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Previewing Prada’s Bespoke Shoe Collection
I recently had the opportunity to preview Prada’s Bespoke shoe collection at Tyson’s Galleria in Washington, DC. The new Made To Order Décolleté collection is a very special opportunity for customers to design their own Prada shoes.The journey to create your own custom pair of shoes begins by choosing a design model. Choices include pumps, flats or peep-toes? Next there is a rainbow of colors and prints as well as fantastic materials to pick including: satin, suede, patent and different types of leather. Picking a customized sole is the next difficult choice, and I immediately fell to the charms of the delicate, light blue sole but colors like black, white and beige…
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Get your own pair of Google Glass for one day only
Are you always on the forefront of style, fashion and technology? If so your lucky day will arrive on Tuesday, April 15 when Google will make sales of Google Glass available to everyone in the United States for $1,500.00. This special sale is the first time the tech device is available to the general public; previously only Google “Explorers” or “early adopters” or developers could make a purchase. The sale starts at 9 a.m. ET on April 15 and any individual making a first time purchase will receive a free frames or sunglasses but supply is limited. Google Glass has been making news headlines most recently with a partnership with Luxottica, an…
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Google partners with Luxottica to market prescription Google Glasses
Google Glass is evolving as plans have been announced to partner with Luxottica to market prescription Google Glasses to a mass market. Luxottica, an Italian Brand best known for Ray-Ban and Oakley brands and licensing agreements with the likes of Prada, Chanel, Dolce & Gabbana and Coach will market the Glass collection in 2015. Currently, Glass, which costs more than $1,500, is only available to select few through Google’s Explorer Program. Google Glass has faced controversy as wearers can take photos and videos without the consent of those around them and many bars have already banned Google Glass. Since Glass gives everyone the opportunity to have their picture taken, anytime, anywhere here are some…
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Fashion as Art Attraction
Fashion and art collide this summer with blockbuster exhibits featuring a fashion icon, a little black dress, a toast to 80’s club culture and a bunch of punks. Oscar de la Renta “American Icon” is being held at the Bill Clinton Presidential Library in Little Rock Arkansas. The exhibit showcases the life, designs and clothes from the man who adorns aristocrats, movie stars like Michelle Williams and Cameron Diaz and first ladies such as Hillary Clinton whose ‘now famous’ Oscar de la Renta teal pantsuit is in the exhibit. Oscar’s famous floral evening gowns are scattered beautifully throughout the exhibit, while Spanish inspired frocks are also strong in the collection reflecting the Dominican-born designer’s…
