Anyone familiar with pop culture and film knows the name Wes Anderson. His reputation for aesthetically-pleasing, perfectly-hued, symmetrical cinematography goes far beyond that of most directors. But what exactly makes up his directing style, and how do his movies look so pleasing to the eye? We’ve put a spin on our favorite film covers to showcase what makes a Wes Anderson a Wes Anderson.
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All throughout history, fashion has been used to communicate people’s identities to the world. Because being LGBTQ+ has historically been unaccepted by mainstream society, participating in these fashion identifiers usually happened in secret. The community would use certain accessories or styles of dress to communicate to one another their sexuality without the rest of the world knowing the code. Using fashion identifiers that only the in-crowd understood has been an important part of queer fashion history, with many examples.
In a year where Asian American hate crimes were up 150%, students like Christina Nguyen, are here making sure the much-needed, tough conversations are happening at Missouri State. “Love yourself the way you love others.” This is the short but powerful mantra our student feature for Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage month, Christina, lives by.
Read MoreTo me, the feeling of a film camera is irreplaceable. I have always been drawn to the idea of taking photos on a roll of film. The click of a shutter and the whir of the film inside are sounds so familiar that they have even been placed in our smartphones. Film photography has an authenticity to it that can not be achieved by digital or other forms of photography.
Read MoreThis year we saw poetry take the front stage in major ways including at the presidential inauguration and the Super Bowl. While some may not know it, we have a vibrant poetry community here at Missouri State. Sha’Diya Tomlin is a poet and president of Untamed Tongues at MSU, a poetry and art collective. Though poetry is now an important part of her life, Sha’Diya became a successful poet almost overnight.
Read MoreEvery college student remembers the anxiety of getting ready to graduate from high school and not knowing exactly what you want to do or where you want to go. While looking at colleges in high school, Sartorial Creative Director, Nia Harrison, originally planned to study education and become a teacher. It was not until she remembered her childhood passion for clothes that she began exploring the options of being a stylist and working in the fashion industry.
Read MoreAt Sartorial we believe that who you are and where you come from is important. Every person on our team comes from a different culture, giving them a unique perspective. Each heritage month we will be featuring staff and community members of their respective cultures. To celebrate Latinx month, September 15th to October 15th, our first feature will be on Sartorial staff member Leanna Ordoñez.
Read More“Next in Fashion” is the newest reality show on Netflix about who can be the next biggest fashion designer. It was released this January and is hosted by well-known designers, Tan France and Alexa Chung. The show is similar to other fashion shows like the famous “Project Runway,” but I think it manages to distinguish itself in a way that is relevant and fresh.
Read MoreOne way I am getting through this is time is by binge-watching— a lot. There is one show I keep going back to for its love-stories, fashion, and soundtrack. That show is High Fidelity, starring the one and only Zoe Kravtiz, set in New York.
Read MoreAs I’m once again living with my family in my hometown, I find myself missing my weekend outings in Springfield. Lately, I’ve been planning what I’ll do the first weekend after we return to “normal.” Here are the places and activities I miss most and will be eager to visit once the world opens up again.
Read MoreIf you are a fan of thriller movies and need new things to watch on Netflix, look no further. Here is a list of thrillers from psychological to crime. These will help pass time while being cooped up in the house.
Read MoreHere are a few of my favorite snacks and meals to eat during quarantine that are not only healthy and delicious but also easy to prepare!
Read MoreI’m a feminist in every sense of the word. I’m also a hopeless romantic who indulges herself in young adult romance novels and movies every chance I get.
Read MoreWhat does it mean when a company spends more money and uses more resources trying to convince consumers that they’re eco-friendly than they spend on actually becoming eco-friendly?
Read MoreOnce September 23 rolls around we will be entering the astrological season of the Libra, plus the beginning of Autumn. As the leaves begin to change you can also expect a change in your relationships. Although instead of them crumbling like the leaves, they will blossom a little more than usual…
“Sustainable” is a word that gets thrown around a lot lately, as the trend of sustainability has been growing. It’s not surprising that “sustainable fashion” is a term that’s been booming in the fashion industry as well. But, what does it mean?
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