Monthly Archives: August 2008
In Peru, animal fleeces can be golden
In this Andean nation far from glamorous runways, some of the most fashionable residents have four legs: vicunas, alpacas and llamas. Exports of the animals’ fleecy coats have nearly doubled to more than $43 million in the past four years, … Continue reading
Posted in Fabrics, Fibers, Definitions
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Learn how to make your own leather shoes
Two cobblers, will travel. The last two weeks of October (20-24 and 27-31) two Budapest, Hungary shoe makers will be in New York. You can attend one week, or both in order to learn how to make your own leather … Continue reading
Posted in Men's Shoes, Women's Shoes
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Sample sales going on now in NYC
Sample sales are the great opportunity to find bargains from top designers. 30-75% off of items that cost a weeks pay for some. Sample sales from the buisness perspective, are ways retailers discard an excess of merchandise. Now that sample … Continue reading
Posted in Men's Suits
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