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Madras Makes Your Eyes Bleed

A little while back, the folks at Kempt analyzed the ultra-preppy style of Southampton, New York.  No doubt schooled at a radical madras-a, these men are in effect saying, “I’m so rich I can buy a hideous jacket I wear once a year as a joke.”  But even worse is the implied incivility: by wearing […]

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The Dude?s a Biden

Regardless of one’s politics, it’s hard to deny that in choosing Joseph Biden as his running mate, Barack Obama picked the best-dressed man in the Senate.  Admittedly, there’s not much competition for that title, but Biden stands out due to his willingness to wear form-fitting suits in a shade other than blue or gray, fun […]

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Top Hat on Your Tail

It’s not exactly a scarlet letter, but a Spanish debt collection company has been using a very odd tactic to shame deadbeat debtors into paying up:
If more confirmation were needed of the funereal state of Spain’s economy, it can be found in the shape of The Debt Collector in Top Hat and Tails.
That’s a translation […]

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Sale @ Haven and Sanctum

Delora Starbrook, creator of marvellous silks at Haven Design and fantasy hair at Sanctum Hair is having a gift card sale these days.
She urgently needs to move in RL and a sale might be helping preventing from becoming homeless , or as she states:
“So the low-down of this is:  Buy a gift card.  For yourself, or […]

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CRISS ANGEL TO LAUNCH CLOTHING LINE

Illusionist and magician Criss Angel has teamed up with Dussault Apparel to design and produce apparel and accessories for Angel’s new brand called MF13.
Dussault Apparel, a designer, manufacturer, wholesaler and retailer of high-end quality apparel, will be designing various apparel including jeans, t shirts, and accessories that will be sold at the Criss Angel Mindfreak […]

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CARTIER SUES DONNA KARAN ‘DKNY’

It’s a very Donna Karan day. The New York designer is also getting sued by luxury French jeweler Cartier. Cartier claims that the designer ripped off its “Tank” watch name, for the classic timepiece created in 1917.
“It is apparent that defendant’s use of the Cartier ‘Tank’ trademark in connection with watches is willful […]

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POLO RALPH LAUREN U.S. OLYMPIC TEAM OUTFITS UNVEILED IN BEIJING

The Olympic Games kicked off on Friday and the U.S. team paraded in a stylish march unveiling their Polo Ralph Lauren 2008 U.S. Olympic Team Parade Outfits.
American athletes marched during the commencement celebration in Opening Ceremony uniforms evoking the heritage and legacy of the 1920’s and 1930’s. A polished and tailored silhouette made […]

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NASH CHARM SCHOOL IS IN SESSION

Charms were traditionally given to women at significant moments in their lives, a new charm for each occasion.
Now NASH jewelry founded by Nina Segal and Ashleigh Cohen draws on the personal nostalgia associated with charms but updates the tradition with modern pieces each one imbued with history. The result of a collaboration between two […]

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DONNA KARAN TEAMS UP WITH MARCHPOLE FOR MENSWEAR

Donna Karan International has entered a joint venture and licensing agreement with Marchpole, a fashion management group.
The deal will allo a full range of DKNY menswear.
“I am delighted that we have reached this agreement with the very prestigious Donna Karan International, part of the Louis Vuitton Group and that we will have the opportunity to […]

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THE BLEACHING OF BEYONCE

The latest hot topic swirling around the blogosphere has been the bleaching of Beyonce. The pop starlet appears in an advertisement for L’Oréal looking noticeably lighter than usual. And we’re not just talking about her hair. The ads which are published in the September issue of several of the glossies, show a […]

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