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Lee Jeans is a Proud Maker of 'Mom Jeans'new
In the United States, Lee markets jeans worthy of mockery on Saturday Night Live. But in Europe, its products are considered stylish and high-end.
Philly Fashion Designer Melanie Brandon Turns Guns into Things of Beautynew
Brandon wondered what she could do about such a large and formidable problem as citywide gun violence. She was just a fashion designer, after all. Then it struck her: Take the guns out of circulation. Melt them down. Turn them into jewelry.
Philadelphia City Paper |
Makia Harper |
11-25-2008 |
Fashion
The Rise of Slow Fashionnew
The Bay Area fashion scene has long been outshined by New York and LA. Now, a group of independent fashion supporters is trying to take the lead in sustainable fashion. Can they succeed?
East Bay Express |
Kathleen Richards |
11-12-2008 |
Fashion
Neon is Officially Back in Fashion on the Slopesnew
Skiing has a bright future. And not just because the world's most popular winter sport has regained its long-standing edge over its upstart rival, snowboarding. A word of caution, though: break out the Vuarnet sunglasses. Why? Because neon is back.
The Georgia Straight |
Jack Christie |
11-11-2008 |
Fashion
Pull Up Your Obamas: Beyond Shepard Fairey's 'Hope' Teesnew
The Obama political-merchandise machine has grown to epic proportions. And why not? Obama is the smartest, best-dressed, best-spoken, most energetic and beloved entity to come along in politics in a long time. People would not only die for him, they would wear flip-flops with tiny plastic Obama bobble heads for him.
L.A. Weekly |
Gendy Alimurung |
10-31-2008 |
Fashion
Back to Basics: Fashion in a Dire Economynew
Opinions abound on how dire economic trends are steering fashion trends this season, but one thing's for certain: prepare for a fashion season branded with the B-word—basics. Basic garments, basic colors, basic footwear, basic spending habits.
Chicago Newcity |
C.J. Arellano |
10-29-2008 |
Fashion
Trendzilla: Babies for Obama!new
Instead of pastel pinks and powder blues, BabyWit.com has been selling its unique range of baby and toddler clothing since 2003 -- lately it's Baby Wit's political tees that have been receiving the most attention.
The Clothes That Got Me Laid Tracks Sartorial Choices on the Sexual Playgroundnew
The blog, run by 28-year-old Emily Bartlett Hines, weaves the details of amorous hookups with the duds that made them possible, all with the thoughtful and inquisitive tone of an enthusiastic sexpert.
Nashville Scene |
Tracy Moore |
10-03-2008 |
Fashion
What's a Fashionista To Do During the Recession?new
Find your personal style in well-made clothes that will last. Pick up a few pieces at a time at swap meets, estate sales, or hidden local boutiques -- it doesn't have to be brand new, mass-manufactured or designer to be amazing and affordable.
Pasadena Weekly |
Karol Ann Bergman |
09-23-2008 |
Fashion
Wearing the Message: Politics + Culture + Art = A T-Shirt Revolutionnew
The new generation of the T-shirt is increasingly defined by message, meaning and personal propaganda. In this presidential election year, such content is reaching a fever pitch.
Santa Fe Reporter |
Zane Fischer |
07-03-2008 |
Fashion
Heavy Baggage: Celebrity Purse Culturenew
If Freud is right and the purse is metaphor for the vagina, what does that say about the new rent-a-purse phenom and our celebrity worship?
North Bay Bohemian |
Hannah Strom-Martin |
06-27-2008 |
Fashion
Your Wardrobe May be Ripe for a January Rejignew
The repurposing trend is hot globally and locally as eco-minded designers create one-of-a-kind pieces from found clothing.
The Georgia Straight |
Angela Murrills |
01-11-2008 |
Fashion
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Our Corsets, Our Selvesnew
A journey through the Baltimore pinup revival scene.
Baltimore City Paper |
Violet Glaze |
01-08-2008 |
Fashion
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I Will Not Love You Long Timenew
Originally founded as a surfwear company in 1992, Blacklava has come to be known for their shirts and sweat shirts championing various worthy Asian-American rights issues.
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Chicago Fall Fashion 2007new
We invited a dozen regular Chicagoans with singular style into the studio and asked them to create an outfit on the spot from clothes and accessories provided by local designers and retailers -- combined with some of their own favorite items, of course.
Chicago Reader |
Heather Kenny |
09-17-2007 |
Fashion
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