BY SARA FABIAN Many people move to Olympia because of its politics—the state capital can be seen as “progressive” due to its close knit community that are highly involved in political activism. Media Island is a house-turned-activism center that primarily consists of a “networking center for individuals, groups, and people […]
Exploring Me: LGBTQ Style & Identity
BY SARA FABIAN Identity is one of the most compelling and controversial concepts within human nature. Fashion is inevitably intertwined in the constructions and reconstructions of identity—how we represent the contradictions within ourselves in our everyday lives. Through style, individuals announce who they are and who they hope to become. […]
Clothes–Minded Memories
BY SARA FABIAN Nostalgia is the feeling and emotion we experience when remembering the past and longing to be in a moment again. Something as big as a photograph, or as small as a smell, could trigger our memory and take us back in time. Clothes play an important role […]
From Icon to Iconic
WORDS BY SARA FABIAN / PHOTOS BY BLAINE EWIG Overworn, over-loved, and appreciated by many, band T-shirts are a badge of identity, conveying a sense of community with the band that you love. They are a symbol of rebellious youth. Stuffed in a drawer or in the far reaches of […]
Accessories at Evergreen’s Arts and Crafts Fair
By Sara Fabian, Photos by Blaine Ewig Who knew that Evergreen’s very own CAB building could be transformed into a grand bazaar. On Dec. 4, local and student venders encircled the rooms on the second and third floor. Through the successful crowds of merchants and buyers, I was able to […]
Make It Work: An Easy Guide to Fashion Accessories
By Sara Fabian Accessories may play a supporting role in the grand scheme of an outfit, but they play an important role in fashion and they are often used to express one’s individuality. Accessories further emphasize personal style, taste, and preferences. They also present endless opportunities for outfits, helping you […]
Let It Snow! Olympia Winter Fashion Guide
by Sara Fabian | photos by Blaine Ewig Drink coffee. Put on another layer of dry clothes. Repeat. This is the formula to warm inside and out. When the temperature starts to reach “winter hibernation” phase, it’s most common for citizens of Olympia to drink excessive amounts of coffee, turn all […]
Lore: A Story of Abandonment and Survival
by Sara Fabian Try to imagine a post-war apocalypse. Often Germany’s immediate post-World War II history has been largely ignored by filmmakers. A recent exception, “Lore,” feels terrifyingly real. This dark film is told from the point of view of defeated Germans after WWII. It’s Germany, 1945, and Hitler is […]
Style Syllabus: Professor Fashion at Evergreen
by Sara Fabian / photos by Blaine Ewig Since you’re already taking notes on your professors’ lectures, why not take a sartorial (tailored) lesson from them, as well? When most people think of a “college professor”, the image of tweed and corduroy, grey flannel, well-worn leather shoes, with a beat […]
What Women Have Started Wars?
Local author Cate Montana talks about unleashing the feminine within. SF: Some may describe your journey to that of “Eat, Pray, Love”. Do you think there is any truth to that? What goals do you think you accomplished on your journey? CM: The book is similar to “Eat, Pray, […]
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