Hemp fabric faces U S import rule and price hike
In New York AP reports hemp fabric, valued for its environmental qualities and textured look, remains illegal to grow in the United States, forcing imports. FIT instructor Owen Sercus notes no connection to marijuana and cites designer use by Ralph Lauren and Calvin Klein. He also describes adapting Western looms for hemp fiber length.
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New York
United States
Owen Sercus
Fashion Institute of Technology
Sercus
Ralph Lauren
Calvin Klein
Sereus
The
Hemp Industries Association
Knee care advice and injury prevention from orthopedists
Article summarizes knee pain causes and gender differences, listing common knee conditions such as runner's knee and osteoarthritis. It covers symptoms, when to worry, and practical prevention like strengthening quadriceps, proper training, stair and hill work, cycling, water aerobics, soft running surfaces, downhill caution, and appropriate footwear.
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American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons
Hene Springer
Cosmopolitan
Mary Lloyd Ireland
Kentucky Sports Medicine Clinic
Ben E. Benjamin
Muscular Therapy Institute
Cambridge
Mass
Ireland
Add a splash of color to chase winter blues in fashion
Spring color ideas arrive in wardrobes with shiny fabrics, icy pastels, and bright winter tones. Designers advise pairing pale shirts with dark suits, breaking up black with pastel hosiery, and avoiding white in slushy weather while embracing bold or shimmering accents for a spring hint.
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Francine Parnes
Toni Turner
J.C. Penney Co. Inc
Dallas
Janice Hayes
Jacobson
Birmingham
Mich
Hayes
Judi Wolf
Denver
Turner
J.C. Penney
Michigan
Pins highlight Maryland children's plights in art pins
Real Maryland children stories accompany colorful polymer pins raising awareness and funds for Voice for Kids and Advocates for Children and Youth. The project blends art by About Faces with poignant cards detailing poverty, abuse, and teen parenthood, urging advocacy and policy action.
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Weseling LaTisha
Adam
Danielle
Maryland
Voice For Kids
Frederick County
Advocates For Children and Youth
ACY
LaTisha
Kid Pins
Howard County
Jan Schmidt
Ms. Schmidt
ACV
Ms Schmidt
Emily Daniel
Federal
Frederick
Ms. Daniel
Schmidt
Advocates For
Kate Spade Bags Shake Up Post Prada Fashion
Time magazine hails Prada as a 1890s LV analog, but critics doubt the label. Kate Spade rises as an affordable alternative, offering classic, durable handbags from $135 while Prada tops $300. Spade’s nylon use and restrained design aim for lasting style over fleeting trends.
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Time Magazine
Miuccia Prada
Fashion Gestapo
Prada
Pierre Cardin
New York
Spade
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Hhuny
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Daniel
Child Care Consortium
Carole Faulder
Department of Social Services
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Sonaol
Regh
Oes
Kate Spade
Ati
Hermes
Mademoiselle Magazine
Barney's Department
Saks Fifth Avenue
Bergdorf Goodman
Neiman Marcus
Japan
Italy
London
Harvey Nichols
Carol Lister
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