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London’s V&A to Host David Bowie Archive at New East London Location

by Monica C. Smith

LONDON — The Victoria and Albert Museum has secured the rights to the archive of David Bowie, the cultural institution revealed Wednesday.

Beginning in 2025, the archive of more than 80,000 items that connect to the artist’s six-decade-long career will be made available to the public through the creation of The David Bowie Centre for the Study of Performing Arts at V&A East Storehouse, in Stratford’s Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park.

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The acquisition and creation of the center were made possible thanks to the David Bowie Estate and a donation of 10 million pounds from the Ukrainian-born, American-British businessman Leonard Blavatnik’s family foundation and Warner Music Group.

Quilted two-piece suit, 1972. Designed by Freddie Burretti for the Ziggy Stardust tour.

The quilted two-piece suit, 1972. Designed by Freddie Burretti for the “Ziggy Stardust” tour.

Tristram Hunt, director of the V&A, said: “David Bowie was one of the greatest musicians and performers of all time.…Bowie’s radical innovations across music, theater, film, fashion and style — from Berlin to Tokyo to London — continue to influence the design and visual culture and inspire creatives from Janelle Monáe to Lady Gaga to Tilda Swinton and Raf Simons.

“Our new collections center, V&A East Storehouse, is the ideal place to put Bowie’s work in dialogue with the V&A’s collection spanning 5,000 years of art, design and performance,” Hunt added.

The archive contains a wide range of items that include handwritten lyrics, letters, sheet music, original costumes, fashion, photography, film, music videos, set designs, Bowie’s own instruments, album artwork and awards. It also includes more intimate writings, thought processes and unrealized projects, the majority of which have never been seen by the public.

Fashion highlights among them include the Ziggy Stardust ensembles designed by Freddie Burretti, Kansai Yamamoto’s dazzling creations for the “Aladdin Sane” tour, and the Union Jack coat designed by Bowie and

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SHOPPING

Jim Shulman: The Paris shop was the go-to place in Pittsfield for ladies’ fashions | History

by Monica C. Smith




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The Paris shop was opened in Pittsfield in 1921 by Abraham Schwartz and his stepfather, Isadore Koblinsky, on North Street. It operated 58 years, becoming one of the city’s most popular local apparel shops. 




In the 1950s and 1960s downtown Pittsfield had over 100 retail businesses, with the bulk of them apparel stores.

One of these that always puzzled me, at least for its name, was The Paris shop. The store was a small family-run operation that stocked the latest in women’s outfits, dresses, skirts, blouses, sweaters and more.

My mother and sisters were frequent customers for the latest fashions. Many of my classmates got their high school prom gowns there and eventually their wedding dresses as well.

The store was popular and the salespeople were helpful people. One of my friends recently shared when shopping for her wedding gown in the 1970s, she picked out a beautiful dress and the clerk quoted her a very reasonable price.

My friend gave a deposit and when she returned, she learned the wrong price was given. The correct price was nearly four times the amount she was quoted. Despite the error, the store owner made good on the original offer.

This owner was Abraham “Abe” Schwartz, who was not only a nice guy but a hard-working and honest businessman and the uncle of my close friend, Rhoda Pomerantz. Abe was originally from Tarnow, Poland, and came to this country in 1910 at the age of 10.

His mother, Pauline, a young divorcee, wanted to find a better life and place to raise her son. They settled in Chicago where she met and married a skilled tailor named Isadore Koblinsky. He and Pauline had three more children including my friend Rhoda’s mother, Ann.




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JEWELRY

Design Your Own Jewelry | Allurez

by Monica C. Smith

One of the best things about Allurez is that we allow you to design your own jewelry. Whether it is a ring, earrings, monogram, or pendant, you can customize a beautiful piece of jewelry and we will make it to your exact specifications. These custom pieces make great gifts for any occasion, including engagements, anniversaries, and even birthdays. Our monogramming options include pendants, earrings, rings, and even men’s items like cufflinks and money clips. To customize these pieces, simply choose your favorite style and we will handle the rest, adding the first, middle, and last initials that you request. These pieces are available in many different metals and lettering styles, as well. Diamond pendants are an ideal custom gift for anniversaries or other special occasions. We offer Bezel settings for round diamonds, and traditional four-prong settings for every shape.

You can also choose from yellow gold, white gold, or platinum for your setting and chain. Any of these pendants would look great with a coordinating ring or earrings, but they make great stand-alone gifts as well. Earrings make a great complement to your partner’s existing engagement ring, so they are a great anniversary gift. Our site allows you to easily customize a pair of earrings to suit your tastes. Choose from several different settings, including Bezel, martini, and basket settings, and eight different metals, including gold, platinum, and palladium. We also offer halo style settings that include a halo of smaller diamonds surrounding the center diamond.

You can then choose from our wide selection of diamonds to find one that fits your vision. Your partner will love these custom designs. Perhaps our most exciting design-your-own jewelry offering is our selection of custom engagement rings, which include both diamond and gemstone settings. You can choose from thousands of settings,

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FASHION

Meet the Indigenous designers shaking up Milan Fashion Week

by Monica C. Smith

Sage Paul has championed Indigenous fashion in Canada for more than a decade. The Toronto-based Dene designer and Indigenous Fashion Arts (IFA) executive’s next mission: breaking down barriers in the global industry. This week, Paul has brought six Indigenous designers from across the country to Milan Fashion Week to showcase their work at the highly regarded trade show WHITE Milano (Feb. 24-27).

“I want our work valued. It’s not a token,” Paul tells The Globe and Mail, while sitting near Toronto’s Harbourfront Centre, where the Indigenous Fashion Arts Festival was held last June. WHITE attended last year’s festival and subsequently signed on to feature a different group of Indigenous Canadians each year until 2025. “WHITE Milano values craftsmanship, quality, luxury and one-of-a-kind pieces, which aligns with the work happening in our community,” explains Paul.

This is Paul’s first time taking a delegation abroad and the first international trade show for the designers, who will have access to the 16,000-20,000 visitors at WHITE, including local suppliers, prospective luxury partners and buyers like department stores Saks Fifth Avenue and Hudson’s Bay. For these rising stars and the broader fashion industry, it is a crucial moment in the emergence of Indigenous culture on mainstream platforms.

But many Indigenous designers need support accessing mainstream knowledge and opportunities, Paul explains. At the beginning of her career, Paul admits she felt like a “fish out of water” at standard fashion shows which featured requisite struts, stares and industry seriousness. “For a long time, the fashion industry has been an exclusive space, gate-kept by aristocrats, socialites and financially wealthy people. I am none of those things,” says Paul.

It is vital for organizers such as WHITE to provide additional labour to support designers and educate the industry on how to work with Indigenous people, says Paul.

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Extensive archive of David Bowie’s work to be made public in 2025

by Monica C. Smith

An extensive archive of David Bowie’s life,work and legacy will go on display to the public for the first timein 2025, it has been announced.

Acquired by the Victoria and Albert Museum (V and A), the exhibition will include more than 80,000 items that span six decades of thecultural icon’s career.

They will be made available to the public through the creation of The David Bowie Centre for the Study of Performing Arts, which will open in Stratford’s Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park.

It will allow fans and researchers alike to get up close and gain new insights into Bowie’s creative process like never before, the V and Asaid.

The collection will feature handwritten lyrics, letters, sheet music,original costumes, fashion, photography, film, music videos, set designs, album artwork and awards.

It will also include instruments owned by the world-famous musician,as well as writings and unrealised projects never before seen in public.

Highlights include stage costumes such as Bowie’s breakthrough Ziggy Stardust ensembles, designed by Freddie Burretti in 1972, Kansai Yamamoto’s creations for the Aladdin Sane tour in 1973, and the UnionJack coat designed by Bowie and Alexander McQueen for the 1997Earthling album cover.

The archive also includes over 70,000 photographs, prints, negatives,slides and contact sheets taken by some of the 20th century’s leading photographers from Terry O’Neill to Brian Duffy and Helmut Newton.

Its acquisition by the V and A and the creation of the centre was made possible thanks to the David Bowie Estate and £10 million ($12.1million) donation from the Blavatnik Family Foundation and Warner Music Group.

Dr Tristram Hunt, director of the V and A, said: “David Bowie was oneof the greatest musicians and performers of all time.

“The V and A is thrilled to become custodians of his incrediblearchive, and to be able to open it up

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SHOPPING

TikTok can’t get over huge Indiana school with fashion room, auto shop and natatorium

by Monica C. Smith

The size and amenities of an Indiana public high school were shown off in viral TikTok videos, and the internet is amazed.

The Carmel High School DECA club took TikTok viewers on a tour of the school, which offers plenty more than a typical high school.

Their gyms and cafeterias — plural — only touch the surface of what the Indianapolis-area school provides students. If the gyms weren’t enough, they also have their own wrestling room and natatorium, an indoor swimming center.

Carmel High School features a spacious auditorium and modern library, along with a cafe, planetarium and its own TV studio and live radio room.

The tour continued, as viewers got a peek into the school’s auto shop, wood shop and one of their many cooking rooms.

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“Might as well be its own city,” one TikTok commenter said.

“This is where movies are filmed,” another said.

The videos captured the attention of TikTok, where they were viewed more than 6 million times. They’ve also circulated on Twitter, with one being watched more than 24 million times as of Wednesday, Feb. 15.

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Carmel is also one of the wealthiest cities in Indiana, with a median household income of $115,109.

The tour was getting some commentators the itch to re-enroll in school.

“I’m 25 and I wanna go here,” one person said.

“Can I attend Carmel High School as a 20-year-old,” one commenter asked.

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JEWELRY

Diamonds and Diamond Jewelry Market Industry Analysis Database for Period from 2023-2027

by Monica C. Smith

The MarketWatch News Department was not involved in the creation of this content.

Jan 27, 2023 (The Expresswire) —
The “Diamonds and Diamond Jewelry market” research study provides a detailed examination of the market based on revenue, size, and volume. This report presented by Absolute Reports focuses on the current status as well as the future growth prospect of the Diamonds and Diamond Jewelry market between the years 2022 and 2027. The main aspects of Diamonds and Diamond Jewelry market covers are gathering and analyzing information on proper research, which helps to devise better plans and obtain greater results.

The global Diamonds and Diamond Jewelry market was valued at USD million in 2020 and is expected to reach USD million by the end of 2027, growing at a CAGR during 2022-2027.
This report focuses on Diamonds and Diamond Jewelry volume and value at the global level, regional level and company level. From a global perspective, this report represents overall Diamonds and Diamond Jewelry market size by analysing historical data and future prospect. Regionally, this report focuses on several key regions: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and Middle East and Africa.

The Diamonds and Diamond Jewelry Market Research Report offers a total analysis of the industry and its crucial factors driving the growth and expansion of the market. This paper presents credible research and facts. The Diamonds and Diamond Jewelry market research report examines ground-breaking ideas from top leading industry players that help them modify their product offerings. This Market research report basically includes the collection and analysis of market data along with evaluating them based on various parameters.

This study’s objective is to give you a thorough, well-considered record so you can benefit from the market’s expanding opportunities throughout time to 2022 to 2027.The report is pages

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FASHION

Blackpink’s Jisoo Makes Jaws Drops In These All-Black Outfits, See Pics

by Monica C. Smith
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Blackpink is a prominent South Korean girl group that started in 2016 under YG Entertainment’s management. Jisoo, Jennie, Rosé, and Lisa make up the group. Blackpink is known for their high-energy performances, catchy songs, and edgy design style. Furthermore, Blackpink is known for its daring and flashy style. They commonly mix designer and streetwear labels and are unafraid to experiment with new fabrics, colors, and accessories. Each member has a unique flair that contributes to the overall picture of the group. Blackpink’s clothing has won many fans worldwide, positioning them as a major force in the fashion industry.

Jisoo is a South Korean singer and actress named Kim Ji-soo. Gunpo, Gyeonggi Province, South Korea, is where she was born. Jisoo debuted with YG Entertainment as a member of the girl group BLACKPINK in August 2016.

Jisoo has received several accolades and nominations for her work, including a Korean Pop Culture & Arts Award for her contributions to the global expansion of the Korean Wave. She has also been known for her fashion sense and has been invited to several international fashion events and shows. In addition, Jisoo posted a photo series of herself dressed completely in black; scroll down to see her appearance.

Blackpink Jisoo’s Outfit Appearance

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Jisoo appeared in a sleeveless strappy corset top and black satin pants in the first photo. She styled her hair straight with front bangs. She kept her makeup minimal, opting for dark brown lipstick. In the photograph, she stands with a curved stance, lays her hands on her waist, and smiles with a starry face. In the second photo,

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SHOPPING

Kevin O’Connor, Wine Garden and Doggy Fashion Show: Here’s what you can expect at the PA Home and Garden Show March 2-5 | Sponsored Content

by Monica C. Smith




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If you’re heading to this year’s PA Home + Garden Show, here are a few tips:

Come with a lot of questions, an empty stomach, and enough room in your vehicle to take home your plant and home decor purchases.

And come prepared to be inspired.

After a two-year hiatus, the PA Home + Garden Show returns to the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex in Harrisburg March 2-5 under new management and with a new emphasis on offering fun, educational and inspirational experiences.

Gone are the days of strolling through row after row of vendor booths. Today’s customers want something more, says show manager Jenna Naffin of Marketplace Events, the new producer of the PA Home + Garden Show. Marketplace Events produces over 75 similar shows across the country.




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“We know what the trends are in renovations and focus our features on it,” Naffin says. “It’s really about learning what the customer wants.”

It’s also about helping show exhibitors find new ways to reach those customers – not just a table and chairs, but a product to touch, to feel and experience.

With that in mind, visitors to this year’s show will get to walk through professionally designed bedrooms, discover how a recycled shipping container could be the answer to much-need home office space, make their own flower arrangement, purchase plants, sample local wine and whiskey, get expert answers to questions about everything from real estate to invasive species, and meet Emmy Award-winning PBS host Kevin O’Connor of “This Old House” and “Ask This Old House.”

And much more.

The PA Home + Garden show will feature more than 165 exhibitors, covering everything from flooring, roofing and appliances to landscaping, pools and home decor. Here’s a closer look at some experiences to expect:

Pop-up Flower Market

Hydrangea Haus

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JEWELRY

Can I Wear Diamond Earrings Daily?

by Monica C. Smith

Diamond is considered the hardest gemstone on earth, with unmatched durability and sparkle. Natural diamonds are precious, rare, and expensive. A pair of diamond earrings is an expensive possession; you will never want your jewelry to lose its charm or sparkle and look dull. Like any other piece of jewelry, diamond earrings will accumulate grime and dirt if worn regularly and start appearing dull. Chemicals and ingredients from the day-to-day products you use will create a cast over the diamond stone, which will reduce its sparkle over time. Exposing your diamond earrings to chemicals and chlorinated water will harm their sparkle. If you want to retain its look and shine for several years, avoid wearing your natural diamond earrings daily.

Choose lab-grown diamond earrings for everyday wear.

Lab Grown Diamonds possess the same physical and chemical characteristics as natural diamonds, which is why they look identical to natural diamonds. One of the best attributes of lab-created diamonds is their affordability. Environmentally conscious buyers need not worry about digging a hole in their pocket while buying a pair of lab-grown diamond earrings for themselves or their loved ones. Being affordable and highly durable in nature, lab-grown diamonds are a perfect gemstone for everyday jewelry.

Lab-grown diamonds are identical to mined diamonds and sparkling gems made in laboratories. Lab Created Diamond Earrings are made highly durable so that they can withstand daily wear and tear. If you are looking for diamond earrings for everyday wear, then there can be no other better option than lab-grown diamonds, especially for people who are environmentally and socially conscious.

Should I take off my diamond earrings at night?

If you want to wear Lab Diamond Earrings for day-to-day wear, then

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