Oakland's Babette has been making and selling clothes for decades.
Oakland Tribune Wednesday 9th February, 2011
Babette Pinsky, right, who started the Babette's clothing company 42 years ago, discusses a design with Amy Mui at the company's facility in Oakland, Calif. Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2011. (Kristopher Skinner/Staff)
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