Founded in 2017 by Gunn alumna Dajiana Huang, Gunn Style Watch (@gunnstylewatch on Instagram) was revived last year by then-senior Fae Crane, who aimed to showcase the diversity of styles and student identities on campus. The account features students with unique outfits at Gunn, detailing their sources of inspiration and clothing brands. After graduating, Crane passed down the account to junior Beverly Lamis and sophomore Ollie Fong, who have since injected new life through revamped features.
鈥淲e ended up contacting the original Gunn Style Watch because my sister knows the person who ran it, and we asked for the old logins so we could revive the actual original account,鈥� Lamis said.
Lamis and Fong, who have been interested in style for years, recalled enjoying Crane鈥檚 posts. 鈥淚 remember when Fae was running the revived account last year, I really wanted to be (featured) on it,鈥� Fong said. 鈥淚鈥檝e always been involved with clothing and fashion. I sew a lot.鈥�
For Fong, this affinity for sewing and clothing creation runs in the family.
鈥淏oth my grandmothers were seamstresses when they came to the United States,鈥� he said. 鈥淚 also remember that my aunt used to make a lot of jewelry as a hobby. Right before freshman year, I decided to get a sewing machine, and my grandparents really helped me learn how to do the basics and everything.鈥�
Beginning by altering his clothes, Fong eventually learned how to create his own clothing, and he plans to start selling clothes of his own brand in the near future.
Lamis鈥� work on the costume crew for Gunn鈥檚 performance-arts program has exposed her to a variety of styles beyond streetwear. A casual thrifter, she enjoys visiting the Goodwill bins in San Francisco to find unique pieces.
Both account managers aim to showcase individuality, choosing students whose confidence shines through their styles.
鈥淥r we鈥檙e just looking for people we think look cool,鈥� Fong said.
Q&A with Gunn Style Watch
麻豆放映免费: Favorite brand?
Beverly Lamis: 鈥淚鈥檓 into the Adidas hype right now, like the Sambas 鈥� even though they鈥檙e overhyped.鈥�
Ollie Fong: 鈥淢测蝉别濒蹿.鈥�
TO: Fashion trend out for the year?
BL: 鈥淚鈥檓 not a super big fan of bows, like the coquette style. Also (Nike) Air Forces.鈥�
OF: 鈥淎didas out. I鈥檓 also sick of seeing the black leggings with the white Nike socks and the Uggs.鈥�
TO: Favorite fashion color palette?
BL: 鈥淚 like seeing different shades of monochrome, and I wish Gunn had more of that. I also like neutrals, like greens and stuff.鈥�
TO: Future fashion trend prediction?
OF: 鈥淚 want to see loafers.鈥�
