From fashion-forward folks to those who couldn’t care less about what they wear, everybody – and every body – needs clothes. The fashion industry, however, is notorious for prioritizing certain figures and excluding others. Ethical Bodies x the Good-Ish, a new vintage thrift store in south St. Louis, is centering people whose fashion needs are often disregarded by offering plus-size pieces exclusively. Store co-founders Maura Hampton and Erica Hallman discuss the mission of the store, their plans for its future, and speculate why the fashion industry is hesitant to make clothes inclusive for all.
It’s a busy sports weekend in downtown St. Louis as the Cardinals are back home at Busch Stadium, City SC is returning to CITYPARK, and playoff football is making its comeback in St. Louis for the first time since 2004 inside The Dome at America’s Center.
St. Louis offers a variety of water play options for dogs, including splash pads, a saltwater pool, a 18-foot waterfall, and a lake with a dock, all of which require updated vaccinations.
St. Louis spelling bee champ Sonia Kulkarni placed 17th in last week's Scripps National Spelling Bee. In this follow-up interview with the eighth grader at John Burroughs School, she talks about what it was like appearing in the spelling bee for the final time, and her reaction to being eliminated on a vocabulary word — “gainsay.”