Humber students hunting for affordable fashion had the chance to go through a large variety of different items for under five dollars at a pop-up thrift shop event at the North campus on March 30.
Thrift with Purpose, an event designed by Bachelor of Commerce - Fashion Management students to raise money for Youth Without Shelter, allowed students to go through affordably priced items such as clothes, shoes, accessories and books.
For many students, especially those managing tight budgets, events like this gives students alternative ways for shopping and boost sustainability and limiting waste through old clothes.
The event was also designed to get students to consider the implications of fast fashion and think about how thrifting is a more environmentally friendly choice while still having the chance to express their personal sense of fashion.
The event is also meant to support students who are struggling with the rising cost of daily living while giving attention to practicing sustainability in day-to-day life.
Pepe Wonkila, second semester student in the hotel and restaurant management program, said the price was right.
“It’s affordable for the students during this economy because it helps students that can’t afford expensive clothing,” he said.
The volunteers' goal for this event was to build an inclusive space where students from Humber can find something that’s affordable and useful for their own needs.
The pop-up also included as a social space, allowing students to create connection and have conversations about each others sense of style and sensible shopping.
Ashley Grieco, a fourth semester student in the Bachelor of Commerce - Fashion Management program, appreciated the focus on sustainability.
“Taking used clothing promotes second hand shopping which removes fast shopping and has the sustainability impact for students.”
