Design and Merchandising Magazine

SPRING 2024 Edition | Volume 3

Glitter is My Favorite Color by Delaney Gruver

This winter, the D&M Magazine team crafted a delightful variety of perspectives. From scathing hot takes on skinny jeans and vintage garments to a collection of intimate interviews with the faces of Drexel’s DIY music scene to euphoric editorials
(see above, Glitter is My Favorite Color by Delaney Gruver.)
Refresh your mind as you step into the spring season.

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Discover your new favorite K-Pop group, New Jeans, embrace your embarrassment, dig out your old UGG boots, and maybe even get over your fear of clowns with this eclectic slew of content.

Attention! : An Analysis on New Jeans’ Success by Sydney Fuentez

Attention! : An Analysis on
New Jeans’ Success

by
Sydney Fuentez

 

New Jeans’ quick rise to fame has never been seen before in the K-pop industry. From their fashion to their dance moves, Sydney Fuentez does a deep dive on all the components to figure out what exactly shot them straight to the top.

Confessions of a Twenty-Something: Embracing My Embarrassment 
By 
Amanda Bundschuh 

 

Explore the ups and downs of adulthood with me… because nothing is as embarrassing once you compare it to me!

Confessions of a Twenty-Something: Embracing My Embarrassment
UGG-ly?

UGG-ly?

By Julia Kulik

 

UGGs. From Britney Spears to Bella Hadid, UGGs have gone from one of Oprah’s favorite things to the UGG-liest shoes on the market to one of the hottest shoes on the runway. Take a closer look at UGG’s twenty-plus-year run and decide whether they are truly here to stay or just plain UGG-ly.

Clown 52

By Lauren Corcoran

 

It’s not easy putting yourself out there. Sharing your art with the world comes at a cost. The burden of the crowds’ stare, the hot stage lights, the spaghetti legs, all of it makes you feel like a clown doesn’t it Cheap 52 gets you…literally.

Clown 52
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Cross the fringes of existence, explore the philosophy of modest dressing, and link into the art of networking with some of our most intriguing insights.

The Fringes of Existence  By Isabelle Dunham

The Fringes of Existence 
By Isabelle Dunham

 

 

Step into a world where the line between human and otherworldly fades, where every glance and gesture hold a whisper of mystery. An enigmatic girl walks the fine line between flesh and fantasy, beckoning you into the depths of the uncanny valley. 

 

Exploring Modesty: A Trend Worth Embracing  By Hala Idrees

Exploring Modesty: A Trend Worth Embracing 
By Hala Idrees

 

While many religions encourage covering your body, there is no reason it should be seen solely as a religious attribute when so many people dress modestly just because they prefer being covered.

Link In: The Art of Networking  By Shea Lodewick

Link In: The Art of Networking

By Shea Lodewick

 

Tips and tricks on how to make connections when you’ve had none before college. 

Perfectly Porcelain   By Olivia Ozdinec

Perfectly Porcelain

By Olivia Ozdinec

 

This visual story depicts a satire of "idealized" femininity demonstrated through the theme of Victorian dolls. This playful concept imitates the unrealistic perfect porcelain standards held to women's beauty and the Victorian idea that delicate innocence equals femininity.

House Shows and Homework
By Nyah Khan

 

From recording in dorm rooms and putting on concerts in pizza shops, all while keeping up with our university’s ambitious quarter system, these Drexel bands and musicians are creating authentic, exciting art we should all be paying attention to.

House Shows and Homework By Nyah Khan
Shoujo Summer Days By Krysta Mendoza

Shoujo Summer Days
By Krysta Mendoza

 

Romance, dreams and friendship?! Do you ever just wish you could jump into you're favorite Shoujo anime and forget about life in the real world? You're not an adult yet, return back to girlhood with Shoujo Summer Days. 

Reflections: Get Home Safe

By Kyd Kacani

 

"Call me when you get home" xoxo

Find me in dim light

splashing sink water to cure my blight

find me in limelight

bathroom stalls host us tonight

Reflections: Get Home Safe  By Kyd Kacani
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For the fashion history buffs, step into some of the Met Gala’s most iconic looks, examine 21st-century costume design, and learn from the successful career of production powerhouse Jennifer Blauvelt. 

Iconic and Desirable: The Met Gala Through the Years By Odelya Kalmanofsky

Iconic and Desirable: The Met Gala Through the Years
By Odelya Kalmanofsky

 

The Met Gala has continuously escalated in glamour and cultural significance throughout its history. For 76 years, the gala has introduced captivating themes and iconic ensembles, prompting reflection on its storied past's most memorable and influential fashion moments. 

How Costume Shapes the Character By Summer Blake

How Costume Shapes the Character
By Summer Blake

 

 

Without costume designers, the characters would not be fully connected to the story and the world they’re in. Here’s a deep dive into the costume design of three great films: Black Panther, Great Gatsby, and Amélie.

Jennifer Blauvelt: The Business Behind Production    By Hannah Adele Brong

Jennifer Blauvelt: The Business Behind Production 

By Hannah Adele Brong

 

With over 20 years of experience in the production industry, Jennifer Blauvelt has not only carved a niche for herself here in the city but has become a prominent figure in Philadelphia’s production and event scene.

Sam’s Hot Takes By Sam Schwartz

Sam’s Hot Takes
By Sam Schwartz

 

 

 

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