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Green is the New Black: The Spread of Eco-Friendly Fashion Companies
Fashion changes as the world changes. As global warming and pollution endanger the environment, many companies are stepping up. Fashion companies are going green by changing their fabrics and methods of production. Companies are practicing ...
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My Internship at Marie Claire Magazine
When I say to my classmates that I'm interning at Marie Claire magazine they usually ask, with a bit of shock and concern in their voices, questions like: "Is it just like 'The Devil Wears Prada'?" "Are you getting paid?" "How late do you have to ...
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A Crash Course to Thrift Shopping in New York City
Let’s face it…all of us have limited budgets. Although we wish we could spend our monthly metro allowance on the newest pair of knee-high boots, sometimes our wardrobe suffers at the expense of the city life. Luckily, I discovered the magic of ...
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Five Ways to Workout for Free in the City
I know when I moved to the city, I was incredibly excited to explore, meet amazing people, and try the crazy food. However, it did not take me long to realize that I also needed a steady workout routine to balance out the delicious New York food.
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Trade Show Visit: Coterie
I recently visited Coterie, one of the biggest vendor showcases on the East Coast at the Javits Center. They had some of the biggest name brands such as Vince, Steve Madden, Toms Shoes, and many more recognizable companies. They also had fairly ...
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The Wage Gap in the Fashion Industry
Though the fashion industry is predominately female, gender wage gaps are still prevalent. A wage gap is the average disparity between what men and women earn.
America has the thirteenth highest pay gap in the world! The Census Bureau conducted ...
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Workshop with Furniture Designers Estudio Campana
by JiaXin Chen
Free! Every college student’s favorite word. Between all the jobs, internships, and classes that we’re juggling at LIM, sometimes we need a break from everything. And what better way to do just that than at a free event?
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Interview: Fashion Industry Author, Penelope Nam-Stephen
by Victoria Stankus
I had met Penelope Nam-Stephen years ago when I had my first interview with Cache for a summer intern position in New York. I was terrified the entire time. I didn’t like my resume. Then, I really did not know much of anything ...
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My Retail Internship: Positive Experiences and Negative Ones as Well
by Nicole Linares
As an LIM student, by the time we graduate we need to have three internships. The first internship we have to take is a retail internship. I personally think every fashion student should work in retail at some point in their ...