A designer dressed Chappell Roan with seaweed. But don’t expect to find the approach in stores — yet

NEW YORK — At her kitchen stove, fashion designer Caroline Zimbalist looks like an alchemist at work as she stirs a pot full of corn starch and a thickener made from seaweed. The peppermint-scented mixture glitters as she carefully pours it into silicone molds of hearts and leaves. When the material hardens, Zimbalist will stitch…

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Quinceañera's Fashion Boutique brings style, tradition to Marshall | News

Quinceañera’s Fashion Boutique brings style, tradition to Marshall | News

Editor’s note: This is part of an occasional series of stories spotlighting Marshall-area businesses owned by members of our Hispanic community. Customer service is top-of-mind for any business, but at Quinceañera’s Fashion Boutique in Marshall, excellent service is the top focus. Nereida Estrada Jimenez always believed having a clothing store was something she wanted. From…

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"I definitely fell into it in the past."

‘The charm completely wore off’

The cost of living continues to increase, driving some to consume more fast fashion, as they believe they’re getting more bang for their buck with these often inexpensive items. However, one Gen Z fashion designer recently explained to the New York Post that the cost of fast fashion adds up. What’s happening? Maddie Langshaw, an…

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