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Hopefully through this blog, you have been able to realize that our student body can be pretty fashionable when we want to be (every day or for the job fair once a semester.) But among us, how many have a hidden dream of joining the fashion industry? Which of us CompSci, Busi, Chbe, Engl, Chem, etc. majors secretly ache to also major in Fashion? But have set aside our dreams of designing and styling for our greater dreams of leading and saving the [non-fashion] world? A lot of people imagine Rice students to graduate into engineering, law, and medicine jobs/schools. As much as the majority of us fit this stereotype, there will be some who continue 'unconventional' and enter fields not spoken about on campus.  I am honored and pleased to introduce to you all one of these unconventional people, Will Rice '11, Deanne Nguyen! She graduated with a linguistics background and currently works in Seoul, South Korea with a news agency but, most importantly, is the co-founder ...

Name: Ryan Kim College: Duncan '14 Major: Mechanical Engineering Pre-Med Describe your style: "I'm a minimalist. I focus mostly on my pants, shoes, shirts, and then cardigans or whatever the outerwear. But I feel like giving a little bit of detail... brings you up to another level. So I often wear a pocket square with my blazer, or, if I'm wearing really simple toned cardigan or shirt, I try to boost it up a little with my glasses because they're a little more flashy [he has four different pairs] or I'll wear nicer shoes. I'm always balancing back and forth between classy casual and formal." How is your closet fit for a college budget? "My principle is when you need to spend, you need to spend. But if not, save up all that money." Most people believe I'm super lavish, but I'm actually kind of frugal. "I focus most of my money on my shoes and outerwear." Since people will mostly focus on your outerwear, s...

Name: Elle Eccles College: Martel '15 Major: English & Psychology Describe your style : My color palette typically involves reds and burgundies, corals and pinks, turquoises and dark blues. And purple. Lots of purple. I’m careful to only buy things that go well with my skin tone, although black and white and red is also a great combo that I keep coming back to. Style Inspiration: I get my ideas from the styles of my peers, TV show characters, strangers on the street—really, keeping a style-inclined eye out helps me get an idea of what looks good on what body type, what colors go well together, etc., and I often end up organizing not just my look but my friends’ looks as well. That being said, I don’t approach style as a way to dress, I approach style as a creative outlet. It’s something I feel. And I’m always looking to change things up, always reinventing old outfits as a way of creating just one more thing that’s nice to look at. Favorite Clothing Item : E...

" I bought the pants when traveling in Greece. They were just so beautiful and they make such a statement."   Name : Belle Douglass College : Martel ‘16 Major : Psychology What's your favorite clothing item : I love dresses, but I think my true obsession is with shoes. I own over 30 pairs. " I found the dress for $5 at a thrift store. I love these red boots. Red is definitely my favorite accent color, it just adds so much life to an outfit. I especially love the black, white, and red color scheme. " Making my own clothes : I first learned to sew at age 10 when my grandmother taught me to make clothes for my dolls. We cut patterns out of newspaper, and I sewed the clothes by hand. I now have a sewing machine (it used to belong to my great-grandmother) and cut patterns out of pattern paper, but I still love making clothes. I have a very loose process when it comes to designing things: sometimes I have a shape in my head that I really wa...

Name : Sarah Percival    College : Duncan '14 Major : Math & Statistics  Describe your personal style: Colorful, simple, modern. Favorite places to shop : Forever 21, Buffalo Exchange, other thrift and consignment stores. What is your style journey? Why do you dress the way you dress? I want to be able to express myself visually, but I can't really draw or paint so I use my clothes to make a statement. It's easier to put on a pretty dress in the morning rather than putting on pants and a shirt. I'm pretty lazy in the morning, so I like to do things that are quick. Any fashion or style tips? Shop at thrift stores, 'cause you can find really interesting things that are really cheap. Photographer Statement : "I featured Sarah because she has a unique, colorful style that really stands out." -Nathan Alison

Name:   Brittney Xu College:  Brown '14 Major:  English & Economics Describe your style in three words. Evolving, Vibrant/Colorful What was your style journey? The way you dress shapes how others see you--it's always an experiment for me. It's fascinating that people react differently when I dress up and each outfit feels like a different costume or personality. That's why I can't quite pin down my personal style, because it's dependent on who I want to be that day. I believe in fashion's power to challenge people's expectations and speak against authority. You say you experiment--what do you look for in people's expectations? What's a "successful experiment"? If I'm trying to look good, I could try to get compliments, of course. If I'm feeling cynical, maybe I'll subvert how you're "supposed to dress". Any reaction is successful, because what I'm inter...

Name:  Ashley Ugarte College: Martel Major: Health Sciences and Environmental Policy Studies Describe your style: Sexy, Confident, Eclectic, with a touch of vintage What inspires your style?:  My mom, she was and still is a fashion icon in my eyes. Always starting trends and would rock MC Hammer pants back in the 80's. Gotta love her. Favorite Place to Shop: Definitely secondhand clothing stores, thrift shops, and vintage boutiques. You run into lots of gems there. Then there's always Urban Outfitters, American Apparel, and Anthropologie, a few of my faves for when I decide against being entirely eco-friendly.    Favorite clothing item: High-waisted anything. I seriously can't wear normal pants, shorts, or skirts anymore.  #1 Accessory:     Earrings. Only studs. Otherwise I feel naked or look like a chola... no hoop earrings for me thank you very much!  Tips, yo?:  Don't be afraid to be...

Name:  Nathan Alison College: Brown College '14 Major: Computer Science Describe your style: Classy-ish, geek-chic. What motivates you to dress up everyday? It's a cascading feedback loop---people liked it when I dressed up so I started experimenting more until I dress like this everyday. People actually get mad when I don't dress up. It makes me more confident and helps me stand out---plus it's fun. Any fashion faux pas? Senior year of high school, I wore exclusively pastel polo shirts. How do you feel about fashion trends? I believe in them so much as they are something to subvert. They exist but you can work around them. What inspires your style of dressing? I try to be as unbound by time period as possible. My bow tie/suit combo has been around since the 1800's. I purposefully fit different decades into my aesthetic. Any fashion advice?  Maybe a lot of people have the mindset that "You don't h...

Name:  Spring Li College: Hanszen '14 Major: Cognitive Sciences How would you describe your style:  I don't really have a set one - one day I'm all street and funky, the next day I'm a flowery girly girl.  It's as different as the weather!

Top: T by Alexander Wang | Bottom: Levi's | Shoes: Dr. Marten | Sunglasses: OAK NYC Name:  Jackson Tyler College: Jones '17 Major:  Architecture  What's one word to describe your style, and why:  Kids. Because I always think of fucked up west coast kids when I choose my clothes. Favorite item of clothing:  My APC coat, because it's beautiful and perfect. It's very minimalist. Favorite place to shop:  Barney's NY, the Goodwill outlet distribution center, or a shop in Portland called Stand-up Comedy. #1 Fashion Do: Skinny cargo pants, I'm really liking those. #1 Fashion Don't: Floral. Florals are so gross. Fuck nature, who cares about it anyways. Also, Tory Burch. Top: Base Range | Bottom: J. Crew | Shoes: Converse Top: Assembly New York | Coat: APC | Bottom: Dockers | Shoes: Nike | Bag: WANT les essentials de la vie

Name: Michael Awalt College: Hanszen '16 Major: Architecture  Favorite Decade: I don't try to find inspiration from the past, but if I could pick one, it would probably be the 80s. The 80s seem awesome. #1 Fashion Do:  "Guys, the best rule of thumb for what you are wearing is to have one truly bold item per outfit - nothing more. Don't make your outfit a competition within itself. If you're looking to add color, try a vibrant solid color shirt with a pair of black, white, gray, or dark wash jeans. Another way to add color is through pants. Many stores are starting to carry colored denim now and the variety is endless. Don't cop-out on the color though-- get something bright and vibrant. Be sure to wear something very subtle with the pants though, and don't be too coordinated with the pants or its starts too look tacky. And don't get orange pants. Just don't." #1 Fashion Don't:  Those toe-shoe things. What the hell are p...