story by Rebekah Glasgow
photos by Sandy Ramirez
It was the first day of New York Fashion Week, and designer Mikhael Kale went all-out creating a stunningly sexy and uniquely playful line. The dresses were very short and necklines were low, projecting a gladiator-bustier image. … Continue Reading
story and photos by Sandy Ramirez
It’s Fashion Week! Yes, the semi annual gathering of buyers, press, fashionistas, and other sundry glitteratti, all here in New York City. Today I had the fine pleasure of attending the presentation in Soho, of NoNoo Lyons’ new line of jackets for Spring 2010.
The NoNoo Lyons designers were featured in the July issue of W Magazine as part of the new guard, and are among this season’s breakout stars. Some of you may recall the interview I did with Deborah Lyons in February, were we discussed her line of shoes. Today I got to spend another five minutes with Deborah, and now also Misha NoNoo. . . … Continue Reading
I was at Reebok’s big launch party for their new season collections, when I noticed some unusual sneakers. When I inquired further, I was told they were the result of a collabloration with street style label Orchard Street.
They’re called Re-Up Pro Luxe and feature what Reebok calls “alternative lacing.”
Such a departure from everything else on display, everything else on the street. Very cool.
I was recently in the New Balance showroom to look at their new collections. Not much revolutionary in the sneaker world, but I found their new Aravon line very interesting. Apparently a large number of podiatrists recommend New Balance sneakers to middle-aged women who were having foot problems, so the company created a line of more classical casual non-athletic shoes called Aravon for active people who need a bit more support from their footwear. The line is all womens, and various models are designed for daily routines in the workplace, being around the home, and for traveling. I think my mom needs a few pairs of these.
New Balance has been doing a lot of research into creating sustainable athleticwear. Their lightning dry fabrics are starting to incorporate a lot of recycled materials. A major component is cocona, a carbon residue that comes from burning coconut shells, which they mix with polyseter to provide UV protection, water wycking, and anti-bacterial properties in these new highly-resilient materials. Their NBX lightweight shell jacket is made from recycled soda bottles mixed with polyester. They aren’t quite off petrolium-based products, but seem to be gettign close.
I like this thumb-secure point on the mens jacket, which prevents the sleeves from working up your arms while jogging:
photos by Sandy Ramirez and Charles Beckwith
Fratelli Rossetti, producers of Italian leather shoes and accessories, recently premiered a new line at the Italian Consulate on Park Avenue, anticipating the upcoming 30th Anniversary of their New York Boutique, established in 1949. All their products are made in Italy, about 20 minutes drive outside Milan. Shoes and handbags of impeccable quality are produced and expected.
Although they come out with new shoes each season, their products are rarely something you would discard after one year. Their design team seems to not chase or try to make short term trends, preferring to make timeless pieces that will be as attractive this season as next, and perhaps equally 100 years from now.
“One” is the newer active womens’ collection, with comfortable yacht shoes, running shoes, and other more casual footwear.
Standing out in the main Fratelli Rossetti womens’ line was a distinct pair of masculine-form oxfords.
Look how elegant the shape of the heel is on the white shoe pictured below. These are works of art.
They are accompanied by a large number of other strong casual and formal footwear silhouettes, and a lot of fun warm colors.
Less fun was on display in the mens variants, but still shoes I think people would look forward to putting on and walking about in.
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