Rally Sock: show anchor Zany Side

       Chef Chris Cosentino, known for offal dishes Incanto, a restaurant in San Francisco, recently into a new area: the design of the socks.

Mr. Cosentino called meat socks feet, such as Bologna, ham and soppressata modeled. "We have the meat salami in a single housing. Boxes are a bit like socks," says Cosentino, who works with fire eccentric beta online retailers. "How funny is that?"

There was a time when funny not sell socks. But these days, appear as tiny transmitter Socks Hosiery individual taste. A number of new brands and sock-small entrepreneurs like Mr. Cosentino in recent years has emerged, each of which a certain promising to meet customers.

Anglophile Upper Crust? Try Nigel Knox socks Nifty. Math Nerd? Argoz may have the formula perfect diamond. Simple elegance? Etiquette Clothiers has Italian combed cotton socks, cashmere and other mixtures. ANTIPAST, a Japanese brand, and Maria La Rosa, an Italian brand, women have described socks per pair of very as much as $ 90th Ozonesocks.com offers a number of special-interest socks, cats in danger of pretty flowers for between $ 6 and $ 25. Happy Socks has flooded the market with stripes, dots and zigzags in every color imaginable.

Patterns, eccentric or breeders were once more than creative. Nine years SockItToMe.com, a Portland, Oregon, sock supplier, expects to sell more than 5 million socks this year by more than 40% from 3.5 million euros in 2012, says founder and President Carrie Atkinson. Bestsellers of the company are now "all with a mustache, we can not keep them in stock," she said. Also popular: socks with jellyfish and Corgis. "People want some of their nervousness or weirdness to express," says

Ms. Atkinson.

Mass retailers meet the trend, too. On Gap.com this week were 30 different socks bright patterns available, including argyle, stripes large and small anchor with eight kinds of simple and crew socks in bright colors.

Driven in part by the brave new offers, sales of socks for men and women have risen. The sock sales rose 5.6% to $ 4.22 billion for the 12 months ended in April 2013, according to NPD Group. Men rush to socks in colorful patterns, available from specialty shops in particular can be bought. Sales of men's socks in specialized stores were up 39% in 2012.

Places of casual work are the reasons for this development of the personality of a sock. Since people are free to express themselves feel at work, press the edge in her fashion choices.

Also contribute to current fashion trends, the interest in the socks. For women, shorts, dresses and skirts with socks are a fashion combination, even if it has a schoolgirl connotation and works best for everyone under 30. The view of a pair of socks with Mary Janes vary paired 1940 Funky socks on the knee, often with stripes, polka dots or other reasons.

Pant in the past few seasons, that is to show more ankle. In addition, there are links, once the only place in the wardrobe, where a man can be in her pink polka dot, virtually disappeared from many offices. This makes it possible to take the ankle, as the ultimate developers.

"If you are in business, everyone on your shoes," says Cosentino, whose feet Betabrand.com meat will be launched in the coming weeks. "Creating question. And that creates a conversation." Nutty socks Or is it an ending: Mr. Cosentino has a pair of socks "big" it says that it "meetings, I will not go."

Socks, it seems, a clothing market is relatively easy to give: Do not break or damage have little in size and does not require a big investment for consumers. It was part of the call of Rick Peterson, Nigel Knox socks Nifty was eliminated in 2011 after his job at a clothing company launched. "I was in my 60s trying to find a job in a terrible economy," he said. "With a weak market is, the accessories were a place where I had the chance to gain some traction."

He presented socks in whimsical patterns like stripes and skulls pink and lime. Now socks are sold online and in 130 stores. "The world," Mr. Peterson said, "do not even black dress sock."

Called Dan Soha, a San Francisco entrepreneur and business angel online Argoz socks launched in January 2012, after complaining that he can not find a good argyle socks. Before starting Argoz he wrote an algorithm to Research sock on Google GOOG +0.38% search for keywords, study the words such as "Argyle" and "plaid" included. ("I'm still the biggest nerd in the room," he said.) In May 2011, a significant increase in the search for "socks" on Google gave him the courage to start Argoz.com. These days, sales were up 20% from month to month, he said.

Sometimes it's almost hard, all the earth used to be a no man's land nondescript sock market, to remember. Happy Socks, launched in 2008 to life, was born a dark day in Stockholm when Viktor Tell friends noticed his colorful socks pulled to lift the mood. "At the time, colorful socks, existed but were hard to find," Mr. Tell, co-founder and Creative Director of Happy Socks, wrote in an e-mail this week. Manufacturers initially balked at the notion of Happy Socks. He said, she laughed: "Kids Socks for Adults"

Nobody said dass for the closet comedian who wants to keep the ceiling in the office, fire, Beta socks that look normal from the ankle upwards. Remove shoes, and the joke is revealed. A cobra or a Rastafarian number of company calls a "beardymon" on the foot beta also offers fire "Insurance sock" with every pair it sells Losing a sock, send a photo. sad face keeps the sock remains: the San Francisco company replace for free.

NYC Museum Exhibit Spotlights Designer Jewelry Chanel, Miriam Haskell & More

   "I used around the main difficulties to my brain, why fashion jewelry wrap was so expensive," said style consultant in Los Angeles and retailer Cameron Silver on a new episode of his TV show based Bravo reality Dukes of Melrose. "Then I realized, this is really art."

Fine jewelry retailers who have suffered a "disconnect" with the idea of ??paying premiums for copper, rhinestones, and a sense of common silver plastic.

But "fashion jewelery: Collection of Barbara Berger," the 25 June makes opened at the Museum of New York City of the Arts and Design (very convincingly) that the grace and innovation in jewelry design. are not always based on luxurious materials (Coco Chanel, the most striking fashion legend, perhaps said it best when she yelled, "costume jewelry is not made to women an aura of wealth, but also make them beautiful.")

Pens exhibition of more than 400 pieces of jewelry fashion design houses, including Chanel, Yves Saint Laurent, Dior, Kenneth Jay Lane, Lanvin, Missoni, Oscar de la Renta, Pucci, and Miriam Haskell. Also on display are contemporary pieces by designers such as David Mandel, Iraj Moini, Robert Sorrell, Daniel Von Weinberger and Lawrence Vrba.

Miriam Haskell is a co-sponsor of the exhibition organized by the Chief Operating Officer of Haskell jewelry, Gabrielle Fialkoff, an intimate cocktail opening with McFadden and Berger 25 June

The daughter of an American diamond began, Berger gathers as a teenager, when she was a pair of Chanel earrings packed in a French flea market. Since then, she has amassed more than 4,000 pieces of jewelry, one of the largest collections of designer fashion jewelry in the world.

"The Barbara Berger collection is unique in that it regularly collected over many decades, always in search of the finest jewelry and most recognizable of all major design houses," David Revere McFadden, chief curator at the Museum of Arts and Design tells JCK. "His collection is certainly not the way of the variety" flea market "jewelry, it is read the dramatic and theatrical works and the track. Brilliant They are also found evidence of the excellence of craft in the best design studios."

McFadden name Chanel pieces ("always a feast for the eyes"), as well as the works of early designers as the CIS, Trifari and Coro-soloists of the show.

The first, open until 20 January projectors parts American and European design houses Chanel, Balenciaga, House Gripoix, Marcel Boucher, Miriam Haskell and Trifari. The exhibition is divided into two sections, the second section, opened September 22 pieces thematically, materials, colors and patterns groups.

Berger, of the collection to a treasure hunt in the comparison, said in a statement: "In order of collecting fashion jewelry talk about life, style, heart and passion to speak the end of my collection was one of the highlights of my life My collection functions for.. interesting to me extraordinary, unique design full of imagination and a sense of humor. This is usually the lightning. "


      

"Please open your bag": to the first Louis Vuitton store in Poland Welcome

WARSAW - There is a smell of perfume in the air and seller dashboard between the chairs and handbags worth thousands of euros in white leather.

Welcome to the first Polish Louis Vuitton store, which opened in Warsaw in early. I'm here, Robert Eggs, President of the French luxury brand in Northern Europe meet.

The 47-year-old, who has made the switch to luxury hand after selling coffee for 17 years at Nestlé, visited Poland six times before finding the perfect place to save 270 square feet of Luis Vuitton.

Before settling on Vitkac upscale department store in one of the busiest shopping streets in Warsaw, analyzes the French manufacturer of luxury, the movement of pedestrians in different corners of the city, observed buying behavior and visited the shops of its competitors. "The economy must discover for themselves," said Egg. "Observation is the best method, but it takes time."

The brand has also Polish customers in Louis Vuitton stores asked in Munich, Berlin, London and Paris store on the location for the future Warsaw and got great reactions. "This is the final confirmation for us," said Egg.

Louis Vuitton is the flagship brand of the French conglomerate LVMH, which also owns the luxury brands such as Bulgari, Givenchy and Dom Perignon. According to market research firm Sanford Bernstein sell-side, producing Vuitton Handbags-half operating profit of the LVMH group, and a turnover of 7.4 billion euros per year. That's seven times more than the Poles spend a year on luxury goods in total (excluding cars), according to KPMG.

Nevertheless, the Polish luxury goods market grew 50% in 2000 to 2010 increase much faster than the global luxury goods market, which is currently worth € 210 billion.

"The Polish market posted a solid increase, but it is not the only factor that we take into account," said Egg. "The demand and the potential are also important for us, and it is big enough in Poland. Approximately 30% of the luxury brands are not here yet."

No discount, no sale

Eggs do not want to talk about price, but found that the cheapest thing in the store is loaded Warsaw Calendar - 149 PLN (35 EUR). The price of a bag of 2,100 zlotys (€ 492), while the most expensive piece of exotic series - python, ostrich and crocodile - go for more than 85,000 zloty (€ 19.920).

When I asked them how they expect to sell these bags, he said: "2700 BMW cars were sold last year in Poland, it is not bad considering the price of these cars is at 50,000 euros.".

"Fifty thousand euros is not for a car the same as 20,000 for a handbag," I said.

"Ask women. Lot of people prefer the bag," he replies.

"A buyer often behave irrationally, so there is no way to know who will buy it in the store in Warsaw," said Egg. "I visited our store in southern Italy There once was a boy, no older than 16 years, only a leather belt for her mother a few hundred dollars he had paid were usually bought in Transition - .. He saved the money for two years. If you experience this type of situation, you understand that age, education and income are not the most important factors for our brand, "he said.

The label is strong enough to make a very simple marketing strategy: no sales, no discounts and no opportunities. The products are only available in Louis Vuitton stores. Although I could swear I saw a Louis Vuitton boutique in manufacturing British luxury brands at Bicester Village near Oxford.

"It's not possible," Eggs said.

"But I was there a few months ago and I saw with my own eyes," I insist.

"We are not there," he said.

Chuckling, I check out the site and realize that I is the smile off my face, Burberry, Fendi, Furla, Kate Spade and Prada, but must wipe any trace of Luis Vuitton stores.

Louis Vuitton does not negotiate, and the label insists that its employees know why. Providers are invited to participate in workshops in six French sites, so they can show how much heart put into the creative process.

"You're not going to stay for the press conference?" Request eggs. "It's a shame, because you will miss a large champagne glass."

As I walked to the exit, a man in a suit and cut me off abruptly stops. "Open the bag, please," he ordered. I can not believe it. I still have the words on the prestige of the brand buzz in my ears. The security officer must repeat: "Open the bag, please."

Do they intend to treat their high-net-worth clients in this way, or is it just a special bonus for the individual customers and the press during the opening day? "There are many people in the store today - finishing touches are still -.'s Why everyone is looking for," says Magdalena Bulera-Payne, a public relations consultant for Louis Vuitton 'J' have undergone this procedure even for a few days, but be assured, it will not be a habit, and our customers are not looking. "

James Franco takes on measuring Gucci in Milan

 James Franco was in the first row show Milan Gucci launches its new Made to Measure program on Monday. While in Milan, Franco shows an excerpt from "The Director", a documentary he made on the famous fashion house.

Jay-Z has a track dedicated to his new "Magna Carta Holy Grail" album fashion designer Tom Ford

Coach Stuart Vevers took Spanish fashion house Loewe and formerly of Mulberry to Reed Krakoff to replace his Guru top design. Krakoff announced earlier this year he left the coach to concentrate on his own brand.

the deputy general manager of Dior, Delphine Arnault, the daughter of Bernard Arnault - Chairman and Chief exec luxury conglomerate LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton, Louis Vuitton moved.

Stefano Pilati, who lost his job at Yves Saint Laurent in February 2013, Saturday showed his first menswear collection in his new job at Ermenegildo Zegna. It seems to run a little, so discreet, Cathy Horyn reports in the New York Times.

Neiman Marcus plans to make new public and filed an IPO.

Hermes prepares real boost to the debt of the new series Rookie

      He will be responsible for the construction and development of the company's real estate platform in the company of Chalkhill Partners where he was. Previously, he held various positions at Anglo Irish Bank, RBS and Barclays Capital.

The role is newly created as part of the company's efforts in the field of real estate debt to take advantage of those who seek to take offered by the area.

The company currently has around £ 5800000000 of real estate assets under management.

Earlier this week, Axa Investment Managers has announced that it appointed a team of commercial real estate debt in order to manage a new term infrastructure debt.

Combine Italian luxury goods maker to promote the Fashion Week in Milan

MILAN, Italy - Prada SpA, the spa's death and more than a dozen Italian luxury goods manufacturers are committed to work together to promote the Milan Fashion Week as fears that it will lose in New York, London and Paris.chanel coco bags "The name of the game is the unit", Ermenegildo Zegna, CEO of the costume manufacturer with the same name, in Milan today the unveiling of the new board of the Italian Chamber of Fashion. "We are at the forefront of global fashion system. We want to keep our leading position." Burberry Group Plc, its menswear show after a decade collections in Milan, in the past week, a parade in London, fueling concern the capital of Italian fashion loses its appeal. Strengthening Card Camera Nazionale della Moda Italiana, the so-called "senators" the purpose of the Italian fashion to increase the profile of Milan, Prada CEO Patrizio Bertelli said that the room was appointed vice president of the pastor. Everyone should have more respect for the Italian fashion industry, because without them, "international fashion would not be as strong," Bertelli said. While the new members of the CNMI, including CEO Diego Della Valle's death, committed to increase spending on marketing, excluded Bertelli bring the parade unit Miu Miu Prada in Milan from Paris. Miu Miu brand such as Valentino Italian women colleagues, showing his collections in the French capital. "We want to be democratic and non-nationalist," Bertelli said. Fashion designers Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana, who were last week found guilty of tax evasion, was an invitation to come to the area because they do not want to be tied to any club president Mario Boselli CNMI said. Giorgio Armani "is with us," even if it is not a member of the CNMI, Boselli said. Coco Chanel Bags The Milan Menswear Fashion Week started yesterday and ends on Tuesday.

Milan Fashion Week moves to reinvent

MILAN - Burberry London for packaged, Milan give up after a decade of male loyalty. Giorgio Armani scolded Italian designers who regularly show in other fashion capitals. Donatella Versace and even called for a summit of fashion for the purpose of unity. The concern that Milan loses prestige in London, Paris and New York City will break reserved for the cold world of fashion in general. The Italian National Chamber of Fashion has been moved to action and announced a reorganization in the spring and open by CEO Patrizio Bertelli Prada # 2 in the chamber at Milan Fashion revitalize. The first act of Bertelli: a letter of restaurants remain until late in the men's fashion previews this week that Saturday starts open. This may seem like a small step, but considering that the fashion world has € 120 million ($ 157 million) to Milan Fashion spent four weeks in 2009, according to Bain & Company, a slow year that major U.S. market was in crisis. Milan family tree mode can be constructed, but it does not have the same inherent in other fashion capitals, which is reflected in their sales of luxury tourist attraction eclipse Milan (EURO) 4.5 billion ($ 5.9 billion) in 2012. New York was four times more than London and Paris double rose more than a third, according to Bain. As for the source of the complaints, the economic crisis, which has now won Italy zapped resources fashion houses, local communities, which otherwise could give a boost and the world of fashion media and fashion buyers feeding the system. Fashion insiders and analysts say Milan is not as much as other fashion capitals to integrate cultural and artistic events and encourage new designers to create buzz. '' Of course, some cities have more invested in the creation of a powerful framework, "said Claudia D'Arpizio a Bain partner, the luxury goods market analyzes.'' I think that what will be the new chamber of fashion very to Milan make visible. " More recently, designers were leggings, no cooperation, the norm. The summit called by Versace apparently never occurred, displaced by the reorganization of the space clean fashion. Armani has the pressure on the Italian designers present their collections in Milan show on a regular basis, and not in the other fashion capitals have made their return a condition for participating in the board room of fashion development policy. The remarks targeted second line of Prada, Miu Miu, the shows in Paris, with ready-to-wear and haute couture collections Valentino. Armani pointed out that it did its part, said a long time to maintain the last position of the major fashion weeks at the request of the chamber to hasten the fashion crowd to Paris. '' Of course, this time various problems such as applied in some cases, the absence of some of the most important "writer, Armani was quoted by Corriere della Sera as saying recently. He discredited the logistical difficulties of other fashion houses showed two rows in a single week, highlighting the fact that with the Emporio Armani and Giorgio Armani collections, four times a year. Longtime president Mario Boselli chamber mode was confident that the problem will be solved and Armani will join the Board of Directors. '' We are confident that with the revival of Milan, and some brands will go home, "Boselli said in an interview. It does not promise quick fixes that are very complex issues, and give hints about what is coming, but says that some changes will be implemented by the live preview of September. As one of the first signs of progress, Boselli said it is presenting 78 designers in the menswear shows this week - more than in previous editions - and they include parades four new names two Italians, a German and a Chinese. Armani opened his theater in one of them, Andrea Pompilio. Boselli was also the understanding of the group's decision, Prada Miu Miu show in Paris, especially at a time when many fashion houses Versace to Dolce & Gabbana, dropped their second line. Milan may be overshadowed Miu Miu by Prada. '' Going to Paris, it was as if there were two first lines, each with its own identity, "he said. As for the Burberry Camp Boselli decision to accept as part of society. But he takes it as a victory for Milan that British designer Vivienne Westwood has not followed, despite apparent attempts to woo them. '' People who decide to stay in Milan, do so because they are in Milan, time believe,buy Louis Vuitton Wallet"Boselli said.

Reveals the advantage of Michael Kors

Luxury designer Michael Kors earned $ 7.6 million (€ 4.8 million) for the year ended 30 March, a decrease of 46.6% compared to the previous year, according to a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission in the United States.louis vuitton belts The designer, who serves as Honorary President, Creative Director and Michael Kors Holdings, received a salary of $ 2.5 million (€ 1.5 million) and cash consideration of $ 5,000,000 (3, 1 €). Including the value of stock awards in connection with the performance of the company last year, but this year paid total compensation amounted Kors $ 13.6 million (£ 8.6m) Kors took his company public in 2011 and is now at 12.38 billion dollars (€ 7.8 billion) estimated The label announced in May that the company's profits more than doubled in the past year, driven by new store openings. louis vuitton bags on sale For the full year, net profit more than doubled to $ 397.6m (€ 253 million) compared to $ 147.4 million (€ 93 million) last year. Total revenues increased 67.5% to $ 2.18 b (€ 1.3b), which included a 69.3% jump in sales to $ 2.09 b (€ 1.3b).

stealth shopper: Life of Priests Manek affordable vintage designer pieces

Manek life led me into his sandwich sign outside reads "OMG Shoes" How could I not?miu miu handbag A mix of vintage, consignment and new designer brands, is the year-old shop at Dufferin and Dundas St. W., a housing of the transition band, the hot new restaurants now Ossington Ave. is complete. Once a small owner Nicole Manek Portugal refers to the area as "Duwest." She is a qualified professional: a stylist and costume designer, the combs North America for stock and recycled parts of shoots and sets of TV / film, in which she works. Manek studied theater and art history at the University of Toronto and Accessories Design at the Istituto di Moda Burgo (School Italian fashion) in Milan. She is the co-host of the series network disk Make Me Over Make Me Under. His mantra is vintage police and clothes that are affordable yet driven label. I noticed Oleg Cassini, Louis Feraud, Ralph Lauren, Givenchy, Calvin Klein and a killer dress without sleeves, khaki trench coat by D & G. I found a sweater Emilio Pucci scratched with a cult label for $ 250 through a YSL pantsuit. On the grid wear cocktail / evening: a knockout Jean Patou yellow silk dress for $ 250. All it lacks is a special occasion. A spectacular dress Givenchy package ($ 110) and an Ungaro dress with dramatic draped over the central portion summon the spirit of Joan Crawford. Manek has a treasure of Alexander McQueen, from a shimmering brocade for a sexy black cocktail dress with corset back for $ 495th And, of course, shoes, beautiful shoes: Marni, Miu Miu and Rag and Bone for less than $ 200. On the back of an assortment of hand-beaded bags sitting on a shelf for three baskets windfall of $ 10, $ 15 and $ 20 Accessories. Under the counter, a number of dead stock sunglasses from Dior to Gucci of the order of $ 230th Ouch! I have an acid flashback to the meeting of the Greek green woven bag as the one I have in the vicinity of the Acropolis in the 70s. The shelves are color coded for clothes hanging on them. I suggest questioning clockwise. Take your time, such a business inspired leisurely pace, you almost expect Long Iceland Tea will be served. It's a fun Hawaiian print muumuu, a Mad Men floral sun for $ 29 and a pink suit ($ 39) with a feather motif that Lucille Ball would have worn dress as she and Desi / Ricky went on to Hollywood I Love Lucy. I'm all about caftans this summer. In the "use" section: a decadent vintage caftan silk and gold embroidery and a delicious black and silver wire. The calibration runs of small to large quite small, but there are generous cuts like a pair of trousers and white vintage new Celine oversized ALC with their original tags intact Holt Renfrew T-shirts. There's even a pinch of children's clothing. So Duwest young woman Duwest. Life Manek 1504 Dundas Street West Intimidation Factor: nonexistent. It is a dark blue sailboat mounted on a wall, the floors are white, and the store is flooded with sunlight. It feels like Florida. Number of sellers on the floor: One, an engaging young woman swings a pretty pair of floral shorts. Response time: Immediate. They welcomed me warmly when I fly over the threshold. It is hot and humid. I want some water? Vibe: Miami Vice meets fashion museum. miu miu online Price range: $ 10 for a pair of shoes in the box savings of $ 1,500 for a chocolate brown quilted Chanel bag.

is not Nothing But a G Thang, Baby ... Guess vs. Gucci further

According to WWD, Gucci has appealed the verdict from an Italian court of appeal who stole the request for Gucci Guess who their "iconic" brands. miu miu bagThe two companies have similar logos in a heated while in a number of countries dispute, including the United States, Italy, China and France, was not yet finished with the latter two cases. "The call is a necessary measure to its exceptional wealth of historic iconic trademark famous all over the world and, more generally,Miu Miu handbag to protect to protect the values ​​of creativity and innovation in the quality of Made in Italy," Gucci said in a statement .

You Gotta Pay To Spray | $ 4.200 bottle of Chanel No. 5: The Big Preview Edition

Chanel No. 5 is so good that Marilyn Monroe would have never slept without it. Once made this public statement has become the brand exploded to fame and never down. The French brand has been known as one of the most famous perfumes in the world for years  With many different flavors and spending on their list is the elite and expensive issue on deck. The Chanel No. 5 Grand Extract output is ready to be packaged and sold for a reported $ 4,200 USD, making it the most expensive ever perfume brand. The bottle containing 30 grams and is rare limited edition, which was in a form of a manufacturer of special glass designed in a bottle sold. The bottle comes in a traditional handmade case and the two pieces are collectibles. It will be a smaller version for at least half the price.  Brad Pitt Hollywood is made campaigns available for your viewing pleasure. He joins a short list of elite players in the advertising of the brand and is one of the few male faces, female beauty products represent.

men is a fashion car for you

As men become interested in fashion? Savile Row suits that even the strongest men could run down (ahem) feel like James Bond? Or shoes, the wearer feel like Daniel Craig on the red carpet? But no, we men Brum Brum! A brilliant car - that'll do. Mercedes-Benz has to conform with London tailor Nick Hart at Spencer Hart a Merc CLS 63 AMG Shooting Brake as an idol morning. It was presented in London Spencer Hart Collections: Men show yesterday. The adaptation of the cars contain no sucking hard step, but adding custom colors mixed chocolate brown Italian leather seats with logo Spencer Hart (with Midnight Blue Sewing nothing less!) And the signing of Nick Hart on the console of the car. You want. Non-CLS Shooting Brake sewing costs £ 83,000. The price for the hard version is available "on demand", which is a little larger.   You'd better spend the difference on one of his costumes.

Air Max flies again that fashion back to classic Nike 90s

Dizzee Rascal had a pair of individual,  basketball star LeBron James A whole line and clubbers had seen the stars of hip-hop and rider in the 1990s rarely without it. Now, at 25, Anniversary of the Air Max have, the most famous coach Cushioning Nike shoes still resurgence in popularity. They have on the feet of celebrities from Rita Ora for Barack Obama, the bubble soles have transcended their origins to a coveted cabinet through the world of fashion and music to be hugged. "This is not just any old pair. Labels, styles and specific details are very important," said Hannah Almassi, fashion editor of Grazia magazine that that owning a pair of 90 kicks had said an obsession for fans of the coach . Asos online retailers reported a significant increase in sales the last row spring / summer 2013. "We grew up 320% Nike Air Max trainers over the same period last year, making them the staple of the casual wardrobe," said Carroll Nichola, buyer Asos shoes brand. "There was an increase in all coaches. Key Styles range from retro style racing brand, such as New Balance, high and low-tops, with bold colors prove popular." David Spencer, Product and Marketing Director shoe trade shoe, the trend is said is part of a revival of the sports fashion: "Nineties sports shoe choice and we have seen a massive boost in sales kind of shoes, especially the ladies - where we see the girls. the non-traditional sports customers buying into the trend to " The 80s were a time of big money, big hair and more mobile phones and responded in 1987 with the Nike Air Max shoe and visible air bubble on the side of the midsole frames. The design has dominated the 1990s and was in marathons, videos of hip-hop and are discovered on the sleeves of the partnership. A forensic examination of the database service UK in 2007 found that the Air Max 95 shoe is the favorite for criminals, it was the most popular was the scene footprint. But what was the fashion conscious today runs at JD Sports stores? Phoebe Philo, the British designer Celine, has a lot to do with it. After a fashion show last week Philo took a bow in her trainer brand - which happened to be with Air Max - and the designer has even in his Nike vortex of Vogue were photographed for the March issue. "It has long been the inspiration for fashion insiders for trainers and wear them all the time with everything and anything," said Almassi. "As the queen of all things simple, it's the new idea why and if you wear trainers by comparison with something chic and masculine tailoring. She is a pioneer through and through." Another explanation lies in the revival of dance music. Clubbers turn to the original dance music Accessories - Air Max 90 - and 90 years is with him deep house back. It is not only through the music, listen to the people, but by the way they dance and the clothes they are wearing. Adam Saville, clubs editor for publication DJ Mag, said that there is now a fascination with the sound and style of the 90s, people have access to YouTube and the Internet to the history of the original genre. "When the dark future, there is a fetishization of what has gone before. Humans look as if it were a sort of golden age," he said. In the early 90s, designed the house and the rave scene, there was a practical part of the shoe. "People danced all night or 24 hours at a time," said Ben Banks, co-founder of men's fashion and lifestyle website Oki-ni. "This is not like going to a glamorous, an upscale nightclub dressed to the nines, it was very downcast, dressed people were more comfortable shoes and loose clothing."

Hermes "Just for Men"

       Last event at the Palais Moore iconic Hermes "The world of a man" was filled with multi-sensory experiences and illusions that will impress and overwhelm.

The party featured dozens of models, acrobats, optical illusions, gastronomy and multi-sensory experiences to be adapted to more than 600 people. Upon entry, guests were amazed when they saw huge male models hanging space and crossed about 50 feet across, wearing Hermes classic understatement columns. Customers went on a mirrored floor.

Fake six banks of elevators, created for the occasion, lined the walls of the first floor and occasionally opened and closed to show more male models, resulting in all kinds of sports activities, in keeping with the theme of the design house in 2013: "It is a Sporting Life." They had English saddles, riding bicycles or skateboards and even played chess at the top of Hermes bags. Models regularly crossed the main floor of the guests, the Basque indulged in gourmet bites and catering champagne as. Their way to the buffet lobster, foie gras and lamb chops

The second floor boasted a wardrobe, bedroom scenario, Fun dressing room of the house, photo booth, boxing ring and gourmet wall-to-wall French cheese. The locker room with showers, lockers, the name of the host appears written on steamy shower doors. As each person was in front of a shower door, his name, letter by letter, followed by a personal message on to baseball, correspond to the sports field appears.

Such as "What's your game winning move?" And "What was your worst strike?"

Any personal experiences came through a radio frequency ID chip inside with the name of each guest, which allowed all of their experiences with the facilities are included and a personalized web page to send e-mail later.

But the buzzed-about the installation of the maze locker room was seemingly endless, reminiscent of a fun-house, but with windows, where the mirror should be.

The guests also had the opportunity to fly a wide range of Hermes scarves and accessories for interactive booth. There was also a ring full of boxing greatness, where the guests were put on boxing gloves and take swings at each other in front of a photographer, took the fast action shots.

The art installations were created by Argentinian artist Leandro Erlich and artistic director Veronique Nichanian for Hermes Men. Erlich Nichanian clear vision "imagine the display of male finely crafted objects in exceptional circumstances, a world where sports Elan Menswear literally defies gravity."

Gucci Tribeca Documentary Fund announces 2013 recipients, including DA Pennebaker, Chris Hegedus and Marshall Curry

 The Gucci Tribeca Film Institute today announced the nine recipients of its stocks. Now in its sixth year, the Fund provides finishing finances production and documentary filmmaker from all over the world with functions that address the critical social problems. Nine films were selected from 500 submissions from 60 countries for a total of $ 150,000 funds.

The films of this year by a group of filmmakers that reflect a wide range of experiences. Established directors like Marshall Curry ("Run and Gun") and DA Pennebaker and Chris Hagedus ("Unlocking The Cage") are just a few of this year's winners. Others are emerging talents of Jeremy Williams ("On the Razor's Edge"), Grimonprez ("The Shadow World"), James spies ("silence") and Ryan White and Ben Cotner ("Perry v. Schwarzenegger"). The range of topics is presented in these projects as diverse as the subjects of the Libyan revolution, gay marriage, the international arms trade and animal rights.

For the third year Kering Foundation joined with the Fund For documentary highlighting women abundant. The three winning projects by Pamela Yates ("Error"), Beth Murphy ("What's tomorrow"), and Andreas Dalsgaard, Nicolas se & Viviana Gomez ("Demo Crazy"). The award honors films that illustrate the contribution of women worldwide.

Hopper Chanel

       Coco Chanel is known for his unerring eye for fashion, and known to be wandering eye in men. However, it must be one of the composers adeptest design, fashion, pithy truism be celebrated. A few decades ago, it was observed that luxury "was the opposite of vulgarity" that "as long as you know men are like children, you know everything" and that "simplicity is the sign of a true elegance" - which even today . apply But when Chanel observed that "a girl should be two things: classy and fabulous", the definition of these two criteria were largely of Chanel in the 1920s defined deconstruction without a corset top heavy clothing designer Edwardian traditions. furore. Three decades later, his boucle jackets kitchen and half-length skirts were all define mid-century, adult Jackie Kennedy style.

Now, 50 years after his death in the same index subject Chanel Karl Lagerfeld - a designer who faithfully observe all the original code of his own fashion house before injection turns season to season. This raises the question: If the mode is so volatile, such as Chanel never fallen out of it?

In response, we have. A quartet of contemporary Chanel carrier at the opening of the new store on Bond Street on Monday evening All are diehard fans of the house - they would otherwise not have been there - but they are all on the same fully independent conclusion as Chanel, looking stylish and requires no relevant compliance. All of them love to mix with the trainers with jeans, or not to wear a skirt if she is strict. And all enjoy their individuality on the now established model based Coco. What Chanel - who also said, "look for the woman in the dress If there is no woman no dress code." - Would certainly enjoyed.

Thandie Newton, 40
Actress
What she wears
"This dress is Chanel: it is equipped, and discovered beads that look like dew drops and so this bag Lego is with a shimmering, soft component.".
Tactics Chanel Thandie
"When I was 12, my cousin gave me a bottle of Chanel No. 5, it was not done yet. Zog I, and it took years. Did I not so much wear Chanel later. The thing about Chanel is that it is. studied and humble, but confident that my favorite Chanel dress is a knee-length pink coat that I was born since my oldest, 12 years ago I was so lining abandoned - it's how you get your hands in cobwebs - but I have to fix it as soon as I wore Chanel to the screen. in The Truth About Charlie It was a scene where I this little Chanel dress to wear with wet hair, and this is a crucial moment ... After shooting a guy in the film gave me a T-shirt on which he had scribbled a logo Chanel graffiti-like and I wore that sometimes events Chanel for years he can be considered a forgery, but it was very cool Well, my 12 - year-old .. Daughter Wears "

Julia Jarr Samois, 25
Stylist / Model
What she wears
"The dress and bag are Chanel and I mixed in some Celine -. 'S shirt - and some Prada -. A Shoe"
Julia Chanel tactics
"If I could, I would definitely wear Chanel on a daily basis. I have a wonderful black and white tweed pants like these that work perfectly and practically with trainers and a sweatshirt. And I have a great Chanel Shopping Tote Leather that I use all the time., you know, with this it will always have its classics and they are always of high quality, but if you look beyond that, there are many original pieces that have a sense of humor. I especially like the trainers and sportswear pieces. And you think this never came at the end of his time, or that it is time to throw. It has a fresh, but a freshness that lives and lasts.My only problem when it comes to Chanel, is that I want to get their hands on as much of it as possible. "

Bip Ling, 26
DJ / Blogger
What she wears
"This dress - in fact it's a top that I wear without the skirt, because it fits me like a dress -. Actual Chanel, as is the pocket of my nail polish and shoes are Chanel, too, but the Maison Michel hat, and. ring is an ex-boyfriend. "
Chanel tactics Bip
"I like the mix. Though it Chanel, you do not necessarily need to distinguish if you wear it, even if the brand has a story that you feel young has in it. I was lucky, a Chanel shop in Paris to visit and her hand sew the beads, sequins and son as they spent together, the collection of haute couture., but some of the best nights of my life were in Parisian cabarets, dance like crazy Chanel. I have a nice bag I love you too. It is small, white and pink tweed, and it looks like a nice piece of candy.
I have a lot of Chanel, when I went on a road trip through Texas and New Mexico with a friendly couple. It was for a fashion shoot, but felt modern door - we see these made and sewing clothes, but it's just too ".

Mak Gilchrist, 46
Environmental Activist / Model
What she wears
"I was wearing a black leather jacket with a white perforated pad, the pants are really Saints, shoes and boots Chanel; .. They have incredible heels crystal ice my Chanel nail polish is - Azure - and I think the color looks good against the shoes ".
Chanel tactics Mak
"I personally can not drive in a Chanel store and buy what I want, what I do, I really appreciate it from there. When we do events [Gilchrist shortstop edible bus dedicated to the revitalization of urban areas abandoned project] I am trying always look good, we make a point to not look like hairy hippies. - I can be a gardener, but I shave my legs and wear a bra -. because we do not want to be stereotyped, I would definitely wear Chanel the garden. No head to toe, though, because I will not move all wear head to toe everywhere., but to approve mix things high street with high fashion, which is something everyone can do. Karl Lagerfeld. too, Kate Middleton Does he Uptown, too. "

Miu Miu Season: Hailee Steinfeld

  Miu Miu has retained his youthful image with the launch of its new advertising campaign with Hailee Steinfeld. Miuccia Prada tapped the star of True Grit, the female ideal contrast to the strict construction season and mature silhouettes serve.

Photographer Bruce Weber shot the campaign, which seemed updated as a modern day Dorothy's Ruby Slippers Steinfeld position.

The Oscar-nominated actress, the 2011 fashion show was sitting in the front row Miu Miu Fall is ready to become a star of the section. "It's so much fun, the chance to work with a talented designer and wear these incredible clothes to have," she said. "I feel so lucky to be a part of it."

Inside New London flagship Chanel

 The Grand New Chanel flagship store does not officially open until Wednesday heavily guarded, but we were an exclusive insight into the store, where this morning - and have to share photos. The new store - the largest Chanel store in the world - is at 158-159 New Bond Street, and covers an impressive number of 12,600 square meters.

The three-storey space - that was 15 months in the making - puts "value of the universe of Karl Lagerfeld created" all the houses and ready-to-wear, jewelry and interior beauty. - Spacious yet simple - is the brainchild of New York architect Peter Marino, who worked on the Chanel boutiques around the world.

A fantastic sculpture of the strands of pearls legendary Coco Chanel, Jean-Michel Othniel and completely blown Murano glass inspired, is the heart of the storage space - and seems to be suspended from the ceiling, rising from the bottom of the top of the third floor. The room is flanked by stairs defy the gravity of the stores that have the appearance of floating over the lack of concrete support visible.

Luxurious aesthetics aside, the unique properties of memory dedicated to scarves, belts, and walls - for Men - ties. It is presented a real emphasis on accessories with timeless and classic pieces below, and the collection of specific products on the first and second floor.

No detail was left to chance, glass walls and mirrors gold ribbon locked inside (a unique feature of Coco Chanel designed and inspired by his collection of Coromandel screens) have, have beads hand stitched and genuine crystal chandelier (Madame Chanel was very superstitious, you see . everything had real). Every piece of furniture - chairs that line the bar tweed handbag undoubtedly popular for comfortable chairs and sofas - is specifically designed for the business, while each work of art - they are many - was commissioned by Marino.

An Ode to Coco as much as Karl has that provision, a welcoming atmosphere - with each section divided into separate rooms, decorated with coffee tables with Chanel books, fireplaces, plush carpeting and a unique environment. The locker rooms are decadent, you're likely to encounter, while the beauty salon has a bar to the recovery and tutorials Chanel.

Click on the gallery to the world of Chanel last step.

Many of the stars of the NBA passionate fashion

      High trim, and wear fashion shows have pro basketball star stepped up their style.

On the farm, of course they are in uniform, and the NBA Finals show the red and black of the Miami Heat and the silver and black of the San Antonio Spurs. But after the games, there are a whole lot of time for a wardrobe statement.

And what they are set out late making of, capris, polka dots and floral patterns, felted hats and glasses without lenses one sees that commands attention. Some players now have designer and you are Dwyane Wade, Tyson Chandler, Amar'e Stoudemire, Rajon Rondo and Russell Westbrook are at the forefront of fashion.

Wade is considering a trip to Milan Fashion Week after heat finish the NBA Finals, but it remains to be seen whether it will be in a festive atmosphere.

Carmelo Anthony of the New York Knicks, who describes his style as "a bit nervous", is a fashion show at the first ordinary rank exploring this fascinating world.

"Fashion is a whole other world of basketball .... Everything happened so quickly," Anthony said top scorer in the league this season. "It is all the time, they have three minutes in a fashion show."

The star of 6 feet 8 inches, with a lot of discussions about measurement, was a fan of fashion before entering the NBA. He ignored all the attention and energy that is a distraction. "I love it," he said. "I like to look good, and I feel good."

Haute couture, fashion, even Nerd wearing of the best athletes in the NBA is far from the street hip-hop, baggy pants that permeated the League in the 1990s, as evidenced by the likes of Allen Iverson.

The league frowned on this, and in 2005 initiated a dress code, the outfit calls for "business casual" when the players are in the league deal. But instead of wearing traditional costumes, many players showed their individuality. Shirts Westbrook, from leopard cartoon designs vibrant, could hardly be described as serious, but they are definitely casual.

Wade had a lot of criticism when it began to rise the most flamboyant way Calyann Barnett said, her stylist, but now it seems that each jamming his heels Christian Louboutin sneakers to wingtips.

"Basketball is more fashionable than other sports," Barnett said. "First of all, you see their faces., You do not see the face of a football player most of the time, they wear a helmet., And basketball players have the best bodies. They are large, muscular and good clothes. Many football players thickness in the neck , and baseball players can be thick legs. "

Cam Newton, quarterback of the NFL's Carolina Panthers, do not agree with it. He said that all top athletes should dress well, to show respect for their fans and the appreciation of its possibilities. He was approached in this way, wearing a suit to church on Sunday in Atlanta, he said.

The Gucci Artisan Corner at Bloomingdale

      For those of you wondering what see an "Artisan Corner", it's actually a really cool for ordinary people who are not familiar with the world of fashion and that is work opportunity Gucci designers and craftsmen assemble and finish the legendary handbags, scarves and accessories we desire all fashionistas.

When I attended the workshop tailored to their business in the store in Bloomingdale, I was completely intrigued when I saw two Italian men with machine manual carefully attach the shiny brass hardware on one of their famous bags "New Jackie" is chic by the Jackie Kennedy Onassis named.
 
  I could also see the detailed sketch of the "Bamboo Bag" iconic look and a hand roller craftsmen by hand hem of a beautiful silk scarf floral print their spring collection. A member of the Italian design team was also present, painting intricate floral details, which are then transferred to the silk scarves hand.

The craftsman corner is really no one in high fashion a fascinating insight into what it takes to interested luxury goods to move from concept to creation.

During this limited four-day mission, customers will be able to one of the silk scarves, they buy Gucci monogram of an Italian craftsman, and they buy to get a Gucci bag hand, the hand embossed with their initials in gold leaf or silver leaf is free ! A great opportunity to get a personalized gift for your favorite fan of Gucci ...

Many things can happen on the Divanee

  Last night, the director Jessica Mitrani invited these friends of threeASFOUR Gabriel Asfour, Adi Gil and Angela Donhauser, Glenn O'Brien and Victoria Bartlett to an intimate meeting at her exotic (think zebra skin rug and a Great White Peacock) Tribeca apartment. It was to celebrate the completion of his new short film, The Divanee, with Fatimah Azzahra-

VoiceOver De Palma helps tell the story of the heroine Mitrani, who spend all his life actively are elected on a chaise lounge. "They came out a few ideas, the first when I wake up in the morning, and I can only marvel in my bed. I think these moments are very special. And the other idea was about Reclining Nude," he said Mitrani said, noting that she felt naked female classical works focus on women and leisure time were referred to the male gaze. "I thought if I have a slope that is very productive to do?" In fact, the lead actress is just for the film, she gives birth wrote seven novels, and hosts a show every Wednesday. Consistent with artistic inspiration Mitrani, the star of the film is out for what appears to be a giant snake skin stripes draped over his body to be naked. But the director, who won ASVOFF festival short last year with his religious hat-centric, the caps for the peace and clothing, what they represent, are essential for his films. "Fashion is narrative, it is a part. Dialogue all my movies have an element of fashion, because fashion is a kind of communication."

Speaking of clothes, Palma, decorated with Dolce & Gabbana, Miu Miu and Armani offered, "This is a very special film. Jessica has an incredible energy and a sense of humor." When asked where they had chosen a permanent living , Palma said she did not mind the rest of his days in New York sits "somewhere on the High Line."

Bartlett, whose blind cat, iD (named after the like), has a supporting role in the film, joked that she did not "lie" type. "I'm too active. I'm not a homebody ..." There might be something to do with his latest project, a reinvention of the aesthetic VPL on sportswear couture. "We are doing everything in sportswear. Gym wear, it is, but it is a life can cross the fitness day to night. "the physical exertion is to be launched in July this year.

Set for Fashion encourages donors

  Iran pays people to donate their organs. Israel has "no information to take any" a policy of (opt-out, and you fall to the bottom of the list if you ever need). Countries have different ways of promoting organ donorship.

Well, here's another: high-end clothing. With the help of kindergarten, a media agency, the Foundation for organ donation in South Africa, the store pop-up mode is set is where the currency is not cash or credit card. For a t-shirt or a new pair of pants, you have to give something of himself - literally.

"Fashion is usually synonymous with consumption," says Ryan McManus, artistic director of the kindergarten, in a statement. "We were looking for a way we could change the currency of consumerism direction and move to search the motto of life by purchasing the recording mode of organ donation."

The store, called The Exchange, opened its doors in Cape Town, 10 May, with about 1,000 articles from 25 local designers. For clothing, customers must sign a statement that reads, "I, if I die, my organs will be donated to a person in need explain, giving them a second chance to live the rest of their days."

As you can see on the Facebook page here, many customers have willingly made the bargain. Organ Donor Foundation hopes to get at least 500 new registrations.

The spokesman for the nonprofit, Jooste Vermeulen describes the store as "a playful approach to a difficult subject." It also helps to draw attention to the problem.

Patterson Lakes Business mode, Deidaa, supports countries in Eastern India

  Samita Bhattacharjee uses his fashion company as a way to communities of artisans in India, New Zealand and Nepal supported.

The designer Patterson Lakes, through its Deidaa companies, in particular, with tribal communities in eastern India, one of the poorest regions of the country.

Bhattacharjee has fostered strong relationships in the communities produce, clothing and fashion accessories Deidaa.

"Many companies do not stay in these communities of artisans at us if we do not support and that's what I try to do in creating a demand here in Australia," she said.

"This is to preserve the tradition and self-respect.

"I visit at least once a year, and it's important for me to be part of their community, so they know that we do not only use as a raw material.

"It's great to be part of it because I get a lot of love and affection from them."

Deidaa with customers in Sydney, Melbourne, Dublin, Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, Waikato, Hawkes Bay and Gisborne, Bhattacharjee sells clothing and fashion accessories by some stores worldwide.

Bhattacharjee Deidaa present the offer in the next month in Brisbane at Reed Gift Fairs, the largest annual donation from Australia and homewares event.

Moda, Miu Miu punta sugli Emirati Arabi

  The espansione di Milano Miu Miu negli Emirati Arabi Uniti continued con apertura del primo punto vendita situato announces Abu Dhabi Marina Mall del all'interno prestigioso. Dedicato alla del presentazione total look del marchio it negozio, progettato dall'architetto Roberto Baciocchi when sviluppa su di un unico by livello di una total 130 metric square. The facciata è realizzata in metallo opaco color oro, e con Borchie loghi retroilluminati in Ottone, ed è plate impreziosita eleganti vetrine laterali profits late in Satin Stainless.

Lo Spazio è caratterizzato dalla sofisticata estetica interno del marchio e dagli elementi distintivi dell'identità Miu Miu come pareti rivestite in tenda di Damasco, beige-carpeted the panels e gli Espositori "a cassaforte" in metallo color oro. Completano the arredo i banchi espositivi in ​​Cristallo con telaio sottile surface esaltano the preziosità del prodotto.

Fashion Day for July Racing Carnival launch

   You know, it is an entertaining evening that the first model from the cab of the snug fit walk on the podium was his the member for Clarence woman - and she's just wearing her underwear.

While this may seem a bit mischievous, it was all in the name of fun when Vicki Gulaptis Maclean, wife of Chris (the safe ensconced somewhere in Sydney) was released, sporting cotton panties and corset to show exactly what women in its glory for the first Grafton Cup in 1910 contributed.

The parade of vintage fashion was the highlight of the official launch of the Clarence River Jockey Club Racing Carnival in July 2013 on Friday evening at the regional office of Grafton.

After the initial icebreaker clothing of that time were dropped from curators and collectors Robin Hosking Maclean, in a scene reminiscent of Picnic Hanging Rock. This was quickly followed by a larger dazzling convoy elegant designs of the great era of the 1920s, Gatsby is better in 1980 selected by curator and caretaker of this collection, Kathy Smith.

While the official discourse has focused on the history of the carnival parade was a glamorous vintage way to remind us how the race to sign the carnival came to 100 years.