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January 2010

Apple unveils the iPad

No, it’s not a typo. iPad is Apple’s new family member that everyone was dying to meet. Quite fit and slim (but apparently not as lightweight as some had hoped for), iPad is not a laptop or a phone. It’s a tablet that runs an operating system similar to the iPhone and sports a 1024-by-768, [...]

Kolor handbag for men

Dear gents, we bring you the Kolor cowhide handbag, the latest in men’s shopping bags. Founded in 2004 by designer Junichi Abe, Kolor is already a top Japanese brand that defies the ordinary and creates statement-making pieces. So be warned, these stylish shopper bags are not for the faint hearted. They’re rather for those who [...]

The future of fashion blogging

Should you happen to be in New York on February 15th, don’t be surprised to see a major fashion gathering near Helen Mills Theater at the West 26th Street. Together with IFB, Jennine “The Coveted” Tamm is hosting Evolving Influence, a conference for fashion bloggers to discuss the future of blogging as business and profession. [...]

Functional|Trendwatching speaks opportunity

Simple, small and cheap – according to trendwatching.com, these are the three keywords that best describe our upcoming lifestyle in society. Scanning the globe with future scope goggles, this world-leading trend firm offers free of charge monthly updates on fresh ideas and consumer habits in areas as diverse as art, food and technology. Sharing their [...]

McQueen, the Snake Whisperer

Alexander Mcqueen never fails to surprise us (or to inflict pain and suffering to female models for that matter). Adding more fierce style to the already famous armadillo collection, Nick Knight’s Spring campaign for Mcgenius brings a whole new meaning to stiletto jungle, with up to 30 brightly colored snakes curling and wriggling in a [...]

Wang’s Cool Cats

Retro goes modern with the newest trend in sunglasses. With a touch of old school glamour, the vintage cat eye frames were a huge hit at Spring fashion shows, delivering a chic update to the classic 50’s look. Taking the pointed shape to an all new level, edgy designer Alexander Wang is introducing his debut [...]

Bespoken For: Heels That Are Uniquely Yours

Have you ever found yourself chasing a pair of shoes that only lives in your head? We bring you the solution for that nerve-racking quest. An Australian-based website, Shoes of Prey offers beautiful bespoke lady shoes designed by someone who best understands your taste and requirements – yourself. Using the online design service, you choose the [...]

Milan Menswear boosts recovery

Fashion business is holding a cautious, yet optimistic attitude towards the economic trends. During Milan Fashion Week, which ended January 19, many designers and executives talked about signs of improvement in the luxury sector, forecasting a tepid recovery for Italian menswear. “We are seeing positive signals. The (sales) haemorrhage seen at the end of 2008 [...]

Made in Brazil

Under a staggering heat wave that has sent the temperatures soaring, January saw the 16th Fashion Rio edition in Brazil. For six days, the event presented the upcoming Autumn/Winter collections by brazilian designers under the theme Rio, Olympic and Marvelous. And though Fashion Week schedule still remains dominated by national brands, if Scott ”The Sartorialist” Schuman and [...]

And along came Cristiano Ronaldo

Upon the heels of Megan Fox’s underwear shots, Cristiano Ronaldo comes flaunting his footballer’s physique for Armani spring/summer 2010 campaign. We just don’t know… call us demanding if you will, but there’ s really something disappointing about these ads. They didn’t strike us as unique or terribly distinct from what we’ve seen before. We guess [...]