STUDENT SPOTLIGHT: MARLEE RAPP

PHOTOGRAPHER SUREET SARAU GRAPHIC DESIGNER RINO FUJIMOTO MODEL MARLEE RAPP

Marlee Rapp is a senior studying Astrophysics and interdisciplinary physics.Her passion for astrophysics is a passion that is very rare in people; she is studying what she loves and doing everything in her power to make her dream of researching and studying the universe come true. Outside of academics, she has a fondness for house shows showcasing more indie bands and artists.

Her music taste is one of the things that Marlee gets her fashion inspiration from. She typically goes for a more 90’s inspired ‘grunge’ look, as her mom had this type of alternative, punkish style when she was in college. Marlee takes from her mom’s style a bit, while incorporating her own personal flair into it. Much of her closet consists of pieces from the 90’s that she either got from thrift shops, ragstock, or got from her mom’s college wardrobe.

She has her own staple accessories like cuffed pants and tops, bandanas, and statement earrings. She typically shops on etsy or with small businesses for sweaters, jewelry, and crochet pieces (some of her favorite small jewelry businesses are @shop. kikay and @magpiescollect on instagram). A big part of Marlee’s style is her color palette: you can almost always see her rocking brown, green, maroon, or burnt orange outfits, no matter what season, with matching eyeshadow to complete the look.

Marlee has a playful and experimental style essence where she loves adding hints of masculine elements into her outfit and has fun with her makeup and accessories. Her wardrobe puts her personality on display in the best way possible. It’s a clear reflection of Marlee’s fun-loving, adventurous aura. She loves spontaneity and is eager to go to any outing. Her down to earth personality is really showcased in her style.