Over the past year, the infamous fast fashion brand SHEIN has surpassed other major fast fashion brands, such as H&M and Zara. SHEIN is known for its insanely low prices and variety of clothing options. Although that sounds tempting enough, the issue is majorly in the low labor wages in China, as well as the extremely unsustainable measures to tailor these items. SHEIN is just one of the many fast fashion brands that has gained popularity. It seems as though everyone acknowledges how unsustainable these brands are, yet no one seems to stop buying from them. Reporter Macy Berendsen argues we need to pay more attention to the fast fashion crisis.
OPINION: Feminism, fashion and fading gender norms
University of St. Thomas Alumna Maddie Peters discusses the idea of feminism, fashion and gender norms in our society.
News in :90 – Feb. 19, 2021
The NASA rover Perseverance landed on Mars Thursday and Tommies Closet, a program that aims to recycle unwanted clothes, is offering mini workshops for students and faculty on how to mend torn clothes. Reporter Sam Larson has today’s News in :90.
First-year Hassan brings Gocciolare clothing line to St. Thomas
St. Thomas first-year Yubi Hassan and his business partner Plamedi Bangila have expanded Gocciolare, their clothing brand that they started in high school, to the college community and beyond. Reporter Leila Weah has the story.
Tommie Thrift offering vintage streetwear at an affordable price
St. Thomas senior Jack Stanchfield is offering throwback streetwear fashion at a discounted price through his vintage clothing company, Tommie Thrift. Reporter Noah Hanlon has the story.
St. Thomas first-year gets first-hand business experience
When St. Thomas announced the possibility of moving to the NCAA Division I, St. Thomas first-year Angelica Franaschouk decided it was time for St. Thomas students to start dressing like a D-I school. Reporter Mae Macfarlane has the story.
‘Sustainable fashion’ a growing trend in St. Paul
A new trend in the clothing industry promotes minimal impact on the environment while providing high-quality products. Reporter Benton Johnson explores how this trend affects a St. Paul business.