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    3Apr, 2023
    Jim Shulman: The Paris shop was the go-to place in Pittsfield for ladies’ fashions | History




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    The Paris shop was opened in Pittsfield in 1921 by Abraham Schwartz and his stepfather, Isadore Koblinsky, on North Street. It operated 58 years, becoming one of the city’s most popular local apparel shops. 




    In the 1950s and 1960s downtown Pittsfield had over 100 retail businesses, with the bulk of them apparel stores.

    One of these that always puzzled me, at least for its name, was The Paris shop. The store was a small family-run operation that stocked the latest in women’s outfits, dresses, skirts, blouses, sweaters and more.

    My mother and sisters were frequent customers for the latest fashions. Many of my classmates got their high school prom gowns there and eventually their wedding dresses as well.

    The store was popular and the salespeople were helpful people. One of my friends recently shared when shopping for her wedding gown in the

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    1Apr, 2023
    TikTok can’t get over huge Indiana school with fashion room, auto shop and natatorium

    The size and amenities of an Indiana public high school were shown off in viral TikTok videos, and the internet is amazed.

    The tiktok.com/@carmeldeca/video/7197937009938156842″ data-ylk=”slk:Carmel High School DECA club;elm:context_link;itc:0″ class=”link rapid-noclick-resp”Carmel High School DECA club took TikTok viewers on a tour of the school, which offers plenty more than a typical high school.

    Their gyms and cafeterias — plural — only touch the surface of what the Indianapolis-area school provides students. If the gyms weren’t enough, they also have their own wrestling room and natatorium, an indoor swimming center.

    Carmel High School features a spacious auditorium and modern library, along with a cafe, planetarium and its own TV studio and live radio room.

    The tour continued, as viewers got a peek into the school’s auto shop, wood shop and one of their many cooking rooms.

    A second video showed multiple symphony rooms and rooms dedicated to

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    31Mar, 2023
    Gabrielle Union’s Daughter Kaavia Shows Off Her ‘Pretty Girl’ Walk to Model Her New Shady Baby Shop


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    Kaavia James is a star (duh!), and what does every star need? Their own merch, of course! Now, Gabrielle Union and Dwyane Wade’s 4-year-old daughter has a brand-new collection of toddler and kid clothes in her new Shady Baby Shop — and it’s exactly as cute as you think. The mini fashionista showed off her new namesake sweatshirt yesterday, and she’s a natural.

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    “Shady Baby’s taking over the fashion scene, one stylish piece at a time!” the video posted to Kaavia’s official Instagram account was captioned. “The official Shady Baby shop is here!” (EEEEEEEEE!!!!) The excitement is so real.

    In the video, Kaavia struts her stuff down the living room to Big Boss Vette’s “Pretty Girls Walk.” She’s wearing a Shady Baby sweatshirt,

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    27Mar, 2023
    Fashion icon, influencer: Who is Hong Kong socialite Abby Choi?

    Less than two weeks ago, Ms Abby Choi was on the cover of fashion and luxury lifestyle magazine L’Officiel Monaco, looking glamorous in a nude-coloured gown.

    By Tuesday, the 28-year-old model had been reported missing. And on Friday, her headless body was found in a village house in Tai Po, a suburb in Hong Kong.

    Ms Choi, who was a fashion icon and media personality, had made a name for herself as one of the most sought-after influencers in the industry.

    She had a keen eye for style and an ability to mix and match pieces in ways that made her a trendsetter. With more than 84,000 followers on Instagram, Ms Choi had fans not only in Hong Kong, but also around the world.

    She was a regular attendee of Paris Fashion Week and had been featured in numerous big-name magazines such as Elle, Vogue and Harper’s Bazaar. Ms Choi

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    26Mar, 2023
    Kevin O’Connor, Wine Garden and Doggy Fashion Show: Here’s what you can expect at the PA Home and Garden Show March 2-5 | Sponsored Content




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    If you’re heading to this year’s PA Home + Garden Show, here are a few tips:

    Come with a lot of questions, an empty stomach, and enough room in your vehicle to take home your plant and home decor purchases.

    And come prepared to be inspired.

    After a two-year hiatus, the PA Home + Garden Show returns to the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex in Harrisburg March 2-5 under new management and with a new emphasis on offering fun, educational and inspirational experiences.

    Gone are the days of strolling through row after row of vendor booths. Today’s customers want something more, says show manager Jenna Naffin of Marketplace Events, the new producer of the PA Home + Garden Show. Marketplace Events produces over 75 similar shows across the country.




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    “We know what the trends are in renovations and focus our features on it,” Naffin says. “It’s really about learning what the

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    24Mar, 2023
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    The 10 best Presidents Day 2023 deals you can still shop

    From startups to online

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    23Mar, 2023
    Akinyi Odongo: Fashion guru who dressed Margaret Kenyatta, Martha Karua
     Akinyi Odongo has dressed people of note including former first lady Margaret Kenyatta and Martha Karua.

    When it comes to fashion, Akinyi Odongo, OGW, is a name to reckon with. She has dressed people of note, from former first lady Margaret Kenyatta since 2013, to Narc Kenya party leader Martha Karua, and many other dignitaries.

    When former US President Barrack Obama visited during his summit, she was the only fashion designer that participated at the United Nations and exhibited her work. Her work in fashion also saw her receive the Order of the Grand Warrior (OGW) award last year.

    It shouldn’t be a surprise, therefore, that once again, she was the only individual from the fashion industry who was recently appointed as part of the newly unveiled Talanta Hela committee, but how she ended up there is a lesson in courage and in the power of speaking up.

    In an

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    22Mar, 2023
    The Guide to Eating, Drinking, Shopping and Soaking Up Culture During London Fashion Week

    What to watch

    “The Sleeping Beauty”

    “The Sleeping Beauty” was the first ballet performed by the Royal Ballet at the Royal Opera House after World War II. A revival of the original staging, this repertory combines magic and fairy tale with Tchaikovsky’s tunes and Frederick Ashton’s references to Marius Petipa’s emblematic choreography.

    The Royal Opera, Bow Street, London WC2E 9DD

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    “Romeo and Julie”

    Staged at the National Theatre, Gary Owen and Rachel O’Riordan direct the modern love story of Romeo and Julie, characters inspired by Shakespeare’s play. Romeo struggles being a single dad while Julie is working toward accomplishing her dream of studying at Cambridge. Despite being each other’s first love, being together becomes complicated when life and family enter the picture.

    The National Theatre, Upper Ground, London SE1 9PX

    Jim Steinman’s “Bat Out of Hell”

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    Jim Steinman’s “Bat Out of Hell.”

    Jim Steinman’s “Bat Out of

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    21Mar, 2023
    Jeans4you.Shop Unveils A Stylish Collection Of Jeans For Men…
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    LEWES, DELAWARE, UNITED STATES, February 25, 2023 /einpresswire.com / — Jeans4you.shop is proud to announce the launch of its latest jeans collection for men. With a wide range of styles and sizes to suit all shapes, budgets, and tastes, the store offers customers fashion-forward pieces that are perfect for any occasion. The store has something for everyone, from denim jumpsuits to jeans dungarees, and denim rompers.

    Customers can find exclusive denim wear at affordable prices, including men’s red jeans , men’s biker jeans, men’s patchwork jeans , men’s embroidered jeans, oversized denim jackets for men, men’s black jean jackets, hooded jean jackets, and grey ripped jeans. In the online store, shoppers can also purchase denim overalls, shorts, pants, and jackets in men’s and women’s sizes, ranging from 28 to 44 inches. In addition, they offer stylish overalls, jean dresses, and denim skirts made

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    20Mar, 2023
    FOUR new retailers to open in shopping centre
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    FOUR diverse new businesses are set to open their doors this spring in a Poole shopping centre.

    Kingland, the retail high street neighbouring the Dolphin Centre, has announced a variety of new independent businesses joining its offering.

    As the scheme heads into its second term since launching in April 2021, four new retailers – Jay & Co, Boiler Room Records, Titanium Flower and Brakeburn – are all due to open in early spring this year.

    Jay & Co is opening its first brick-and-mortar store in collaboration with Restored Retro on March 13. The reclaimed, restored and reimagined furniture retailer was founded by television presenter Jay Blades.

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    Bournemouth Echo: KINGLAND in Poole

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    It will take over the old Pen Gallery unit with the adjoining wall removed for the two businesses to co-habit a larger space together.

    Boiler Room Records opened its

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