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Shop Talk : Martha's Vineyard stores 50 years and still going
Brickman's was first opened in 1913 as a cobbler shop and has evolved into a year-round go-to store for footwear, sporting goods, clothing, and toys for the entire family. Speaking of family, it is the oldest Island store that is still owned and …
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Natural-fiber clothing that can power your smartphone
By Kirsten Korosec | April 20, 2012, 4:00 AM PDT The clothes on your back could someday keep your smartphone, computer and MP3 devices charged and ready to use, thanks to research underway at Colorado State University. CSU researchers and students are …
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Breezy billowy summer

Breezy billowy summer
Fabrics like linen jersey, cotton silk and silk tussar, are adding the unkept look with creases to heighten the relaxed feel in these fabulous fabrics. Tassels are back to play a vital role in making summer fashion more glamorous.
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What I Might Wear to the Party
I refer here to the clothes in your closet you keep for the life that exists only in your head. Ask any woman. Aspirational dressing is part of our collective unconscious. For M., it's a black, ankle-length Max Mara dress, of paper-thin Italian linen.
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Japanese design 101

Japanese design 101
From furniture, ceramic ware and clothing to fashion accessories and pots and pans, Atomi (rendered with a lowercase “a” in its branding) specialises in products designed and crafted by Japanese artisans. Run by husband-and-wife team Andrew Tan and …
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'Designer menswear market has come of age'
Dongre says her menswear line will be a mix of ready-to-wear options such as traditional sherwanis, kurtas, jodhpuris, fluid cotton and linen shirts. "My focus is on fuss-free, great quality fabrics, clean and simplistic menswear line.
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'Today You Will Be With Me in Paradise'
And they cast lots to divide his clothing. And the people stood by, watching; but the leaders scoffed at him, saying, "He saved others; let him save himself if he is the Messiah of God, his chosen one!" The soldiers also mocked him, coming up and …
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Laundry for Foodies: The Dining Room Meets the Laundry Room
These days, silk goes straight to the dry cleaner. But when cotton, linen, or synthetic/synthetic blends are involved, this is how I tackle the job. The more red wine I enjoy, the more likely I am to get it on my clothes. Usually when I'm wearing white …
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ALPHA MALE: Handling Spring Events + Other Challenges
Spring is upon us, and as a clothier, I notice two things; people are happier and countless clients come to us in a pinch seeking clothing for an upcoming fundraiser or charity event. There must be some type of science to support my hypothesis, …
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Newly discovered advertising art illustrates Indy's past
Payne would spend the next week going through vintage post cards, letters from decades past, clothing from the 1920s. She even found a locket that matched one in a photograph of her great-great-aunt. Then one day, Payne peeled away some yellowed …
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Recycling to aid Fire Fighters Charity

Recycling to aid Fire Fighters Charity
Firefighters in Winchester City Council parishes are now urging residents to support the scheme by recycling unwanted clothing, linen, handbags and shoes to help protect the environment and raise money for a good cause at the same time.
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Sizzling fashion trends for summer
As far as everyday casual wear is concerned it will be a combination of cotton, linen and khadi pants." The accessories will also take a lead with light footwear like canvas shoes, flip-flops and jute chappals. And just as summers bring in the heat, …
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I'm a self confessed brandophile: Arry Dabas
I love brands, I can never seem to get enough of them and since my clothes are always high-end and chic, I can afford to carry off a casual look and still look fabulous. 2. I alternate between the semi-formal shirt paired with linen or cotton pants or …
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Voucher Codes Site DiscountVouchers.co.uk Helps Brits Save at Debenhams, M&S …
UK consumers know and trust Marks and Spencer as a provider of high quality clothing and homeware, and this week sees the DiscountVouchers.co.uk site offering new savings there. A visit to the voucher codes website right now lets shoppers browse new …
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A fashion oasis in a desertscape

A fashion oasis in a desertscape
Women can choose from loose linen dresses, sets of tailored jackets and pants and a selection of lace and fringed dresses. Men will no doubt rejoice to find viscose shirts in a wide cut divided into two different hues ‏(aqua and navy blue or yellow and …
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Creative Union Gallery: Outside the mainstream
By Harry Kane Nestled in the heart of Union Square, a railroad style art space showcases a wide variety of paintings, clothing and an assortment of chotchkie's. The Creative Union Gallery, which used to be called, It's a Gift, is an extension of the …
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Soccer pro preps for fashionable future
It's cool when people want to wear your clothing.” While Rogers isn'ta schooled designer, he does have input on colors, styles and fabrics, which are primarily cotton, linen and bamboo. Rogers relies on his personal style to guide the way.
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Ask a Designer: Less is more in window treatments
"I stick with linen and cotton," says Flynn, "then drop them off to a seamstress to be lined so they hang nicely. Next, I have the tops sewn 'soft top' style, which is a straight stitch that gives a casual, relaxed look. Then drapery hooks are added.
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Summer 2012 fashion trend: Sweet sorbet coloured plus size clothing

Summer 2012 fashion trend: Sweet sorbet coloured plus size clothing
Sweet sorbet coloured plus size clothing is a key trend for this coming Summer, and Evans have stocked up on lots of super yummy treats for us to wear when the sunshine fun times kick in. Lemon-ice yellows and strawberry pinks feature heavily, …
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From Plastic Bottles to Fashion Apparel – The Latest in Sustainable Clothing …
So it is really a natural step for Jackpot's designers to include recycled polyester in the clothing collections, which also feature organic cotton, linen, alpaca wool and Tencel. The elegant grey dress, adorned with three exotic parrots, …
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Resort Wear: Our Prelude To Spring

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Resort Wear: Our Prelude To Spring
Soon the store will be carrying dresses in soft colors and flowy linen tops by designer Trina Turk—all new for spring. Capricorn boutique owner Lisa Ovadia says the store is already showing lots of light bright colors, crochet, and lace.
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Bag to basics
PHOTOS: PUBLICITY Accessory designer Mahin Hussain sticks out like a colourful thumb, decorated with pop art, in a market that seems to only recognise and patronise clothing designers. Yet, she has stood her ground for creating delightfully vibrant and …
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Zagat's 2012 survey picks Toronto's best restos and settles the average …
But the winners weren't all about linen tablecloths and tasting menus: The Burger's Priest, with its epically greasy Vatican City burger, broke the top three for best food, while pan-Asian chain Spring Rolls was voted most popular restaurant (proving …
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Bounce(R) Fabric Softener Teams up with Stage Play Love, Loss, and What I Wore …
Black clothing is classic, stylish, and an undeniably integral part of every woman's closet, which is why Procter and Gamble's /quotes/zigman/238894/quotes/nls/pg PG +0.74% Bounce(R) fabric softener is partnering with Love, Loss, and What I Wore to …
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Mumbai is weird and wonderful
These are the Dhobi Wallahs (“laundry people”). They spend their lives washing clothes and linen in the streams around their houses. They have contracts with all the major hotels, hospitals and clothing manufacturers in the city. …
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Dress up for the Dragon
The fitted and flared dresses and the printed crop trousers are not to be missed. Other pieces include glamorous dresses and tunics, and hem dresses and tie front shirts. Linen clothing with loose fitting necklines, jerseys and lightweight shorts take …
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Green Globe announces new partnership in Turkey
OrganicEra is a supplier of high-quality textile products such as towels, bathrobes, and bed linen, made of both organic and conventional cotton. OrganicEra also supplies 100 percent organic clothing like T-shirts, sweatshirts, shorts, underwear, …
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Worried About Air Pollution? Don't Hide Indoors
It may be best to toss out the carpets, drapes, and cloth-covered furniture (and maybe even the bed linen and blankets) just so the high-tech air-conditioner can do its job. INDOOR POLLUTION is at its heights. Modern architecture has also cut off …
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