A few stores with brightly colored walls create an inviting scene for passing shoppers on Melrose Avenue in LA. The bold blue of HAPPY ICE drew me in for a refreshing snow cone. Photos by Mercer Greene The clunk of chunky Doc Martens on the sidewalk, smog mixed with a pedestrian's cologne, the vibrant murals that cover the walls, culture emanating from storefronts — this is … [Read more...] about Body and Soul: Admire the Heart of Melrose Avenue
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The Fight Against Fast Fashion, and Solutions for a Sustainable Society
Photo courtesy of Swap Society’s website. Thrift shopping is popular with students such as Gabriella DiGiovanni, a Pepperdine sophomore. However, not only can secondhand shopping save money it can also can be an important step toward saving the environment. “People dump all their clothes at Goodwill then shop all of their clothes at Goodwill,” DiGiovanni says. “Half my … [Read more...] about The Fight Against Fast Fashion, and Solutions for a Sustainable Society
Raves and psychedelic drug culture — One and the same?
Photo by Milan LoaiconoModeled by Nicole Garza and Allison Nguyen"Just go to a festival, even if it’s some wack, local one ... experience the people, experience the magic, wear whatever you want," said Caroline Whitney, a rave enthusiast from Boston, Massachusetts, as advice to those unfamiliar with the many aspects of rave culture.For those outside of rave culture, raves … [Read more...] about Raves and psychedelic drug culture — One and the same?
Stylist Proves You Don’t Need Formal Training to Be a Designer
Photos courtesy of Silken WeinbergSilken Weinberg almost had a promising film career.When Weinberg was interning in the film industry, Samuel L. Jackson told her that she had a special “aura." After graduating from the University of Southern California with a bachelor's degree in communication and cinematic arts in 2015, Weinberg left the film industry to focus on styling … [Read more...] about Stylist Proves You Don’t Need Formal Training to Be a Designer
NY Fashion Week Inspires Fashion-Forward Students
Photos courtesy of Joe Hebel, Reagan Zimmerer, Eliahs Sumpter and Bailey SoudelierNew York Fashion Week, a week-long event where fashion designers and brands display their latest collections in runway fashion shows to buyers and the media, began last Friday, Feb 8. The most well-known fashion weeks are held in the ‘fashion capitals’ of the world: New York, London, … [Read more...] about NY Fashion Week Inspires Fashion-Forward Students
