ICON
Issue I January ’18
Fashion Club of Boston College
Letter from the Editor:
Welcome to the very first issue of the digital version of ICON: the fashion club magazine. Here at the Fashion Club of Boston College, our mission statement is to create a dialogue between fashion designers and enthusiasts, to bring awareness of career opportunities within the fashion sector, and to showcase BC students design and writing through the club magazine and our annual fashion show. We love our fashion forward club members and all of our supporters because our club wouldn’t be possible without you all! We have some amazing talent to showcase in our first issue and I hope you enjoy it. Thank you so much to everyone who put hard work into this! Be sure to follow us on Instagram (@fc.bc) and VSCO (@fc-bc) and email us (fashionclub.bostoncollege@gmail.com) to submit your looks to be featured on our social media! Stay stylish BC!
Executive Board: ● Co-Presidents ○ Maggie Bree (‘18) ○ Anastasia Greer (‘20) ● Vice President ○ Veronica Gordo (‘20) ● Magazine Editors-in-Chief ○ Kerry Nasta (‘20) ○ Kelly O’Donovan (‘19) ● Digital Executive ○ Brooke Morgan (‘19) ● Head Photographer ○ Clear Sheppard (‘18) ● Head of Operations ○ Hannah Perlewitz (‘20)
Content By: ● Cover ○ Kerry Nasta (pg. 1) ● Trend Boards ○ Reeno Hashimoto (pg. 4) ○ Karishma Kamat (pg. 3) ● Student Looks ○ Kerry Nasta (pg. 6-7) ● Favorite Trends Right Now ○ Jada Scacco (pg. 5) ○ Hannah Jacobs (pg. 8-9) ● Store to Check Out ○ Hadley Durkee (pg. 10-11) ● Throwback Trends ○ Reeno Hashimoto (pg. 12) ○ Kerry Nasta (pg. 13) ● Runway Show Analysis ○ Reeno Hashimoto (pg. 14-15) ○ Alexandra Shea (pg. 16-17)
Highlighting Our Season Favorites
A Trend What is this season all about?
Concept
-Velvet -Blazers -Pastels -High Boots -Puy Sleeves -Intricate Handbags -Crystal Details
Karishma Kamat
Fanny Packs: Not Just for Tourists, Hikers, or your Weird Aunt By Jada Scacco If you follow Victoria’s Secret Angel Romee Strijd on Instagram, you’d know she’s got killer style. In fact, Romee was voted last year’s Best Street Style on Models.com. Like all of us, when she becomes obsessed with a new trend, she wears it every chance she gets. This season, she’s been rocking my favorite trend at the moment: the fanny pack. Fact: Fanny packs carry serious fashion stigma. While celebrity trendsetters, fashion bloggers, and designers are trying to give them a re-vamp, when we hear the phrase “fanny pack” all we see is that iconic 90s picture of Dwayne, “the Rock,” Johnson wearing one accompanied by a turtleneck and chain. Either that or the stereotypical American on vacation, marching around some tourist attraction wearing one paired with Keen sandals. The fanny pack’s undeniable bad reputation might be why they have taken a while to break into more mainstream street style. Their status as a fashion faux-pas may also the reason behind many brands have opted to name their products “belt-bags” instead. Last year, Vogue’s Style Superlatives named the fanny pack the Most Practical Accessory. Unsurprisingly, Vogue isn’t wrong; fanny packs epitomize the intersection of chicness and functionality. Wearing a fanny pack allows you to carry your essentials on your body, completely hands, elbows, or shoulders-free, making them ideal for concerts and festivals and undeniably convenient for any other outing. After all, you’re carrying your phone, wallet, keys, and lip balm on your belt, essentially a stylish holster. On my last flight from San Francisco to Boston, I carried my iPhone, my cardholder, and my boarding pass on my waist, going from check-in, through security, and onto the plane without having to rummage around my backpack, thanks to my trusty belt-bag. Whether or not fanny packs will ever outgrow the taboo associated with them, the Kardashians and their fellow style icons are clearly in love with them. I admit, so am I.
#OMG
#style
Fashionistas of BC
# F A S H I O N
#POSE
My Favorite Style Trend Right
sportswear- but this is nothing new to the fashion world. Full tracksuits were in style once before but became outdated. That fit was later directed at the male population. For over a decade, tracksuits have been a fashion "no-go." But all genders have taken it back, and the style can be spotted on campus, in the streets of Boston, and on any social media newsfeed.
Now? Tracksuits. Celebrities are making appearances in full tracksuits with statement sneakers and heels, and we college students love it. Being able to cozy up in sweats on the way to class, or even a night out, and make a fashion statement at the same time? It is
the perfect comfort/style combination. Not that we fashionistas aren’t willing to sacrifice a little comfort to show up and serve a look, but the convenience is nice, right? Instagram gurus such as Gigi Hadid, Hailey Baldwin, and Rihanna are serving looks in their luxury
When it comes to the current trending color
pallet and pattern, vibrant red and plaid appear overwhelmingly in the fashion scene. From fashion runways to nightclubs in the city, red is back in style, and it doesn’t seem to be going away anytime soon. Red is a statement color representing boldness, fierceness, and power. It is worth your time to invest in some red pieces
for your casual wardrobe, to spice it up, and for your dress wardrobe, to stand out. On the other hand, the plaid pattern has also come back into the fashion world with a bang. It seems as though all 90’s styles are making a comeback, and plaid is no exception. After fall fashion week this past year, it became clear that plaid was the must-have for fall and winter. Plaid dress pants and oversized plaid blazers are rocked by celebrities, models, and college students alike. Generally saved for business casual outfits, these styles are making their way into everyday attire.
My favorite trends this season? Tracksuits,
red, and plaid. From high fashion runways to the quad on campus, they are making a statement.
Hannah Jacobs, 2021
This past October, my family ditched the suburbs and moved into New York City. Being a lover of both fashion and art, and an admirer of the cosmopolitan lifestyle, stepping into New York City for me was a dream come true. Every which way I turned I saw people dressed to the nines in extravagant fur coats and the latest Gucci apparel. In every café I lounged in sipping my usual iced vanilla coffee with a hint of sugar, I overheard discussions on the hippest stores and the best new restaurants to try. Exhibits showcased clothing as art and art as clothing. I felt that everywhere I turned, every store I went to, every new day of adventures I embarked on, gave me new and improved fashion inspiration. Lucky for me, it just so happened that the store that would give me a whole new vision of fashion was right next door to my new apartment. If you find yourself in New York for a weekend or an extended amount of time, make sure to stop by Patron of the New, located on 151 Franklin Street in Tribeca. Although it feels like an airy warehouse when you take your first steps in, further exploration proves that it is actually a labyrinth lined with incredible upscale designer clothes like Off -White, Balmain, Yeezy, Moncler and Moschino (just to name a few). Clothing racks are adorned with beautifully crafted silk pants, countertops are covered with trendy designer belts, and carefully beaded clothing ensembles are hung on the wall for all to see. This is truly a paradise for fashion lovers. And the coolest part? This store is frequented by some of the top stars in the entertainment and sports business, coming to buy the latest Off White and Yeezy collections. Seeing stars here is more common than not. On multiple occasions while I was browsing the racks of clothes in Patron of the New, an NBA player in town for a game would cruise in and ask to see multiple sets of clothes. I once waited on line behind Michael
Hadley Durkee
Jordan’s son as he purchased the coolest sweatshirts I had ever seen. Workers at the store have helped Beyonce, Cardi B, Future, Offset, and many other top tier artists pick out the perfect outfits for their days and nights out. Shopping at this store almost makes you feel like a celebrity too. The single problem with Patron of the New, is that it doesn’t quite fit into a college student’s budget. Many item’s price tags soar over 1,000 dollars. So shopping here as a young adult isn’t always realistic. However, what I have found is that this store is a place for inspiration. While I wasn’t able to walk out of the store with a shopping bag in each hand, I could walk out of the store with truckloads of inspiration. You see, I had a strategy. Every piece or ensemble I liked in the store I would take a picture of. Then I’d hop on the uptown red line and get off at 42nd street. I’d walk on over to H&M or Forever 21 and search for significantly cheaper pieces that were similar to the styles I fell in love with in Patron of the New. My outfits may have not been the same brand, but matched the style or looks I was going for. These escapades taught me that you don’t need expensive brands to look cool, instead you need inspiration and vision. So if you are in need of some serious fashion inspiration or are looking to splurge and treat yourself, Patron of the New is the spot for you. Located right in Tribeca, on a street that is home to stars like Taylor Swift and Aziz Ansari, you feel like an authentic New Yorker as you walk down the street, especially when you walk up the three steps into Patron of the New. Once you enter this space, prepare to experience a whole new level of fashion.
Hadley Durkee
Reeno Hashimoto
A Throwback Trend Concept
#THROWBACK
# D E N I M
Hamburg in December, anyone? Though such an invitation is not particularly enticing to the average person, a tenured Instagram-influencer, fashionista, model, aspiring designer, or clothingaficionado would jump in elation, recognizing that this city was the venue for the Chanel Métiers d’Art show. The show took place in the new Herzog & de Meuron Elbphilharmonie building overlooking the port of Hamburg. The Pre-Fall 2018 collection debuted to the sound of live orchestral music. Karl Lagerfeld was born in this major European shipping port, known for its seafaring character and vital role in German history. The essence of the Chanel Pre-Fall Collection was nautical. Sailor-inspired garb, peaked caps, thigh-high boots, sweater dresses, and leather are some of the scintillating features that graced the runway. Chanel has always been a favorite label of mind. Although I prefer Coco Chanel’s original designs to Karl Lagerfeld’s more futuristic creations, he has indisputably brought the brand into the 21st Century. Chanel intellectualizes fashion every season by reminding audiences that fashion is something more than just clothes. It’s a reflection of today’s politics, entertainment, economy, and everything in between. Read on for analyses of my favorite looks.
Whoever said wearing white after Labor Day is a fashion faux pas should seriously reconsider, for Chanel beautifully makes the case for winter whites! The white tweed mini dress is adorned with pearl buttons and showcases a rounded collar. Though not the warmest choice of attire, this garment is refreshing and will turn heads when worn properly— preferably with black stockings and bow-embellished heels.
An alternate take on winter-whites, this two-piece tweed suit could pass for a sailing outfit. The beads on the cap form an anchor insignia. The classic sailor collar is softened by the loose, wavelike pussycat bow. The charming bow-heels make a reappearance.
This third and final favorite look perfectly fuses utility and chic. The faded striped denim culottes are contrasted with the rigid turtleneck sweater. I enjoy the cacophony of disparate prints, shapes, and templates that appear in this outfit. Although this look is less extravagant than its predecessors, it is elegantly elevated by various sparkly additions, namely, the camellia brooch on the turtleneck, the statement necklace, and the silvery belt adorning the classic interlinking Cs. Reeno Hashimoto, 2021
Best Looks from Tom Ford New York Fashion Week 2017 By: Alexandra Shea Tom Ford launched his luxury brand in 2006 after working as creative director at Gucci and Yves Saint Laurent. He has described the Tom Ford customer as “international, cultured, welltraveled, and possessing disposable income” and the women as “strong women...intelligent women who know their own style.” This line comes from New York Fashion week during Fall 2017. His Spring 2018 line is very color oriented, with lots of pinks and purples. Even the black and white ensembles are highlighted with a pop of color in the shoes or accessories.
The hot pink blazer and hot pink bodysuit combo is a perfect blend of professional and party. The blazer has sharp shoulders and a waist-length cut. The body suit opens with a very low scoop to the middle of the torso.
The pop of color showcases itself again with the same hot pink blazer over a more neutral ensemble. The pale pink silk top has a high V-neck and cuffed sleeves to the middle of the hands. The shorts are a pink petal color belted at the waist, slimming the look down. The combination of various pinks go well together to create an exciting yet professional look. Red shoes with white points complete the look.
Continuing with the color trend is this purple outfit. The blue-purple metallic jacket adds an almost futuristic vibe to the collection. Lilac joggers tone down the intensity of the zip up jacket, while the hot pink heels with white tipped toes bring the look to a close.
This dress is perfect for a nice evening party with its blush pink color, yet it can just as easily be worn on a more adventurous night out because of its metallic pink sleeves. The ankle length wrap dress ends in an asymmetric cut with sheer black heels tipped in metallic pink to match the sleeves of the dress. A very elegant look for a classy yet adventurous woman.
Spring can get chilly and the beginning of the season is usually devoid of color, so this jacket adds the perfect pop to Spring. Its leathery texture is slimmed down by a belted middle and large collars around the shoulders. The sleeves end just above the wrists and the cut ends right above the knee, perfect for a breezy spring day. The red-orange shoes with white pointed tips complete the look.
This is my favorite look of the collection because it is the perfect party dress. The sparkly jewels embroider the mini dress to give it an exciting glow. The silver and gold mix is eye-catching without being overstated and they flow into one another beautifully. The end of the dress mirrors the ends of the sleeves with golden flames. The cowl- turtleneck adds an almost necklace-like look to the dress. Its mini length is exciting and flirty, but the long-sleeves add a touch of elegance.
Autumn/Winter ‘17 Photo Shoot By Clear Sheppard