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Madilyn Ebbinghaus (bottom center) poses with her models for her senior collection, “What Finds Its Way Home.” (Photo courtesy of Madilyn Ebbinghaus)

Senior fashion collections; sentimental stories

Aria Conti, Opinion Editor May 17, 2026

The end of the year is here, and with that comes Runway, the first Lasell undergraduate show, which features designs from the first-years, sophomores, and juniors, but after the undergrad comes the senior...

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Bye Balenciaga, hello Gucci

Aiden Freimuth, 1851 Chronicle Staff April 9, 2026

Demna Gvasalia is a Georgian fashion designer best known as Demna, co-founder of Vetements, a Swiss-based luxury fashion brand, and artistic director at Balenciaga. Demna’s rise to popularity comes from...

Graphic by Aria Conti

5 fashion trends springing into 2026

Olivia Chura, 1851 Chronicle Staff April 9, 2026

As the warmer seasons are quickly approaching, now is a great time to add some flair to your closet. Here are some simple ways to add a touch of style. Small changes can make a bigger impact than you may...

The National Retail Federation Student Program was held at the Javits Center in New York City.

Lasell’s National Retail Federation tackles NYC

Kat Kohtala, 1851 Chronicle Staff March 2, 2026

Early in January, students from Lasell's School of Fashion (SOF) took its annual trip to the National Retail Federation (NRF) Student Program in New York City. The program offers fashion students opportunities...

Ella Rivera poses next to the Fall/Winter 2025 edition of Polished Magazine. (Photo courtesy of Ella Rivera)

Ella Rivera Poised in Polished Role

Caitlin Callahan, 1851 Chronicle Staff December 8, 2025

Ella Rivera, the first Latin American editor-in-chief of Polished Magazine. Polished is Lasell University's fashion magazine that promotes the diverse culture and fashion scene of Boston. Rivera has made...

The second annual flea market was held in DeWitt Hall. Many pieces were provided Fig Vintage Finds.

Lasell Flea Market Flourishes

Bella Messa, 1851 Chronicle Staff December 8, 2025

Lasell held its second annual on-campus Flea Market on Wednesday, November 19, in DeWitt Hall.  The event was led by senior Evelyn DiFiore. DiFiore is a fashion design major and stated that the Flea...

How Our Economy Changes Our Fashion

How Our Economy Changes Our Fashion

Alexa Benitez, 1851 Chronicle Staff November 4, 2025

After thoroughly enjoying this year’s new fashion collections across the world and starting to witness several changes in our world economy, my mind immediately related them. It makes sense to suspect...

Halloween Costumes: Thrift and Save

Halloween Costumes: Thrift and Save

Ella Rivera, 1851 Chronicle Staff November 4, 2025

Another year of ghouls and goblins emerges, and the rush to find the perfect Halloween costume begins. With events from bar crawls in the city to Polished Magazine’s costume contest, making sure your...

Fashion students tackle fall fashion for an exercise in a course.

Summer Transitions Into Fall Fashion

Alexa Benitez, 1851 Chronicle Staff October 29, 2025

Crisp air, turning leaves, cravings for pumpkin spice, and the best part of fall: the outfits! Although this year has brought us a mix of emotions, the central theme in fashion for the season will be...

Lowdown on layering

Cameron McNeil, Lasell University April 26, 2025

There are plenty of ways to breathe life into your outfits while still maintaining a proper temperature. Bundling up for the early fall and winter is the practical way to go in order to keep warm while...

Senior collections ready for RUNWAY

Ryan Ruff, Lasell University April 25, 2025

This year, the seniors have truly outdone themselves ahead of RUNWAY 2025. The undergraduate show will take place Friday, April 25 and the senior collections will be modeled the following night. Senior...

Introducing Team RUNWAY

Jacob Lustig, Lasell University March 1, 2025

Lasell University’s fashion program is one of the institution's highlights. The School of Fashion is made up of three majors: fashion design and production, fashion merchandising and management, and...

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