Author Archives: laylablahnik

By: Layla Blahnik-Thoune Even after being told to drop her fashion minor, first-time designer Rachel Zauel persisted and created her first collection for this year’s Threads Fashion Show. Zauel’s journey from spectator to model, and finally, to designer her sophomore year was the main inspiration for this collection. “I was just thinking about who IContinue reading “Avant-garde Storytelling”

For this assignment, I wanted to experiment with colored light that I could control. At home, I have very little photography equipment, so I layered cling wrap onto my sister’s phone and used a green Sharpie to color the light. It took a lot of practice and patience to get the light to the perfectContinue reading “Playing with Artificial Light”

Known for his often whimsical and elegant designs, Christian Siriano turned to edgy- punk for his 2020-21 Ready-to-Wear collection. Everything from the accessories to the backdrop aided in building a punk-like atmosphere. The bright pink background created a contrast with the darker clothes in the first quarter of the show. A range of blacks andContinue reading “Christian Siriano 2020-21 Ready-to-Wear NYFW”

Written By: Tiffany Trumbo, Alysha Lewis, Layla Blahnik-Thoune Shot By: Tiffany Trumbo Style is everything in today’s world of fashion. However you define your style, sporty eyewear may be making its way into your closet sooner then you thought. Sporty, oversized eyewear’s claim to fame comes from the industry of recreational sports like NASCAR, Motor-cross,Continue reading “Sports: The New Style”

Outside the Kiva in Moore Hall, I waited to interview Ashley Straub, the Co-Producer of the show Summit Sessions Live. When Straub walked into the hallway where I was waiting, she radiated with confidence. Straub gave me a big smile and led me into the back of Moore Hall. From everyone that I have spokenContinue reading “First Place Won by CMU’s Live Music Broadcast”