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While you might look amazing in your latest clothing purchase from Temu or Shein, its journey will most likely end in a landfill. 

The 7th annual Rags $2 Riches fashion show wants to highlight thrifted clothes, give them a high-end twist and show you can still look fly in second hand apparel. This is a celebration of sustainability, style and the long lasting impacts of buying used clothes. 

Stephanie Bedell founded the Rags $2 Riches Fashion show and she is also a wardrobe consultant, specializing in plus-size fashion. She joins the show to talk about thrifting and the runway styled garments from Salvation Army Stores that will be featured at the event. 

Hear more stories from The Metro on Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2025.

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This has been one of the coldest weeks of winter, but it’s warm inside the LOVE building. 

Tomorrow night is the final instalment of the Love@Nite:The Sun Inside series. The evening is sponsored by local non-profit Arts and Scraps and audiences can expect live soulful performances from three local artists. 

The evening will also feature warm charcuterie provided by Yum Village and non-alcoholic drinks to wash it all down. The event is free and open to the public with an RSVP. 

Executive Director Kwaku Osei joins the show to talk about the LOVE Building and Love@Nite:The Sun Inside. 

Hear more stories from The Metro on Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2025.

Listen to The Metro weekdays from 10 a.m. to noon ET on 101.9 FM and streaming on-demand.