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Acts of rebellion, fine tailoring, streetwear, tribal prints, traditional tassels and suedes, moccasins, and sustainable fashion approaches like fur and multi-use materials were all present on the runway.
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Tiana Randall, Forbes.com, 5 June 2025
But the shoe rules have still caused snafus, as when a Native American producer was turned away from the red carpet for wearing moccasins in 2022.
—Martha Ross, Mercury News, 13 May 2025
In this year’s Caldecott Medal winner, 2-year-old Chooch’s family teaches him some of their Cherokee traditions, like sewing moccasins and making grape dumplings.
—Travis Jonker, New York Times, 10 Feb. 2025
Unlike the previous Kith x Adidas x Clarks collections, which used the uppers of classic Adidas shoes atop Clarks’ signature crepe sole, the new collaboration uses the upper of the iconic Wallabee moccasin and the underfoot cushioning from Adidas.
—Riley Jones, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
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Tiana Randall, Forbes.com, 5 June 2025
But the shoe rules have still caused snafus, as when a Native American producer was turned away from the red carpet for wearing moccasins in 2022.
—Martha Ross, Mercury News, 13 May 2025
In this year’s Caldecott Medal winner, 2-year-old Chooch’s family teaches him some of their Cherokee traditions, like sewing moccasins and making grape dumplings.
—Travis Jonker, New York Times, 10 Feb. 2025
Unlike the previous Kith x Adidas x Clarks collections, which used the uppers of classic Adidas shoes atop Clarks’ signature crepe sole, the new collaboration uses the upper of the iconic Wallabee moccasin and the underfoot cushioning from Adidas.
—Riley Jones, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
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Animal control officers say the rattlesnake was secured in a glass enclosure, but the two cobras had been inside plastic totes, which were knocked over, spilling them onto the floor, Beckman said.—
Mitchell Willetts,
Kansas City Star,
10 Sep. 2025
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How to identify venomous snakes The rattlesnake are the only native venomous snake in California, according to the University of California’s Statewide Integrated Pest Management Program.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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However, once his guardian arrived at the day care center, the information they were told was allegedly changed, as it was revealed that the boy had been bitten by a copperhead snake.—
Latoya Gayle,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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The University of Kentucky says the main types of venomous snakes found in the commonwealth are copperheads, pigmy rattlesnakes, timber rattlesnakes and western cottonmouths.—
Marina Johnson,
The Courier-Journal,
18 Aug. 2025
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Kebede wears python-effect and suede outerwear over fluid pieces.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
3 Sep. 2025
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Shop the exclusive here at Vogue, and find yours in black, eucalyptus, oxblood, python, or black alligator.—
Cortne Bonilla,
Vogue,
2 Sep. 2025
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Her strapless gown also touted a plunging neckline with subtle boning, teamed with a massive feather boa for added drama.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
7 July 2025
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Though the platforms became the star of the show, other parts of Campbell’s ensemble, which included a bright pink feather boa and a Scottish inspired kilt, were also made famous by the fall.—
Rosa Rahimi,
CNN Money,
19 June 2025
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Excavations at the site have uncovered temples, elite residences, and a shrine to Wadjet, the cobra goddess of Lower Egypt.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Sep. 2025
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Nearly three years after the La Jolla Shores Association first approved design elements for new streetlights in the area, a total of 37 lights with new circuits were installed — 31 acorn-style post-top decorative streetlights and six cobra-head streetlights that extend from the pole.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Sep. 2025
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In the Southeast, there are several venomous snakes that could potentially cause an injury to a human or pet: three species of rattlesnakes (eastern diamondback, timber, and pygmy), copperhead, cotton mouth (also known as water moccasins), and coral snake, says Maerz.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
1 Aug. 2025
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Copperhead snake size How to identify a cottonmouth snake Cottonmouths (also known as water moccasins) are venomous reptiles that are almost always found near water, basking in the sun on rocks, branches or along the water’s edge.—
Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
11 July 2025
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This included cobras, a green mamba, a boa constrictor and tarantulas, authorities said.—
TJ Macias,
Kansas City Star,
3 Sep. 2025
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Black mambas are often seen cruising the savanna with their head and neck held high, using their keen eyesight to scan for danger or track prey – typically small mammals such as hyraxes, bush babies, and rodents.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
22 June 2025
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The Joe Gibbs Racing driver solidified himself as a championship-caliber racer once again.—
Joseph Wolkin,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Hoka, along with its duties as the title sponsor of the event, spent the week celebrating the launch of two new trail running shoes, the aforementioned Mafate 5 and their new trail racer, the Rocket X Trail.—
Will Porter,
Outside,
13 Sep. 2025
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“Moccasin.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/moccasin. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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