Tuesday, May 13

Coterie Couture: Bohemianism fashion, art continues to counter the mainstream

What someone wears speaks volumes about who they are as a person and the same can be said for the styles associated with various movements and cultures. Read more...

Photo: With roots dating back to the classist tensions of 19th-century France, bohemian fashion embodies the unconventional and artistic. Now colloquially associated with festivals and the free spirited, the aesthetic is maintained by brands and boutiques such as Whiskey & Leather, owned by Zee Chew and Ariel Hujar. (Courtesy of Ariel Hujar)


Alumnus reflects on journey from student-athlete to style influencer

Katie LaFrance’s fashion journey wasn’t cut from a pattern. The alumnus has been running a fashion account since she was 14, with her love for fashion first beginning when sifting through her mother’s wardrobe as a child in Little Rock, Arkansas, but fully developing after a trip to Morocco. Read more...

Photo: UCLA alumnus Katie LaFrance started a fashion account anonymously when she was 14. Now, she publicly shares her outfits and style journey with her 230,000-person Instagram following. (Courtesy of Katie LaFrance)


‘Tamarindo’ podcast uplifts Latinx community with important discussions

This post was updated Oct. 7 at 11:36 a.m. Editor’s note: Daily Bruin used Latino, Latina, Latinx and Hispanic in this article according to sources’ preferences. Read more...

Photo: Latinx empowerment podcast ‘Tamarindo’ is hosted by Brenda Gonzalez and alumnus Ana Sheila Victorino. The podcast aims to celebrate culture year-round while also discussing topics ranging from racism to immigration. (Photo by Jeremy Chen/Photo Illustration by Isabella Lee)




Students create new hemp-based milk alternative with ‘Chilk’

This post was updated Sept. 30 at 4:24 p.m. Chilk is milk’s cooler cousin. Conceived in November, the student startup creates milk-alternative beverages infused with hemp extracts that contain a percent of CBD, which aids with stress relief and relaxation. Read more...

Photo: Started in November of last year, Chilk formulates milk-alternative drinks infused with hemp extracts to promote stress relief and relaxation. The company was originally conceived as a joke between friends, however they now sell their product in Westwood and plan to expand to the rest of California. (Chelsea Westman/Daily Bruin)


Restaurant review: Primo’s Donuts caters to its college audience, diverse options sweeten experience

This post was updated Sept. 22 at 10:45 p.m. Primo’s Donuts proves the tastiest ideas can be found inside the box. Founded in 1956, the Los Angeles-based doughnut shop opened its Westwood location on Sept. Read more...

Photo: Primo’s Donuts opened its Westwood location on Sept 18, replacing the corner lot on Weyburn Avenue that was previously occupied by Stan’s Donuts. Offering classic raised donuts and crowd favorite buttermilk bites, the shop provides an updated take on a timeless staple. (Finn Chitwood/Daily Bruin)



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