Andrew Van Asselt is a prime example of the saying, “Anything is possible.” Born and raised in Eugene, he has always had a feeling he was meant to make a difference. On May 11, he will be putting on his third fashion show. The show, entitled “Illusions,” is part of a much bigger movement he [...]
A graduate from the University of Oregon, Shireen Wright, is finally making her dream come true by creating a five-outfit look for Eugene Fashion Week. Wright is originally from Portland but graduated from the UO with a degree in journalism. She spent a few years working before going back to school to attend the Art [...]
If you are a poor college student like me and can’t afford to buy a new pair of sandals for spring term, keep reading. My TOMS had a hole in the toe and one day I decided to cut off that entire part of the shoe. Cut up your TOMS? What? Yes, I said it. [...]
Spring is finally here and it’s time to get excited for brighter colors and a new wardrobe. For this spring, some awesome trends include bright coral, pastel colors (an oldie but always a goodie), slit maxi skirts, floral patterns, head bands, summer scarves — the list is endless. Despite these great sunny trends, living in [...]
Let’s be real. Trying to throw out your old clothes can be like getting a tooth pulled. It sucks and it’s dreadful. No one wants to do it, and it’s hard to admit when you don’t need a particular item anymore. I hate to break it to you, but it’s time to throw away that [...]
If anyone on campus knows the ins and outs of screen printing, it’s Ginger Blackwell. A sophomore from Ashland, Ore., Blackwell was first introduced to the technique in a high school art class. She began with a simple screen, a “panda pocket” icon that has now become the signature for her brand, GingyCake Designs. “I originally just wanted to [...]
To Renne Phillips, the body is a canvas, and the world is a runway. She believes the way we dress ourselves — the various fabrics, textures and shapes adorning our bodies — describe our personalities, attitudes and lifestyles. To her, each day is an opportunity to walk the catwalk of the world. It’s this kind [...]
Every year, the University of Oregon’s LGBTQA hosts the annual Drag Show. People from all walks of life come to enjoy performances from talented Drag Queens & Kings across the University. The past few years have been successful, but this year’s show broke records, selling out the EMU Ballroom and providing entertainment to students all [...]
Macklemore once rapped, “I’ma take your grandpa’s style/ No, for real, ask your grandpa, can I have his hand-me-downs?” GQ recently dedicated an entire spread to “geezer style.” Women are obsessed with wearing clothes featuring cats and anything knitted. Everyone wears huge glasses. It’s true — senior citizen-inspired wardrobes have swept the nation. It’s a [...]
People have been coming up with ways to make USB drives more attractive and potentially wearable for quite some time. But, from what you can gather in a quick Google image search, many of these USB-as-fashion items seem to overuse the rhinestones and are a bit too cutesy. Los Angeles-based designer Isaac Appiah has created [...]
Oak Street Vintage, located on the corner of 14th and Oak, is a goldmine for mid-20th century design finds. The store has everything: furniture, housewares, jewelry and clothing. Owners Cora Frazer and Carl Ernst, who opened the shop in 2007, are longtime collectors of mid-century pieces. “Although there were other antique shops and other vintage [...]
Name: Lisa Inoue Year: Senior Major: Advertising Hometown: Kawasaki-shi, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan “I used to read a lot of fashion magazines, but I don’t have any time to do it over here, but I used to read [them] a lot… that is typical for Japanese kids to do, after school you stop by the bookstore [...]
Name: Olya Surits Hometown: Khabarovsk, Russia Year: Senior Major: Humanities “I take inspiration from my emotions, the 90s, and Catwoman.” – Olya Surits Describe your Style: “One time my best friend told me that my style was 90s Russian.” Most Recent Fashion Purchase: Velvet jacket for $1.50 at the Lost & [...]
We all have them: those clothing items we love but cannot bring ourselves to wear, like those outlier friends you reunite with once a year to say hello.
1. Laptop Backpack: OK, it is pricey but some things are worth investing in, such as a durable backpack. Keeps laptop safe and comes in complementary neutral tones. $219.95. 2.Polka Dot Backpack: Polka dots have been a big deal since summer or so. This bag would make a trench coat pop and could go out [...]
In honor of Halloween, it seems appropriate to remind people of a recent body modification fad popular among Japanese hipster youth: Bagel heads. This procedure could work to your advantage if you want to be a warlock or a villain from “Buffy the Vampire Slayer.” Here’s why: Gluing on gashes and demonic horns is tedious. [...]
Bobs, cloche hats, blazers and tailored shirts. These are some signature features of 1920s actress and flapper Louise Brooks’ style. As the weather gets colder, take some tips from Brooks’ wardrobe. Here are some items to mimic her look: 1. A clutch. It can be beaded, stitched, or plain. For instance, this vintage, white beaded [...]
Name: Matt Ellis Year: Junior Major: Biology and Art Hometown: Oregon City, Ore. “Most of my shoes are either dress shoes or Nikes, old Air Forces or Jordans…I like simple things, plain colors and interesting patterns versus graphic tees, and I really like making my own clothes, it is kind of my way to [...]
Dressing for the season is commonplace. But when that season lasts for six-plus months and is noteworthy for chronic sogginess and darkness, it can leave little motivation for an expressive wardrobe. While you can’t break through that gray slate of sky, here is a sampling of rain gear that will let you break the monotony [...]
