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Exclusive | NYC’s last fabric flower business has been making celebs shine and beautifying the Big Apple for over a century

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Exclusive | NYC’s last fabric flower business has been making celebs shine and beautifying the Big Apple for over a century

This once-popular Big Apple industry may be wilting, but one business is still blooming. Over a century ago, a bustling Midtown neighborhood was home to an abundance of textile manufacturers, retailers and wholesalers — including dozens of artificial flower makers. “The Garment District was thriving, it was alive — hundreds of thousands of people here manufacturing … Read more

Wham!’s Andrew Ridgeley reflects on 40 years of ‘Last Christmas’: It’s ‘part of the fabric of Chrismas’

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Wham!’s Andrew Ridgeley reflects on 40 years of ‘Last Christmas’: It’s ‘part of the fabric of Chrismas’

When Wham!’s Andrew Ridgeley first heard George Michael give up his heart on “Last Christmas,” he knew the beloved yule tune was something special. The magic moment happened when the holiday spirit hit his late bandmate in his childhood bedroom in London. “We were killing time around his mom and dad’s house. It was a … Read more

This retro fabric is making a big comeback with fashionistas this fall

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This retro fabric is making a big comeback with fashionistas this fall

Stylistas are falling for this retro fabric this season. As temperatures begin to cool and wardrobes are refreshed, suede is making a smooth comeback. Straight from the runways of Gucci, Ralph Lauren and Miu Miu, this ’70s favorite is back, as couture connoisseurs are strutting in suede with skirts, dresses, jackets, boots and more. The … Read more

New York teens create wild prom outfits with funky fabric — duct tape — for design contest

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New York teens create wild prom outfits with funky fabric — duct tape — for design contest

Kids these days aren’t just making wallets out of duct tape — they’re crafting three-piece suits and ball gowns from the stuff. New York’s own Josie Authers and Jessica Ong, both 17, are two artistically adept teens who have created entire ensembles out of the fix-everything tape and earned acclaim as finalists in the Duck Brand’s … Read more