Clarks Originals previewed their Spring/Summer 2012 Collection this past week, paying tribute to British rock 'n' royalty on the desirable Desert Boot. References to the Union Jack flag, the Queen’s Guard, and early UK punk themes lighten up the boot for spring with graphic patterns and playful details.
The "Crown Jewels” Desert Boot is ornately bejeweled on a royal purple velvet upper, paying tribute to
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I just love it when form and function are so eloquently balanced with design. Meet the Nike Toki: it combines the elements of the Nike Sabaku and the Nike Blazer (which had an amazing come back this year). The Nike Toki is a gorgeously crafted lifestyle shoe, with a subtly drawn Swoosh in perforations. Nike teamed up exclusively with UK
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Luxury fashion now has an official home in Beijing in the form of the Sanlitun Village shopping center.
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From the aisles at Loblaws in Canada to a Stamford White designed building in the Manhattan, the Canucks swing down to New York with the opening of its first free-standing Joe Fresh store.
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This holiday season marks the launch of the collaboration between Dr. Martens and Swarovski Elements. Synonymous with punk and street subcultures, "Doc" Martens has released a collection fit for your inner fashionista and/or punk. With a total of six items, the styles range from the trademarked groove sole work boots to high-heeled lace-ups. The Crystal 10-Eye Boot is built on
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Stylesight got courtside with Converse last night to check out the Holiday 2011 performance basketball collection, catching designer and athlete perspectives on the DEFCON and Pro Leather 2K11 shoes.
Hosted by sneaker connoisseur Bobbito Garcia, Converse players Chris Andersen (Denver Nuggets), Kyle Korver (Chicago Bulls), and Lou Williams (Philadelphia 76ers) shared sentiments on representing the evolving brand. Andersen voiced his appreciation
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The World Footwear Congress is less than a week away, and for the first time since its inception it is set to take place outside of Europe. Rio de Janeiro, the wonderful city as the locals praise it, will be the host to this year’s event. One of the most important conferences in the footwear industry, the WFC will bring
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It’s that time of year again. The Active Team at Stylesight is gearing up for the ING New York City Marathon this weekend, watching as running-specific brands unveil new products, launch ad campaigns, and reflect on the past running year. An annual paramount event for the New York Road Runners, this year the foundation remembers running icon Grete Waitz, lost
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While tradition, or lack thereof, for Halloween celebrations calls for scary, spooky, or skimpy costumes, designers have given us a plethora of chic options to partake in the festivities. Whether intentionally or not, luxury brands have taken their liberty to create some incredible footwear that may have been donned by the likes of Elvira or Morticia Adams. These fun and
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Ever wondered what it would be like if Anthropologie and Tory Burch fell in love, got married and had a beautiful baby? When in SoHo, pass through the soon-to-be signature acid green doors of C. Wonder and find out!
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This Saturday, Nike Basketball pays homage to streetball legend John Strickland with the Air Force I ‘Strick’ release. A traditional gum sole contrasts a white leather upper featuring his mantra “Finish Your Breakfast”, made famous through Jay-Z’s tribute verse on the Black Album. Strickland was a fantastic showman on the New York City courts, coaching and playing until his untimely
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In order to celebrate their 10 year milestone, SIX London decided to collaborate with the people who inspire them day-in and day-out: the fashion blogger. SIX London picked, you got it, six of the top fashion bloggers from around the globe and asked them to design a limited edition shoe. The bloggers (The Man Repeller, Facehunter, Style Bubble, Style Salvage,
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An innovative concept store, the theme-based industrial design boutique THE ART OF is located in the city centre of Copenhagen.
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Nike and Liberty of London are gearing up for another release this fall, taking florals to the outdoors with the Air Approach. Since summer’s Nike Sportswear capsule featured Liberty prints, the delicate designs have graced many women’s styles. Nike models, both expected (Blazers, Dunks, Air Force I, and Air Max 90) and unexpected (Special Force Boots, Moc Sandals), have gotten
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Simona Vanth turned heads with their S/S 12 collection, which was presented during Premiere Classe in Paris. Head designer Simona Citarella cited influences from the origins of mankind and the discovery of metals, as well as artisan crafts such as basket weaving and Etruscan vases. Her vision, entitled “Primitive Plastique,” was translated into strappy, raw edge sandals that sit on
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