Model Call causes a stir

By Abi Brown – Arts Editor

The following is an Opinion Column by Editor Brown.

Body positivity is a concept that many people struggle to define, let alone attain. Is it being a certain weight, being in a good position of health, or is it feeling good in your own skin? At Lasell, students may have different definitions but this does not change the fact that so many people were outraged by a message sent out through Lasell’s School of Fashion (SOF) Instagram account.

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March 1, 2021 0

Ten designers take the spotlight in Boston Fashion Week

Danielle Hogan & Taylor Camillo – Arts Editor & Jr. Opinion Editor

Sabrina Michaud’s non-textile piece was the focal point for the exhibit.

Flannery poses with her garment on display. Photo by Clark S. Linehan

Lasell’s Boston Fashion Week Exhibit opened Tuesday, Oct. 2 at One Seaport in South Boston. Ten students were featured in the exhibit: Panna Kiss, Linda Avila, Marianna Lenskaya, Cailin Flannery, Elizabeth Castaldi, Eunice Bruno, all from the class of 2019; and Samantha Rego, Christa Augustus, Elizabeth Witherell, and Sabrina Michaud, all from the class of 2020.

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November 6, 2018 0

The School of Fashion takes on Coterie

By Paris Adams – 1851 Staff

50A2D47A-543D-4BF2-8DBC-64B4B16EB316_preview — Students and faculty from the School of Fashion attended Coterie in New York City on February 28. Photo by Paris Adams.

Students and faculty from the School of Fashion traveled to New York City on February 28 to attend Coterie, an annual trade show held at the Jacob Javits Center. Continue reading “The School of Fashion takes on Coterie” →

March 30, 2018 0

Former student takes over Boston fashion scene

By Paris Adams & Danielle Hogan – 1851 Staff

Meghan Hughes Original Design — *Original designs of Meghan Hughes are modeled above. Photo courtesy of Meghan Hughes*

Meghan Hughes is a Boston based fashion designer, who creates whimsical garb that is wearable for everyday. Hughes was a member of the class of 2013, graduating with a degree in Fashion Design. A native of Jamaica Plain, the 26-year-old has made a name for herself within the Boston design scene. Continue reading “Former student takes over Boston fashion scene” →

October 27, 2017 0

Freshman Libby Castaldi spreads her positive light on campus

By Lindsay Tavarozzi

Libby Castaldi removes the cap from her treasured Lady Danger MAC lipstick. Her face just inches from the mirror, she puckers her lips and applies the shade of tangerine, the finishing touch to her morning routine.

In the moments that follow, she will make the strategic decision of which bag will accompany her outfit, which was most likely chosen the night before.