THE SUMMER ISSUE ✖ 2019
Getting Nautical
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SUNSET PALETTE With summer comes new colors. There’s burnt oranges and pinks in the sunsets, the perfect backdrop and makeup palette for a night out.
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Unconventional fashion? We’re here for it. A lesson in navigating fashion and the self with Zari Crier.
ON THE COVER (pg 28) Summer is here and we’re getting fun with it. Getting Nautical is all about splashing in the water and getting, well, naughty(cal). Imani Wolery and Teddy Popick are styled by Clara Wolff.
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Allison Barr ART DIRECTOR Danika Wagner EDITORS Kelly Franks, Kaley Pomeroy DESIGNERS Molly Ronan, Addison Nuttbrock, Georgina Fernandez, Hayley Sharkey, Sam Nguyen PHOTOGRAPHERS Jonathan Roensch, Lara Waibel, Evan Harvey, Shanti Bartz, Sofia Brown, Isabelle O’Neale WRITERS Sydney Kuhn, Teddy Popick, Kimberly Harris, Molly Roman, Sam Nguyen STYLISTS Clara Wolff, Emma Claire Ellis, Andrew Barron, Ella Langomarsino, Kati GRAPHICS Eilise Shannon
MASTHEAD PAGE 24: Long forgotten fashion trends are on the rise including the loved denim-on-demin look, modeled here by Emma Claire Ellis.
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LETTER FROM THE EDITOR
One thing lead to another, and the campus fashion magazine was born.
WOW! I FINALLY GET TO WRITE one of these! Just like what every other Editor-in-Chief says, I mean it loud and sincerely when I say that I have learned so much since I decided to take the reins of Align. For those of you who are just joining us, Align originated as Dressed Up Ducks, an Instagram featuring the fashionable students on campus. One thing lead to another, and the beloved social media account blossomed into a lively fashion magazine. After a year or so of existence, there was a shift in staff due to members graduating, and University of Oregon’s only fashion platform crumbled. It was a space that so many people didn’t know they missed until it was gone. “I can’t see you standing up and giving a meeting” was the first thing my mom said to my introverted self over the phone. But I was too passionate and too tired of not having a creative place to so perfectly fit myself, and many others. So I brought Align back. We’ve been working on Align since the beginning of this school year. From
establishing an editorial structure, to developing our Instagram, to designing a website, to curating content, we did it. It took us a while, but I could not be more proud of the people who joined me in bringing back such a space so dear to our hearts. For our summer issue, I encouraged everyone to follow their own creativity. I set no other guidelines besides the word “summer”. And the result? The issue is personable, and exuberant, and mismatched, and it is Align. Thank you for reading our issue. It’s only the start of Align’s permanence at this extremely artistic and fashionable school. I have one last year at the University of Oregon, where I plan on continuing to curate Align and watch it flourish even more. I am so excited to continue showcasing the diversity of talent we have on campus!
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SEVEN ESSENTIALS TO SUMMER SKIN Written by Sydney Kuhn Artwork by Eilise Shannon
Summer: It’s finally hot, but unfortunately your skin is probably not. The sweat and sunburns that come along with summertime make it nearly impossible to achieve the glowing, clear, and dewy skin we all hope for when summer comes around. Fortunately, these seven products are going to make your life a lot easier. 6 ALIGN
BECCA SUNLIT BRONZER AVAILABLE FOR $38 AT SEPHORA
ELTA MD UV CLEAR ULTRA SPECTRUM SPF AVAILABLE FOR $31 ON AMAZON.COM
There’s nothing better than having clear skin in the summertime. But, if you are also trying to protect your skin from the sun (which you should be), then that becomes a bit more difficult. This facial sunscreen is specifically made for acne-prone skin and it not only protects against the sun’s rays, but it also soothes acne. What else could you ask for?
Summertime calls for being bronzed, even if you haven’t actually spent any time in the sun. This bronzer provides the perfect realistic sunkissed color that can be added to your cheeks, forehead, and jawline. With its slight sparkle, people will be asking where you got so tan in no time.
NYX BORN TO GLOW! LIQUID ILLUMINATOR AVAILABLE FOR $3.99 AT TARGET
MARIO BADESCU FACIAL SPRAY WITH ALOE, ROSE, AND ROSEWATER AVAILABLE FOR $7 AT SEPHORA
If you are in need of a makeup pick-meup in the middle of the day, this spray will do just that. It helps set makeup, while also moisturizing your skin to give you that dewy look. Not to mention, it smells like roses and helps to wake you up.
Not in the mood to cake on a bunch of heavy makeup? This illuminating cream takes away the need for layers of heavy makeup. Take just a small drop and add it to your cheeks and nose and you will instantly look more tan. It also provides a faint dewy highlight so it looks like you’ve been soaking in the sun all day.
JASON SKIN TREE OIL AVAILABLE FOR $8.43 ON AMAZON
If you struggle with acne or blemishes during the summer, this oil is going to be your new best friend. Just put a few drops onto a cotton swab and rub it over your problem areas or pimples. Not only does it reduce swelling, but it adds an extra glow to your skin. It’s a win-win situation.
BECCA SHIMMERING SKIN PERFECTER AVAILABLE FOR $38 AT SEPHORA
Summertime means it’s glow time. This highlighter provides the ultimate glow without looking like a fake streak of sparkle on your cheeks. It is the perfect addition for a fresh face.
GLAMGLOW GLOWSTARTER AVAILABLE FOR $49 AT SEPHORA
This primer isn’t just your average primer. Yes, it helps keep makeup in place throughout the hot summer days, but it also adds a sparkling glow to your skin. It instantly makes your makeup look fresh, and it smells like candy.
BONUS: DRINK WATER! IT HELPS. A LOT.
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Dye time to
By Teddy Popick
Changing anything about yourself, especially your appearance, can be daunting. Teddy Popick’s experience is no exception. I’ll start by saying this: I’m biased. I recently dyed my hair for the very first time and it was the most liberating thing I have ever done. I was scared as hell when I did it. I had no idea what to expect. I mean after all I dyed it neon pink. Quite a jump, I know. My mom wasn’t too pleased about it either. But here’s the thing. I never dyed my hair to make my mom happy in the first place. And that’s what I didn’t understand until after the dye had set in, and my hair looked like cotton candy. I dyed my hair because I wanted to. I had been thinking about it for several months, maybe even a year. And sitting on an idea for that long nearly drove me crazy. I was worried about what other people might think of the color, of the look, of the reason I dyed it. I was so worried about other people’s opinions that everytime I came close to going pink I got to caught up in my own head. Until I finally snapped and forgot about all the voices in my head telling me it won’t turn out. That is when I realized no one’s opinion of my hair was going to make me happy except my own. So, I’m here to tell you that if you want to dye your hair, dye your hair. Dye it the brightest color you can. You will still be you, regardless of the color of your hair. But I’m not writing this to pander or brag about my own hair. No. This is about you. Your friend. Your brother. Your teacher. The barista. Your dog. Whoever it may be, this is for everyone and anyone who has ever thought about dying their hair and been too scared of the “what ifs” to actually do it.
I had the lovely opportunity to discuss the experience dying our hair for the first time with my good friend Jozie Bellizzi. We talked about getting over the fear and angst of dying hair for the first time, how it affected us moving forward, what we might tell ourselves then that we know now about dying our hair, and the ever present fashion trend of dying hair. When did you first dye your hair? I first dyed my hair in March of 2018. I had wanted colorful hair for a long time but feared the effects of bleaching on curly hair, but after finding the right hairdresser and doing research on how to regain the protein in my hair after bleaching I felt like I earned the fun.
I was worried about what other people might think of the color, of the look, of the reason I dyed it.
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How often do you dye your hair? I like to dye it a vibrant version of the color I truly want, so when I want color I dye it once every month and a half. I like to have gaps of blonde between colors though.
How does dying your hair affect your personality and your wardrobe? The only fears I had were of losing my curls for the most part. There are also fears of how certain colors will look when faded. I regretted dying it purple last winter because it severely limited my outfit cohesion. When I dye my hair red I feel unstoppable due to my heightened nighttime pedestrian visibility. What would you tell someone who is apprehensive about dying their hair for the first time? Never modify your body unless you are certain it’s something you want, not because of any outside pressures you feel. ALIGN 9
The Plug Written and photographed by Kimberly Harris MICHAEL LEE WASN’T PLANNING ON SELLING HIS Supreme clothing when he started to get into buying the brand in 2016. Every Thursday, at 7:30 a.m., Lee would wake up just in time to buy Supremes’ new drop of clothing at 8 a.m. Each week the brand drops clothing, accessories and novelties ranging from $2 to $1,000 or more, depending on what it is, that can sell out within a few seconds after being released on the site. “At one point I realized that this is wasting my money. I buy this stuff and don’t ever wear it so I stopped.” Lee said, “It’s cringey to be called a hypebeast.” But Lee still had a lot of stuff. He figured out that there was a potential profit within all his collection. Lee first started to sell his stuff through street-wear fashion Facebook groups in his home country, Taiwan. He would ship merchandise after being wired money or meet up with customers at the Taipei Metro station to make exchanges. Since moving to the states, Lee has been using StockX.com, an online market where people can buy verified merchandise, to resell his collection. “I think the resale culture gives people the opportunity to start their own business.” Said Lee, but he thinks of his business as more of a temporary side hustle to make some money while he’s in school.
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Currently, Lee’s Supreme collection consists of roughly 50 to 100 accessories, 100 to 150 shirts, and 40 to 50 hoodies. His Supreme is unused to lightly worn. If he’s worn something before he always takes it to the dry cleaners to keep up the quality. Lee has no problem pulling up his receipts when people ask him to verify his merchandise. He has built a reputation for himself by consistently selling authenticity. Lee has strayed away from wearing Supreme. He focuses on buying products he knows he can make a profit off of. “Back then I use to wear Supreme everything. I was really insecure and not as confident as I am now.” Lee says to describe his past fashion sense. “Now I’m more into how the fit looks and not how expensive it is.” Lee describes his style now as low-key with little to no branding and dresses to be comfortable. He’s dressed in light brown slacks and an olive green tee with a denim jacket draped around his shoulders. He says he prefers to lightly flex by paying extra for clothing that has quality. “If you like it and you feel confident wearing them, just do it, wear what you want. Just make sure you don’t lose yourself in the process of buying that stuff,” says Lee.
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OGRAPHED OFIA BROWN I try to catch onto trends early but some of them seem so out-of-the-box for me that I think “can I really rock that?” (insert visor sunglasses here). Eventually, after I stared at the style on my Instagram Discover page for long enough, I, like most wannabe fashion bloggers, begin to gravitate towards what I once thought was ridiculous. Lately, the style community has been taking a lot of inspiration from the late 1990s and early 2000s. And while I never want Juicy track suits to come back in fashion, there are a few things that I wouldn’t mind having in my closet once again. In fact, some of the more recent trends are so ridiculous that I find it rewarding to style an outfit using an outrageous accessory of some sort and make it work. I should disclaim that I am no fashionista and that I just find searching for and trying on new trends for the fun of it all. But, if I had to give a tip to anyone who wants to create a look that might be a little off-center for their usual take: try not to compare yourself to the social media influencer and do what you think looks best on you. We’re all just trying to experiment with fashion and trying on new looks can be awkward, so don’t be hard on yourself (because I certainly was and still am).
SUMMER TRENDS TO TRY TIE-DYE: The tiedye trend reached maximum popularity in the 1960s as it became heavily associated with hippie culture and the psychedelic music scene. However, the earliest trace of tie-dye goes all the way back from 618 C.E. in parts of China. Most recently, tie-dye pieces have been featured on some of the biggest high fashion runways in the world with designers such as Christian Dior and R13. MINI SUNGLASSES: As infamously pointed out by one of the biggest trendsetters in the world, Kanye West, ‘it’s all about the tiny sunglasses’ (an actual quote from an episode of Keeping Up with the Kardashians). Tiny glasses were huge in the 1990s, most notably from movies such as The Matrix and Cruel Intentions that featured now iconic looks. Today, mini sunglasses are so popular you can find them just about anywhere whether it’s the Dollar Tree or Urban Outfitters. ‘DAD’ SHOES: The clunky ‘dad’ look has been around for at least a year now but for a fun summer twist, instead of wearing your boxy sneakers, try out a funky pair of sandals. One of the post popular brands is Teva. Teva’s classic sandal and other lookalikes were styled on a long list of New York runways. Similar to dad sneakers, they’re a little chunky when first meet the eye but they come in a variety of colors and styles to add a fun vibe to any summertime outfit.
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Photographed by Isabelle O’Neale
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Some trends are too good to stay in the past, and come back time and time again. Dressing in styles that evoke memories of the past can feel fun and nostalgic.
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And taking cues from classic films continues to prove on point. Clueless, the spice girls, Friends, the Fresh Prince of Bel air, and more represent some of the classic fashion moments that represent the 90s.
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Since then, they’ve been referenced and been inspiration for too many fashion moments to count. These looks represent the current trends that find their roots in fashion from the past... from denim on denim, to layering tanks over shirts, polo and block print graphic tees, plaid skirts, tiny sunglasses in retro styles, Nike Air Force 1s, and tons of barrettes, scrunchies and other hair accessories. ALIGN 27
Photographed by Jonathan Roensch ✖ Styled by Clara Wolff
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TAKE ON THE OREGON OUTDOORS THIS SUMMER. WITH A LAKE OR TRAIL ALWAYS AROUND THE CORNER, GET SUN-KISSED UNDEREATH OREGON’S SUN & DIVE INTO A SUMMER OF FUN OUTDOOR ADVETNURES.
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Separately, his clothing pieces would look basic and maybe even boring, without any graphics, patterns or logos to stimulate the eye, but the way he pulls the pieces together captivates you more than any brand name could. His style is so iconic that people know exactly who you’re talking about when you say “yellow scarf guy.” Zari started off his relationship with fashion like many of us did: with his parents dressing him. For a long time, he was dressed in a way that is reminiscent of middle school boy fashion: graphic t-shirt and sports pants (usually basketball shorts) paired with sneakers of some type. He’s not particularly proud of these outfits. He later developed this look into one of his go-to high school outfit consisting of a grey zip-up sweatshirt, blue waterproof pants, and running shoes. While most kids didn’t mind what they were dressed in, Zari despised the muted tones and graphic t-shirts he wore. His hatred for graphic designs and muted tones remains with him to this day. Instead he prefers vibrant solid colors and says that when he’s shopping he likes to look in the women’s section “where all the color’s at.” He also makes sure he avoids mismatched looks by buying clothes that will complement the clothes he already has because for Zari, “it’s all about the ensemble.” The jacket section is also a must-browse section for Zari when he’s out shopping at his favorite store, a Value Village sandwiched between a sex shop and an out-of-business chain store in Salem. His love for jackets was sparked after seeing a “guy with a massive jacket” and thinking, “Woah. That’s a look. Also I love that look.” Not only is Zari obsessed with jackets, he also has his own unconventional
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Today’s fashion seems a bit monotonous, don’t you agree? I love street style as much as the next person, but I can only see so much Supreme and Nike before I get bored. It seems like more and more people are jumping onto the streetwear bandwagon as well as other emerging trends. I don’t blame them (mostly because I am admittedly one of them), but the increasing willingness to follow the crowd makes me question what this means about us. Maybe it’s nothing and these trends just arose simply because we liked them. Maybe a simple pleasure found in a Gucci belt is enough to justify the obsession with them. But maybe trends are more than that. Trends are overwhelming in everyday fashion to the point of infringing on originality. Of course trends and authentic self-expression aren’t mutually exclusive, but sometimes it feels like fashion is defining us rather than us defining fashion. So how do we deal with this tension between trendiness and the self ? One person has journeyed through different trends and styles to arrive at his own unconventional style. Unlike anyone else, Zari Crier is using fashion as a tool for his self-expression instead of letting fashion make a tool out of him. Zari, a third-year at the University of Oregon studying music, can often be seen on campus waving to every person that passses him by. After only seeing him a few times, your curiosity about him is bound to grow. His sunny disposition feels out of place in dreary Eugene and there’s simply no way a person could wave that much without having an arm fall off. Surprisingly though, it’s not his sunny disposition that is most memorable about Zari, it’s his style. Not many men sport all-yellow outfits year-round.
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way of wearing them. He opts for what he calls a “lab technician but with style” look. Instead of pulling his arms through the sleeves, he keeps his arms outside of the sleeves and buttons the top few buttons, letting the jacket drape over him like a cape. The minimal buttoning ensures that the jacket stays on him as he dashes around on campus. Zari says that the way he wears jackets “not only [makes him] feel like Lando Calrissian, but also... like [himself].” To Zari, orthodox rules of fashion are less important than one’s own rules of self-expression. Through experimentation with different clothing items and styles throughout the years, Zari curated his style to what it is today. In addition to his aforementioned love for vibrant solid colors, Zari has an assorted collection of fashion inspiration that he draws from. He cites every decade since the 50s as inspiration, with emphasis on the 50s and 80s as his main muses. Zari also enjoys channeling what he calls the “East Coast Prep Boy” look, which consists of pastel colors, polos and colored shorts. He swaps the preppy boat shoes for running shoes though. His love for running shoes stems from his “sports ball” days and although he no longer plays sports anymore, he still wears running shoes because he likes the idea of running fast. Zari cites Meghan Trainor’s “All About That Bass” music video as his ultimate inspiration. The video includes pastel color-blocked styling and enthusiastic dancing. Honestly, it was a pretty accurate amalgamation of all the things Zari describes as his fashion inspirations. To create his style, he combines various inspirations together, throws on some 80s clunky shoes, and calls it a day. While someone’s style is 34 ALIGN
often defined by the thing that they choose to wear, Zari’s is also equally defined by the things he chooses not to wear. The list of things sworn off is extensive and specific. Early on, Zari swore off jeans because of their uncomfortable demand for structure. He also swore off belts with a frame-style buckle early on. He cites a traumatic experience of not being able to easily go to the bathroom at a wedding as the reason why he swore off belts. He’s warmed back up to belts, but only ones that have the double-D buckles. If you ask him about his collection of belts with pictures of watermelons, pineapples, and whales among other things, he’ll gladly indulge you in a riveting conversation. Other things he’s chosen to avoid wearing are stripes, black shoes (because they make it look like people have no feet, according to Zari), and the colors purple and red. The most foundational aspect of fashion that Zari has redefined is the practice of creating new outfits every day. He follows a rule of having just one outfit. This doesn’t mean that he only wears the same shirt, pants, and shoes every day. Instead, he opts for a single outfit framework that he follows every day to make his outfit. His collection of solid-colored t-shirts, pants, and big jackets are mixed and matched to create variations of his single outfit concept, taking into consideration the season and comfortability. This seems kind of counterintuitive to what people generally understand about fashion, but for Zari, it seems to be liberating. Instead of spending 20 minutes every morning staring into the void of the closet, he throws on (in a purposeful manner) the items that fit his basic outfit framework and heads out for the day.
His streamlined outfit construction method is especially important at the beginning of the day because Zari’s outfit sets the tone of his day. Sometimes the outfit variation he chooses is a persona that he wears for the day. Other times his outfit is just the same outfit he wore the day before for convenience sake. Zari believes that choosing an outfit is how you choose who you want to be for the day. “Sometimes you just want to be a watermelon… sometimes you want to be a fuckboy,” and fashion gives you the power to fulfill these roles. The malleability of his clothes is a quality of fashion that allows him to be in tune with himself. While he may choose to have different persona from day to day, he never looks or feels out of character. He keeps his fashion rooted in himself in a way that allows him to be anything he wants without having to sacrifice who he already is. Zari cites a commercial depicting “L.A. teens with vibrantly colored pants doing flips and shit” and a video game character with “Japanese flow” as inspirations of his single outfit method that he has today. The inspirations sparked an epiphany in him: “Why am I trying so hard? The people on TV and in cartoons only have one outfit. I don’t have to try as hard with just one outfit.” This thought led him to get his iconic gold (now yellow) scarf and a big yellow jacket to channel the “Japanese flow” aesthetic. Paired with blue waterproof pants, the gold scarf and big yellow jacket became essential pieces of the outfit that Zari wore throughout high school. This outfit became “the new uniform,” which he still sports in college. Zari pioneers fashion in a way that is admirably true to himself. For Zari, fashion isn’t
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Sun Graced Days We are giving you urban, minimalist fashion in the rustic countryside. This shoot was a play on simplicity: white blouses, turtlenecks, and blue denim jeans. The blushed colors on the models’ eyelids highlight the face, but also complement their outfits, helping pull focus to their style. The outfits in the shoot are universal. They’re able to fit any occasion for the summer, as the simple and muted tones will complement your sungraced days. PHOTOGRAPHY lara waibel ART DRECTION & STYLING andrew barron MODELS molly rose and carmen paden
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Bring style to the Eugene streets this summer. Whether keeping it casual or dressing it up, here are looks you can sport.
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Photographed By Patrick Wang Styled & Modeled By Ella Lagomarsino and Kati
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