LETTER FROM THE EDITOR
>>> Behind the scenes with Austin & Ash (left) and FACTORY 2.0. For more behind the scenes coverage of these photoshoots, visit our website: www.stitchfashion.com
G-L-A-M-O-R-O-U-S As Fergie croons, the “flossy flossy” holds an irresistible allure for all of us. From the red carpet to the windows of Barneys, we are bewitched by the seductive powers of luxury and status, objects with a certain je ne se quois that we just have to have. However, when the trance is lifted, we must revaluate if this obsession with the finer things in life is acceptable. The recent firing of John Galliano from Dior awoke the Sleeping Beauty of the fashion industry and forced us to challenge our notions of what acceptable to idolize (Last Word, 40). Thus, it’s refreshing when what captivates us is just as meaningful and genuine as it is attractive.
Austin Young and Ash Jaidev, both veritable man-candy in their own right, are true leaders with visible, infectious passion for the student body (President’s Day ,28). Our own Justin Barbin, Northwestern’s friendly paparazzo, makes every-day style stunning, photographing students with an editorial eye and kind heart that will be missed upon his graduation this year (J is for Justin, 10). If we can learn anything from Justin’s photos, it is that everyone is glamorous in their own way.
yours,
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