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Is ‘Dry Clean Only’ a big lie? An expert reveals which fabrics really need to be dry cleaned

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Is ‘Dry Clean Only’ a big lie? An expert reveals which fabrics really need to be dry cleaned

If you’ve gotten into the habit of lugging your wool knits, cashmere cardigans and silk blouses to the nearest dry cleaners, this news may transform your laundry routine — and your budget. Turns out, ‘Dry Clean Only’ could be a total lie. “It’s just easier for a lot of brands to just put that on everything,” … Read more

Former restaurateur crafts teddy bears for the grieving using sentimental fabrics

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Former restaurateur crafts teddy bears for the grieving using sentimental fabrics

She’s investing in a bear market. A once-successful Wall Street restaurateur whose business was 86ed by the pandemic is cashing in on an unlikely second career — sewing one-of-a-kind memory bears for families across the country. Jin Kim, 64, spent her first 30 years in New York City catering her raw fish and rice delights … Read more