victoria craven.

photos and story by Jess Larson

Victoria Craven, 20, is not only an OCC student but a stylish one at that. And she wants to let you in on a little secret, most of her findings are from second hand stores. Always exciting and always unique, Victoria sure can turn out some memorable outfits, something I always look forward to seeing when I come to class.  

What are your dreams made of? 

I would love to be the creator and owner of my own brand. 

What do you love about shopping at thrift stores?
It's thrilling to find that unique find, and also knowing no one else will being wearing the same thing you are. 

What/who are you inspired by in fashion? 
I'm inspired by old movies, the 90's and the 70's.

Describe one of your favorite items you've come across at a thrift store. 
In San Fran I was blessed to find a silk long fringe kimono with the original price tag on it for $298 and the goodwill price was only $18, it was a steal!

Any recommendations on some good thrift stores? 
I've been really digging Savers. They have great prices and their selection is huge! Plus every day 2 tag colors are 50% off, its the best deal. 

kiosks.

story and photos by Kacie McGeary

There are certain times of year that you can just feel approaching in the air. Summer vacation, the Christmas holidays, the beginning of a new year, and of course…. midterms. As weeks 8 and 9 have yet again graced us with their presence, OCC fashion students prepare to present projects worthy of their name. In Retail Buying (MKTG 220), students show off their latest work on their kiosk projects. When asked to design and run a kiosk of their own, students chose a wide range of products to sell. From jewelry, fashion illustration prints, iPhone cases, and succulent plants, students were asked to create a concept that would require innovative thought and application of the concepts used by top buyers everywhere.

studious stones.

by Isabella Chavez

Three OCC students are spotted studying in their ring bling. All three consisting of authentic turquoise. Each piece has its own unique shape, cut, and style. Jordan (purple keyboard) is a part of the Gabrillino native tribe. She inherited a couple of the rings from her grandmother and the rest are vintage finds.  Turquoise stones look great on all skin tones and the more the better!

santa ana arts district.

photos and story by Vy Le

For the first project in Trend Forecasting, we were required to observe the fashion and behavior trends of a particular market, so I grabbed my camera and headed to the Santa Ana Arts District.  After taking pictures of every interesting person that I encountered, I sorted through my photos and was surprised to find that there were several fashion similarities among the people within this market.  Whether they were rocking stripes, backpacks, or tattoos, I found everyone to be equally inspiring and original. 

inspiration.

All fashion designers seek unique inspiration when developing a line that will represent their brand and express their vision as a designer.  Inspiration comes in many forms from music to architecture. For me the simple pleasure of walking through an art exhibit can excite and spark my imagination. On campus I have found that the exhibits at the Frank M. Doyle Arts Pavilion will often inspire me. The current art exhibit, Body Language, is no exception. Take a few minutes to stop by or sit down and absorb all that surrounds you. Who knows? You just might be inspired to create something beautiful! 

story by Ryan Watanabe

photo by Ryan Watanabe

photo by Rob Murow