November 19th, 2008 at 10:12pm |
In the early Seventies, one of New York’s hottest night spots was the Continental Bath & Health Club, better known as The Tubs. The infamous gay bath house in the Ansonia Hotel atttracted a crowd of cool kids from all points on the Kinsey scale. “This is the closest thing we have to ‘A Clockwork [...]
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November 19th, 2008 at 12:12pm |
RETAIL MOBILITY: Alternative is thinking outside of the box with a mobile retail concept that will kick off Thursday in Hollywood and Santa Monica before moving to other U.S. cities, including New York, venues like music festivals and even vending machines. Under the brand name Limited Addition, Alternative is opening temporary stores that will carry [...]
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November 19th, 2008 at 12:11pm |
SEVILLE, Spain — Despite the harsh economy, southern Spain’s regional government is out to boost its fashion profile in such key markets as Russia, Mexico and, in particular, the U.S., according to Extenda, Andalusia’s trade agency and export arm.
The area’s budget for worldwide fashion promotion of apparel is only roughly 500,000 euros, or $638,850 at [...]
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November 19th, 2008 at 2:11am |
NEW YORK — Charlize Theron had a piece of advice for the young designers at Monday’s CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund dinner.
“Stay true to yourself,” the actress said. “As with any form of the arts, that’s the most important thing.”
Theron could have been describing her friend John Galliano, whom she later introduced on stage. He gave an [...]
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