This post was updated May 25 at 7:04 p.m. There is no greater symbol of unity than a wedding. Honoring this sentiment, third-year psychobiology student Chizaram Iwuanyanwu said she and second-year pre-business economics student Bisola Amudipe modeled their 2022 Fashion and Student Trends at UCLA collection – which will be displayed Friday – after the traditional wedding attire of Nigerian tribes. Read more...

Photo: Third-year psychobiology student Chizaram Iwuanyanwu (left) and second-year economics student Bisola Amudipe (right) pose in front of a wood wall in vibrant outfits. Amudipe said the pair’s collection for the Fashion and Student Trends at UCLA spring runway show is based on traditional Nigerian wedding attire and conveys a message of unity within the divided country. (Courtesy of Chizaram Iwuanyanwu)

This post was updated May 25 at 10:21 p.m. Asymmetry meets hyperfemininity in Zab Penaloza’s new line. Driven by the lack of affordable clothing pieces that balance sensuality with geometry, second-year architectural studies student Zab Penaloza said they opted to make them themself, debuting the collection at this year’s Fashion and Student Trends at UCLA spring runway show Friday. Read more...

Photo: Second-year architectural studies student Zab Penaloza (left) stands next to third-year biochemistry student Emily Lu (right). Penaloza said their collection for the Fashion and Student Trends at UCLA spring runway will showcase sustainably made pieces with hyperfeminine silhouettes. (Ariana Fadel/Daily Bruin staff)

This post was updated May 25 at 10:19 p.m.. Ashley Chen is putting the sign in design. The second-year economics and philosophy student will debut several original designs focused on the zodiac signs of the Western astrological calendar during Fashion and Student Trends at UCLA’s annual runway show. Read more...

Photo: Second-year economics and philosophy student Ashley Chen (left) and third-year psychology student Leah Williams-Mohammed (right) pose against blue lockers, wearing Chen’s designs. Chen’s collection for the Fashion and Student Trends at UCLA spring runway show is based on the zodiac signs, which she said she enjoys because of their universal nature. (Nina Morasky/Daily Bruin)

This post was updated May 25 at 10:26 p.m. Gabe Discipulo seeks to make a spontaneous splash on the Fashion and Student Trends at UCLA runway. Read more...

Photo: Third-year sociology student Gabe Discipulo (left) and third-year Japanese language and culture student Angel Araki (right) lean against a white background. Discipulo, who showed his designs for the first time at the Fashion and Student Trends at UCLA runway, said he was inspired by spontaneity and defiance. (Lauren Man/Daily Bruin senior staff)

This post was updated May 25 at 10:09 p.m. Josephine Qi is branching out into fashion with botanical-inspired creations. The fourth-year business economics student’s designs are hitting the runway for a second time Friday. Read more...

Photo: Fourth-year computational and systems biology student Defne Ercelen (left) and fourth-year business economics student Josephine Qi (right) pose together, wearing Qi’s design for the Fashion and Student Trends at UCLA spring runway show. Qi said she was inspired by the Mildred E. Mathias Botanical Garden to create tree-influenced designs. (Emily Kohen/Daily Bruin)

Starting from a simple shirt, Ishmael Jasmin is sewing streetwear. After receiving a sewing machine from his mom eight years ago, the fourth-year psychology student said his initial foray into fashion resulted in an unattractive top and caused him to step away from designing for five years. Read more...

Photo: Ishmael Jasmin stands by a tree in front of a gray wall. The fourth-year psychology student said he draws inspiration for his streetwear-inspired designs from many places, ranging from downtown Los Angeles fabric stores to Japanese fashion. (Courtesy of Ishmael Jasmin)