Aoife Considine-
So this week I set out again to try and quash that old wonted tale that the ABKs (Arts Block Kids) are eons ahead in the style stakes compared to us poor sweat pant donning Hamilton heads. Being in the library last Tuesday, but not studying as usual, I decided I may as well start my hunt down the Hamilton end and make good use of my time that clearly was not going to be spent learning about solids and structures. Luckily enough for me, I happened upon a gaggle of Senior Freshman Scientists all huddled around tables collecting leaflets about their next years subject choices and soon enough I’d found my Hamilton guy and girl of the week, albeit with a bit of persuasion from their mates and a few “ah go on, we swear we won’t make fun of you……. lol, jk, we’re definitely posting this to all the girls/guys you’ve ever scored” words of encouragement.
The Arts Block however was a different kettle of fish altogether. I’m not too sure whether Tuesday is national ABK don’t go to college day, but the place was dead; no brightly coloured cardigans flashed past my ogling eyes, no boys painted into their trousers, no glass-less glasses, no undercuts and not a fedora in sight! I was flabbergasted! I found out later, courtesy of the ABK I live with that they were all in the library. I choose not to comment on this, as I fear it is the intelligent choice regarding my personal safety so I think I’ll move on. I did eventually however find two pretty stylish Business kids chilling out on the couches that I think are a fresh change from the typical hipster image the Arts Block prevails.
Maybe next week I won’t visit the Arts Block on a Tuesday.
Hamilton:
Name: Jess Gibson
Course: Science SF
Who/What influences the way you dress?
I really just see clothes in shops and whatever I like I’ll buy.
What’s your favourite store to shop in in Dublin?
River Island or Topshop
What was your best fashion investment?
This bag I’d say, I got it in the sale and it’s so handy, I use it for everything.
If you could have any celebrity’s wardrobe who would it be?
Rachel Bilson
What’s the most expensive fashion item you’ve ever purchased?
A big Arran sweater maybe, or my debs dress?
Do you think there’s pressure in Trinity to dress well?
Sometimes you feel crap if you’re not dressed well but sometimes you just want to dress comfortably, it really depends.
Name: Myles Leavy
Course: Science SF
Who/What influences the way you dress?
What I see walking around.
What’s your favourite store to shop in in Dublin?
Topman
What was your best fashion investment?
My leather jacket
If you could have any celebrity’s wardrobe who would it be?
I don’t really pay attention to celebrities (way too cool for that like)
What’s the most expensive fashion item you’ve ever purchased?
A pair of shoes from Schuh that were about €110
Do you think there’s pressure in Trinity to dress well?
No, definitely not in the Hamilton!
Arts Block:
Name: Amy Walsh
Course: Business and Politics SF
Who/What influences the way you dress?
Jedward
What’s your favourite store to shop in in Dublin?
River Island
What was your best fashion investment?
My hi-tops
If you could have any celebrity’s wardrobe who would it be?
Cheryl Cole/Tweedy/Tosser
What’s the most expensive fashion item you’ve ever purchased?
A handbag I got as a present so I don’t know exactly how much it was, around €300 maybe?
Do you think there’s pressure in Trinity to dress well?
No not really.
Name: Damien O’Shaughnessy
Course: BESS SF
Who/What influences the way you dress?
My mate Aoife (unfortunately not me)
What’s your favourite store to shop in in Dublin?
I don’t have one, JD Sports maybe (friend Aoife scowls at him)
What was your best fashion investment?
A good, nice suit
If you could have any celebrity’s wardrobe who would it be?
I don’t go round looking at lads like that.
What’s the most expensive fashion item you’ve ever purchased?
Leather jacket- €350
Do you think there’s pressure in Trinity to dress well?
No
