Tag: thrift store

  • Sustainable Fashion: More Than Just a Trend

    Sustainable Fashion: More Than Just a Trend

    Edited and packaged by Ericka Francois. The popularity in second-hand shopping has grown in part due to affordability but also the desire to buy clothing more sustainably. Thrift shopping and buying vintage fashion is a way to combat the waste resulting from the clothing production method of “fast fashion.” This audio story was produced by…

  • Second-Hand Duds Can Be First-Class Finds

    Second-Hand Duds Can Be First-Class Finds

    Nimble hands surf the racks of used and unwanted clothes at local thrift stores for one thing – the hidden treasure. Whether it’s a J.Crew cardigan for $4, or a BCBG dress for $7, thrift stores have many benefits for college students on a budget. SUNY New Paltz students stay fashionable by resorting to discount…