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The Life, Loss and Lore of the Sea Mink

If Manly Hardy knew one thing, it was mink. Born in 1832 in Hampden, Maine, Hardy inherited his father’s fur trading business and spent much of his life trapping the fur-bearing mammals along the ...
British fashion designer Stella McCartney is showcasing plant-based alternatives to real feathers in her latest collection, ...