Who said Boston isn’t Fashionable?
- Camila Peña
- Nov 13, 2024
- 2 min read
Become Attuned to Boston’s Thriving Fashion Scene
by Camila Peña
You may have heard that Boston’s fashion scene is incomparable to what you’ll find in other major cities centralized around the arts, such as New York City and London. Is it fair to deem this stereotype correct?
I’d like to challenge this preconceived notion by sharing some ways in which those who are interested in fashion can conserve this interest in Boston and connect with others who share the same passions.
Flea Markets:
If you live on Boston University’s Fenway campus, you may have been acquainted with the Station’s Fenway flea market. Their market is just a small preview of Boston’s vintage and secondhand market. Beyond the several vintage and secondhand shops that surround BU’s campus, such as Brookline’s Buffalo Exchange and Allston’s Vivant Vintage, there is always a chance to find your new favorite vintage item at Boston’s flea markets.
There are several Instagram pages that advertise weekly pop-ups and information regarding how to get involved with the secondhand market within the city. These are known but not limited to @found.boston, @_hasslefleamarket, @originalmarkets and @select.markets. Several of the markets are also currently taking vendor applications, such as @fenwayflea.
Community Fashion Events:
A newer and larger attempt at bringing together the fashion community within Boston is Nicole Saliba’s @letsgetdressedboston. She has made efforts to create opportunities for fashion-centric individuals within the city to come together by hosting events. This has effectively worked towards community-building and creating larger values in exercising creative expression. Saliba has held several events that have continued her business’s goals, including a fashion show: The Narrative. She has also held a handful of parties, such as her “Prom Redo” event.
Follow her Instagram to keep up with upcoming events!
University Societies/Associations:
Home to several universities, Boston has become a prime location for several student-run organizations and communities which includes several fashion-oriented ones. Whether you are interested in fashion design, advertising, styling, writing, or another craft, there are guaranteed opportunities to exercise these passions. BU has several clubs and organizations that fuel these passions, including the Buzz itself and the Fashion and Retail Association.
The Fashion and Retail Association has brought together students interested in fashion across all the various schools within the city by holding shopping and networking opportunity events.
Volunteering for Organizations:
A sure way to get involved with the smaller fashion communities within the city and have the opportunity to add experience to your resume is to volunteer your fashion-related skills to local organizations. Combining fashion, female empowerment, community-building, and service, Dress for Success Boston provides women in Boston with the aid necessary to secure employment, confidence and as result: a better future. If you would like to contribute to their cause, check out their employment opportunities!
If you are interested in more hands-on experiences in fashion design, volunteering at Boston’s performing arts centers and programs may be the perfect opportunity to break into the industry. Some notable opportunities within the area are Wheelock’s Family Theatre’s volunteer program and the Boston Ballet’s costume shop volunteer opportunities.
Comments