FAB: Why did you join FAB & how has being a FAB member helped you?
GLORY: I joined FAB to meet other people who are interested in fashion and to also do some networking! My high school had a fashion club but it wasn't as active and didn't have the opportunities FAB presents. FAB has helped me get actual experience in the fashion industry while providing me with great advice on how to get my career started and succeed in it.
FAB: How would you describe your personal style?
GLORY: I feel like I'm always changing up my style, but right now I'd consider it streetwear.
FAB: What inspires you in the fashion industry & why?
GLORY: I think that what inspires me is the fact that fashion is cyclical. The idea that styles can be brought back and added on to be made better is interesting to me. In a way, it's like nothing really goes out of style. It's just in "resting".
FAB: What does fashion mean to you?
GLORY: To me, fashion is a form of communication, a way to express your identity to those around you.
FAB: What is your dream job in the fashion industry?
GLORY: My dream job would be working in fashion PR. I'd also eventually like to operate my own modeling agency.
Zierrah: I am a Marketing major with a minor in Management.
FAB: Why did you join FAB & how has being a FAB member helped you? Zierrah: I joined FAB because of my interest in fashion and the business aspect of fashion. This is my first semester at UH and I wanted to get involved right away. FAB had everything that I wanted in a student organization, such as networking opportunities and being able to attend local fashion shows. This organization has helped me meet new people that have similar interests and it opened up doors for me to pursue a career in fashion.
FAB: How would you describe your personal style?
Zierrah: My personal style is more so laid-back and casual. I love comfortable and simple clothing items, mainly clothing pieces that are cute and affordable. My closet consists of clothing that ranges in color from black to hot pink. Color doesn’t really matter to me when it comes to what I wear. I usually don't follow the current trends in fashion, I wear what is visually appealing and stylish to me.
FAB: What inspires you in the fashion industry and why? Zierrah: The overall variety and diversity in styles, body shapes, skin tones, and creative freedom in the fashion industry inspires me tremendously. Fashion is continuously changing, trends may be here one day and gone the next. I love the room for self-expression and difference that is portrayed in the fashion industry. Also, I love how hair, makeup, and styles are constantly changing in the world of fashion.
FAB:What does fashion mean to you?
Zierrah: In my opinion, fashion is a way to creatively express and discover yourself. Fashion is the best way to introduce yourself to someone without having to say a single word. You can tell the entire world about your personality and character just by the type of clothes you wear.
FAB:What is your dream job in the fashion Industry? Zierrah: My dream job in the fashion industry would be to work in the Product and Digital Marketing department for high-end brands and designers. I would love to coordinate events for designers and brands, such as runway shows and conventional occasions within the industry.
Thank you so much Zierrah. We love having you in FAB!!
TRISTEN: I am a Marketing major with a minor in Supply Chain Management.
FAB: Why did you join FAB & how has being a FAB member helped you?
TRISTEN: I joined FAB as a creative outlet! I spend so much of my time in class or at the airport working for a German airline that I tend to miss out on some of the fun Houston has to offer both in recreation & the arts. FAB was the perfect door to experience such events with wonderful people I can now call my friends!
FAB:How would you describe your personal style?
TRISTEN: My personal style is super colorful! I'm heavily inspired by drag queens & pop art, and I find a way to combine those with feminine & eye-catching elements with the 90s pieces I thrift from around Texas. I tend to dress in vintage clothing & always look for the loudest patterns/colors I can find. I like my outfits to reflect my personality & my talents as I have a niche for drawing & painting, so I never want to be perceived as anything but vibrant.
FAB: What inspires you in the fashion industry and why?
TRISTEN: Brands in the fashion industry that celebrate diversity in sexuality, body types, skin color, & etc. inspire me greatly! Being a creole black women, I live for people in the spotlight showcasing various forms of beauty, because, to me, beauty has no limits. Cultures from around the globe glorify their people's beauty all in their unique way & to see creative directors, makeup artists, designers embrace the differences that make people so incredible makes my heart fill with joy.
FAB:What does fashion mean to you?
TRISTEN: What fashion means to me is a world dedicated to celebrating the creativity & inner artists in us all. To have an entire international industry made solely to show off the original or revamped takes of couture & the many styles it encompasses, fashion is one of the world's largest art forms & dutifully receives great recognition for being as such.
FAB: What is your dream job in the fashion industry?
TRISTEN: My dream job in the fashion industry would be if I could work with or become my own version of Pat McGrath! Though she is a queen in the makeup industry, her work coincides with the runway. If I could show the ideas in my mind of different ways the human face could be made divine, I would be one happy woman!
Thank you so much for being apart of FAB & having such a vibrant soul!
FAB: Why did you join FAB & how has being a FAB member helped you?
VICTORIA:I joined FAB to have more networking opportunities in the industry and to be in an organization with others who have the same interests as I do.
FAB: How would you describe your personal style?
VICTORIA: I’m more into street fashion. Mostly based on New York styles.
FAB: What inspires you in the fashion industry and why?
VICTORIA: I love the diversity and different elements of all fashion. There is always something new to work with, and trends are constantly changing. There is never anything boring about fashion.
FAB: What does fashion mean to you?
VICTORIA: Fashion means self expression to me. It’s a way to show the world what you want to communicate and how you want to represent yourself.
FAB: What is your dream job in the fashion industry?
VICTORIA: Have a job in the Advertising and Marketing Communications department for a high-end brand.
Photos from @mavricioh
Thank you so much Victoria for being a FAB member & we can't wait to see you take on the fashion industry!!
Hey guys! We are so excited to announce that FAB is collaborating with Topshop to bring a pop-up shop and concert to UH! There will be free entry, free food, and of course free swag. Join us Saturday October 27th from 2pm-10pm! Bring your friends and come have fun! We can't wait to see you all!