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Transitioning to adulthood in leggings and a hoodie

Written on September 11, 2020. Posted in Lifestyle, Postscript.

As a child, I hated shopping for clothes. Every summer, I would have to be dragged to the mall by my family to buy new clothes for the upcoming school year. They would pull things off the shelves, trying exceptionally hard to find clothing I liked. On the rare occasion we would find something I...

Student group raises money for community support program

Written on March 13, 2020. Posted in News.

The student club Big Spoon Lil Spoon, which provides cooking classes for kids in the Kingston community, hosted a clothing sale in collaboration with Common Ground Coffee Shop on Thursday to raise money for the City’s youth. Big Spoon Lil Spoon aims to provide workshops and employment opportunities...

Thrifting for clothing is more than a passing fashion

Written on September 4, 2019. Posted in Editorials.

Second-hand clothing shopping shouldn’t be seen as a passing trend—it’s an ecologically sustainable lifestyle choice. The fashion industry is centred around the concept of new and passing styles. Clothing has become disposable in recent years, as industry titans have taken to promoting “fast fashion,”...

Student start-ups: Tees for Bees

Written on September 12, 2017. Posted in Lifestyle.

Some of the most interesting alumni stories over the years have come from graduates who have gone on to start their own businesses and watch them thrive. And that’s exactly what alum Kelly Butler is currently experiencing with her start-up Tees for Bees. Tees for Bees manufactures tee shirts that...

A summer of bodysuits

Written on July 31, 2017. Posted in Lifestyle.

Date Night Whether you are going to dinner with a cute new guy or having a special date night with your boyfriend, bodysuits are great for looking like your best put together self. Bodysuit: BooHoo, skirt: H&M, shoes: Steve Madden Professional We all know that a blazer can make any girl...

The aisle between ‘men’s’ and ‘women’s’ clothing is just one more invisible line to erase

Written on March 7, 2017. Posted in Editorials.

I can’t remember the last time I got dressed in the morning without thinking about what my outfit said about me, except when I just thought about how it felt like me. In my years as a younger sister living at home, my fashion sense largely consisted of trying to look different than my older sister...

Head-to-toe veganism

Written on October 6, 2016. Posted in Lifestyle.

Whether it’s for moral, environmental, or health reasons, many people are going vegan. But while veganism is often associated with drinking soy lattes and ordering tofu instead, there’s a lot more to it than just what you eat — it’s a way of life. Whether you’re looking to change to a kinder diet...

The unique style of designer Leigha Stiles

Written on January 19, 2016. Posted in Arts.

Leigha Stiles’ artistry began in her childhood with the playful creation of paper clothing designs. With the evolution of her talent came more realistic designs — she adjusted store-bought clothing to suit her personal style while adding original pieces to her wardrobe. Stiles, who’s now in her second...

Stories in the fabric

Written on October 22, 2013. Posted in Arts.

Every body is a walking billboard. The clothes people wear convey a message, according to Brody Hatch of Nude Voice Apparel. Hatch created Nude Voice earlier this year with the intention of sending a message about the importance of ethically-sourced and socially responsible clothes. “I’m passionate...

Tag: Clothing

Transitioning to adulthood in leggings and a hoodie

Student group raises money for community support program

Thrifting for clothing is more than a passing fashion

Student start-ups: Tees for Bees

A summer of bodysuits

The aisle between ‘men’s’ and ‘women’s’ clothing is just one more invisible line to erase

Head-to-toe veganism

The unique style of designer Leigha Stiles

Stories in the fabric

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