Climate change is real and it’s happening now. Fromfossil fuelemissions and greenhouse gases, to the growing ecological footprints of individuals all across the country, our earth is in a state of crisis. These are only a few layers to the broader crisis we are facing while simultaneously waiting for government officials to implement some form of policy to change this broken system.
This year’s Met Gala was anything but boring. Feathers, tulles and neons saturated the pink carpet of the famous event that took place on Monday, May 6th. The theme, inspired by Susan Sontag’s 1964 essay “Camp: Notes on Fashion,” mainly featured over-the-top aesthetics. The vagueness and confusion surrounding “camp” invited every member of the celebrity guest list to apply their own definition of the theme.
Packed with culinary destinations, it is easy to get lost in the ranging variety of options for food on Liberty Street. When wandering down this happy part of town, many locations stick out, but when it comes to Ann Arbor’s best spot for Mediterranean food, look no further than Jerusalem Garden. With reasonable prices, cozy seating, and the freshest tabouli, Jerusalem Garden simply cannot be beat when it comes to quality, companionship, and all around authentic food.
Located at one of the busiest corners of South University - a hub for food, entertainment and nightlife- sits Good Time Charley’s, an energetic environment where food, friends, sports and drinks come together. Best known for its bar scene and drink menu, Good Time Charley’s is a student’s go to destination for the classic “fishbowl”. Ranging in flavors from the “California Beach Party” to “Purple Rain” these actual fishbowl sized beverages are the focal point of at least half of students’ Instagram accounts.
How did people begin to see Air Force 1s as popular opposed to weird shoes that the hipsters wore at school? The answer lies in the effect of mob mentality.
Collaboration is a pillar of the Michigan Fashion Media Summit. Whether it be with fellow attendees, or through panel conversations, the entire event offers a business approach to fashion, making it a truly one of a kind event on campus.
When fashion designer Gianni Versace was murdered outside of his luxurious mansion in Miami Beach, Florida, the devastated fashion world assumed the iconic brand was dead. With the house’s fearless leader gone at a mere 50 years, designers and style connoisseurs alike were prepared to leave his brand in the dust. After all, in fashion, one day you’re in, as for the next day … well you know the rest.
A pioneer in self-branding and material use, Cross is changing the definition of what it means to be both an artist and designer, a concept the RAW show catered to.
If we believe that something is truly worth the amount of attention we are giving it, we need to show it not through our articles or social media posts but by actually just continuing to do it.
Creativity saturated the event, from the pre-show that included dance, spoken word and musical pieces, to the closing collection, The Red Scene, which allowed members of EnspiRED to show their own inspiration for looks they styled themselves.