SHIFT MAGAZINE Issue 7//Vol. 2

APRIL 2016 VOLUME 2 // ISSUE 7

SHIFT EVOLUTION

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SHEI University of Michigan Class of 2016

Samantha Lynn Zwick We couldn’t be prouder of our daughter and sister, the Publisher of SHEI Magazine.

Samantha, since you were a baby you always showed us that hard work, determination, and a lot of style can get your far. We love you more than we can ever express and we wish for you all the love, health, good luck, and success that life can offer. We love and treasure you, Mazel Tov! Love, Mommy, Daddy and David

University of Michigan Class of 2016

Karen Marie Bates Congrats to our favorite history changing, history making, history major.

We are very proud of you!

Love, Mom and Dad

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EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Shannon King CREATIVE DIRECTOR Aaron Pelo

FEATURES EDITOR Lauren Guldan

FASHION EDITORS Mackenzie Kimball Debbie Cheng

DESIGN EDITORS Lexie Johnson Morgan Lovay

PHOTO EDITORS Rachel Beglin Courtney Evans

DIGITAL CONTENT DIRECTOR Regan Anderson DIGITAL FEATURES Alex Rakestraw

DIGITAL FASHION Hannah Wasserman

DIGITAL DESIGN Haley Fox

DIGITAL PHOTO Brady Mathieson

VIDEO EDITOR Christina Oh

PUBLISHER Samantha Zwick EXECUTIVE ACCOUNTS DIRECTOR Kirsten Ho ADVERTISING Kassie Wallace

DISTRIBUTION Amber Lam

FINANCE Colleen Natzke

OUTREACH Maddy Moog

EVENTS Karen Bates

SOCIAL MEDIA Sylvia Sankaran

Our mission is to inform, inspire and engage deeply with the University of Michigan campus community at the intersection of student and professional life within the fashion industry. SHIFT is intended to provide a marketable media platform for students to push the boundaries of what has traditionally been possible within print without compromising the level of quality associated with the SHEI brand.

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The evolution of organizations and living organisms sustains the fashion industry in more ways than one.

volution in the fashion world has long been perennial but lately, it’s not all coming up roses. Thefashion industry, like any, needs to be responsive to the landscape of consumer demand in order to survive.

In the years since the dawn of social media, this has meant a serious increase in the pace of fashion’s seasonal cycles with pre-collections expected earlier than ever, increasing the pressure on designers. Speedy distribution strategies have become the new black, and luxury brands like Tom Ford and Burberry have recently sworn off runway shows at fashion week in favor of efficient buy-now models of sale. The publication world has moved in tandem with fashion business’s evolution, but despite publishers’ manifold answers to the digital age, revenue and circulation averages continue to decrease. Yet fashion publications soldier on, evolving their content in hopes of a sustainable future.

This issue marks the end of SHEI’s first full year in the digital publication world. SHIFT has provided the magazine an outlet in-tune with the evolving pace of the fashion industry. It will surely continue to grow more complex, relevant and beautiful.

In this issue, “Bring Back the 90’s” (p. 26) highlights the evolution of trends (read: grunge and acid-wash denim) over time, and their re-integration into today’s cultural landscape. We also explore the age-old theme of man’s connection to nature (p. 10

and p. 24). “Wild, Wild West” looks back and ahead, referencing a specific period in fashion’s history, moving it forward with new silhouettes (p. 16). Despite the snow still on the ground, campus is slowly but surely moving into spring. With that natural transition come new options for food and fun, namely the advent of icecream season. In this month’s installment of The Frugal Foodie, get the inside scoop on Blank Slate Creamery (p. 8).Thank you to the creators, editors and readers who had a hand in shaping SHEI’s evolution this year.

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SHEI MAGAZINE’S DIGITAL MINI CONTRIBUTORS

FASHION hannah tanau simone pierce

maggie mcmillin

sabrina zayek

amily yang

susie meaney

christi suzuki

cassandra rota

aurdey klomparens

blake pittman

mackenzie kimball

LITERATURE merin mcdevitt

rachel beglin

PHOTOGRAPHERS courtney evans

becca rudman

kirsten eisenhauer

olivia gardella

olivia mezaros

brian beckwith

shannon maires

MODELS avery friedman jessie golden

taylor jaaska

carleu murray

tasha lin

julia muntean

mona iskandaran

mackenzie kimball

DESIGN emma patterson

xinyi liu

rachel safenowitz

lizzie marics

alyssa abbate

ellen seidell

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IN THIS ISSUE ABOUT THE COVER:

And She Was // This shoot was inspired by the evolution of humans from animals into the first nomads, with a focus on the idea that everyone has a primal, wild, independent instinct that originated from our ancestors--a connection with nature that could be considered the first of the stages of “evolution”.

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LETTER FROM THE EDITOR

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CONTRIBUTORS

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THE FRUGAL FOODIE: BLANK SLATE

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PRIMAL INSTINCT

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WILD WILD WEST

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FASHION & CULTURE

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BRING BACK 1996

Demand respect in this season’s lush spagetti Western inspired pieces, perfect for your next bank heist Biophilia: Or, why all your hipster friends just bought terrariums

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nn Arbor’s ice cream scene has long been defined by Washtenaw Dairy, the beloved mom-and-pop shop that’s as much local institution as it is summer dessert spot. It’s the perfect place to relax with family, friends, or a new sweetheart on a summer night, the classic cones melting in the warmth of the venue’s outdoor benches nestled in the middle of the Old West Side neighborhood. But now, there’s a new cone in town: Blank Slate Creamery, the artisan ice cream shop that came on the scene in spring 2014, has brought something new and delicious to the table. Over the past two years, their innovative take on ice cream has fans lined up outside, waiting to lap it up (pardon the pun).

On Blank Slate’s re-opening day this March, a line stretched well out the door of its cozy West Liberty Street storefront.

According to MLive, almost 200 people waited hours for the first

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cone of the year, When SHIFT visited the store on a blustery day that hovered between rain and sleet, the store wasn’t quite as busy, although certainly not empty. Ice cream, after all, is a fickle business: a few years ago, a particularly warm Michigan winter kept the local Dairy Queen to open through Christmas, New Year’s, and beyond. Ice cream waxes and wanes not just with the seasons, but with the outlook of a particular day, some sparkling with sunshine and others laden with clouds.

Whatever the weather, fans remain drawn to the unique experiences served up by Blank Slate. So what is it that makes Blank Slate so different? That’s your answer, in a nutshell: it’s just a little, well, different. Riding on the wave of quirky, alternative ice cream shops that have been popping up in Portland and Austin, San Francisco and Brooklyn, Blank Slate is the self-conscious alternative to the Washtenaw Dairies of the world. The interior

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is slick, covered with chalkboards that are often decorated with whimsical customer drawings (hence, its walls and surfaces are a “blank slate”). The Creamery has also jumped on the local food bandwagon, making its own ice cream in shop from local, natural ingredients and offering creative flavors like Blueberry Riesling and Salted Caramel. Overall, the feel is simply younger, and the shop has certainly appealed to a hipper, more aestheticconscious crowd than its older counterparts.

That said, Blank Slate is not some vegan Latin-Asian fusion taco food truck cruising the alleyways of Park Slope in search of mustachioed hipsters, although you probably will find some wellgroomed facial hair inside. Blank Slate Creamery is still an ice cream shop: the store certainly appeals to a wider demographic than an artsy beer garden or swanky new bar. Families still love ice cream, and kids will find lots of classic flavors on the menu, from Vanilla onward. But their parents, and any other adults in search of something new, will find plenty of inventive options to fill their house-made waffle cone. All this style and flavor does, however, cost a pretty penny: three scoops costs north of five dollars.

Because of the cold day, I had time to sample many of Blank Slate’s delicious flavors. Loaded Banana sounded heavenly on the menu board, but didn’t strike me with any taste complexity, relying on lots of sweetness and a little banana to do the trick.

Bittersweet Chocolate was predictable as well, coming off like a more sugary, less interesting version of Zingerman’s dark chocolate gelato.

My personal favorites were a scoop each of Garden Mint and Basil, two flavors that sound more like detergent scents than ice cream varieties. Some feel Blank Slate uses too much sugar, and their ice cream certainly is sweet, sometimes bordering on sweetness overkill. But for those seeking a more subtle experience, the strangeness of herbal flavors like mint and basil offsets the sugar to create a flavor synthesis that somehow just works. Get a scoop of each in the same cone, let them melt a little and blend together, then dig in. The result isn’t just palatable – it’s mouthwatering delicious.

Washtenaw Dairy will never go out of style, and its timeless family atmosphere and enormous bang-for-buck cones will keep me coming back for more. But if you’re looking for something new, hip, and different in the city this summer, give Blank Slate a try. Or, if you’re like me, just go to both. Who said I can’t have my waffle cone and eat it, too?

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Directors Hannah Tanau Maggie McMillin Stylists Amily Yang Christi Suzuki Audrey Klomparens Photographers Becca Rudman Olivia Gardella Make-Up Artist Audrey Klomparens Models Avery Friedman Taylor Jaaska Layout Xinyi Liu

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Primal Instincts

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CALL OF THE WILD

Fur vest by 525 America Luxe, black maxi dress

by Lovers + Friends, white shirt, necklace, lace-up dress, and scarf by Free People

...wait. you’re not following us on instagram yet? awkward.

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Directors Simone Pierce Sabrina Zayec

Stylists Susie Meaney

Make-Up Artist Cassandra Rota Tina Yu

Photographers Brian Beckwith Kirsten Eisenhauer

Models Julia Muntean Jessie Golden

Layout Rachel Safenowitz

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RIDE ‘EM COWGIRL

Green plunge top from American Apparel, strap leather ankle booties by Cole Haan, vintage turquoise and silver inset drape necklace

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On left model: white panama hat by Madewell, black fringe mini dress and thigh highs by American Apparel On right model: the “Derek Dress” by Stone Cold Fox, belts by American Apparel, fringe boots from ASOS

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here’s something intuitive about the human love for nature: on the first warm spring day, college students shed their winter coats, playing frisbee and hammocking like mad as they feel the sun for the first time in months; on the beach, the lull and crash of the ocean waves mesmerize us and the sun on our skin is simply indescribable; all around us, the simple human loves of dappled light, breeze, songbirds, sand, bubbling water, rainforest sounds. Somewhere in the back of our minds, we’re wired for the appeal of nature and its unique ability to make us appreciate the beauty of life, even in the most stressful of times.

In the last few decades, this yearn for the natural has evolved far beyond mere intuition; it has become the stuff of scientific research, institutional adaptations, and an unprecedented era of wellness. Connecting with nature is now deeply associated with healing, meditation, thoughtfulness, and caring for one’s mental health.

This recognition of nature’s benefits isn’t new. All the way back in 1984, an American biologist named Edward O. Wilson proposed that the human tendency to focus and affiliate with nature actually has genetic basis. According to Wilson, humans are tangibly, physically hardwired to love, appreciate, and connect with nature as a fitness benefit and survival mechanism.

This was the theory he used when he coined the term for this genetic love of nature: biophilia.

Various worldly cultures reflect this seemingly ingrained connection with nature, from the walkable cities of Europe that emphasize thoughtfulness, slower pace of life, and outdoor strolls to the cultures of various South American indigenous peoples who believe in Ushai, the spiritual fifth element derived from an appreciation of water, air, Earth, and fire. The Kichwa people of Ecuador in particular have emphasized a deep awareness of the human dependency on nature for generations.

Recently, biophilia practices have even been institutionalized, entering many diverse spheres as research continues to reveal the cognitive, physical, and mental health benefits of time spent in nature or with other life-forms. Therapy dogs are hugely popular on college campuses during finals week and in hospital rooms before and after surgeries. The University of Michigan’s CS Mott Children’s Hospital is a notable example: the Hospital works hard to incorporate natural activities into patient care routines, particularly through its year-old “Wild About Nature” initiative. The program immerses families and siblings of sick children in the verdant wonderland of Nichol’s Arboretum to de-stress and gulp down a breath of fresh air before returning to the sterile hospital environment. Prisons in Washington State

have even begun nature excursion programs to help inmates maintain inner peace during jail time, hoping to reduce violence, agitation, and health problems.

Even when outside isn’t an option, biophilia can be augmented with clever design. While indoors, simple architectural features like sun-aligned windows and centralized plant arrangements can significantly impact personal wellbeing.

The installation of a fish tank or even a picture of nature has been linked to reported clarity of thought and improved directed attention abilities in people.

Biophilia is everywhere. This love for curated nature and natural spaces has worked its way into pop culture, and become a fashion statement in its own right. The most famous example: the recent potted succulent trend. Whether you’re in downtown Ann Arbor, on Urban Outfitters’ website, or following your favorite hip blogger, the emergence of adorable miniature cacti is impossible to avoid. Terrariums, fairy doors, decorative pots, succulent gardens, and all manner of curated nature have followed right behind. As for clothing, outdoor adventurer chic (beanies, vintage rucksacks, fleece pullovers) has grown in popularity as people continue to romanticize, justifiably, the culture of backpacking, hiking, camping, and traveling.

Think about it: even our fashion trends mimic nature – ever question why trends vary by the season and the dependence of color palettes on the scenery? (“Florals? For spring? Groundbreaking.”) Beyond just clothing trends, the past decade has seen movements toward healthful cleansing eating habits with practices of mindful eating. Yoga, meditation, and other varieties of mind and body fitness continue to gain momentum.

What do these all have in common? A concentrated focus on all things natural and good. Whether we decide to invest in the science and study biophilia, or simply rely on our gut attractions to nature, pets, plants, water, fresh air, and sunshine, it is impossible to deny our innately human interconnectedness with the natural world.

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Directors Blake Pittman Mackenzie Kimball Photographers Olivia Mezaros Shannon Maiers Make-Up Artist Blake Pittman Mackenzie Kimball Models Carley Murray Mona Iskandarani Mackenzie Kimball Layout Alyssa Abbate

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CLOSE TO ME

On left model: grey plaid buttondown and black cordouroy skirt from Forever 21, American Apparel woven jelly sandals, model’s own fishnets

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On far right model: black crop from Forever 21, plaid shift by Brandy Melville, vintage Levi shorts, beaded choker from Garage, black Doc Martens

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