Virgin Atlantic's New Designer Uniforms; Dior's Flashy Sneakers

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Local
· Target gun stance began because of Texas group [DMN]
· Cleburne cheerleader's African game-hunting pics go viral [People]
· A high-end grocery store opens in an underserved area [CultureMap Houston]

National
· Why we wear black to funerals [InStyle]
· See celebrities wearing flags as clothes [The Cut]
· The making of Christian Dior's jewel-encrusted sneakers [Marie Claire UK]
· Virgin Atlantic unveils new Vivienne Westwood-designed uniforms [LAT]
· Older woman pay it forward at Walmart, actions go viral [Consumerist]
· LVMH's new program will train youth in craftsmanship of luxury goods [NYT]
· Nina McLemore, the designer of choice for women in power [WSJ]
· Japanese designer invents second-skin slipper inspired by fondue [NPR]