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Jaxon Burgess Changes the World One Thread at a Time
Photo courtesy of Jaxon Burgess A picture speaks a thousand words. Turn that picture into fashion, and it could change the world. Jaxon Burgess, a first-year Pepperdine law student and Seaver alumnus, has always been interested in clothes and making a difference. Drawing inspiration from TOMS shoes founder Blake Mycoskie, Burgess decided he wanted to […]
Chromatic Communication: Color Speaks Volumes in Fashion
Clothing is a means of communicating a message to the world, with color driving the story.
Malibu Hidden Gem: Pistol and Lucy
Photos by Caryna Caryan Any woman who enjoys fashion knows the experience of buying something they love and later seeing that same item on someone else. This experience is something Alexandria Skouras, owner of the boutique Pistol and Lucy, wants every woman to avoid. “People are individuals,” Skouras said. “I love other boutiques, but everyone […]
Artists & Fleas Expands to Venice
Artists & Fleas opens second LA market location in Venice.
Perfecting the Malibu Style isn’t as Hard as it Looks
Photos by Jessica Kerner Dressing for Pepperdine can be a daunting task. When the girl sitting next to you in HUM 111 has a Birkin Bag worth more than a Honda Civic, and you’re pretty sure that guy at the gym was in an Abercrombie & Fitch catalog, it can be easy to develop a […]
Students Examine Urban Outfitters’ Suspect Reputation
Photo by Matt Benton Urban Outfitters has a variety of meanings to different people. For some, it is a clothing store that provides a certain carefree, hipster identity. Others view it as a place to purchase specific items, but only if they are on sale. And on another side of the spectrum, there are people […]
Trendy Transfers Show off Their Diverse Style
Photos by Kristin Vartan New semester, new faces. Pepperdine University just welcomed in transfers who are diverse in scholastic experience and style. Pepperdine students’ fashion varies across the board. Easy beach access sprouts laid-back, bohemian threads, while the close proximity to Los Angles brings about high-class street chic. Transfers Meghan Drouin, Kelly Byram and Vanessa […]
Presidential fashion shapes history
A presidential tradition began at the Smithsonian National Museum of American History on Jan. 14. First lady Michelle Obama’s second inaugural gown is displayed to coincide with the 100th anniversary of the “First Ladies” exhibition at the Smithsonian. Custom-made by the renowned designer Jason Wu, the ruby-red halter gown shimmered onto the stage as President […]
Gucci Gucci, Louis Louis, Fendi Fendi, Prada
“I go to Barneys; I go to Gucci, Louis, YSL. I go everywhere — Rodeo Drive, Vivienne Westwood, Marc Jacobs, Joyrich. I’m all around,” Russel Westbrook said to Steve Marsh of GQ in April 2013. Once upon a time the likes of Allen Iverson sauntered out of NBA stadiums in sagging jeans, an oversized shirt […]
