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Two people wearing CMS merchandise stand in front of a map of the world.

February 2, 2024 12:44 amFebruary 2, 2024 5:41 pm

Fashion Bible: Freedom in fashion — CMC goes international

By Lisa Gorelik 11677 Views abroad, column, Fashion, viva

Style columnist Lisa Gorelik CM’25 investigates the experiences of 5 Claremont McKenna students who studied abroad with fashion oversees, versus at CMC.

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November 30, 2023 11:29 pm

Fashion Bible: Dressing for comfort? More like dressing for failure

By Lisa Gorelik 9327 Views Appropriate Dress, Dressing for Success, Failure, Getting Ready, Morning Routine, Pajamas, Preperation, Professionalism, Put Together, Success

No more pajamas in the classroom! Style columnist Lisa Gorelik CM’25 shares her frustrations with the degradation of the unspoken college dress code.

A drawing of one yellow open toed Birkenstock sandal and one orange close toed Birkenstock sandal.

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November 16, 2023 6:41 pm

The 5Sandals: Birkenstocks at the 5Cs

By Gus Gingrich 9695 Views 5C Fashion, 5C Footwear, 5Cs, Arizonas, Birkenstocks, Birks, Bostons, Comfort, Sandals, shoes

Birkenstocks are ubiquitous at the 5Cs – but why do students here like them so much? Gus Gingrich PO ‘24 investigates the appeal behind the German sandals in his latest article.

A drawing of a person covered up to the chin in a pile of clothes with price tags on them. In the background are signs that read “50% off” and “BOGO.”

Arts & Culture Columns Fashion

November 10, 2023 12:48 am

Fashion Bible: Confessions of a Shopaholic

By Lisa Gorelik 9619 Views Donating, Fashion Column, Goodwill, Habits, Overflowing Closet, Reselling, Retail Therapy, Shopaholic, Upcycling, Wardrobe Purge

Calling all shopaholics! Style columnist Lisa Gorelik CM’25 shares her take on how to declutter your closet and prevent future shopping urges.

A collage of various Trompe L’oeil fashion outfits.

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November 2, 2023 8:46 pm

Claremont Core: Not your typical jeans — Fashion and trompe l’œil

By Gus Gingrich 8656 Views Affordability, American Backgammon Tour, Bottega Veneta, Elsa Schiapirelli, Fashion Trends, Jean Paul Gaultier, Kate Moss, Loewe, Trompe L’œil, Unaffordable

Ever seen a piece of clothing that isn’t exactly what it seems? Columnist Gus Gingrich PO ‘24 investigates the history of the trompe l’oeil (trick the eye) technique in fashion, its modern applications, and potential accessibility issues related to cost of production.

A drawing of three women in cute crop tank tops.

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October 27, 2023 12:59 amOctober 27, 2023 3:28 pm

Fashion Bible: Jeans and a going out top… RIP

By Lisa Gorelik 8488 Views 5C Fashion, Conformity, Dresses, Fashion Column, Jeans and going-out top, Leather Jacket, Party Fashion, Skirts, Trends, Women's Fashion

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.

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October 12, 2023 10:13 pmOctober 13, 2023 6:44 pm

Claremont Core: In Defense of the ‘uniform’

By Gus Gingrich 7882 Views Fashion, France, Jeans, Outfit Repeating, Paris Fashion, Personal Style, Shame, Style, T-Shirt, Uniform

Are you an outfit repeater? Do you feel ashamed when you repeat an outfit? Columnist Gus Gingrich PO ’24, against his better judgement, became extremely attached to a pair of jeans.

A drawing of a huge eye against a cosmic background. Shirts and pants are flying toward the eye as if it were a black hole. In the eye’s pupil there is a dollar sign.

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October 5, 2023 11:04 pmOctober 6, 2023 12:07 am

Fashion Bible: So you want to thrift in Claremont

By Lisa Gorelik 8798 Views 70s Fashion, 90s Fashion, Accessories, Fashion, Fashion Column, Fast fashion, Second-Hand Clothes, Sustainable fashion, Thrifting, y2k

“Hey Claremont, wanna go thrifting?”asks style columnist Lisa Gorelik CM’25. Gorelik gives her review of the aesthetics, clothes and prices at three local Claremont thrift stores.

A drawing of a white Adidas shoe and a yellow Onitsuka Tiger shoe.

Arts & Culture Columns Fashion

September 28, 2023 11:37 pm

Claremont Core: Fashion TikTok at the 5Cs

By Gus Gingrich 7814 Views 5Cs Fashion, CMC, Fashion, Harvey Mudd College, Pitzer College, Pomona College, Scripps College, Style, TikTok, TikTok Fashion

For fashion columnist Gus Gingrich, TikTok has become an unavoidable fixture of fashion. Gingrich reflects on 5C fashion, and whether TikTok has had a major impact on students’ style.