A Pretty Little Rebrand
They’re calling it the rebrand of the century. The rebrand no one asked for. UK-based fast fashion brand PrettyLittleThing (PLT) has undergone a full makeover….
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Killer Looks
The animal kingdom raced to the apex of Vogue in 2024, dominating runways and streetwear alike. Cheetah print everything, fawn costumes and fur coats were…
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Unconventional Gift Wrap for the Broke Diva
College students often face an added layer of anxiety around the holiday season. And no, we aren’t talking about finals-induced stress. We’re referring to the…
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Conference of the Parties: Takeaways from COP29
The annual Conference of the Parties (COP) recently held its 29th meeting in Baku, Azerbaijan, from November 11 to 24, 2024. This year, representatives from…
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Indigenous Designers to Know
November is Native American Heritage Month and if you’re looking to refresh your closet (and your mind) with some new names, VALLEY has you covered!…
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Where Fashion Meets a Healthier Lifestyle
This summer, TikTok saw the rise of a style that perfectly aligned with the ‘clean girl’ aesthetic. With everyone loving this aesthetic and trying to…
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Crisis in the Amazon
The largest river in the world is facing severe drought. In any crisis, knowing the facts is key, as it encourages people to enact change. Every…
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PSU’s Food Recovery Network: A Year in The Life
A Fall 2022 survey by Penn State’s Food and Housing Needs found that more than 14% of Penn State students, across all campuses, face food…
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The Sentimental Value of Jewelry
In the fashion world where trends come and go faster than a New York minute, jewelry is a timeless beacon of self-expression. It’s not just…
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Meet VALLEY’s Spring 2023 Fashion Section Opener: Sammy Vaillancourt
Sammy Vaillancourt, a second-year studying corporate innovation and entrepreneurship and psychology, views fashion as more than a way to express yourself, but a means to…
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Ditching Your Unwanted Holiday Wardrobe
Have you ever received unwanted clothes during the holiday season — an ugly Christmas sweater from your grandma, perhaps? Or, are you trying to clean…
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Second-Hand State College
Sustainability is a 2020s buzzword thrown around all too much. Everyone from your favorite clothing companies to your parents is trying to be more sustainable,…
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VALLEY’s Climate Change Update
We can’t lie to you and say there isn’t anything worrisome about 75-degree weather in November, especially in central Pennsylvania, an area that is prone…
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Renting is In, Buying is Out: Our Favorite Fashion Subscription Services
As the sustainability movement has began to make a huge impact in the fashion industry, it’s no surprise that fashion subscription boxes have become increasingly…
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What’s the Deal with Crystal Deodorant?
Crystal deodorant is becoming popular on the internet as a way to practice sustainability and eliminate ingredients like aluminum from the daily routine. So-called natural…
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Organic Eating on a College Budget
Eating organic foods can feel like a near impossible feat for college students on a ramen noodle budget. Whether you’re buying fresh produce, proteins or…
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How Harmful Is Your Microtrend?
The rise and fall of fashion trends have never been linear; modern fashion trends often undergo a cyclical lifespan. When we see someone we admire…
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Online Thrifting — The New Wave
The leaves are beginning to turn and the scent of pumpkin spice is filling the crisp autumn air. Fall is just around the corner, and…
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A Beginner’s Guide to Sustainable Beauty
Are you feeling like your bottles of shampoo and conditioner, practically empty, are really starting to pile up? What about the numerous tubes and cans…
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Streetwear Around The World
What once was considered the humble aesthetic of sweatpants and athleisure wear has now turned into the new phenomenon of fashion. This style is known…
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