Tosa Two Heart is wearing her community’s hearts on her sleeves and is hoping others will too. Alumnus Two Heart is exploring new niches in fashion by incorporating traditional Lakota designs into modern clothes. Read more...
Photo: Tosa Two Heart (right) has several designs inspired by Native American culture, including the umbrella shown on the left. The alumnus said she sees art as a way of honoring her Lakota heritage. (Courtesy of Tosa Two Heart)
This post was updated Nov. 15 at 8:22 p.m. Olamide Olowe is keeping skin care topical. The alumnus is the CEO and founder of Topicals, a skin care company with a particular focus on chronic skin conditions and mental health advocacy. Read more...
Photo: Olamide Olowe sits onstage during a panel at the Teen Vogue Summit on November 12. The alumnus is the founder and CEO of Topicals, a skin care brand with products targeting chronic skin conditions. (Courtesy of Vivien Killilea/Getty Images for Teen Vogue)
Westwood’s newest breakfast joint is taking its time to get tucked in. Sandwiched between Westwood Village and UCLA, Egg Tuck officially cracked open its doors with a grand opening on Gayley Avenue in the first week of November. Read more...
Photo: The egg sandwiches pictured strike a tasty textural balance with crispy brioche buns, but the runny egg yolks are at risk of making a mess. (Megan Cai/Assistant Photo editor)
The stars aligned for secondhand clothes when Simona Konstantinovskaya created Solar Universe Thrift. The third-year philosophy student said she is helping customers create their own distinctive looks through her clothing shop, Solar Universe Thrift. Read more...
Photo: Simona Konstantinovskaya lounges on brick steps. The third-year philosophy student runs an online clothing business called Solar Universe Thrift using Depop and Mercari. (Ethan Manafi/Daily Bruin staff)
Ray Garcia is blending Los Angeles culinary culture into a delectable medley. The UCLA alumnus opened his fourth restaurant, asterid, in March. Located on the first floor of the Walt Disney Concert Hall in downtown LA, the restaurant space features ambient lighting, a wrap-around outdoor patio and a window-filled lounge and bar area. Read more...
Photo: Ray Garcia dons an apron over his chef’s whites and stands in front of the main dining space in his restaurant, asterid. The alumnus’s newest dining venture opened in March 2022 at the base of the Walt Disney Concert Hall in downtown Los Angeles. (Megan Cai/Assistant Photo editor)
This post was updated Oct. 18 at 8:59 p.m. Harryette Mullen sees poetic stanzas in everyday life. The English professor and poet will be reading at the Poetry Series presented by the Hammer Museum on Thursday night. Read more...
Photo: Harryette Mullen smiles in front of a river. The English professor and poet will be reading selections of her work at the Hammer Museum on Thursday evening. (Courtesy of Hank Lazer)
Guadalupe Olivares is creating jewelry items from another world. The second-year environmental science student owns a jewelry business called Gupe’s Crafts on Instagram, which sells a wide array of pieces such as colorful necklaces and barrette clips. Read more...
Photo: Guadalupe Olivares models one of her signature star-shaped hair barrettes. The second-year environmental science student said she started her online shop, Gupe’s Crafts, when she realized how much she enjoyed creating colorful accessories for herself. (Courtesy of Guadalupe Olivares)
