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UCLA student books it to Instagram with page dedicated to her passion for reading

This post was updated Nov. 8 at 1:47 p.m. A single Magic Tree House book sparked Sophia Newton’s “bookstagram.” The third-year physiological science student said she created her Instagram account on her 20th birthday to formally share books she has read, and to inspire others to find their own reading passions. Read more...

Photo: Third-year physiological science student Sophia Newton said she created her “bookstagram” to share her love for sci-fi and fantasy, and help others find their passions through reading. (Lauren Kim/Daily Bruin)


Student expands new apparel, accessory brand one stitch at a time

This post was updated March 11 at 4:52 p.m. Shleggwear is weaving novelty into wearable accessories. Inspired to create her own free-spirited style of clothing, third-year architectural studies and art student Sofia Chang started her small business and Instagram account in early October. Read more...

Photo: Third-year architectural studies and art student Sofia Chang started her business Shleggwear in October, and uses her platform to sell whimsical fiber art creations from hats to masks to belts. (Mattias de los Rios Rogers/Daily Bruin)


Pop-up review: Latrine reigns supreme at interactive event based on Amazon’s ‘Fairfax’

This post was updated Nov. 4 at 12:08 p.m. Attention all Hypebeasts – the Latrine store just dropped its latest collection. Amazon Prime’s latest animated television series centering on the social media and image-obsessed next generation, “Fairfax,” is opening a pop-up pulled straight from the screen. Read more...

Photo: Pulled straight from Amazon Prime’s new show “Fairfax,” The Latrine pop-up features a statue out front of a hype beast beekeeper in full decked out in branded gear. The space melds pop culture with the show’s plot line, centered around (Natalie Brown/Daily Bruin)




UCLA student tailors creative outlet into embroidery business

This post was updated Oct. 31 at 9:55 p.m. Andrea Karkafi is stitching her way to success. The third-year communication and psychology student created her business, Los Angeles Embroidery, during the pandemic out of boredom and an eagerness to find a hobby that channeled her creative expression, she said. Read more...

Photo: Third-year communication and psychology student Andrea Karkafi holds hoops from her business, Los Angeles Embroidery. Started because of boredom and a need to channel her creative expression, she said she hopes to eventually turn the hobby into a part-time job. (Harold Lee/Daily Bruin)


Coterie Couture: Rave fashion embraces individualism through bold, eclectic styles

What someone wears speaks volumes about who they are as a person, and the same can be said for the styles associated with various movements and cultures. Read more...

Photo: Rave Wonderland offers vibrant looks for the modern day EDM and festival scene. The subculture was initially an underground space of social liberation and inclusivity, which eventually melded with electronic music and grew to what it is today. (Courtesy of Vinnie Rossiello)



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