Text and Photo Eva de Koeijer
You can see great-looking people wearing awesome outfits on Wageningen campus. This column highlights some of them. This time, it’s Ioanna Pataraia (22), Animal Sciences Bachelor’s student from Russia.
‘If I had to describe my style in a few keywords, I would say “Attract, Amaze, Captivate”. The key pieces in my outfits are usually my jewellery. When I wake up, I pick a basis, and then the jewellery to add contrast. Most of what I wear I find at markets. I also have a few favourite local artists back home in Russia.
‘My style is a way to lift my mood and express myself. I have an active personality and I want my style to reflect that. What I want to express can vary from day to day. One day, you will catch me dressed as a metalhead, the next day in a white dress. Today, you could say that I’m dressed to pursue my goals.
‘Getting dressed doesn’t take me much time because I know my wardrobe inside out. I have organized it so that I can instantly find what I want. Style is a big topic in my life, but in my daily routine, I just see my clothes as a quick way to start my day in an outfit that reflects my mood.
‘I believe that people should be more open about how they want to look, and not let social norms hold them back. Now, while studying at university, is the perfect time to experiment.’
