Tag: Fashion
The Plus Bus boutique is a ‘dream closet’ for plus-size people
For a while after first moving to LA, Myjah Moon said she just didn't feel sexy — but when she went to The Plus...
A sneak peak into campus sneaker culture
A myriad of people comprise the sneaker culture at Occidental, from enthusiasts to entrepreneurs, each contributing in different ways to the worldwide sneaker obsession....
Student-run Instagram account Oxy Fitz makes the Academic Quad a runway
A new student-run Instagram account named Oxy Fitz, under the username @oxy.fitz, captures photos of Occidental’s most fashionable students nearly every day. Most recently, the...
The many faces of mask fashion
Since masks are now an essential part of daily life, they provide new fashion and style opportunities, according to Mia Ellis (first year). Students...
Occidental students design sustainable clothing in the age of fast fashion
With an abundance of free time during the initial months of the COVID-19 lockdown, students at Occidental started small businesses where they upcycle old...
Forever 21 fails to grow with its customers
My best friend once told me that “nothing at Forever 21 lasts forever.” As of Sept. 29, the chain filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and will close...
Companies are not as green as their marketing seems
In the wake of the World Climate March, it’s trendy to be eco-friendly. I bet you could name at least a couple of your friends...
Shopping local and giving back: an exploration of artists in Highland...
York Boulevard is home to an array of charming boutiques, vintage shops and clothing stores, many of which display paintings, jewelry, garments and other...
It’s complicated: mourning the loss of fashion icon Karl Lagerfeld while...
World-renowned fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld passed away Feb. 19 in Neuilly-sur-Seine, France, at age 85. Of his many accomplishments throughout his historic career, Lagerfeld is most notably known...