Author: Chabrina Bruno

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

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,

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

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

It’s fashion week again, and while I am quite thankful that I don’t have to deal with New York City’s freezing temperatures, a definite hint of jealousy grows each day as my Instagram feed is flooded with snaps of the catwalks, leggy models, haute couture gowns and stunning street style.

The fall semester is almost at a close—a statement especially unbelievable to me as a senior because it means I only have one more semester left at the place I’ve come to call home.  With it being the end of the semester and the beginning of Southern California’s ‘winter’ season,

Everyone has a certain style around which the majority of their wardrobe revolves. My own is classically feminine—flowy skirts, biased-cut dresses, colorful patterns and soft textures. I usually stick to my own fashion but often find myself admiring other women with completely divergent styles—edgy, sporty or striking that perfect balance between

I noticed something peculiar in my religion class the other day: Almost every foot was clad in a Birkenstock sandal. I’ve been slowly adjusting to the idea that Birkenstocks are cool again—but, of course, ‘cool’ is always subjective. Being given the it-status by the fashion world doesn’t always guarantee an

It is very easy to spot a stylish student on campus—a rare gem in a sea of bro tanks, Brandy Melville dresses and flip-flops. Cameron Cook PO ’15 is one such individual: a tall, boots-lovin’ religious studies and politics double major from Seattle, Wash. Currently the RA of Sontag Hall,

I do a lot of online shopping, but, unfortunately, the amount of time I spend browsing doesn’t exactly correlate to the amount of clothing that actually winds up in my closet. Besides the dismal amount in my bank account, the main thing cramping my innate knack for discovering the best