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Inside Look: PJ Cobbs, fiber artist

Read the words, get the goods

Oh, everybody is a fashionista these days. But before there were “istas” there were fashion writers.

Patricia Jacobs, aka PJ Cobbs, is a British-born fiber artist of hand-painted accessories for home and body who makes New York her home.

However, you probably know her in her other life as a fashion reporter and travel-style writer.

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The ultimate shopping guide for custom clothing in Hội An, Vietnam

Alix and Colin are almost midway through their trip around the world.

Their global backpacking adventure to all points exotic took a very chic turn when they stopped off to sample the custom clothing and shoes from the tailors and cobblers in Hội An, a city located in the South Central Coast of Vietnam.

According to Wikipedia, in 1999, the old town of Hoi An was declared a World Heritage site by UNESCO as a well-preserved example of a Southeast Asian trading port of the 15th to 19th centuries, with buildings that display a unique blend of local and foreign influences.

Here, Alix and Colin share their Vietnam shopping diary with you, and they were certainly roused by the trading of local and foreign influences!

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It’s a revolution in denim trends with DIY custom style…

Last night, I had the privilege of attending the launch party for the latest denim line to hit the market, Gridlock Denim, held at the trendy Los Angeles boutique, Kitson.
Now I know most of you might be thinking, “Ok so yet another denim line, what could possibly be that interesting or innovative?” Gridlock, designed by the brilliant mind of Tina Ghods, feature patented removable and interchangeable back pockets.

With over 40 pocket designs, one pair of jeans could create endless looks!

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