Founded in 1906 by Alfred Van Cleef and Estelle Arpels, Van Cleef and Arpels came to be one of the most iconic names in luxury jewelry. The brand’s original location still remains at 22 Place Vendôme in Paris and reflects the brand's dedication to luxury and craftsmanship. Both founders came from families with a deep-rooted foundation in jewelry making,...
Founded in 1997 by Michael Sears and Hushidar “Hushi” Mortezaie, the revolutionary fashion label Michael and Hushi, seamlessly-bridged Western clubwear and Middle Eastern motifs in their designs. Their diverse journeys created a unique aesthetic that challenged conventional fashion norms. Sears was inspired by the vibrant colors and flair of his hometown of Las Vegas and Mortezaie, channeling his Iranian...
Coperni’s Spring/Summer ‘23 fashion show demonstrated the latest technology in garment making: spray on fabric.
Great inventions always start with a bit of luck and a silly idea — in this case, it started with a bit of silly string. Silly string might have just been a childhood toy to a lot of us, but Spanish designer Dr. Manel Torres...
In 1847, Louis François Cartier took over the craft boutique of his mentor, Adolphe Picard, located at 29 Rue Montorgueil, in Paris, marking the foundation of Maison Cartier.
The luxury boutique gained its first royal customer in 1856 when Princess Mathilde Bonaparte, cousin of Emperor Napoleon III, approached Louis François to repair her necklace. This set the stage for Cartier’s...
Harry Styles caused a sensation in 2020 when he appeared on the cover of Vogue wearing a Gucci lace-trimmed white dress. The magazine was filled with plenty of other pictures of Styles wearing various kinds of dresses and skirts. It immediately led to a flood of controversy, with some people complaining that men were becoming less masculine while others...
Sonny Angels are small, 10-centimeter figurines that look like little cherubs with angel wings featuring cute themed headpieces — like fruit, animals or flowers. Despite being nude, they give off an innocent, childlike concept.
Then there are Hippers — mini versions of Sonny Angels — designed to be stuck on personal items like phones, laptops or mirrors. They’re just as...
Welcome to the world of fashion and self-expression with Vain UCR! In an exclusive interview with Austin Laniyi, the club’s president and upcoming fourth-year student at UCR, The Highlander delves into the topic of summer fashion. Alongside his involvement in UCR club’s soccer and his passion for anime, manga and fashion, Austin founded Vain UCR in the fall quarter...
In the world of fashion, trends come and go, but it seems like the 2000s are making a strong comeback. Low-rise bottoms, fit and flare denim pants, mini skirts, baby tees and velour tracksuits are all making their way back into the fashion scene. This nostalgic revival of Year 2000 (Y2K) aesthetics has been fueled by various influences, including...
The team at Vain led by Austin Laniyi worked tirelessly throughout the summer to organize their fashion show. Their hard work is clearly visible as the runway show feels like an upscale event that came straight out of New York Fashion Week. The room was packed with every seat being occupied by an eager UCR student or a Southern...
With commencement ceremonies right around the corner, one might assume that the class of 2025 is only thinking about one thing: celebrating to the fullest. But between planning parties and dreading final projects, this year’s graduates still have much to do in these last two weeks — or at least, much to figure out.
Nestled among these hallmark moments of...