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‘Wonk Trade’ brings chic, sustainable fashion to AU

By Elliott Parrish · Friday, Dec. 10, 2021

Students can exchange clothing of their own for new, eco-friendly looks

Review: DC Fashion Week exploded onto the runway this September

By Hannah Langenfeld · Friday, Oct. 8, 2021

Loud styles and diverse designers take center stage with three new shows

Student-run brand dedicated to sustainability encourages people to “do good with your bones”

By Annmarie Melsheimer · Wednesday, May 12, 2021

Junior MC Clark created &bonez to promote empathy with positive messages and hand-printed designs

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Kogod alumna’s new platform showcases new artists and designers

By Grace George | May 10

The Fletcher Collective is looking to work with new brands and work art festivals and other events

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VOICI tells DMV history through streetwear

By Grace George | April 2

The clothing brand, founded by three DMV natives, tells its consumers, ‘this is’ their story

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AU Club Feature: REbeL at AU commemorates National Eating Disorders Awareness Week

By Cecilia Markley | February 24

Body positivity club has continued weekly meetings, events, now ready for ‘big week for our club’

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Muslim Student Association and Women’s Initiative co-host virtual fast fashion discussion

By Cecilia Markley | February 23

Activist and organizer Hoda Katebi spoke about abolishing fast fashion and sweatshops

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Creating a sustainable Valentine’s Day

By Olivia Kozlevcar | February 11

Celebrating Valentine’s Day doesn’t have to be expensive or wasteful

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Biden’s inauguration featured simple, yet iconic fashion looks

By Cecilia Markley | January 27

Here are the inauguration’s best fashion moments

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AU students share their skin care routines and go-to products

By Zoe Bell | January 21

Here’s how to properly care for your skin this winter season with tips from students

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The DC student guide to your end-of-year closet cleanout

By Mary Kett | December 9

How to sustainably donate, sell or upcycle old clothes in the D.C. area

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Say hello to sweater weather

By Emily Walsh | December 4

Five style tips for your closet to welcome in the cooler weather

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CDI and students secure affinity stoles for virtual graduation in December

By Clare Mulroy | November 23

CDI announces pick up and delivery logistics for December graduation affinity stoles after being unable to provide stoles for May 2020 graduates

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Thrift shops in the District face challenges due to the coronavirus

By Lizzy Tarallo | November 16

While some thrift shops have closed their doors, others are struggling to survive

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AU Style Diaries: Finding style at the thrift store

By Tasneem Osman | November 11

AU student Tasneem Osman shares her style evolution from her hijab to her mom’s closet

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AU professor sells 400 masks through Etsy shop SewJusticeSewPeace

By Stephanie Mirah | November 7

Jane Palmer sews social justice-themed and patterned masks for toddlers to adults

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AU Fashion Society weighs-in on the role of gendered clothing in 2020

By Mary Kett | November 5

As gender-bending fashion trends become popular, AU students share their thoughts on the impact of gender norms in fashion

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Stumped on costume ideas for Halloween? Fear not.

By Zoe Bell | October 31

Here’s a list of six easy and affordable DIY costumes you can make at home

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AU students open Etsy shops during COVID-19 pandemic

By Cecilia Markley | September 23

Students take advantage of time at home during pandemic to cultivate their businesses

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The accessibility of sustainable fashion through upcycling

By Emily Walsh | August 29

How students can make a difference through the way they shop

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