Take, for instance, a winter collection made of organza because organza is trendy.

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In addition to a wool parka that reverses into a more casual padded jacket, Lanvin's winter collection includes a backpack that becomes a duffel bag.

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That means stuffing its next winter collection with more of the heavier fabrics and darker colours that Europeans prefer, according to Fabio Giombini, the firm's general manager.

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Documents recovered from the factory site by labor activists and reviewed by The Wall Street Journal show one order for 35, 000 units of boys' polo shirts and girls' leggings for Mango's Autumn-Winter collection.

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In the last few years, a wave of store closures, which claimed Road Records on Fade Street and the Doll Store on George's Street, is being countered by a wave of revitalisation, such as the Doll Store re-opening at Powerscourt Centre in response to community outcry this winter, and a collection of Irish designers unveiling retail ventures at Project 51.

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The design allows for passive solar heating in the winter, has a metal roof for rainwater collection and uses an incinerating toilet to minimize water usage and avoid the need for sewage disposal, said Carrie Caverly, an architectural designer.

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Fortunately Denver delivers, with the largest park collection of any U.S. city, more than 200 of them, including Winter Park, a world-class ski resort (okay, so it is 50 miles away).

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The exhibition will be at the Sheffield's Winter Garden until it moves back to the Northern General Hospital Clock Tower Gallery in January 2011, where the whole collection of 300-400 printed photographs will be on show.

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