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.
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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.