Brianna McKnight Staff Writer Jeans may have been dropping in popularity from 2013 to 2014, but this year they may break a sales record. Jeans are popular in about every style right now, especially since trends are being pulled from multiple decades. There are so many different looks that can be taken on just by…
By Majella Shields Staff Writer Hi all, and welcome to this week’s Fashion Focus. I will be talking about my all-time favorite accessory, hats. I’m sure you’re all well aware of the Arctic weather; it is important we stay warm and conserve heat. I am not used to these negative temperatures. However, I have learned…
By Majella Shields Staff Writer Hi everyone, welcome to the first Fashion Focus of the spring semester. I trust you all had a lovely Christmas eating home-made meals and being very merry. Unfortunately, the holidays eventually have to come to an end, and we are forced to become real people again. So, with that, welcome…
By Emma Zaremba Features Assignment Editor As the first day of fall approaches, students around campus are getting excited to celebrate some of their seasonal favorites. Offering long-time traditions, scrumptious treats, fashion wear and more, fall symbolizes a time of comfort and fun. Although the fashion-conscious group focuses on style year-round, Bonaventure students seem…
By Jillian Hammell Assistant Features Editor To wear or not to wear? That is the question. Comfortable, casual, fancy and hipster are the fashionable themes displayed within a college student’s closet. During the winter, when the weather is frigid and the walk to class is unbearable, style may not be first priority. However, the season…
By Marie Dirle Name: Lauren Caputi Year/Major: Junior/English and Journalism and Mass Communication What are you wearing? Jacket— The Gap Dress — Pac Sun Ballet Flats — Famous Footwear What’s your style? “I’d describe my style as 1950s pin-up girl. I try to incorporate classic hairdos, makeup and clothing patterns. How is your clothing unique?…
By Margaret Seitz Photographer Name: Kathryn Cole Year/Major/Minor: Junior/Fashion Management/Business What are you wearing? Dress with tights and Oxfords. What is your style inspiration? “It varies every day. It can be really girly one day and then ‘rocky’ the next. It depends on how I feel.” How is clothing in the United States different from…
By Marie Dirle and Margaret Seitz Photographers Name: James Riley Year/Major: Senior/Music What are you wearing? Shirt, pants and beanie — thrift stores What is your style inspiration? “I like to find cheap-but-comfortable clothes. I usually try not to spend too much — never over $45 for shoes.” How do you describe your style? “My…
By Marie Dirle Photographer Name: Wardia Hart Title: Adjunct Arabic professor What are you wearing? Jacket — Barney’s in Chicago Scarf — Gift from father-in-law Glasses — Olean Council Optician Shoes — TOMS What’s important to you when selecting clothes? “The most important thing is how something fits. If it fits, it looks good.” How…
