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33 Products That'll Make Packing For Vacation A Breeze
A packing checklist so you never get on your vacation and realize that you forgot your deodorant. Or if you just have trouble making packing lists, this one has literally just about everything under the sun already listed for you, so you don't make a list and realize underwear was somehow not on that list. An Apple AirTag to keep your anxiety at bay while flying. I mean, who doesn't fear their bag being lost? People with AirTags, that's who! Attach it to your suitcase, wallet, or whatever you're afraid to lose, and use the "Find My" app to always be able to see where your bag is. A set of Bagsmart compression packing cubes featuring one large cube, two medium cubes, a hanging organizer, a laundry bag, and a shoe bag. Reviewers with babies are LOVING this cuz they can use the hanging organizer to easily pack up their little one's things. Promising review: "Total game-changer for packing for my baby. Nearly all the fabric essentials fit in here — several changes of clothes, socks, bibs, burp cloths, and pajamas. Roll it up, click, tighten, and throw it in the back of the car for road trips, or pack it in the suitcase for flights. Either way, it's made packing for myself and my babies sooo much easier. I feel like an expert packer now. 🙌🏼" —GreenJayGet a set of six from Amazon for $36.99+ (available in four colors). A digital luggage scale so that you can bring as much as possible in your suitcase without having to pay the extra baggage fees. Bring the extra 'fits without the extra cost. Take that, TSA! Promising review: "Very handy gadget to make sure your bags are not overweight. Worth the money you would have to pay for overweight bags, and the hassle of having to pull out stuff at the airport. Highly recommend getting one." —YvonneNGet it from Amazon for $9.99+ (available in seven styles/colors and in a two-pack). Solgaard's Carry-On Closet, which has a super impressive six-tier, pop-out shelving system. If you're the kind of person who needs 12 outfits for a four-day trip (I mean, options, hello!) this little bag will help you practically bring a whole closet on vacay with you while keeping everything neat and compact in its assorted compartments. And it's an airline-friendly size! *OR* a Stow-N-Go travel organizer so you can take a good third of your closet on vacation with you. Just load it up, collapse it, and throw it in your luggage. Then, when you get to your destination, you can hang it up and have your 'fits already neatly organized. One reviewer fit two of these small ones and three compression cubes in their luggage! A lightweight waterproof dry bag to take with you on any water activities you have planned and keep your things dry. It also conveniently includes a waterproof phone pouch so you won't need to add that to your *before vacation list of things to buy*. Reviewers are also using it to put their wet bathing suits in it so everything in their suitcase remains dry. Promising review: "I absolutely LOVE this bag! We took it to the water park, and I completely submerged it under the water with my phone, keys, and money inside! Nothing got wet at all!! I even used it as a float on one of the lazy rivers because they had no more floats available. Still nothing got wet! The only thing I do recommend is getting a bigger one! The smaller one only held one towel and a few other things, but not a lot." —Cheyenne StanleyGet it from Amazon for $11.99+ (available in five sizes and 11 colors). A TSA-approved lock for an extra sense of security, since your suitcase doesn't already have one. It has a little alert indicator that'll let you know if TSA opened your luggage *and* you can reset your passcode as many times as you need, so you never have to worry about being locked out of your suitcase, you forgetful little angel, you. A set of vacuum-free, space-saving compression bags so that instead of packing seven outfits for your three-day trip, you can pack 10. Put your clothes in 'em, zip 'em up, roll the bag, and *voila* you don't have to choose which 'fit to leave behind. A hair-tools travel bag with a flap that folds out and doubles as a heat-resistant mat that you can place your flat iron on so that you don't rack up a fee for *accidentally* burning something at the hotel. A four-pack of pocket-size, refillable travel perfume atomizers so you don't have to bring your entire bottle of Carolina Herrera's Good Girl perfume and risk it either spilling all over your bag or breaking (and wasting your fave $100 scent). Plus, you won't have to buy any pricey travel versions! Just pump your fave perfume or cologne right into this and easily bring it with you in a much more convenient way. A water-resistant hanging toiletry bag from Bagsmart with elastic straps in the main inner pockets to hold your bottles tightly upright. Speaking of pockets, they're transparent so you'll easily be able to find the one little scrunchie you packed that gets totally lost in your other toiletry bags. It'll also fit a whooole lotta toiletries and beauty needs. Promising reviews: "I bought this for a three-week trip to Europe. I definitely overpacked my toiletries, but this worked great! It folded up really well so that it took up minimal space in my suitcase, but once hung up, it was great to be able to see everything and access all of my toiletries. Zippers felt sturdy, and the four separate compartments made it easy to organize things. I definitely will get a lot more use out of this as long as I'm checking my luggage. Just a note, I ordered the large one first, but it was just too big — this medium size worked great for me and was still small enough once folded." —DesignGal"I used to toss all my toiletries into a ziplock bag or several ziplock bags, and they would be in different areas of my suitcase, and scattered amongst the hotel bathroom countertops. I traveled for two weeks throughout Ireland and Scotland, driving around each country, bouncing from one hotel to the next. This toiletry bag is the best thing I've ever bought for travel! Just unzip and hang on anything in the bathroom, it's like having your own bathroom closet with you!" —Amazon CustomerGet it from Amazon for $16.99+ (available in two sizes and 12 colors/patterns). A compact Nori travel iron and steamer in case you get to the resort and there's no iron, only some expensive laundry service. It has six fabric settings, will heat up in *just* three minutes, and will get the job done super quick cuz it can get rid of wrinkles on both sides of your clothes ~at the same time~. Or a travel-size Downy wrinkle release spray since you can't bring an iron on your cruise and there won't be one in your cabin. Having wrinkle-free clothes has never been easier. Promising review: "I purchased this to take with me on vacation. I packed everything in one carry-on bag that I needed for seven days of travel. This meant that I would be wearing my shirts and pants more than once. Not only did Downy remove the wrinkles (with a spray and a tug), but it also kept the clothes smelling fresh. I would definitely take this on my next trip." —Amazon CustomerGet a three-pack from Amazon for $9.99 (available in a two-pack). A clever Altoids tin pill organizing insert you can get with different amounts of "cubbies" so you don't have to bring a whole seven-day pill case for your three-day trip. Plus, it'll take up less space! A hair-extension carrier because if you're like me, you just stuff 'em into a cosmetic bag and hope they don't tangle up too badly. And since clip-ins already cost an arm and a leg, don't you wanna keep 'em in *pristine* shape? This'll help keep your extensions in tip-top shape while traveling. Promising review: "This carrier is amazing! Very sturdy and keeps your extensions safe and clean." —Destiny it from Luxy Hair for $24 (originally $30). A travel stroller that doubles as carry-on luggage with space to put clothes and such. It's airline approved, TSA friendly, and easily fits into the overhead bins. This thing is literally genius. Promising reviews: "Guys, this is a life-changing carry-on if you have kids! It is so easy to use and makes traveling with kids so much more enjoyable! The storage compartment has enough space to bring my personal belongings." —Nicole"We took the TernX for our holiday vacation and it was clutch! You guys are awesome! Made travel so much easier." —PedroGet it from TernX for $699. A little jewelry box because your current jewelry organization system for travel (or lack thereof) inevitably ends up with you spending way too much time searching for your other stud earring in a tangled pile of necklaces and bracelets. Call me Beyoncé and ~let me upgrade you~ with this *new* way to keep your accessories organized. Promising review: "Used to put my jewelry in Ziploc bags, which left my necklaces and bracelets in a tangled mess. I saw these travel jewelry boxes on TikTok and was wondering if these would help when I'm traveling. I used this on a two-week trip and never once found my jewelry in a mess! There's a lot of storage for my most favorite items, in which I can keep them all organized and keep my bigger pieces safe in the upper pocket. This is an amazing purchase if you're a huge traveler and want to keep your jewelry safe and untangled!" —Haley NewmanGet it from Amazon for $4.99+ (available in three colors and two-packs). An 11-piece TSA-approved Kitsch travel container set that's not only aesthetically pleasing but also super duper convenient. Instead of buying tons of travel-size products, take your shampoo and just dump some into one of these little containers. An in-flight organizer pouch you can put your flight essentials, like your phone, charger, headphones, and snacks in so that you don't have to sit there rummaging through all the things you stuffed into your carry-on. Paying for convenience > being a panicked mess at takeoff, trying to get your bag back into the overhead bin after finally finding your earbuds. A popular Béis backpack with a convenient pass-through strap so your suitcase can carry it, rather than your back. It fits a TON of stuff because it opens up like a suitcase with built-in compartments and a laptop sleeve. And you can use it as your personal item! An affordable travel backpack, aka the MVP of personal items. With two laptop sleeves, a secret anti-theft pocket, a USB charging port, a shoe compartment, anddd a bag for your dirty or wet clothes, there's no way this baby wouldn't win the *best affordable travel backpack to ever exist* award. A pack of 50 cult-favorite Clean Skin Club Clean Towels that are actually reeeeeaally multitalented. You can use 'em to take your makeup off with cleansers and makeup remover, use them to dry your face, to wet and remove face masks, and even to clean your skincare and makeup tools. Which means they're perfect for vacation. A six-piece monthly Nuuly clothing subscription, because if we're being real, 95% of the vacay clothing haul you ordered will never be worn again. And with all the money you've thrown into this trip, do you really wanna spend another $200 on cute 'fits (which you do *every* trip)? Didn't think so. With this, you'll get the high-quality, Pinterest-worthy looks and then be able to give 'em back so they aren't just collecting dust in your closet. Away's popular The Carry On with a TSA-approved lock, a laundry compartment, and a compression system to help you cram in 5–7 outfits and avoid having to carry an actual suitcase. Which also means you won't have to go through a luggage check. Oh! And for an extra $50, you can personalize it with up to three letters *or* grab a personalized tag for $10! This is the GOAT carry-on bag if I've ever seen one. A travel power strip because there are never enough outlets in the hotel for everyone to charge all their essentials. It has three outlets and three USB ports, and the power cord easily wraps around it so it can be as compact as possible for easy packing. Don't use this to plug in your hair styling tools or other high-power-consuming review: "This donut power strip is a godsend! It's great for traveling. I've used it to charge my phones and plug in my CPAP machine at the same time. No longer do I have to worry about having enough outlets near my bed in a hotel. The different USB ports are extremely helpful, too. Very easy to pack and very easy to use. I'm a very satisfied customer!" —Sasha ReneeGet it from Amazon for $13.29+ (available in three colors). A portable laundry bag that actually fits way more in it than it looks, kinda like Grandma Aggie's bag in Halloweentown. It folds up reaaally small and has a built-in pouch with a carabiner so you can easily clip it onto your luggage. A 5-in-1 Subtl Beauty Starter Stack — a perfect, compact, on-the-go stack of five makeup products that'll save you way more space than bringing your big ol' jar of One/Size translucent powder. Perfect if you're always scared about your expensive full bottles of concealer and such breaking and spilling everywhere, because the way the baggage handlers throw our suitcases around is diabolical. A TikTok-popular spacious travel-friendly backpack that'll hold SO much stuff and fit right under the seat in front of you, so you can use it as the personal item you're allowed to bring along. Plus, it has a USB port! If you like piña coladas, getting caught in the rain, lots of pockets/compartments, a separate waterproof wet bag, and saving $$$ on luggage fees, this is the perfect bag for you. An Alleyoop makeup brush, which is a foundation sponge, blush brush, eyeshadow brush, and an eyeliner brush, cuz it's an overachiever. But we don't mind, right? Cuz four brushes in one takes up less space than bringing four entirely different tools. A 30-pack of waterproof zippered pouches because every time you come home from vacation, you're outta Ziploc bags because you used 'em all up to pack! Reviewers are using 'em to organize toiletries, makeup, chargers, and even snacks. Since they're transparent, you'll easily be able to find your face wash once you're at your hotel *and* they're waterproof, so there's no chance that your mouthwash will leak onto everything else in your luggage. A garment and travel bag set — are you hearing me?! Two wonderful necessities wrapped into one! It's basically a hanging garment bag that can transform Optimus Prime-style into a roomy carry-on bag *with* an anti-theft lock, thank you very much. You know what this means right? A discreet way to bring even more 'fits. A splurge-worthy set of seven aesthetically pleasing Cadence containers that'll hold your pills, moisturizers, shampoo, conditioner, and so much more. So, yes, you can bring all seven of your serums for your skincare routine — just throw 'em in these cute, itty bitty jars, and TSA won't give you any problems. The magnetic design makes them easy to cluster together so you can find all your bathroom necessities in one place. The digital scale accurately telling you your luggage weight: The reviews for this post have been edited for length and clarity.
Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Ruined your wedding dress? Here's how DoorDash can help your wedding emergency
(WHTM) — June is traditionally the biggest wedding month, but many couples are rethinking the traditional big wedding ceremony, and the industry is meeting those needs. With weddings costing tens of thousands of dollars, more and more couples are skipping the big reception and going small. Some are getting married on a moment's notice. If so, one bridal chain wants to help. 'This would be one of our off-the-rack little white dresses,' says Tasha Ruphard, who has an unconventional solution for brides who have decided on a last-minute wedding. A DoorDasher can pick up an item that's in stock in your size and color and deliver it to your home. David's Bridal partnered with DoorDash to deliver dresses as quickly as a fast food meal!Of course, brides have been able to order online for years, but when is that dress going to show up? Well, with DoorDash, you should get it within an hour. From jewelry to last-minute bachelorette party accessories, the platform has mostly inexpensive dresses that you order after some simple measurements. Of course, don't expect custom tailoring here at the alterations shop, St. Claire's Closet. Owner Elizabeth Stockhauser has fixed plenty of online dresses that were a poor fit. 'There are less layers in there, less foam, the pads are a little cheaper, sometimes you get a look that doesn't quite fit right,' said Stockhauser, who has a lot of concerns with buying any wedding dress online, even if it is not last. 'The fabric or the cut is not what it looks like on the model, so you have to watch out, sometimes pictures are not the same product. Instead, she says, try your local bridal salon for samples or off-the-rack dresses, or buy a dress secondhand at a consignment or used clothing boutique. But bride-to-be Toni Goldsmith loves the idea of DoorDash if a detail slips through the cracks. 'I think that would save a lot of bridezillas from happening, if they were able to have that,' said Goldsmith. 'While you may not want to doordash your wedding gown. It's a great way to get that last-minute item someone forgot, when you are already at the church.' It may not be perfect, but it beats taking that wedding photo in a sweatshirt and shorts, and way you don't waste your money. Find more stories on Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Fashion Value Chain
13-05-2025
- Business
- Fashion Value Chain
Intertextile Shenzhen Debuts ‘The Closet' and ‘Fashion Gallery'
Intertextile Shenzhen Apparel Fabrics 2025, South China's premier textile event, is set to return from June 11–13 at the Shenzhen Convention & Exhibition Centre with two new curated zones to elevate regional and global fashion innovation—The Closet and Fashion Gallery. The Closet: Championing Creativity & Sustainability This debut zone offers a launchpad for emerging designers and garment innovators to showcase cutting-edge creations. Notable participants include: SFAA (Sustainable Fashion and Apparel Association) – Showcasing eco-conscious designs made with recycled and biodegradable materials. Mint Studio – A platform from Hong Kong Polytechnic University spotlighting five emerging Hong Kong designers, facilitating industry exposure and collaboration. Hong Kong Fur Federation (HKFF) – Presenting ethically sourced fur designs, promoting fur as a renewable material. Fashion Gallery: Tech-Infused Textile Innovation Highlighting ladieswear, casualwear, lingerie, sportswear, and smart textile solutions, Fashion Gallery showcases: AiDLab – Featuring AiDA , an AI fashion design generator, and WiseEye , an AI-powered textile inspection tool. Nano and Advanced Materials Institute (NAMI) – Debuting a biosynthesized sustainable dye, offering vibrant color with minimal environmental impact. Japan and Korea Pavilions: Textile Excellence from East Asia Returning pavilions will offer buyers refined textile solutions: Japan Pavilion – Featuring high-quality fabrics including jacquards, functional cottons, digital prints, lace, wool, and linen. Korea Pavilion – Showcasing man-made fabrics, polyesters, mixed weaves, functional and performance textiles, lace, and embroidery. Held alongside Yarn Expo Shenzhen, PH Value, and BIRD Fashion Fair, the event is co-organised by Messe Frankfurt (HK), Messe Frankfurt Shenzhen, CCPIT-Tex, and China Textile Information Center. Intertextile Shenzhen 2025 positions itself as more than a trade show—it's a future-forward platform for discovering next-gen design, sustainable technologies, and strategic market opportunities in the booming South China fashion hub.
Los Angeles Times
02-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Los Angeles Times
‘Nashville' and the movie year 1975, plus the week's best films in L.A.
Hello! I'm Mark Olsen. Welcome to another edition of your regular field guide to a world of Only Good Movies. Tim Grierson paid a visit to the Criterion Mobile Closet last weekend, as the cinephile totem made its first ever stop in Los Angeles, parked in front of Vidiots. Fans began lining up at 5 a.m. and the line was cut off at 9:30 a.m., before things had even opened. Folks waited in the rain for hours, with the closet staying open an extra hour to accommodate everyone. What were they all waiting for? A chance to spend three minutes surrounded by every available title from the venerable home video label, which celebrated its 40th anniversary last year. (Attendees could choose three discs to purchase at a discount.) Videos of celebrities stopping by the supply closet of the company's New York offices — Ben Affleck recently dropped in — have become an online phenomenon. The Mobile Closet extends that enthusiasm to everyday fans. 'For the 40th anniversary, we've been talking about, 'What could we do that truly engages all the people that love film?'' Nur El Shami, Criterion's chief marketing officer, explained about the Mobile Closet's origins. 'Somebody said, almost as a joke, 'What if we put the Closet in a truck?' We were like, 'You know what? Maybe that's exactly what we should do.'' The truck will be at the Aero Theater in Santa Monica on May 6 and 7. Plan to arrive early. The Egyptian Theatre is launching a series celebrating the movies of 1975. And it was quite a year. On Monday there will be a 35mm screening of Sidney Lumet's 'Dog Day Afternoon,' which won the first Los Angeles Film Critics Assn. award for best picture (shared with 'One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest,' a tie). The screening will be introduced by LAFCA member Peter Rainer. Werner Herzog will be present for a screening of 'The Enigma of Kasper Hauser,' which won the grand jury prize at the 1975 Cannes Film Festival. A screening of 'Cooley High' will welcome director Michael Schultz and actors Glynn Turman and Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs. A Tuesday screening of Robert Altman's 'Nashville' will be introduced by Ronee Blakley, who plays country music queen Barbara Jean and wrote several songs for the film. Keith Carradine, who won an Oscar for his original song 'I'm Easy' from the film, will be there for a Q&A after the film moderated by critic and programmer David Ansen. In true Altmanesque fashion, 'Nashville' features 24 main characters woven together over five days leading up to a benefit concert for an outsider presidential candidate, all intersecting off one another across the city. The cast includes Lily Tomlin, Ned Beatty, Karen Black, Timothy Brown, Gwen Welles, Shelly Duvall, Michael Murphy, Geraldine Chaplin, Keenan Wynn, Scott Glenn and Henry Gibson. In many ways the crown jewel of Altman's sprawling, prodigious filmography, 'Nashville' is a biting satire, by turns rollicking and disturbing, with a still-relevant perspective on the intersection of politics, celebrity and entertainment. From the moment the film first came out, there has been a debate as to whether it is a cynical put-down of Nashville as an institution and a place, or a celebration of all its gaudy glory. Either way, the film is clearly intended as a broader metaphor for America at a moment when the country was racked by turmoil and transition. 'I think it could be all those things, depending on your viewpoint,' said Blakley in a phone interview this week. 'But at the time, I stuck with what I considered it to be — a tribute. I didn't consider it sarcasm. I thought it was profound and in some ways very deeply respectful of Nashville.' As for what made the film so special and why its legacy has lasted for 50 years, Blakley said, 'I think it's the concurrence of a bunch of gifted people at that time and place. Nixon was resigning. Altman, I think might be called a genius. It was just a bunch of talent put together by a bunch of great people. And I don't think you could put your finger on any one thing. You would have to say [cinematographer] Paul Lohmann did beautiful photography. The editing was superb. The performances were just beyond. And the political message, such as it was, is resonant even today.' Other films in the series include Francis Ford Coppola's 'The Godfather Part II,' Roman Polanski's 'Chinatown,' Steven Spielberg's 'Jaws,' Stanley Kubrick's 'Barry Lyndon,' Hal Ashby's 'Shampoo,' Joan Micklin Silver's 'Hester Street,' Mel Brooks' 'Young Frankenstein' and Chantal Akerman's 'Jeanne Dielman, 23 Quai du Commerce, 1080 Bruxelles.' The Academy Museum will celebrate the 20th anniversary of Judd Apatow's 'The 40 Year-Old Virgin' with a 35mm screening tonight with Apatow and star and co-writer Steve Carell in-person. Apatow's debut feature as a director, the film was a key title in the 2000s comedy boom. Carell stars as a grown man who is, indeed, still a virgin and is desperate to find someone not only to be physically intimate with, but also to forge a romantic and emotional connection with. The cast, which features Jane Lynch, Romany Malco, Seth Rogen, Paul Rudd, Elizabeth Banks, Nancy Walls, Jonah Hill, Mindy Kaling, Leslie Mann, Catherine Keener and others, is truly stacked, and the film's finale is so riotously joyful and unexpected that it alone is worth the price of admission. I actually spent two days on the set of the film, seeing the shooting of a nightclub scene and the now famous poker scene. (I nearly ruined a take by laughing out loud.) 'The Office' had only just started to air and Carell's star was obviously ascendant. As Carell described the film at the time, 'The name is misleading to a degree. … Just based on the title, you think it's going to be this extremely bawdy, over-the-top summer comedy. There are elements of that — really funny set pieces and craziness — but we really wanted something that was grounded in a sense of reality.' Carell added, 'I've certainly played a few characters that have been rather broad. With this, I didn't want to do that. We'll see. I hope it plays.' In a review of the film, Carina Chocano confirmed Carell's hopes, writing, 'Not to scare away the kids or anything, but what's best about 'The 40 Year-Old Virgin' isn't the business with a plastic medical model of a vagina, the projectile vomit or even the onanistic interlude set to the strains of an old Lionel Richie hit (though that constitutes one of the movie's most enjoyable moments). What's best about it — aside from the fact that it's very funny — is that, for a movie in which the most sophisticated jokes are variations on 'you're so gay,' it's refreshingly grounded in reality and (dare I suggest?) emotionally mature.' 'Kingdom of Heaven' director's cut in 4K Tonight the Egyptian Theatre will host the world-premiere screening of a new 4K restoration of the director's cut of Ridley Scott's 2005 adventure epic 'Kingdom of Heaven,' co-presented by the American Cinematheque and Beyond Fest. As with the extended cut of Scott's 'The Counselor,' the director's cut of 'Kingdom of Heaven' brings a clarity of focus to the film and is vastly preferred to the theatrical version. Set in the 1100s, the story follows a French blacksmith, Balian (Orlando Bloom), as he joins up with the Crusades and travels to Jerusalem. The cast includes Liam Neeson, Edward Norton, Eva Green, Jeremy Irons, David Thewlis, Brendan Gleeson and Marton Csokas. In his 2005 review of the original theatrical cut, Kenneth Turan wrote, ''Kingdom of Heaven' is not one of those cheerful combat movies that believe bloodletting is the answer to everything. It is a violent movie that laments a peace that didn't last, a downbeat but compelling epic that looks to have lost faith in the value of cinematic savagery for its own sake. If you combine this film with Scott's [2001] 'Black Hawk Down,' you find the director in a place where he is no longer exulting in his ability simply to put violence on screen; he wants you to feel its searing effects as well.' 'Kingdom' screenwriter William Monahan also wrote the script for Martin Scorsese's 'The Departed,' which happens to be playing at the New Beverly on Saturday and Sunday. 'M. Butterfly' in 35mm On Sunday there will be a 35mm showing of David Cronenberg's 1993 adaptation of ' — presented by Hollywood Entertainment and Skylight Books — to celebrate the release of Violet Lucca's book 'David Cronenberg: Clinical Trials.' Lucca will be there to introduce the film and sign books. Screenwriter David Henry Hwang will send in a video introduction. This is said to be the film's first L.A. showing since 2022. Hwang, who also wrote the libretto for the opera 'Ainadamar' currently at the L.A. Opera, adapted his own play. In the film Jeremy Irons plays a French diplomat in 1960s China who begins an ongoing affair with an opera performer (John Lone) who he believes to be a woman and, it turns out, is also a spy for the Chinese government. In her book, Luca describes the film as 'frequently overlooked in Cronenberg's filmography' while adding, 'it also stands out as the director's most overtly political work.' Lucca continues, 'This tension is perfectly suited to the inexplicable nature of love and sex, the messiness that exists between the spark of desire and its carnal expression. It shatters the illusion that we really do know a partner, or even ourselves — a difficult lesson learned every every day, quietly and loudly, by all sorts of people under far more quotidian circumstances.'
Yahoo
11-03-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Clothes closet at Powell church expands to help meet growing community need
POWELL, Tenn. (WATE) — More and more places of worship around East Tennessee are serving the needs of their community by opening clothes closets. One church in Powell has rapidly expanded its space to meet the growing need. The Clothes Closet at Powell Methodist started in a small space inside the church more than 10 years ago. However, as the need among families in the area increased, the church decided to move its closet to another building on the church property. Today, the closet space is like a small department store. Clinton revitalization efforts continue with $9.5M infrastructure project Volunteers start gathering and sorting newly donated clothes about a week before the doors open to the public at Powell Methodist Church's Community Clothes Closet. The program collects and gives out clothing, shoes and accessories for men, women and children twice a month. The clothing comes largely from individual donors. The Clothes Closet started slowly more than a decade ago, but in the last four years, the program's director said the need has accelerated. 'Post COVID we started August of '21 back up and running. It's grown a lot since then,' said Sherry Scircle. 'We are blessed with a lot of donations. What we always need more of are men's clothing and children, especially boys.' When the doors open on alternating Thursdays and Saturdays, dozens of people move into the church's auxiliary building to go shopping. 'I think it is wonderful. The volunteers that work here give their time and make it so we can maybe have a little extra something to wear. I look for mostly like sweaters, maybe sometimes I find a pair of pants, shirts,' said Pat Franklin. Sevierville Police lieutenant dedicated to building trust one person at a time At first, the program served those who found themselves in need and lived close to the church in North Knox County. But now people come from Anderson and Campbell counties as well. 'I've had several people this year that have come through because they have seen the sign and have stopped in and said I never thought I'd be in this position,' said Scircle. 'It's clean. You don't find that everywhere,' said Princess Harrison. 'Well, I'm looking for some summer clothes.' The closest is completely free. 'All the people need to do is come in and sign up with us. I'm glad that our church has this mission. It's great to be a part of it and see it grow,' said Scircle. 'I thank you God for these people because they are doing a really, really good job and I really appreciate what they do for other people,' said Ellie, another shopper. The program can always use donations of men's and children's shoes as well as socks and underwear of all sizes since a variety of sizes are in constant demand. Many shoppers said they enjoy the hospitality received from volunteers. 'You go into the stores and they don't say 'thank you, come back.' Here they say 'Come back', they appreciate you,' said Ricky Jeffers. 'It gives me a lot of joy to be able to provide for those people that are in need,' said Scircle. Eviction court sees 361 cases in one day as Knox County urged to fund legal aid The Clothes Closet at Powell Methodist can always use donations of clothing since a variety of sizes are in constant demand. Sherry Scircle says the more variety they have, the better they can serve everyone who comes through the doors. The Clothes Closet at Powell Methodist on Emory Road will open this Thursday at 5 p.m. and again on Saturday at 9 a.m. through noon. The place is filling a big need in the community. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
