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Peggy was in London at the end of December, and of course found time to go thrifting. She filed this report. In the United Kingdom, if you’re looking for thrift stores, you’ll want to search for “charity shops.” Customarily, they are single stores run by churches and nonprofits. But several British charities, including The Salvation [...]
As second semesters begin across the country, let's study why college towns almost always have good consignment and thrift shops. The answer: It saves money and lets students dress in on-trend fashions. “College girls use their old clothes to buy new clothes,” said Kelly Long, manager of Fifi’s Fine Resale on Main Street in downtown [...]
As Arctic air hovers over many states, our thoughts turn to fur. Fake fur. There's been innovation aplenty in the fake fur universe, with improved fabrics that truly mimic the real thing. That innovation has been going on for awhile, Allison learned when she spotted a gorgeous "mink" 1950s swing coat with rolled cuffs as [...]
Patt Morrison, the revered Los Angeles Times writer and columnist and Emmy and Golden Mike-winning public television and radio broadcaster, is known for her intelligence, love of history, wide-ranging interests – and for her spectacular wardrobe, always complete with millinery. “Patt the Hat” is a public figure, in demand on panels and conferences, and her [...]
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