Street Style

At Commencement 2019

From honoring their ancestors and home countries to their artistic practices, students at Commencement 2019 paid homage to a variety of influences and inspirations. Here are our editors’ picks of some of the best fashions from graduation day.

Rudradaman Singh (BFA 2019)

Why this outfit?
I wanted to dress to the occasion, so I’m dressed like a king. I’m dressed like my ancestors, and I’m paying my respects to where I come from, Rajasthan, India, the land of kings.

Favorite part?
The scarf. I’ve worn it for four years now, almost every day. Before I had the rest decided, I knew that I wanted to wear this scarf. I make a lot of red art now, and I think it’s the obsession with this color that has slowly spilled into my art as well.

What is your personal style?
If it has pockets, I need it. I decide my outfit based on pockets, and without pockets, I’m not ready.

Jazzi Sullivan (BFA 2019)

Why this outfit?
It was so last minute; my mom and two siblings picked everything out for me. It looks much more put together than how it was planned.

Favorite part?
I love my shoes.

What is your personal style?
Really bright and fun.

Claire Lyons (BFA 2019)

Why this outfit?
I didn’t know what to wear. I woke up at 10:30 a.m. and pulled it together really fast so I could make it here on time to graduate.

Favorite part?
The jacket, it was part of my senior collection.

What is your personal style?
Doesn’t match a lot of the time, fun, and kind of quirky.

Jude Yaw Agboada (MFA 2019)

Why this outfit?
It’s an outfit from back home, an African print from Ghana. I can wear it now that it’s warm.

Favorite part?
The color. The yellow makes it pop, and I think it complements the color of my skin too.

What is your personal style?
Straightforward and easy to go.