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The Daily Free Press

The Independent Student Newspaper at Boston University.

The Daily Free Press

The Daily Free Press

Emma Clement | Graphics Editor

An ode to Audrey Hepburn | It’s All Been Done Before

Erica Schwartz March 5, 2025
Hepburn was a style icon for what she specifically wore, but I think she was even more iconic for wearing what she wanted without any regret.
People shop in Vivant Vintage on Newbury Street. The store officially opened this location Saturday. AVA RUBIN/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Vivant Vintage opens second location on Newbury Street, aims to “dress everyone”

Brontë Massucco March 4, 2025
While Newbury Street is known for drawing in large crowds on weekends, a line of shoppers took over the sidewalk as they waited for Vivant Vintage’s new location to officially open March 1.  Justin Pomerleau, owner and CEO of Vivant Vintage, opened the business’s flagship store in Lower Allston in 2014. Opening a location on Newbury Street has always been a dream of his. 
Loved by Celia, sophomore Celia Drury’s passion project, combines her love for passion and art with custom-designed and upcycled clothing. Some students at Boston University pursue gig economy jobs to follow their passions, for financial reasons or to further their careers in a specific field. KATE KOTLYAR/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

BU students’ side-hustles are helping them make money, prepare for future

Camille Bugayong September 18, 2024
Students at BU are balancing gig economy jobs, or side hustles, with their studies in pursuit of passion, financial gain and career goals.
(From left) Suraj Nellore, Illiana Arroyo, Jason Wexler and Devin Hirsch display their $50 thousand prize won at the Business Sustainability Case Competition at the Questrom School of Business on Nov. 18. PHOTO COURTESY OF DAVE GREEN

BU students win $50,000 in Questrom sustainability competition

Sophie Lewis November 30, 2023
Four Boston University students won the second annual Questrom School of Business $50K Sustainability Case Competition on Nov. 18.
Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist

Sustainability in style: Credo and Covet

Kendall O’Brien March 31, 2023
Trends aren’t always worth following, but one trend consumers should subscribe to is sustainability. Consumers have taken a newfound interest in eco conscious actions, and stores are taking notice.
Haley Alvarez-Lauto | Graphic Artist

Is Fast Fashion Unavoidable? | Is it Just Me Or

Grace Donahue October 13, 2022
Fast fashion has become a bit inescapable.
clothing items in a thrift store

Boston’s thrift stores talk growing student interest

Ramsey Khalifeh April 29, 2021
Boston thrift stores reflect on growing business, as well as the sustainable aspects of the business.
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