Hi there! I’m Vianna, an NYC-based fashion blogger who loves sharing about the intersection of science and style. Not long after I graduated with a degree in Fiber Science (what’s that?), I noticed there was a shortage of fashion blogs that address the actual content and care behind our clothes. As I realized how important this knowledge is to our consumer choices and environmental footprint, I created Styled by Science. It is a digital space that doubles as a fashion and science blog.
This space has become my outlet for sharing (and geeking out) on the construction, content, quality, and care of fabrics—all while remaining authentic to my own fashion sense. Though not a full-on ‘sustainability’ blog, my content seeks to address some of the biggest questions we have about the environmental impact of fashion through science.
Maybe it educates, maybe it inspires. Maybe it spurs you on your own sustainability journey, as my learnings did for me. At the heart of it, I hope this blog captures a part of fashion that you may not have thought about before. And if it encourages you to do your laundry better, then that is progress too 😉
What is Fiber Science, and how did you decide to major in it?
Fiber science is a specific form of materials science that studies the structure and properties of (you guessed it) fibers. Most commonly, fibers are present in textiles, though they can also be found in industrial materials, beauty, and food! I originally picked the major for its creative association with fashion, and for how well the curriculum fulfilled my pre-med requirements. Quickly into my sophomore year, however, I knew that medical school was not the path for me.
What do you do outside of blogging?
I am an avid window-shopper, barre enthusiast, and cafe-hopper determined to find the best ambiance and almond croissant. I also work full-time in eCommerce, and am a member of the Ethical Influencer network.
What are your credentials?
The content I provide is based on my learnings in polymer and fiber science, as well as my post-grad experiences working in both the fashion and textiles testing industry. (Fun fact: I specialized in verifying content and care claims on clothing labels through microscopic, optical, and chemical analyses.) However, with any purchase decision, I would encourage you to do your research beforehand and corroborate the information I share.
Is this a sustainability blog?
It would be inaccurate to label my work as a true ‘sustainability blog.’ However, I am a strong proponent of science as a means to providing solutions that helps us curb waste and make better material choices in such a polluting industry as fashion.
A moment in action—my former days of working in a textiles laboratory. In my first job out of college, I dissected and analyzed pretty much any material you can think of (right in this tiny corner!). This scientific foundation is what set the stage for my unending fascination of materials.
‘All work has dignity because it reflects God’s image in us, and also because the material creation we are called to care for is good.’
Timothy Keller in Every Good Endeavor