Could this spirit be the secret to longevity?

"I'm all about having meaningful conversations through clothing." 3/20/19 Japan's Secret to Long Life Some of the world's oldest people have lived on the Japanese island of Tokunoshima. What's their secret? A local distiller would have you believe drinking brown sugar shochu—a spirit brewed on the island—played a role in their longevity. Alcohol that makes you live longer? We'll drink to that. The Future of Fashion There is a lot of waste in fashion, and Tolu Coker doesn't see the need for it, which is why the London-based fashion and textile designer repurposes discarded denim in her designs. She also casts only black models in her fashion shows. Each move is part of an effort to build more than just a brand. Breaking Fast in California We join Nancy Hoque in her Pleasanton, California, home as she prepares a traditional Bangladeshi iftar. She's making quite a feast—nine dishes in all, including piyajus (lentil and onion fritters), boot (garbanzo beans), hot patties (puff pastry stuffed with meat) and shrimp curry. View this email in your browser.  Copyright © 2019 Great Big Story, LLC, All rights reserved.You are receiving this message because you subscribed to the Great Big Story newsletter. Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list