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pages by Rachel Gordon and
Laura John son
Students found inspiration for fashion by
combining old trends with new ones

Classic looks from past generati ons were combined with celebrities and trends in the medi a.
modern fl air and imagination to create unforgettable fas h- "If there's a cute outfit on T.V., I usually go out and find
ion trend s. Fads from previous decades such as the vintage something simil ar. Jessica Simpson's elegant yet casual
and retro styles made a comeback, and a new spin on these style is one I try to refl ect," Bl ycker said .
old favorites made thi s year's trends unique and timeless. Medi a, however, was not such an influence on others.
"I love anything vintage or retro. I shop at pl aces that are Sophomore Scott Wexler shied away from celebrity influ-
uni que, and my fr iends and I love to shop at thri ft stores. If ences and wore the clothes he gathered from various sports
I had to put a name to my style, I would say 'Retro-vintage- and camp activities. Comfo rt was of more interest to him
80s-chi c,"' sophomore Gabby Peterson said . than anyth ing else.
In spirati ons fo r such unique styles came from unexpect- Eclectic clothes along with an open mind made styles
ed pl aces. Seni or Breanna Blycker's look was in spired by different from any other

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; o one thing inspires

my style. It's a combi-
nation of everyone and
everything I see such

as old movie stars like
Audrey Hepburn and

Marilyn Monroe.
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-Kri sten Acquazzino, 12