Thrifting
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Thrifting Trend Thrives Among Students, Rooted in Centuries
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Thrifting has never been more popular, but the concept of thrifting spans back hundreds of years. What began as a way for low-income communities has evolved into sustainable and affordable lifestyle. The beginning of the trade can be seen in the 13th century, appearing as piles of clothes in markets or early bartering systems.…
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The pressure to consume and why thrifting isn’t as great as we think
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As I’ve moved past my dreadful teenage years of fashion and started to care about my personal style more and more, I’ve also begun to realize that having a decent-sized wardrobe is incredibly wasteful and ethically concerning. The amount of clothes I’ve felt the need to buy based on passing urges is ridiculous. I’ve bought…
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The best thrift shops in Kitchener-Waterloo
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As Generation Z (and some Millennials) continue to adopt TikTok as their main form of social media, certain trends continue to become prolific on the app. In 2022, one of these trends is “ThriftTok” – a section of TikTok obsessed with finding the best eco conscious thrifting finds. A major supporter of shopping local and…
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The ethics of thrifting
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In recent years, thrift shopping has become increasingly popular among young people. Shopping second-hand is seen as an alternative to fast fashion and consumerism. It’s an environmentally sustainable and affordable way to add new pieces to your wardrobe and it can be fun to find unique items that other people likely don’t have. But with…
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Thrifting in KW for sustainable fashion
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Thrifting and vintage shopping have turned into a rising trend in a time where sustainable fashion and the ethics surrounding it are becoming more valued in terms of how and where we shop. Fast fashion dominates a large portion of clothing sales, which multiple large corporations have been revealed to make in order to produce…
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Hallowdrag for Humanity takes the spotlight at Wilf’s
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The University of Waterloo (UW) Drag Club made their debut on Wilfrid Laurier University’s campus at Wilf’s this past Friday with their “Hallowdrag for Humanity” event. They partnered with the UW chapter of Habitat for Humanity and raised $204.05 through a bake sale which accompanied the drag show. All of the donations will be given…
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