Fall is a season defined by its beauty and romance; crisp weather, warm coats, dark makeup and rich hues.  Inside Beat, Gypsy Warrior Vintage and RU Fashionistas take you on a journey to the ‘40s to experience what life might have been like as a Rutgers student, when men wore suits to class and women never left home without their fur stole. Best friends, boyfriends and evenings out — all the staples of college life, just in a more glamorous setting. Think leather-bound textbooks, longer hemlines and pouty lips. We brought the past to life on the historic Old Queens grounds, just a small part of Rutgers' rich history.

For behind the scene photos, visit the RU Fashionistas.

Photos by Rowa Lee

Styling by Gypsy Warrior Vintage

Concept by RU Fashionistas/Michelle Shen

Hair by Richie Pearce

Makeup by Jeanne Zheng

Models: Gia Zampella, Michael Witowski, Nicole J. Reda

Fun Facts

We had a great time doing this shoot with the RU Fashionistas, the designers behind Gypsy Warrior Vintage and our three lively models: Michael, Gia and Nicole. Here are a few details we thought of sharing with you.

• Everyone involved in the shoot, including the girls from Gypsy Warrior Vintage and our models, are all current University students or alumni.
• A Torah was used as a prop in the shoot.
• While hovering over a book in the picnic scene, our models were discussing parts of the male anatomy… that lie below the belt.
• Our photographer, Rowa Lee, had a bit of an aside photo shoot with a squirrel.