On Friday December 11, 2009 River’s End Trading Company, Hopkins Minn., signed a letter of intent to acquire the rights to Page & Tuttle and license the Forsyth brand for the promotional products and golf industry in the United States.
Read MoreGear Test | Yoga Socks (The New York Times)
No matter how much you love yoga, taking a yoga mat on a trip may seem a little over the top. Yet, either for traction or hygiene, many people prefer to have something between their feet and the surface where they’re practicing, especially if it’s a hotel room floor or a borrowed mat at a studio. The solution may be a pair of yoga socks.
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2009 The Year in Style (Style.com)
The aughts—can’t someone come up with a better name?—were the decade when high fashion went from a semi-private members’ club to mainstream entertainment. Final confirmation of that came in 2009, a year that was less about the selling of clothes (that lingering recession) than the spectacle of clothes. With bloggers in the front row, designers starring in their own movies, and pop divas (and first ladies) wearing the most avant-garde looks, there was hardly a dull moment. Here, a glance back at 12 months that began with the Obama inauguration and ended with Chanel’s Shanghai shebang.
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Read More5 Must-Have Handbags (Oprah.com)
Be prepared for any occasion life throws your way! Elle magazine’s Joe Zee says you only need five basic handbags to complete any outfit.
The Everyday Bag
The first must-have style is the everyday bag, the purse you take with you to work, to lunch and to pick up the kids. It’s your catch-all bag. Because you will use this bag the most, Joe says to choose a neutral color like black, navy or brown. “You can pick it up and leave, and it will match everything you’re wearing,” Joe says.
The key is to choose a bag with multiple compartments to organize everything you carry. “So that every night you’re not looking for your keys,” Oprah says.
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Read MoreS&S Activewear Releases 2010 Catalog Adds Champion, Timberland and ML Kishigo
S&S Activewear, Bolingbrook, Ill., a leading national distributor of imprintable sportswear, released its 2010 catalog—the biggest ever at 484 pages. New brands for 2010 are Champion, Timberland and ML Kishigo. Other highlights this year include expanded shipping zones and a new company Web site.
Read MoreWhy New Moon’s Kellan Lutz Loves Winter Fashion (Cosmopolitan)
Nothing whispers c’mere baby like sweet, soft clothes designed for cuddling on cool winter nights. Featherweight fabrics, oversize knits, and seductive glimpses of skin create a look no man can resist, not even New Moon hunk Kellan Lutz.
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Read MoreThe Extreme Team
S&S Activewear–Stormtech Ladies’ 3-in-1 Atlantis H2XTREME Waterproof System Jacket–XT-2W
The Stormtech Ladies’ 3-in-1 Atlantis H2XTREME Waterproof System Jacket – XT-2W from S&S Activewear is breathable and waterproof. Its 100 percent polyester dobby ladies’ outershell has Stormtech’s H2XTREME performance capabilities. It has a black two-ply bonded, micro polyester fleece zip-in/zip-out lining with a relaxed-fit waistband. It also features a removable, adjustable hood, laser-cut and bonded pockets with waterproof zippers, a transparent identification pass pocket on left sleeve and an inside MP3 player pocket.
A Port in a Storm
Charles River Apparel–Nor’easter Jacket
The Nor’easter jacket by Charles River Apparel is waterproof, windproof and the breathable high-tech HydraLyte Nylon outer has subtle dobby texture. It is lined with graphite mesh and taffeta nylon. The special hi-tech HydraLyte Nylon fabric allows excess heat to escape while keeping wind and rain out. The coat also has taped seams for complete waterproofing, reflective piping and a mesh-lined hood.
Read MoreNot Just a Pop Star (Fashionista.com)
We know, we know, some of you are moving to a point of Gaga saturation. Some of us, however, are not—especially when she keeps doing cool projects in the world of fashion.
The Lady is the latest guest to curate a collection for Not Just A Label. You can now buy some of the one of kind pieces she’s worn—from the “Paparazzi” eye patch by AND_i to an Ascione cape that Gaga first spotted when she was in the Dazed & Confused offices.
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Read MoreSanMar to Debut Collection 2010 Catalog
SanMar Corporation, Seattle, a leading supplier of imprintable apparel and accessories, will soon debut its Collection 2010 catalog. With an offering of the leading brands in the promotional industry, this SanMar-exclusive catalog offers products from Nike Golf, Columbia Sportswear, OGIO, New Era and Red House.
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