sustainable fashion
Vancouver high schooler leads community upcycling event
Peak Web November 7, 2023By: Petra Chase, Arts & Culture Editor Ivy Huang is a 16-year-old from Vancouver with a passion for sustainable fashion. She started EcoChic Threads with a mentor to engage her community, specifically other teenagers, in upcycling. Their first event, which took place on September 15 at Kerrisdale Community Centre, brought a group of like-minded teens and adults together to talk about their shared interests in sustainable fashion, and upcycle together. EcoChic Threads was created for “repurposing and extending the life of garments” in a way that’s financially accessible for teenagers. Their aim is to provide online upcycling classes, upcycling services…
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Second-hand alternatives to thrifting clothes
Peak Web October 18, 2023By: Tian Davidson, SFU Student With the new season, many of us are looking to update our closets without flocking to fast fashion. When it comes to sustainable shopping, thrifting seems like the best option; you donate your old clothes…
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