Rags to Riches: Muncie thrift stores work to give used items a second chance.
By Lilly Arnholt / April 28, 2025Muncie thrift stores work to give used items a second chance.
Muncie thrift stores work to give used items a second chance.
Fashion 299x gives students a sustainable opportunity.
The wide spectrum of bright colors and patterns found behind Kat Hawthorne’s closet doors match their friends' sentiments about their personality: playful, cute and fun. The occasional pop of color outlining their eyes embodies Hawthorne’s artistic traits and positivity.
Long mirror? Check. Phone? Check. Outfit of the day? Check. Everything was ready to go.
Autumn leaves, flannel, knitted sweaters and flared jeans litter the hallways of the Applied Technology Building at Ball State University as visual merchandising students decorate mannequins in glass displays.
With the fall season approaching, Well Made Vintage has been preparing to release its new batch of outerwear for the first time as a brick-and-mortar store.
The expectation of nail appointments consists of searching for parking in a crowded strip mall to wait for a nail tech’s availability. Once the appointment has begun, you’re sat between strangers for an hour before you leave and have to repeat the process in a couple of weeks. In contrast, pulling up to a home with a brick exterior in a serene residential area might offer a better chance of relaxation than traditional nail salons.
Muncie OUTreach celebrated its 10-year anniversary Oct. 27 at the Ball State Alumni Center, with selections of different clothing items.
On Sept. 13, Cardinal Closet, ran by the Student Action Team (SAT), held a free professional clothing event for Ball State students in partnership with the Fashion Program and the Career Center, in lieu of the upcoming Cardinal Job Fair on Sept. 21.
A $3 tank top. $8 pants. $10 shoes. While these affordable pieces might be trendy right now, the ethical and environmental issues that come with fast fashion are harming communities and natural resources.
Furry little creatures are sweeping Ball State’s campus. No, not squirrels; beards.
Walker knew there was more meaning than belonging to a certain group. However, he couldn’t escape the feeling that he needed to look like everyone else.
Pinpointing exactly where the newest trends in stores come from can be difficult. Many times, it is assumed that the latest trends come from never-been-seen-ideas, but this is not the case.
Sure, buying a new outfit feels great, but it’s better to go without the post-shopping, spent-all-the-money-on-H&M panic. Luckily, Jasmin Shopp, the owner of the new downtown store, Vintage Shoppe Thrift and Gift, said a student could put together a “one-of-a-kind” outfit for just $20 at her store.
The perfect way to conquer the cold and beat the heat is to layer.
Senior Arlee Post sits in the studio surrounded by sketches, fabrics and the sewing materials she is using on her current clothing collection.
Almost everyday, I get asked the same question: “How are you always dressed so nicely?”
Two Ball State students opened their closet doors and took to social media to sell their used clothing and knickknacks. Megan Taylor and Jessica Liebeno describe themselves as business partners, roommates and friends.
