http://www.freerepublic.com/tag/clothing/ en-us Tue, 23 Feb 2010 23:07:34 GMT Focus Forum 15 http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/2457830/posts What makes military style clothing so irresistible to women? Whatever the “it” is, this hot trend has erupted like a volcano during the past few years with a widespread incorporation into the fashion industry and women’s wardrobes of everything from fatigues to camouflage outfits. The Fashion Time Magazine http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/2457830/posts#comment Tue, 23 Feb 2010 23:07:34 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/2452624/posts Pinto, a favorite designer of Michelle Obama, closes boutique By Shia Kapos Feb. 15, 2010 Despite a recent renaissance that led her gowns to the White House, Mario Pinto's West Side boutique didn't make it. The Chicago fashion designer, whose garments have been favored by first lady Michelle Obama, told industry insiders just a few months ago that her company was thriving and she was considering seeking private-equity investment. But the shop is now shuttered. Neither Ms. Pinto nor her media handler returned calls. Clients were stunned yet not completely surprised by the news, given the economic times. Ms. Pinto... Chicago Business http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/2452624/posts#comment Tue, 16 Feb 2010 18:15:12 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2444437/posts Miley Cyrus's nine-year-old sister is set to raise eyebrows again with news she is launching a clothing line for children. Noah, who is not even high school age yet, is teaming up with best friend Emily Grace Reaves, eight, and Ooh! La, La! Couture designers for the project. The two youngsters will release the 'trendy, sweet, yet edgy' designs in time for Valentine's Day. However, parents may raise an eyebrow or two at the grown-up nature of the slightly risqué designs. Daily Mail http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2444437/posts#comment Thu, 4 Feb 2010 20:07:18 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/2435341/posts Sudanese Muslim officials arrest tens of thousands of women a year for wearing "indecent clothing,” including trousers, and many have been fined and subjected to 40 whip lashes. One woman tells related the story after being spared the punishment, apparently because she attracted too much bad publicity... Israel National News http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/2435341/posts#comment Sat, 23 Jan 2010 05:41:01 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/2430753/posts Workwear is the clothing worn by almost mythical American figures - cowboys, miners, farmers and railroad engineers. Right now it's trending chic. Big-name international designers are collaborating with so-called U.S. heritage brands warmed back to life by fashion's bright lights. This matters not at all to many men, from high school students to octogenarians, who've always worn this stuff because it keeps them warm, it keeps them dry and it lasts close to forever. If it seems a bit jarring that workwear is enjoying a moment when unemployment is high, job creation low and the median household income falling nationwide... San Francisco Chronicle / sfgate.com http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/2430753/posts#comment Sun, 17 Jan 2010 23:45:15 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2382660/posts New York - The birthday boy was turning 6, and my own young son and I arrived at the celebration in our somewhat loose definition of party clothes: Timothy in his best bluejeans and a tiny button-down shirt with stripes the colors of popsicles. The party room was filled with balloons; parents drinking coffee; a stray baby sister or two; and a dozen little boys, more than half of whom were dressed in various pieces of camouflage sportswear. Together, they suggested a small army squad. For a moment, I thought I must have missed something in the invitation – that... Christian Science Moniter http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2382660/posts#comment Tue, 10 Nov 2009 02:11:19 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2342793/posts The first pics of the much anticipated Jimmy Choo for H&M collaboration have leaked out. As it was announced, the menswear and men’s accessories will also hit the stores when the whole collection launches on November 14, 2009. The folks over at mencloset.com have a sneak preview of the men’s clothes, belts, shoes and bags which look so surprisingly cool, we’ll probably grab something for ourselves. The Fashion Time Magazine http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2342793/posts#comment Fri, 18 Sep 2009 13:44:04 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2282929/posts NAJAF — The Iraqi provincial government recently received three pallets of humanitarian relief supplies from organizations in the United States, which they will distribute to the local populace here. "Helping people who are less fortunate is always a good thing whether in your home town or across the world," said U.S. Army Lt. Col. Fred Harmon, project coordinator. "It is important because it is a capacity-building effort," added U.S. Army Lt. Col. Roberto L. Garcia, a civil affairs officer with the 308th Civil Affairs Brigade in Homewood, Ill., and project coordinator back in the States. "It not only helps one... Multi-National Force - Iraq http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2282929/posts#comment Wed, 1 Jul 2009 01:25:49 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2269261/posts The resort collections have previously been regarded as a luxurious collection created for those who spend Christmas in Buenos Aires or the French Riviera. More and more, the resort and pre-fall collections have become increasingly more important. They act as a bridge for collections from fall to spring, and these collections tend to be less expensive (gasp!) and often more wearable! With the future of runway uncertain in these tough economic times the spotlight is on resort. Below are the top 5 resort/cruise collections. CHANELThe Kaiser Karl always knows how to make an impact and this collection was no exception.... The Fashion Time Magazine http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2269261/posts#comment Thu, 11 Jun 2009 02:16:37 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2249683/posts While companies across the country are downsizing, some in the fashion world have decided that it's time for a bit of upsizing. This spring, the cheap chic emporiums, Target and Forever 21, will launch plus-size lines for teenagers. Forever 21's line, Faith 21, will have sizes ranging from XL-2X, while Target's Pure Energy line will go up to a size 30. It's about time, said several shoppers scouring the crowded racks of a Forever 21 branch in downtown Manhattan, New York, one recent afternoon. "I would love to be able to shop in one store with my friends that are... CNN http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2249683/posts#comment Wed, 13 May 2009 01:08:33 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2236986/posts A glove that works as a cell phone, a vest that senses danger and a tank top that measures heart rate. It seems that the hi-tech textiles by Swedish School of Textiles researcher Lena Berglin could turn anyone into a superhero. www.sweden.se http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2236986/posts#comment Fri, 24 Apr 2009 16:50:34 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2228989/posts The Fashion Police at thefashiontime.com’s headquarters are reporting that you won’t survive this new season without some funny dots on your clothing. Pollini, Loewe, Fendi, Dries Van Noten, Wunderkind, Giles, House of Holland and Dolce&Gabbana all share the same opinion. We tend to believe it’s time to go “dotty!” The Fashion Time Magazine http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2228989/posts#comment Tue, 14 Apr 2009 18:58:28 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2196219/posts Another season, another slew of fashionistas strutting through Bryant Park. This season the topic du jour is the foreboding recession. In New York we have seen those designers clearly affected by it in their work, and those that remain either optimistic or oblivious to it if business is good! Here are the top 5 New York Autumn Winter fashion shows: Marc JacobsThe recession seemed to be looming over Bryant Park this season and although it was apparent in the Marc Jacobs logistics (he downgraded his runway show by about 1000 people!) it was absolutely a different case on the runway.... The Fashion Time Magazine http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2196219/posts#comment Sat, 28 Feb 2009 17:34:07 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2179270/posts WASHINGTON, Feb. 5, 2009 – A troop-support group that provides clothing specially adapted for wounded troops recovering in military hospitals, will roll out a new line of garments later this year. Wounded soldiers show off their Sew Much Comfort adaptive T-shirts while recovering at Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington, D.C. The troop-support group provides adaptive clothing free of charge to support the unique needs of injured servicemembers. Courtesy photo   (Click photo for screen-resolution image);high-resolution image available. “We are working on wheelchair garments and halo shirts,” Michele Cuppy, president of Sew Much Comfort, said. “We are also working... American Forces Press Service http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2179270/posts#comment Thu, 5 Feb 2009 23:16:52 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2162038/posts Barring a reprieve, regulations set to take effect next month could force thousands of clothing retailers and thrift stores to throw away trunkloads of children's clothing. The law, aimed at keeping lead-filled merchandise away from children, mandates that all products sold for those age 12 and younger -- including clothing -- be tested for lead and phthalates, which are chemicals used to make plastics more pliable. Those that haven't been tested will be considered hazardous, regardless of whether they actually contain lead. LA Times http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2162038/posts#comment Sat, 10 Jan 2009 04:32:55 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2160388/posts The Consumer Product Safety Commission gives a preliminary OK to exempt some items from testing after complaints of hardship to thrift stores and sellers of handmade toys. By Alana Semuels January 7, 2009 The Consumer Product Safety Commission has given preliminary approval to changes in new lead-testing rules after complaints that the measures could have forced thrift stores and sellers of handmade toys to dispose of merchandise or even go out of business. LA Times http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2160388/posts#comment Wed, 7 Jan 2009 19:02:40 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/2158470/posts Trent Hamm at thesimpledollar.com writes in his January 3 entry (excerpted) : "For those of you who haven’t heard the news yet, on February 10, 2009, the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act comes into effect. One of the major changes that this program will bring into play is a mandate that everything sold for children 12 and younger will have to be tested for lead and phthalates, and anything that isn’t tested (or that fails) will be considered hazardous and cannot be sold. Read more about the CPSIA at the L.A. Times and some interesting blog commentary from the fashion... the simple dolloar http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/2158470/posts#comment Sun, 4 Jan 2009 14:02:37 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2148826/posts New taxes, deep cuts to education and health care, and a restructuring of the state's economic development programs will be hallmarks of Gov. David Paterson's first budget plan to be released in two days, according to interviews of people briefed on components. The plan will come with a host of revenue raisers — increased taxes on hospitals and insurance policies, for instance — and at least one new assessment, a so-called obesity tax on non-diet soda to raise $404 million. The governor also is contemplating requiring new license plates to raise cash, reviving sales tax on clothing purchases, removing the... TimesUnion http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2148826/posts#comment Mon, 15 Dec 2008 02:59:50 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2135268/posts Who said men’s pajamas and underwear belong only to men? For Spring 2009, designers delivered these intimate pieces specially for women. You have Dolce & Gabbana, Kris Van Assche, Yves Saint Laurent, and Etro to blame for this new trend. Dolce & Gabbana, Kris Van Assche, Etro, Yves Saint Laurent The Fashion Time Magazine http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2135268/posts#comment Thu, 20 Nov 2008 14:19:58 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2132614/posts Hi Bill, In your recent Townhall piece you posit that there are Republicans who feel that Governor Palin is too unqualified to lead, so it's better for them if they maginalize her now so they won't have to deal with her again in 2012. You couldn't be more wrong. Her assailants, from the Right and the Left (and the media..., ahem) have seen what she has done in Alaska as Governor. Huge Oil Company lobbies shut down. Oil revenues going into the hands of the voters. Powerful, entrenched "old boy network" mavens gone, castrated, or in jail... Democrats and Republicans.... Vanity http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2132614/posts#comment Sat, 15 Nov 2008 14:51:17 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2131750/posts From military inspired to A-lined, fur trimmed to cocoon, find your perfect winter coat. The Fashion Time Magazine editors select the 20 best coats from the Fall/Winter ’09 runways. Ruffian Dsquared² The Fashion Time Magazine http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2131750/posts#comment Fri, 14 Nov 2008 01:15:34 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2115889/posts Video here. Classic line when she refers to the flag pin, an "accessory" Obama dislikes. Anyone who has pictures of Sarah Palin, Elisabeth Hasselbeck, Laura Ingraham, and other both principled and attractive conservative women, please post them all here. Who can post the most? Let the contest begin. YouTube http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2115889/posts#comment Sun, 26 Oct 2008 21:25:24 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2115893/posts WATERLOO, Iowa (AP) — Republican John McCain said Sunday that one-third of the $150,000 that the GOP spent on clothing and accessories for his running mate, Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, and her family, "is given back." AP http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2115893/posts#comment Sun, 26 Oct 2008 21:29:51 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2115391/posts Video here. Who agrees that she looks very very good in it? Perhaps they should call it a smoking jacket, because she looks smoking hot in it! YouTube http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2115391/posts#comment Sun, 26 Oct 2008 02:22:43 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2114531/posts About that $150,000 that the RNC spent for campaign appearances sake on Clan Palin... The liberals and their captive media outlets, MSDNC in particular, have been howling like lonesome coyotes over it. They don't seem to think that the $5 Million and change that was spent to move Barack Obama's acceptance speech from Denver's Pepsi Center to Invesco Field at Mile High Stadium is in any way as audacious as dropping a mere $150K on Gov. Palin and her family. Okay, we can play that game. Forget the Night of The Greek Columns. By the strangest of political coincidences, $150,000... redstate.com http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2114531/posts#comment Fri, 24 Oct 2008 23:13:04 GMT