Adidas Controversial Shoes
Jeremy Scott, the famous American fashion designer, just signed a new style of sneakers for Adidas.The sneakers weren't even available to the general public yet, they were already causing a big fight. TheAdidas Roundhouse Mid “Handcuffs” model feature a retro shape with orange plastichandcuffs that fasten around the ankles. There are some peoplewho think the shoesare offensive and are relating the handcuffs to shackles. That doesn't bring good memories fromthe slavery epoque. What do you think about it?Isit only a "funky"shoe or is it an offensiveone?
Adidas defend the designer:
Jeremy Scott, the famous American fashion designer, just signed a new style of sneakers for Adidas.The sneakers weren't even available to the general public yet, they were already causing a big fight. TheAdidas Roundhouse Mid “Handcuffs” model feature a retro shape with orange plastichandcuffs that fasten around the ankles. There are some peoplewho think the shoesare offensive and are relating the handcuffs to shackles. That doesn't bring good memories fromthe slavery epoque. What do you think about it?Isit only a "funky"shoe or is it an offensiveone?
The design of the JS Roundhouse Mid is nothing more than the designer Jeremy Scott’s outrageous and unique take on fashion and has nothing to do with slavery. Jeremy Scott is renowned as a designer whose style is quirky and lighthearted and his previous shoe designs for adidas Originals have, for example, included panda heads and Mickey Mouse. Any suggestion that this is linked to slavery is untruthful
They didn't decide if they will be selling the shoes:
Since the shoe debuted on our Facebook page ahead of its market release in August, Adidas has received both favorable and critical feedback. We apologize if people are offended by the design and we are withdrawing our plans to make them available in the marketplace.
Magazine Cover - Polka Dots - Vogue - March 1965
I am so in love with this Vogue cover from 1965. Polka dots are always trendy.
Fashion at Ascot Royal 2012
Hats and
fascinators are accessories that British ladies know how to wear the best. The
accessory is most popular when the topic is royal gatherings, summer cocktails
parties, weddings, or horseracing, a very popular sport in the Great Britain.
The customisation of top hats (with, for example, coloured ribbons or bands) is not permitted in the Royal Enclosure.
Children (admitted on Friday and Saturday only)
Girls (aged 10-16) should be dressed for a formal occasion. Smart summer dresses are suggested. Hats, headpieces or a fascinator may be worn but are not compulsory.
Boys (aged 10-16) should either dress in accordance with the gentlemen’s dress code (as set out above); or alternatively may wear a dark-coloured lounge suit with a shirt and tie (whereupon no hat is required).
Overseas Visitors Overseas visitors are welcome to wear the formal National Dress of their country or Service Dress.
Serving Military Personnel Serving military personnel are welcome to wear Service Dress or equivalent.
Ladies are kindly asked to take particular note of the following:
Whilst we encourage racegoers to wear smart clothes, no formal dress code applies in the Silver Ring except that replica sports shirts are not permitted.
GENERAL
In addition to the specific guidance in this document, please note that fancy dress, novelty and branded / promotional clothing are not allowed on site.
Ascot Racecourse recognises that there may be instances where a degree of discretion is required in determining compliance with our dress code. In such instances, reasonable judgement will be exercised.
Talking about
horseracing, this week a famous horserace called Royal Ascot is taking place in
England in the small town of Ascot, Berkshire. It has taken place every year
since 1711.
This big event is
of course one of the biggest opportunities of the year for the British ladies
to debut their recently purchased, perhaps even custom-made especially for the
event, hats and fascinators. During the whole week long event, you can see the
most different styles of hats and fascinators. Some very simple and others as
extravagant a carnival costume.
After checking
all these pictures, I am really thinking about to find a nice hat and take a
flight to England next year to debut my piece.
Of course, that
it is not so simple to participate in the event. For it you have to follow some
fashion rules, like the ones described below.
ROYAL
ENCLOSURE
Ladies
Ladies are kindly reminded that formal day wear is a requirement in the Royal
Enclosure, defined as follows:
· Dresses and skirts should be of modest length defined as
falling just above the knee or longer;
· Dresses and tops should have straps of one inch or greater;
· Jackets and pashminas may be worn but dresses and tops
underneath should still comply with the Royal Enclosure dress code;
· Trouser suits are welcome. They should be of full length and
of matching material and colour;
· Hats should be worn; a headpiece which has a base of 4
inches (10cm) or more in diameter is acceptable as an alternative to a hat.
Ladies are kindly asked to note the following:
· Strapless, off the shoulder, halter neck, spaghetti straps
and dresses with a strap of less than one inch (2.5cm) are not permitted;
· Midriffs must be covered;
· Fascinators are no longer permitted in the Royal Enclosure;
neither are headpieces which do not have a base covering a sufficient area of
the head (4 inches / 10cm).
Gentlemen
Gentlemen are kindly reminded that it is a requirement to wear either black or
grey morning dress which must include:
· A waistcoat and tie (no cravats); and
· A black or grey top hat; and
· Black shoes.
A gentleman may remove his top hat within a
restaurant, a private box, a private club or that facility’s terrace, balcony
or garden. Hats may also be removed within any enclosed external seating area
within the Royal Enclosure Garden.The customisation of top hats (with, for example, coloured ribbons or bands) is not permitted in the Royal Enclosure.
Children (admitted on Friday and Saturday only)
Girls (aged 10-16) should be dressed for a formal occasion. Smart summer dresses are suggested. Hats, headpieces or a fascinator may be worn but are not compulsory.
Boys (aged 10-16) should either dress in accordance with the gentlemen’s dress code (as set out above); or alternatively may wear a dark-coloured lounge suit with a shirt and tie (whereupon no hat is required).
Overseas Visitors Overseas visitors are welcome to wear the formal National Dress of their country or Service Dress.
Serving Military Personnel Serving military personnel are welcome to wear Service Dress or equivalent.
GRANDSTAND
ADMISSION
Ladies
Ladies within the main Grandstand enclosure are encouraged to dress in a manner
as befits a formal occasion.Ladies are kindly asked to take particular note of the following:
· A hat, headpiece or fascinator should be worn at all times;
· Strapless or sheer strap dresses and tops are not permitted;
· Trousers must be full length and worn with a top that
adheres to the guidelines above (i.e. strapless or sheer strap tops are not
permitted);
· Jackets and pashminas may be worn but dresses and tops
underneath should still comply with the Grandstand Admission dress code;
· Midriffs must be covered;
· Shorts are not permitted.
Gentlemen
Gentlemen are required to wear a suit with a shirt and tie.
Children Girls (17 or under) should be dressed for a formal occasion. Smart summer dresses are suggested. Hats, headpieces or a fascinator may be worn but are not compulsory.
Boys aged (13-17) should wear a suit or jacket with a shirt and a tie. Younger boys (12 or under) should be dressed smartly but are not required to wear a jacket or tie.
General All Royal Enclosure compliant attire, as defined in this document, is welcome in the Grandstand.
Children Girls (17 or under) should be dressed for a formal occasion. Smart summer dresses are suggested. Hats, headpieces or a fascinator may be worn but are not compulsory.
Boys aged (13-17) should wear a suit or jacket with a shirt and a tie. Younger boys (12 or under) should be dressed smartly but are not required to wear a jacket or tie.
General All Royal Enclosure compliant attire, as defined in this document, is welcome in the Grandstand.
SILVER RING
Whilst we encourage racegoers to wear smart clothes, no formal dress code applies in the Silver Ring except that replica sports shirts are not permitted.
GENERAL
In addition to the specific guidance in this document, please note that fancy dress, novelty and branded / promotional clothing are not allowed on site.
Ascot Racecourse recognises that there may be instances where a degree of discretion is required in determining compliance with our dress code. In such instances, reasonable judgement will be exercised.
Event - Summer Style Swap by Trust in Tricia
Recently, I attended the Event Swap Summer Style. It was a charitable event (I mentioned here before) organized by Tricia Cromwell and her team. The event was intended to benefit the Accelerated Cure Project. The swap took place at the beautiful Hotel Indigo in Newton, Massachuetts. The day seemed perfect for the outdoor event. However, we are talking about New England, and the weather suddenly changed at the end of the day. The rain changed the plans to party outdoors. But it was not enough to change the bright of the night, and the event was a great success. All the attendees were very pleased with the swap and also with the jewelry, clothing, and make-up exhibition, all of which brought together vendors like Fetysh shoes, Blues Jean Bar, CAbi, Mono Mono Boutique, Premiere Designs Jewelry, 31 Gifts and Mark.The big point of the night was the swap. The ladies were looking forward to seeing the doors opened. When finally the doors of the Hotel Indigo ballroom were opened, what we saw were tons of ladies running towards the hangers full of clothes and to tables of shoes and accessories. They tried to grab as many pieces as they could and choose what they like best. Among all the clothing and acessories were stunning pieces donated by Mrs. Massashusetts to the event. I also was participating and ended up finding two pairs of lovely shoes. Not that I don’t have enough shoes in my wardrobe (so my husband insists) but the more we have the more we want. It is the women’s way of living. :-)
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Look of the Day - Sweet Srping
Fashion - Candy Color
This Spring/Summer fashion is all about candy color.
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