Swedish Folk Weavings for Marriage, Carriage, and Home 1750-1840 Preview Night

Join us for a sneak preview of Swedish Folk Weavings for Marriage, Carriage, and Home! This exhibition features rare and artful cushions and bed covers woven by women for their dowries and households. Dating between 1750 and 1840, these textiles reflect the influence of trade and depict everything from exotic birds to Roman mosaics. The

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Port— A Sustainable Fashion Show in Philadelphia PA

Port— A Sustainable Fashion Show in Philadelphia PA ✦ Join us for Port— A Sustainable Fashion Show, celebrating collections by 7 independent designers with environmentally conscious practices in the Greater Philadelphia area! Event Details: Date: December 9th, 2023 Time: 6 PM, show will start at 6:30 PM sharp Location: Asian Arts Initiative,1219 Vine Street, Philadelphia,

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Cozying Up

5 Locally Made Textiles to Keep You Warm This Winter By Emily Kovach Coats from Meri Fete Meri Fete is a small fashion label founded by Meri Lazar and her daughters. Together, they create one-of-a-kind, demi-couture pieces meant for women who want something with better fit or quality than clothing off the rack. Much of

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Bamboozled

by Denise ShardlowPeople often ask me why i became a fashion designer. My reply: It’s just something I’ve always done.

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