The largest student-run magazine gathered at Crybaby's, a bar in downtown Gainesville, to celebrate one of fashion's biggest nights.

Met Gala watch party hosted by Rowdy Magazine this year

By Alexis Carson | 6:00am

This year, Gainesville’s student-run arts and culture magazine, Rowdy Magazine, hosted a viewing party for the fashion world’s equivalent of the Oscars, the Met Gala.

The UF Thrift Club aims to promote sustainable practices and educate its members on the consequences of fast fashion.

UF Thrift Club tackles fast fashion

By Anushka Dakshit | Sep. 16

Kayla Burnett wears one of their custom clothing items. Burnett hopes to create a safe space for LGBTQ and non-binary individuals by providing the freedom to explore their identity through art.

Neitherandboth introduces gender-neutral clothing to the Gainesville community

By Bryce Brown | June 14

Y2K trends have made a comeback, and many are nostalgic to students at UF. They indulge in these trends, reminisce on their childhood with the Bratz and look forward to the re-releasing of the original dolls in honor of their 20th anniversary.

UF students pull inspiration from 2000s trends and Bratz dolls

By Karter Nancy | June 3

Tomi Adesogan created the Instagram-based shop EarringsByTomi, a passion project she started just two months into the COVID-19 pandemic. Within days, she took on another mission to support racial justice causes.
(Courtesy to The Alligator)

EarringsByTomi: UF student starts handmade jewelry business

By Alejandra Zamora | May 24

Josh Rittenour, owner of vintage Gator shop Dave's Freshly Used, goes through a bin of merchandise at his pop-up stand on Sunday, Feb. 28, 2021. (Photo by Chasity Maynard)

UF alum ‘Dave’ keeps it fresh

By Christian Ortega | Mar. 29

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Inspired by Sam Smith’s “Love Goes” album merchandise, these flowers took Vanessa Villarreal 15 hours to paint.

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UF alumna behind Lion’s Den Creative collaborates with Lee Jeans

By Katie Delk | Jan. 25

Vanessa Villarreal worked with Lee Jeans to gift nine celebrities hand-painted jackets.

Masked customers shop at the new Gainesville store Wednesday.

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Clothing retailer Anthropologie opens first Gainesville store Wednesday

By Valeriya Antonshchuk | Jan. 13

The chain will bring its upscale women’s fashion to Butler Town Center.

The AUK Market offers masks from two local makers.

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Local vendors offer fashionable face masks

By Kristin Bausch | Jan. 11

Students can shop small for face masks as in-person classes resume.

Maria Blokhina, a 25-year-old UF graphic design graduate student, created Thriftika to encourage fashion consumers to shop ethically through trade.

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Thriftika’s clothing library gives garments a second life

By AJ Bafer | Nov. 30

The project encourages sustainability through fashion trading

The Gainesville thrift store, Flashbacks Recycled Fashions, located at 220 NW 8th Ave., has seen a surprising burst in customers wanting to expand their style following this year's COVID-19 pandemic shut downs.

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Flashbacks Recycled Fashions is stayin’ alive after 34 years

By AJ Bafer | Nov. 16

The thrift store has experienced a wave of traffic despite pandemic restrictions

UF students, Sophia Paige (left) and Valerie Muzondi (right) both think fashion shouldn't have rules.

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Fall fashion-forward: Throwing out old rules

By AJ Bafer | Oct. 7

The fashion calendar’s restrictions aren’t a priority for students

Thrifting Club hopes to educate its members on issues pertaining to fast fashion with activities and workshops once it can meet in person.

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Thrifting Club at UF creates community through sustainability

By AJ Bafer | Sep. 29

The club plans to host virtual events throughout this semester

Pictured above is Outreach Thrift Store, located at 2430 NW 6th St.

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Vintage Clothes Have Gainesville Students Running to Thrift Stores

By Jared E. Johnsen | Feb. 11, 2020

The resale market is growing 21 times faster than the retail market

The Gainesville community visits the Florida Vintage Market at Bo Diddley Plaza on Oct. 6.

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Vendors come together at the Florida Vintage Market

By Trey Ecker | Oct. 10, 2019

32 vendors attended the event

Handmade tote bags hang for sale in Mia Crisostomo's tent at the Gainesville Indie Flea Pop Up market Sunday. The bags, repurposed out of thrifted shirts, are just one of the ways Crisostomo's business promotes sustainable fashion.

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UF student grows her eco-friendly business

By Samantha Scribano | Oct. 2, 2019

Redefined Goods made their presence at Indie Flea for the first time.

Sam Salay helping a customer at the AUK Market.

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The other side of thrifting: the vintage process explained

By Brittany Wallace | July 24, 2019

There’s a lot more that meets the eye

Free Store attendees can either donate or come and claim clothes for free.

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Free Store supports LGBTQ+ community material needs

By Harley Smith | June 20, 2019

‘It’s about solidarity, not charity’

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Affordable Student Shopping

By Lily Girton | June 19, 2019

Dress chic for cheap

Imani Selvon is a 20-year-old UF dance sophomore. Her usual outfits for school consist of a T-shirt with leggings because she is a dance major. Don’t let her casual look fool you, she is completely dedicated to fashion in her spare time. She is constantly getting inspired by magazines, TV shows and Instagram. Selvon likes to DIY her own clothing sometimes too.

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Student fashion feature: Keeping it casual and daring to be different

By Brittany Wallace | May 17, 2019

Imani Selvon is a 20-year-old UF dance sophomore. Her usual outfits for school consist of a T-shirt with leggings because she is a dance major. Don’t let her casual look fool you, she is completely dedicated to fashion in her spare time. She is constantly getting inspired by magazines, TV shows and Instagram. Selvon likes to DIY her own clothing sometimes too.