Students at the University of Tennessee browsed, purchased and sold vintage clothes and accessories on Thursday, Oct. 9, outside of the Student Union. Hosted by the Sustainable Fashion Club at UT, the market was a success for both customers and vendors.
A total of 12 vendors set up their booths of vintage finds, hoping to encourage students to shop sustainably. The purchasing of fast fashion amongst college students has grown tremendously due to low prices and convenience. Tyler Jordan, the vice president of the Sustainable Fashion Club at UT, explained that prices at the market aim to fit the budget of a college student.
“Majority of us don’t have $80 to spend on a jacket,” Jordan said…