Frutiger Eco: The Glamorization of Climate Change

Frutiger Eco: The Glamorization of Climate Change

By Kasey Dugan... You’ve heard of Frutiger Aero and Frutiger Metro — but you may not be familiar with Frutiger Eco (at least not by name).  Like its family members, “Frutiger” refers to the clean...
Secondhand Tensions: Debunking the Reseller Blame Game

Secondhand Tensions: Debunking the Reseller Blame Game

By: Taylor Trotta... As a member of the working class, I’ve relied on thrift stores to supply my closet with sustenance for most of my life. From everyday essentials to special occasional gems, secondhand has...
The History and Evolution of Clothing Swaps

The History and Evolution of Clothing Swaps

By Taylor Trotta... Clothing swaps have existed in various forms for centuries, driven by necessity, economic hardship, and more recently, environmental consciousness. While a contemporary clothing swap has become synonymous with sustainability and community-driven fashion,...
Fashion Forecast: Will This New Bill Be the Fall of California’s Fast Fashion Industry?

Fashion Forecast: Will This New Bill Be the Fall of California’s Fast Fashion Industry?

By Taylor Trotta... If you are like me, you’ve been searching for glimmers of positivity amid the political and societal turmoil that we, as citizens of the United States, face regularly. While this headline had...
Fast Fashion is a Feminist Issue: Part II

Fast Fashion is a Feminist Issue: Part II

By Taylor Trotta... Previously, we explored how fast fashion exploits women and children in the Global South by subjecting them to dangerous working conditions, unlivable wages, and workplace harassment. We also looked at how the...
Fast Fashion is a Feminist Issue

Fast Fashion is a Feminist Issue

By Taylor Trotta... Disclaimer: Images used in this article may contain content that some individuals could find disturbing. During my undergraduate studies in gender studies, I became deeply invested in exploring the intersections between systemic...