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Archive for February, 2010

Color Webinar

Colorlicious – An Introduction to Creating Your Personal Color Palette Join in on this “invite only” one-hour color introductory webinar, Wednesday, March 3, 2010 at 9:00 pm EST. The Colour Gurl, Indigo Zuri, introduces the five properties used to determine one’s personal color palette. Also, have your color questions answered by this industry expert and [...]


The International Restaurant & Foodservice Show

This year, more than ever, it is important for you to attend the International Restaurant & Foodservice Show of New York. This is your opportunity to gain the knowledge and insight necessary to weather this tough economic storm. Show Information: Show Days & Hours: Sunday, February 28, 2010 10:00 am- 5:00 pm Monday, March 1, [...]


Gucci Fall 2010

Gucci has faltered in my eyes since the departure of Tom Ford. There looks lack the same zest and appeal that I had once desired. Since Frida Giannini assumed the reigns I find myself cherry picking the collection. With that said, it’s still a staple in my wardrobe. You can’t let a few bad cherry’s [...]


Emilio Pucci

Emilio Pucci, Marchese di Barsento (November 20, 1914 – 29 November 1992) was a Florentine Italian fashion designer and politician. He and his eponymous company are synonymous with geometric prints in a kaleidoscope of colours. The first clothes designed by Pucci were for the Reed College skiing team. But his designs came to wider attention [...]


Make The Rules Or Your Rivals Will

By G. Richard Shell THERE IS A NEW TRUTH ABOUT BUSINESS STRATEGY: HE WHO MAKES THE RULES MAKES THE MONEY A few savvy executives understand a vital but hidden truth about business in fiercely competitive markets: Making the rules of the game means the difference between winning and losing. Bill Gates has known this since [...]


Why We Buy

Revolutionary retail guru Paco Underhill is back with a completely revised edition of his classic, witty bestselling book on our ever-evolving consumer culture — full of fresh observations and important lessons from the cutting edge of retail, which is taking place in the world’s emerging markets. New material includes: • The latest trends in online [...]


Kiehl’s

Nothing beats Kiehls for classic cosmetics, that are environmentally friendly, skin gorgeous, and effective for all sorts of skin and hair needs. Their Blue Astringent Lotion is renown, as is their famed Creme de Corps, an ultra absorbing lotion that leaves your skin like silk. Their lip glosses have Hollywood starlets abuzz but their limited [...]


Seda France Candles

Since its inception in 2001, Austin, TX-based Seda France™ Home Fragrances has grown into a leading name in the home fragrance market, earning a reputation for exceptional scents and the signature packaging that has made their products world renowned. The inspiration for Seda France’s original collection – the Classic Toile series with its distinctive “Pagoda [...]


Fake/Faux

Would you wear a Fake if nobody new? Is a bag still a bag no matter who’s name is on it? Is Gucci still authentic in size 4x? I present these questions to you the consumer. What constitutes a Fake? Fake Faux “designer” bags for instance are sold on the street corners, as well as [...]


Michael Kors

Fall 2010 Milan Show Kors began designing clothes at the age of 19 and studied fashion design at the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York City.[5] In 1981, Kors launched the Michael Kors womenswear line at Bloomingdales, Bergdorf Goodman, Lord & Taylor, Neiman Marcus, and Saks Fifth Avenue. Building on his success, Kors was [...]


D&G

Photo by Vittorio Zunino Celotto/Getty Images Europe)e Model Sasha Pivovarova wearing a (sweater knit catsuit) walks the runway during the D&G Milan Fashion Week womenswear Autumn/Winter 2010 show on Milan, Italy.


Fashion Babylon

Fashion Babylon (ISBN 0593056213) is a 2006 book by British author and journalist Imogen Edwards-Jones and “anonymous”, exploring the world of fashion. The book is set to follow the life and times of a small fashion house based in London. Over a six month period from the day after the house’s fashion show in London [...]


Montcler Grenoble

Photo Andrew Thomas With record snow fall across the U.S. you will need this outfit by Montcler this Fall. The 2010 collection this year is back to it’s roots of Telemark rugged performance fashion. It’s still the most luxurios and modern outwear money can buy. Move over Nortface there’s a new staple in town.


Coogi-Footwear

Coogi-Footwear

COOGI MENS PROFILE BLUE BLUE LEATHER AND BURGUNDY POP COLOURWAY ON OUR UNIQUE CASUAL SPORT STYLE HI-TOP Price is 85.00 http://www.shopcoogi.com/


G-Star

G-Star

Photo: Andre Thomas Known for engineered denim and leather in shades of (gray, navy, black) this season G-Star has wows you with neon. Inspired by the coats of NY’s Central Park coachmen, designer Pierre Morisset shows of  a midriff peacoat. http://www.g-star.com/flash/content.html


Tag Heuer-Limited Edition

Tag Heuer-Limited Edition

The Monaco V4 limited edition of just 150 watches made from 170 grams of platinum. The watch movement uses a series of transmission belts instead of pinions. The belts are the smallest made anywhere and still have a thin steel wire in them for strength. Basically, instead of smaller gears connecting some of the larger [...]


Paper Camera

Paper Camera

Actual Photo: The Rubikon camera is a paper cut-out that transforms into an actual, functioning photographic machine. You can download the PDF format for free. The Rubikon camera only takes black and white photos (like all pin-hole cameras). Instructions: http://rapidshare.com/files/161016659/RUBIKON.rar Download:  Rubikon – camera obscura


Gant

GANT is a Swedish clothing brand of American heritage launched in New Haven in 1949. The brand has since then been further developed, being influenced by European styles, and is now a global clothing business. Gant’s products are available from retailers and at signature Gant stores throughout the world, and offer clothing for men, women, [...]


President’s Forum: An Evening with Henriette Suhr

Event Me: President’s Forum: An Evening with Henriette Suhr (3/10).


Bow-ties

Bow-ties

The bow tie originated among Croatian mercenaries during the Prussian wars of the 17th century: the Croats used a scarf around the neck to hold together the opening of their shirts. This was soon adopted (under the name cravat, derived from the French for “Croat“) by the upper classes in France, then a leader in [...]


Mors-Fall/Winter 2010

Mors-Fall/Winter 2010

Mors limited edition Arctic fish skin sneakers.  The ‘hoop’ high top will be available in electric blue fish leather and a black/blue fish leather colorway. The ‘net’ low cut model will be available in a dark blue fish leather. The salmon leather comes from the north of Iceland, it is a very strong and supple [...]


Simon Spurr

Simon Spurr

Simon Spurr has designed menswear for  YSL under Hedi Slimane, Calvin Klein, and Ralph Lauren. After creating his own contemporary, denim-based line, Spurr, in 2006, he was named a finalist for the CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund last year. Fall 2010  Spurr debuted  his new menswear line on the runway last week, Simon Spurr, filled with gentleman [...]


Michael Bastian Fall

Michael Bastian Fall

Etro

Etro