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'Project Runway' Fashion Designer From Hillside Penned Heartbreaking Final Facebook Post
Sha’Vi Lewis, a New Jersey native and contestant on Season 18 of "Project Runway," has died, his family confirmed.
Lewis, a fashion designer known for his bold, creative designs, passed away on Monday, Feb. 26, according to a Facebook post by his aunt. He was 34 years old.
MY FABULOUS TALENTED NEPHEW Sha'Vi Lewis IS GONE FROM THIS PLACE. I WON'T HEAR HIS GREETINGS TO ME ANYMORE "HEY AUNTIE... Posted by Deirdra DivaDoll Elkerson on Tuesday, February 25, 2025
A cause of death has not yet been revealed.
Born Franklin Shavi Lewis Frierson Jr., Lewis was raised in Hillside, where he de…
Toms River Mom Of 5, Model Dies After 3-Year Cancer Battle: Remembering Tina Vasile
Tina Vasile, a mother of five from Toms River, passed away on Monday, Jan. 27, 2025, after a three-year battle with ovarian cancer, according to her obituary on the Ocean County Cremation Service website. She was 45 years old.
Born in Lakewood, Tina was known for her love of life, glamorous style, and deep devotion to her children, her obituary reads. A former model and actress, Tina had a passion for fashion, makeup, and music, never turning down an opportunity for a concert or a night out.
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Luxury French Department Store Printemps Set To Open First US Location in NYC
A touch of Parisian luxury will soon be arriving in America.
Printemps, the iconic French department store, is prepares to open its first US location in the spring of 2025.
The new store, which will be located in Manhattan, will occupy 55,000 square feet within the historic One Wall Street building in the Financial District, blending classic architecture with modern elegance.
Founded in 1865, Printemps is celebrated for its high-end fashion, beauty, and lifestyle offerings.
The Manhattan location aims to capture the spirit of its flagship Paris store, showcasing a carefully cu…
Vineland's Cynthia Lee Morales, Mother Of 3 Loved Fashion, 32
Cynthia Lee Morales of Vineland died on Tuesday, July 16, according to an obituary published by Wainwright-Bernhardt Funeral Home. She was 32 years old.
"Cynthia had a spunky personality and was a free spirit full of life with a loving heart," her obituary said.
She loved fashion, all colors of hair dye and enjoyed crossword books, the obit said.
Cynthia is survived by her three beloved children; Serenity Drago, Miguel Rodriguez and Casamiere Morales; her parents, Johnny Morales and Joann (Brenes) Medina; her three sisters; Yarisa, Juliana and Jayla Morales; and her brother, Johnny Morales…
South Jersey Hair Salon Owner Crowned International Mrs. USA: 'Bold, Ambitious, Beautiful'
A Trenton High School graduate and owner of a hair salon in Bordentown has been crowned International Mrs. USA.
Chimere Nicole Haskins, 39, of Willingboro, won the title — competing as Mrs. New Jersey USA — earlier this month during a competition in Orlando, Florida.
The mother of two daughters, ages 11 and 9, has been married for 17 years. Her hair-styling and extensions business is called CN Salon and has operated since 2014.
Her husband drives around with her on all her community service work including her non-profit, #GirlYes, a movement that encourages women to be "bold, ambitious and…
‘Truly Beautiful, Inside And Out:’ Alexa Brown Of Phillipsburg Dies At 16
Phillipsburg is mourning the loss of a lifelong resident and beloved teen.
Alexa Marie Brown, “Alexita,” died Thursday, August 24 at age 16.
Born in Phillipsburg, Alexa was known for her wide range of hobbies, including cheerleading, softball, and basketball, in which she became “a competitor on and off the court” with the help of her father, her obituary says. She played on several basketball teams, including the Steele Hill Bulldogs, Steele Hill Warriors and Team Jenkins.
“She was feisty, tenacious and quickly recognized as a tough defender,” reads her memorial, adding that the talented …
