Bloom Archives
Fashion & Shopping
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Two Young Entrepreneurs Create Underground Streetwear
While most of their peers are navigating the ins and outs of college, Bloomington natives David Norris, 19, and Evan Lutes, 20, are making…
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Rebloomed Clothes & Erode Apparel Making Custom Upcycled Fashions
Indiana University sophomore Daisy May started her business, Rebloomed Clothes, as a high school senior. “I have been interested in fashion design since I…
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Mirth—A Pop-Up Boutique Finds a Permanent Home
Mirth co-owners Amanda Forgas and Kelly Jennings were struggling to get the fledgling boutique up and running earlier this year when a mistake gave…
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UU Art Fair & Bazaar at 60 — Still Supporting Social Justice
An event that began as a way to support civil rights in the 1950s continues today, helping support social justice efforts here and around…
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Lee Loves
Bloomington’s fall season is full of traditions and sensual delights—from tailgating and trick-or-treating to gazing at the brilliant foliage, sipping cider, or crunching into…
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EllieMae’s Boutique Now Open on Downtown Square
A decade after it opened in Solsberry, Indiana, offering soaps, perfumes, and similar small items, EllieMae’s Boutique has grown up and found a new…
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Where to Find Pre-Owned Bargains and Help Those Less Fortunate
Bloomington’s bargain hunters regularly make the circuit of our area’s reliable resale emporia looking for everything from toys and trinkets to furniture and formal…
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Lola + Company: Fashions for All Ages
Customers of Bloomington boutique Lola + Company know if something is for sale in the store, it has owner Lisa Orme Richardson’s stamp of…
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Local Designer Gives New Life to Keepsake T-Shirts
Fashion-savvy Bloomingtonians seeking a personal touch for their wardrobe might consider the unusual creations made by Jane Matranga. Since she retired from teaching fashion…