Monthly Archives: February 2009

In Tough Times, Tailors and Cobblers Thrive

Posted on February 21, 2009 by customclothingstore

Joe Lynch, owner of Glenn’s Shoe Repair, replaces a band of rubber on a snowcat boot at his shop in Kalispell, Mont. Around the country, cobblers, tailors, car mechanics and bike, vacuum, watch and television repairers are reporting strong revenues … Continue reading →

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DKNY Spring 2009 runway show, New York

Posted on February 19, 2009 by customclothingstore
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Fashion sees the end of the runway

Posted on February 13, 2009 by customclothingstore

In September 2008, Dutch design duo Viktor & Rolf did the unthinkable: They relinquished a coveted runway spot at Paris Fashion Week, opting for an online presentation instead. The Spring 2009 show was staged in their Amsterdam studio and then … Continue reading →

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