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 […]
Category: Fashion
WooFest sparks fashion statements
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 […]
Organization uses ‘Dressember’ to raise human-trafficking awareness
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 […]
Clothing hacks for newer, better look
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 […]
Fashion show spreads hope for survivors
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 […]
‘Love Your Melon’ supports children
A group of individuals at California Baptist University have united to help improve lives of children battling cancer by providing hats for many children with the illness. “Love Your Melon” was founded in 2012 by two college students from the University of Saint Thomas in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Since then, colleges around the nation have partnered […]
Thrifty shoppers embrace trend to recycle clothing
Thrifting, a growing and popular trend among the students at California Baptist University, can be a way to buy old and vintage clothes and accessories while saving money and recycling in the process. Stores such as Savers, which is a popular thrifting location in Riveside, attract students with their low costs and variety of clothing. […]
Fashion Week designs spark department store interests
Fashion week is a fashion industry event that occurs twice a year in four of the major fashion capitals: New York, London, Milan and Paris. Models take large strides down the runway as a line of reporters, commentators, merchandisers, celebrities and photographers eagerly examine what each one is wearing. The outfit may be undoubtedly unconventional […]
Sweaters spread Christmas cheer
The ugly Christmas sweater trend has become an anticipated seasonal fashion statement in which people wear eccentric holiday-themed sweaters to participate in this amusing tradition popular in recent years. Whether people create do-it-yourself designs of their sweater, order online or purchase them from a wide range of stores, the style is guaranteed to make an […]
Entrepreneur makes art out of reality
Tramond Wilkerson, the designer and creator of his clothing company, Abandon Goods, went from foster care to starting his own business at the age of 17. The clothing line, Abandon Goods, started as an idea in 2012 when Wilkerson was still attending Valley View High School in Moreno Valley. “His story built this brand,” said […]