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Content Format Content Letter From the Editor Contributors Christine Sun Kim: Sound in Silence Vacation Spotlight: Yoga & Meditation Retreats Art Students Interiors Trend Journal: Pajama Look Met Gala: Manus X Machina Madness The Colour in Anything Summer Playlist Monochrome Our Favorite Beauty Treatments: DIY edition Accessories Summer Shoes In Conversation with Keller Corbett Tinder
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LETTER From the Editor 12
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hen creating this issue of Format, I looked towards something aesthetically common for this upcoming fashion season, color. The challenge came in reinventing what is typically done in a fresh and unique way. We accepted this dare with “M onochrome,” shot by Ryan Schostak, “Monochrome” embodies the whimsy and playfulness we hope to see this summer in fashion. We ended our color tour with a profile on up and coming menswear designer Keller Corbett. Corbett’s designs are classic and timeless, and it was a privilege to sit down with him to gain insight on his future. Whether summer 2016 bring rainy or sunny days, we now hope to challenge you to change your approach to color this season. Because I mean, after all, isn’t life better “colored” with the chaos of trouble?
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Contributors Fashion
Tian Shi
Beauty
Morgan Zaslavsky
Traveling the globe year after year, from Milan to Miami in search of all that fashion has to offer, Tian brings back the best of the runway.
Pushing the boundaries of what the world views as beauty, Morgan embraces the natural as well as the enhanced to showcase the appeal of what our surroundings have to offer.
Culture
Carmela McCleary Allowing everyone to mutually experience the beauty in our world, Carmela embarks on journeys year after year to ensure that every getaway is an adventure.
Lifestyle
Jessica Rivera You are the books you read, the films you watch, the music you listen to, and the dreams you fulfill. Jessica combines all of these assets to make Format’s lifestyle one worth living.
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Christine Sun Kim: Sound in Silence
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states in a TED talk. This empowerment is clearly felt in her work. Illustrations of her take on sound can be seen hanging on the walls of her shows. Her uses of abstract lines that bend and sweep capture the essence of sound in an interesting way. Other forms of visuals in her exhibitions include film. One installation incorporates screens playing various films such as The Little Mermaid. Kim asked subtitlers to add in more subtitles to the films; ones, which describe smaller sounds such as the rustling of paper or breathing. The empowerment she uses to become inspired sometimes comes in unconventional forms. For instance, she loves channeling Bart Simpson, a character from the popular cartoon, The Simpsons. When asked why, Kim replies, “I think that in being an artist you need to be Bartesque,” she says. “It’s staying with your vision, which isn’t easy. But you must be uncompromising, and that’s very Bart.”
As an artist whose work encompasses illustration, painting, video, and performance art, focusing on themes of sound may seem like a difficult path for Christine Sun Kim to take. Born completely deaf, Kim has not allowed this trait to get in the way of her artistic expression. Instead, she explores how sound is experienced through other senses. She loves, for example, feeling the vibrations from the grumble of a car engine or speaker feedback. She describes sound as a “ghost”. It’s something she knows is there, but doesn’t quite know how it works.
The risk taken in pursuing this form of art for Kim is inspiring in itself when considering the community in which she grew up. “I come from a background where most of my friends don’t talk about sound, it’s really a taboo topic,” She explains. Still, the challenges she faced yielded a worthy ability to express sound from very different angles. To share this perspective with others through her art is something to be grateful for. When asked what she hopes people will take a way from her exhibitions, Kim replied, “I hope they leave understanding that voices are not only sounds, they can be visual as well.”
“Being deaf in a world of sound is like living in a foreign country blindly following the cultural rules, customs and behaviors without ever questioning them … Sound is almost like money and power. It’s so powerful that it could either disempower me and my art, or empower me. I chose to be empowered,” she
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Vacation Spotlight: Yoga & Meditation Retreats By Carmela McCleary
It’s no surprise that yoga and meditation have been big trends that continue to rise in the past decade. The benefits of the activity are something that shouldn’t be ignored and go beyond the reduction of stress levels. Recently, it’s become popular to cash in vacation days on retreats around the globe that center around the ancient practice of yoga and meditation. So if you’re looking for a way to spend your time off that’s a little more self-improving than a cruise, we’ve highlighted four different retreats that leave their guest feeling fully rejuvenated.
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COMO Shambhala Estate, Bali
Amsala Eco Chic Resort + Retreat
Feathered Pipe Ranch
Cal-a-Vie
Located near Ubud, Bali, this resort offers resident experts such as a yoga teacher, Ayurvedic doctor and residence dietician. The resort also includes signature massage therapies and beauty treatments, a state-of-the-art gym and outdoor activities
If you’re looking for something that allows you to experience the wilderness, look no further than this retreat. Located in the Montana Rockies, Feathered Pipe offers workshop experiences guided by some of the world’s finest teachers in a relaxed, leisurely, nature-drenched setting.
This wellness retreat is located in Tulum, Mexico. Sitting right on the beautiful beaches of Tulum, this resort offers various packages that rejuvenate you from the inside out through combinations of yoga, massage, and healthy eating.
Cal-a-Vie Health Spa resembles a serene French village nestled away on 200 private acres in northern San Diego County. The resort offers an award-winning wellness program is tailored to suit your personal fitness and wellness needs and goals.
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INTERIOR DESIGN // “I love my room. I wanted to make sure that it created a comfortable environment for me to not only sleep in but to also do work in. Being an interior design major can be very stressful at times so I need a calm space where I can just relax in and feel less stressed. I also make sure to keep my room clean at all times. If it’s not clean, than it adds to the stress in my life. Also I have a husky who sheds a lot so I have to continuously clean. I’ve played around with a lot of different decorative items and I finally feel like my room is at a place where I really like it.” -Lydia Hollman, Interior Design Student
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“I think that my room is a really good representation for who I am. I’ve collected a lot of things over time and they all show a different part of me. I wanted to make my room really feel like home and I think I accomplished that. I change things around a lot because I like change but it always has a good flow. Even though the room is smaller, it’s cozy. It comfortably fits myself and my dog. I’ve also displayed a bunch of my own artwork around the room to show my progression through SCAD. It helps motivate me and it always tells me that I can do better.” -MG Taylor, Industrial Design Student
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“As you can tell, my room has a very Asian aesthetic. I was lucky enough to experience a quarter in Hong Kong, and that is where I got a lot of my room inspiration from. Unfortunately my room doesn’t have an overhead light, but I have really good natural light coming in through the windows. My room is extremely comfortable and I love the amount of space I have. It brings me back to one of the best experiences in my life, my quarter abroad.” -Savannah Newman, Fashion Marketing Student
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PHOTOGRAPHY // “My room is my happy place. I’ve always made sure my room fits my personallity and my aesthetic. It holds so many memories such as pictures, artwork and much more. In my free time, I love doing DIY (do it yourself) projects for my room. All of the artwork hanging in my room I created, which makes me feel really good. I remember in high school how excited I was to be able to have my own place and decorte, and it’s met all my expectations.” -Ymke Franssen, Photography Student
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The oversized, wide-cut pant diversifies, integrating big flared, culotte and Japanese influences. Soft and loose versions in lightweight denims emerge for spring, with a focus on volume throughout the leg with exaggerated hem opening.
The pajama pants conjures images of 1930s sirens vacationing on the beach in the south of France. A prevalent style in the recent collections, the pant is making a crossover from the bedroom to the streets. The pajama pant usually made of very soft and light fabric and match for any T-shits. For the coming summer, wear pajama pant would be very comfortable for people when being out.
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Top and bottom come together to create a convenient sleep option in the pajama romper. Bodices range from spaghettistring surplices to tailored b ut t on - up s , a n d b o t t om s extend from mid-thigh to ankle-length.
Jumpsuits draw attention to the waist with both tailored and tie-front belts. Looks include feminine, utilitarian and lounge-pajama styles for Pre-Summer, while leg lengths are cropped at the leg with subtle flare. It’s so easy to put on , i believe this would be the first choice for people when they can’t decide what to wear.
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Luxurious sleep shirts in satin or shimmering micro-modal silk blends feature classic gentleman's detailing such as piping, chest pockets, and shirt tails or dipped hemlines to perform as modern, high-end classics. Wide satin bottoms and loosecut androgynous robes and pyjama shirts inspire luxury satin loungewear, and are styled with flats or slippers and feminine triangle bras featuring lace detailing and embroidered motifs.
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Manus X Machina Madness
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he Robert Lehman Wing at the Costume Institute is host to this year’s Spring 2016 exhibition. Manus x Machina: Fashion in an Age of Technology explores “how fashion designers are reconciling the handmade and the machine-made in the creation of haute couture and avant-garde ready-to-wear.” A total of 170 ensembles are featured, beginning with garments from the early 20th century, when the sewing machine was invented. Arguably one of the most popular exhibits since the Costume Institute’s establishment, focus was also on who wore what on the night of the Met Gala. The red carpet saw a mixture of futuristic metallic (relevant to the theme) and elegant gowns (a less literal take on the age of technology). In this issue we’ve included our top red carpet picks of the night. Emma Watson in Calvin Klein Collection
Kendall Jenner in Atelier Versace
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Gigi Hadid in Tommy Hilfiger with Zayn Malik
Lauren Santo Domingo in Giambattista Valli Haute Couture
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Karlie Kloss in Brandon Maxwell
Taylor Swift in Louis Vuitton
Lupita Nyong’o in Calvin Klein
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Sometimes, something happens in music that
The Colour in Anything James Blake
ignites people. It ignites their thoughts, their souls, and their hearts. Such was the case with The Colour in Anything, the latest masterpiece by genius James Blake. Described by Pitchfork as Blake’s “messy dive into maximalism,” The Colour in Anything remains true to Blake’s melancholy aesthetic that lured listeners in to begin with, all while combining new moods and collaborations to excite far more than before. The album, as expected from Blake, creates this eerie dramatic presence for itself wherever it is played. Mimicking the greys and blues of an impressionist painting, the tone of the album is as sad and grand as to be expected. Classic textures, layers, and variations illuminate Blake’s voice as seen in all of his work. But somehow, there appears to be a new dimension found on this record. The words cut deeper, the choruses linger longer, and the ears cannot turn away. There’s truly a romantic, cutting nostalgia to The Colour in Anything that hasn’t been found in Blake’s previous works, The songs still focus on the same tragedies we’re used to hearing; mainly love, heartbreak, loss, and disappointment. Blake agonizes in “Radio Silence,” crying “I can’t believe that you don’t wanna see me,” while songs like “I Hope My Life- 1-800 Mix” immediately uplift with a 1980s Corey Hart-esque vibe. The heavy appearance of differentiations in the album keep things fresh, all while Blake’s haunting voice coats each track like spoiled honey. The conundrum presented in The Colour in Anything is far from a travesty, but rather a beautiful entanglement of feeling that continually provides more. The deep wounds presented in lyrical brutalness are soothed by Blake’s enchanting voice, making this album his best yet.
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Summer 2016 Sounds: Format edition Nothing reigns in the summer like a new beat. From electronic to rap and everything in between, Format has you covered on this season’s most exquisite sounds.
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Views- Drake- Drake’s homage to Toronto, Views, combines every sound we’re excited about this summer. Featuring artists like Rihanna and Kanye West, Views encapsulates what we want to see this season. Highlights: “Too Good,” “One Dance,” and “Feel No Ways.”
Suck on This (Mixtape)- Die Antwoord- South Africa’s freaky duo Die Antwoord releases their first record since 2014’s Donker Mag. Filled with unusual collaborations (Dita Von Teese and Blackgoat to name a few,) Suck on This will make your beach days that much weirder. Highlights: “BUM BUM,” “GUCCI COOCHIE,” and “PITBULL TERRIER- God’s Berzerker Trap Remix.”
Lemonade- Beyoncé- Queen of pop Beyoncé marks her return with visual album Lemonade. Filled with intense emotion and heart pumping synths, Lemonade quenches summer thirst like only Bey can. Highlights: “Don’t Hurt Yourself,” “Freedom,” and “Sorry.”
99.9%- Kaytranada- Upbeat and unusual, Kaytranada’s latest is filled with jams that will electrify your summer fun. Catchy synths and appearances by GoldLink and Vic Mensa make 99.9% our go to dance album of the season. Highlights: “TOGETHER,” GLOWED UP,” and “LITE SPOTS.”
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Photographer: Ryan Schostak Model: Yiming Wang Styling: Tian Shi , Jessica Rivera Hoodie: Stylenada($180) Shoes: Raf Simons for Adidas ($450)
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Photographer: Ryan Schostak Model: Yiming Wang Styling: Tian Shi , Jessica Rivera Skirt: Tyakasha($120) Shoes: Acne Studios ($400)
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Photographer: Ryan Schostak Model: Yiming Wang Styling: Tian Shi , Jessica Rivera Dress: Marques Almeida($225) Shoes: Acne Studios ($400)
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Photographer: Ryan Schostak Model: Yiming Wang Styling: Tian Shi , Jessica Rivera Top: Stylenada ($100)
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Photographer: Ryan Schostak Model: Yiming Wang Styling: Tian Shi , Jessica Rivera Dress: Stylenada ($110) Shoes: Acne Studios ($400) Handbag: Proenza Schouler ($1850)
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Our favorite beauty treatments: DIY edition
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AVOCADO HAIR OIL TREATMENT:
INGREDIENTS// -1 oz. avocado oil -.5 oz. argan oil -2-3 drops essential oil of choice -1.5 oz. dropper bottle
Combine all ingredients in a dropper bottle and shake to combine. Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight until ready to use.
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It contains humectant qualities — which seal in moisture — and rich vitamin profile, including A,B,D,E, plus amino acids and protein, it not only keeps hair happy and moisturized, but nourishes too. Today I’m sharing a simple and quick 3-ingredient DIY to create your own avocado hair oil that will add much needed moisture and vitamins to your haircare routine. To use: After washing and conditioning hair as usual, apply a few drops of oil to the ends of your hair and comb through. If your hair is especially dry, this can also be applied to dry hair as needed.
BENTONITE CLAY FACE MASK:
INGREDIENTS// -3 Tbsp bentonite clay -3 Tbsp Bragg’s Apple Cider Vinegar A glass bowl -A non-metal utensil for stirring Also known as Montmorillonite, bentonite is one of the most effective and powerful healing clays. It has been used by ancient cultures throughout history and can be used externally and internally.
Mix the clay and vinegar with a non metal utensil (metal makes the clay less effective) and then apply evenly on face, avoiding the eyes. Leave mask on to dry for up to 30 minutes. If it is your first time using a clay mask or if you have sensitive skin, it is recommended to only leave on for 10 minutes and then increasing from there the next time you use. You skin will adjust and react differently the more you use! Wipe your face clean with warm water. Your skin will most likely have redness, but this will fade.
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-1/4 cup raw Turbinado sugar -1 tsp jojoba oil -2 tsp apricot oil -7 drops rose essential oil
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scrub into your resealable glass jar. Source: Beauty Trends & Makeup Tips – Free People Blog | Page 3 http://blog. freepeople.com/beauty/#ixzz493aBVuJN
When it comes to skincare, lips 1 tsp raw honey are often unfairly overlooked. Outside of being hastily treated with some lip Glass vessel balm (that hopefully contains SPF) or done up in liner and lipstick for a special In a double boiler or a glass bowl occasion, they’re often left to their own nested inside a pot filled with a lit- devices — chilling — while the rest of tle water, melt the honey over low your face is treated to masks, oils and heat. Once the honey is melted, lotions. If you haven’t given your lips combine honey, Turbinado sugar the attention they so deserve, now is and oils in a measuring glass or the time to start with this easy homemixing bowl and mix well. Once made lip scrub. completely mixed, spoon the
HIMALAYAN SALT BARS:
INGREDIENTS// -Pink Himalayan Salt -Shea butter soap base -Eucalyptus essential oil -Peppermint essential oil -Coconut oil -Soap molds Pink Himalayan salt is known for doing wonderful things for the body and mind, as it contains 84 trace minerals and a unique ionic energy. Pour a handful of coarse pink Himalayan salt into the bottom of your soap molds.
Place two cups (about 12 squares) of shea butter soap base and one tbsp of coconut oil into a glass bowl and melt. I used a double broiler, but you can also use a microwave. I stirred continuously until all of the soap was fully melted. While stirring, add in one cup of finely ground pink Himalayan sea salt. Stir in 15-20 drops (gauge to your liking) of your favorite essential oil. I used a mixture of eucalyptus and peppermint. Pour the mixture into the soap molds and allow to cool completely.
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Wild West Accessories By Tian Shi Wild west accessories adopt a more contemporary feel for this spring and summer, injecting a sense of newness into the 1970s-styled looks that have dominated retail for the past few seasons. Nostalgia emerges as a key influence for jewellery, drawing inspiration from heirloom designs that look set to be important drives for festival deliveries. 65
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Turbans offer a relaxed bohemian edge to headwear, echoing the simple and back-to-basic style. Sold as either a scarf or a fixed headband, the turban is a truly versatile item that can be interpreted and repackaged for a range of markets. A great vehicle for this season’s key color and print stories and one that will truly drive festival and holiday shops, the turban also offers retailers plenty of scope for mannequin scarf styling or even in-store demonstrations.
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Large hoops lean towards thecontemporary end of the market, styled into those 1970s looks underpinning the season, in both gold and silver metals and a variety of weights. This is a key item to focus spring marketing material around and a strong look for first deliveries, but it's also an item withtrue staying power and one we expect to see running right throughto high-summer drops.
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Nothing has been exciting fashion lately like menswear. From classic suits to sleek sportswear, menswear has been giving womenswear a run for it’s money these days. On the curve of this stands Keller Corbett, current menswear design major at The Savannah College of Art and Design. Known for his classic tailoring and unparalleled quality, Corbett has all the ingredients needed to strike fashion gold. Format editor in chief Jessica Rivera got a chance to sit down with the up and coming style star to talk inspiration, the south, and what’s next for his future.
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JR-Who influences your design aesthetic? KC-My dad absolutely. I look up to classical guys as well. Kanye west’s music influences me, Gianni Agnelli too. I like the way Ralph Lauren does his menswear a lot. I love YSL as well. JR-Are you happy the Y is back? KC-Absolutely, God damnit yes. JR-In the last year especially, menswear has become centrally focused on streetwear, what compels you to stray from trends and remain classic? KC-I grew up in a house where my father wore a suit to the office almost every day of every week, and I was pretty much dressed in a blazer and tie from a very early age. Classic menswear, especially tailored clothing, has been apart of my life for the majority of my existence and I find that in order to break certain rules, you have to know what they are and where they came from. It’s not that I strictly adhere from my roots, but I know them well enough to know how to break them. JR-What do you see for the future of your brand? KC-For my brand, I want to adhere to a clientele with hopefully a similar passion for tailored clothing, but also branch out to a broader demographic. I want to use that demographic to explore my design interests. Hopefully that will allow me to use what I’ve learned from my love of tailored clothing to influence other ready to wear designs. JR-Who do you see as your target or ideal customer? KC-Any young or older man with a desire to look good and who really wants to pursue a unique style that reflects part of who they are. JR-Where do you draw your inspiration from? KC-I love architecture, Greek and Roman to be specific. I draw from my music, not just what I make, but what I hear. I love jazz but also hip hop. I draw from everyday occurrences; whether that be driving, making coffee, or just living. There’s always inspiration to be found.
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JR-What sparked your interest in fashion? KC-Well, in 2013, I took a semester off and got a job working in a suit shop in Charleston, South Carolina. I realized that I didn’t only like buying clothes, but that I wanted to impact how they were created and purchased. I felt compelled to make a lasting impression, not necessarily in that I want to revolutionize the way a suit is designed or made, but I want to make it the most accessible it’s every been so that it’s enjoyable to wear everyday. JR-Would you ever consider designing womenswear? KC-I would consider it. JR-Being as you were born in the south and continue to reside there, has Southern living and culture influenced your designs? Why or why not? KC-Absolutely. The south is a place where tradition is huge, and not just in regards to what we wear but how we cook, socialize, the music we like. The overall way of life in the south is intertwined with tradition. I think that’s where my desire to experiment and at the same time adhere to tradition comes from. JR-The editorial featured showcases clothes that are very different from your staple design aesthetic. What was that experience like? KC-The experience overall was enjoyable in that I got to branch out from somethings that I normally wear. But, at the same time, the concept of the shoot, having an emphasis on colored lighting was strange for me, because I am color blind. It was odd for me knowing that what I saw in the final images was not what others saw.
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Tinder, ahh, what a miraculous invention. It was founded by Sean Rad, J onathan Badeen, Justin Mateen, Joe Munoz, Whitney Wolfe, Dinesh Moorjani, and Chris Gylczynski in 2012. Incase you’re unfamiliar with the application, it displays a bunch of photographs of people and you swipe left if you don’t find them attractive or you swipe right if you’re interested. There have been plently of other apps created with a very similar concept such as “Hot or Not” and “Bumble”. In the good old days, your friends and families liked to play the role of matchmaker. In todays day in age, your phone has taken over for them. I sat down with two couples who met on the app as well as a single girl who frequently uses the app and got their insight and opinions.
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How many people have you met from Tinder? Morgan: I’ve only ever met one person from the app, and I ended up dating him (Keytan) for over a year and a half. Keytan: I’ve met about two or three people, but I often saw people from the app downtown or just around. Why did you swipe right? Morgan: I thought that he was on the lacrosse team because of his pictures, and I was just a freshman and thought that he could get me into the parties. Keytan: She looked like fun and I just thought she was attractive. How did you first meet in person? Morgan: We tried to meet up mutlipe times and it just never worked out, until one night where we finally met up at the bars. Keytan: We met up downtown, and honestly, I was very drunk and don’t remember much of the night. Did they look different from their profile? Morgan: I think so. His picture was about a year old and didn’t look that much like him. Keytan: Her face looked the same, but she had a blue ombre in her hair at the time. Do you think Tinder has changed the way that people look for partners in a positive or negative way? Morgan: Yes, their are many positives and negative attributes to the app. It all depends on how people use it. I’ve met plently of people who have made relationships from it. Keytan: I think that it’s made dating a lot simpler. It’s easier to approach someone when you already know they also find you attractive.
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Maddie: I’ve met 2, someone who I just used to hook up with and now Gerad who I’ve been dating for over a year. Gerad: I’ve met two people from tinder, including Maddie. Why did you swipe right? Maddie: I thought he was one of the most attractive human beings i”ve ever seen. He also had a photo in a cowboy hat and I was super into that. Gerad: I thought that she was hot and she had a photograph with her horse George, and I love horses. How did you first meet in person? Maddie: We met at the bars and my friend went and sat on his lap and introduced us. Later that night I took him back to my dorm room and I had to hide him in the trunk of my jeep to sneak him in. Gerad:I don’t remember much from that night, I was pretty drunk. But I do remember making out with her by her jeep and then going back to her dorm. Did they look different from their profile? Maddie: Not at all, he was just as gorgeous in person as he was in his pictures. Gerad: No, I would say she looked practically the same in real life, if not prettier. Do you think Tinder has changed the way that people look for partners in a positive or negative way? Maddie: Negative, I think it’s just made it easier for people to hook up. Gerad: I think that it has opened up more doors for dating but at the same time it’s made things more complicated.
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-JessicaHow many people have you met from Tinder? Jessica: Around like 20. A lot of them I’ve become really good friends with over time. Why do you usually swipe right? Jessica: It’s usually because they’re attractive or they look interesting. I want to match with someone who looks like I could get along with and have good conversations with. Is it awkward when you initially meet? Jessica: Not usually because you’re a bit more comfortable with them because you’ve been speaking to them via the app. But if you find that there’s no chemistry in person than it can be awkward. Do you think you look different from your profile? Jessica: I think I look better online, but no one has ever told me that I look different. Sometimes people tell me I look better in person. Do you think Tinder has changed the way that people look for partners in a positive or negative way? Jessica: I think it has done both. Positive because it has broadened the way we can communicate with one another. For example, our generation does everything online from buying clothes to watching movies. Negative because it’s made it harder for us to talk to each other in person because we don’t have that security blanket of being hidden behind a screen and when you speak to someone in person in pursuit of something that isn’t platonic you don’t have the prior comfort of knowing if they are interested in you or not.
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People’s opinions... I think it’s a bunch of horny men holding fish. It’s never worked for me, so I don’t think it’s that great. It works for some people initially, but then it’s just a downhill spiral that makes you feel bad about yourself. -Amira Hatlani
I am a Gemini and I didn’t really realize this until I read a horoscope one day that my favorite way to get into a relationship is to have an established friendship with them before. You don’t know a person until you know them for about 8 months. -Savannah Newman
I think that it can be good if you use it in the right way. You hear love stories, and you hear horror stories about girls who get beat up and raped. It’s about your inentions and if you’re smart about it. -Emma Mikulecky
People have the mindset of “I’m trying to get laid”. It’s part of the hookup culture. It’s hard when you’re trying to date but they’re either creepy or trying to hook up. -Lucia Dunlap
I think it’s situational. I think that theirs exceptions to everything. You hear great stories from it, but if you’re using it to sleep around than more power to you, but be careful. -Rachel Beren It’s worked for my sister, it’s worked for some friends, but I’ve never tried it out. It’s a good recourse to meet new people, same sex and opposite. It’s not something that people had in the past and it’s a very revolutionized way of meeting people. -Kaitlyn Cotton It’s kind of weird, I don’t really like it because everyone on it just wants to bang. I think evey guy on their is just interested in sex, but I have seen people get in relationshops from it. -Megan Kahn I think it is a great way of meeting people in the area. I think it’s a good way to have some interesting conversations and despite what people think, it’s not that bad of an app. -Brendan McDonald I have mixed emotions on it. It’s a good way to meet people but at the same time it’s not. If you’re on it just to meet someone, than it’s good. But most peoples intentions on their are usually sex driven. -Kelly Coleman
I think it’s honestly awful. I think the people on it are just looking to hookup and it’s a hookup app. If that’s what you’re looking for than perfect. -Emily Ritchie I don’t really care for it. It can be fun sometimes, but it’s not worth it. I’ve never followed through and met someone. It was a time passer for me personally. -Danny Rosenberg It’s a useful way to meet people but it can also be very dangerous. I thnk it’s a crazy way to meet people, and it’s become a social norm. It’s fueled twitter, instagram and facebook and other apps. I’ve made genuine friends off the app, and also met lovers. -Xen Griffey I think it’s useful for meeting different kinds of people but it’s also sketchy and can be sad. It helps you meet people wherever you are, whether you’re moving somewhere new or just on vacation. -Thea Gouldl It’s a bunch of horny guys looking to have sex. But for girls, they think that they’re meeting new people and they have too high of expecations. I think it’s worth waiting to meet someone in real life rather than on the big online world. -Lela Bernal
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