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The Fashion Class

Love out, love in with SummerSkin

Chelsea Maier has "upendo" tattooed along her ribcage, the Swahili word for love.  This ink is a constant memory of working in Africa and defines her apparel and accessories line, SummerSkin....

Wolf Circus: jewelry without boundaries by Fiona Morrison

Handmade jewelry for the beautiful, brainy, bold and badass.

A history of plaid: from railway to catwalk

For 35 years, my father wore a plaid flannel shirt to work. As a shipwright and glorified Mr. Fix-It, his uniform changed marginally from day-to-day.  Tucked into faded jeans from Mark’s Work...

Pro style tips with Gastown shopping trip

Jessie Carlson and Michelle Addison from Jessie Carlson Wardrobe held their private Gastown Shopping Trip at three of Gastown’s stylish boutiques last week: The Block, One of a Few, and...

Bill Cunningham New York, a life of fashion photography

One camera, an aging bicycle, and a heart-melting smile -- fashion photographer Bill Cunningham and his lifelong love of fashion has inspired viewers from around the world. The new documentary...
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