Since the first Barbie doll was released in 1959, most Barbies looked relatively alike — Caucasion and unattainably thin with an innocent-looking face. However, in recent years, the dolls have diversified and now resemble multiple cultures. Barbie has played a major role in the toy industry since being created by Ruth Handler, who was inspired […]
Shop Lux Clothing is a clothing boutique in Riverside featuring trendy, bohemian-style clothing that gained its popularity through the company’s Instagram account. “Social media is huge,” said Kaylyn Kaksuka, owner of Shop Lux says of its account. “All of us women are guilty of scrolling through our feeds, staying up-to-date on fashion and following our […]
With each new decade comes new trends, but it seems the 1990s trends have inspired the vast majority of today’s culture. Fads come and go but the decade that has stayed tried and true for many years is the ‘90s. Baggy flannels, jean jackets, high-top Vans, overalls and velvet scrunchies sum up the grunge look. […]
Teen Vogue has taken a turn from mere beauty and fashion articles and entered the world of politics and social justice. Since 2003, the company has produced magazines directed toward young readers — all concerning the latest trends and fads. For years, its main focus was fashion and the latest celebrity gossip. However, more recently, […]
As the trend of minimalism and advancements in technology continue, students are turning to social media and apps to clean out their closets and earn extra cash. The days of Craigslist and eBay are fading as new apps, such as OfferUp and Letgo, have gained traction with users. Income for sellers has been steadily trickling […]
For students like Leanda Du Bruyn, senior graphic design major, college life is more than classrooms and exams. In addition to being a collegiate athlete, Du Bruyn created and manages her own athletic clothing business, Dada Active Wear. While studying fashion design in Cape Town, South Africa, and competing in track and cross country for […]
The Riverside Fox Theater, located in downtown Riverside, was home to California Baptist University’s annual Woofest Feb. 17, where the men of CBU showed off their skills and talents in an attempt to “woo” the women of CBU. Inspired by “James Bond” franchise films, the theme of the night was “007” and encouraged those who […]
The annual kickoff for The Dressember Foundation, an organization founded by Blythe Hill that recognizes the month of December as a time for people to have the opportunity to stand against worldwide human trafficking of women, began Dec. 1. This creative approach to trafficking awareness has found its way to California Baptist University where several […]
Throughout a student’s time at college, clothes go through a lot of wear and tear. They can shrink, rip or stain. However, Pinterest, a social media site dedicated to DIY projects, provides a handful of hacks on how to reinvent those worn-out pieces of clothing and turn them into something new. One of the most […]
In honor of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Downtown Riverside hosted an unforgettable night of showcasing fashion from local retailers to recognize breast cancer survivors. The Riverside Downtown Partnership worked with the Pink Ribbon Place and the Riverside Health Foundation Oct. 6 to host a free event for the public. Visitors were able to view […]
