The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
Since East Fork started in 2009, its fans have been drawn to a founder’s frank and candid style of communication. Can it stay transparent in a muddy world?
Category: Factories and Manufacturing
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Julia Reichert, Documentarian of the Working Class, Dies at 76
The New York Times – Film:
She took home, to Ohio, a 2019 Oscar for “American Factory,” and in a long career teaching and making films, she paid special attention to working women.
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Who Made Your World Cup Jersey?
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
Garment workers in Myanmar earn less than $3 a day to produce soccer apparel for Adidas. Some say they were fired after asking factory owners for a raise.
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Shaking Off the World’s Worries, Jewelry Focuses on Growth
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
Houses like Bulgari, Cartier and Prada are expanding their factories and adding new product lines.
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In Japan, Artisans Create ‘Cut Glass From Edo’
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
The traditional technique called edo-kiriko is primarily used for drinking glasses, but one company has used it to make watch dials, too.
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In Naples, a Glove Tradition Continues
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
Most gloves are now made using machines, but Omega still makes them with the human touch.
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Alaska Airlines Gives Boeing a Big Order With an Eye to Expansion
The New York Times – Travel:
The carrier’s decision signals confidence in the 737 Max and in the demand for air travel.
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Savoring Bourbon, and Its Storied History, in Northern Kentucky
The New York Times – Travel:
As new distilleries pop up across the United States, the region along the Ohio River remains a particularly exciting destination for spirits tourism.