Pepperdine University - Promenade Yearbook (Malibu, CA)

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12 One could say that the average Pepperdine student is extremely fashion conscious. One visitor remarked that Pepperdine's Seaver College resembles a fashion show more than it resembles an academic institution. Seaver senior Lisa Vanco offered an explanation. First of all, the campus looks like it could be the perfect backdrop for a fashion spread. In fact, many commercials and advertisements are shot here. I really think that the image of a glamorous Malibu influences the way students at Pepperdine dress because they want to fit into that image. The beach atmosphere at Pepperdine influences the casual, yet stylish clothing of the guys. The girls on the other hand are more preoccupied with the latest look in fashion; a lot of them are overly concerned with clothing trends, stated freshman Iris Yokoi. Pepperdine students are individuals who have chosen either to stick with the style norms or make individual fashion statements of their own. Today's typical Pepperdine student might have closely cropped hair or a natural, windblown style. Seaver student Melanie Wong summarized the fashion attitude at Pepperdine University. As a group, Pepperdine students have high standards and expectations. This is demonstrated by the cars they drive, the clothes they wear, and the university they choose to attend. NEW WAVES -by David Leaser Above: Nancy Fiore models for the Zeta Kappa fashion show at Pepperdine's Raleigh Runnels pool. Opposite page: (top) Suzanne Gibson and Zeyneb Silan relax between classes; (right) Daniel Su sports Vuarnet sunglasses. ! ) J 3