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Finding their place in Tuxpan has been hard for the brothers. In America they were too Mexican. In Mexico they are too American. Julio, for example, started out wearing the baggy clothes he bought at Banana Republic and the Gap before he left the Hamptons, but he quickly found out that what passes for universal teenage fashion in the U.S. is viewed as the indelible mark of a hoodlum in Tuxpan. Even his friends greet him with "What's up, gringo?" So Julio and Carlos spend a lot of time hanging out with other kids who, like them, are Americans...
...wing, nativist triumph of Evo Morales in Bolivia: Auki Tituana, the mayor of the Indian ecotourism enclave Cotacachi, not far from the capital of Quito. Leon Roldos, the brother of the late President Jaime Roldos, is also a possible candidate. Money still is a powerful weapon, however, and the banana plantation magnate Alvaro Noboa may make a third run for the presidency. -By Mercedes Alvaro/Quito...
...BANANA REPUBLIC The casual-wear company (bananarepublic.com) cites Memoirs as an inspiration behind its new collection. Look for kimono-style tops, velvet chinois jackets, tassel necklaces and quilted purses...
...Puustinen: While most entries called for monumental structures, this Finnish architect proposes something more interactive. A meandering walkway would crisscross a stream and lead down to the beach; visitors would make boats by folding banana leaves, and would then set them afloat on the sea as ritual offerings. "People participate by making a personal act," she explains, "and together they create the memorial...
...century Summits of Style Esoteric treatments in a minimalist setting A Starflyer Is Born In-flight comfort with an internet connection in every seat Take a Hike Destinations to restore your sense of wonder based its blend of Sencha tea and cherry essence partly on scenes in the book. BANANA REPUBLIC The casual-wear company (bananarepublic.com) cites Memoirs as an inspiration behind its new collection. Look for kimono-style tops, velvet chinois jackets, tassel necklaces and quilted purses. ICON This artsy cobbler (iconshoes.com) has printed photo stills and details from Geisha sets - including bamboo doors and wall hangings...