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Current Reading, Plus-Size Wars
Ginia Bellafante has written an article long waited for, a review of the "little effort to reflect the realities of the customers' proportions." Perhaps manufacturers and advertisers might notice the ever-enlarging numbers of clothes left on the rack at the end of the season, , seemingly designed for the tween population rather than the women who could only imagine the clothing on their 13 year olds, rather than themselves. more »
Voices in American Fashion and Design USA: Contemporary Innovation
"Not long ago, the making of craft conformed to well-established traditions, and was considered distinct from the creation of design. Today, the difference is not as simple. Techniques and methods usually associated with craft are being used by designers to expand the boundaries of design." more »
Producer to Rely On: California's Landmark Vineyards Consistently Produces Top-Rated Chardonnays
Food pairings: In general, Chardonnay complements crab, lobster, scallops, salmon, shrimp, and other seafood, chicken, veal, dishes made with butter and butter sauces and cream and cream sauces. more »
Scandal! The Financial Crime Exhibit and Shopping for Gifts
The Museum of American Finance is presenting an exhibit that chronicles the most notorious of American financial scandals as well as featuring unique gifts in the Museum shop such as the Pink Zipper Bank. more »
