Fashion Archives - El Paisano

The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures: Exhibits

November 10, 2021

Want the perfect date, or maybe you’re interested in learning more about movies and animation. This museum has it all, from academy awards like oscars, wardrobe used in movies, to the history of movies all around. This museum is one to visit when in Los Angeles. However, make sure you buy your...

Vegan Fashion Leads the World in the Right Direction

Madeline Torres and Jasmine Soria • October 20, 2021

Vegan Fashion Week made its return this Oct for the first time after two years. The event took place in downtown Los Angeles showing guests new, ethical and sustainable clothing. Founder of Vegan Fashion Week, Emmanuelle Rienda, shares her excitement towards the event, hoping that this will be a...

Los Angeles Fashion Week makes a show-stopping return at The Petersen Museum

Jasmine Soria , Print Editor-in-Chief • October 12, 2021

Los Angeles Fashion Week made a return for the first time since 2019, featuring four days of Cars and Fashion, Red Carpet, Contemporary, and Street Wear looks. That is to say, each day, four international/ LA-based designers showcased their collections. A total of 16 different designers...

Kim Kardashian Accused of Cultural Appropriation

Ashley Lozano, Reporter • April 20, 2019

Model and reality TV star, Kim Kardashian West, is being accused of cultural appropriation after posting a photo to her Instagram wearing an Indian headpiece she wore to her husband, Kanye West’s, Sunday Service this past Sunday. In the photo captioned “Sunday Service Vibe”, depicts Kardashian...

Pharrell Williams’ Clothing Line Collab With A Tribe Called Quest

Sabrina Torres, Editor-In-Chief • March 12, 2018

It’s no surprise that Pharrell is a big fan of A Tribe Called Quest. Pharrell has always spoken about the inspiration he obtained from this Hip Hop group to pursue a career in music. Pharrell met the famous group in the 90s. Over the years, they developed a friendship eventually leading to Pharrell...

Rihanna brings BMX and the X-Games to NY Fashion Week

Rihanna has been quite a bit busy lately. With the release of her new makeup line ‘Fenty Beauty’ this past week and the launch of her fourth fashion collection in collaboration with Puma two days later.

Anthony Moreno, Reporter • September 17, 2017

Rihanna's been in close connection with Puma since her two-year contract as their creative director was signed a while back. Although they have done amazing unique looks and collabs, it is also rumored that her closing of the show was a hint that this fourth line collab could be the last we see from...

Mr. Porter

Daniel Campos, Staff Writer • May 10, 2017

Not since the 2000’s have trends gone from runway to shipping boxes in such short a time. Fast fashion executives continue to slip onto first rows and into showrooms to quickly, and cost effectively, as fast as it takes to send a text message. For every season, with designers from Gucci, Valentino,...

The Secret To The Brow

Marlene Espinoza, Staff Writer • May 9, 2017

For centuries, beauty in such places as the Middle East and Asia has been a mystery to many. In fact, it still remains questionable to the human mind. However, what was once a secret has been practiced for centuries and is known as, an ancient hair removal technique. Not only is this technique the...

Ralph Lauren Fails to Keep up with Millennial Demand

Danielle Anzures , Reporter • April 17, 2017

Ralph Lauren is the latest company to openly fall from grace and close its once highly coveted Fifth Avenue Polo store. On a recent visit, a writer from Businessinsider.com (an Amazon company) went into the store and found overpriced polos that look like they came out of the same POLO ad circa 1960,...

Balenciaga goes vroom vroom!

Nicole Garcia, Staff Writer • March 15, 2017

This past Sunday March 5 Fashion Designer Demna Gvasalia - creative director of Balenciaga - sent out a new fashion statement to Paris Fashion Show’s runway featuring repurposed automobile objects. Celebrating Balenciaga’s 100th Anniversary, Gvasalia wanted a new look and an inspiration behind...

Become a fashion pro not a fashion don’t

Noah Garcia , Associate Editor • October 10, 2016

California fashion has always been a little peculiar. According to current cultural standing, fall is usually the time where people start bundling up because of the colder season. In California, however, it doesn't really start to get cold until the end of October. The California zeitgeist can be tricky,...

Giorgio Armani and Bugatti together?

Eileen Gaeta, Lifestyles Editor • September 14, 2016

The worlds of automotive and apparel are about to join forces. Giorgio Armani and Bugatti want to offer their customers products that are distinguished by their top quality material. The Italian and the French brands have come together for the first time to promote a vision. The Giorgio Armani for Bugatti...