LOVE AND SUSTAINABILITY ARE IN THE AIR AT FOREVER THRIFTED VALENTINE’S DAY EVENT

On Saturday, Feb 11, Forever Thrifted held its Valentines Market of the year on Main Street in downtown Little Rock.

Dozens of tents and clothing racks were set up in between buildings, with over 30 vendors and artists selling clothes, jewelry, paintings and much more.

The free event ran from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and included food trucks and music. With sunny weather and a warmer temperature, it couldn’t have taken place on a better day.

“I first heard about Forever Thrifted from a friend,” said Paige Henry, a Little Rock sophomore.

“I’ve been to two of their events. It’s a super cool community and a great place to go with friends.”

Forever Thrifted is organized and run by La Rosa Collective, a vintage clothing store that opened in 2021. The message they promote, as seen in their logo is “destroying fast fashion & unchanging individuality.”

It is more important than ever to be more aware of one’s consumption and turn towards more sustainable alternatives, as fast fashion has become more popular than ever before.

Forever Thrifted is a great place to find unique articles of clothing along with supporting small businesses. The types of clothing and items that were seen at every booth varied.

Certain vendors sold their best thrift finds such as vintage Levi jeans or a Christian Dior vest, whereas others promoted their own clothing and designs.

“I bought two t-shirts from a local brand called Freeway Supply Company. I like how unique and different they are from the stuff you see at big stores or online. I also like being able to help out smaller businesses.” said, Mykena Turner, another Little Rock student.

The Forever Thrifted market and swap-meet host an event every month.

They next markets will be March 11 and 25, 2023, the one year anniversary of the event. They post all updates and information on their Instagram, @foreverthriftedswapmeet, or on their website.

BY KATE BENNE