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The Kirkwood Call

New year, old rules

New year, old rules

Jane Roy, New editor September 19, 2023

As the summer comes to an end and pool days turn into school days, students are left with one question: what should I wear? You may be like me, having collected American Eagle tiny tops and jean shorts...

Over 100 billion garments of clothing are produced and sold each year, with 92 tons of this clothing ending up in a landfill within a year.

What’s the rush?

Anna Dalziel, features writer February 1, 2023

Patchwork denim, corset-style tops, printed jeans, micro mini skirts, sweater vests, cut out tops, trucker hats, parachute pants. New trends surface weekly; it is rare they last more than a few months...

In 2022, a TKC survey reported that 32% of KHS students thrift regularly.

Secondhand clothes turned vintage

Kylie Madden, features + in-depth editor January 11, 2023

Roland Bradshaw, freshman, was originally drawn to thrift stores because of their cheap prices, but now, after discovering what Goodwill’s myriad of fashion could bring to his everyday look, he has continued...

Here are some alternatives to popular yet overpriced items I think you’d like.

Dupes to your favorite products

Jane Roy, opinions editor October 31, 2022

If you’re anything like me, you don’t care about the name on the tag, but rather the quality of the product: Hi, let’s be friends. Here are some alternatives to popular yet overpriced items I think...

Elliot Manley, sophomore, believes clothing shapes a person's identity.

Rewriting clothing norms

Sophia Webb, entertainment writer October 30, 2022

As Elliot Manley, sophomore, walks down the aisles of Target searching for a new pair of pants, he browses for something that will bring him more comfort than a soft fabric can provide. Manley believes...

In an age where fashion trends come and go, you barely have enough time to know what's in style before it's not.

A new look at old clothes

Anna Newland and Elizabeth Niedringhaus April 1, 2022

In an age where fashion trends come and go, you barely have enough time to know what's in style before it's not. Second-hand shopping has become a beacon of light through an endless cycle of fast fashion....

Shirts can serve as a first impression for some. What type of shirts you wear can give a little hint as to what you are like. Take this quiz to find out what top you should wear.

What type of shirt should you wear?

Lila Shepard, news editor February 1, 2022

Everyone loves a good shirt. It is one of the most basic pieces of clothing. The shirt was invented after humans decided dress-like togas were annoying and pants were cool. Pants without a shirt are like...

A.J. Titsworth is working to release clothes for his new brand: Prosperous.

Live long and prosper

Tom Mueller, editor-in-chief January 25, 2021

A.J. Titsworth, senior, released the first designs of his burgeoning clothing brand, Prosperous, to the business’ Instagram page Nov. 30. To Titsworth, the brand’s release is the culmination of years...

Harry Styles ad[dress]es controversy

Harry Styles ad[dress]es controversy

Morgan Hooker, artist January 17, 2021

Harry Styles’ Vogue cover triggered major controversy with heated comments on both sides. Thousands of people weighed in on the topic, including Candace Ownes and Logan Paul. Not everyone appreciated...

Featured in this image is Zach Baynham (left) and Avery Martine (right) who are the two creators of the Instagram thrifting account lou.thrifts.

Fighting fast fashion one post at a time

Lila Shepard, features writer October 22, 2020

Thrifting has become more popular as vintage styles have made a comeback. Zach Baynham and Avery Martine, KHS seniors and close friends, are the creators of an Instagram thrifting account. Their account,...

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