USC student and singer Katie DeMartini is on the rise, performing around the state and promoting her music, while working on new music for the future. She and her peers explain the work ethic of hers, the skills and the balance it requires between being a full-time college student.
An underground movie theatre called Babylon Kino opens its doors on Feb. 7 to the public with a showing of the 1988 film "Brain Damage." The theatre's owner and partners aim to establish personal connections with the customers and bring a home to Columbia for local filmmakers and videographers that's never been available before.
The Central Carolina Comic Con at the South Carolina State Fairgrounds showcased the cinema and arts communities. The Comic Con offered viewers a fresh and more open aspect of movies through comic books, posters and the presence of celebrities such as actors and television producers.
The dangers of fast fashion and the toll it takes don't just affect the local communities and secondhand shops, but also impact national and global issues like the environmental harm that wasting textiles and clothing creates. Creating awareness towards the issue includes implementation within the education system for the youth, having a minimalistic mindset and having intention when shopping for clothing to prevent wasted pieces.
Here are five unique styles that can gravitate eyes towards someone's style, while also bringing new connections to them. These styles vary from clothing, bags and simple, everyday items such as bottles and laptops.
Columbia and the fashion community are rising, both being part of one another's growth and success. With student populations increasing, demand for stores and markets around the area has only escalated, leading to younger stores drawing in new crowds.
College students and young people want to enjoy the spooky season while being as original as they can be. Students and young people consider a variety of factors like affordability, potential for creativity and comfortability towards the costumes and outfits they step out in this spooky season.
The history of game-day fashion in the South goes back to the early 20th century, with more professional and preppy attire. Now, game day fashion has become more casual with elements of western style added. For several South Carolina fans, game day at Williams-Brice Stadium is an all-day affair, with some USC students saying they spend hours getting ready. Fans entering the stadium can be seen wearing a variety of items, including cowboy boots, jerseys, dresses and other garnet and black gear.
Skate culture has influenced mainstream fashion for many decades now, but influencers and celebrities have now pushed it more into the limelight than ever. The inclusion of skater fashion in mainstream culture has changed the public's perception of the trend.
Upcycling and recyclable fashion has become more encouraged than ever, leading to various outlets of business promoting that, including many vintage clothing stores and alteration shops. Local shops and stores in the Columbia area support upcycling by thrifting around the area for individuality and more affordability towards youthful audiences and college students.