Frida Rose Gaspar

Tucked behind a renovated six-story apartment on an unassuming street lies the “Largest Thrift Store in LA”, according to the St. Vincent De Paul (SVDP) website. Society of St. Vincent Depaul’s is a Catholic volunteer organization that specifically supports low-income and unhoused populations. The international organization landed in Los Angeles in the early 1900s and Continue reading

I’m walking through my hometown’s most popular flea market. Weaving through tents stacked next to each other for rows. Around the corner, I lock eyes with the most colorful and intricately designed body chain I have ever seen. Intrigued, I make my way to the table covered in jewelry that remind me of something straight Continue reading

When researching the latest information gracing the fashion industry, it can be overwhelming to see new collections dropping every other minute. Our susceptibility to influence is only increasing in our hyper-consumerist world. Often statistical research can be confusing or too complicated for the average reader. When the research is incomprehensible to the audience that needs Continue reading

At first glance, the tweet to the right just seems like a harmless recreation of Billy Crystal’s promo photoshoot for When Harry Met Sally. However, as user @ellorysmith states, the comparison of clothing is striking. The photo of the tweet was brought to my attention by TikTok user @heygranty, who also talks about planned opalescence. Continue reading

With the holiday season around the corner, and inflation more prevalent than ever, finding the perfect gift this season can be tricky. Baskets are an underrated, affordable option to include in your holiday shopping. I feel baskets are a cultivation of multiple aspects of a person’s character, and are a great way to tell someone Continue reading

Tucked down an unassuming street in the bustling neighborhood of Williamsburg New York sits a 15 ft UHaul. At first glance, it seems that another soul has moved to the city that never sleeps to pursue some ultimate dream, and you wouldn’t be far off. Once you stop and stare at the cavernous truck, it’s Continue reading

Fashion week may come and go across the globe, but closets are forever… at least that is what designer fashion brands want you to think when you invest in one of their pieces. Runways for luxury designers everywhere have debuted collections with price tags the average consumer could only dream of affording. This ultimately creates Continue reading

When you think of designers at the forefront of sustainability in the fashion industry, who do you think of? For me, Patagonia comes to mind- their clear and concise connection between products, and brand image, communicates that they are passionate about the environment, and more importantly, the fashion industry’s impact on it. Well, imagine my Continue reading

There I am, in bed for hours scrolling on TikTok. At first, it was a video showing the newest dance craze. Then, when I look at the clock, over an hour has passed and I am down a rabbit hole about some controversy surrounding a YouTuber I don’t even know.   The Switch to Short Form: Continue reading

It’s no secret we live in a society of overconsumption and fast trend cycles. The US is one of the leading contributors to textile waste producing 17 million tons, according to TheRoundUp. The fashion industry seems to be leading in crimes against humanity, ranging from global warming issues to unethical work practices. As a consumer, Continue reading

 Depop has always been a platform to find clothing pieces that fashion-forward individuals utilize. It has been a favorite of mine since I was 14, and I have even bought a few pieces on there that I have loved and still have to this day. Depop was created as a social e-commerce platform, where people Continue reading

As I stroll down the aisles of goodwill, brands flash past my eyes. Many of the clothes are from brands I have never even heard of, but I always find an array of Land’s End capri pants in the women’s section. But something else catches my eye, and the attention of my friend as well. Continue reading

Welcome! If you are reading this, that means my tech-savvy skills have paid off. Hi, my name is Frida Gaspar and I was born and raised in Los Angeles. I am located in the city of Eugene as I finish my last undergrad year at the University of Oregon, majoring in Public Relations with a Continue reading