Student Spotlight: Micaela Dixon

U of T's reputation for a tyrannical-like domination work-wise can be substantiated by every student's opinion on their work load, and how many hours they spend in the library each day. As a result of this, its not uncommon to succumb to the allure of comfort. However, there are some students who choose to maintain their individuality, and don't let their stressful academic lives prevent them from expressing themselves sartorially. At UFashion, we hope to encourage students to do this all the time, and thus, we've decided to highlight those on campus who continuously impress us with how they express themselves through their senses of style, no matter how comfortable sweatpants may be. 

Danny Zuko and Perceptions of Coolness

There was this really cool French kid once – outfitted in Maison Kitsuné and round tortoise shell glasses and tall with a cute accent. We had lunch together a few times at his cafeteria and sat next to each other in class. Romantic freshman dates. He was fun to text, mostly about class and cracking jokes about first year Rotman kids, but whenever we were face to face he’d go silent. I felt like I was interrogating him just trying to hold a conversation. Finally, I gave up, and started sitting in the front of the class where I could pay better attention. I decided he was too cool for me anyway.

Guess Who's Back?

The middle of a new school term means the beginning to a new year for the UFashion blog. My goal for this blog is to occupy a space within U of T’s student culture that encourages individuality, creativity and self-expression. Despite our chosen medium being fashion, we believe creative expression can and should transcend beyond just what you wear everyday. My hope in posting and sharing with U of T’s student population is not simply to encourage you to dress well or have a strong grasp of your colour palette, but to consider fashion as a creative outlet and a dialogue - one that should be contributed to by students.

Swap 'till you drop

This Friday, UFashion Toronto will be holding our second clothing swap. Bring any clean, gently loved clothing, shoes, or accessories you no longer want or can’t see yourself wearing again and swap it out for pieces that call your name and ask you to walk away with them. This is a great opportunity to reinvigorate your wardrobe right before the winter or perhaps find yourself a pick-me-up in the middle of midterm season, without costing an arm, leg, and a long journey through the Eaton Centre to find it. From 1 to 4 in the East Common Room in Hart House you can exchange old garments for tickets for new dresses, blouses, blazers, and more (up to 15 tickets per person).

Even if your closet has already reached a next level stage of perfection and you have nothing to contribute to the swap, $5 will buy you admission and 3 tickets to pick up new goodies. You know, just in case you see something that would make your closet even more perfect. For those bringing items to the swap, admission is $3.00. You can come by starting at noon to drop off your wares. 

Any goods leftover at the end of the swap will be donated to Pegasus Community Project. A Toronto-based day program for adults with developmental disabilities, Pegasus allows them to explore volunteer and employment interests and continue to grow and become self-reliant after they leave school. The program runs a thrift store, located on Kingston Road, which funds many of the project’s ventures and creates volunteer opportunities for participants in the program.

Note that this event is open to everyone, U of T students and the public. Friends are welcome to come and join in the fun.

See you there!

Interested in joining our team? Send us your application!

Hi everyone! We have 4 positions available this school year to any of you who are interested in joining our team. Send us your application by the 26th of September, and we'll consider you for whichever position you're interested in. We can't wait to meet you all! 

1) Blogger Intern

Description

We are searching for a motivated first year to add to our blogging team for the year! The goal is to increase our blogging so that we can grow our weekly readership amongst UofT students.

Qualities

- passion for writing and has a ‘voice’

- excellent written and spoken English

- previous experience with social media

- time management skills

Responsibilities

- write 1 post per week in collaboration with the blogger

- proactively monitor the blog for comments and reply

- bring new and relevant ideas to the blog

2) Events Assistant Intern

Description

The events assistant intern will be at the beck and call of the events manager to help with all the minute details of event planning. This could be anything from booking rooms for a meeting to setting up the decor for our fashion show.

Qualities

- time management skills

- attention to detail

- self starter

- organization

Responsibilities

- assist with all events related activities

- attend weekly club meetings

3) Graphic Media Intern

Description

A graphic media intern will be required to assist in the creation of the posters, tickets, web media, and other media for UFashion. A portfolio and creativity are a must!

Qualities

- experience with Adobe Photoshop or a comparable design program with a portfolio to prove it. (online or paper copy acceptable)

- excellent written and spoken English

- creative and modern designs

- time management skills

- interest in fashion and design, ability to integrate current trends into work

Responsibilities

- attend weekly club meetings

- create all media in collaboration with team

- work on a deadline

4) Press Relations Intern

Description

The PR intern must be solely focused on creating a positive brand for UFashion, online and throughout the school. This job would include sharing updates on social media on a weekly basis as well as throughout events and responding to comments and questions online.

Qualities

- an active twitter and instagram profile with a `voice’

- excellent written and spoken English

- previous experience with social media

- time management skills

Responsibilities

- attend weekly meetings

- proactively post and monitor all social media

- use hootsuite to schedule posts ahead of time

Send a response to the following questions to utorontofashion@gmail.com with the position you are applying for in the heading!

1. Why are you interested in this position? 

2. What are three qualities that make you the best fit for UFashion? 

3. Create an idea for an event UFashion can hold during the school year.

Applications are due Friday the 26th of September at noon!