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THE CAMPUS EDIT EDITOR-IN-CHIEF ANALYSE JESTER AND LK COX

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DIRECTOR OF MARKETING AND PARTNERSHIPS BRYNLIE GRANTLAND MARKETING CHAIRS CASEY GUMM, LAUREN BICKLE SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGEMENT CHAIR SEDA PROPES MARKETING ASSISTANT JETTE YOUNGSTROM

ASSISTANT EDITOR KYLIE CALDWELL STAFF WRITERS KYLIE CALDWELL, MOLLY WATERS, SEDA PROPES, SHELBY EMERY

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ARTISTIC DIRECTORS ANALYSE JESTER AND LK COX DESIGNERS BRYNLIE GRANTLAND, CASEY GUMM

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CONTENTS 09 AMERICAN ROYALTY 14 LOVE ALL: AMERICA’S FASHION AFFAIR WITH TENNIS 19 RALPH LAUREN: THE FOUNDER OF AMERICAN FASHION 24 FASHIONABLE FANS AND CURATED VINTAGE: NFL MEMORABILIA 27 TOM FORD: AN AMERICAN ARTIST ACROSS THE POND 31 THE ANTHEM OF SUCCESS: HOW LANA DEL REY CLAIMED AMERICA 35 THE LATEST WITH LK COVER SHOOT “OVAL OFFICE” SHOT BY RESIDENT PHOTOGRAPHER ANALYSE JESTER WITH MODEL LK COX JULY

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LETTERS FROM THE EDITORS The Campus Edit is so excited to publish this months issue. I hope as you read along, you find appreciation in the all American style.

This issue highlights an exciting mix between your classic American brands, figures and fashion. As we dive into the history of these icons, we find the meaning and inspiration behind these classic brands we find ourselves wearing so often.

Figures found in both history books and magazines, we hope to inspire you with each page!

xoxo,

Analyse

This issue is unique and special because it celebrates our world and highlights the good in all the bad. I am thankful for the opportunity to share my love of obscure history, facts, and fashion in this issue along with my favorite musical artists and past times.

love,

LK

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As you flip through these pages, you'll find an eclectic mix of stories and features that are as inspiring as they are enlightening. This is a celebration of the beauty and resilience in every corner. I hope it brings you as much joy and inspiration as it brought me while creating it. Thank you for joining me on this journey, and happy reading!

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AMERICAN ROYALTY The epitome of the American dream, decked from head to toe in red, white, and blue, the Kennedy family is the epitome of American class wealth and political power.

Ambassadors, Presidents, and fashion icons keep this more relevant than even the most influential political families. This family made a name for themselves from humble Irish beginnings by taking their Hollywood glamor to the political world. In 1938, Joseph Kennedy left the world for Hollywood producing to serve our nation as ambassador to the United Kingdom. He and his family embodied the grace, elegance, and, most importantly, glamor of the United States, immediately enthralling all those who met them.

The Kennedys represented America on the rise, and everyone had the opportunity to get ahead and make a name for themselves that would last a lifetime. They were nothing short of the poster family for how you can do anything in the States.

1960s style icon and the original political it girl, Jaqueline Kennedy Onassis, was a New York socialite who became the epitome of what it meant to be a classic American woman. She was an accomplished rider, well-educated, and captivating, making her the perfect First Lady.

She married John F. Kennedy in 1953, was a writer for the Washington Times-Herald Newspaper, and was about to be the senator of Massachusetts. A few years later, she became First Lady of the United States at 31, prepped and ready for a life of shaking hands and attending state dinners. Her elegant and understated style accompanied a gracious passion for the arts. She focused on making the white house a place for the “Great American Arts,” highlighting the homegrown artistic talent instead of focusing on European design.

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"Once in a great while, an individual will capture the imagination of people worldwide. You have done this, and what is more important, through your graciousness and tact, you have transformed this rare accomplishment into a vital asset to this nation."

Her style was modeled after that of Audry Hepburn, another American sweetheart. The combination of old Hollywood glamor and infectious personal style made her the most influential American woman in 1960s fashion.

She stuck to the basics, everything tailored just right. Her uniform was classically tailored suits, lady-like dresses, and intense, solid colors. Pinks, yellows, reds, and ivory—she always knew what colors looked best on her to highlight her features.

She was an international success with her unique and refined wardrobe. She often wore sleeveless dresses, wrist-length gloves, and a simple strand of pearls for day-to-day wear. Around the White House, she was more laid-back, wearing highwaisted trousers and a trim blouse or turtleneck.

Her iconic black oversized sunglasses became a staple for the decade, playing off her dark hair and bright-colored outfits.

Some of her more famous fashion moments are her evening wear. She stuck to single-colored dresses with bateau necklines or sheath off-theshoulder gowns. A pair of white opera gloves always accompanied her.

Her arguably most iconic outfit is also her saddest. A watermelon pink suit paired with her trademark pillbox hat, worn on that fateful day in Dallas, TX. It was a replica of a Chanel suit made with Chanel fabric but made by American hands.

AMERICAN ROYALTY Jackie lived in the limelight, became a political icon, and is today known as fashionable and influential.

It's no coincidence that this family attracts the most fashionable people. Taking over the 90s, Carolyn Basset Kennedy inspired the new age of minimalist style. “Once Upon a Time: The Captivating Life of Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy,” A book by Elizabeth Beller, recounts a tell-all of the 90s style icon Carolyn Basset Kennedy, the next generation of chic and classic. She was the publicist for the iconic Calvin Klein; she had her foot on every trend and event.

Kennedy joined the political dynasty in 1996 when she married John F. Kennedy Jr., the white house born attorney.

Tortoiseshell headbands, oval-frame glasses, and tousled hair were staples of her everyday look.

Kennedy often wore thin-strapped minimal heels with silk slip dresses and an array of beige and black clothing in every shape and fabric possible.

She wore a classic red lip with strappy dresses, and her hair pulled back perfectly for formal occasions.

With Kennedy’s new age on the political rise, one wonders who will be the next style icon of this great political family and whether they will succumb to yet another case of the Kennedy Curse.

Cultured Elegance is the term coined to describe her style. She pioneered minimal and clean-cut elegance and is known for her classic looks and simple yet elevated style. She never did too much; she was always natural and chic. That is not to say she didn’t change her appearance.

Kennedy had a knack for what was in and what was out. After the 1980s, she did away with her natural blonde hair and opted for a more bright and platinum blonde. She went to the salon often to avoid grown-out roots, making her hair appear naturally blonde.

Her accessories stayed simple and stayed classic. Her classic black Prada bag was her everyday staple, not to say she didn’t dabble in the vast world of handbags with a Birkin or two. However, they were always simple and mostly black.

John Kennedy Jr and Carolyn Bessette Kennedy attend the First Jackie O Award Salute to Brendan Gill at the 26th Street Armory, New York, New York, 1994. (Photo by Rose Hartman/Getty Images)

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LOVE ALL AMERICA’S FASHION AFFAIR WITH TENNIS By: Molly Waters

Photo by Trevor Jones

LOVE ALL The fashion revolution in which the 19th not just as a powerhouse athlete, but also as a century English sport becomes overruled by star that got audiences excited to watch what players wear. a burgeoning nation, God Bless America.

The modern fashion zeitgeist is littered with Five decades prior to Serena’s retirement, tennis’ influence and iconography, even perhaps the singular most significant fashion movies and popculture trends capitalize on the event in tennis also occurred at the US Open. sport’s clean lines and historic traditions. The Christine Evert was a dominant American current prominence of ‘tennis core’ in large player and now legend, who also happened to part thanks to the American obsession with have a penchant for diamonds. Renowned as tennis culture and its inherent influence over the “Ice Maiden” for her calm, collected cultural movements. Tennis is loved the world exterior on court, Evert was a fearsome round, but, despite not being the originator, opponent to all who played her. Always, she America has adopted wore diamond jewlery for Tennis’ wardrobe as its own matches, the crowning Evert recalls from and American icons are jewels to her ‘icy’ persona. driving its fashion During a soon to be fateful that day, “the green evolution. match in 1978, Evert court, the white lines, showed an uncharacteristic The US Open, America’s moment of alarm as play the dripping sweat of grand slam tournament, is halted so everyone competition, and MY was known to be a stage where could look for the bracelet players compete in outfits diamond bracelet.” that had flung off her wrist. that create lasting impact.

Publications covering the Hundreds of diamonds daincident coined her troubleced as Serena Williams took her final spin in some accessory as a “tennis bracelet.” From Arthur Ashe stadium in August of 2022. Since then on the name stuck, and the thin, signing with Nike in 2003, Serena made the diamond-lined style became known as the tennis courts her runway with none so special tennis bracelet; Forevermore, the jewelry as her appearances on the Open’s center court. industry had been changed.

It’s here she has sported custom Nike,Virgil Abloh designs, and Swarovski crystals. Serena The high involvement of fashion within the is more than just a player who pushed the sport is no coincidence, as it is actually envelpe for tennis, she is in her own right a intertwined with the sport’s creation. Females fashion icon. Many fashion moments of hers were first allowed to play racquet games with will be remembered throughout the introduction of Lawn Tennis in 1870, which allowed women to play whilst still the years: the Cameroon kit, the jean skirt, the French Open dressed in 19th century garb. Tennis then catsuit. Through her match traveled to America in 1887, where it caught attire she conveyed the passion like fire, reaching all corners of the country and personality she brought to before the 1890s. The opportunity to wear a the sport. Serena blazed a trail fashionable dress on a lawn in front of THE CAMPUS EDIT

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LOVE ALL spectators was an alluring quality that enticed manyto join in the lawn tennis fad. However, the original exercise costumes were quite constricting.

As When the Girls Came Out to Play: The Birth of American Sportswear puts it, “Never mind: the women were not expected to actually run for the ball.”

It took many years of female players, like May Sutton, pushing boundaries before female players could dress in any semblance of athletic wear. Sixteen year old Sutton dared to defy the traditional dress code in 1905 by competing with a shorter than acceptable hemline at the prestigious Wimbledon club. The result: she won and became the first American ever to achieve a singles title at Wimbledon. Where we first see tennis fashion take on the form that it is known for today is in the 1930s. At this point, private athletic costumes merge with public sports uniforms, and create the silhouette of today’s tennis dresses that are so well loved. It’s a true testament to the sport’s tradition and fashion taste that even now powerful women continue to play in skirts.

One of the greatest attributes of tennis is that it's loved and recognized worldwide as a fashionable sport. Despite its international acclaim, however, there’s an undeniable connection between the American tennis community and fashion makers. Our young country has made its mark on the sport and will continue singing tennis’ praises as it drives the sport into future fashion endeavors.

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Ralph Lauren Flag Cotton Crewneck Sweater $398.00 JCrew Linen Suit Short $62.50 Vintage Frye Riding Boots

THE FOUNDER OF AMERICAN FASHION By: Kylie Caldwell

Said to be the designer to never have an original idea, Ralph Lauren’s looks differ from the original ways of fashion, balancing tradition, status and novelty.

Humble Beginnings Born into a Jewish immigrant family, raised in the Bronx with a new name on the way, Ralph Lifshitz was full of American aspirations. The youngest of four and dressed in hand-me-downs, he wanted to create a brand that represented

a souvenir of a life you would want to be a part of. His craving to belong was very strong, but so was his desire for authenticity. And by 1997, this one-manbrand was the best selling designer in the world.

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Ralph understands that what we wear is an expression of who we are. Everyone makes statements, and statements are composed of pieces. He believed presentation is upon anyone’s first impression of you and the mystery you exude is vital to it. With an innate sense of people and eye for detail, he designs clothes for the people he sees.

Lauren’s first step into the industry took place in New York department stores with a line of men’s ties. His pursuit of perfection suits the suits of the wealthy white collar man.

Ivy League Look Ralph enjoyed dipping into the fictionalized myths of the American psyche, like the westerner. He gathered inspiration from cowboys like John Wayne, as he admired the romantic hero trope.

You see Ralph’s message in the window - to accessorize the sports car drivers with a RL credit card in one hand and a cigar in the other. Ralph’s mannequins told a story and took u places - probably to a Hampton soiree. He became the status symbol of college prep, with soft tailoring smart casual shirts to chinos. Classic and timeless, he understood that context and timelines matter.

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UNITED STATES - NOVEMBER 05: Ralph Lauren and models walk down the runway at the 1998 Spring Fashion Show. (Photo by Harry Hamburg/NY Daily News Archive via Getty Images)

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“Clothes that look like costumes that look like clothes.”

Designing the costumes for the 1974 Great Gatsby film, Ralph Lauren became the epitome of prep.

Wealthy people also partake in activities such as sports cups.

Responsible for dressing the USA Olimpyians, First Ladies and the Royal Family, he was representing only the best. Some of his collections were under British Aristocrat influences and the Post-Cold War 90’s.

For example, take The Officer and The Gentleman collection: utility fabrics, omniture, combat boots.

Selling Sporty!

Ralph’s goal was to produce low market styles with an upmarket price tag. Even his logo, the Polo, was synonymous with his vision- those players are rare and elite.

Reducing Polo’s work to the Polo shirt is nothing short of naive, as it simply represents the commercial side.

Unlike an inventor like Balenciaga or a Mugler, Ralph Lauren reinvents. He acts as a stylist to the patrons of patriots. With old world styles for new money, Americans could be nostalgic to a past they never had.

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WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 24: Princess Diana of Wales (L), Washington Post owner Katheryn Graham, Vogue Magazine editor Anna Wintour, designer Ralph Lauren, POOL/AFP via Getty Images

American fashion designer Ralph Lauren poses outdoors, leaning against a wooden fence and holding his hat, with horses behind him, 1970s. (Photo

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Ralph Lauren and Audrey Hepburn (Photo by Ron Galella/Ron Galella Collection via Getty Images)

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Fashion Designer Ralph Lauren relaxed and sitting on couch in his home. (Photo by Dirck Halstead/Getty Images)

FASHIONABLE FANS AND CURATED VINTAGE NFL MEMORABILIA By: Kylie Cladwell Nostalgia sells—is it because of its rarity, novelty, or is it just a retro way to support your favorite teams?

All vintage pieces, especially those that have always represented the same team, player, or game, have a new meaning of timeless. All vintage pieces in acceptable condition are among the most coveted styles among collectors, but a new game comes into play with jerseys, NFL/MLB/NBA crewnecks, and fan memorabilia. It's prideful and political.

Fans have always been in fashion. Most crewnecks we still see have been sourced around the 1980’s and 90’s. Heirs of bleacher couture, like Kendall Jenner and Drake, have worn football merchandise, presumably for aesthetic reasons. There are many reasons some may choose to wear their team on their sleeve; you don't need to be a Superbowl aficionado to sport a cute crew.

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representing something much more significant than fashion. There are few duplicates of this clothing, making every item just as nostalgic as the last.Each article of clothing you choose is intentional. When choosing to represent an athletic team, you are making a conscious decision to outwardly express your support for whoever it may be. Announcing this to the public eye is bold and magnetic. Finding authentic vintage that embodies your sportsmanship provides a new look for you and your wardrobe, unlike retail clothing.

We can all take for granted accessorizing a conversation starter. Buying second-hand from resellers or places like Depop is not only sustainable but can also be a direct outlet for some of the most embellished collectors.

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In the 1990s, it was not common for Americans to lead the artistic direction of luxury fashion houses, but Tom Ford, a visionary with a multitude of artistic backgrounds, returned Gucci to the multi-million dollar fashion house that it previously was.

According to The Council of Fashion Designers of America’s website, Ford was born in Austin, Texas, and grew up in Santa Fe, New Mexico. For college, he moved to New York City, where he switched majors, universities, and creative programs within the city. He graduated with a degree in architecture from Parsons School of Design, and in 1990, he moved to Italy to work with Gucci as their Womenswear Designer.

By 1994, Ford climbed his way up to Creative Director and managed the company’s image, brand, and campaigns.

ELLE magazine considers Gucci Men’s Tom Ford’s early designs Ready-to-Wear as the “unmistakable Fall 1995 embodiment” of the 90s.

Sleek, form fitting ensembles, bold colors, and see-through fabrics were hot on the runway during Ford’s reign.

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Gucci Women’s Ready-to-Wear Fall 1996

AN AMERICAN ARTIST ACROSS THE POND “Doing a Gucci”: Ford’s Glamorous Transformation

Gucci Women’s Ready-to-Wear Fall 1995

Gucci Women’s Ready-to-Wear Fall 1996

Tom Ford’s instrumental designs and leadership changed Gucci’s image from overlooked, to obsessed. Sales skyrocketed, and A-list celebrities and models worked with Gucci, including Kate Moss, Gwyneth Paltrow, and Madonna.

“Doing a Gucci”, a term coined by fashion insiders in the mid 90s, refers to Ford’s achievements of pulling the fashion house out of bankruptcy and into success (Tokatli). This sharp turnaround from Gucci’s inmemorable presence in the 80s and early 90s gave Ford the respect and fame to reach other professional goals like working with Yves Saint Laurent, and starting his own fashion brand in 2005. Ford describes himself a perfectionist who can always achieve more. His professional career reflects project-based perfection, as his pieces from Gucci are timeless yet trendy, and still have great appeal today.

Gucci Men’s Ready-to-Wear Fall 1996

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Abercrombie Short-Sleeve Collarless Tweed Jacket $100.00 Abercrombie Scarlett Tweed Mini Skort $60.00 Sam Edelman Bright White Leather Hazel Pointed Toe Pumps $150.00

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By: Shelby Emery

There is something so deeply American about a summer soundtracked to Lana Del Rey. It could be the melancholy feeling of listening to “Summertime Sadness” on a hot July evening. Or, perhaps, it’s the image her lyrics often create in the minds of her listeners: a perception of The American Dream, bordering between a feeling of strong nationalism and criticism for the nation. Either way, her music evokes a feeling of nostalgia that her fans must chase to keep alive. Lana Del Rey, the stage persona of Lizzy Grant, is the image of a classic Americana summer.

American symbolism and imagery is present throughout the eras of Grant’s music, beginning with her debut major-label studio album “Born to Die.” In the music video for “National Anthem,” a track from the album, Grant portrays 1950s actress Marilyn Monroe singing to none other than former president John F. Kennedy, portrayed by A$AP Rocky. The video is based on the assassination of Kennedy and the alleged affair between him and Monroe, as Grant also portrays former first lady Jackie Kennedy. The video is filmed in a style common in the 1960s, with a framed border around each shot.

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Presley. Her song “Young and Beautiful” was written for the 2013 adaptation of “The Great Gatsby,”based on the book of the same name by American novelist F. Scott Fitzgerald. Mentions of America and its themes are sprinkled throughout her discography, painting a picture of freedom in the background of bad relationships and porch cigarettes.

Before 2017, Grant would project a waving American flag behind her as she sang the title track to “Born to Die” during her concerts.

After the election of former president Donald Trump, she removed this imagery from performances on her “Lust for Life” tour. While a perfect America is an important part of Grant’s storytelling, she is not afraid to step back and acknowledge the nation’s faults in an ever-changing political climate.Most recently, Grant achieved a milestone that tied her to America’s favorite pastime by playing Red Sox. This show was Grant’s firsta sold out show at Fenway Park, home of theinBoston headlining stadium performance the U.S. While her musical aesthetic has evolved since she rose to fame, it’s hard to deny that Lana Del Rey is the poster child for the romantic American summer, as glamorous as it may or may not be.

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THE WEDGE SNEAKER?

A shocking but not unwelcomed return of the infamous Isabel Marant wedge sneaker. This trend died back in 2014 but is back and better than ever.

Marant updated the style to the new and improved Balskee shoe, with a sleeker and more modern look.

You might be reading this and thinking I’m crazy but mark my words its going to be the next big thing.

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HALTER TOPS Hurry and buy your halter tops fast because they will be all the rage late summer/ early fall. A nice high neck and open back pairs well with a staple jean mini skirt and a slick ponytail. No longer the “turtleneck” halter tops we know from 2016, these have a sleeker more refined look while still showing a little skin.

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ODE TO THE OFFICE You’ve seen it the blazers, the sleek lines, the buttons. Office wear that isn’t quite appropriate for the office.

This trend has been all the rage this summer highlighting good tailoring and thick fabrics. Dare I say 2010 is back?

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