Topic: Fashion
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Business for Good: American Trench
The Main Line company stocks rugged, classic apparel made in the U.S.A. that’s made to grow jobs — and made to last
By Courtney DuChene![](https://thephiladelphiacitizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Babe_Owner_Ted_Hall-791x400.jpg)
Big Rube’s Philly: Babe on 52nd Street
Ted Hall opened his women’s boutique in 1972. Today, a legendary chef and photographer honors one of the last Black-owned businesses on the Strip
By Reuben Harley![](https://thephiladelphiacitizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/big-rube-Pfw18-header-791x400.jpg)
Big Rube’s Philly: Philly Fashion Week
One of the bigger shows at last week’s stylish event had to relocate on the fly to an unexpected runway. It was beautiful.
By Reuben Harley![](https://thephiladelphiacitizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/DreamSleeve_HED-791x400.jpg)
Big Rube’s Philly: The DreamSleeve
The Philly photographer, chef, and style forerunner reconnects with MaryAnn Morris, a longtime friend who’s pursuing her passion for fashion by hand-making a must-have accessory. Fabolous is a fan.
By Reuben Harley![](https://thephiladelphiacitizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Oyster_House_by_Michael_Persico-791x400.jpg)
LGBTQ-Owned Shops, Restaurants, More in Philadelphia
Brick-and-mortar LGBTQ-owned businesses span all of Philly. Here, some that strive not just to sell, but also to do good in and beyond our city
By The Philadelphia Citizen Staff![](https://thephiladelphiacitizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Mea_Culpa_by-@Flaavisuals_HED-791x400.jpg)
Business for Good: Mea Culpa
The Philly fashion brand coveted by celebs James Harden, Kim Kardashian and La La Anthony is breaking barriers and helping those in need — with an extra boost from La La
By Abigail Chang![](https://thephiladelphiacitizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Distressed_Sneakers-791x400.jpg)
Poverty Is Not Fashion
Why new fashion trends are insulting to poor people and how to actually help them
By Jemille Q. Duncan![](https://thephiladelphiacitizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/MonicaMiraglilo-791x400.jpg)
Development for Good: Girlbuild
Serial entrepreneur Monica Miraglilo brings women into what was once a man’s world: demolition, residential rehab, and serious construction. (And helps them look good, too.)
By Courtney DuChene