Tag: Fashion
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...
The Oscars may be timeless, but its fashion breaks boundaries
The Academy Awards, or the Oscars, are worth more than the $400 production cost of a 24-karat gold-coated statue. To some, the show is the “world’s most...
Campus fashion reflects LA’s love of glitz, glamour and beachwear, accessorized...
In high school, Emma Kovacs (senior) said she wore sweatpants every day, but upon entering Occidental her first year, she was excited to branch out and start dressing...
What did they wear? Dance Pro Edition
“Surprise Yourself.” Costume(s): Dancers wore light, ruffled turquoise dresses or plain white t-shirts with brown pants. Choreographer: Esmé Brown (junior). Courtesy to Marc Campos “It’s a Musical.” Costume(s): With no uniform costume, dancers donned various black and white patterns accented with red lipstick. Choreographers: London Murray (senior) and Sarah Dalessi (senior). Courtesy to Cherry Zhixuan Han Carnival Szn!” Costume(s): Some dancers wore shirts with flags of Caribbean countries on
A New Era of Thrifting
The word "sustainability" has found a special home in the hearts of consumers. With the rise of eco-friendly clothing lines and online re-sale platforms,...