THE CLOSET CHRONICLES
From your old middle school yearbook to your mom’s hand-me-down 1997 Jimmy Choo Romy pumps, what we keep in our closets is a reflection of who we are.
Since the beginning of (modern) times, young girls have begun stuffing their belongings into one singular room: their closet. From old Nike headbands, to raggedy Doc Martens, your closet is the home of all of your wearable belongings. To some, it is also the home of their most treasured childhood memories and mementos.
Celebrities like the late Iris Apfel have allowed people to take a look inside of their own personal closets. Iris Apfel, being a fashion icon and legend, kept only vibrant clothes in her closet that expressed who she was as a designer. From her extravagant neon coats to her gigantic spectacles, Iris’s closet portrayed exactly who we saw all over the media. Through her untouched closet and imprint left on the fashion world, Ivy’s multicolored legacy lives on.
Other celebrities such as model and heiress, Ivy Getty, have also opened up their closets to the public. According to the CUT, Ivy Getty’s closet revealed her Uptown Girls aesthetic and unique
collection of keepsakes such as her grandmother’s ivy-print YSL scarf and her late father’s purple robe. Ivy keeps items like these in her closet to allow the legacy of those who have passed to live on through her. When she returns to her colorful apartment, she sees these items in her closet and is reminded of her whimsical grandparents. For some people like Ivy, fashion is their therapy.
A glimpse into a busy college student’s closet can also reveal their busy life as they run to and from school among other activities. OU Headington College Resident Advisor and sophomore, Maggie Smith, believes her closet is a clear reflection of her as a person, from the notable appearance of the color pink to her favorite Eras Tour sweatshirt. For students like Maggie who live in the dorms, your room and closet is the prime place to express yourself, creating a sense of comfort in your home away from home. Seeing her Eras sweatshirt everyday is a constant reminder of one of the big events in Maggie’s life that made her the happiest.
Therefore, the next time you grab an old sweatshirt out of your closet, or the brand new suit jacket for your next interview, think about the items you see that make you you. Use your closet as a way to express yourself and create the image you wish to see in the mirror everyday, just like Iris, Ivy and Maggie. Use fashion as your therapy, and allow your closet to be your own personalized office.
Photo Caption: Photos taken from outside sources.
1. Photo: by Ruvén Afanador / CPI Syndication.
2. Photo: Paige Powell for THE CUT.
3. Photo: Kristina Knipe for New York Magazine.
Written by
Addison Sullivan