Friday, July 4

FAST 2022: Student designer duo to showcase bold, bedazzled formalwear in runway show

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)


FAST 2022: Spring runway show encourages creativity among student designers

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)


FAST 2022: Old fashion trends turn sustainable in student-made clothing line

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)


FAST 2022: Sabrina Costa draws design inspiration from past in runway collection

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)


Cinematic Culture: Mysteries let audiences find logic and security in a confused world

From lighthearted rom-coms to bloodcurdling horror flicks, movies tend to follow a formula for storytelling made successful by the predecessors of their genres. Given the recurring character and narrative archetypes that characterize each genre, people have come to know and identify with these tropes by relating them to their own lives. Read more...

Photo: (Tara Desai/Daily Bruin)


Painted Ladies, Outspoken light up Spring Sing with Best Overall Performance win

This post was updated May 22 at 9:15 p.m. Spring Sing has soared once again.  On Friday, Spring Sing brought joy and harmony to an eager crowd at the Los Angeles Tennis Center. Read more...

Photo: (From left to right) Dressed in black, Painted Ladies members and fourth-year students Sophie Shapiro, Amy Lyn Williams, Jeilani Rhone-Collins and Addison Wingate sing with their instruments in hand. The band was awarded the Bruin’s Choice Award and tied with interdisciplinary group Outspoken for Best Overall Performance. (Anika Chakrabarti/Assistant Photo editor)


Film review: ‘Men’ reveals monstrosity of misogyny with gory visuals but lacks cohesive plot

A24’s latest horror flick just barely delivers in its chilling social commentary. Released in theaters Friday, “Men” follows troubled widow Harper (Jessie Buckley) as she retreats to the countryside, where a mysterious being in the woods begins to terrorize her – a classic but overused horror movie trope. Read more...

Photo: Jessie Buckley plays Harper Marlowe in A24’s “Men.” (Courtesy of A24)