As whispers of Performative Men seem to be on every lip, while they simultaneously outdo us with their ‘grams and their ‘fits, they seem to 5C students like the pestilence that can’t pass soon enough. However, to Leili Kamali PO ‘29 and Ansley Kang SC ‘29, by not interrogating the psyche driving these misunderstood men, we risk moving in a worse direction.
Tag: Fashion
Claremont Closets: A word from your stylish classmates
After a long, hard semester of fashion advice and commentary, Ellen Chapman SC ’27 signs off by telling the stories and styles of the campus fashionistas in her life.
Claremont Closets: Stylish stitches
Fashion columnist Ellen Chapman’s SC ’27 continues her fashion column with her latest analysis of a new, yet timeless, fashion trend: knitwear.
Claremont Closets: Form meets the function
Are you struggling to find a stunning outfit for a night out at the 5Cs? Well, fear not, as fashion columnist Ellen Chapman SC’ 27 is here to help.
Claremont Closets: Diagnosing the lack of style among 5C men
Ellen Chapman’s SC ’27 latest installment of her fashion-forward column Claremont Closets turns attention to a group often overlooked in the world of fashion: college-aged men. What unforgivable style sins are the men of the 5Cs committing? And how can they improve their looks and step into their most voguish selves?
Claremont Closets: 5Cs Latest Fashion Trends
Forecasting and recapping the fashion of student life, Ellen Chapman SC ’27 writes on the fashion trends making their way through the Claremont Colleges.
OPINION: Western fashion deserves cultural appreciation
Can I try on your cowboy hat? “Hell no,” is probably the response you would hear to that if you asked someone in your local honky-tonk. Writer Lisa Gorelik CM ’25 warns readers of Western fashion faux pas like this. From the style’s roots in Mexican Vaqueros and Native American peoples, Gorelik shows that Western fashion is complex, diverse and unique. Gorelik urges those interested in Western fashion to do their research and learn more about what they are wearing and the traditions associated with each aspect of the style.
OPINION: What my messy breakup with social media taught me
Years of climbing and challenging to be a king of the cultural milieu has taught Parker DeVore PZ ’27 one thing, the view from the top isn’t as sweet as it seems. Our rapid culture of consumption is stranding us without cultural landmarks, and we can afford to sit and process the media we find, and not get caught up in the everlasting trek for superlatives
Benton sustainable fashion show revamps the runway
At Pomona College’s sustainable fashion show, “Harvesting Tomorrow’s Wardrobe,” designers and models took the runway at the Benton on Oct. 24. From dark, celestial themes to vibrant, pastoral styles, each look challenged the fashion’s cycles of rapid consumption and waste, celebrating the art of transformation through reclaimed materials.
Looking cool, feeling warm: heat wave fashion
For some students, self-expression through fashion means braving the scorching Claremont heat in layers, 22oz denim, and hoodies.