Tag: thrifting
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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…
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New Paltz Students Showcase Fall Fashion Statements
When it comes to self-expression, New Paltz students tend to have no inhibitions. With fall weather upon us, these fashionable students showcase their favorite looks for class, coffee dates, concerts and everything in between! 1. Trendy Thrifter Alannah Giannino With a bald head comes a lot of attention, and Alannah definitely masters how to use…
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Recycled Fashion in New Paltz and Beyond
By Lisa Di Venuta Thrift shoppers are as one-of-a-kind as the items they buy. The New Paltz thrifting scene is certainly thriving, with a plethora of local shops and the fashion mecca that is New York City just two hours away. I decided to check out how and why local fashionistas are thrifting. SUNY New…