The questionable attire of female students at ACU (the morality of wearing leggings as pants is a hotly debated topic on campus) has never been an issue for Lexi French, a junior English major from Palestine. French is passionate about fashion and blogs for 99dresses, an up-and-coming fashion app. French first experimented with fashion in high ... [Read More…]
Project Reach looks for student models
The African Students' Association is putting together a fashion show to celebrate their cultures and allow ACU students to see a glimpse into their lives. The ASA, in partnership with the Office of Multicultural Enrichment is bringing back the Project Reach fashion show for a second year. The event is geared to incorporate clothes and culture ... [Read More…]
Boutiques bring fresh fashion to Abilene
There's no denying that Abilene is not the most fashion forward town. Chains are limited to Target and Ross. And customers seeking a younger, more unique look may feel discouraged by the lack of a large shopping mall. There is hope for these discouraged young people in the success of local boutiques. Over the years several Abilene residents have ... [Read More…]
In the RED Fashion Show to raise awareness, combat sex trafficking
The third annual In the RED Fashion Show will take place April 6 at 7:30 p.m. at the Windsor Hotel and will raise money to fight sex trafficking in Nepal. The theme for this year's show is "Fight for Freedom with Fashion." The event will raise funds for the Red Thread Movement, an initiative of Eternal Threads, a nonprofit dedicated to ending sex ... [Read More…]
Dress for success: senior business major interns at Fashion Week
ACU's mission to prepare students for Christian leadership throughout the world is more than just words on paper. Lauren Fink, senior business major from Grapevine is one example of this mission in action. Fink had the unique opportunity to intern at New York Fashion week at the beginning of this school year. This summer Fink had an internship in ... [Read More…]
Fashion advice for the changing seasons
Wal-mart has been promoting Halloween decorations for about a month and a half. And you can't go anywhere near a coffee shop these days without being bombarded by pumpkin-flavored this or that. It must be mid-October. For most people in this country, it means the leaves change to red, orange and yellow and shorts can be put away until March. It ... [Read More…]