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Film costumer Colby Kelly blends career aspirations with the quest for happiness

Jenna Zaza, Arts and Culture Editor • March 3, 2024

Colby Kelly hopped on the Zoom call with a smile stretching from ear to ear. He is a truck costumer responsible for managing and organizing costumes on film sets, ensuring actors’ comfort and overseeing...

Four thrift shops near Stony Brook University for a day out on the town

Emily Chao, Arts and Culture Assistant Editor • February 11, 2024

Thrifting has become a popular alternative to shopping firsthand from fashion retailers. Originally, its main purpose was to provide affordable clothing while sometimes raising money for charitable causes such as homeless shelters. There are a handful of thrift stores near Stony Brook University, providing an opportunity to support local businesses while enjoying a fun day out on the town.

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How AI can improve sustainability in fashion

Emily Chao • November 19, 2023

Although there are many concerns over how artificial intelligence (AI) will encroach on the livelihood of arts and creativity, there are some areas in which implementing AI can be beneficial, such as in the creation of environmentally-sustainable decisions in the fashion industry for both consumers and producers.

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The rise of pink: “Barbie,” Taylor Swift and fast fashion

Sarah Chaudhry • September 24, 2023

This past spring and summer gave way to a lot of sociocultural moments and eras, namely Greta Gerwig’s “Barbie” and Taylor Swift’s “The Eras Tour.” Both the premiere of the movie and the concerts have led to certain fast fashion trends.

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The magic and playfulness of a ‘Sandy Liang Girl’

Emily Chao • September 23, 2023

New York City native Sandy Liang started her viral clothing brand in 2014 after finishing college and in 2019, her line of colorful fleece jackets caused a popularity explosion. Her brand has since become known for its functionally nostalgic and coquette designs.

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Studio Rousseau’s ‘The Art of Couture’ unveils fashion-inspired artwork at NYFW exhibition

Adrienne Esposito • September 14, 2023

On Saturday, Sept. 9, The Statesman was invited to visit a closed event at the Studio Rousseau Art Gallery in New York City for the annual New York Fashion Week (NYFW). The gallery exhibition, titled “The Art of Couture,” showcased a stunning collection of artwork inspired by various impeccably designed fashion pieces.

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The gilded glamour of the Met Gala

Julia Heming • May 11, 2022

The first Monday of every May is the Met Gala, fashion's biggest day for the glamour and camp of the carpet. The 2022 theme was “Gilded Glamour and White Tie,” and was part two of this year’s exhibition “In America: An Anthology of Fashion.”

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Stony Brook University Lookbook Vol. 3

Julia Heming • May 10, 2022

Welcome to spring at Stony Brook. The cherry blossom trees are blooming and the fashion on campus has transitioned from winter neutrals to bold colorful outfits for spring.

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How the price of fashion may cost us our planet

Amaya McDonald • April 24, 2022

Refraining from shopping or buying one top from a fast fashion company will not necessarily make or break our climate crisis, but the more we work together to adjust our practices, the more businesses will take note.

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Oscars 2022: The height of Hollywood glamour

Julia Heming • April 6, 2022

This year’s Oscars perfectly showed the glitz and glamor of Hollywood high fashion, while still allowing celebrities to showcase their personalities. The looks wowed audiences almost as much as the drama that ensued.

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Stony Brook University Lookbook Vol. 2

Julia Heming • March 6, 2022

Welcome to the outerwear edition of the Stony Brook Lookbook. It’s winter on Long Island, which means every outfit has a coat to go with it. Layering is required to stay warm during walks to class,...

SBU’s African Student Union’s fashion show set to return

Amaya McDonald • January 29, 2022

The ASU Fashion Show has been a tradition on the SBU campus for years, but since the COVID-19 pandemic put a stop to large in-person events on campus, students have not been able to walk the runway.

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