This post was updated May 25 at 11:35 p.m. Helen Nguyen is putting her crochet hooks to work. The third-year biology student said she began her business, Hooked by Helen, to sell her crochet creations at in-person markets and on social media. Read more...
Photo: Helen Nguyen sits and smiles as she wears her crocheted pieces. Nguyen, a third-year biology student, said her business Hooked by Helen began as a hobby during the start of the pandemic. (Joseph Jimenez/Daily Bruin)
Gersha Jagwani and Shasta Bowens are rebelling against the status quo. Designers Jagwani, a first-year undeclared student, and Bowens, a third-year psychology student, are entering their first Fashion and Student Trends at UCLA fashion show together Friday with their line, “Rebelle.” The collection combines their own individual styles into one line to create six formalwear looks in total, with three outfits from each designer. Read more...
Photo: First-year undeclared student Gersha Jagwani poses in a sequined skirt and bright blazer. Jagwani, who collaborated with third-year psychology student Shasta Bowens for their first Fashion and Student Trends at UCLA spring runway show, said they focused on a dark palette and edgy designs for their formalwear collection. (Ashley Kenney/Photo editor)
This post was updated May 25 at 10:01 p.m. Student fashion is making a FAST in-person comeback. The annual runway show hosted by Fashion and Student Trends at UCLA will take place in Pauley Pavilion on May 27. Read more...
Photo: FAST President Meghan He (left) poses in a black outfit in front of a white wall, and FAST Vice President Hector Esparza (right) stands in a blue shirt in front of a brick wall. He said this year’s runway show is the biggest production the organization has put on, and that much of the funds saved with last year’s virtual format were able to help achieve this milestone. (Left to right: Bryan Palmero/Daily Bruin senior staff, Megan Cai/Daily Bruin)
Nancy Nan is revamping fashion trends from her childhood. The second-year geography/environmental studies student and designer for the upcoming Fashion and Student Trends at UCLA runway show is incorporating early 2000s trends into her sustainable fashion line. Read more...
Photo: Third-year sociology student Christabel Odoi (left) and second-year geography/environmental studies student Nancy Nan (right) pose on a bench in denim ensembles from Nan’s sustainable fashion line for the Fashion and Student Trends at UCLA spring runway show. In giving recycled fabrics a new life, Nan said she recognizes the fashion industry is a big source of pollution and believes its future depends on environmentally friendly practices. (Chelsea Westman/Daily Bruin staff)
From Marilyn Monroe to Audrey Hepburn, Sabrina Costa’s latest collection is conjuring the spirits of greats. The fourth-year biology student will debut her newest pieces at Fashion and Student Trends at UCLA’s annual runway show May 27. Read more...
Photo: Fourth-year psychobiology student Meghan He (left) and fourth-year biology student Sabrina Costa (left) stand together wearing Costa’s designs for the Fashion and Student Trends at UCLA spring runway show. Costa said her designs were inspired by the Met Gala and historical looks that remain timeless. (Ashley Kenney/Photo editor)
This post was updated May 22 at 9:29 p.m. Hahna Song is beading her way through Westwood. Creating products ranging from phone charms to accessories, the first-year biology student said she began selling handmade beaded jewelry when she started attending UCLA. Read more...
Photo: Hahna Song smiles as she shows off her beaded creations in her hands. Song, a first-year biology student, said she hopes to keep customers reminded of their younger selves with her designs. (Megan Cai/Daily Bruin)
Sammie’s Sweet Shoppe is more than just icing on the cake. Third-year communication student Sam Manuel began her baking Instagram account in 2019 and turned to the platform as a creative outlet at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more...
Photo: Third-year communication student Sam Manuel holds a cake topped with raspberries and adorned with green flowers. Manuel said she views cakes as creative challenges, experimenting with flavors and decoration. (Courtesy of Sam Manuel)
