Andrew Taich

In a Helly Hansen sweater and his staple khaki pants, Andrew Taich’s (9) style combines comfort and class to create a casual streetwear look. While scrolling through TikTok and taking note of outfits he sees while out and about, Taich finds inspiration to create his favorite looks.

“My style has always been streetwear because it’s comfortable,” Taich said.

While he agrees that fashion allows for the opportunity to defy social norms by thinking outside of the box, to Taich, you cannot enjoy an outfit to its fullest without feeling your most confident.

“I dont wear clothes for other people’s approval, I wear what makes me comfortable and happy.” Taich said.

While Taich describes his current style as along the lines of “streetwear” or said.

She also said that accessories like hair clips and hats “add a lot to an outfit.”

Koo touches on the importance of having a variety of shoes that are versatile. For those looking for shoe recommendations, Koo preaches that Converse are the way to go.

“You can never go wrong with a clean pair of Converse, ” Koo said.

Some of her other favorites include her Reebok C 85’s, Adidas Nizza’s, and her gray Jordan mids.

“I get a lot of inspiration from [my trips to Korea] which have caused my fashion sense to shift towards neutrals and warmer colors,” Koo said.

Visiting Korea once a year, she admires the “composure” she sees in Korean fashion, particularly in the Korean street style look featuring a long trench coat cinched at the waist. However, she enjoys putting a spin on these classic looks while avoiding clothes that are trending.

“Try not to go out and reach for things that are [trending], because in a couple months it won’t be popular anymore,” Koo said. “It’s more fun to develop your own unique look.”

by Ellie Koff

“active wear,” fashion has not always been on his mind.

“In seventh grade, I started putting thought into what I wear and how I look to get girls, and to be [shown] in a better light,” Taich said.

Through his newfound interest in fashion, Taich has discovered brands that allow him to dress comfortably, while still adhering to his favorite streetwear looks. Some of his favorite brands to shop from are Supreme, The North Face and Patagonia.

“Supreme has really cool designs and I like Patagonia and The North Face because they are very versatile,” Taich said. “I can wear their pieces to the beach and when I walk my dog. They keep me warm.”

When building a wardrobe, Taich wanted to encourage his peers to find “staple” pieces. These are items of clothing that are adaptable and can be worn with a variety of different outfits. Taich’s own clothes that he considers staples include his khaki pants, Empyre jeans and a Deathclub Batman hoodie. He touches on the importance of having an equal number of basics and standout pieces when building a wardrobe, increasing options for unique outfits.

While talking about some unique pieces in his own wardrobe, Taich mentions his favorite Deathclub Batman hoodie.

“[My Batman hoodie] has my favorite still from any Batman movie on the back.” Taich said.

It is important to collect items of clothing that speak to you and are a representation of your unique personality. This is one of the things that Taich admires about his favorite designer, Virgil Abloh.

Taich looks up to Abloh, the late designer of the well-known streetwear brand, Off-White and Creative Director for Louis Vuitton.

“Rest in peace Virgil,” Taich said. “He was a very innovative designer and his looks always received positive attention.”

As a designer who was “ahead of his time” according to Taich, Abloh has helped Taich inspire his own fashion by making him comfortable with trying new things and “being confident” in himself. And to Taich, that confidence and comfort is what fashion is all about.

by Ellie Koff

Bathed in a glowing red hue, a sea of joyous faces flow through the streets of Beijing. A rousing orchestra of noise brings the night to life — rhythmic thumping of drums, erratic crackles of firecrackers and the ringing of children’s laughter.

Thickening the air is a rich aroma of toasted garlic, scallions and thousands of spices. Partakers are enthralled by each twist and turn from weaving lion dancers and dramatic flips of acrobats.

This is the Lunar New Year, also known as the Spring Festival, or chun jie, a holiday