Carter King ’24, costume designer

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In his four years, Carter King ’24 has worked on 13 Yale productions and is currently designing costumes for the December 2023 production of the Shakespearian-inspired opera, “The Fairy Queen.”

Fashion, fun benefit local nonprofits

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When Edna Mendoza, co-owner of clothing boutique Apricot Lane, sees her customers in her shop’s clothing, it makes her happy. So, she’s especially looking forward to seeing her garments being

Clothes to help in all situations

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ROSEBUD based charity Clothes4U is taking the stress out of looking professional on a budget, providing students and people looking for work with quality clothes at low or no cost. Prices are low, but quality is not. There are suits, race day wear and hats, dresses, designer brands and clothes for most occasions. Charity president

Local 12: Behind the scenes of the Saint Vincent de Paul RetroFittings fashion show

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One man’s trash being another man’s treasure is an age old adage that today is often called upcycling. It’s also the theme of the “RetroFittings” fashion show, which charges UC design majors to repurpose thrifted items from the Society of St. Vincent de Paul charity stores into fashion statements. The annual show took place Oct. 19, 2023 at Cincinnati’s Music Hall.

Opinion | Shein is dangerously destructive

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Recently, a Shein truck was parked on Fifth Avenue for their “College Tour.” The brand offers unparalleled low prices to their consumer base that targets tweens, teenagers and young adults on a conscious budget. However, there is nothing conscious about their business model.

Shein and Temu Shelve US Court Cases

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Fierce rivals Shein and PDD Holdings-owned Temu have applied to end their legal fights with each other in the US, documents show, marking a truce even as a global market share battle between the low-price online platforms heats up.

Exposing the Secrets of Sustainable Fashion

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Sustainability is selling, and some of fashion’s biggest brands say they’ve gone green. But the latest investigation by Marketplace has found they’re not going far enough. We expose the problem with polyester, and the fashion industry’s reliance on fossil fuel derived synthetics. We reveal why some of your clothing is far from the sustainable solution you’ve been sold on.