Photos by Kristin Vartan On the runway, street style and high fashion are separate entities. On the streets of Los Angeles, the lines can get blurred — through the trade of imitated and even counterfeit goods. This is especially the case in the hustle-and-bustle of The Fashion District’s Santee Alley in Downtown Los Angeles and Chinatown, Pepperdine senior Rebecca Franklin … [Read more...] about Counterfeit Culture is a Big LA Commodity
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Pepp Goes Mad Over ‘Mad Men’ Fashion
Photos by Kaelin Mendez"Mad Men" costume designer talked all things fashion at Pepperdine.Janie Bryant discussed working as a costume designer in Hollywood and her time designing for "Mad Men" during a question-and-answer session in the Surfboard Room, Wednesday, April 6 at 4 p.m. Pepperdine senior and Pepperdine Graphic staff writer Kristin Vartan led the discussion with … [Read more...] about Pepp Goes Mad Over ‘Mad Men’ Fashion
Start A Streetwear Brand
Art by Madeline DuvallWhen the phrase "luxury fashion" is brought up, brands like "Gucci" and "Burberry" come to mind. Brands such as these are at a status that seems unattainable to someone trying to start their own fashion company. Lucky for those looking to enter the fashion market there's another style of clothing that's changing what the word luxury means. It’s … [Read more...] about Start A Streetwear Brand
Malibu Hidden Gem: Pistol and Lucy
Photos by Caryna CaryanAny 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 sells the same … [Read more...] about Malibu Hidden Gem: Pistol and Lucy
Foley Got the Big Picture
Nestled between an iridescent vineyard in Agoura Hills is a grandiose abode and photography warehouse owned by Kevin Foley, Pepperdine alumnus (’89) and fashion and entertainment photographer. Besides his 13 Cosmopolitan Covers, he's shot for People, Us, Elle, Marie Claire, along with several European magazines. Foley attributes his time work for Pepperdine University's … [Read more...] about Foley Got the Big Picture