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Zero Waste of Time: The impact of fast fashion

October 14, 2019

By JULIETTE FRADIN — “I have nothing to wear”; “I need an outfit for that next event”; “I don’t fit in half of my clothes.” If the feeling is familiar, you are not alone; The world consumes about 80 billion of new clothing each year. This is what we call fast fashion: companies [read more]

Secondhand News: Cookie Wear, Suffragette City bring vintage vibes to SoHy Arts District

February 28, 2019

By LAUREN FLYNN KELLY — When I first launched this column in 2014, it was primarily to tell the stories of locals hunting for treasure at area thrift stores, swapping unwanted clothes and making beautiful things out of otherwise landfill-bound items. I don’t think in my wildest dreams I could [read more]

“I am Hyattsville” t-shirts available for purchase

February 19, 2015

BY REBECCA BENNETT — You can now purchase your very own “I am Hyattsville” t-shirt, according to the City of Hyattsville. Similar shirts have recently been showcased by Hyattsville Police Chief Douglas Holland during the 2015 polar bear plunge, as well as 15-year-old Sarah Leonard, [read more]

Curated tees hit Hyattsville

February 11, 2015

BY SCARLET SALEM — Mandy Sheffer’s life is a mix of art, entrepreneurial spirit, and education. Sheffer, a Hyattsville resident, said she finds the flexibility of an online business particularly appealing. She co-founded The Curated Tee, a subscription based t-shirt company, with her business [read more]