Fashion - The Temple News

Keffiyehs torn between terror and couture

12 May 2008

“Sheer striped scarf woven with some Lurex for a bit of sparkle. Finished with tonal fringe. Exclusive to Urban Outfitters. Imported. Dry clean.” This description, found on the Urban Outfitters Web site, paints a picture

Jinxed sells toys, T-shirts with authentic eccentricity

21 April 2008

Unique, exceptional, imitable. These are the qualities a store needs in order to be successful, and they’re taken to an entirely new level at the South Philly boutique Jinx ed. Located at 620 S. Fourth

Alumnus ‘belts’ a different tune for rockers

17 March 2008

During his time at Temple, alumnus Greg Kerr shifted from tour bus to classroom and from making belts to making music. He infused his innate creativity and love for music and art into the birth

Fabric Row still rules the South Philly shopping scene

29 January 2008

For a fresh fix of fashion, visit Fabric Row, where traditional garments meet trendy dress. Located on South Fourth Street., snug between South and Catharine streets, Fabric Row is home to a wide array of

Topstitch kitsches up Old City shopping

22 January 2008

It was a typical winter day in Philadelphia: freezing cold, raining and ugly all around. But when I climbed the stairs to the studio space that holds Old City’s Topstitch Boutique, I couldn’t possibly feel

Hot styles to stay warm, melt winter blues

22 January 2008

As we come back to school hoping to look fresh and stay warm, here is a quick look at a few of my must-haves and must-leaves for winter 2008. In: Forget jewelry – scarves are

Professional attire rules to give perfect first impression

27 November 2007

Even though I’ve always had a healthy interest in fashion, I’ve never been the type to freak out about having the perfectly put together outfit every day of the week. If a print is a

Track+Field bags are made for those ‘bored of boring’

06 November 2007

Walking into the office of Bryan Poerner, you will see prepackaged Track+Field bags stacked high on shelves, waiting to be shipped out across the country. Others sit patiently, waiting to be sold in the store

Coach shoes in the stairwell: love at first sight

06 November 2007

Freshman sociology major Steve Spangler caught my eye in a stairwell. He was walking down, I was walking up, and even before I saw him, I saw his shoes: beautiful Coach slip-on sneakers. Now, the

Keep costumes creative and classy with a little bit of flare

30 October 2007

In an extraordinarily insightful piece of narration from the film Mean Girls, Lindsay Lohan ponders why so many girls see Halloween as little more than an excuse to dress in exceedingly revealing clothing. “Halloween is