by Danny Chung (the modman) | Contributing Writer

Los Angeles is all about glitz and glamour.  Red carpets, celebrity appearances and after-parties in Hollywood dominate the entertainment industry.  Judging by Los Angeles Fashion Week events this past March, it seems that Los Angeles has “entertainment” engrained in almost every industry, including fashion. I had the opportunity to experience LAFW firsthand during spring break. Running around from event to event was extremely hectic but I enjoyed every minute of it.

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by Andrew Edwards

The road to a career in fashion is fierce and competitive but well worth the effort.  UCLA students are well positioned for immersion, as Los Angeles is one of the world’s fashion capitals joining cities such as Paris, New York, Hong Kong, and Milan.

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by Jane Kim

Tired of waiting for the most recent fashion styles to appear at your local retail stores?  Fast fashion has been the latest trend among retailers and consumers.  The term “fast fashion” describes the newest collection of clothing based on the styles introduced every year during Fashion Week in the spring and fall.  Fast fashion is the collection of clothing derived from ideas and elements of high-end designers that is rapidly manufactured and available to the mass market.  While quickly producing replicas of designer clothing in a cost-efficient manner, fast fashion caters to mainstream consumers who want to follow current celebrity-inspired looks at a low, affordable price.

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By Eric Park

While fashion has existed in all countries, it is widely believed to have originated in Western Europe during the 12th century.  The fashion norm during the 12th century included long tunics for men and elegant clothing such as gowns for women.  In the 17th and 18th centuries, men wore long sleeve clothing such as coats, waistcoats, and breeches. Women of this period wore clothing that emphasized their curves by wearing corsets underneath their dresses and gowns. While fashion began in Europe, it grew and spread to other continents such as North America and Asia through increased trade and ease of transportation. Fashion has changed immensely from the past and continues to change as many of today’s western fashions put more emphasis on comfort unlike many styles of the past. It plays an important role in the aspects of people across different cultures and has done so for thousands of years. Fashion today is represented in a multitude of ways in society encompassing both the corporate and casual worlds.

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