Individuality in relationships is important, and if a partner is crossing boundaries, it could be time to reexamine your relationship’s future. However, you shouldn’t whack him with anything. TikTok’s ihatemybf trend, although seemingly ironic and oxymoronic, reinforces these toxic relationship dynamics. Ansley Kang SC ‘29 underscores how the rhetoric of this trend is more farce than feminism.
Tag: Trends
Claremont Core: The Comme des Garçons Universe
Fashion columnist Gus Gingrich PO ‘24 dissects the fashion universe of Japanese brand Comme des Garçons (CDG), a brand which he argues has been plagued by the popularity of their diffusion lines such as CDG Play.
OPINION: I’m not ‘just a girl’
Social media is buzzing with bows, ruffles, matcha lattes and all things pink, but Anjali Suva PO ’27 feels like it is all fake.
Fashion Bible: I’m a gorpcore poser and I’m not ashamed
What is “gorpcore” and why is it a controversial trend? Style columnist Lisa Gorelik CM’25 explains gorpcore’s roots and reports her journey from hating to loving the style.
Fashion Bible: Jeans and a going out top… RIP
Tired of the “jeans and a going-out top” pairing in women’s party fashion? Style columnist Lisa Gorelik CM’25 explores the sentiments behind this trend while offering alternatives to the basic outfit.
CMC men: It’s time for a fashion consultant
Fashion columnist Lisa Gorelik tackles dangerous and unknown territory in her first column of the semester: CMC menswear.





