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Welcome to My Blog: Fashion Trough a PR Lense

Writer: Maria Wendling
Maria Wendling
Oct 6
2 min read

Fashion is more than just clothing. It is a form of self-expression, a way to communicate identity and a powerful industry shaped by creativity, culture and media. My goal with this blog is to explore fashion from a perspective that goes beyond the trends and looks we see every day by focusing on the public relations side of the fashion industry.


As a junior at Mount St. Joseph University majoring in Liberal Arts English, with minors in Communications and New Media Studies and Creative Writing, I have developed a strong interest in writing, storytelling and communication. My academic experience has helped me understand how important effective communication is when connecting organizations, brands and audiences. I want to bring these skills together with my passion for fashion to explore how PR helps fashion brands build their identities and connect with consumers.


Image found via Pinterest. Original creator unknown; used for visual inspiration
Image found via Pinterest. Original creator unknown; used for visual inspiration

Throughout this blog, I will discuss topics such as fashion branding, social media, influencer and creator relationships, consumerism, media relations, and fashion trends. I am especially interested in how fashion brands use storytelling and digital media to create a recognizable identity and build relationships with their audiences.


My love for fashion has also made me interested in the way personal style can communicate who we are. I enjoy expressing myself through what I wear, while also finding inspiration in music, nature and the world around me. These interests have shaped the way I see fashion—not simply as something we wear, but as another creative outlet for telling a story.


“Fashion is more than just what we wear—it can be a powerful creative outlet for expressing our individuality and identity" (Escobar 2024). Read more about fashion and self-expression in this article from Quo Vadis.” Read the article: “Fashion Continues to Serve as an Outlet for Self-Expression”


While I am still developing my experience in the PR and fashion industries, my background in English, communications and creative writing has given me a foundation for exploring these topics. Through this blog, I hope to continue learning, researching and sharing my perspective while discovering more about the relationship between fashion, PR and self-expression.

Whether you are interested in fashion, public relations, social media or simply the stories behind the brands we see every day, I hope you’ll follow along as I look at the fashion industry through a different lens.



 
 
 

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