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‘Soul Food Fest’ celebrates local Black-owned businesses

Andrew Cummings | multimedia editor 9/9/21 Over Labor Day weekend, Market Square held “Soul Food Fest,” an event that celebrates the history of Pittsburgh’s Black-owned food businesses. Food, festivities, live music and art could all be found in Market Square from Sept. 2-5. “Soul Food Fest” started in 2019 as a one-day event, and did not occur in 2020. The 2021 event was expanded to … Continue reading ‘Soul Food Fest’ celebrates local Black-owned businesses

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PGH Fashion Week hits the virtual runway

Elizabeth Sharp | Staff Writer Pittsburgh Fashion Week (PGH- FW), a combination of fashion and the arts from the city’s top designers and artists, is taking place this year in a new form due to the ongoing global pandemic. The festival will take place from Monday, Sept. 21 through Friday, Sept. 25. Fashion Week will be taking place fully online with different events each day … Continue reading PGH Fashion Week hits the virtual runway

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Project 333 brings more joy with less clothes

Carissa Haslam | Ad Manager 09/24/2020 Imagine getting rid of every item of clothing you own except for your 33 favorites. This is the challenge presented by minimalist fashion trend, Project 333. In a world of overflowing closets, Project 333 proves that less really is more. For decades, American consumerist culture has been preaching a consistent message: the more you have, the happier you’ll be. … Continue reading Project 333 brings more joy with less clothes

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Throw your clothes in the drawer, not the landfill

Katia Faroun | Features Editor 09/24/2020 A lot can change in two centuries — since 1820, the world has seen the invention of electricity, cars and the iPhone. And two centuries from now, there may be little to no traces of our current civilization — save for some Forever 21 miniskirts and Shein bathing suits. The fashion industry is one of the most polluting industries … Continue reading Throw your clothes in the drawer, not the landfill

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Forward Fashion: Dress to Impress

02/08/2018 By Anna Walnoha | Staff Writer Some say it’s what’s on the that inside truly matters, but when the time comes to find a job or internship, your appearance matters quite a bit. Afterall, a polished ensemble can say a thousand words for a person before they even introduce themselves. Two women from Duquesne tell all from their personal experiences with interviews and meetings. … Continue reading Forward Fashion: Dress to Impress

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Local designer finds success, battles mental health

11/30/2017 By Sean Armstrong | Staff Writer When many people hear the phrase fashion designer, they think of someone in high society who has his or her line of clothing unveiled at fashion shows in Milan, New York City or Paris. Stew Frick, a Pittsburgh native, is giving the term a new definition. Frick is a newbie on the fashion scene, both worldwide and in … Continue reading Local designer finds success, battles mental health

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Fashion for all: A look into the summer experience of plus-sized women

By Anna Walnoha | Staff Writer Most people look forward to summer, the hot weather and the sun on their skin. However, others have to prepare themselves for the weather before they can leave the house. Summer is a great time because there is no school, you get to see your friends and stay out much later without worrying about that paper you have to … Continue reading Fashion for all: A look into the summer experience of plus-sized women

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Spring Fashion 2017: What to do when winter won’t leave

By Elsa Buehler | Staff Writer If the pessimistic memes on Twitter about bizarre weather conditions weren’t enough to inform you, Spring 2017 is here. This year, the typically cheerful season promises sporadic sunny days and absolutely zero consistent weather patterns. Already, we’ve seen extreme wind, countless rainy days and have even been affected in passing by Winter Storm Stella. Temperature range varies from day … Continue reading Spring Fashion 2017: What to do when winter won’t leave

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A new spin on life: Doing your own laundry

By Nina Saluga | Staff Writer It happens to the best of us. Your alarm goes off, you flop out of bed and shuffle over to your dresser, only to find that your favorite sweats — let’s be honest, at this point in the semester we’re all guilty of bumming it — are in your laundry basket. You’re a busy college student that can’t even … Continue reading A new spin on life: Doing your own laundry

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Fall Fashion 2015: Men’s and Women’s

By Gabriella Vaccaro | The Duquesne Duke The Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Latte is back, pumpkins are popping up here and there and the temps will be dropping soon. This can only mean one thing: it’s time to ditch the sandals and shorts and pull out the fall wardrobe. The timeless look of black and white has regained popularity within the fashion industry as this fall’s … Continue reading Fall Fashion 2015: Men’s and Women’s

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