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Last Saturday, Exonians braced the New England winter to gamble at Abbot Casino. Students played rounds of poker, blackjack, and roulette in Grainger Auditorium, taking the opportunity to also show off their stylish outfits.
Senior Hilary Davis and upper Alisha Simmons kept warm despite the chill outside with cropped white fur jackets. Simmons paired her hooded jacket with a tan ribbed dress while Davis rocked hers over a black dress and paired it with simple silver jewelry.
Upper Morgan LeBrun lit up the night with her striped, sequined pants accented by yellow racer stripes down the sides. She kept up the sparkle with her black shimmery top. The dark red accents in her hair completed the dazzling look!
Others took the Gatsby theme of the night very literally. Upper Lucy Gilchrist wore an authentic roaring ’20s black dress with lace trim, accessorizing with a string of pearls around her neck. Also dressed in a period-inspired outfit was prep Siona Jain, who wore a black dress that had crisscross straps with white puffy sleeves underneath.
Outside the Exeter bubble, fashion week is about to start! Though named “fashion week,” the event is actually a month long, with four weeks of fashion shows that take place in New York, London, Milan, and Paris. Starting on Feb. 4, designers will be showcasing their fall/winter collections to a crowd consisting of magazine editors, critics, celebrities, and social media influencers.
This season, we’re both looking forward to the Tom Ford show in New York City. The brand will be combining both their menswear and womenswear collections in one show so we’re predicting that there will be some hot new looks that can be worn by anyone!
Across the ocean, Paris is heating up as their Fashion Week begins. Name-brand couture brands like Chanel, Givenchy and more, have started to show off their Spring/Summer looks for 2019. We’re looking at some exciting seasons coming up later this year, especially as the weather gets warmer! For now, though, we’ll focus on some trends to break out for the cold.
We know that these dreary New England winters can bring moods down but neon colors are back. It’s super easy to incorporate them into your look with a bright puffy jacket, a cozy sweater, or even a pair of socks under your boots. A subtle pop of color could be what you need to brighten up your day.
Speaking of staying warm, we know it’s tough out there with the New England freeze finally hitting, so stay ahead of the winter storms with some fur. If you’re feeling adventurous, revamp your look by combining fur with animal prints. We suggest faux leopard and cheetah print jackets, which are fluffy enough to keep you toasty throughout the season!
Overall, the biggest part of any fashion event is the street style. With photographers combing the streets and snapping photos of celebrities on their way to shows, fashion month is known for being the perfect time to experiment with style and dress boldly. Just like photographers on the streets of fashion week looking for the next “it” look, we are going to be on the lookout for Exonians who embrace their own style, as well as embody the trends from outside the bubble of Exeter. So, while you’re walking the paths of Exeter or running to class, keep it stylish and you may be featured in our next column! We’re excited to see what Exonians have in store for the rest of the chilly winter season!