"It was fiber you could use for everything," Maglio says. "And such style! And modern! People were looking to the future. This was modernity at its best." For women, it was also the answer to a prayer ...

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Block Hop has redefined maternity wear with a focus on skin-friendly fabrics. Every piece is crafted with organic bamboo and ...