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PHILADELPHIA — The 1920s marked the end of the corset. That’s reason enough to celebrate the looks of the Roaring ’20s. But fashion history owes so much more to this decadent decade. It’s when the little black dress became a wardrobe staple. Glitter and fringe made their clothing debuts thanks to the popularity of nightlife and dancing. Beauty products and underwear were mass-produced for the first time and were sold in both department and five-and-dime stores. Can you say life-changing? “There is a big cultural shift that takes place in the 1920s,” said Clare Sauro, director of Drexel University’s Robert...

I'm one of those rare people who love everything about organizing. The whole process of getting things in order is my favorite part - but I can't do it without the help of useful organizing products. With that said though, I'm picky about my favorites - most choices on the market look cheap and like they won't last. One brand I always turn to for quality and style is Open Spaces. From its useful trinket tray to minimal shoe rack, I'm a big fan. Today, the brand relaunched its Underbed Storage ($148 for two) with a redesigned upgrade. I got...

  By Guest Contributor Editor’s note: This story was written by artist, costume designer and Moko Jumbie Alan Vaughan. It describes his experience working at a collaborative art and performance space that had recently opened in Belmont, a district close to Trinidad’s capital known for having produced many cultural giants. Housed in a former printery, Granderson Lab is now the home of Alice Yard and The Cloth/Propaganda Space, and has become a centre of creativity and community activity, hosting discussions, fashion, art and stilt-walking events, even a community library. Vaughan, who had come from his base in Newcastle, U.K., first...

If your laundry room is located in the basement you make it open and spacious areas. However, I understand that it can be hard to figure out how to maximize the space. I’ve shared some tips below that will help you understand how to upgrade your laundry room so it’s at its highest productivity level. The basement laundry room ideas you’ll find below will range from simple DIY projects to more expensive additions that will add value to your home. You’re sure to find several ideas to inspire you to get started by revamping your basement laundry room. Before I...

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