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January is the time of year for reflection and seeing what has been so we have been nosing at which 2021 indie pattern releases have been the most popular with you all. We were so intrigued to see what made it into the top ten and to remind ourselves of how many fab indie patterns we intended to make, but will be moving to our 2022 sewing list! How many have you checked off and what might you add to your 2022 makes list? Marlo Sweater by True Bias It’s quite hard to miss just how popular the Marlo Sweater...

If you’ve watched Netflix’s newest dating show, Single’s Inferno, you’ll know 25-year-old influencer Song Ji-a as the series’ breakout star. With 3 million Instagram followers and 1.75 million YouTube subscribers, the internet darling has become a global sensation after appearing in the Korean reality series. Ji-a captivated male contestants (and viewers) with her charm and doe-eyed look during the nine-day saga on the deserted island “inferno” of Saseungbong, Ongjin. Her enviable appearance and wardrobe aside, Ji-a knew what she wanted and didn’t compromise on her standards. Plus, the star’s support for her fellow female contestants made it clear she’s a...

Julien’s Auctions announced today the marquee lineup of items to be sold at MusiCares ® Charity Relief Auction taking place live in Beverly Hills and online juliensauctions.com on Sunday, January 31st, 2021.  This Official Grammy® Week event precedes the 63rd Annual Grammy Awards® telecast. Proceeds will benefit MusiCares, the leading music industry charity, to provide aid to music people devastated by COVID-19. MusiCares provides the music community a support system of health and human services across a spectrum of need including physical and mental health, addiction recovery, unforeseen personal emergencies and disaster relief. BTS kicked off the initiative in the previous announcement of their generous...

Barbie’s Inspiring Women series is continuing to grow, with the brand now adding pioneering journalist, activist and researcher Ida B. Wells to their collection of more than 60 dolls. Born into slavery during the Civil War, Wells became an activist for civil rights and women’s suffrage and spent almost 50 years challenging the status quo in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Inspiring generations of change-makers, Wells also co-founded the National Association of Colored Women’s Clubs and the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) to fight for freedom, justice and equal opportunity for all. Mattel To...

Vans and Sandy Liang are back to induce more nostalgia in 2022. On Wednesday, the New York-based designer and the skateboarding giant announced their third collaborative collection, set to launch on January 28, and it’s ‘90s-inspired.  The drop includes Vans classics, like the Sk8-Hi Platform 2.0, Style 73 DX, and Authentic 44 DX sneakers, which Liang transformed with floral embroidery, gingham fabric, and lace collars. It also includes a new model, the Sk8-Hi Tapered Modular, a high-top style with a deconstructed collar and removable outsole. On the clothing front, the lineup includes a fleece jacket and canvas coat reminiscent of...