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. […]
‘Fast fashion’ harms the planet
Yes, I said it. Please spend more money on clothes if you’re going to buy anything at all. Why? Because “fast fashion” is the second largest pollutant in the world after oil. Fast fashion is a contemporary term of expediting production processes at all costs to get trends to the market as quickly and cheaply […]
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 […]
Student dreams of high fashion world
From yoga pants to infinity scarves, trends come and go at California Baptist University. Yvonne Fyne-Nsofor, senior international business major and aspiring fashion designer, keeps her finger on the pulse of it all. Nsofor is already getting her feet wet in the fast-paced world of high fashion, home to Alexander McQueen and Coco Chanel — […]
Budget-friendly, ethical fashion becomes possible for students
Ethical clothing aims to deliver products made with eco-friendly goods by people who earn fair wages and have safe working conditions. The cost of a product directly is tied to the where and how it was made. Megan Wheaton, junior pre-nursing major, said she always expected it to be expensive to buy eco-friendly and ethically […]
Bow Tie Tuesday: classy, daring trend
It is a Tuesday morning and you open your eyes, check your Facebook notifications, browse Instagram, jump in the shower and realize you have absolutely no idea what you are going to wear to class. The girl who usually sits in front of you wears heels every day, the hipster a couple a few seats […]
Riverside brings local fashion designs to runway for fall, winter season
New York City may be the fashion capital of the world, but it will not be the only city this year to showcase some unique fashion across the runway. The first “Destination Style” fashion show will take place on Saturday, Nov. 17, in downtown Riverside from 2-4 p.m. “We believed that because of the success […]
Wardrobe chages: Summer to Fall
It is September, the month where fashion is king and makes its way to every corner of the world. As fashion lovers frolic to purchase the infamous September issue of Vogue that will tell us what is in – and out – the rest of us wonder how to implement the newest fashions without breaking […]
Phone cases provide students new outlets for creativity
The cell phone craze began in the mid-1990s, and many people clamored for the new cutting-edge devices and, not long after, the accessories. Although cell phones still serve an important purpose in one’s everyday life, a new fashion focus has emerged — what the outer cover says about ones style or fashion statement. Some cases […]
Top Fashion Trends: Spring fashion trends are everything but traditional
Oscar de la Renta said it best; “fashion is a trend, style is within a person.” Nowadays, it is not the label that makes you – it’s the overall package. Instead of spending thousands of dollars on designer wear, there are inexpensive ways to get the look without breaking the bank. One of the great things […]