Mikee Parangalan ’22
Mikee is an English major and her favorite place to hang out on campus is Barrington.
Tartan: What is the inspiration behind your clothing choices?
Mikee: I like to embody the words “funky” and “fresh” as often as possible. I love bright colors and patterns and bounciness.
Tartan: Where do you like to shop?
Mikee: I love secondhand – Goodwill, Savers, online thrift accounts (shoutout to @misfitthrifted on Instagram!), local thrift stores are especially wonderful of course.
Tartan: Any favorite brands?
Mikee: I hardly know any brands that I consistently shop from, but I do enjoy the patterns Alfred Dunner has. They’re often in thrift shops!
Tartan: Do you have a fashion icon you look up to?
Mikee: Anja Duplessis & Harper Finkle!
Tartan: What aesthetic would you label your fashion sense with?
Mikee: Gentle Mod, maybe, I’m not the best with terminology!
Tartan: Favorite Fashion Trend at the Moment?
Mikee: Accessories?- I also don’t know fashion trends hehe- but I’ve been super into adding to outfits with hair clips, scarves, earrings, etc.
Tartan: Do you have a go to outfit combo?
Mikee: No, actually!
Tartan: If you could put a song/soundtrack to your outfits, what would it be?
Mikee: Oh my word this is a very good question.
Here are my top three songs:
Space Out! – Ellie Dixon
This Must Be The Place – Miles Fisher
Retro (Rough) – Childish Gambino
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Josh Williams ’21
Josh is a Communication Arts major and his favorite place to hang out on campus is “my apartment ahaha I’ve seen enough.”
Tartan: What is the inspiration behind your clothing choices?
Josh: 2-D and Noodle from the Gorillaz, random posts I will find on Instagram and Twitter, Brooklyn New York, and South Korean Fashion.
Tartan: Where do you like to shop?
Josh: H&M, Uniqlo, Fashion Nova are the go-to but I try to look around more often than not.
Tartan: Any favorite brands?
Josh: Nope! I wear whatever I like the look of.
Tartan: Do you have a fashion icon you look up to?
Josh: Do Noodle and 2-D count?
Tartan: What aesthetic would you label your fashion sense with?
Josh: Aye so I just looked this up! Grunge is a thing!?!? I think that’s it! I mix a lot of different things. Imagine grunge with more pink, pastel colors, and anime stuff.
Tartan: Favorite Fashion Trend at the Moment?
Josh: YO THERE ARE TRENDS IN A PANDEMIC!!?! WHO TOOK ME OFF THE MAILING LIST??? Lmao, nah I do not keep up with anything, but whenever I catch on to a new trend going on, I tend to think it’s neat.
Tartan: Do you have a go to outfit combo?
Josh: Nope, every morning I stand in front of my closet absolutely confused like a guy wondering where to return his overdue blockbuster rental.
Tartan: If you could put a song/soundtrack to your outfits, what would it be?
Josh: “It’s Getting Boring By The Sea” by Blood Red Shoes
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Eve Peppler ’21
Eve is an Art major and her favorite place to hang out on campus is her art studio in Roosevelt.
Tartan: What is the inspiration behind your clothing choices?
Eve: I agree with the many people who say fashion is a form of self expression, and at its best, a way to share joy! My love for art is not confined to the studios, because I get the chance to embody it with what I wear! An outfit you love can give you a kick start for a good day. For me, putting thought into the way I dress is one way in which I build self-confidence. I love it because it looks different for everyone.
Tartan: Where do you like to shop?
Eve: I mostly thrift shop... Savers, Salvation Army, Plato's Closet, Goodwill, etc. It is cheaper, better for the environment, more diverse/unique, and challenges me to be more creative.
Tartan: Any favorite brands?
Eve: Levi's, Banana Republic, Free People, Nike, DKNY
Tartan: Do you have a fashion icon you look up to?
Eve: Lexy Johns!
Tartan: What aesthetic would you label your fashion sense with?
Eve: Everything! It depends on the day. I have a very dynamic personality, so variety is absolutely key! Some days I'm a boho flower child, sometimes grunge or casual and artsy, and others I'm rocking the sporty-chic look... Why choose one?
Tartan: Favorite Fashion Trend at the Moment?
Eve: 90's boyfriend jeans!
Tartan: Do you have a go to outfit combo?
Eve: Jeans! I love them. In my opinion, you can’t go wrong with a funky top, a pair of staple sneakers, and your go-to jeans. It just has to be fun and unique!
Tartan: If you could put a song/soundtrack to your outfits, what would it be?
Eve: Oof, that's a tough one! First thing that comes to mind is “Baby” by Joeboy... so groovy ;P