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    12Oct, 2023
    Are men’s jumpsuits in style?

    Dear Answer Angel Ellen: I read in your column that you’re a big fan of women’s jumpsuits because they’re a one-stop solution for “what to wear.” But you didn’t mention men’s jumpsuits. Are they considered fashionable, or would I be laughed out of town if I wore one? — Thomas J.

    Dear Thomas: Jumpsuits for men are high fashion and turning up on runways all over the place. To say they’re not for Everyman is an understatement. But if you hang out with people who are on the cutting edge, plenty of moderately priced options won’t make you regret experimenting without the wallet pain of Prada, Bode, Alexander McQueen, etc.

    Macy’s (macys.com), to cite one example, carries the Indiana-based Berne label, the venerable workwear brand (established 1915). They’re from Berne’s “heritage collection” at prices under $50. And, in the same what’s-old-is-newagain vein, my grandpa wore

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    9Jun, 2023
    New men’s clothing boutique opens in Old Town
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    A display of clothes and accessories at Above Snakes. (Courtesy of Adrift a Dream Photography)

    Throughout a decade working for the tech industry, Nadia Mousleh traveled to cities large and small around the U.S. There was one constant between them — while there were always a plethora of women’s clothing boutiques, there was another untapped market.

    “There’s no men’s boutiques — ever!” Mousleh exclaimed.

    Mousleh wanted to change that in Albuquerque with her new shop, Above Snakes, at 414 Romero NW in Old Town. The boutique is filled with a mix of vintage clothing and new clothing made using sustainable fabrics like cotton, linen and hemp in a range of prices. She also sells wallets and jewelry made by local artisans, as well as a several small-batch wellness products.

    Soft fabrics in neutral colors fill the store. Mousleh stocked the store with “slow fashion” clothes

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    14Apr, 2023
    UGA student runs online fashion boutique Katie Bop | Arts & Culture

    Kate Walsh, an intended finance major, is not a normal sophomore at the University of Georgia. Since July 2021, she has run an online boutique called Katie Bop that sells tops, skirts, jewelry, shoes and more for any occasion. The clothes are funky, colorful and sparkly, meant for more than just an everyday outfit.

    The products tailor well to high school girls and young adults alike, but according to Walsh, her target market is college students. This market was exactly what helped Katie Bop grow as a small business.

    “Being in college, I am surrounded by my target market 24/7,” Walsh said.

    This, combined with growth on social media, made Katie Bop gain popularity in only a few short years. The business is even gaining customers from other universities such as the University of Alabama, Clemson University and Auburn University.

    Walsh first got the idea for Katie Bop before

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    27Mar, 2023
    Dakota Johnson Is 50 Shades of Chic at Milan Fashion Week

    When it comes to fashion, Dakota Johnson‘s taste is far from singular.

    Case in point: The Fifty Shades of Grey star’s latest look. Dakota stepped out at Gucci’s Milan Fashion Week runway show Feb. 24 clad in a sheer bodysuit from the luxury label. She paired the plunging top—which featured Gucci’s signature Diamante pattern—with a black blazer and miniskirt that were also embroidered with the brand’s logo.

    The 33-year-old completed the sultry number with black translucent tights from Calzedonia, knee-high boots, oversized sunglasses and a Gucci bag studded with silver spikes. For jewelry, Dakota wore delicate gold pieces, including a dainty chain necklace by Mikimoto with pearl detailing.

    While her rocker chic ensemble is a departure from the dramatic, flowy gowns she often wears on red carpets, it nonetheless turned heads at the star-studded event, which was also attended by Salma Hayek and Jodie-Turner Smith. 

    Previously, the

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    10Mar, 2023
    Tanzanian Fashion Designer Accuses Fmr. Biden Govt Official Of Stealing Her Luggage And Wearing Her Clothes | News

    Samuel Brinton, a former Biden administration senior Department of Energy official, has been accused of luggage theft by a Tanzanian fashion designer.

    Brinton is facing charges for alleged airport baggage theft following reports that he is in the habit of stealing women’s luggage at airports to take their clothes, which he proceeds to wear to public events.

    Brinton, who is non-binary, was released from a Minnesota facility Wednesday, Feb. 22, without bail.

    After Fox News reported about Brinton’s luggage charge, Asya Khamsin, a Tanzanian fashion designer, searched for him and saw Brinton wearing the custom-made clothes that she had reported missing from a Washington, DC, airport in 2018.

    The fashion designer who has made her own clothing for years, tweeted photos showing some of the clothes she lost and then Brinton wearing the same outfits

    Khamsin wrote: “My name is Asyakhamsin tanzanian fashion designer based in houston Texas USA.

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