Students Speak: Video Interview With Tiffany Morris

Tiffany Morris, an SAS freshman, talks about her love for Cleopatra Jones and belts in the video interview below. Let us know what you think!



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Effortlessly Cool-- College Ave

Austin Hennelly
Scarf--Emily Bunin, Jacket--Goodwill, Jeans--Udelco, Shoes--Udelco

Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man--Downtown NB

Christopher Guerra

Jacket--Black Rivet, Tank Top--Hanes, Jeans--Levi's, Shoes--Vans, Glasses--Armani

Students Speak: Video Interview With Liat Kisos

As part of our new multi-media campaign, Scarlet Style is introducing a series of video interviews. These will feature well-dressed students around the Rutgers campus, talking about their clothing, inspiration, and anything else they'd like! Our first interview, seen below, features Liat Kisos, an SAS freshman. Let us know what you think!



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Clothes in Cinema: Comrade Couture

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1980s East Germany is generally not remembered for its haute couture. But model-cum-director Marco Wilms remembers differently. His documentary Comrade Couture (A Dream in Strawberry Foil), reflects on the outrageous and avant-garde fashion scene that he and his friends participated in during their 20s.

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In East Germany, there were two main groups--Allerleirauh (All Kinds of Fur) and Chic, Charmant und Dauerhaft (Stylish, Charming, and Enduring). Both groups would put on elaborate underground fashion performances, featuring outfits made of strawberry foil (as seen above), shower curtains, leather, and burlap. Members of this community often faced trouble from the Stasi, for being perceived as threatening and anti-Communist.

The film offers an fascinating glance into an outrageous, hilarious, and altogether stylish subculture. It also serves as a commentary on aging and remaining interested in the fashion industry as a generation of models, designers, and artists enters its 40s. Comrade Couture is being screened at MOMA this month, as part of the museum's "Kino 2010!: New Films from Germany" festival. For a trailer, see below.



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Clean-Cut Chic--Outside Scott Hall, College Ave

Hanna Sparks
Shirt--Sears, Skirt--Korea, Tights--H&M, Shoes-Consignment Shop(Cole Haan), Belt--Forever 21

Preppy Summer--Outside Murray, College Ave

Chris Rzigalinski

Shorts--GAP, Shoes-Converse, Everything Else-Miscellaneous

Chris's outfit is a classic preppy ensemble for both spring and summer. With its fitted striped cardigan and bright yellow polo peaking out from underneath, this look is very reminiscent of advertisements by GAP and Lacoste. He completes his look with matching green Converses and a stylish yet functional brown messenger bag.


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