Retro style is making a smashing reappearance in the world of fashion! Whether it is a fringe hairstyle or thick soled platform heels, the past-popular sees a roaring comeback, packed with chic, fresh and upgraded details. This year, UGG Australia brands of shoes have ventured out with all new gears, professing fresh fashion in shoe styles and designs. Platform heels are reintroduced to make a dressier fashion statement in almost all occasions- from busy workplaces to unwinding night-outs. (more…)
Archive for March, 2009
Rediscovering Classic Styles in Footwear and Haircuts
New Collection Lacoste Footwear by Zada Hadid
Zaha Hadid has designed the Chanel Mobile Art exhibit - an upscale handbag pavilion in New York. An architect by profession, Hadid has shifted her career interest to designing shoes as well. When it comes to shoes, Zaha Hadid knows them better. One of her most talked-about ventures was her collaboration with the Brazilian label Mellissa where her exclusive designs on rubber shoes are viewed as the emerging trends of the millennium. (more…)
Air Jordan Unveils New Collection of Versatile Sneakers
The Air Jordan 2009 collection of sneakers is making a striking fashion statement at the shows. Engineered for excellence, these pairs of shoes show off a newly developed zoom air bag in the toe box area, and aimed at providing excellent cushioning while you stride in style. “We framed the process as fuel injection into the chassis,” says Jason Mayden, one of the senior footwear designers at Jordan Brand. The shoe is decked in an exclusive swirl pattern at the midsole which resembles a blown glass-inspired chasis! This ergonomic feature is built to deliver better fit, promote movement depending on individual anatomical make-ups and functional needs as well as offers incredible comfort. Dressed in high-polish white leather uppers with white colored satin pleating, the sneakers also feature metal mesh details and the double and triple row stitching all over. Inheriting the design from the iconic Michael Jordan No. 23 model and injecting some state-of-art technical details, the collection marks the vestige of power and success, implying you have arrived in life! (more…)
Lightweight Running Flats
Lightweight running flats are making a striking debut in the active sports industry. One of the biggies in this field is the Asics brand of trainers that showcased 528 pairs of shoes for the contestants participating at the 2008 Hawaiian Ironman Show in Kona. Other popular brands like Nike and the Saucony followed with a display of 171 pairs and 143 pairs respectively. Saucony’s four all-new models in the lightweight trainers category are going to rock the world too; they are slated for a grand release in spring, 2009. Some other renowned running and racing shoemakers including Brooks, K-Swiss, Adidas, New Balance, Newton and Mizuno are also making their ways to people with a new range of lightweight running shoes. (more…)
Action Sports Industry Hit by the Current Economic Tailspin
The last Action Sports Retailer show at San Diego Convention Centre experienced a decreasing footfall this year! Further more it is reported that the 14.4 billion industry is already under the clutch of a downturn in the business - decline in sales is predicted to reach as low as 25 per cent in this year. Particularly, the surfboard makers are expected to see a 30 percent to 40 percent fall because of the gradual reduction in the bulk purchases by most consumers. Already tattered with a surplus production from abroad, surfboard makers now observe huge fall in demands in the domestic market as well. (more…)
Custom Hand-made Shoes from Debby Farr
Mercedes Boot Co. was born in 1975, when three partners moved to Mercedes in the neighborhood of Texas and started the new company which was named after the place itself. Later, in the year 1989, Mercedes relocated to the historic Fort Worth and soon Mercedes came out of the confines of wholesale business and started exploring retail sales arena with their exclusive merchandise. (more…)
Running Flats seek Highest Customer Attention
Racing flats have a minimalist look. Popularly known as the flats, these running shoe variants are usually lightweight, snug-fit and give you a barefoot feel. They can not be considered as a typical running or training shoe because of less stability. In addition flats do not have variable patterned outsoles as in the case of conventional trainers. The flex grooves are not deep-set to provide better grip and arch support for moderate level of pronation while you run. You may skid or fall on tracks if worn for rigorous training sessions. It is almost mandatory to opt for training shoes which allow for better cushioning and also protect runners from potential injuries. Over-pronators and tri-athletes are advised to wear lightweight training shoes for better motion control and higher levels of stability. So, instead of a Brooks Racer ST 4 or Brooks Beast, they switch to the Brooks GTS Adrenaline for better performance.
Fashion Shop Announces New Winter Fashion Handbags
Yes, the winter has arrived and it’s the time to dress warm to keep the bitter cold away from you. Warm clothes, woolen and fur coats and snug-fit boots are picking up the fervor of winter fashion and making the most of it are shoppers, with an enthusiastic eye to make the most of deals that designers and retail stores are offering. Fashion Shop has unveiled a smart collection of handbags in the lifestyle accessory segment to spice up the Winter Fashion. The temperature is rising! Whether it is the ramps or the racks, winter handbags are making the way for a scorching debut in the social scene. Celeb beauties like Madonna, Gwyneth Paltrow and Riahanna are seen sporting their fur coats, boots and chic handbags. (more…)
Brooks Unveils “greener” Running Shoes
Brooks Trance 8 - the latest running shoe from the house of Brooks is going green! Brooks Sports Inc. offers a complete line of sportswear ranging from athletic shoes to apparels and sports gears. Recently the company introduced the Brooks Trance 8 is the first-ever running shoe model packed with an award-winning, environment-friendly feature known as the BioMoGo. Combining the masterpiece design of the Brooks Trance 7 with a biodegradable midsole, the Brooks Trance 8 is reengineered with latest stability technologies, most luxurious materials, lightweight make-up and stepped-up styling. The pair guarantees more comfort and excellent traction to control moderate level of pronation while running as well as provides a reasonably less pressure due to an increased shock absorption mechanism. The all-new cushy feature of the Brooks Trance 8 that calls for a celebration in the active sports wear industry is the BioMoGo midsole. The midsole is created and developed from a special type of foam combined with a nontoxic, natural additive that speeds up effective biodegradation. Moreover, Brooks trance 8 has an amazing mesh upper with incredible moisture-control while the HydroFlow® FLX cushioning in the rear and forefoot provides advanced cushioning. Priced at $140 only, this pair of running shoe is definitely going to steal the show! (more…)
Budget-friendly Shoes from Renowned Designers
Super luxury fashion brands at a bargain! As a part of the Target’s Designer Collaboration initiative, the renowned retailer has assembled a group of leading designers to make elite fashion more budget-friendly and for masses. Soon, shopaholics can whet their appetite with some great apparel collection by well-known fashion designers around the world. Alexander McQueen is one of them. He was earlier associated with big names in the international fashion industry including Givenchy, Puma, Gucci and also MAC. Target Retailers will showcase a new set of clothing, exclusively created by Alexander for fashion forward women, keeping in mind the concept of affordable fashion. (more…)
