Every Friday, Blue Key Heads (BKH) transform the campus into a vibrant life of colors, chaos, and school spirit. BKH members have signature standout styles, ranging from butterfly wings to over-the-top costumes. For this year’s BKHs, fashion isn’t only about looking blue and bold, but carrying on a legacy, expressing identity, and bringing the spirit of Big Blue most unforgettably.
Where do you get your inspiration from?
Malcom Tolbert: “I like to be as bright as possible because that fits the Blue Key Head vibe. The butterfly wings specifically come from someone in my lineage who wore them a lot, and I really looked up to him, so being able to wear them now is meaningful.”
Maddie Greenwood: “It’s a mix of everything. A lot comes from your lineage and what’s passed down in the bins, but also from what you personally gravitate toward. Past members influence a lot of what we wear.”
Maya Clark: “From past Blue Key Heads. Once you become one, you’re connected to everyone before you. They stay in touch, give advice, and it feels like being part of a big family.”
How has your style evolved?
Will Ware: “At first, I tried to wear as many things as possible and go for really extravagant looks. Over time, I simplified my outfits, which made them look better and more put-together. I also discovered new favorite items as I explored what was in my bin.”
Maty Bah: “At the beginning, I wore more accessories like beads and bandanas tied around my arms and legs. Now I focus more on head accessories like hats and headbands, but overall it’s stayed similar while adding new pieces.”
Can you describe your favorite outfit?
Jack Farrell: “One of my favorites was from last spring during a photoshoot. I wore a hard hat, a construction vest, and white cutoffs, and I thought it all came together really well. Another one was during Winter A/E when I wore a full blue suit that covered my whole body. That one was a lot of fun, even though I could barely see.”
Sarah Bae: “My favorite was during Spirit Week when my roommate [Maty Bah ’26] and I dressed as Timothée Chalamet and Pete Davidson from SNL. It was funny and well put together.
How do you prepare outfits?
Malcom Tolbert: “We usually decide on a theme the night before. You always start with the skirt, and I usually carry a fanny pack. Then I try to match the theme in the most fun and creative way possible, sometimes using my own clothes too.”
How do you keep themes creative?
Maya Clark: “We brainstorm together, look at what previous groups have done, and build off those ideas. Sometimes we branch off into completely new directions, and we often vote on ideas as a group.”
How is fashion important to you?
Sarah Bae: “Fashion is a way to express yourself and communicate something about who you are and what you value.”
Maty Bah: “It’s a way to express myself. On normal days I dress more simply, so Fridays are a chance to show a louder, more expressive side of my personality.”
Jack Farrell: “I think it should be important to everyone in their own way because it’s a way to express yourself.”
Favorite Item or Outfits?
Maddie Greenwood: “Ski outfits on a snowy day.”
Maya Clark: “Beach day, especially in winter because of how ironic it is.”
Jack Farrell: “Inflatable dinosaur costumes for Halloween.”
Malcom Tolbert: “The wings, for sure.”
