The Grove is a small business with two store fronts on Indian Hill Boulevard in the Claremont Village. There is the home and gifts store for those who like to find merchandise from their favorite era or fandom. And a few doors down is The Grove’s clothing store, filled with unique sweaters, boots, shirts and jackets.
In a recent informal survey, 13 out of 20 University of La Verne students said they prefer to create Halloween costumes from scratch with everyday pieces of clothing over purchasing a ready-made costume.
The fashion industry has funneled into the fashion capitals – New York City, London, Milan and Paris – to witness the Spring/Summer 2026 collections from each designer on the fashion calendar – and those who do not follow schedule.
As the summer approaches students are swapping their coats and sweaters for lighter clothing and brighter colors. However, this spring, students are starting to make their own trends by accessorizing.