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Why almost every pair of jeans has a zipper that says ‘YKK’

If you look closely at the zipper on your pants right now, odds are that it has 3 letters engraved on the tab: "YKK." But what does it mean?

Why you should never wash your jeans

Laundry is inevitable, but thankfully there are people like Levi’s CEO and President Chip Bergh who want to make our lives a little easier. According to him, you should never wash a pair of jeans. Ever. While this may prompt noises of disgust from those are less-then-enamoured by the idea of walking around in dirty clothes, Mr Bergh explained that he "spot cleans" any stains with a toothbrush.

Cancer Survivors Who Had Double Mastectomies Star in Amazing Underwear Ads

Of all our body parts, we humans objectify breasts as the most inherently feminine, right? They serve a utilitarian purpose, sure, but they're also soft and sexy and men don't (typically) have them.But what happens when you undergo a double mastectomy to beat cancer, and then you opt—as nearly 58 percent of women do—not to have breast reconstruction surgery? Are you somehow less feminine? The answer…

Your Next Step Podiatry

Make an appointment with one of our doctors for an evaluation to see if you qualify for a pair of shoes.

How Often Should You Really Wash Your Clothes?

Different types of clothes require different levels of care to maintain their quality and prolong their life. Here's how to do laundry the right way.

4 Tips For Wearing Jewelry To Work

Drinking Coffee Linked With Increased Risk Of Ovarian Cancer

A new meta-analysis finds a correlation between coffee and increased instances of ovarian cancer.

Find a Fluevog Shoe Store in Your city

If you want to explore the world of Fluevog shoes in person, visit one of our stores for full immersion. There’s a little bit of Fluevog all around the world. Find your own slice here.

How To Start a Fashion Store Online

Woman criticises online clothing stores for making customers choose male or female before shopping

She argued that brands limit their revenue by encouraging customers to choose either 'male' or 'female' before shopping

4 Instagram-Famous Online Clothing Stores You Need To Know About (SheFinds)

Hit or Miss? The tricky business of buying for boutiques

“Is that dress you’re wearing ABS by Allen Schwartz?” the nattily dressed gent in the tinted black glasses calls out to me.

Things We Love: Boutiques We Hit First

Need new pieces for your winter wardrobe? Step right up.

Summertime Favorites from Great Things Boutique

Great Things Boutique is sharing their seasonal favorites that will help keep your skin at peak summertime glow!

Do Boutiques Still Matter?

How much has the role of the sneaker boutique changed?

May I have a word about… how the world’s gone boutique

Back in the 60s, you knew where you were with a boutique. Now the word can be applied to anything

Body Embellishment, Body Adornment: Fashion Accessories & Trends

An evening of fun with fashion consultants and Body Embellishment.

Research shows more consumers are choosing quality over quantity when it comes to fashion

From what to stock to how to sell more of it, Boutique is the UK’s only publication devoted to independent womenswear retailers. Its content delivers the...

What are “boutique” soils?

An old adage goes “the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree” and the same goes for soils formed by weathering of bedrock. If you are a regular reader of Soils Matter, you will recall that soil is f…

How to Get Your Products Into Boutiques

Looking to get your products into a local boutique? Learn from experts to increase your chances of making a great impression.