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Exclusive | Goodwill to host an NYFW fashion show for the first time this year — here’s how they’ll turn discarded duds into classy couture

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Exclusive | Goodwill to host an NYFW fashion show for the first time this year — here’s how they’ll turn discarded duds into classy couture

One man’s trash is another man’s couture. At least, that’s Evan Hirsch’s philosophy. The 28-year-old Midtown-based designer went viral on social media in March, after he bought a $6 sheath from Goodwill and transformed it into a sparkly cocktail dress. Now, he’s bringing his reworked thrifted treasures to New York Fashion Week. Evan Hirsch is … Read more

Thieves using discarded airline bag tags for fraud scheme, apparent airport worker claims

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Thieves using discarded airline bag tags for fraud scheme, apparent airport worker claims

A Reddit user claiming to be an airline employee is warning travelers about the possibility of being scammed when it comes to their printed bag tags. Posted in the “r/delta” forum on Reddit, the message is titled, “Toss your bag tags at home.” The Reddit user claimed to be a “baggage claims manager.” The individual … Read more