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Job Op: Paid Internship
Haute couture and expensive ready-to-wear expert Claire Shaeffer is looking for an intern. She is located in Palm Springs, CA and have a home office. She has a collection of 1500+ garments and about 5000 books. She writes books and magazine … Continue reading
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Haute Couture techniques with expert Claire Shaeffer
By Anna Yanofsky The only thing better than spending a long morning ogling a rack of couture garments, is doing so with an expert guide. In her many years as one of sewing’s premiere Haute Couture technique experts, teachers, and … Continue reading
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Some thoughts on the McQueen exhibition and related topics
A couple of days ago I finally found the time to see the McQueen exhibition at the Met. To avoid the long lines I arrived before ten AM on a weekday, I usually try to avoid crowded places but I … Continue reading
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TSA Textile Study Tour to South Korea
THE TEXTILE SOCIETY OF AMERICA ANNOUNCES: Traditional and Contemporary Textiles in South Korea A STUDY TOUR, SEPTEMBER 15-26, 2011 Registration deadline July 1, 2011 The Textile Society of America Inc. offers study tours and professional development opportunities focused on textiles. … Continue reading
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TSA Study Tour to South India
THE TEXTILE SOCIETY OF AMERICA ANNOUNCES: TSA Study Tour to South India October 23-November 6, 2011 Registration deadline July 29, 2011 The Textile Society of America Inc. offers study tours and professional development opportunities focused on textiles. This fall the … Continue reading
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My Family Portrait
This photograph, of my parents and I, was taken in 1977. I love the VERY 1970s style of my parents’ outfits, especially my father’s unbuttoned shirt. Sharon Roter To enter My Family Portrait book giveaway see details here
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My Family Portrait
This is a picture of my family in High Park in Toronto. My parents, especially my mom, were always buying me clothes. In this case, my mom picked out my denim jacket, which I think looks pretty cool. I still … Continue reading
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My Family Portrait
I love this photograph of my maternal grandparents, Esther and Ruben, on their wedding day, 1927 Morocco. I am especially intrigued by the contrast between their fashionable European dress and the Moroccan carpet in the background. Esther gave birth to … Continue reading
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Book giveaway!!!
On Pins and Needles celebrates a year and you win!!! To celebrate our one year anniversary On Pins and Needles is giving you the opportunity to win a copy of the book Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty. What do you need to do? Send … Continue reading
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Aimee Mullins talks to Harold Koda
In conjunction with the exhibition Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty, model, athlete and actress Aimee Mullins and Harold Koda, curator in charge will meet to discuss art, fashion and the unique body as object of beauty. Mullins, who had both her legs amputated … Continue reading
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