Chico's refreshes mannequins with playful retro look
The article notes Chico's has rolled out new mannequins replacing the angular two dimensional forms used before. The new designs resemble cheerful retro pinups wearing tunic tops and capris, aimed at a fun upscale resort wear vibe. Claire Brooks of ModelPeople endorses the move as smart.
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Ae Teat Gee
Saks Fifth Avenue
Neiman Marcus
Nordstrom
BCBG
Barneys
Sisley
C-Mart
Chico's
Claire Brooks
ModelPeople
Silent mannequins through the ages and body realism
Quotes from Valerie Steele of the Fashion Institute of Technology discuss evolving mannequin realism. The piece notes plus size figures and provocative features as stores test new presentation, with sources from Valerie Steele and Claire Brooks at ModelPeople.
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Valerie Steele
Fashion Institute of Technology
Oldest zoo animals face rising geriatric care needs
Philadelphia Zoo keeper notes Spot 25, a 25 year old spectacled langur, showing advanced cardiac disease. The piece surveys aging zoo populations, noting 20 plus animals outlive typical lifespans, and outlines research aims on cognition and long term welfare.
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Philadelphia
Mandy Fischer
Spot
North America
BooBoo
Twigga
Betsy Karkowski
Andy Baker
Zoo
Lisa Faust
Chicago
Lincoln Park Zoo
Robin Barbiers
Lincoln Park
Ohio wines featured at FAVA silent auction this weekend
Firelands Association of the Visual Arts hosts a silent art auction at FAVA in Oberlin from 7 to 10 p.m. Saturday. Ten Ohio wines including Klingshirn Winery selections from Avon Lake will be showcased with tickets at 35 dollars single and 65 dollars for a couple.
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Ohio
Klingshirn Winery
Avon Lake
Firelands Association of the Visual Arts
FAVA
S. Main St
Oberlin
Edward Mantey
Claudio Salvador
Firelands
Delaware
Klingshirn
Lee Klingshirn
Ohio State
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