After a survey conducted around campus, BYUH students and an alumnus share what’s in their closet
Errol Qaqa, an alumnus from Fiji, said most of the clothes in his closet are workout clothes and aloha wear. He said his inspiration for his outfit is enjoyment of sports, working out and being active. “I have a big personality and smile that I always love to share with people, just like the vision of the Polynesian Cultural Center, ‘To spread aloha around the world.’ Don’t worry about society’s version of fashion. If you have your own style and top it with confidence, that outfit can outshine any clothing on this earth,” he said.
Ray Chan, a junior majoring in business management from Hong Kong, said a large part of his closet is occupied by hoodies, sweaters, polo shirts, T-shirts and jackets. He said he has a vast collection of branded clothing he has curated over time. His outfit inspirations came from the feelings surrounding him and from a rapper, A$AP Rocky, said Chan.
Mac John Ritual Arao, from the Philippines and a freshman majoring in hospitality and tourism management, said his collection of clothes varies and is styled differently every time he wears them. He said he owns polos, leather pants, jogger pants, denim pants, hoodies, shirts, accessories and a lot more. His inspiration for outfits came from models of different designer brands, he said. Growing up, he had been watching fashion shows and fashion weeks to pattern his outfit styles, he said.
Amelia Tamara, a junior majoring in communications from Indonesia, said her closet consists mostly of shirts that are comfortable to wear. She said her fits are anything she can wear and feel cozy throughout the day.
According to Isabel Contreras-Spencer, a sophomore majoring in political science and government from Michigan, said most clothes in her closet are thrifted shirts and Latina-inspired dresses. “I thrift clothes because I like to wear unique items around campus and I wear dresses to showcase my Latina heritage,” she said.