Bobby Freeman Jr. knows his way around a courtroom — and a designer evening purse. When he’s not tending court as an Orleans Parish prosecutor, the Plaquemine native is turning luxurious silk fabrics, mink and…
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Fashion designer’s final collection to show in Paris next year
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Designer Hoai Nam’s collection to open Paris Fashion Week
Designer Hoai Nam (centre) at a press conference yesterday. Designer Hoai Nam has received an invitation letter from the organizing board of Paris Fashion Week 2018. Talking to the media at a December 23 press…

Court & Couture: Orleans prosecutor-turned-designer creates collection of couture evening bags
Bobby Freeman Jr. knows his way around a courtroom — and a designer evening purse. When he’s not tending court as an Orleans Parish prosecutor, the Plaquemine native is turning luxurious silk fabrics, mink and…

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Coke cans and couture: designer Sonya Vajifdar’s latest collections
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Nokia 9 Protective Case Listed Online, Tips Curved-Glass Display
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Panasonic Eluga C with Bezel-Less Display, Dual Cameras Launched: Price, Specifications
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Phablet Shipments to Overtake Regular Smartphones in 2019, Says IDC
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Garden column: Cyclamen a beautiful choice
If you are looking for a plant to enhance your decorations or give as a gift and you want to avoid the usual poinsettias, you might consider a cyclamen. Cyclamen persicum is the plant you…