Fashion columnist Gus Gingrich PO ‘24 concludes his time at TSL by detailing the ups and downs of his personal style journey.
Author: Gus Gingrich
Claremont Core: The Comme des Garçons Universe
Fashion columnist Gus Gingrich PO ‘24 dissects the fashion universe of Japanese brand Comme des Garçons (CDG), a brand which he argues has been plagued by the popularity of their diffusion lines such as CDG Play.
Claremont Core: A comprehensive guide on where to buy your clothing
In search of the perfect piece of clothing? Look no further. Fashion columnist Gus Gingrich PO ‘24 puts an end to the gatekeeping and shares the best places to look for your next purchase.
Claremont Core: The Post-Sneaker World
Columnist Gus Gingrich PO ‘24 chronicles the downfall of the sneaker industry along with some alternatives for those looking to switch it up.
Claremont Core: Paris Fashion Week Men’s – Belated Analysis
Paris Fashion Week: the perfect occasion for all the high-fashion brands to come together and remind us college students how broke we all are. At least some of the outfits are cool, though. Columnist Gus Gingrich PO ‘24 elaborates in his review.
The 5Sandals: Birkenstocks at the 5Cs
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.
Claremont Core: Not your typical jeans — Fashion and trompe l’œil
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.
Claremont Core: In Defense of the ‘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.
Claremont Core: Fashion TikTok at the 5Cs
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.