Cal Poly students can be characterized by the stark difference in fashion choices between different groups and majors. You can spot their signature outfits walking from the dining hall to the classroom. Every pair of shoes, jeans and bag combination says something about each student’s version of best dressed. What students wear is an expression […]
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How Cal Poly students are using theater to address fast fashion and climate change
Theatre professor Philip Valle thought he knew a lot about fast fashion and climate change after studying the use of theater to teach STEM for the past 10 years, until his trip to India two summers ago.
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Quarterly Clothing Swap and Drive promotes sustainability
Throughout the month of October, college campuses are celebrating Campus Sustainability Month in an effort to “raise the visibility of campus sustainability.” Because of this, students are making an effort to make more sustainable choices — like swapping clothes or thrift shopping. Photographer Asia Croson started a quarterly Clothing Swap and Drive with a group […]
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Uncle Inc.: love for ‘distorted’ memes turned fashion
Theatre sophomore Alex Holmes and journalism sophomore Riana Butler created Uncle Inc., a clothing company, in Fall 2017.
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Student crochet business promotes festival-style clothing
Kemp has been selling her creations on Etsy and Instagram since her sophomore year of high school.
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The Thrift Queens: How two Cal Poly students have turned “trash” into treasures
Emma Norland and Sarah Raykhman have come together to create their own clothing business.
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VNNYL: A look inside one of the vendors showcased at Makeshift Makers Market
Bang the Drum Brewery is hosting the first ever Makeshift Makers Market this Saturday, from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.
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Slade student clothing venture
Slade is a student-founded online boutique and a lifestyle blog run by college girls primarily at Cal Poly.
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Student promotes self-love with ‘Fuck With Myself’ fashion line
Business administration senior Kaija Clinton can’t wait until graduation to start her career. Her summer plans include launching her own outerwear fashion line called “Fuck With Myself.” The line’s recycled jean jackets promote diversity and individuality with screen printed original phrases across the back. Through on-campus resources like the Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship’s (CIE) […]
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Cal Poly student company uses hemp products to restore, preserve and explore the planet
For every product sold by the Bract Company, two trees will be planted by the National Forest Foundation.
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Forever 21 on Madonna Road closing early next year
Forever 21 will be closing in San Luis Obispo by Jan. 6, 2016.