THE EAGLE
12 Lifestyle
October 14th, 2016
Older Trends Making a Comeback BY ANNA VOLOSHKO
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Karina Saekow
@anchore.d
he last thing any teen wants is to look and act like their relatives. High school is when most @karenception of us go through a rebellious phase and want to be seen as unique. This is the time when we start gaining independence and making our own decisions. However, in the past couple of years, people have begun to wear certain clothes that were considered “cool” several years ago, ranging from chokers, to “mom” jeans, to Doc Martens. Certain styles from the ‘70s include bohemian fashion, bell bottom jeans, jean skirts, and t-shirts with logos on them. The ‘80s come into play with crop tops, mom jeans, sneakers, high waisted jeans, and just everything with jean material. Styles from the ‘90s include overalls, plaid, baggy clothing, more jean material items and crop tops! A couple years ago these were considered old and outdated, yet now they are considered trendy and hip. So why are these making a comeback? There are several different theories. Bethany Mayfield, the author of Karen Chen Why Do Fashion Trends Always Return?, which was published on styleflair.com, believes, “The real reason these fashion trends always return is that designers look to the past and see what worked, and what didn’t.” After a period of time, famous designers try to reinvent past popular trends and remind people that at one point, this actually looked good.” Mayfield states the reason people wear these items are because, “they work - they’re universally flattering.” On the other hand, makeup enthusiast Kanika Kothary has a different point of view. “People want freshness, people want change”, Kothary states in her article, 2016 Makeup Trends: Expert Opinion, which was featured on www.fashionlady.in, an Indian fashion blog. People get tired of having the same trend for a long time, so we constantly need to change it up. Even if that means coming back to popular styles from years ago. Another possible reason that so many people are
starting to wear old-fashioned things is that recent Hollywood shows and movies are being made based on the ‘70s and ‘80s. Fuller House and The Goldbergs are popular examples of this. Hollywood directors see what teenagers and the younger viewers are wearing and who they idolize, so they try to make their movies and shows more relatable to them. Many reasons why shows and movies become popular is because there is a certain character or two that everyone adores. Maybe it’s even their favorite celebrity. Whether it is a Youtuber, a pop-star, an actor/actress, a comedian, or even just a role model, everyone has someone they look up to. Once one famous person starts wearing a new trend, they influence others, and it spreads. Some fashion magazines such as Seventeen and Teen Vogue focus on inspiring teenagers, using popular celebrities. Teenagers tend to wear and buy what is advertised to them, and currently the oldies are the main focus. Yes, maybe people are returning to the older styles because we are tired of having the same skin-tight, provocative outfits, or maybe it’s because of how celebrities are dressing, or it could possibly be because we have simply run out of new ideas for trends. If you think about it, how much more could be invented? Some say there are infinite ideas that are just waiting to be discovered, while others believe this is it. There is nothing else to be found. If that were to be accurate, we will keep going in circles forever, maybe every now and then going farther and farther back in time. Now, more than ever, it is acceptable to take risks and have unique fashion, so this can very well happen! Whatever the cause is, fashion choices from many years ago are making a comeback, especially with the younger generation. For better or for worse, this is happening and it is showing individuality and freedom of expression. So put on your mom jeans, throw on a bomber jacket, and go live your life, because the ‘90s are back!
5 Interesting Places in SF
The Yoda Fountain
BY ERIN WONG
The first thing that comes to mind when you think about music making is instruments. They are the main source of music besides our voices, but did you know that the water in the bay can make music too? The Wave Organs are located near the Golden Gate Bridge. The structure is formed in such a way that when the waves wash in, tunes are played. They make an accordian-like sound when waves wash into them. There are many pipes facing different directions and they each play at different times. Along with hearing the sound waves, there is a nice view of the ocean.
Camera Obscura
Seward Slides
Imagine a 360 view of Ocean Beach and the places around it. The Camera Obscura near the Cliff House can give you that. It is almost like using a pair of binoculars, except with a much wider and clearer view. There is a large crater-like screen in the middle of the room. You are able to move it in the direction that you want to look at. This is definitely something different that not many can say they have seen before.
Rekindle the feeling of going to the park as a child. The slides on Seward Street are a blast to slide down. They are not the normal slides at your average playground. They are longer, which means more fun. There is no age limit to slide down so it is something for people of all ages to try. It is not just a straight slide down. There are waves within the slide that almost act as speed bumps. Slides are a key part of a childhood. It is also something adults can enjoy too.
The Wave Organ
The first thing that comes to mind when you think about music making is instruments. They are the main source of music besides our voices, but did you know that the water in the bay can make music too? The Wave Organs are located near the Golden Gate Bridge. The structure is formed in such a way that when the waves wash in, tunes are played. They make an accordian-like sound when waves wash into them. There are many pipes facing different directions and they each play at different times. Along with hearing the sound waves, there is a nice view of the ocean.
Princess Diaries School
“Shut Up!” The high school from the movie Princess Diaries is located right here in San Francisco? It stands on the hill of Lyon and Green Street. The school is actually a house that was decorated to look like a school. It is in a beautiful residential area right next to the Presidio. If you are interested in more of the movie’s locations, the firehouse that Mia and her mom lived in is located at 724 Brazil Avenue. There are many other movie locations around San Francisco and this house that doubled as a school is definitely a beautiful sight to see.