It’s New to Us by Jean Stratton

CUSTOM COUTURE: “I always realized my love was for beautiful wedding gowns, and I liked elegance,” says designer Jean-Ralph Thurin, owner of Thurin Atelier. He is shown by a collection of his Luxe custom bridal gowns, offered in a variety of styles and designs.

Thurin Atelier, Luxury Bridal Design House, Offers an Elegant New Look on Nassau Street

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That one perfect bridal gown. That dream dress you always imagined for your wedding. How wonderful when it is realized, and that it can be one-of-a-kind just for you.

BEST IDEA: “For every tote bag or backpack we make, there is one less tote bag or backpack made of virgin material. We are replacing the need for new plastics.” Albe Zakes, Vice President, Media Relations of TerraCycle, is shown at their Palmer Square store. He holds two items: at left is a bottle of “All Purpose Plant Worm Poop”, the company’s first product, and at right, its most recent one, the Capri Sun backpack. In the background are individual bins for items to be upcycled.

TerraCycle, New Store on Palmer Square Turns Trash Into Eco-Friendly Products

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“We want your trash!”

It’s all about eliminating waste, adds Albe Zakes, Vice President, Media Relations at TerraCycle, which opened a store at 63 Palmer Square last September.