Winter 2012 Issue

Hepburn's ClosetWinter 2012

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Letter from the EditorAs we begin that one month of glorious winter break after a

semester of stressing over papers, exams and for seniors, theses, here issome holiday cheer for you to lift your spirits, give your aching brains arest, and jump start your merrymaking!

For our feature photoshoot we decided to do a modern take on theclassic ballet, The Nutcracker. In addition, this issue is jam-packed witharticles for you to peruse at your leisure (ideally in a cosy chair with amug of hot chocolate and marshmallows).

2012 has been great for Hepburn's Closet: Our first issue received1,052 views in the first four days following its release (not too shabbyconsidering our total undergraduate student body is approximately 1300students). Our For Sale/Free Extravaganza was largely successful and

gave creative Mawrters the chance toshowcase their incredible creationson the runway in the Duct TapeFashion Show. We've got even moreplanned for 2013! So stay tuned,Mawrters, and we'll see you in thenew year!

Cheers,Jessica Tan, Editor-in-Chief

Table of ContentsWinter Trends for 2012..............................................................................6

Fashion in Paris........................................................................................10

MMM x H&M: Sneaky Fashion for Everyone......................................18

Well­Wired: The Whimsical Jewelry of Hannah Frank...................24

FEATURE: Holiday Fashion Inspired by The Nutcracker...............32

Great Runway Moments in Modern History.........................................50

Good Morning, Sleepyhead:10 Ways to Keep it Chic...........................60

Words of Wisdom......................................................................................64

HepClo at the Mawr..................................................................................66

Table of ContentsWinter Trends for 2012..............................................................................6

Fashion in Paris........................................................................................10

MMM x H&M: Sneaky Fashion for Everyone......................................18

Well­Wired: The Whimsical Jewelry of Hannah Frank...................24

FEATURE: Holiday Fashion Inspired by The Nutcracker...............32

Great Runway Moments in Modern History.........................................50

Good Morning, Sleepyhead:10 Ways to Keep it Chic...........................60

Words of Wisdom......................................................................................64

HepClo at the Mawr..................................................................................66

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Winter Trends for 2012Written by Eutha Gyaltshen

Incorporating Winter 2012 Trendsinto our wardrobesWhile it is important to developa personal sense of style and not alwaysmindlessly follow the whims of fashion,for those of us who love clothes, it isalways fun to add pieces and participatein certain trends that strike our fancy.Also, if you plan on shopping at all overthe holidays you will notice that manyclothing stores have been guided by theshape and color of these winter trends.Note: This article is not suggesting anymajor changes to the wardrobe, just newbits of color here and there to liven upthe typical winter wardrobe ofMawrters. Add some pizazz to yourcollection of sweaters, scarves, andboots that help you survive the chillyweather.

Shopping TrendsThe key to incorporating trendsof a season into your wardrobe is to beselective of the tons of trends that are“fashionable” each season. Aninexpensive and fun way to incorporatetrends are through the use ofaccessories. If it’s a color trend, you caneasily sport the new style by getting abelt or a scarf in the season’s hottestcolors without breaking the bank.

And before heading off to buy acertain trend, whether it is to King ofPrussia, South Street or even onlineshopping―shop your closet first. A lotof the times we forget that we may havesome of these trendy items in ourclosets already.Winter 2012 Trends to try

This winter instead of the normalblack or grey wool coat why not go forone in a nice jewel tone color: a cobaltblue, a forest green, or a deep lushpurple color? For many who mightalready own a jewel tone coat and maywant to try something different thiswinter, you could try the faux fur trend.Also, many of us on campuspractically live in sweaters during themonths of winter, so make a boldstatement with a comfy graphic sweaterthis season.However, the trend that is goingto make the biggest impact this winter ismetallic anything. From shoes to nails,metallic colors have been gracing therunways of Chanel and all the other bigfashion houses for the 2012 wintercollections. If you think this trend mightbe too sci-fi for you, try sporting ametallic nail color instead.May this winter be a stylishlycomfortable one. Stay warm, and stayfabulous! ♠

Winter Trends For 2012by Eutha Gyaltshen

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Fashion in Paris

Written and photographed by Tirsa Delate

Fashion in ParisWritten and photographed by Tirsa Delate

Although fashion as self-expression isabundant in America, it is a global concept that isexhibited by people everywhere. Paris is arguablyfashion’s place of origin and the epicenter of trendsand haute couture. I am from New York City, so I lovestreet fashion and always keep my eyes out for what iscurrently trending. This past summer, I went to Parisand observed terrific fashion on both the men andwomen and saw some absolutely beautiful clothing inthe store windows. Paris is known for its gorgeous andunique boutiques― luckily, while I was there, I had theamazing chance to shop in some of them.What I love about Parisian fashion is thateverywhere you look there is an interesting,aesthetically pleasing or fashionable ensemble. InEurope, particularly in Paris, fashion is for women andmen. Men in Paris know how to dress well and makestreet fashion even more enjoyable. From what Iobserved, the men wore cool loafers or lace-up boots,neutral or colored pants, handsome jackets, and hadgreat hairstyles to complement their ensemble. Eventhough their outfits were simple, they looked effortless,comfortable, and trendy. Another popular accessory Inoticed was a messenger bag or small purse for men. Itwas refreshing to see guys using a bag (contrary to theAmerican norms of the embarrassing “man purse”);Parisian men gladly embrace the ease of carryingthings as well as completing their outfit. Ladies, it ispossible to find a man who dresses well!

A young man crosses acobblestoned street in Parissporting a casual yet well put-together look

One of the best places to see street fashion, other than thestreet of course, is on the subway, or, as it is called in Paris, lemétro. The metro system is vast and is similar to New York’ssubway system. Since Paris is a huge city, the metro was my primarymethod of transportation, and there were always people comingand going. Incredibly, I saw a lot of women with high heels, andone kind of shoe that was particularly popular was the spiked,chunky platform high-heeled bootie. Not only could these womenwalk in these shoes, in an enormous city no less, but they made itlook extremely chic.I saw women who looked like they had just walked out of Dior’sfashion house and I also saw women who looked just asfashionable but without the name-brand designer. I loved walkingaround the city and feeling inspired by trends that lookedaffordable. After all, is it worth spending $600 on one jacket?

On the street I noticed that oversize bags, 1920s-inspired dresses, colored tights, and high waisted pantswere in style. Although the clothes were gorgeous, Ithink what really made the outfit was the actual womanwearing it. Attitude was an accessory that contributedto the totality of the look. All of these componentsadded to the story of the ensemble. I saw a diversearray of women who differed in features, hair, height,body size, and personal style. Her outfit told me, theobserver, what kind of person she was, and her styleand her tastes.

Surprisingly, there were quite afew affordably-priced boutiques thathad amazing clothing. Unlike myparents, one of my goals on the tripwas to go shopping (duh!) and I foundsome really unique pieces. I found agreat retro fedora-style hat, anadorable owl necklace (Bryn Mawr hadsome influence here), an eye-catchingmustard-colored jacket, a patternedpair of pants and a few chic, fitteddresses. I love having these piecesfrom Paris because I feel like I broughta part of the city home with me.Window shopping was fun but goinginto the stores and boutiques was aneven more surreal experience. Frommy personal experience, I felt that

even if you’re coming in just tobrowse but with no intent to buy, theydon’t give you the stink-eye or look atyou judgmentally.Parisian fashion is not that muchdifferent from New York fashion inthat both cities are trendy andinnovative and have really interestingstreet fashion: women of all classesand races and styles wearing distinctand fashionable clothing. Parisianfashion, however, differs from allother cities because of its deep andhistorical roots in fashion. It still hasextravagant fashion houses and itsboutiques are unrivaled even today.The clothes are beautiful and areahead of their time. Paris itself is anenchanting city thatcharacterizes the fashionsand trends that people wear.Different from somecultures, women and menare on the same plane whenit comes to fashion and thistakes Parisian fashion to awhole new level. ♠

Tirsa poses next to thestorefront of a Parisianboutique in her newly purchasedmustard jacket

EDITORIAL

MMM x H&M:SneakyFashion forEveryoneWritten byVeronicaMaldonado

For some time I’d heard somewhispers floating through the internet,and eventually the truth came out:Maison Martin Margiela was set tocollaborate with H&M in the fall. Myinitial thoughts can’t really be explainedhere, mostly because I don’t know howto spell guttural screeching. After theinitial euphoria faded, the oddness ofthe situation struck me. Why would ahouse as secretive as Margiela’scollaborate with one of the largest fastfashion chains in the world?Now, I don’t mean to come off assome kind of anti-fast fashion elitist. Ido have a number of problems with thefast fashion business (in which clothesmove from the runway to stores as soonas possible in order to capture

current trends), but I often end up bingebuying sweaters in Zara and H&M, so Iguess you could say I understand theappeal.When it comes to designercollaborations, a lot of people throwhate at designers who choose to workwith places like Target and H&Mbecause it supposedly “cheapens thebrand.” But really it’s all a load of B.S. tobe honest. Personally, I think it’s greatwhen designers decide to widen theirmarket a little, making them moreaccessible to all of us fans with morelimited resources. And really, who elsebut a loyal follower is going to lay downsome decent money to strap themselvesinto a horizontal dress?One could always argue that a

company like H&M creates a lesser-quality designer garment. I admit, it’strue. But I can’t tell you how many timesI’ve walked around Barney’s or BergdorfGoodman (or any similar places) andfound a cheap-feeling garment that costover $900. Sometimes it just comesdown to branding.This being said, I still felt ratherstrange about the MMM x H&Mcollection. It’s not something that camealong with the release of the Commedes Garçons, Versace or Marnicollections, but something unique to theMMM situation. MaisonMartin Margiela hasalways been a not-so-secret fascination for me.I love the branding, theshows, the clothes, thestores, even the labels.For some unnamablereason, they bothfrighten and enthrall me.The backstory behindthe line and designer areintriguing on their own,but I’ve admittedlyadded a few of my ownmental flourishes. Icould give you my own version of theMargiela line, but here are the highlycondensed facts:• Martin Margiela is a real person (wethink).• He designed for Gautier for a fewyears before launching his own label.• The first collection under the MaisonMartin Margiela label was released in1988.• Martin Margiela is extremely reclusive.He speaks through fax message andnever appears at his shows.• In 2002 the company was sold to

Diesel.• At some point after the acquisition,Martin left the label.• It is now headed by a shadowy team ofanonymous designers.And that’s about all you need toknow in terms of timeline. There havebeen a lot of whispers about whyMargiela left his own label, when, andwho he’s offered it to, but it mostlycomes down to speculation. The brandis as secretive and hazy now as it wasduring Martin’s time there.The cryptic nature ofit all made me feel likea member of somesecret club. Granted,one without amembership, but amember nonetheless.I’d consider myself tobe relativelyknowledgeable aboutthe label and its work,but my lack of a singlepiece is still enough tofeel inadequate about.I’ve been saving what Ican for some time,pining after Tabi Boots, faux fur coats,and reverse-hemmed dresses, but Ifigured these would find their way intomy closet long after graduating andfinding myself a job.But then along came H&M,promising me cheap(er) Margiela I couldhave now. In a way, I felt stupidlyconfused. The brand was so secret, sohidden and mythical to me that for somereason I couldn’t understand how I’dreact to seeing it inside a large retailer. Ilove MMM as much as I do CDG, butRei’s desire to enter the fast fashionworld didn’t feel as alien to me. I don’t

"Martin Margiela isextremely reclusive.He speaks throughfax message and

never appears at hisshows."

know why, as both labels have reason todo so. Both CDG and MMM have along history of deconstructing bothgarments and the lines of high and lowfashion. Thus, in a sense, why wouldn’tthey use H&M as a little fashionexperiment?It makes logical sense, but Isuppose that I didn’t want the brand tolose its mysterious appeal. Seeingdeconstructed jackets in the windowdisplays of H&M makes a large part ofme want to grab an un-initiatedcustomer by the shoulders and declare“IT’S MY SECRET, NOT YOURS!”But maybe I shouldn’t haveworried. I didn’t make it to openingmorning, but my perfect mother did,and she informed me that it was mostlyjust herself in line. I’ve seen pictures ofthe lines outside the big stores thatmorning, and from the interviews Igather that most are Margiela fans. Afew others are people who discoveredMMM through the H&M campaigns.I’ve personally visited the Margieladisplay in Philly and forced my way intothe 5th avenue flagship in NYC duringthe Black Friday opening because I’dseen a full rack of trompe l’oeilbodysuits through the window. Everytime I’ve been, I’ve only seen about oneor two other people shopping besidesmyself. There are a few curiousonlookers, but they usually dismiss theclothing with some detrimentalcomment. Hitched hem skirts aren’t foreveryone, I suppose.The fact is, the mystique hasn’tleft the brand for me. Watching peoplebecome bewildered at the concept of aduvet coat proved that I’m a chronicover-reactor. And overall, I’m extremelycontent with the collection. Where elsewould I be able to get some of

Margiela’s Greatest Hits? Some maythink they are not “real” Margiela butthey are and if you say otherwise thenget out. These are my new children. I’malready making plans to go home andpile all my pieces atop my bed and sleepon them. ♠

Some of the designs from the Maison Martin Margiela for H&M Collection

Some of the designs from the Maison Martin Margiela for H&M Collection

A necklace made with black, yellow,and silver wire.On opposite page: A bracelet withexhibits Hannah's chainmaille style.

Steffi Feldman, one ofHepburn's Closet's assistant editorssits down with Hannah Frank, aMawrter who has a gift for makingwire jewelry.How and why did you start making yourjewelry? Did anything initially inspire you?

My mother initially inspired me tostart creating jewelry. She makes allsorts of fine jewelry with gemstonesand Swarovski crystals. She helpedme to get started making jewelry andgot me to my firstshow, and she stillhelps me with thebusiness end ofthings.Why wire?

We started usinganodized aluminumwire because it waseasily pliable andquite colorful, whichmade it easiest to make rings with.Those were the first thing I made outof the wire, and for a while, the onlythings.What kind of things have you made?

As I mentioned, I started out makingthe rings. At first I sold them as a tinysub-booth at my mother's own show.About a year or so after I first startedmaking jewelry I expanded to chain-maille bracelets, then key chains andnecklace charms. Most recently thispast summer I've expanded fartherand now offer necklaces and armbands in various designs.

What sells the most?It depends on the venue. Rings arealways popular because they are prettycheap, and were made withcustomization in mind, since theytake no more than 2 minutes to make,on the spot. Some places the armbands are incredibly popular, butreally it always varies.

What’s your favorite thing you’ve made?I don't know that I have a favorite. Iknow that iskind of a cop-out but it's justtoo hard tochoose. Eachone of mypieces is reallyunique anddifferent and Ireally like themall for differentreasons.

Do you take commissioned requests?I definitely do custom orders! It'sactually part of my slogan. "Youdesign it, I'll make it!" That's how Istarted doing decorative names andinitials, and most recently someonecustom ordered a mask from me.How do you get inspiration for your pieces?What is the creative process like?

Inspiration for each piece comesfrom a combination of places: HowI'm feeling, the person who orderedit, the colors they chose, if I want totry a challenge or something new, if I

want to reinvent a previous way ofcreating something I've made before.Sometimes I just twist things untilthey looks like something and then gofrom there. Once you have the basicform of making something down,there is a lot of room for personalimprovisation on what the end resultends up looking like.How do you physically make them?

I actually get this question a lot. Theanswer I give to little kids who ask isalways, "Magic." It's pretty difficult toexplain only in words how I go aboutmaking each piece. Each type of itemhas a unique process when crafting.However, the long and the short of itis I take some wire, cut it to thedesired length, and then twist itaround until I end up with somethingpretty that I'm proud of.

Where have you sold them?I've sold them all over Pennsylvania,New Jersey, and New York. I usuallysell at craft shows and farmersmarkets. Each summer I do regularTuesday and Saturday shows at Rice'sFlea and Farmers Market in NewHope, PA. I also have an Estyshop,Etsy.com/shop/RingItOnGal,though at the moment I am stillworking on setting it up.

Would you say that your jewelry is areflection of your personality? Why or whynot?I think my jewelry certainly has a partof me in it. I am the one creating it,

after all. The material that I use isdefinitely one that appeals to me andis one that I love to work with andone that I would (and do) wear. Mypersonal sales slogan is somethingalong the lines of "For your benefit!"in that my goal is for everyone towalk away from my booth happy withwhat they received. I love doingcustom orders and it's part of whathas made me successful, I think. Thepart of me that is incredibly freespirited and loves choice definitelyinfluences that aspect of my craft.Where do you want this business to go in thefuture? Do you have plans for it?I absolutely have plans to continuethis business into the future. It's a funway to spend my time and a great wayto make some money. This has beenmy "Summer Job" for the last 4summers and will probably be a niceway to augment my income when I'ma struggling author surviving onramen noodles in a one-bedroomapartment in New York, hahaha. Butin all seriousness my next step is toget my Etsy shop up and running sothat I can reach a wider audience andreally get this business off theground. ♠

Above: an assortment of rings. Each of Hannah's pieces are unique.

Artist Spotl ight:

Hannah Frank

Hannah Frank is a sophomore at BrynMawr College and is a member of the LightedFools, a Bi-Co Improv Group. She gladlyaccepts custom orders and may be contactedthrough her Bryn Mawr email or her businessaccount, [email protected] and offersdelivery anywhere on the Bryn Mawr campus.

Left: A close-up of one of Hannah's ringsreveals the intricate detail and craftmanshipthat goes into her work.

Feature cover page photographed by Jessica TanSynopsis written by Sarah Bochicchio

The curtains open to a young Clara and her brother, Fritz, eagerly awaitingthe Christmas party that their parents are hosting. Soon the guests arrive, but thechildren are most excited for the arrival of Uncle Herr Drosselmeier, who gives to eachgirl, a doll, and to each boy, a toy horse. Clara, however, is the recipient of a nutcracker,which becomes the center of attention. The children play and the adults dance, but theguests must eventually leave. When everyone is gone, Clara and Fritz are sent to bed.In the middle of the night, Clara sneaks downstairs to find her nutcracker. Shefalls asleep, but awakens when mice begin scurrying across the room. Suddenly, the roomgrows larger, along with the Christmas tree, the toys, and the nutcracker. The life-sizenutcracker and his army of toy soldiers engage in battle with the mice. When thenutcracker is about to be defeated, Clara throws her shoe at the mouse king, giving thenutcracker an opportunity for victory. The act ends with Clara and the nutcrackerwalking into the forest as snow dances around them.In act two, the pair is brought to the Land of Sweets. The nutcracker is revealedto be a prince and Clara, his princess. In their honor, dances are performed by thedifferent sweets: Marzipan, Hot Chocolate, Coffee, Tea, Mother Ginger, and CandyCanes. The dances celebrate the defeat of the mouse king, ending in a pas de deuxperformed by the Sugar Plum Fairy and her Cavalier.

The curtains open to a young Clara and her brother, Fritz, eagerly awaitingthe Christmas party that their parents are hosting. Soon the guests arrive, but thechildren are most excited for the arrival of Uncle Herr Drosselmeier, who gives to eachgirl, a doll, and to each boy, a toy horse. Clara, however, is the recipient of a nutcracker,which becomes the center of attention. The children play and the adults dance, but theguests must eventually leave. When everyone is gone, Clara and Fritz are sent to bed.In the middle of the night, Clara sneaks downstairs to find her nutcracker. Shefalls asleep, but awakens when mice begin scurrying across the room. Suddenly, the roomgrows larger, along with the Christmas tree, the toys, and the nutcracker. The life-sizenutcracker and his army of toy soldiers engage in battle with the mice. When thenutcracker is about to be defeated, Clara throws her shoe at the mouse king, giving thenutcracker an opportunity for victory. The act ends with Clara and the nutcrackerwalking into the forest as snow dances around them.In act two, the pair is brought to the Land of Sweets. The nutcracker is revealedto be a prince and Clara, his princess. In their honor, dances are performed by thedifferent sweets: Marzipan, Hot Chocolate, Coffee, Tea, Mother Ginger, and CandyCanes. The dances celebrate the defeat of the mouse king, ending in a pas de deuxperformed by the Sugar Plum Fairy and her Cavalier.

Sarah BochicchioasClara

Sarah portrays Clara, theprotagonist of TheNutcracker, dressed in apale pink pleated dressand black tights.

Katherine LittrellasToy Soldier

Katherine embodies the toysoldier's spirit with a grey militaryjacket, leatherette leggings, and akerchief for a pop of colour.

Sarah AndrewasThe Mouse King

Sarah strikes an intimidatingly fiercestance, channeling the defiantattitude of the Mouse King. Shesports a satin corset top, croppedvelvet jacket and red cape.

Lauren MalamedasA Flower

The forest that Clara enters afterher victory over the Mouse King isfull of life: The essence of flowersis captured with Lauren's purplechiffon top over a wine-colouredvelvet gown. A dark lip lends agothic touch to the ensemble.

Sarah Friesen-JohnsonasThe Snow Queen

In the forest, snow falls allaround Clara. Sarah personifiesthe ethereal feel of fallingsnow with a delicate ruffledress and an embroidered hairornament.

Raquel TreichelasHot Chocolate

Raquel's outfit comprises anivory lace top and flowingbrown pants, completed withanimal print heels and a satinbow. She captures thewarmth and rich flavour ofhot chocolate.

Priya GuptaasThe Sugar PlumFairy

Priya does a modern takeon the sugar plum fairywith a salmon-coloureddress with a plungingneckline accentuated by ajewel-encrusted collarnecklace.

Great Runway Momentsin Modern History

Written by Morgan Turner

Great Runway Momentsin Modern History

Written by Morgan Turner

Great RunwayMoments inModern HistoryWritten by Morgan TurnerRunway fashion is an art; don’tlet anyone tell you otherwise. Like mostart, it is metaphorical and at times self-referential. The presentation of fashionwithin the format of a runwayproduction allows a designer to give hisor her individual pieces a dynamicsense—usually providing a theme ordirection which an audience can utilizeto interpret these works. Pieces youmight have seen in a lookbook or adcampaign somewhere are suddenlymoving, showcased by the gait of amodel and surrounded incomplementary lighting, with set

decoration and music. The best runwaypresentations always some sort ofnarrative, so the viewer has a story tofollow as each look makes its waydownthe catwalk. Some traditionallyepic runway greats? Christian Dior,John Galliano, and, of course,Alexander McQueen.Alexander McQueenS/S 1999

In one of the most unforgettablemoments in fashion history, AlexanderMcQueen sent model Shalom Harlowdown the runway and had her stand ona revolving platform while two roboticarms spray-painted the gown she wore.A carefully choreographedperformance, this moment was inspiredby Rebecca Horn’s installation of twomachine guns firing red paint at one

another. It was an episode ofperformance art, the result of whichlent insight into the creative processandthe symbolism behind McQueen’sworks. A designer with a notablydistinct style that earned him greatprestige in the fashion world, McQueenwas likely the greatest visionary inhistory in terms of his presentationand his ability to convey meaning sowordlessly.ChanelF/W 2010

Those of you who know fashionknow Karl Lagerfeld, head designerand creative director of Chanel—andyou know that “subtle” is not a part ofhis vocabulary. His only competitionwhen it comes to over-the-top,

ridiculous production value is himself.So in order to outdo the impressivestandard he has set for his shows,Lagerfield imported an entireiceberg from Sweden to feature in hiswinter show for Chanel in 2010.Sustainable? No. Meaningful? Notreally. A statement? Very much so. Themoment that fashion editors, bloggers,and writers entered the room, this thingmade history.

On opposite page: Alexander McQueen,S/S 1999Below: Chanel, F/W 2010

Louis VuittonF/W 2011Marc Jacobs is no stranger to innovation. While not as visionary asMcQueen nor as bold as Lagerfeld, Marc Jacobs still manages to becaptivating. More than anything, his designs are likeable. Relatable. Slightlyoff key, yet alluring. In his fall show for Louis Vuitton last year, he managedto juggle an American in Paris-eqsue theme with an air of unmistakableelegance. In a feat that must have been painstakingly choreographed, Jacobscommissioned the use of four working elevators in his runway presentation,and had models arrive one by one as bellhops opened the elevator doors forthem before their inevitable struts down the catwalk.

Above and right: Louis Vuitton,F/W 2011

Alexander McQueen, S/S 2005,“It’s Only a Game”Runway is about more thanfashion; it’s also about production valueand entertainment. For McQueen’sSpring/Summer 2005 show, he created a

living chess game in which the modelswere called forward as though they wereactual chess pieces. While the result wassomewhat less narrative than McQueen’s

usual fare, it provided a brilliant andhumorous avenue through which anaudience was able to interpret and enjoythe art before it.

Alexander McQueenS/S 2001“Voss”Honestly, if I didn’t have a pagelimit, I would tell you all about everysingle Alexander McQueen show thatever happened. You should see all ofthem; the man was a virtuoso. Each ofhis shows had a name, and with it, apersonality. Mostly these are difficult todescribe and are better seen and heardthan read. During this particular show,Voss, McQueen had all his modelsshuffle into a room encased in one-waymirrors, so that the audience, sittingoutside the room, had a full view of theinterior though the models could onlysee themselves. Behind them, a graybox grounded the scene and providedsomething to which the eye could be

drawn. The walls, above and below themirrors, were padded to evoke the ideaof an asylum. Models wanderedthrough the exhibit, touching themirrors, batting at nonexistent bugs,dancing, and at times destroying thevery clothes that they wore. In thefinale, the sides of this mysterious boxcollapsed and revealed what lay inside: awoman, nude, who reclined on a chaiselounge wearing a gas mask and coveredin live moths. McQueen’s work wasalways very political, and though he wasa fashion designer, this show was meantto be a statement on the consequencesof vanity—insanity… and monstrosity.

FendiF/W 2007The only unusual thing about thisparticular runway production is that itoccurred on the Great Wall of China,which is pretty ridiculous. If you’veever been to the Great Wall, you knowthat it is quite a hike to get up there onyour own, much less drag an entirerunway production and an audience tothe site. I can’t imagine what the cost ofthis must have been; though it musthave been a serious ordeal for KarlLagerfeld’s people. ♠

Left: Alexander McQueen, S/S2001, "Voss"Above: Fendi, F/W 2007

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Good Morning, Sleepyhead10 Ways to Keep it ChicWritten by N.C.S. Barker

Good Morning Sleepyhead: 10 Ways to Keep it ChicWritten by N.C.S. Barker

Do you have a huge pile of clothes on the floor, but nothing to wear? Well, it’s not my job to direct you to the laundry room, but once your clothes are clean, maybe I can help you out.Here are ten tips I’ve learned to get dressed fast and fashionably in the morning.1. Organize your closet by color.

I f you’re l ike pre-Bryn Mawr me, then your closet is organized by type of clothes, if it’s

even organized at al l . (I used to operate out of a floordrobe, myself. ) Well , I l istened to my

mom for once and tried organizing my closet and dresser by color. I can’t begin to say how

many benefits there are to doing this. I could write a whole ‘nother article on reasons why

you should organize your closet by color. My personal advice: don’t have an OCD attack like

I did and make sure they’re in a perfect gradient. You’l l just drive yourself insane keeping

them in the right order, and then you’l l revert back to the floordrobe. Just go by general color

groups.

2. Get a color wheel and hang it near your dressing area.Once you’ve got your closet organized by color, it’s often a lot easier to get ideas for

what goes together or what wil l mix nicely. Sometimes, though, you just get stuck. That’s

when your color wheel comes in; if you get a decent one, it should show you a variety of

colors to mix and match with! They’re readily available at any art store you can find the time

to travel to (there’s one within walking distance of BMC).

3. Pick out three neutrals as the basis of your wardrobe.I f you’re really pressed for time (looking at you, seniors), sometimes the fastest way to

get dressed in the morning is to have a very basic wardrobe of things that are guaranteed to

go together, no matter what you throw on. Let’s do a test case. I picked out some weird

ones, because I have a strange skin tone to work with; my colors were black, cream and

caramel brown. You need to make sure you have all your basics in one of these colors, and

preferably one of each type of basic in each color. This can be an investment, so it’s better to

do this when you have a bit of time.

4. Buy your accessories with an eye to your favorite color or colors.I f it’s your favorite color, you’re going to wear it a lot more than just about anything

else. (I f you’re not wearing your favorite color fairly frequently, then why aren’t you? That

honestly mystifies me.) Find or buy yourself a pair of earrings, a scarf, a pair of shoes, and a

purse in that color or those colors. You’l l instantly have a little something that makes your

outfit pop!

5. Don’t be afraid of resale shops or free boxes!Yes, they might smell funny. Nothing a wash and a dryer sheet can’t take care of.

Plus, you can find some amazing things in those places; last week I found a pair of teal

tights in one of the Radnor free boxes, and a robin’s egg blue eyelet shirt that fit my neighbor

Good Morning Sleepyhead: 10 Ways to Keep it ChicWritten by N.C.S. Barker

Do you have a huge pile of clothes on the floor, but nothing to wear? Well, it’s not my job to direct you to the laundry room, but once your clothes are clean, maybe I can help you out.Here are ten tips I’ve learned to get dressed fast and fashionably in the morning.

in the free box at the end of my hall . A word to my fel low froshl ings: upperclassmen say to go

free box shopping at the ends of semesters or at the end of the year.

6. Mix your fancies with your cheapos.I ’m lucky enough to have inherited some silk scarves from my grandmother. However,

I ’m not going to get dressed to the nines for my 9 AM class on Monday. Sometimes the best

idea is to mix up your fancy things with your cheaper, every-day clothes. That way you can

get the most mileage out of both of them! For instance, I ’ve seen a few people around

campus who wear a strand of pearls with every outfit. Classic and chic.

7. Keep an eye out for designer­inspired pieces.Unless your last name is the same as my dorm (Rockefel ler), you probably can’t

afford to buy all-designer clothes. Well , the designer-inspired market has a long and fruitful

history! Target, especial ly, has had a bunch of them lately. Just last month I saw a pair of

shoes that were dead ringers for a pair of $300 Jimmy Choos. The price? $1 9. (Too bad they

fit my mother better than me.) Sure, they won’t last nearly as long, but these sorts of things

go in and out of fashion very quickly. In my opinion, it’s only worthwhile saving up the money

for a pair of Jimmy Choos if you love them and wil l wear them for years to come: if this is the

case, then their cost-per-wear may end up being even less than that Target pair you bought!

8. Everything looks 100% better when it fits.Only the volleyball team looks good in skin-tight clothes. Trust me on this one. When

in doubt, buy a size bigger; you can always search out one of your cosplaying friends and

offer to pay them to customize it for you. Lord knows we can all use some extra change!

9. Have a few pieces that are your style signature.Some examples seen around campus:

• Satin hair bows coordinated in color with your outfit

• Vintage ties worn with other things than button-ups

• Wearing a watch for each time zone your friends l ive in (Done by yours truly, when

they’re actual ly working!)

10. Feel free to ignore all advice in favor of your own personal style.I f you’re expressing yourself and feel happy in your clothes, people wil l nigh-always

think you look amazing. ♠

[Visionary Artist Mag]

"Cheers to anew year and achance for usto get it right."­Oprah Winfrey

HepClo at the MawrHepburn's Closet was dormant for the past two years and this is the first

academic year that it has been revived. Thanks so much to the Mawrtercommunity for helping us to make our revival so successful.We're got a lotmore planned for 2013. Enjoy your winter vacation and catch up on sleep.We'll see you next semester with some more fashion­related events such asour Red Carpet Release Party.

As always, if you are interested in contributing to Hepburn's Closet, pleasecontact us at [email protected]. We are always lookingfor writers, artists, models, wardrobe stylists, hair stylists, photographers,makeup artists, and anybody else who is interested in fashion and wishes tocontribute or collaborate with us in any way.

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HepClo at the MawrHepburn's Closet was dormant for the past two years and this is the first

academic year that it has been revived. Thanks so much to the Mawrtercommunity for helping us to make our revival so successful.We're got a lotmore planned for 2013. Enjoy your winter vacation and catch up on sleep.We'll see you next semester with some more fashion­related events such asour Red Carpet Release Party.

As always, if you are interested in contributing to Hepburn's Closet, pleasecontact us at [email protected]. We are always lookingfor writers, artists, models, wardrobe stylists, hair stylists, photographers,makeup artists, and anybody else who is interested in fashion and wishes tocontribute or collaborate with us in any way.

Like us on Facebook! tinyurl.com/hepburnscloset