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Is Worth, worth It……. To be sustainable is an essential component of modern life, and its effects on the environment must be taken into account. Although more expensive, sustainable products are worth the extra money in the long run. By making sustainable purchasing decisions, we can help create a healthier world and a better future. Lets Dig in Worth is a small initiative started by goodwill industries partnership with Fanshawe College to repurpose end of use textiles. The Comfortable Floral pants you can wear in Spring… Repurposed from old Cotton bedsheets makes it one of a kind. Sustainability is the...

“The Story” was created as a sustainable fashion project by Fashion Marketing & Management students, where the students hand-curated every piece of clothing and accessories to give these items a second story. The Story´s Purpose The purpose of “The Story” is to promote sustainability. This collection also shows how people can be fashionable and have good quality pieces while supporting slow fashion. From denim pieces to dresses, every hand-selected piece has been curated to target men and women. Aside from clothing and accessories, the collection also features funky and vintage glassware like ceramic cups, wine glasses, plates, and more. Denim...

Many of our customers have been fascinated by one of Live Chic's newest additions, Cut & Crafted, which not only draws attention with its artistically distinctive display at the front of our store but also with the way their products are made! Cut & Crafted's sustainable rings are made from repurposed skateboard veneers. What's cool is that skateboard decks come in all sorts of colours and patterns, so each ring is entirely one-of-a-kind. By transforming discarded decks, these beautiful and eco-friendly pieces capture the essence of skateboarding.  Beyond their aesthetic appeal, these rings make a statement about sustainability. Skateboard decks...

Hi, my name is Erin! I am currently at Fanshawe completing the Fashion Marketing & Management program.  I work at Live Chic in Fanshawe College, and I am here to tell you about one of my favourite products we have in store! Mimi & August candles not only help you relax but help you save the planet! These candles are 100% vegan and cruelty free and made from biodegradable soy wax.   As I am in my last semester at Fanshawe I had adapted many important skills in school that I can apply in my work outside of school. I...

Hi, this is Chloe. I am a student in the fashion marketing management program. We are running our school retail store this semester. In this article, I am going to talk about my experience at Live Chic and introduce my favorite product from Live Chic.    My Experience with Store Management, Merchandise, and Product Selection at Live Chic.  Communicate with wholesalers to get the best price and enough products. Displaying the products in the store to make it more attractive and comfortable for customers to get the products. Regularly select the products. Stock the products that sell well and return...