Frida Gaspar
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Rediscovering Eugene: Beyond the College Bubble

Graduating from the University of Oregon was an exhilarating milestone, but it also marked the start of a new, uncertain chapter. As I transitioned from student life to post-grad reality, I saw Eugene, Oregon, in a completely different light. The bustling college town I once knew seemed quieter, peacefully tranquil, without the usual slew of Continue reading
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From Caps to Careers: A Journey of Joy, Anxiety, and Ambition

On the day of my college graduation from the University of Oregon, I, along with my peers, sat in nervous anticipation within the imposing walls of Matthew Knight Arena. Our family and friends filled the stands, their eyes scanning a sea of green gowns and caps, trying to catch a glimpse of their graduates. I Continue reading
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Shopping Second Hand For Second Chances

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
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The Self-Discovery Of Self-Made: Interview with Sam Reid

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
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Textile Waste Infographics: What The Clothing Tag Won’t Tell You

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
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Loose Threads and Looser Wallets: The decline of clothing quality during inflation

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
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2023 Holiday Season: 5 Things to Thrift the Perfect Gift Basket

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
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Greeting from U-Mall: The Future of the re-sell business

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
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Closet Couture: The Expansion of the Designer & Luxury Resale Industry

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
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Calvin Klein & CSR: More Than Just A Label

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
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The Last of the Blogs: The Rise of Short-Form Content

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
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Clean Clothes for a Clean World: Analysis of The Clean Clothes Campaign

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
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The Commercialization of Depop

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