Thursday, December 18

FAST 2022: Spring runway show encourages creativity among student designers

This post was updated May 25 at 10:01 p.m. Student fashion is making a FAST in-person comeback. The annual runway show hosted by Fashion and Student Trends at UCLA will take place in Pauley Pavilion on May 27. Read more...

Photo: FAST President Meghan He (left) poses in a black outfit in front of a white wall, and FAST Vice President Hector Esparza (right) stands in a blue shirt in front of a brick wall. He said this year’s runway show is the biggest production the organization has put on, and that much of the funds saved with last year’s virtual format were able to help achieve this milestone. (Left to right: Bryan Palmero/Daily Bruin senior staff, Megan Cai/Daily Bruin)


FAST 2022: Old fashion trends turn sustainable in student-made clothing line

Nancy Nan is revamping fashion trends from her childhood. The second-year geography/environmental studies student and designer for the upcoming Fashion and Student Trends at UCLA runway show is incorporating early 2000s trends into her sustainable fashion line. Read more...

Photo: Third-year sociology student Christabel Odoi (left) and second-year geography/environmental studies student Nancy Nan (right) pose on a bench in denim ensembles from Nan’s sustainable fashion line for the Fashion and Student Trends at UCLA spring runway show. In giving recycled fabrics a new life, Nan said she recognizes the fashion industry is a big source of pollution and believes its future depends on environmentally friendly practices. (Chelsea Westman/Daily Bruin staff)


FAST 2022: Sabrina Costa draws design inspiration from past in runway collection

From Marilyn Monroe to Audrey Hepburn, Sabrina Costa’s latest collection is conjuring the spirits of greats. The fourth-year biology student will debut her newest pieces at Fashion and Student Trends at UCLA’s annual runway show May 27. Read more...

Photo: Fourth-year psychobiology student Meghan He (left) and fourth-year biology student Sabrina Costa (left) stand together wearing Costa’s designs for the Fashion and Student Trends at UCLA spring runway show. Costa said her designs were inspired by the Met Gala and historical looks that remain timeless. (Ashley Kenney/Photo editor)


UCLA student blends popular culture with trendy designs in beading business

This post was updated May 22 at 9:29 p.m. Hahna Song is beading her way through Westwood. Creating products ranging from phone charms to accessories, the first-year biology student said she began selling handmade beaded jewelry when she started attending UCLA. Read more...

Photo: Hahna Song smiles as she shows off her beaded creations in her hands. Song, a first-year biology student, said she hopes to keep customers reminded of their younger selves with her designs. (Megan Cai/Daily Bruin)


UCLA student honors family, Filipino heritage through baking projects

Sammie’s Sweet Shoppe is more than just icing on the cake. Third-year communication student Sam Manuel began her baking Instagram account in 2019 and turned to the platform as a creative outlet at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more...

Photo: Third-year communication student Sam Manuel holds a cake topped with raspberries and adorned with green flowers. Manuel said she views cakes as creative challenges, experimenting with flavors and decoration. (Courtesy of Sam Manuel)


Alumnus uses social media skills to showcase lifestyle, curate brand image

Camryn Frederickson is making her dough and eating it too. Beyond promoting healthy physical and mental practices on her personal Instagram page, the alumnus said she also acts as the social media and marketing manager of the cookie dough company Deux. Read more...

Photo: Alumnus Camryn Frederickson holds up two containers of Deux cookie dough. As the first employee for the cookie dough company and the current social media and marketing manager, Frederickson said she has been able to infuse a bit of her personality into the brand and watch it grow with her. (Sandra Ocampo/Daily Bruin)


Odd Flower Creations sculpts sustainable accessories for social justice

This post was updated May 4 at 8:32 p.m. Odd Flower Creations is blooming with botanical accessories and homeware. Amber Sackett, a French language and culture doctoral student and the original founder of Odd Flower Creations, said she started the business in December 2019 as a project to encourage individuals to support social justice organizations. Read more...

Photo: Amber Sackett (left) and Kelly Roso (right) pose with their handmade jewelry from Odd Flower Creations. Sackett said the company’s designs are inspired by nature and the landscapes of California. (August Suchecki/Daily Bruin)



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