The Souvenirist by Jenn Barger

The Souvenirist by Jenn Barger

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35: 8 cool fashion accessory museums
Quirky collections where you can see hats, hand fans and so, so many shoes.
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34. Japanese style starts with socks
Spotting and shopping for footwear among Tokyo fashionistas in knee highs and geishas in white tabis.
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You‘re invited! Eco-friendly fashion exhibit tour in D.C.
Join me for insights on the clothing mending movement and what “green” design really means.
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33: Just Back From: The Hudson Valley
Where one Washington, D.C. interior designer stays, eats, and shops in Upstate New York’s hippest enclave.
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May 2025

Friday fly list
A hip Houston hotel, a Tokyo dramedy, and a museum show on sustainable fashion.
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32. My packing strategy for Japan
My fit-it-all-in math to look chic in Tokyo and comfortably hike in the Kyushu countryside
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31. Be Our Houseguest?
How to stay with friends and family on your next trip—without trashing your relationship or their place.
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30: Packing List: Bathing Suits
Searching for flattering swimwear—plus a London exhibit plunging into their history.
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April 2025

Friday Fly List
A gilt-y fashion exhibit in Brooklyn, DIY rugs in Houston, and a surreal Philippe Starck hotel in France.
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29: What did you bring me?
Arguments for—and against—buying gifts on your travels.
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Friday Fly List
What I’m watching, reading, buying, and planning for future trips.
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27: Shopkeeper Secrets: Brooklyn
Designer Meg Kinney reveals indie boutiques, a dreamy spa, and other treats in New York’s hippest borough.
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