University of Michigan - Michiganensian Yearbook (Ann Arbor, MI)

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It ' s inevitable. We try hard not to place judgement on an object ' s outside appearance but we just can not help it. Flow something appears on the outside, we reason, gives clues about what ' s on the inside. A foreigner taking first sight of the Power Center, for example. can pretty well guess what it ' s used for. Because of its round shape and mirrors, one could tell that this is not an office building or a lecture hall. When the architect created the Power Center, two main things prob- ably influenced his work: His own cre- ative expression and how that expression correlated with the use of the building. When people see the Renaissance Center, they know what it is used for. But how? How do sightseers know that the World Trade Center is a complex of office buildings or that Briarwood is a mall? Three major characteristics of identi- fication are color, texture, and shape. The architect melts these characteristics together. Likewise, we melt these char- acteristics together to form our cre- ations, our covers. We are all architects constructing our own creative expression on ourselves. Clothing is more than just a covering. It is a representation ... a blueprint to our- selves and our own creativity. What is seen on the outside molds opinions of what is on the inside. Our clothing sends a message to others on how we view our selves. What makes clothing fashionable is what your own individualism puts into it. Remember—clothing is not just a cover- ing. It is a representation. A picture paints a thousand words. ■ —SETH FLICKER MICHIGAN LIFE • 2

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F A S H I O N Clothing as Architecture and casual—converse high tops pair up with round, wire-rimmed sunglasses (right). the shoulder bags (left) have picked up where back- packs left off. Book toting has never been so stylish. leather, canvas, and rubber bag are refreshing changes from the ever so familiar nylon weave packs. 26 • MICHIGAN ENSIAN

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F A S H I O N Nighttime BLACK is back Black is powerful. Black is sultry. Black is sexy. And basic black is the col- or to wear this year. Whether you are a man or woman, whether it is night or day, wearing black gives a dramatic ef- fect to any situation. Daytime sets the scene for wearing black with brights, or for a more dramat- ic look, black with white. A colorful sweater or white shirt pairs off great with black pants. Black is versatile, it can be worn with just about anything. Dressing for class is simple when there are a few black items to choose from. Classes are over, the streetlights are on and lookout, because black is ever so daring when worn at night. Dressing in black from head to toe makes way for a sophisticated, alluring appearance. Black has also dominated the accesso- ry scene with black overcoats, black leather bags, black shoes, and more! To look great anytime, think power- ful, think sassy, think bold, think BLACK! • SUGG combination of black, grey, and white is the look for fall. Roomy sweaters are great for warmth on a chilly day. Scarves and hats add a touch of class. 28 • MICHIGAN ENSIAN