Senior Liberal Arts major Kara Tyler smiles while modeling one of her handmade Gucci button necklaces in July in Nashville, Tenn. Tyler said she started her business over quarantine and hopes to continue it after college. Photos courtesy of Kara Tyler Senior Liberal Arts major Kara Tyler said she realized she could make her own vintage and sustainable necklaces after shopping … [Read more...] about Creative Senior Helps Promote Sustainability Through Her Jewelry Business
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Students Put Their Spin on Spring 2021 Style Trends
Art by Autumn HardwickAs temperatures rise and Los Angeles begins to reopen, Pepperdine students rock all sorts of unique styles, from bright-colored corsets to funky sneakers. For senior Taylor Launius, spring fashion is all about incorporating vibrant colors into her outfits. She said she adds pops of color to her outfits through accessorizing.“I love dressing very … [Read more...] about Students Put Their Spin on Spring 2021 Style Trends
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 pursue a similar … [Read more...] about Jaxon Burgess Changes the World One Thread at a Time
Ooreoluwa Okediji’s Passion for Social Justice and Fashion
Photo courtesy of Ooreoluwa Okediji Senior Ooreoluwa Okediji and her family moved to the United States from Nigeria when she was just 15 years old, and her love for her home country remains at the core of her passions. As a political science major, Okediji said she wishes to one day bring political reformation and social justice to Nigeria after building a political … [Read more...] about Ooreoluwa Okediji’s Passion for Social Justice and Fashion
Fashion Forward: Fall 2020 Trends
Art by Madeline Duvall Despite closures and restrictions due to COVID-19, fall fashion is still pushing forward this season with new trends. Pepperdine students have still found ways to express themselves through fashion in a time where in-person events are limited, especially in California. "There's so many different things you can do with [fashion]," Junior Chloe … [Read more...] about Fashion Forward: Fall 2020 Trends