The start of the 2023-2024 academic year marked a new chapter for the
Design & Merchandising Magazine: we discovered the art of outfit repeating, embraced dressing like a Gilmore girl, and embarked on a journey to uncover the finest hoagies and galleries in Philadelphia. Most importantly, we assembled a new, unique, and skilled group of creatives to craft our autumn selection.

(above) The Color Story by Nyah Khan

How To Be an Outfit Repeater
A STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE
by Isabelle Dunham

Say goodbye to the overwhelming “I have nothing to wear” dilemma and discover the magic of being an outfit repeater. This isn’t just about clothes; it’s a guide to crafting your style story!

Beginner’s Guide to the Hidden
Art Scene in Philadelphia
By Shea Lodewick

From street art to hidden museums and galleries, Philadelphia’s art scene will widen your eyes to the true culture of the city. 

In Search of: Philadelphia’s Best Hoagie
By Amanda Bundschuch

What Philadelphians eat for lunch involves three simple ingredients: meat, cheese, and toppings smooshed inside a signature seeded roll. This California native sets out on the impossible quest to find the best hoagie Philadelphia offers. 

How to Dress Like a Gilmore Girl
CREATED BY Julia Kulik

Ever wonder how to pull off that cozy, nostalgic Stars Hollow vibe? Look no further, this fall style guide is here to help! A fresh perspective on the beloved Y2K looks you know and love.

We assembled an enthusiastic, passionate, and skilled group of creatives to craft our autumn selection. From delving into personal experiences such as heartbreak and struggles with mental health to examining tattoo techniques and church fashion.

Fashion: Our Secret
Anti-Depressant
By Hannah Adele Brong

Join college students on a trip through their inner thoughts and projected emotions regarding self-expression through fashion. 

This Shirt is Not “Yours” Anymore
By Kyd Kacani

Heartbreak is never clean. It can feel like a pair of dull scissors hacking through a
t-shirt, getting caught on every thread.

Am I Still Pretty?

 

By Odelya Kalmanofsky

Sunday Best
BY Summer Blake

What happened to the aunties in the church hats? Sunday best redefined.

The Inked Renaissance
By Sydney Fuentez

 

Tattoos last forever, but will the current style trends last as long? Sydney Fuentez details the styles’ origin and appeal and presents them in a never-before-seen Renaissance art gallery display.  

A Love Letter to
Philadelphia’s Chinatown
By Krysta Mendoza

CANNIBAL GIRLZ

By Lauren Corcoran

Our team brought to life articles that capture the essence of each writer. We hope you enjoy reading these pieces as much as we enjoyed creating them. 

Rush Hour Radiance
By Hala Idrees 

 

Sleeping in is a luxury Westphal students cannot have for their 9 AMs

D&M Magazine’s
30 Ins for Fall
By Sam Schwartz

We took Drexel's leading fall fashion trend analysts and locked them in a room for 48 hours. This is what they came back with.

I’m In My Vlog

Delaney Gruver