Ava Aguiar

Written By Garb Berkeley

class of 2025

Media studies

favorite thrift find? I recently came across an old leather juicy couture clutch at repurposed vintage store in New York. It had a huge gold buckle on the front - it is ugly in the most perfect way

if you could bring back a fashion trend, which would you bring back and why? I would say shoulder pads - I think the structure and silhouette they create is super interesting and really powerful. I’ve recently purchased my first little leather piece with them and can’t wait to style it.

 
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