Fashion & Beauty

Ahsha Jones, senior psychology major, gets up every morning ready to tackle her long list of daily activities. However, before she can step out of her dorm room, she puts together an outfit that not only allows her to be comfortable but also expresses where she comes from.

Fashion is a statement, it tells stories and breaks molds. Alternative fashion is often misconstrued as a singular look but it is actually so much more than just an ensemble of black clothes.

As the spring 2026 semester draws to a close, seniors have to think about the incoming graduation to celebrate their accomplishment at the University of La Verne. However one of the questions they ask themselves in preparation for the ceremony is what do they wear under their gown. 

For their Fall 2026 collection, Italian-brand Moschino sent a purse that looks like a bag of churros down the runway. These types of ideas are not new to the brand, however, this highlights a larger trend that is taking over the fashion world: the luxury of food. 

Twelve out of 20 La Verne students who wear makeup said they prefer high-end makeup over drugstore cosmetics, in a recent survey on campus.

While most of the country is ready to bring out their chunky knit sweaters and long coats, the people of Southern California do not make the same clothes transition when it comes to the winter months.