Fashion Mags
TREND MAGAZINE aims to uncover what students at UC San Diego are thinking and feeling as well as what they ’ re wearing . They keep a finger on the campus pulse , asking not only “ What do students like to wear ?” and “ Where do they shop ?” but also , “ How do they feel about themselves ?” Over time , answers to such questions can come in the form of poetry and art in addition to the original interviews , articles , and photography .
Past editor-in-chief Tanya Zhang ’ 15 remembers Trend as a crucial part of her education . “ I really leaned into creative extracurriculars and orgs that celebrate the arts . Without Trend , I wouldn ’ t have learned many of the skills I needed to build and grow my business .” She is now in the apparel industry as the co-creator of Nimble Made , a size-inclusive brand that focuses on slim dress shirts for men .
Likewise in the pre-corona days , Trend was known to organize pop-up shops on campus , where student artists sell their work , and the magazine offered curated clothing picks from local thrift stores . Trend also taps into the fashion scene off-campus too , via local bloggers , models , and fashion designers .
It ’ s all part of a larger effort to nurture a creative community , where artists of all kinds come together for feedback and collaborations . “ By building a space for creatives ,” they say , “ We hope to empower and inspire students to push the boundaries of art and fashion as a means of communication .”
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“ Having orgs that celebrate the arts is very important , especially at a STEM-focused university .”
— TANYA ZHANG ’ 15 , FORMER TREND EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
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