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The concept of fashion can bethought of in many different ways. Itcan be a portrayal of identity, inwhich the wearer seeks to conveywho he or she is as an individualwithout having to utter a single word. Alternatively, it can beviewed as a moving art form, in which the body is merely acanvas upon which a piece of art hangs. From yet anotherperspective, it can be a tool of culture, bringing peopletogether in a sense of unity. All of these contrastingdefinitions are valid, and the one thread that they all have incommon is fashion as a mode of expression.Fashion and beauty are often linked. But one mustunderstand that fashion is not always beautiful. Andconversely, what is beautiful is not always what is in fashion.Here at Hepburn’s Closet, we appreciate all shapes, sizes, andcolours of beauty. As part of our mission, we do not seek totell you how you should look. We are simply Mawrters wholove la moda and are collaborating to show you ourobservations and opinions on fashion and beauty.HepClo is awakening once again this Fall with a renewedsense of passion. We look forward to a promising year offabulous issues and fashion-related events for the Bryn Mawrand Tri-Co Community. We hope that you will join us on thisjourney. Watch out world, here we come!

Much love,Jessica Tan, Editor-in-Chief

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Hepburn v. Hepburn.....................................................................6

Spotlight on Culture: Henna......................................................10

The Psychology of Shopping......................................................16

A Simple Survival Guide for College Fashion........................20

Fashion On Exhibit....................................................................26

FEATURE: Class Color Monochrome......................................36

Fall 2012 Runway Makeup........................................................74

Words of Wisdom........................................................................84

HepClo at the Mawr....................................................................86

Table of Contents

Hepburn v. Hepburn.....................................................................6

Spotlight on Culture: Henna......................................................10

The Psychology of Shopping......................................................16

A Simple Survival Guide for College Fashion........................20

Fashion On Exhibit....................................................................26

FEATURE: Class Color Monochrome......................................36

Fall 2012 Runway Makeup........................................................74

Words of Wisdom........................................................................84

HepClo at the Mawr....................................................................86

Table of Contents

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Hepburn v. Hepburn

The Hepburn name has often been associated with style,but which Hepburn, Katharine or Audrey, was the true style icon?

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Hepburn v. Hepburn

The Hepburn name has often been associated with style,but which Hepburn, Katharine or Audrey, was the true style icon?

Katharine Hepburn embodies all that style should be; confident, bold,and effortless. Unlike the famous counterpart who shares her surname,no single strand of pearls and little black dress can be worn andconsidered an emulation of her style. Her style is a lifestyle― perfectlycrafted, poised, and fabulous.In the words of Katharine, "If you always do what interests you, at leastone person is pleased". This bold attitudetranslates to her defiant style. Katharine wasunafraid of violating the gender roles of the time.Though considered improper, she proudlyflaunted high-waisted pants while casuallygripping a cigarette between her thumb and indexfinger. She wore what she desired, indifferent toany judgments that were passed. While managingto look refined and professional, she alsoempowered women. This is, undoubtedly, truestyle.Another strong suit of Katharine's is that sheflaunted her best attributes without compromisingher dignity. She exuded a sense of authoritythrough iconic staple items such as suits andbutton-downs. While many perceive her style tobe unflattering, they fail to realize that the magicis in the details. Her suits were perfectly tailoredto accentuate her waist; her belted, long pantspaired with loafers commanded attention andrespect. Katharine Hepburn is the epitome oftrue taste― she managed to look attractivewithout over-sexualizing herself. Her style is also her own. She had noneed for famous designers such as Givenchy to make her look fabulous.Katharine's strong wit, intelligence and confidence, clearly by-productsof a Bryn Mawr education, are all represented in her style. Additionally,she shared the beloved alma mater of Bryn Mawr with us. Ergo, sheautomatically wins.

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What are the words we automatically associate with Audrey? Timeless,elegant, sophisticated― these are the things that make her a style icon tothis very day, someone we can emulate, and someone we do emulate, infact, every time we wear a little black dress. While Katharine Hepburnwas bold and pushed the boundaries of fashion, Audrey too created herown style, one that matched her charming personality and that women ofall ages model long after Roman Holiday was released.Hepburn's core ensemble consisted of a black turtleneck, black, croppedpants, and black ballet flats, which drewattention to her tiny waistline andflattered her dancer's figure. Audrey wasvery much aware of what looked good onher, even favoring ballet flats and kittenheels as not to look too tall. As a generalrule, she rarely strayed from her palette ofblack and white. By the same token, astrends pass, Audrey's look never goes outof fashion because of her simple, neutral,and effortlessly classy ensembles.

Audrey's style can be much attributed toher close relationship with designerHubert de Givenchy. They began workingtogether when Givenchy was asked todesign the costumes for Sabrina in 1953.Funnily enough, Givenchy had expectedKatharine Hepburn, not Audrey (a thenrising star), to be his muse when he wascalled upon. Nevertheless, they becameclose friends as Givenchy began to design clothes for Audrey's personalcollection as well as a perfume specifically for her, L'Interdit. She evensaid, "His are the only clothes in which I am myself. He is far more thana couturier, he is a creator of personality".Despite her relationships with designers like Givenchy, her look isaccessible to everyone, which is what really makes her a style icon. Allone needs is a white button down shirt, a pair of cigatette jeans, and a"less is more" attitude. Within all simple elegance is something trulyAudrey. ♠

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SPOTLIGHT ON CULTURE:Henna

Written by Nuzhat Kimi Arif

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Delicate swirls cover the body, the dark brown colorcontrasting beautifully against the skin. To learn more aboutthe enchanting practice of Henna, we talked to our residentHenna artist and fellow Mawrter, Nuzhat Kimi Arif, whooffers her Henna services on campus.

body art for over 6,000 years, butnowadays it is especiallyprominent in Islamic cultures. Itwas popular among Egyptiancultures and records have beenfound of its use in India, theMiddle East and Africa forcenturies. Apparently Cleopatraused to wear henna to dye her hairas well!In an article by CatherineCartwright Jones,she talks abouthow henna wasused in oldMoroccanvillages forIslamic holidays.Traditionally,henna is appliedin preparationfor importantoccasions, suchas before Eid-Al-Adha, an Islamiccelebration and the night beforeweddings where women would dohenna designs on each other’shands. There is a tradition wherethe groom's initials are hiddensomewhere among the densehenna designs of the bride, and itis the groom’s task to find it ontheir wedding night!(Henna’s Significance in Amazigh Id, Circumcisionand "Night of the Henna" Celebrations, 2002)

Henna's OriginsHenna is a flowering plantwhich usually grows in relativelywarm climates. Its leaves aremashed up and extracted to get areddish brown dye. This dye canthen be used for both commercialand personal use. One of its mostpopular uses is in creatingbeautiful body art.Its use isfairly common inSouth Asia, theMiddle East,certain regions ofAfrica andAustralia― it isespecially popularamong women ofthese regions.Over theyears, henna hasevolved quite abit in terms ofhow designs are done. Inmodernity, the art is thought of assimilar to a temporary tattoo. It iscommon to see henna being usedfor intricate designs on the bodyand also as hair dye―not just inthose regions previouslymentioned but increasingly in theUS, UK and the more“westernized” countries.Henna's Use in Traditions

Henna has been used for

"...the groom's initialsare hidden somewhereamong the dense hennadesigns of the bride,and it is the groom'stask to find it on theirwedding night!"

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A traditional Indian bride displays the Henna that covers her hands and forearms.

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The Henna Plant, Lawsonia inermis A close up of a Henna design (with paste still intact)

A Multipurpose PlantHenna is quite awonderful herb― it is apreservative for leatherand cloth and it alsohas anti-fungalproperties. It can evenrepel mildew and someinsect pests. It is usedto dye hair into areddish brown colorand sometimes is alsoused to dye wool.Of course we allknow of its ever-popular use for bodyart. Henna powder ismade into a paste andput in tubes which onecan use to sketch outdesigns on any part of the body.You have to let it dry for abouthalf an hour or so and then itusually lightens and then fadesover the duration of a week.In it’s natural form Henna isgreat, but sometimes somemanufacturers use a lot ofchemicals in the tubes to getdeeper coloring or “instanthenna”. There is such a thingcalled “black henna” which givesa really deep color but can inducestrong allergic reactions, so onehas to be careful when purchasingthe tubes to make sure it does nothave too many chemicals,especially if you have sensitiveskin.Nuzhat's CulturalConnection to Henna

I am from Bangladesh. I grew upthere and so naturally I have been

totally immersed in the SouthAsian culture for all my life. As aMuslim, every year before Eid-Al-Adha and Eid-Al-Fitr I would gettogether with all my friends andcousins to do henna on eachothers hands. It was just somethingthat I grew up with. It seemed tome that everybody just knew howto do those beautiful intricatedesigns and it motivated me tolearn. Since I was already interestedin art it was a really fun learningprocess for me.My mother likes to put hennaon her hair as a dye and Iremember her always telling mehow it’s just a more naturalalternative to chemical filled hair-dyes. Sometimes men with beardsalso use henna to dye their beards.It looks pretty colorful on theelderly men actually, since they putthe henna over their white hair andit looks bright orange!

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This past summer “instanthenna” has become a crazy inBangladesh. It comes in tubes andyou basically do the designs andwash it off after 5 minutes and getvery dark coloring. I don’t knowhow I feel about this, actually--even though it’s super convenient,it’s probably not very natural.My love of art and just beingpart of the “henna culture” helpedme learn how to do henna designsand last year some of the seniorsencouraged me to start my ownhenna business for Bryn Mawrstudents. They were veryenthusiastic about getting hennadone by me so I thought, “whynot!” That’s when I decided tocreate my own Facebook page.Natural BeautyOne of the most interestingthings about henna is how natural

it is (most of the time!) and yet sobeautiful. The coloring comes outgreat if the plant is grown in theright environment, and once it’sinside the tube, it’s literally likeicing a cake. Since it’s natural, it’shealthier than artificial alternativesand has many useful properties,some of which I talked aboutearlier.Henna also has a very distinctsmell and some people either loveit or absolutely hate it. It’s actuallybeing commercially used in someparts of the world as a perfume.Even though henna designs areconventionally placed on the limbsand hands, I’ve done henna onshoulder blades and even bellybuttons by special request. Thosewere fun and turned out great!Very tattoo-esque! ♠

While Henna isusually placed on thehands, it is also used todecorate other parts of thebody such as the arms,shoulders, and legs.

Artist Spotlight:Nuzhat Kimi Arif

Nuzhat Kimi Arif is a senior at Bryn Mawr College,majoring in Mathematics. She offers her Henna services tothe Bryn Mawr and Philadelphia community and may becontacted through her Facebook page. She is also available todo Henna for special events and caters to specific requests.Please contact her if you are interested in booking her foryour next event!An example of Nuzhat'sHenna designs.

The Psychology of Shoppi ng:A Multi - Sensori al Experi ence

Wri tten by J essi ca Tan

Compani es are getti ng smarter. They' ve come to reali sethat i t ' s not all about what they' re selli ng, but how

they sell i t . By desi gni ng thei r stores to engage thecustomer' s fi ve senses , compani es can affect the waythat customers feel and act. The next ti me you goshoppi ng, see i f you can spot these sensory- savvytechni ques i n practi ce.

The Psychology of Shoppi ng:A Multi - Sensori al Experi ence

Wri tten by J essi ca Tan

Compani es are getti ng smarter. They' ve come to reali sethat i t ' s not all about what they' re selli ng, but how

they sell i t . By desi gni ng thei r stores to engage thecustomer' s fi ve senses , compani es can affect the waythat customers feel and act. The next ti me you goshoppi ng, see i f you can spot these sensory- savvytechni ques i n practi ce.

SI GHT

People experience different physiological responses to differentcolours. We are both natural ly incl ined as well as conditioned to associatecertain ideas to certain colours. One particular example is how colours areused in signs and posters. Did you ever notice that clearance sale signstend to be red? This is because red increases your heart rate and createsa sense of urgency. And how do the colours of the products themselvesaffect the way that customers perceive them? Black connotes state-of-the-art, elegant, and luxurious products e.g. phones, cars. But products aren'tonly l imited to physical things― blue is often used in association withtechnology (think Facebook, Twitter, IBM, Windows, etc. ! )

Lighting can have a profound impact on a shopper's pace. Storesthat use harsh l ighting with blue undertones e.g. Walmart, make peopleadopt the "get in-get out" attitude where they go in with a l ist of items inmind, purchase their desired products, and leave without l ingering for toolong. In contrast, stores that have warmer l ighting with red or yellowundertones e.g. Target, encourage the customer to go at a more leisurelypace and browse, perhaps accruing more items than they original lyintended to buy. The difference is often very subtle, but the effects aresurprising!

TOUCH

Marketers are changing the age-old adage "You break it,you buy it" to "You touch it, you buy it". A fascinating studypublished by James Wolf in the journal Judgement andDecision Making demonstrated that people felt attached to amug after a mere 30 seconds of holding it. They would thenbe wil l ing to pay more than its retai l price for it or outbid othersin an auction scenario. The reasoning behind this is that whenpeople come into more prolonged physical contact withsomething, they begin to gain a sense of ownership of theobject.

Relating this to my own personal shopping habits, I didnot realise unti l I consciously thought about it, that when Ishop for clothes, I l ike to walk around and just touch thefabrics and get a sense of how they feel. I t has beensuggested that if you are trying to curb your shopaholictendencies or are on a tight budget, that you become moreaware of what you touch and attempt to restrain yourself.

Companies take advantage of your sense of touchthrough testers and hands-on demonstrations e.g. test drives,playing with puppies at the pet store, beauty products, whichengage the customer in an interactive way.

HEARI NG

As we would intuitively expect, fastermusic leads to faster shopping and viceversa. When a shopper goes at slowerpace, they are more likely to find moreitems they are interested in purchasing.Studies also show that people tend to buya product when they like the song thataccompanies it in commercials. In addition,the more congruity there is between thesong and the product or store type (in otherwords, how well they "mesh together" orrelate) affects product sales and customerperception of the store.

HEARI NG

As we would intuitively expect, fastermusic leads to faster shopping and viceversa. When a shopper goes at slowerpace, they are more likely to find moreitems they are interested in purchasing.Studies also show that people tend to buya product when they like the song thataccompanies it in commercials. In addition,the more congruity there is between thesong and the product or store type (in otherwords, how well they "mesh together" orrelate) affects product sales and customerperception of the store.

SMELL

I am sure that many of you areextremely famil iar with the smell ofAbercrombie & Fitch. As soon as you walkin, the scent greets, no, assaults yournostri ls, even before your eyes adjust to thedarkness. I have a friend who used to workfor A&F, and he confided to me that theydon't just spray that stuff everywhere, theyl iteral ly waft it through the vents throughoutthe store! Why do they do this, you ask?They are (though not very subtly) takingadvantage of our olfactory sense, which hasbeen suggested to be our second strongestsense.

Scents are strongly l inked to ouremotions as well as our memory. Techgiants such as Sony have been known touse a light mix of vanil la, mandarin, andbourbon, along with other secret ingredientsin their stores to induce feelings of comfort,happiness, and security. And you know that"new car smell"? Car companies such asFord have recreated the scent and sell it ina bottle! They use it in their certified newcars to emulate that oh-so-fresh new carfeeling. Think about it: would you feel asconfident in buying a new car that didn'thave that distinct "new car smell" to it?

TASTE

I couldn't help but notice that a lot of people'smotivation to go to campus events is "for the food". Wellcompanies are broadening this concept to apply to itsconsumers' simple human attraction to food . Ever beenat the bank and grabbed a lol l ipop at the counter? Bankssuch as TD are well known for their signature green andpurple suckers. They have even run a campaign forcustomers to vote on their favourite colour lol ly. This mightsound a bit ludicrious, but TD Bank generated quite a bitof publicity and a general feel ing amiabil ity with somethingas simple as a lol l ipop. Food has always been a great wayto get a company's name out― just stamp the logo onto acandy bar or water bottle, and watch them disappear! ♠

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The Evolution of Style:

A Simple Style Guide

for College Fashion

Written by Steffi Feldman

The Evolution ofStyle:

A Simple Style Guide

for College Fashion

Written by Steffi Feldman

Disclaimer: These are the opinionsof the author and by no means theonly way to approach fashion incollege. Do your own thing. Theseare just friendly suggestions from afashion-minded Sophomore.

College is a weirdtransitional time in many regards.Young people are suddenly thrustinto a brave new world of freedomand uncertainty. One can reinventoneself completely if one sochooses, but some habits are harderto break than others. Sometimes,among all these new changes, oneaspect is overlooked: fashion.The shift from high school tocollege styles can be jarring anddisorienting for incoming freshmenbecause the clothing worn in highschool differs considerably fromwhat is worn in college. This shift,of course, is a generalization that ismore relevant to liberal arts collegesand is perhaps not as prevalent instate schools or some publicinstitutions where the unofficialuniform is sweatpants or jeans,paired with a t-shirt or sweatshirtwith the college name ormonogram emblazoned across thechest (see Villanova University).

It’s a daunting task tocompletely change not only awardrobe but also the entire waythat one approaches what onewears and how one wears it. Thefollowing guide can help demystifythe whole process and helpfreshmen find their niche in a newfashion environment.What Not to DoHigh Heels: High heels arefine for some, but with uneventerrain and cobblestones or acorns(especially when cutting acrosslawns) they’re just not a good idea.I, for one, have been known to fallflailing on flat, even stretches ofsidewalk in these pointy menaces. Isay go with a nice basic ballet flatfor the warmer months or somenice neutral-colored boots, saddleshoes, oxfords, etc. in leather orpleather depending on yourpreference. The key is to keep itrelatively flat. If you’re on your feetall day hopping from class to classor just getting chores done oncampus, you will almost certainlyneed your feet intact.

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Brand name shirts: Highschool style is generally more label-oriented. Far too many fall prey tothe tragic listlessness of anAbercrombie and Fitch or Hollisterlogoed t-shirt. I’m talking aboutitems that exhibit the name of thebrand in big obnoxious letters, bethey from Gap, American Eagle, orany other store. It’s tolerable tohave one or two of these, thoughpersonally I consider being awalking billboard a littledehumanizing. The real problemarises when this is your entirewardrobe. Don’t use a cookie cutteroutfit for every day of the week. Becreative with what you wear!Clothing is how people expresstheir personality to the world, andwhen you wear the same blandbrand t-shirt every day, what do youthink that connotes to those aroundyou? In the old west cattle werebranded. Don’t just be a part of theherd.

Sweats: It is part of collegelife to occasionally wear pajamas orsweats to class on a lazy day. But becareful not to let this become thenorm. Sometimes even the best ofus fall into this funk, especiallywhen it gets cold out or duringtesting periods. Keep in mind,however, that when you make aneffort to look good you feel good,too. That is an important andnecessary boost that everyoneshould have.One of my favorite teachersfrom high school always told usthat when we had an important testwe should wear a comfortableoutfit, but one that we also felt thatwe looked nice in. She emphasizedthat this was important becausethen you go into the exam with aconfidence boost from that alone.Also, if you go anywhere lookinggross, some of your attention isgoing towards that niggling feelingof self-consciousness. You need allyour attention devoted to the taskat hand, not your stainedsweatshirt.The “uniform”: In my highschool, a public institution inNorthern Virginia called Chantilly,there was an unofficial uniform ofsorts. Girls wore polo shirts,astonishingly short skirts, and Uggswith a Northface fleece to top offthe wayward ensemble. While Iwon’t begrudge someone the rightto pick out what is put on one’sbody, these are not necessarily whatI would consider “chic” fashionchoices. To each their own and allof that, but it’s actually exceedinglyeasy to look au courant withouteither breaking the bank or feelinguncomfortable. Which brings us tothe next section…

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What to DoCollege fashion is basicallylooking disheveled yet purposefullyso. It takes a little practice, but onceyou get the hang of it you’ll seehow much easier it is to look reallyand truly good with far less effortthan it took to arrange outfits forhigh school.Basic pieces: If you donothing else, get some really goodquality basic pieces. Buy some plaint-shirts, pencil skirts, blouses,cardigans, chunky sweaters,straight-leg trousers or nice (notover-bleached or over-enthusiastically ripped) jeans. Dothe same for your accessories with

some tights or leggings and somebasic scarves that you can looselyknot around your neck for aneffortless and insouciant flair on ablustery day.Minimize: The fatal errormany people make when trying tobe fashion-conscious is that theytry too hard. Don’t be overlymatchy-matchy. That is to say, don’tworry about everything goingperfectly together to the extent thatthe outfit looks forced. Usecontrasting colors. Don’t wear toomuch jewelry or overwhelmyourself in bulky pieces.It’s all about balance. And ifyou find the new adjustmentoverwhelming, limit yourself to

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you’re 40 and you put on makeupevery day for your professional jobyou will miss this time when youdidn’t have to kowtow to oppressivesocietal mores by slathering facegoo on every morning.And finally, whatever you wearin college will look awful unless youpair it with a healthy dose of…Confidence: It is very hard tolook self-assured and confidentwhenever you start at a new school,but college makes the situation evenharder. Not only do you have toadjust to a new learningenvironment, but your livingsituation as well as your social grouphas been turned upside down. You’llrecognize that starting from scratchis an exciting and invigoratingopportunity once you’re settled in alittle bit, but the first few monthsare a challenging change to adjustto. Meet the challenge with a goodattitude. A nice pair of sunglassesand a dauntless gait can make orbreak an outfit, whether it beChanel or a chicken suit. Above all,stay positive and stand up straight.To do this properly, put yourshoulders back, your chin up, andpretend that you’re balancing a glassof water between your boobs—staywith me, here—and don’t let theinvisible glass spill. Yes, I know. Butit seriously works. Trust me.So go forth and shop, littlefreshmen! We can’t wait to see howyour style evolves over the next fouryears. Find your fashion identityhere and show the Bi-Co whatyou’ve got. ♠

one standout piece. Try taking onefashion risk per day. In a neutral-toned outfit give a pop of colorwith bright tights, statementjewelry, or a surprising hairaccessory.Subtle makeup: It’s great toexperiment with makeup and try abold look now and then, butcollege is a time when you can getaway with nothing but somemascara, some lip balm and a swiftcheek pinch in the way of makeup.You can, of course, do more thanthat. Most of us do. Pro tip: if youdo something striking to your lipslike a bold color, don’t do youreyes up too much or the effect canoverwhelm your face. Likewise, ifyou do something fancy to youreyes, leave your lips more natural-looking. And remember, don’t goover the top. Too much makeupcan age you like nothing else but,aside from that, we are young.Makeup or not, our complexionswill literally never be better thanthis. Enjoy this time, because when

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Fashion on ExhibitWritten by Lise Wagnac

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Fashion on ExhibitWritten by Lise Wagnac

FASHION­ON­EXHIBITWritten by Lise WagnacMany believe thatclothing is simply fabric thathangs off of your body, butthese people cease to see thebeauty and art of clothing. Thesepreconceived notions areconstantly being challenged inthe fashion world through theincreasing number of fashionexhibitions being held aroundthe world. Fashion designers areno longer only presenting theirworks of art on a runway and inready-to-wear collections inluxury stores, but are nowcreating a revolution in art. Inthe past two years, there havebeen a considerable amount ofexhibitions that have placedfashion in the art world,including the Balenciaga exhibit,“Cristobal BalenciagaCollectionneur De Modes,” aswell as Alexander McQueen’scollection.“Cristobal BalenciagaCollectionneur De Modes” isdisplayed in the Palais Galliera ofParis, with the support of Houseof Balenciaga. The exhibit was

conceived as a tribute to themaster of fashion whose lifestretched from 1895 and 1972,in order to commemorate the40th anniversary of Balenciaga’sdeath. The show featuredseventy costumes and items ofclothing from the 18th, 19th,and 20th centuries alongsidesome forty couture coats anddresses designed by Balenciaga.These three figuresexemplify the embroidery andartistry that went into makingeach item of clothing in thisexhibit. The show was dividedinto six sections where eachexamined a specific type ofgarment that Balenciagacollected and was inspired by.These inspirations includedcollars, coats, capes, lace,folklore/regionalism, history,geometric forms, and monasticrobes (pertaining to that time.)This exhibit, like manyothers, sought to createawareness of the brand. Thesefashion exhibitions generategreat publicity because of theaccess the public has to thesegreat works of art. This allowsfor the brand to receive a widearray of audiences, fromfashion experts to tourists.Displays like these also seek toeducate the masses about theimportance of fashion andinspire creativity among otherbudding artists."Cristobal Balenciaga

Collectionneur De Modes" inPalais Galliera, Musée de laMode et du Costume, Paris

"Romantic Gothic and Cabinet ofCuriosities” by AlexanderMcQueen atthe Metropolitan Museum ofArt

One of the most discussedfashion exhibitions was that ofAlexander McQueen which wasdisplayed at the Met’s CostumeInstitute of New York in thesummer of 2011. The collectioncreated a wave of anticipationthroughout the world because itdemonstrated a strong cinematicpresence.The designer himself hasbeen reputed for his expressive senseof style. McQueen believed thatfashion should transcend utility andembody a conceptual expression ofculture, politics, and identity, whichhe directly displayed using hisclothing as a canvas.Looking at these figures,among many others on exhibition, itis clear that these designers havegone to great lengths to express theirartistic vision and their expressionof fashion. Fashion has becomesuch an individualized process, butthose that are successful are usuallyconstrained by popular demand.Exhibitions have allowed for artistssuch as Balenciaga and McQueen topush outside the boundaries, andcreate a lasting legacy of fashion asart.♠

Top:"Romantic Nationalism"Bottom: "Romantic Primitivism"by AlexanderMcQueen at theMetropolitan Museum ofArt

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Yashaswini SinghClass of 2013Major:Economics & MathematicsHobbies:Playing guitar, traveling, and trying out independentcoffee shops.Favorite Place on Campus:The Rhoads Patio!Life Philosophy:"I believe that happy girls are the prettiest."Fun fact:Yashaswini speaks five languages.Yashaswini's Personal Style:"Personal style is about expressing your individualitythrough clothes. My wardrobe consists of a lot ofneutrals such as black, grey, navy blue and beige. Iprefer to keep my outfit simple, timeless andbusiness-like and sometimes like to match myaccessories (a handbag in a color similar to myshoes)!"

Photographed by Neha Aurora

What Yashaswini says aboutMawrter Fashion:"I think there is a lot of individualityon this campus and this isrepresented in the variety of personalstyles around us."

Lema Andrews-HiranoClass of 2014Major:PsychologyHobbies:Dancing, gym-ing, eating, andnappingFavorite Place on Campus:Moon bench!Life Philosophy:"Hakuna Matata"Fun fact:Lema can wiggle her ears.Lema's Personal Style:Classy classicWhat Lema says about MawrterFashion:"It is very relaxed."

Photographed by Neha Aurora

Samaita JanaClass of 2015Major:Possibly chemistry, but still deciding

Hobbies:Watching movies, eating, traveling, reading, writing

Favorite Place on Campus:The Cloisters

Favorite Quote:"Dream what you want to dream; go where you wantto go; be what you want to be, because you have onlyone life and one chance to do all the things you wantto do."

-AnonymousFun fact:"I own a pair of fake bangs (don't ask me why I evenhave them!) , which I have never really worn inpublic till now! (shown in photos)."

Samaita's Personal Style:Feminine and flirty

What Samaita says about Mawrter Fashion:"There are so many different styles you notice here,from girly to preppy, indie, and edgy. Mawrters arealso not afraid to try bold trends. I would say, ingeneral, Bryn Mawr women are very chic."

Photographed by Jia Li

Tirsa DelateClass of 2016Major:UndecidedHobbies:Playing tennis, fashion, watching/critiquing films, drawing, playingthe piano, doing yoga, reading, and eating ethnic foodFavorite Place on Campus:One of the hammocks on Thomas GreenLife Philosophy:"Living well is the best revenge."Favorite Quote:"You're only yourself when no one's watching."Fun fact:"I love music used in film. I love to try to, and usually can, identify asong that is playing that was used in a movie."Tirsa's Personal Style:"Over the years I have developed my own sense of fashion andstyle. I draw inspiration from street fashions and new trends I see,especially in New York and Paris, and also bits and pieces fromfashion magazines. I love combining different articles of clothing,and enjoy putting together an aesthetically pleasing outfit. I alsolove colors and wear clothes that fit well and complement myfigure. I generally classify my style as chic, sophisticated, andinnovative."

Photographed by Jia Li

What Tirsa says about Mawrter Fashion:"I love Mawrter fashion because there is nosole style at Bryn Mawr. I've noticed certaintrends such as lace-up boots, oversizesweaters, and lots of scarves and jewelry, butevery person I've seen is able to make it herown and incorporate her individual fashionand personality into it. Along with whatwomen are wearing comes a particularattitude and that is what makes the style, orparticular outfit. Everyone has their ownunique sense of style and I think as long asyou love what you are wearing, it is distinctiveand classy. In general, I think that Mawrterfashion is very individualized yet cohesive andeclectic at the same time." ♠

[Fernanda Guedes]

Fall 2012 Runway Makeup

Written and Illustrated by Veronica Maldonado

Fall 2012 Runway Makeup

Written and Illustrated by Veronica Maldonado

Smokey eyes seemto make an appearanceevery fall, but this yearthey have returned withmore color. PrabalGurung, Jason Wu andRoberto Cavalli allshowcased these colorexplosions on therunway, and it’s prettyeasy for you to do it,too. Just substitute yourtraditional smokey eyecolors for differenttones of greens, purples,blues and browns andmix and smoke howeveryou’d like.

[Prabal Gurung]

Looking at makeuptrends on the runway caninspire you to experimentwith your own style. Hereare some of the hottestlooks spotted on therunway this season.

Red isn’t only forlips. Red eyes wereseen in Donna Karan,3.1 Phillip Lim,Mugler, and YohjiYamamoto. In orderto get a look like this,you can use actual redshadow, like Sugarpilllove + or Make UpFor Ever shadow 158,but since these arerather hard to comeby, you could alwaysuse a lip pencil oneyes. Just remember tosmudge and set withpowder.

[Donna Karan]

The cat eye has onceagain shown up on therunway, but this season’slooks are bolder and moredramatic than the moretraditional ones. Lanvin,Ana Sui, Junya Watanabeand Dsquared each showedtheir own take on the cateye, ranging from ultracolorful to matte black. Themost important part whencreating a cat eye issymmetry, so if you’reuncomfortable freehandingthe shape, first create anoutline on both eyes using asoft-colored shadow beforefilling it in with the color ofyour choice, and alwaysmake sure to extend thelower lash line for the wing.For me, liquid liner worksbest, but eyeshadow can dothe job as well. Cat eyes canrange from a soft flick at theend of the lash line tocompletely encircling theeye socket, so you’re sure tofind a style you’recomfortable with. Myadvice? Be daring: wear astyle that makes you slightlyuncomfortable.

[Ana Sui]

Marc Jacobs, LouisVuitton, and Jean Paul Gaultierall showed smudged, runnymakeup. While this look isgoing for a “slept-in” feel,sleeping in your makeup issomething you should neverever, ever do. I mean it. This isterrible for your complexion inthe long run and can causebreak-outs. The good thing is,recreating smudgy, “I haven’tslept for three days” makeupisn’t too difficult. Smudge ablack pencil liner under the eye,and apply dark eyeshadow ontop and blend down. If youwant, go over the lower lashline again with the liner inorder to intensify the look.Apply mascara if you want andeven let it clump a bit if you’dlike. Don’t wear primer - thefurther it runs down your face,the better you’ll look. Eyelinerrunning halfway down yourcheeks is cool if it’s intentional,so always tell people it is.

[Marc Jacobs]

What is probably the mosteffortless look of fall: definedbrows. They were seen inMissoni, Viktor & Rolf, MandyCoon Vera Wang and Chanel.Just fill in your brows usingeither a brow pencil, browpowder, brow marker, or anycombination of brow products.Whatever works best for you.That’s it. Not much to do here. Ifyou’re feeling adventurous,bedazzle your brows a laChanel, or completely whitethem out, as seen in Comme desGarçons.[Missoni]

And finally, what areperhaps some of thegreatest faces of the season:Mary Katrantzou, Erdem,Altuzarra all showed somedeconstructive, geometriceye looks. While these areobviously the most strikinglooks, they are also the mostdifficult. In my opinion,liquid liner is probably thebest tool to work with, but itis also the most difficultliner to master. If you’re notadept with liquid, try gelliner. The trick to creating alook like these is to followthe shape of your eye.You’re not creating anorganic shape, but your eye’scontours work well asmarkers for each side, soyou can tell how far youneed to bring out lines, etc.They take practice, butyou’ll get there. Just keeplots of Q-tips and removerhandy.[Mary Katrantzou]

[Viktor Rolf] [Bottega Veneta] [Rick Owens]

[Jeremy Scott] [Yohji Yamamoto]

Now for lipstick: lips thisseason lean towards berry colorsand off reds. Here’s a colorbreakdown.For a berry/wine red, Irecommend MAC Media, NYXEspresso, Chanel Ballet Russe,and OCC Vintage Lip tar.If you want a deep vampy plumcolor, look at MAC Cyber, NYXVery Berry, Illamasqua Growl orMAC Film Noir.For an orange red – try LushStrong Liquid Lipstick, MACRussian Red, OCC Psycho LipTar, or Giorgio Armani # 405.

Of course, if you find redsand plums a bit dull andoverdone, why not try blue? Itshowed up in both Jeremy Scottand Yohji Yamamoto, and haspreviously been seen in GarethPugh and Louis Vuitton. It’s atrend that hasn’t yet beenembraced by many people,which gives you all the morereason to wear it. I’m a fan ofIllamasqua Apocalips and OCCRx.

I’d like you to keep in mindthat this is just an overview ofFall 2012 runway trends and nota Fall 2012 Makeup Mandate. Ifind it fun to wear and play withtrends, but this does absolutelynot mean that you have to, too.Do whatever you want with yourmakeup, even if it’s not what isthe current trend. These lookscould be toned down or playedup depending on how dramaticyou want to be and themagnitude of the occasion.Makeup is a great way for you tolet your artistic side come outand play. ♠

[Rick Owens]

[Yohji Yamamoto]

"A girl should be two things:classy and fabulous."-Coco Chanel

Hepburn's Closet is proud to present a fabulous FASHION EVENT:

WHO: Tri­Co plus guests are invitedWHAT: HepClo's Duct Tape Runway Show! Mawrters will design outfits out of duct tapeand present them at this incredible runway show. They will be judged by a panel and a winnerwill be announced. There will be amazing fashion and freebies for the audience to win!WHEN: Sunday, December 9, at 8PMWHERE: Thomas Great Hall, Bryn Mawr CollegeHOW: If you are interested in entering, you can read the rules here

RSVP to the Facebook Event! Limited seating.Remember to like our page at tinyurl.com/hepburnsclosetNo idea how to make things out of duct tape? We will be holding a Duct Tape Workshop!(Keep an eye on the Activities emails for an announcement about day & time of the workshop)

If you have any questions/comments or are interested in getting involved with Hepburn's Closet, please email us at hepburnsclosetmagazine@gmail.com

HepClo at the Mawr

Hepburn's Closet is proud to present a fabulous FASHION EVENT:

WHO: Tri­Co plus guests are invitedWHAT: HepClo's Duct Tape Runway Show! Mawrters will design outfits out of duct tapeand present them at this incredible runway show. They will be judged by a panel and a winnerwill be announced. There will be amazing fashion and freebies for the audience to win!WHEN: Sunday, December 9, at 8PMWHERE: Thomas Great Hall, Bryn Mawr CollegeHOW: If you are interested in entering, you can read the rules here

RSVP to the Facebook Event! Limited seating.Remember to like our page at tinyurl.com/hepburnsclosetNo idea how to make things out of duct tape? We will be holding a Duct Tape Workshop!(Keep an eye on the Activities emails for an announcement about day & time of the workshop)

If you have any questions/comments or are interested in getting involved with Hepburn's Closet, please email us at hepburnsclosetmagazine@gmail.com

HepClo at the Mawr