenry High School's student-written and -edited newspaper

The McHenry Messenger

McHenry High School's student-written and -edited newspaper

The McHenry Messenger

The Victoria's Secret logo is displayed at the 2025 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show in New York City, U.S., October 15, 2025. REUTERS/Kylie Cooper

Review | Walk like an angel

Afton Ingraffia, Features Editor November 5, 2025

After the pink carpet, the countdown reaches zero and lights illuminate the runway. Wearing a glistening gold outfit and a structured ornamentation referencing Botticelli’s, “Birth of Venus,” on...

Trends from the 1980s and '90s have become popular again this year — including some trends that have been deemed unfashionable for decades, like mullets and socks with sandals.

Back in style

Freedom Tomasello, Staff Writer May 6, 2022

It's not uncommon for fashion trends taking a nostalgic turn. Recently, trends from the 1980s and '90s are reappearing in pop culture as current generations reclaim these looks. Throwback trends...

This fall's new fashionable trends include Victorian-inspired clothing, more fashionable menswear, 90s inspired plaid and tartan, and capes.

Looking good, feeling good

Ciara Duncan, Features Editor November 10, 2020

The cycle of trends is never-ending and constantly changing with the times. So, what’s in style this season?  On and off the runways, we’ve been seeing the same trends that return every autumn;...

When it comes to making prom dresses, teacher Andrew Hillier has his work cut out for him. There is a lot of detailing happening "behind the seams" to make a gorgeous dress.

Passion for fashion

Jared Bysiek, Features Editor February 11, 2020

Once he finishes meeting with the new client and getting sketches finalized, French teacher and East Campus drama director Andrew Hillier begins his work. After countless hours spent draping cotton and...

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