“My style is just me.” Fashion is a malleable outlet through which people are allowed to express themselves. In this column, I set out to unpack the ways that people approach fashion. Some view it as artistic expression, while some perceive it as just the skin they wear every
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Student Designer Spotlight: Senqué Little-Poole PO ’19
This week, I sat down with artist and designer Senqué Little-Poole PO ’19. Senqué is a member of the art collective Adisa Studios, which is hosting a preview party at The Hive on April 28 from 8:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. In his beautifully curated room, adorned with colorful curtains and lights, Senqué talked
Student Designer Spotlight: Ellie Abrams PO’17
This week, I sat down with Ellie Abrams PO ’17, designer of bean.works. Ellie has been embroidering hats, jeans, and tees featuring her artwork. We discussed her fashion evolution with regard to femininity, sexuality, and self-expression. Check out @bean.works on instagram if you are interested in seeing more of her
Fashion Spotlight: Kalanzi Kajubi PZ ’19
RUN-DMC with the Adidas. Pharrell with the Bapestas. Kanye West and that pink polo. Musicians have always been, and most likely will always be, some of the most important drivers of trends in mainstream and high-end fashion. Regardless of whether or not you like their music or agree with
Student Designer Spotlight: Sara Bautista SC ’18
Art is a product of people’s inherent desire to create something out of feeling. Whether it be painting, sculpture, or fashion, these forms of self-expression help us both cope with our emotions and produce meaning out of our personal experiences. If we didn’t have art, how would we be able to
Talking Fashion and Identity with Designer Ellington Bramwell PO ’19
Who wouldn’t conflate Charlie Brown with his iconic yellow zig-zag shirt? For some, fashion is a rather passive presentation of their uniform. However, many view fashion and their clothing choices as a form of artistic expression. It is not just garb to shield one from the elements; rather, fashion
A Game of Closets: Taking Fashion Advice from the Heroines of the HBO Drama
Game of Thrones offers a great many visual pleasures, as well as intrigue, bloody weddings and fleeting sights of breathtaking dragons. What you might not notice in the throes of the show’s vivid, action-packed imagery are the fashion choices of some of the leading ladies of Game of Thrones. There
Taking Back Trends: Finding Your Style
Trends are precarious in nature and, more often than not, seem to be designed not to enhance style, but to make a quick buck on behalf of corporations like LVMH and Condé Nast. If you are a magazine reader, it is hard not to be seduced by the trendy models,
J’adore Dior: Reconnecting With the Art of Elegance
This past summer, in a magical bookstore on the island of Martha’s Vineyard, I stumbled upon The Little Dictionary of Fashion by none other than Christian Dior. For many, Dior is the father of haute couture. In 1947, the Frenchman’s New Look collection raised the fashion world out of the
The Pack is Back: More Than Grannies Can Wear Fannies
When I was eight, my family went to Disney World for a week during summer vacation. My mom had just married my step-dad, and as a bonding experience we all went to Florida after they had gotten back from their honeymoon. I was super excited to try all the rides—especially