Tag Archives: fashion
The Politics of Feminism and Fibre Arts
https://youtu.be/dcsQp8d4ods Knitting, crochet, sewing and other such fibre arts are often framed as quiet, domestic activities associated with older women. However, that perception does not reflect t...
Apr 06, 2026 Yarn, thread, and other tools used in various fibre arts. (Credit: stitchmama.com)
Alumni Spotlight: From Students to Entrepreneurs at Fanshawe's Loving Local Event
Dim Lights, spotlight. Now strut! Fanshawe's Loving Local event showcased local vendors and local businesses such as LoftHouse Living and Filthy Rebena. The Marketing Management and Event Planning pro...
Mar 28, 2024
'The Story' back in a new location
Second-year students in the Fashion Marketing and Management program gathered on Thursday at Innovation Village to host another edition of 'The Story'. The sustainable pop-up fair happens every year i...
Feb 15, 2024 Photo by Bernardo Lucca
Second Life of textiles
"Live Chick" Fanshawe College's fashion store is launched a collaboration project with Goodwill industries. The name of the project is "see the worth" which is reimagined end-of-use textiles being tur...
Feb 16, 2023
The new and classic ways of supporting local in London
In a time where even big corporations are struggling with payroll and sales, it's hard to imagine how some local start-ups are even staying afloat. Through lockdowns, always changing protocols, and ev...
Feb 14, 2022 Photo: Jhordan Dennis
Fashion marketing program's pop-up shop event
'The Story' is a pop-up shop event organized by Fanshawe's Fashion Marketing program. The students in the program hand pick the most stylish clothing and accessories from goodwill to sell to customers...
Nov 26, 2021 The Story / Haley Barnes XFM News
Facing Fast Fashion Fiasco
Pop culture is primarily responsible for the trends of consumerism as fast fashion is becoming increasingly prominent. On the surface, consumers see a popular brand with affordable clothing and access...
Nov 01, 2021 Fernand De Canne / Unsplash
What's with the 80's obsession?
The 1980's were a time of greatness. With classic films like The Empire Strikes Back hitting theatres, musicians like Bruce Springsteen were occupying the top of the charts and tie-dye was all the rag...
Feb 08, 2021 Quentin Meulepas / CC
Runway Shows: Storytelling at its Finest
For those who aren't interested in designer fashion, a runway show can seem like nothing more than a showcase of expensive clothing. What some may not know is that these shows are so much deeper than ...
Jan 31, 2021 Fashion Show, Catwalk Runway Show Event. Detail of lined up rear view, fashion models.
London locals start lifestyle clothing brand "Mint"
Started amongst a couple friends, Mint and essential custom wear are fast growing clothing brands developed right here in London Ontario. Tomas Alvarez, Juan Gutierrez, and Eric Garcia came together t...
Jan 26, 2021
