How T-Mobile Visa helps you save on your next trip

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If you’re planning a trip, expect to pay more than you would have a few years ago. Travel costs rose more than 26% compared to 2019, driven by higher prices for gas, flights, hotels and food, according to US Travel Association Travel Price List. That doesn’t mean you have to scale back your plans. The … Read more

4 New Travel Destinations for Readers – Washingtonian

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The Oaks Waterfront Hotel in Easton offers a special discount for Washington readers. Image courtesy of The Oaks. A gem on the East Coast Where: The Oaks Waterfront Hotel, Easton, MD; 410-745-5053. Unique: This family-owned and operated luxury boutique hotel is located on a private private property near the Chesapeake Bay—a ten-acre area frequented by … Read more

How ‘Forbidden Fruit’ Brings Mallcore Back to Life

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4 minutes read It was sunset in Austin, Texas when Sarah Millman realized she was onto something. The costume designer was looking at photos from the SXSW Film & TV Festival, where her film is based Forbidden Fruitsstarted earlier this month. “We had a group of cosplayers,” says Millman. “This young woman had copied actress … Read more

“Forbidden Fruit” Brings Mall Style Down Again

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In the age of online shopping, stores have taken a back seat. However, Forbidden Fruits is putting mall culture — and style, or “mallcore” — back on the map. Now in theaters, the new indie film stars Lili Reinhart (Apple), Victoria Pedretti (Cherry), Alexandra Shipp (Fig), and Pumpkin (Lola Tung), a close-knit crew who work … Read more

A global jet fuel shortage is driving up the cost of air travel

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American airlines that have been smarting from airport security lines are about to be shocked again. Subscribe to read this story without ads Get ad-free articles and exclusive content. A global jet fuel shortage is expected to drive up air travel costs and reduce flight times, as airlines look to cut rising prices. On Monday, … Read more

Fast fashion is destroying our planet

Although fashion clothes are a good thing, they are destroying our planet.

Although fashion clothes are a good thing, they are destroying our planet. Even though fast fashion is estimated to be a $291 billion industry by 2032, it is still destroying our planet (Uniform Market). Fast fashion is characterized as cheap clothes that are mass-produced according to the latest trends. As new trends are constantly emerging, … Read more

Why Opera Is Suddenly A Fashion Trend

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3 minutes read Style Notes is a weekly column about how fashion meets the world. When Michael Kors set out to find the perfect New York location for his 45th anniversary show, there was only one place to choose: the Metropolitan Opera. The composer is a long-time fan of incorporating music into his shows—past seasons … Read more