Project Lomaland: Greet your new fashion gurus

by alexa mangrum
a&e editor

Style-conscious Point Lomans pay attention; from this point forward (no pun intended), look no further for cutting edge insight into the fashion world. Ian “Tim Gunn” Crane and Kelsey “Encyclopedia of Fashion” Bergstrom have got you covered.
With a mission to extensively search out the latest trends and local fashion events throughout the semester and report them back to The Point Weekly, this duo will make going from “drab to totally fab” easier than ever before.
Both hold experience with fashion on personal and professional levels. Bergstrom, a junior fashion merchandising major, recently studied abroad in Paris and designed the dresses for the PLNU Homecoming Coronation 2011. With her signature look described as a “smiling face,” Bergstrom loves testing the boundaries of trends, mixing prints and color blocking.
“If you have not encountered this fierce and innovative girl, your life is not complete,” Crane warns.
A self-described “fashion oracle,” Crane, a sophomore pursuing a double major in visual arts and philosophy, confesses he may hold a slight addiction to cardigans and his signature oxford shoes.
Ever knowledgeable of the next big trend, for those wondering, Crane predicts fur as the next big thing. “Quote me: Fur will be everywhere,” he claims.
Though predicting fashion trends can be hit or miss, regardless of trends past, present or future, both Bergstrom and Crane cite clothing store Buffalo Exchange, located in Hillcrest and Pacific Beach, as their favorite place in San Diego to scout and shop.
Read on for more fashion insights the two shared via e-mail with The Point Weekly.

Point Weekly: From where do you gather inspiration?
Ian Crane: I get most of my fashion inspiration from observing people in urban environments. I love everything urban, so I find a lot of inspiration from the lifestyle. I also just browse through stores and try on daring things.
Kelsey Bergstrom: Magazines, blogs and different websites. I love reading “The Man Repeller” blog as well as “The Satorialist.”

PW: What would you consider the most fashion-conscious city you have visited?
KB: Paris last summer was such a wonderful experience that influenced and inspired me in so many ways!
IC: It is probably a three-way tie between New York, San Francisco and Portland [for me]. They all have such different styles. I can’t choose just one.

PW: Who is your celebrity style crush?
IC: For menswear, Justin Timberlake, and for womenswear? Florence Welch [of Florence + the Machine].
KB: Sarah Jessica Parker.

PW: What is one trend you wish you could wear but are too scared to try?
KB: Not applicable!
IC: Jeans and a T-shirt.

PW: One trend you would ban forever?
IC: Leggings as pants!
KB: Crocs.

PW: What are three words you would use to describe the fashion on campus?
KB: Innovative, urban, flannel.
IC: Easygoing, urban, eclectic.

For more tips, tricks and discoveries from the fashion world, keep reading the ever-chic Point Weekly.