Volume 9 Issue 1
The first issue of Volume 9 spotlights women, both past and present, who are leaving their mark through creativity. From historical women who blazed trails before us, to Supreme Court decisions that shape the lives of college students, and even the unapologetic act of reading smut in public spaces. Volume 9 Issue 1 is a tapestry that weaves together the threads of the past, present, and future, celebrating the power of artistic expression to provoke thought, challenge norms and ignite change.
The first issue of Volume 9 spotlights women, both past and present, who are leaving their mark through creativity. From historical women who blazed trails before us, to Supreme Court decisions that shape the lives of college students, and even the unapologetic act of reading smut in public spaces. Volume 9 Issue 1 is a tapestry that weaves together the threads of the past, present, and future, celebrating the power of artistic expression to provoke thought, challenge norms and ignite change.
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V INTAGE<br />
FASHION<br />
101<br />
Everything there is to know about<br />
buying someone else’s clothes<br />
By Trudie Murphy<br />
Vintage fashion and buying second-hand<br />
clothes are lifestyle choices that have<br />
gained immense popularity in the last few<br />
decades. As the fashion industry is on par<br />
with oil in terms of pollution, many people are<br />
considering their wardrobes’ environmental impact<br />
and are choosing thrifting instead of buying from<br />
fast fashion brands. In addition to making a greener<br />
choice for the planet, buying second-hand is also<br />
accessible. There is an abundance of resources<br />
from in-store shopping to shopping online for used<br />
clothes. In addition, buying second-hand can help<br />
save money. Best of all, buying used clothing offers<br />
the treasure hunt of finding vintage pieces if one is<br />
knowledgeable about what to look for.<br />
So, how does someone who wants to build a<br />
greener wardrobe begin? Thrifting and consignment<br />
shops are what most people are familiar with, but<br />
there are also vintage shops, pop ups, apps that<br />
specialize in vintage fashion and the world of estate<br />
and yard sales.<br />
Here in Tuscaloosa, a lovely source for vintage<br />
is the pop-up market located at Don’s Barbershop<br />
which is hosted a few times a year by Tuscaloosa<br />
Vintage Market. This pop-up flea market usually has<br />
10 to 15 vendors, and each vendor has a different<br />
variety of items. On top of this, many of these vendors<br />
are willing to negotiate prices!<br />
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