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Ua12/2/1 Fashion, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Archives Records

Special edition of the College Heights Herald, includes articles:

• Spainhoward, Emma. Editor’s Letter
• Norvell, Abbey. Thinking Outside the Binary Box
• Keeley, Josie. The Artists Behind the 31 Ink Tattoo Parlor
• Harden, Olivia. Threading a Path from Classes to Careers
• Crisp, Hannah. Back to the Basics
• Jones, Tea. The Closet Upgrade Plan

Beyond Sustainable: An Analysis Of The Visual Rhetoric Behind The Branding Of Christy Dawn, Megan Mccormick

Mahurin Honors College Capstone Experience/Thesis Projects

This research project offers insight into the visual rhetorical of design decisions made in the marketing materials of Christy Dawn, a sustainable fashion brand. The primary goal of this research is to identify several motivators, based on prior studies, for the consumption of sustainable fashion and analyze the existing marketing visuals of Christy Dawn’s brand, specifically in how they appeal to these motivators, thus also communicating their sustainable rhetoric to consumers in the process. This project defines these motivators in detail and addresses them in relation to particular elements of design in Christy Dawn’s materials, such as images, color, and …

Ua94/6/17 Student / Alumni Personal Papers Wku Annie Reis, Wku Archives

WKU Archives Collection Inventories

Records created by and about Annie Reis during her years as a student at Western Kentucky State Normal School.

[Owning My Own Business], Dominique T. Dillard

Undergraduate Research Award

No abstract provided.

Taylor, Carrie (Burnam), 1855-1917 (Mss 89), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

MSS Finding Aids

Finding aid only for Manuscripts Collection 89. Pattern pieces for articles of women’s clothing, primarily jackets or shirtwaists, used in Taylor’s Bowling Green, Kentucky dressmaking business. The pieces are made of paper and in some cases carry penciled notations of names, presumably of the client(s) for whom the garment was being made.

Ua53 Fashion From 1850 Through 1869, Wku Kentucky Museum

WKU Archives Records

Notebook of fashion images for the period 1850 through 1869 compiled by student Lisa Massey. These images are mostly from Godeys, Harpers and Petersons periodicals. At the back of the book are copies of images from the Kentucky Library collections.

Fashioning A Career, Sandra L. Staebell

Sandra L. Staebell

Mrs. A. H. "Carrie" Taylor evolved from a small town dressmaker to an entrepreneur who in the early years of the twentieth century ran a clothing factory in Bowling Green, Kentucky. She lived during an era when professional opportunities for women were limited but took advantage of one area – dressmaking – that was respectable and turned it into a thriving business, eventually employing over 200 individuals, most of whom were female. For nearly forty years, she interpreted fashion trends, adapted to new methods for manufacturing and selling clothing, and became highly skilled in her marketing and promotional efforts, including …

Ua37/21/2 Research Interview, William Jenkins, Suzanne Hansen

Faculty/Staff Personal Papers

Research interview with Suzanne Hansen owner-operator of Recycled Revolution. The tape has quite a lot of background noise which occasionally make it difficult to hear what is being said.

For more information regarding Recycled Revolution see:

• Apodaca, Rose. New-Age Junkies, Los Angeles Times, 4/23/1993.

• Kelly, John. Bowling Green Firm Turns Old Junk Into Fashion, Kentucky News Era, 11/1/1993

Ua12/2/1 Spring Style, Wku Student Affairs

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Special magazine edition of the College Heights Herald:

• Stewart, Nikita. Clean Cut: Men’s Styles Go Back to Basics
• Patrow, Dixie. Women’s Styles Going a Go-Go

Ua12/2/1 Return To The Past, Wku Student Affairs

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Magazine edition of the College Heights Herald:

• Dorris, Donna. Brush Off the Dust: Popularity of Traditional Clothes Revamped in the 1990s
• Lawson, Jamie. Classic Chic in Business
• Phillips, Noelle. Bold Oldies: Flashy Ethnic, Antique Accessories Come in Vogue
• Baldwin, Paul. Short or Long Hair, No In-Betweens
• McKnight, Ashley Elizabeth. Students Step Out in Suede Shoes

Ua12/2/1 Spring Into Fashion, Wku Student Affairs

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Special magazine edition of the College Heights Herald:

Carter, Darla. Striped Shirts Line Men’s Business Wear

• Poynter, Chris. Bold Pleats, Polka Dots Spring Men into Fashion
• Jones, Angie. Beaches to Boom with Bikinis
• Weber, Rob. Sports Wear Glows from Shoes to Cap
• Dice, Tracey. Bracelets, Big Hats Add to Accessories
• Lawson, Jamie. Women’s Casual Wear to be Real Big and Bold

Ua12/2/1 Fall Fashion, Wku Student Affairs

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Special magazine edition of the College Heights Herald regarding fashion.

• Summers, Kaye. Western Look Brings Leather, Boots & Indian Colors for Fall
• Green, Travis. In-Vest In Fall Styles: Suedes in Green, Brown
• Tutt, Allison. Old Coins, Pearls, Gold Chains and Elvis’ Shoes Are Fashionable – Accessories
• Lawson, Jamie. Business: Looks to Suit Anyone
• Tatum, Doug. Opposing Views: Comfort, Price Tag are the Keys
• Hoppes, Lynn. Quest to Dress No Trivial Pursuit

Ua12/2/1 Magazine - Study Of Style, Wku Student Affairs

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Special magazine edition of the College Heights Herald regarding fashion.

• Green, Travis. Last Year’s Newcomer, Spandex, Now Reigns
• Hoppes, Lynn. Men’s Casual: Stripes Outline Spring Style
• Bricking, Tanya. Women’s Casual: Variety in Vogue as Anything Goes
• Tutt, Allison. Sophistication Takes Spotlight in Formal Fashion
• Duff, Jill. Designing Women: Creativity Required in Designing Career
• Patrick, Kelli. Neon Brightens Swim Scene

Ua12/2/1 Fall Fashion, Wku Student Affairs

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Special edition of the College Heights Herald regarding fashion:

• Pack, Todd. Topper Wear
• Hoppes, Lynn. A Long, Bold Winter
• Duff, Jill. Classy Styles
• Patrick, Kelli. Leather Weather
• Carger, Darla. Just a Jewel in the Rough

Ua12/2/1 Spring Fashion Magazine, Wku Student Affairs

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Special issue of the College Heights Herald focused on fashion. Articles included:

• Patrick, Kelli. Shore Thing – Men’s Wear
• Stevenson, Cindy. Crop the Clothing – Women’s Fashion
• Duff, Jill. Scarf Scene
• Hoppes, Lynn. Subtle Shades

Ua12/2/1 Deja (Pre)Vu Fall Fashion 1987, Wku Student Affairs

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Special fashion edition of the College Heights Herald

• White, Douglas. Non-Fashion: No Style
• Harris, Carla. Women’s Fashion: Buy and Buy
• Woehler, Eric. Men’s Fashion: Big Time
• Woehler, Eric. Fragrance: Swell Smell

Ua12/2/1 Window Shopping, Wku Student Affairs

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Special edition of the College Heights Herald regarding fashion.

• Harris, Carla. Men Cotton to Big Styles
• Goheen, Mike. Baggy Boxers Now Appealing to Women as Men String up Colorful Bikini Briefs
• Albrecht, Dana. Femininity Returns with Full, Lacy Skirts
• Jones, LaMont. Genuine Pleated Pants and Double-Breasted Sport Coats Are Dapper
• Sullivan, Sheila. Stylish, Comfy Linens Are Hip as Denims Go Dressy
• Fullen, Rebecca. Patterned Hose, Textured Bags & Bows Tie Up Trends
• Hutcherson, Jackie. Two-Piece Sandals, Snakeskin Slip-Ons Fit Women; Men Catch on to Huaraches
• Eagleston, Leigh. One-Piece Suits May Draw Bikini Fans (Especially Those with Something to Hide)
• Duff, …

Ua68/13/4 Bowling Green, Vol. 7, No. 1, Kelly Thompson Chapter, Public Relations Student Society Of America

Student Organizations

Magazine produced by senior seminar class in public relations with the Kelly Thompson Chapter of the Public Relations Student Society of America and students in the WKU Department of Journalism.

Regular features include:

• Reflections
• Business
• Art
• Community Service
• Reminiscing
• Curiosities
• Entertainment

This issue includes articles:

• Gray, Beth. Caring Comes Home - Hospice
• Hornback, Todd. Alcoholics Anonymous: Finding a Better Way of Life
• McCoy, Steve. Area Underground Shared by Few - Cave & Karst
• McCormick, Rebecca. Architecture: History Lines the Streets
• McCormick, Rebecca. Landmark: Preservation & More
• Quinn, Paula. Madame Kennedy: Working with the Problem at Hand

Ua12/2/1 Western Civilization - Fall Fashion 1986, Wku Student Affairs

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Special edition of College Heights Herald focusing on fall fashions, this issue contains articles:

• Jones, LaMont. Shoes Are Base for Building Fashionable Feet
• Jones, LaMont. Sweatshirts and Pleats Lead Fall Causal Look
• Sullivan, Sheila. Baggy and Bright the Trend in Sweaters
• Comfortable, Stylish Clothes Favored for Game
• Koniak, Joe. Bright Clothes are Best for Holiday Party Wear
• Sullivan, Sheila. Good Clunk: Bulky Jewelry Popular
• Duff, Jill. Hilltopper Winter Wear: the Long and Short of It
• Duff, Jill. Raise a Thermal Flap This Fall

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald - Magazine, Wku Student Affairs

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Special magazine edition of the College Heights Herald.

• Humphreys, Mack. Thrash! – Skateboarders
• Meehan, Mary. Out of Bounds – Essay
• Harris, Carla. South Africa: Points of View – Apartheid, Brett Kennard, Victor Ngubeni, Don Morton
• Jessie, Lisa. Stretching Your Pay Check: Women’s – Fashion
• Richards, Toya. Stretching Your Pay Check: Men’s – Fashion

Ua12/2/1 Anything Goes, Fashion '85, Wku Student Affairs

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Special edition of the College Heights Herald featuring these articles:

• Meehan, Mary. Splashy, Bright, Fun, Tropical, Loose . . .
• Swift, Kim. Styles Give Subtle Personal Message
• Edelen, Mark. Pop Music World Inspires T-Shirt Trends
• Thomas, Ursula. Fabrics, from Denim to Linen, Are Used in Unusual Mixtures
• Hitchcock, Lisa. Pastels Make Up Spring Porcelain Look – Cosmetics
• Dezern, Craig. Men Facing Facts About Good Skin Care
• Coombs, Tina, Angela Struck & Sheila Sullivan. In Addition . . . – Accessories
• Strain, Jo. Splash – Bathing suits
• Reckless – Hairstyles
• Humphreys, Mack. New Colors, Designs Popular for Men
• Sullivan, Sheila. Old …

Ua12/2/1 Magazine, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Archives Records

Special edition of College Heights Herald featuring articles:

• Meehan, Mary. Like, Wow – Fashion Trends
• Carlton, Chad. A Man Around the House – Jody Richards

Energy-Efficient Clothing, Interior Architecture And Furnishing Designs: Consumer Attitudes, Acceptability Levels And Preferences, Barbara Parks

Home Economics and Family Living Theses

Energy-efficient designs in clothing, interior architecture and furnishings were evaluated (a) to assess consumers’ attitudes toward the designs, (b) to compare acceptability levels of participants who were knowledgeable in the home energy field with those who were less knowledgeable and (c) to determine if consumers had a preference for using housing, clothing or furnishings in meeting their thermal comfort needs. Four designs generated by the University of Tennessee-Energy Design competition were evaluated: a leisure outfit, a lounging dress, a water-storage collector (room divider and coffee tables) and a solar waterbed. Rogers and Shoemaker’s perceived attributes of innovations model (relative advantage, …

Ua12/2/1 Spring Fashion 1981, Wku Student Affairs

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Special edition of the College Heights Herald focused on fashion.

• Lyons, Heather. Women’s Trends Move to Lace, Khaki . . .
• Hines, Perry & Brian Foote . . . While Men’s Mix Colorful Prep Styles
• Davis, Patti. New Accessories Conservative
• Kirtley, Marian. Comparison Shopping Aids the Fashion-Conscious
• Schepers, Annette. Wedding Fashion Delicate, Elegant

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald Spring Fashions, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Archives Records

Special photojournalism issue regarding fashion.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Fall Fashion, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Archives Records

Special edition of the College Heights Herald featuring fashion photojournalism.

Ua12/2/1 Spring Fashions '79, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Archives Records

College Heights Herald spring fashion issue. Articles included in issue:

• Galloway, Amy. Small-town Thinking
• Malone, Roger & Alan Judd. Clean, Classic Look Key to Men’s Spring Fashion
• Spring Rainwear to be Collarless
• Post, Audrey. Home-sewn Clothes Can Cost 75% Less than Store-bought Ones
• Women’s Shorts, Loose Tops Popular . . .
• . . . Variety of Styles Available for Tennis
• Whitaker, David. If Something is In – Look Out
• Roberts, Lisa. A Step Beyond – Casual Fashion Not Just Jeans
• Footwear Steps Into Colorful Sandals, Shoes
• Swimsuits More Revealing
• Shipley, Margaret. Accessories Going Crazy
• Beaty, Lisa. Dresses Becoming Softer, Trimmer …

Ua12/2/1 Spring Fashions '78, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Archives Records

Special issue of the College Heights Herald regarding fashion.

• Hancock, Catherine. Old and New in Softness for Fashionable Spring Look
• Judd, Alan. Men’s Fashion Becoming Sportier
• The Spring Fashion Scene for Guys and Gals.
• Hancock, Catherine. Natural Fabrics Pose Washday Problems
• Hancock, Catherine. Bridal Gowns Show New, Old Fashions
• Makeup Goes Natural, Easy
• Brady, Bridget. Wet Look is Style for Dryness
• Wolfe, Bill. Casual Look: Popular Since Eve Let Fig Leaf Go Unironed
• Kerrick, Sara. Extras Supply Proper Touch
• Wright, Lynn. Flowing Curls Is New Wave
• New Swimwear Suiting Many
• Norton, Carol. Shoes: Strappy, Pastel Sandals Replace Clunky Platforms
• Sanders, …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald - Fall Fashion, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Archives Records

WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. This issue focuses on fall fashions.

• Crumpler, David. Halter Tops and Muscle Shirts Help Students Beat the Heat
• Post, Audry. Wool is Well-Suited for Fall
• Sanders, Linda. Changes in Men’s Wardrobe Include Earthy, Natural Style
• Eblen, Tom. Get Down for Warmth
• Post, Audrey. Whether Soft Styles or Tailored Look, Outfit Not Complete Without Accessories
• Mami, Alfina. Fashion is a Way of Life for Merchandising Graduate – Brenda Leftwich
• Hepp, Jan. It’s Solar Hair for Girls . . .
• Wolfe, Bill. . . . Shorter Hair for Guys
• Young, Monte. …

A Kentucky Dressmaker, Mrs. A.H. (Carrie) Taylor: An Examination Of Her Role In Fashion At The Turn Of The Century, Janice Centers

Masters Theses & Specialist Projects

One dressmaker, Mrs. A. H. Taylor of Bowling Green, Kentucky, was studied in order to draw attention to the role of the dressmaker in American fashion. A biography of Mrs. A. H. Taylor and the business history were compiled; available designs were analyzed in relation to current fashion; and an investigation of the business organization was made. It was found that the dressmaking establishment played an important role in the lives of women of that time period. Fashionable custom fit clothing was made available to local residents and to mail-order customers. The establishment was one of the few businesses which …