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Peninsula artist Whitney Alyssa Parker has a solo exhibiion at M Stark Gallery in Half Moon Bay July 4-Aug. 17. Courtesy Whitney Parker. In the hands of Peninsula mixed media artist Whitney Alyssa Parker, torn painted paper is transformed into dreamy landscapes, with soft colors and eye-catching shapes and dimensions. Parker describes her work as…
I would never leave the house without a good pair of earrings. I have hundreds, which I find everywhere, high and low, from markets in Syria, Marrakech and India to designer and vintage shops. My collection ranges from colourful to diamanté, elegant to cheap and gaudy – the longer and bigger the better. I consider them essential for…
Amazon Prime Day is the perfect time to refresh your wardrobe, and if you’re a fan of figure-flattering fashion, bodycon dresses can be an ideal option to check out. This event on Amazon brings together some massive deals and offers on some of the finest products and brands, like gadgets, electronics, fashion, and a lot…
Here’s an example of fate putting you where you should be: there was a girl at the airline who said, “When you go to London, you can stay at a boarding house on Sloane Street for $6.” I did, and I remember walking down King’s Road and at the time everything was grey — the…
Summer is here and if you love French style as much as I do, you’ve come to the right place! Those who read my stories regularly know I’m a bona fide French girl at heart—especially when it comes to my style. I’ll always favor nonchalant, effortlessly chic outfit formulas that embody the French aesthetic we…
Cellulose-based textiles present a valuable opportunity to enhance sustainability within the textile sector. Traditionally, cellulose fibers are predominantly derived from wood pulp; however, recent research led by Chalmers University of Technology demonstrates the feasibility of utilizing agricultural residues from wheat and oat as alternative raw materials. The proposed process offers advantages over forest-based cellulose production…
For labels like Nouchi’s, it’s become impossible to keep up with the bigger players. Pharrell Williams took over the courtyard of the Centre Pompidou for his Louis Vuitton show, and Anderson’s Dior runway was decorated with two art pieces worth millions, which were directly transported from the Louvre and the National Museum of Scotland. Who…
Next week, Nike’s Jordan brand will release the Air Jordan 40, the latest model from the iconic basketball sneaker franchise originally introduced for Michael Jordan in 1985. While the shoe is designed with on-court performance at the forefront, it’s also meant to stand out beyond the hardwood, with a sleek look and design ethos that…
With his calm and cool demeanor, fashion disruptor and multi-hyphenate Virgil Abloh artfully challenged the fashion industry’s traditions to leave his mark as a Black creative, despite his short-lived career. In the years since his 2021 death at just 41, his vision and image still linger. Pulitzer Prize-winning writer Robin Givhan sheds new light on how Abloh ascended the…
DETROIT LAKES, Minn. — On a perfect summer day, few things ruin the mood like buzzing mosquitoes or greasy, chemical-smelling bug spray. That’s why one Detroit Lakes woman has created a stylish and scent-free alternative. Barb Owen-Boerger is the founder of Getaway Kimonos, a business that makes insect-repellent apparel designed with both fashion and function…