Pricey fashions echo past Sears catalog looks
The book Everyday Fashions of the Fifties as pictured in Sears Catalogs shows 1950s style through black and white Sears catalog photos. It notes price shifts since then and features items like a wool tweed skirt suit with suede trim at 26.98 and a slim dress with a brocade bolero jacket at 14.50, plus Hercules leather bomber jackets and Davy Crockett outfits for kids.
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Sears
Dover Publications
Joanne Olian
Sears, Roebuck & Co
Cartier Restores Pati ala Diamond Necklace for Exhibition
The 234.69 carat Patiala necklace once owned by Maharajah Bhupindar Singh was lost and found, then restored by Cartier. It will be shown in San Francisco Chicago New York Palm Beach through key dates in November to January. Also promoting a line of Free Martha and other political slogan T shirts from Y Que online.
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Patiala
Maharajah Dir Bhupindar Singh
Cartier
Martha Stewart
Y-Que
Martha
Winona
Winona Ryder
Yque.com
Fragrances Introduce Fresh Notes and Desert Blossoms
New fragrance lines spotlight Calvin Klein Crave Grass with fresh scent and cardamom warmth, plus birchwood. Avon Dreamlife blends apricot passionflower nectar bangalore roses amber patchouli sandalwood and Moroccan winter mimosa in a woody floral.
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Calvin Klein
Bangalore
In Thursday's Accent Teens Name A Hot Clothing Brand
A feature explores how teens choose names for a trending clothing brand and how the identity shapes style and social signaling. The piece highlights teen influence, branding ideas, and the role of language in fashion trends.
Sweat suits surge back into mainstream fashion
The trend draws support from Jennifer Lopez and Gwyneth Paltrow with a push from upscale retailers like The Gap and DKNY. Protections hinge on casual silhouettes and jersey fabrics, though fashion consultant Leon Hall dismisses sweats as gym attire only.
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Jackie White
Knight Ridder
Lauren Hutton
DKNY
Jane Fonda
New York
Norma Kamali
Allen
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London
Lopaty
Italy
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Paul Green
Fifth Avenue
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J.lo
Hall
Kansas City Star
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