"apparel" Articles & Blogs:
ASR Runway: Summer 2009 Fashion is Electric
| We didn’t attend the last ASR (Action Sports Retailer) show but it’s always fun to check out what’s new, hot, and on display. Best known for action sports products, the ASR show floor generally represents the entire industry and apparel and swim lin...[Read on] |
Polo Ralph Lauren teams with Venus Williams for Legends Clinic
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In celebration of its sixth year as the Official Apparel Sponsor of the US Open Tennis Championships, Polo Ralph Lauren presents the Legends Clinic with Venus Williams. The event will be a live interactive virtual tennis clinic produced in partnership wit...[Read on] |
Lady Gaga, the Meat Dress, and Equally Edible Outfits
| Lady Gaga is embracing carnivore couture: last week she appeared on the cover of Japanese Men’s Vogue wearing layers of thinly-sliced meat, and her outfit at last night’s MTV Video Music Awards, a halter dress made of flesh, was equally edible. “It ...[Read on] |
Female fandom: Study says they don't like the pros
| A study out of Canada about the gendered nature of fandom reveals that women are not huge fans of professional sports. Not a shocker despite the plethora of popular media accounts of women forming fan clubs and becoming the latest target demographic for f...[Read on] |
The Return of 80’s Fashion: Leggings
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“Fashion is repeating itself” or at least that’s what my mom says every time she has seen me in my latest ensemble. She explains to me that all the fashion she wore growing up is the same clothing I wear today in 2009.
Fashions in the 1980s were co...[Read on] |
Ford's Blue Oval glows pink in the fight against breast cancer
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In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness month and to celebrate its 15 years of support of Susan G. Komen for the Cure(R), the world headquarters of Ford's Blue Oval in Dearborn will shine pink on Monday and Tuesday night, with the "Warriors in Pink" symbol g...[Read on] |
Win a free Dez Clothing tee shirt
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Do you love soccer? Are you a fashionista? If so, you don’t want to miss the chance to win a stylish top from new apparel company Dez Clothing.
Dez (“ten” in Portuguese) is a line of clothing inspired by and dedicated to players who not only wear ...[Read on] |
HS sports: 'one of the next great markets'
| According to rankings, the biggest high school football game in the country tonight will be played in South Florida tonight and will -- courtesy of ESPN -- be aired for the nation to watch. Marketers from Nike and other major brands will be watching becau...[Read on] |
Ford Teams up with Martha Stewart to give away "Warriors in Pink" Taurus
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Ford Warriors in Pink, now in its 15th year of support for breast cancer health, recently joined forces with Martha Stewart to focus on breast cancer treatments and awareness with a special Warriors in Pink episode of her television show.
For many year...[Read on] |
Style meets performance at U.S. Open
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Caroline Wozniacki in adidas
Danish tennis sensation Caroline Wozniacki will represent the new fall/winter 2009 adidas by Stella McCartney tennis range at the U.S. Open at Flushing Meadows.
Currently ranked No. 9 on the Sony Ericsson WTA Tour, Carolin...[Read on] |
French Open:Venus’ outfit creates buzz
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Venus Williams is already making headlines at the French Open — and not just for her play.
In Paris, a city known for fashion, the elder Williams sister took to Court Suzanne Lenglen Sunday for her opening-round match wearing a lacy black corset...[Read on] |
Get in the swing: June is Women’s Golf Month
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Throughout the month of June, women call the shots on the links. American Express Women’s Golf Month celebrates its sixth anniversary with a nationwide initiative that provides women the opportunity to learn or re-learn the game of golf in a fun and fri...[Read on] |
Get in the swing: June is Women’s Golf Month
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Throughout the month of June, women call the shots on the links. American Express Women’s Golf Month celebrates its fifth anniversary with a nationwide initiative that provides women the opportunity to learn or re-learn the game of golf in a fun and fri...[Read on] |
Raising the barre: The reinvention of classical ballet
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If you think Swan Lake or The Nutcracker when you think of ballet, think again. Many contemporary troupes are forging new ways to enchant modern audiences by demonstrating that ballet is a living dance form. Check out just a few of the ways in which bal...[Read on] |
Olympic athletes to sport vintage-inspired style
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The Countdown to the Olympics includes a lot of important preparations, not the least of which is what the athletes are going to wear.
As he has done before, Ralph Lauren will have a hand in outfitting the athletes. His affinity for Americana will be...[Read on] |
Sweatpants go luxe
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With jeggings now entrenched in the mainstream, fashion-forward consumers are embracing apparel that looks good and feels comfortable. So it’s hardly surprising that common sweatpants are emerging as the latest must-have wardrobe staple, with $1,000 ...[Read on] |
Spotlight on Shoshanna: Designer celebrating a woman’s life through style
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There are not many items that are universal to every woman. Because we come in all different shapes, sizes and backgrounds, it’s difficult to pinpoint one distinct style or look to compliment every lady.
However, some items are absolutely necessary for...[Read on] |
How cell phone companies can save women’s professional sports
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So I’ve been brainstorming for the past 24 hours about ways women’s professional sports can generate popularity (see yesterday’s posts for details about my call with @WNBA).
One of my ideas (which came out of that brainstorm) is that cell phone com...[Read on] |
Spotlight on Shoshanna: Designer celebrating a woman’s life through style
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There are not many items that are universal to every woman. Because we come in all different shapes, sizes and backgrounds, it’s difficult to pinpoint one distinct style or look to compliment every lady.
However, some items are absolutely necessary for...[Read on] |
Real Men DO wear Pink.
| Hats off to the NFL for helping to support National Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
If you didn’t tune in to a football game this first weekend in October, then you missed NFL players wearing pink or pink-tinged items to help bring attention to breast c...[Read on] |
Why I’m not worried about the “Liz Lemoning” of TV
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It’s that time of the year when spring is in the air and we all shed our dreaded winter coats and look into out closets and check out the spring/summer apparel with a fit of excitement and dread. (Will that one fit after this particularly cold winter?...[Read on] |
Valentine gifts to make your heart go "vroom...."
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What is an ideal Valentine's Day gift? Chocolate? Champagne? Flowers? Fine Dining? All are wonderful ways to say "You are important to me." But if you're looking for a unique gift for someone who also appreciates carburetors and fuel inject...[Read on] |
Father’s Day Chick Picks
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Oh, Father’s Day. It’s a glorious event that we’re all totally looking forward to, right?
No, no, for me that’s actually completely wrong. I find that shopping for gifts, in general, can be a fierce challenge. But when you add in the Dad factor, ...[Read on] |
City Series Part 13: Hershey, PA…The Sweetest Place on Earth
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What chick doesn’t like sweets, especially chocolate? Like Willy Wonka’s factory, Hershey, PA is a cornucopia of fun for confectionary connoisseurs. From Chocolate Avenue to the Hershey Kiss streetlights, every element of his charming town has a sweet...[Read on] |
Relax, Missy! Spotlight on Sotiria Krikelis, Founder of One Life, Live-It
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Picture this: you’re sauntering around in your sky-high stilettos, smiling and looking confident. No one can tell that, underneath the grin, you’re enduring terrible foot pain. But bunions, blisters and sore muscles abound - you’re about to collapse...[Read on] |
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