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By chance, by choice: Giorgio Armani leaves behind a legacy

By chance, by choice: Giorgio Armani leaves behind a legacy

By Nino Machavariani, Lifestyle Associate Editor September 4, 2025
Indeed, when put in the flow of his calling, Armani quickly planted the seeds for his eventual success. The late designer had what we would call a “well-lived” life, going from growing up in poverty and war to being admired by many for his sharp eye and designs. Yet the value of this journey was not only the monetary reward. Armani’s story serves as an example that when we follow what comes easily to the mind and is rewarding to the heart, we will eventually end up on the path meant for us.
Liza Berdykulova | Graphic Artist

Lanvin’s ‘À LA MAISON’: Celebrating Jeanne Lanvin’s timeless elegance

By Rachel Yu January 30, 2025
The looks, details and overall atmosphere of this collection portrayed Lanvin’s return to its original, iconic roots. Ultimately, the collection honored the fundamental mark Jeanne Lanvin left on the House. Especially as it was Copping’s first season with Lanvin, many can say he certainly fulfilled the House’s values and stylistic foundations through his designs, leaving the fashion world eagerly awaiting his future collections. 
Haley Alvarez-Lauto | Senior Graphic Artist

Let’s talk about nepo babies

By Molly Newell February 13, 2023
A nepotism (or “nepo”) baby usually refers to a child of someone influential in the realm of Hollywood— and having a family member with superstar status unsurprisingly gives many of these new young celebrities a head start in the entertainment industry.
Fair Admission: Episode 4 - Money

Fair Admission: Episode 4 – Money

By Edward Sturm March 18, 2021

The college admissions scandal of 2019 caught CEOs and famous actors in egregious fraud, but maybe the real scandal is a system that you don’t need to break the law to rig. Preference given to...

Fair Admission: Episode 1 - Fairness

Fair Admission: Episode 1 – Fairness

By Edward Sturm March 4, 2021

In pursuit of a working definition of fair college admissions, the American ideal of meritocracy is called into question. Host Edward Sturm explores what fairness is (and is not) when we talk about...

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