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Locals shop at the Vantage Thrift Store in Salt Lake City on Dec. 1, 2022. (Photo by Andrea Oltra | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

The Salt Lake Vintage Resale Market

By Ethan Udy, News Writer November 16, 2023

  Thrifting has become increasingly popular in recent years and has long been a staple for individuals of lower income to find affordable and fashionable clothing. However, thrift reselling has...

Branden Wilson, founder of Sore Thumb clothing brand, poses by his first collection of clothing on Nov. 22, 2022 in Salt Lake City, Utah. (Courtesy of Branden Wilson)

Sticking Out as a “Sore Thumb” Is What Inspired This U Student’s Clothing Brand

By TJ Ross, News Writer March 6, 2023

  Branden Wilson, a University of Utah senior and entrepreneur major, created his own clothing brand that he hopes points people to creativity, gratification and individuality.  Wilson created...

(Design by Mary Allen | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Van Wagenen: The Subtle Language of Physical Appearance

By Madeline Van Wagenen, Opinion Editor February 8, 2023

  In junior high, I wore dark blue skinny jeans and a graphic t-shirt every day, without fail. I hated the way I looked and felt in these clothes. They did not reflect who I am as an individual,...

(Graphic by Cyan Larson | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

The Promotion of Fast Fashion from Influencers Is Problematic and Unsustainable

By India Bown, Arts Writer June 18, 2021

  Fashion social media influencers, from platforms like Instagram and TikTok, use their status to push followers to a culture of fast fashion, moving people away from sustainability in their purchases....

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Shopping Sustainably with the ‘Good on You’ App

By Kate Button, Arts Writer, Copy Editor August 8, 2020

While this fall semester may feel different from most, I always associate the months of August and September with the back to school season. This time marked by returning to classes always feels like...

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The Fabric of Our Culture: Ethical Shopping

By Alison Myers, Arts Writer August 27, 2019

Back to school clothes shopping is a parenthood obsession. Don’t I already have clothes? Yes, but this is the season’s excuse for consumerism. As a kid, the task seemed useless. Now, it seems reckless....

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Ugly Christmas Sweaters Abound

By Abigail Raasch, Arts Writer December 5, 2018

  The holiday season is officially upon us. The world is full of Christmas lights, trees, music and every other tradition imaginable. One of the largest aspects of the season is the Ugly Christmas...

Barber: Life in 1947: Beauty and Fashion

Barber: Life in 1947: Beauty and Fashion

By Shaelyn Barber April 16, 2018

Among old belt-buckles, wooden furniture, yard appliances and music records, I found gold at a yard sale: a copy of Life Magazine from Sept. 15, 1947. It’s brimming with history, a time capsule of what...

Groesbeck: Sweater Weather, Mastering the Transition From Summer to Fall

By Ren Groesbeck October 9, 2017

The transition from summer into fall presents a fashion challenge. The mornings are especially chilly but in the afternoon, the long-sleeves, sweaters and jackets are too hot to get around campus or stroll...

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U Housing Holds Donation Drive

By Kylee Ehmann March 26, 2015

As the semester winds down, students living in the U’s dorms face the daunting task of packing up their belongings and moving out. But there is an alternative for those who don’t want to haul it...