Tag: fashion industry

Opinions

The mid-size deserves more representation in the fashion industry

03/25/2021 Alyse Kaminski | Staff Columnist As much as I love Spring and Summer, it is hardly my favorite time of year fashion-wise. Since high school, I’ve been self-conscious about my body. I know that according to my BMI, I am categorized as overweight, but I wouldn’t really call myself plus-size. Even so, wearing shorts and showing off my legs makes me nervous. Trying on … Continue reading The mid-size deserves more representation in the fashion industry

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Fast fashion: A threat to the environment and basic human rights

03/25/2021 Sarah DuJordan | Staff Columnist Fast fashion is one of those topics climbing its way to the forefront of ethical dilemmas Gen Z is attempting to solve. The issues with fast fashion are widely known, but highly ignored. The reason it is so ignored? We are constantly surrounded by it. I may be biased when assuming everyone is familiar with what fast fashion is. … Continue reading Fast fashion: A threat to the environment and basic human rights

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Features

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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