EDITOR’S LETTER

PRESIDENT’S LETTER

Getting to spend my final year of college doing what I love has been the most fun experience. I have cherished every weekend photoshoot and Tuesday night meeting these past 2 semesters. Being Editor in Chief of this year’s magazine has truly been my greatest pleasure in college. This organization has changed my life. It has brought me the best friends and memories.

All the credit for this magazine goes to this team made up of stylists, writers, graphic designers, photographers, and social media managers. When creating and structuring our team this year, I expressed my desire for collaboration, openness, and transparency. This team delivered on every aspect. They worked hard, stayed true to what they believed in and came together to create something truly special. It has been an honor leading a group of such incredibly talented individuals. They continue to inspire me, and will always be a part of me. Thank you to my team for letting me serve you.

I love you Être & Fashion Board. Thank you for giving me a creative outlet and an opportunity to share my ideas.

Much love,

Carson Miller

CREATIVE DIRECTOR’S LETTER

I have been a part of this magazine since my freshman year. The love that I hold for it goes beyond anything else. I remember my first photoshoot that I ran as a little baby etre stylist. I was terrified. Literally shaking in my, to-die-for stilettohigh, gray boots. I wanted to impress everyone there, but I knew practically nothing. I got to the venue and immediately melted into my GO mindset. I was running the photoshoot like I’d been leading photoshoots for decades. It all just—fit. I knew I found my place when everyone there was patient and kind throughout the process. This is something I have taken into account as I have grown into a leader within this organization. It has fueled my intention for future endeavors, and I can only hope to leave as much of an impact on Être as it has and will continue to have on me.

We have worked hard to put something out there that we can be proud of. It goes without saying that this year’s magazine has done just that. We have made a magazine that is the epitome of our team’s collaborative and creative efforts. Striving to make something that represents our staff is something I can only hope to continue to do for years to come. I am grateful to have another year under my belt and I look forward to the issues in the future. They always say great minds think alike; I like to say that even better ones think differently and come together to make something unforgettable. To another unforgettable issue!

With lots of love, Hannah Smith

ART DIRECTOR’S LETTER

In life, it is beyond important to find a creative outlet and surround yourself with a community that motivates you. This is my second year as Art Director for Être, and I am so proud to be a part of this outstanding team. With my position, countless hours go into transcribing the content created by the stylists, writers, and photographers into a cohesive visual design of the magazine you’re reading now. Etre has allowed me the opportunity to create and design freely and without stress, which is something I am beyond grateful for.

The creative team never fails to blow my mind with each graphic and spread submission, and the amount of talent they have is genuinely so impressive. From Michelle Daschbach’s incorporation of film techniques, to Susannah Case’s design concept of the torn paper, to Cate Simmon’s artistic concepts, the whole creative team contributes to the overall style and output of the final print of the magazine. I may hold some bias, however, Être Vol. X stands for itself as being a truly monumental issue. I’m looking forward to continuing my creative journey with the Être team for another year.

Wishing the best,

Jill Horner

WHAT IS SWEATER WEATHER?

“A relationship between two people is like knitting a sweater.”

Ahandmade sweater represents care, patience, and most of all, love. To make a sweater you need yarn— dozens of threads carefully spun together to create a bigger and stronger thread— as well as a knitter— a person who has dedicated many hours to perfecting this craft. Each thread of yarn is carefully knit into a specific place following a pattern, meaning much focus is dedicated to the sweater to ensure that each stitch is placed correctly. There must not be any loose ends left within, as this leaves the sweater compromised and at risk of falling apart. After the sweater is completed, there are rules you must follow in order to properly care for that sweater such as: folding your sweater to keep it from stretching and hand-washing them carefully. This ensures that your sweater will last while keeping the initial integrity intact.

A relationship between two people is like knitting a sweater. When the two people come together, it is as if two entities have collided to create something new, the yarn. If these threads are compatible, you are able to produce a ball of yarn. Taking this new ball of yarn, you must dedicate a lot of time to the crafting of the sweater, to following a pattern, and to ensuring that there are no mistakes within. Most importantly, when wear begins to show, extra attention to proper care is essential.

If you are unable to care for your sweater it will fall apart, even from the most miniscule mistake, as will a relationship.

The bond a sweater creates is unlike any other. A sweater is a piece of intimacy given from one to another. It represents time, love, and complexity. Without those components, a sweater is nothing. Without those components, a relationship is nothing.