Just as summer tires are being swapped out for winter tires, wardrobes are experiencing the same switch – jackets, sweaters, and boots are coming out from the back of the closet again after their summer slumber. Those interested in fashion will be looking at what trends will influence their style selections this season, such as earth tones, shackets, and plaid pieces.
By WENDY HUENUL-VALDES Turning old into new, artists, including those in Kitchener-Waterloo, are featuring their creations in stores and on websites. Juneandjethro is the name of local artist Emily Shield’s Etsy shop where she sells her upcycled vintage items. Upcycling is a term used to describe previously loved items that have been refurbished to either a better state or an item that’s been completely flipped and made into something different. … Continued
BY WENDY HUENUL-VALDES Open Sesame won’t be the only words coming out of your mouth when arriving at a Kitchener business by the same name. Lauren Weinberg, owner of Open Sesame, a store and arts and culture hub in Kitchener, moved to the city from Chicago hoping to start her own art space and, on Halloween of 2015, she did. Weinberg realized that she and her husband have an unique … Continued
BY MARYSSA MCFADDEN The story of broke college students struggling to pay for all their school and personal needs and eating ramen noodles for weeks on end is one which has been told plenty of times before. Yet, now, something new has been added to the tale. It’s Poshmark – a free, trendy mobile app for iPhone and Android which allows people to buy, sell and browse clothing and accessories right from … Continued
