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Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern


A pair of folded blue jeans on top of a tan canvas bag, both with rainbows and hearts sewn on.

Artist and shop owner Barbara Ruiz talks upcycling, sustainability in fashion

March 9, 2021

Where most people see a dish towel, artist Barbara Ruiz sees a shirt waiting to be upcycled. “Each piece lets me know what it’s going to be next in that weird, artsy way,” she said. The Evanston-based...

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