UMassFive raises over $18K for local nonprofitsHADLEY — UMassFive College Federal Credit Union employees have raised over $18,000 for two local nonprofits this fall — $13,677 in support of the UMass Cancer Center via participation in the UMass…
This is the second article in a series about local, women-owned businesses and artists.
Shop these Cyber Monday deals still going on to stock up on wardrobe basics and holiday gifts for everyone on your list. Here are our top picks.
From Dapper Dan’s iconic ’80s creations to Kendrick Lamar’s 2023 runway performance, hip-hop’s influence and impact on style and fashion is undeniable. In honor of hip-hop’s 50th anniversary, look back at the culture’s enduring effect on fashion.
Meredosia-Chambersburg schools are getting into the holiday spirit with separate drives…
Panellists during Style 3D’s webinar discuss the role of COP28 in transforming consumer sentiments into sustainable practices.
Roughly 10 million tons of clothing get sent to landfills.
After vacating the retail scene in 2008 for digital sales, Lulus is experimenting with a new large store on Melrose Avenue in Los Angeles.
Fashion Outlets of Niagara Falls USA is welcoming back the holiday season with family-friendly activities, fundraising events and shopping deals with the hottest brands.
LOCK HAVEN — National Small Business Saturday might be over and done with, but for the business owners downtown, they’re still gearing up for three more weekends of specials and deals. The national Small Business Saturday event on Nov. 25 saw downtown Lock Haven abuzz with activity, as shoppers hit up a multitude of locally […]
“Never tell anyone outside the family what you’re thinking again.” — Don Corleone to Sonny Corleone. Man, oh manicotti … if I was held to that gold
Layla Baykal, this year’s ACSA International Cotton Institute essay winner, has an eye on sustainability and consumer perceptions.
Upon first glance, it might be difficult to grasp the importance of the ECo Free Market clothing swap taking place Dec. 1. One might wonder, “Why carve out time to compile all the clothes I don’t wear? Why go and take home more clothing when I already have enough?” The event holds significance that requires some…
A long-time naturist resort, featuring a sprawling, tree-filled oasis for those looking to experience life in their birthday suits has hit the market.
Jessica Simpson wore a stylish look to Footwear News’ 37th Annual Achievement Awards in New York City on Wednesday night. The singer and fashion mogul was honored with the Icon Award at the ceremony.
A Massey University professor speaks to Re: News about how mainstreaming has scrambled queer fashion codes.
By Zoe Sottile, CNN (CNN) — Over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend, three Palestinian college students were shot in Vermont, two of them while wearing keffiyehs, in a crime their families have said was “fueled by hate.” Although keffiyehs are worn across the Middle East, in recent decades they have come to be identified in particular
Sean “Diddy” Combs has temporarily stepped down as chairman of his television network Revolt amid multiple sexual abuse allegations against the music mogul
Sean “Diddy” Combs has temporarily stepped down as chairman of his cable television network Revolt amid multiple sexual abuse allegations against the music mogul.
Sam’s Place and Sam’s Sports Grill have collections boxes set up at the front of their stores from now until Dec. 10 for their annual Holiday Toy and Clothes Drive to benefit foster children.
The business model known as fast fashion has proved wildly successful. Apparel makers churn out new styles on an ever-shorter cycle, offering them at prices so low that consumers buy more and more items, sometimes getting only a few wears out of them. But there’s a dark side: The boom in the production of garments has increased carbon emissions and other ecological harms, and generated enormous clothing waste.
Megan Fox opened up about the “weird relationship” she had with fashion while navigating her bombshell image at the early stages of her career in a new interview with ‘WWD.’
This marks Kirna Zabête’s sixth store, with a Miami boutique slated for early June.
For Iris van Herpen, whose radical couture dresses have attracted top musicians like Bjork, Beyonce and Lady Gaga, fashion is a way to “transform a human being”.
Success in Brazil will allow Pepkor to consider further expansion in other emerging markets, chief executive Pieter Erasmus said.
AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — Local streetwear clothing brand artists Momentum of Roses and Improper Tear are set to host their “Beauty from Afar” fashion show, scheduled for Satu…
Over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend, three Palestinian college students were shot, two of them while wearing keffiyehs.
According to the “lipstick index,” cosmetics sales go up during tough economic times as shoppers reach for small treats like lipstick rather than big-ticket items. With Canada’s economy teetering on the verge of a possible recession, beauty and skincare sales are up 18 per cent, says market research firm Circana.
Sandra Sharp has been a collector of clothes through the decades, selling her finds online via Etsy for many years. Regularly rooting through staple and statement pieces of the 1960s, ’70s and ’80s at estate sales and flea markets, she has had trouble choosing a favorite time or style—handpicking a little bit of everything from […]
Writing on its website last week, the union said the move “conceals the desire to soon cease all activity in Rome.” A later post was accompanied by photos from Monday’s demonstration in Rome, where protesters held placards with messages including “Gucci cuts but doesn’t sew.”
The fast fashion industry is a hidden danger to the environment, as not enough people are truly aware of just how much waste it produces. According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Americans generate 16 million tons of textile waste annually — 62.5% of which is sent directly to landfill
Poppy Radbone, who is visibly pregnant, was about to board a flight from her home city of Adelaide to Sydney last Friday when her clothing led to an ‘uncomfortable’ interrogation.
Textiles are significant in cultures across the Philipines’ more than 7,000 islands. The vibrant, geometric patterns symbolize an island’s region, such as the mountains and rivers. The textile that Lydia Querian sews signifies a portal to their ancestors. HPR’s Cassie Ordonio reports.
For Iris van Herpen, whose radical couture dresses have attracted top musicians like Bjork, Beyonce and Lady Gaga, fashion is a way to “transform a human being”.
In Pasco County, dozens of people said a local dry cleaners company is holding onto their clothes. The company, called $1.99 Cleaners in Land O’ Lakes, is now under investigation.
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Sean “Diddy” Combs has temporarily stepped down as chairman of his cable television network Revolt amid multiple sexual abuse allegations against the music mogul. Revolt announced Combs’ decision on social media Tuesday. It’s not clear when he will return to his media company —
Diana wore the garment for a portrait that officially announced her engagement in 1981
KINGSTON, R.I. – Nov. 28, 2023 – The University of Rhode Island Theatre Department will close out the first half of its season with Stephen Karam’s dark comedy “Speech & Debate,” which opens Thursday, Dec. 7, for a four-day run in the Fine Arts Center J Studio, 105 Upper College Road. Set in the early […]
Revolt announced Combs’ decision on social media Tuesday, and it’s not clear when he will return to his media company.
“We both have this strong presence and personality, but that’s not a bad thing,” Kylie said of her older sister.
Shein accounts for 42 percent of products listed under the TikTok hashtag #hauls, making them the most popular brand on the social media platform.
For those wanting a full experience, the physical products are available for purchase at Dover Street Market London from Thursday.
José Neves is understood to be in talks with top shareholders to take the company private
The Sioux City Public Schools Foundation is hosting Clothes the Gap to support families in need.
A stock sale “will shine a spotlight on the business model and financials” of the fast-fashion giant about which little is known, said one analyst.
Emma Shaw founded Well Worn three years ago after working in the fashion industry for 25 years.
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The long read: Alarmed by the rising tide of waste we are all creating, my family and I decided to try to make do with much less. But while individual behaviour is important, real change will require action on a far bigger scale
Oxfam Australia alleges a number of fashion brands are falling short of ethical purchasing practices, such as paying a living wage.
The company has been hoping for a valuation of as much as $90 billion in a U.S. IPO, according to a news report earlier this month.
Company last month hoped for a valuation of $80-$90bn, according to reports, making it the largest initial public offering (IPO) in years
Student population needs a great deal of help, both while they are at school and also while they are not.
Scottish fashion brand Finnieston Clothing has funded a ‘ transformative wellness retreat’ for men struggling with mental health challenges.
Relative Arts is a store, community space, and open atelier, dedicated to celebrating indigenous vendors, contemporary artists, and designers
Fashion was an important tool for LGBTQIA+ people to find each other and build their communities in Australia, especially when homosexuality was criminalised — so how much do young queer people still flag today?
Events upcoming this weekend around the Seacoast.
R Storie owner Rachel Peirce got her start with a distinguished career at Nordstrom, but her dream always was to own her own shop.
Radow College is hosting events, including guest speakers who practice sustainability in their careers, tours showcasing KSU’s sustainability efforts, service-learning classes, and hands-on community engagement activities.
‘Tis the season … Kyle Kuzma donated $60k worth of clothing to female inmates preparing for release from the county jail near where Kuz grew up in Flint, Michigan!
November’s Golden Apple winner is Mrs. Courtney Lawhead! She is known for her compassion for all students at Hamilton Southeastern.
/PRNewswire/ — To celebrate 100 years since cruise collections first became part of the coveted fashion scene, Cunard has partnered with the pioneer of…
A Telford woman has appeared in court accused of stealing more than £450 of clothing from Sports Direct.
More U.S. households than ever before now own pets and, even in the face of inflation, those proud pet parents are shelling out a record amount on their fur babies
The fashion industry’s enormous waste problem is pushing governments, particularly in Europe, towards ambitious recycling targets.
idea for when you don’t have the original booklet that came with your appliance is to just Google it. The same goes for whenever you have something that needs fixing — just Google it. Our furnace wouldn’t come on during the dead of winter, but I Googled the brand model and problem. I found instructions […]
Chicago, Illinois–(Newsfile Corp. – November 27, 2023) – Marriani Clothing, a luxury fashion label, has announced its next collection with
Soulful Threads, a second-hand vintage store on Depop, opened a physical store in New Haven last week.
On any given day, there are 340 people at the Cass County Jail.
A French start-up is ready to use an enzyme which can break down plastic on an industrial scale.
A UCR-led study finds that online consumers view sponsored product listings with suspicion when they shop on major platforms, such as Amazon and eBay. Shoppers often prefer to click on what are called “organic” listings that appear high in their product search results but are not sponsored.
Various Columbia organizations will host giving opportunities this holiday season.
Kris Jenner had doubts about Kylie Cosmetics when Kylie Jenner first launched it in 2015, Kylie revealed to Jennifer Lawrence in a new interview for Interview Magazine.
OSKALOOSA — Ally Goodman is a seventh grader at Oskaloosa Middle School who keeps busy showing dairy cows, sheep and rabbits. She’s also an up-and-coming pageant winner, who recently brought
Kraft Heinz won the Food and Drink category at The Drum Awards for Experience for its work using cool streetwear to drive consideration with young people.
The fast fashion industry sees clothing pushed out on a scale that is even too large for most consumers to keep up with.
/PRNewswire/ — Umpqua Bank today announced the launch of its Warm Hearts Winter Drive, an associate-driven campaign to support individuals and families who…
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Wall Street is watching the big box stores and big malls this weekend, but don’t forget the shops around the corner.
Fashion fans, rejoice, as there’s plenty of luxurious labels in this stellar sale
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Mango is strengthening its presence in the UK and Ireland with a new store in Cork’s shopping street and Manchester’s Trafford Centre.
The LES Collection store takeover is set for Dec. 1 to Dec. 3, and will feature fashion and home decor.
Proceeds will be used to buy Christmas gifts for children with incarcerated parents.
Montachusett Veterans Outreach Center (MVOC) supports over 700 veterans and their families with financial assistance and mental health services.
Publicize your non-profit’s community events, fundraisers and club meetings for free in The Stroller. Send information at least two weeks in advance to [email protected] or The Stroller, 210 Wood St., Tarentum PA 15084. Please include a daytime telephone number. Antique train and Christmas tree display planned Saturday The Apollo Area
Experts caution that it may only be a matter of time, given the number of travelers now arriving in the country.
The Manchester City star’s son, four, has been pictured posing in pieces from the clothing brand Flannels, on his account, which boasts 3.8 million followers, according to The Sun .
Students and faculty of the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Department of Human Sciences conducted a study abroad program in the East African country of Kenya. The program focused on community service and experiential learning.
Target’s Cyber Monday deals are here with up to 69 percent off discounts on comfy clothing, shoes, travel accessories, and more essentials for your next trip. Find our shopping editor’s 50 best picks you can’t miss.
Advocacy efforts in Bangladesh have been part of the national dialogue centring wages for several decades.
The trendy specialty store now includes a full lifestyle selection, catering to men looking to upgrade their style.
Dior will show men’s pre-fall in Hong Kong, Campbell Addy to get the Isabella Blow Award, Knoll is collaborating with emerging artist Noel Mercado.
Jan. 18, 1941-Nov. 23, 2023 Minot DeNae Annette (Christianson) Thompson passed away peacefully in her sleep on November 23rd, 2023, in her home in Minot, ND, at the age of 82. DeNae was born in Kenmare, ND, on January 18th, 1941, to Roy and Edith (Johnson) Christianson. DeNae was one of eight siblings and grew […]
CLEARFIELD — Five Clearfield County men face charges after a man was assaulted, robbed and left naked during an Oct. 6 incident at a Powell Avenue residence in Hyde. The five — Bradley Alan Maines, 47, Woodland; Paul Harold Hoyt, 34, Curwensville; John Irwin, 40, DuBois; Jason Roy Sipe, 43, Hyde; and Taylor James Wisor, […]
A first-grade teacher at David Sanchez Elementary School has taken it upon herself to raise funds to help her students who are low income or experiencing homelessness.
A decent Black Friday aside, retailers are playing it cool with tempered inventories and modest expectations while ramping up price promotions.
In a bid to reduce global electronic waste, Fairphone has created a smartphone that owners can repair themselves. What makes its technology so sustainable?