The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
Shane Jones is a couturier of sorts for surfers who want more from the typical wetsuit.
Category: Textiles
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The Lower East Side Fabric Store That Helped Outfit ‘Bridgerton’
The New York Times – Travel:
Mendel Goldberg, a Jewish immigrant from Poland, opened his shop in the late 1800s. Four generations later, it’s a go-to destination for top costume designers.
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A Hawaii Shop Turning Oahu’s Invasive Trees Into Surfboards
The New York Times – Travel:
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Ancient Art or Fashion Forward? Both, Says a Top Batik Designer
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
Josephine Komara has redefined a cultural expression that was intricate and lovely but so locked in tradition it bordered on staid. “Tradition is the way we are,” she says. “Modern is the way we think.”
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Rahul Mishra and Luxury South Asian Wedding Wear
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
On July 3, the designer is making another appearance at Paris Haute Couture Week. South Asian wedding wear helps keep his business of “mindful luxury” thriving.
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Princess Leia’s Dress From the Original ‘Star Wars’ Is Up for Bids
The New York Times – Film:
A ceremonial gown worn by Carrie Fisher was believed to be destroyed after the production of “A New Hope,” but it was recently found in an attic and restored.
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Mastering the Art of Layering Rugs: a Step-by-Step Guide
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
Layering rugs is cheaper than buying a single large one, and cozier, too: “When you start layering rugs, it begins to feel like home.”
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A British Fabric Collection That Feels Straight Out of ‘Bridgerton’
The New York Times – Travel:
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