LETTERS

EDITOR’S LETTER

“Though you see one year’s worth of work, this story began years ago.”

Être volume IX was curated to provoke feelings. Specifically, feelings experienced during recent times of trial and tribulation. In the past few years, we have lived within the constant state of unknown during a worldwide pandemic. I encouraged my team to dig deep and truly relive personal experiences. We found there were two main factors within each of our stories.

When alone, we are forced to understand ourselves. Seclusion stole from us, yet we continually rose to the challenge. During times of isolation, we chose to cherish individuality and independence. Yet the need for companionship arose. Finally, we are released from the strains of COVID-19. Celebration of union ensues. We are reunited with loved ones once again. We now cherish the time we once took for granted.

Être has given me so much, and I was finally given a chance to return the favor. This year as Editor-in-Chief, my intent was to provide a talented group of individuals an outlet for their creativity. Barriers were broken for the sake of our message. Volume IX results from a year filled with persistence, diligence, and, most importantly, feelings. Though you see one year’s worth of work, this story began years ago.

Let this volume speak to you.

I proudly present, Être: Couvert.

Suni Crane

DIRECTOR’S LETTER

“Whether it is solitude or celebration, there will always be a story worth telling.”

Over the last few years, our world has changed on both micro and macro levels. Those changes created space for loneliness, frustrations, and disagreements but also allowed us to learn many lessons while gaining a new perspective and appreciation for the world. We were separated from others, and spent a lot of time alone; forced to get to know ourselves on a much deeper level than ever before. Then, the ending of that isolation brought friends and families rushing back to each other with a new outlook on both ourselves and the relationships in our lives.

While reflecting on all this, I realized how similar fashion was to the state of our world. It can set us apart, allow us to celebrate ourselves, and share our unique qualities with the world, while also bringing communities and cultures together. I wanted our team to be able to share both sides of this, to use fashion and written word to tell a story about being an individual but also being in union with others.

I have loved watching that original idea be changed, interpreted, and improved upon to morph into this final piece of work. This team means the world to me and I am in awe of how talented each and every one of them is.

I want to say thank you to Suni and the rest of the team for trusting me and allowing me to work remotely for the final few months of my position as I start my professional career. I wasn’t ready to say goodbye before this issue was finished.

Serving as Creative Director for Etre has been the greatest honor of my college career. As a 3-year member, I am so proud of how this magazine has grown, despite all the obstacles we have faced. There have been so many friendships, lessons, and memories created along the way and I will forever be grateful for this experience.

If you take anything away from the issue, I hope it’s that there is beauty in all. Whether it is solitude or celebration, there will always be a story worth telling.

Now, after a year in the making, I am so happy to present to you:

Etre Volume 9: Couvert

Kelsey Cour

PRESIDENT’S LETTER

“Without each unique member, Fashion Board would not be what it is today.”

As I sat down to write this letter, I could hardly believe this is my last year being a part of Fashion Board. It is crazy to think that one small decision I made freshman year has truly changed my college experience. I have learned so much from so many people through this organization. Every single member contributes something to fashion board, and without each unique member, Fashion Board would not be what it is today. Our fashion shows would not be possible without our creative backstage team, our skilled hair and makeup artists, our talented models, and our diligent graphic design, social media, and vendor relations teams. Fashion Board would not be producing the 9th edition of the Être magazine without our brilliant magazine team. I am extremely proud of each and every one of you. The past four years on Fashion board years have been so rewarding because of each of you.

I want to thank my executive board for pushing me to be my best and giving it their all to Fashion Board. I could not have led this organization without you. Thank you to my advisors for the time you have put into this organization. And lastly, thank you Fashion Board for allowing me the opportunity to serve as your President for the past two years. It has been the best experience and an honor serving you. Even though my time with Fashion Board has come to an end, I wish you all the best in the future, and I cannot wait to see Fashion Board to continue to grow.

With all my love,