Cultural Studies

Winter hat couture
If “April is the cruellest month,” then January and February in Chicago aren’t far behind. Despite the cold, the snow, the wind, or the ice, Chicago students have to get to class. So why not express themselves while doing it? Photographer Lloyd DeGrane captured a flurry of bundled-up students and styles.

Hoods are popular this season. Points go to first-year Sarah Rodman for her bold statement. Although the Magazine was surprised by the number of open coats, it may be a way to show off one’s outfit to fellow Chicagoans who might not otherwise see it. And hats, what would winter be without hats? Points for most dramatic, with her knee-length chapeau: fourth-year Margaret Brumann.

— Qiana Johnson

Photography by Lloyd DeGrane

Clockwise, from first-year Elizabeth Petro (bottom, in blue jacket) of Hales Corner, WI. Fourth-year Viva Max Stefanishin (far left) of New York City. First-year Sarah Rodman (top left) of Pacific Palisades, CA. Fourth-year Michelle Yacht (top right) of Hudson, FL. Fourth-year Margaret Brumann (far right) of Chicago. Winter duo: Graduate student Ewurama Shaw-Taylor of Baltimore and third-year Young Jee of Schaumburg, IL