Island Fashion- Spring Break 2021 Spreading Aloha!

Spring Break 2021 is here! As many of us will not be able to travel to a tropical destination this year, I wanted to bring the vacation vibes virtually and spread a little aloha. I hope to showcase my collection of tropical, Hawaiian clothing that I have collected over the years, and how I would

Fashion Club: Wander Networking

Golden Years Vintage Market It all starts with getting involved. My name is Jessica Iniguez and I am the current fashion club president at Orange Coast College. I have been part of OCC Fashion for over three semesters and have learned the importance of partaking in different events on and off campus that help connect

Student Spotlight: Misha Pokusa

The Power of Collaboration Misha Pokusa is an Orange Coast College Photography student pursuing a fashion photography career. OCC Fashion met Misha this past year when she decided to take FASH 115: Intro to Fashion. Let’s just say she’s made friends fast. She’s done over seven photoshoots with OCC Fashion students, various OCC alumni, and

Fall 2019: And Then LB @ The Box

The Box pop up shop is officially back for Fall 2019 with OCC Fashion’s friend, Katie Hectus. You might remember Katie from Spring 2019 Sister LB Pop Up.     Since then, SisterLB morphed into a new retail identity, And Then LB with a brand new, and much larger retail space. And Then LB recently

Picture Perfect

Plain white walls, backyards, streets; the many backgrounds I see as I scroll through my Instagram feed. Why not change it up a little without creating a pricey backdrop, or using the same background you tend to over and over again. There are several places within the SoCal that are within driving distance. Just get

OCC Fashion x Volcom

Did you know that Volcom is doing it’s part to be one of the top sustainable brands in Orange County? I didn’t either, till recently! Living in Orange County, I am sure most of you are aware of Volcom as a skate culture brand, with an emphasis on being “True to This”. Their products are

LIFE OF A STYLIST: Beyond the Misconception

As someone who loves fashion, the idea of making it your job sounds like a dream. Especially as a stylist, who wouldn’t love getting paid to decide what people wear? It sounds easy, profitable, and perfect. As someone who thought all of that just a year ago, I can tell you most of it is

What’s Happening: Fashion Club Fall 2018

Getting Involved On Campus Kicking off the Fall 2018 Semester at Orange Coast College, Fashion Club has been meeting the 2nd and 4th Monday of every month at 12:15pm in room CS&D 204. As a college club we accept all registered students on campus, and hope that many people will come join us at meetings

OCC Fashion Department’s The Box Reopens: Thinking Inside The Box

Grand Opening After the success of the launch of The Box, OCC Fashion’s Pop Up Shop this past Spring 2018, Michelle Craner and Fashion 225 students were extremely excited to get The Box open for the Fall 2018 semester. October 1st marked the reopening of the Box pop-up shop, with OCC alumni Paul Frank with

Build Your Network, Build Your Future

We all know education in your future field of work is a necessity, but if you are thinking of emerging into the fashion industry, having industry contacts is just as important for a successful path! When joining the Fashion Merchandising program in Spring 2015, I quickly learned how well connected the OCC Fashion Department is.