Recipe for overnight country crunch bread

BY REDUCING the amount of yeast, you can leave bread to rise for longer. With this recipe you can plan your loaf round the evening’s viewing or whatever else you may be up to.
I kneaded this a few short times in between watching television on a Friday night, left it to rise overnight and then...

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Pub review: Great food & a new era at this old village inn

Pub & beer column
THE very word ‘inn’ lights up the mind as its actual windows light up a dark and rainy road.
I wish that sentence were mine, but it is not. It’s a snippet from an enchanting serenade to the traditional English inn, written by the author Thomas Burke in the...

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Pot plants are heaven scent

Brought low and confined indoors by a winter virus, GINA PARKINSON takes solace in the sight and scents of indoor hyacinths.
HAVING been laid low with a winter virus this past week, the garden has seemed very far away. Certain members of my family measure the extent of my claim of illness on...

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Country walk at Cloughton

GEORGE WILKINSON discovers a top spot on 300ft-high cliffs.
Cloughton is ordinary, the extraordinary is just down the coast road at Scarborough, but it did have a moment in 2009 when the Queen’s Duchy of Lancaster Estate suggested that it was a ‘village in decline’ and kindly offered to build...

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New date selected for Surfers Healing event at Doheny, cancelled in June because of sharks – Orange County Register

Surfers Healing founder Izzy Paskowitz takes a photo with camper Alfonso Robles during a camp at Doheny State Beach in Dana Point a few years ago. ( File photo by Paul Bersebach, Orange County Register/SCNG)
A new date has been set for the Surfers Healing event canceled in June after sharks...

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Devereux to Launch Swimwear for Resort

Devereux is plunging into the swimwear space.
The brand will expand its resort collection to include swimwear for the first time and will introduce a 15-piece collection to retailers at the trade shows this month. It will be offered to consumers in November.
Designer Robert Brunner focused the...

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Scoring in style - Star2.com

The FC Bayern team wearing the specially designed collection from Hugo Boss. From left are Matts Hummels, Corentin Tolisso, Robert Lewandowski, Thomas Muller and Jerome Boateng. Photo: Hugo Boss
Men


July 27, 2017 Men, Style
By
DZIREENA MAHADZIR


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GM net earnings fall 40% on loss from sale of European unit – Orange County Register

General Motors’ second-quarter net profit fell more than 40 percent as the carmaker lost money on the sale of its European unit and took charges for restructuring in India and selling its business in South Africa.
GM made net income of $1.66 billion, compared with a record $2.87 billion a...

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Rich Hilfiger Does Tango Hotel Brand – WWD

Looks from Tango Hotel brand

Courtesy Photo

Rich Hilfiger, a recording artist and Tommy Hilfiger’s son, has caught the apparel bug.
Joining forces with Al-Baseer Holly (Bonic), a rapper turned visual artist, and pro skateboarder Stevie Williams,...

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These Patek Philippe watches are powered by a 40-year-old movement

From its launch onward, the Calibre 240 has proven to be a movement that can consummately handle many functions. Photos: Patek Philippe
Men


July 17, 2017 Men, Style, Women
By
BERVIN CHEONG








The Patek Philippe Calibre 240 was unveiled 40 years ago. Since then, it...

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Who fell off the 2017 list of 50 Most Powerful in Southern California Sports? – Orange County Register

With yet another professional sports team’s arrival in Los Angeles in the last year on top of annual hirings, firings and the glut of competition in the country’s second-largest market, there was plenty of turnover in the 50 Most Powerful in Southern California Sports.
Here are the 14...

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Ciongoli to Exit Eidos as Creative Director – WWD

Eidos Men’s RTW Spring 2017

Giovanni Giannoni/WWD

Antonio K. Ciongoli, cofounder and creative director of Eidos, the more fashion-forward division of Isaia, is leaving the brand after this season to launch his own collection.
Ciongoli, who...

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Charlotte Tilbury has a new unisex product

Summer skin all year round is now possible and it comes in the form of a natural looking tint.
In her tilburymakeup Instagram, make-up artist Charlotte Tilbury unveils the first ever unisex moisturiser that you and your partner can now finally share!
Many tinted moisturisers in the market...

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Food events in Orange County July 21-July 27 – Orange County Register

Saturday, July 22
The Coastal Wine, Arts and Music Fest: The Gray Matter Museum of Art presents an afternoon of wine tasting, live music performances and small bites, all while taking in the works of art from local artists. Guests can sample a variety of different wines and indulge in sushi...

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Banana Republic Creates Men’s Style Council

NOTE: IMAGE COMIGN SOON. JILLIAN CREATING LANDSCAPE IMAGE.
Banana Republic has put together a collective of men’s wear ambassadors.
The retailer has tapped Matt Ryan, Atlanta Falcons quarterback, Didi Gregorius, New York Yankees shortstop, and C.J. McCollum, Portland Trail Blazers guard, to...

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Special timepieces you must have on your wrist right now

The Maurice Lacroix Masterpiece Gravity sports a blue lacquered off-centre hour and minutes display. Sitting below that is a small seconds display featuring a matching blue sub-dial and cheerful red hand. Photo: Maurice Lacroix
Men


July 20, 2017 Men, Style, Women
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Ryan Hilinski is a natural QB for Orange Lutheran – Orange County Register

“I knew I was going to be a quarterback from the day I was born.”
Ryan Hilinski, a 6-4, 217 pound junior at Orange Lutheran High, was sure of it. His two older brothers, Tyler and Kelly, both played QB at the Division I level (Tyler is a quarterback at Washington State while Kelly played at...

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Raf Reigned at New York Fashion Week: Men’s

Raf saved the week.
Designer Raf Simons’ “Blade Runner”-inspired spring show in an alley in Chinatown Tuesday night was undoubtedly the highlight of an otherwise lackluster New York Fashion Week: Men’s, which also was boosted by the inclusion of Hugo Boss for the second time. But because in...

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Have a look at the fantastic Beasts you can find at Burberry

The collection is based on mythical creatures hatched in the Burberry design studio. Photos: Burberry
Men


July 19, 2017 Men, Style, Women
By
BERVIN CHEONG


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You probably could never afford to buy this handbag, and someone paid RM1.6mil for...

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Kelly Slater breaks foot; here’s what that means for Hurley Pro, U.S. Open of Surfing fans – Orange County Register

Eleven-time world champion surfer Kelly Slater posted a cringe-worthy photo of his broken foot on social media, saying he’ll likely need surgery that will require him to take some time off.
“You ever folded your entire foot backwards?” the Florida surfer wrote on Instagram.  “If you try it...

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Raf Reigned at New York Fashion Week: Men’s – WWD

Backstage at Raf Simons Men’s 2018

Kelly Taub/WWD

Raf saved the week.
Designer Raf Simons’ “Blade Runner”-inspired spring show in an alley in Chinatown Tuesday night was undoubtedly the highlight of an otherwise...

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Game Of Thrones cast dazzled at the S7 premiere

Did you manage to catch the very first episode of Game of Thrones S7?
Well, here’s a little look at the cast as they attended the big premiere in Los Angeles last week. All of them brought their A-game with outfits that showed off their impeccable sense of style.
Take a look. Are you...

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Tricia Harris of Helmsley Walled Garden looks at weeding (From York Press)

HEAVY rain followed by lots of sunshine has flipped the garden into summer mode. The hot border is filling up with colour and the rose arch is really starting to zing with the blooms of Rosa American Pillar.


But along with the flowers come the weeds and we are hard at work weeding...

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Cycle ride with Robert Murphy (From York Press)

I THOUGHT I’d better do something more strenuous for my July article. It was a nice sunny day, after all. There’s a lot of uphill work, but most of it long and gradual rather than short and steep.


We also get to 418 metres altitude, from a start in Kirkbymoorside at 60 metres or...

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Authorities ID San Diego man killed in freeway crash – Orange County Register

Orange County Coroner’s Office officials have identified a 36-year-old San Diego man who died Friday in a single-vehicle crash on 405 Freeway in Irvine.
Carey Bruce was killed shortly after 3 a.m. Friday when his SUV crashed into a tree on the shoulder of the southbound 405, near the Irvine...

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Peter Millar, Andrisen Morton to Open Store at Broadmoor – WWD

The Peter Millar retail boutique at The Broadmoor with partners Andrisen Morton.

Courtesy Photo

Peter Millar is partnering with Andrisen Morton, the high-end Denver men’s wear store, to open a boutique at the Broadmoor Resort in Colorado...

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These skeleton watches will wow and impress you

If you are the type of person who appreciates the appearance of stylish timepieces and the meticulous craftsmanship that goes into making them, then have a look at skeleton watches.
Each one strips the dial and movement to their bare essentials – revealing as much of the inner workings as...

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Galaxy adds depth with signing of Dutch defender Pele van Anholt – Orange County Register

The Galaxy added some much-needed depth to their defensive back line with the signing of 26-year-old defender Pele van Anholt.
Van Anholt recently played at Willem II of the Dutch Eredivisie, making 23 appearances.
Van Anholt was born in the Netherlands.
“Pele is a talented and versatile...

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Inside the Mind of Enfants Riches Déprimés Founder Henry Levy – WWD

Enfants Riches Déprimés and Vans shoe collaboration

Christian Veillet

It’s a little bit of streetwear, skate, punk, new wave and contemporary art set amid half trashy pawn shop and half art gallery that’s overtaken Maxfield.
Los Angeles brand...

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Are these G-Dragon's craziest, coolest haircuts?

Korean pop icon G-Dragon’s studio recording Kwon Ji Yong (his real name) was released in the form of a USB flash drive recently. However, it was rejected by South Korea’s Goan Music Chart as “an album”. The star fired back on Instagram, saying: “What’s the problem?”
The singer-rapper always...

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Olympic games are officially coming back to LA, we just don’t know when yet – Orange County Register

In this May 11, 2017 file photo, a Los Angeles 2024 sign stands in front of Staples Center, in downtown Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong, File)




Los Angeles mayor Eric Garcetti, left, and International Olympic Committee president Thomas Bach visit the Olympic museum in Lausanne,...

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Designers to Watch During New York Fashion Week: Men’s

Brand: Private Policy
Designers: Haoran Li and Siying Qu
Aesthetic: Genderless luxury streetwear
Backstory: The duo met while they were design students at The New School’s Parsons School of Design. Both China natives who had emigrated to New York to fulfill their dreams in fashion, they...

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The Piaget Altiplano celebrates its 60th anniversary

Chinese actor, producer and singer Hu Ge stars in the new Altiplano campaign. Photo: Photos: Piaget
Men


July 10, 2017 Men, Style, Women
By
Star2.com


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Upgrade your style with these 6 Hublot watches




Bremont aims to revive the British watchmaking...

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NKF sells $14M office complex in Placentia; McLean Group launches real estate practice – Orange County Register

NKF in Newport Beach has brokered the $14.25 million sale of Placentia Corporate Center, a 104,266-square-foot, four-building, campus in Placentia. (Courtesy of NKF)




Mark Nero has been promoted to senior project manager at the Irvine office of Fuscoe Engineering. (Courtesy of Fuscoe...

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Capsule, Liberty Fairs to Add Consumer Component Via Frenzy App – WWD

The New York Men’s Day installation at Liberty Fairs.

Shopify’s flash sales app Frenzy continues its push to grow its business in the U.S., striking a partnership with Liberty Fairs and Capsule tied to New York Fashion Week: Men’s.
The app, which has...

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Time Kulture watch showcase returns fresh, bold and daring

It first began in 2013 as a platform to debut novelties from Switzerland’s prestigious Baselworld fair. Today, Time Kulture celebrates the adventurous spirit of contemporary watchmaking.
The fourth edition of the showcase will take place at Pavilion Kuala Lumpur starting tomorrow until July...

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Trump, with Putin, predicts ‘positive things’ for U.S., Russia – Orange County Register

By DARLENE SUPERVILLE and KEN THOMAS ,
HAMBURG, Germany— President Donald Trump voiced optimism that there are “very positive things” in store for the United States and Russia as he sat down with President Vladimir Putin for an historic first meeting.
Seated next to Putin on the sidelines of...

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Cadillac Provides Grant to Seven Men’s Designers – WWD

Cadillac House is located on Hudson Street.

Charles Roussel/BFA.com

With the departure of Amazon Fashion as the primary sponsor of New York Fashion Week: Men’s, Cadillac is stepping up its game this season.
Cadillac House, a one-year-old...

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Rare Eichler house – one with no atrium – is on the market in Orange – Orange County Register

The Eichler home at 3841 E. Fernwood Ave. stands out in the city of Orange’s Fairhaven neighborhood. Rather than the developer’s recognizable facade, the residence is enclosed by a modern-style fence. (Photo by Ryan Garvin)




The kitchen and other parts of the house have been updated....

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Huntsman Unveils Larger Bespoke Salon in New York

NEW YORK — Custom clothing is one of the rare hot-ticket items in American men’s wear these days, and with more than 167 years of experience creating bespoke clothing on the famed Savile Row in London, Huntsman wants to carve out a bigger piece of the pie in the U.S.
In February, the company...

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Check out these lovely gift ideas for Raya

Red geometric push-lock bag, Charles & Keith – RM329.90. Photo: Valiram
Men


June 22, 2017 Men, Style, Women
By
BERVIN CHEONG


Maybe it’s a shoe or a bag to match your kurung. Or the perfect candle to scent the air during your Raya open house. Or just a little...

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Garden Grove man killed after his ATV crashes into truck in Palmdale – Orange County Register

PALMDALE – A man killed after his ATV crashed into a pickup truck inPalmdale was a Garden Grove resident, authorities said Monday.He was Rafael Suarez, 29, according to coroner’s Investigator JerryMcKibben.The crash was at 10:14 a.m. Sunday in the area of Avenue U and 233rdStreet East,...

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Buyers Seek Standouts With Identity at Paris Men’s Trade Shows – WWD

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It's your first day at a new job, what should you wear?

Many companies don’t have a strict dress code for employees.
Having said that, it doesn’t mean that you can wear whatever you want to work, especially on your first day.
Whether you are an intern or ready to start your career with the company, how you dress to work makes an impression.
And...

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You got a board hearing notice. Now what? – Orange County Register

A notice of a disciplinary hearing is not the best kind of mail to open, but in common interest communities, this is how associations compel owners to be good neighbors. How one responds to a hearing notice can greatly affect the outcome. Consider the following pointers toward a more...

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Mark Jensen Joins VK Nagrani

Men’s wear veteran Mark Jensen has joined VK Nagrani as director of wholesale operations.
Jensen, who has more than 30 years experience in the industry, most notably as director of men’s/buyer for Mario’s in the Pacific Northwest, will be responsible  for all sales, promotion and distribution...

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Pre-fall menswear collections that tell a story

The in-between season of Pre-Fall allows designer labels the chance to explore. While some took the opportunity to make a political statement, others used their designs to illustrate their creative vision.
Here’s a look at five notable Pre-Fall 2017 menswear collections that made a...

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Study Like A Pro - Music To Keep You Motivated

This morning I was supposed to be writing about how music can help you work, but instead I found myself distracted, wandering around the kitchen, looking in the fridge and checking Facebook, somehow, I just couldn’t get started. Suddenly the irony of the situation hit me, I reached for...

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The District at Tustin Legacy fills up, adding barbershop, scent shop, restaurants – Orange County Register

Joon Shabu Shabu: The popular LA Japanese-style hotpot concept will open at the end of the month. (Photo courtesy of Joon Shabu Shabu)




Joon Shabu Shabu: The popular LA Japanese-style hotpot concept will open at the end of the month. (Photo courtesy of Joon Shabu Shabu)




Bear...

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Huntsman Unveils Larger Bespoke Salon in New York – WWD

The new space is designed to look like a London home.

LILY HOPE WOKIN

NEW YORK — Custom clothing is one of the rare hot-ticket items in American men’s wear these days, and with more than 167 years of experience creating bespoke clothing on the...

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We tried some beauty mist products for you

What is a beauty product that provides mists of skincare? It’s not only the hottest trend that keeps your skin looking good throughout the day, it’s one of the most convenient beauty products created that also helps you feel refreshed on the go. A mist product is also versatile as it can...

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3 players to watch on the South all-stars – Orange County Register

COSTA MESA Three South players to watch in Friday night’s Orange County all-star football game at Orange Coast College:
1.Shane Coleman, Tesoro, WR: The 6-foot-5, 210-pound wide out is the most impressive-looking athlete for the South but made a play in Monday night’s team scrimmage that...

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Don’t Worry, Be Happy – WWD

Martine Rose Men’s Spring 2018

Giovanni Giannoni/WWD

An undertone of escapism and happy vibes marked the recently completed men’s spring season in Europe. Among the key trends that emerged during the London, Florence, Milan and Paris...

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It's trendy now to wear socks with your sandals

Sandals with socks are no longer a fashion faux pas worthy of a flogging.
In fact, they are positively the way to go if Paris catwalks Thursday are any indication.
The dorky look previously confined to superannuated boy scouts and embarrassing uncles appeared in three major menswear shows,...

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‘There’s no other job I’d rather be doing’ (From York Press)

Tricia Harris, of Helmsley Walled Garden, introduces herself in the first of her regular gardening columns
IT is with a certain amount of trepidation that I follow in the footsteps of Mike I’Anson to write this column.
I’ve loved gardening all my life but only became a professional...

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One for absolute beginners (From York Press)

Thanks go to David Bowie, from whom today’s headline is borrowed. I usually allow for the time of year and weather conditions you may encounter on a ride.


So in winter it’s generally a short low level ride, and in summer, perhaps longer and into the hills.


However, it occurred to...

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5 reasons why Amazon-Whole Foods won’t win grocery war – Orange County Register

Goodbye, Kroger? Safeway? Albertsons? Costco? Even Walmart and Target?
Considering the reaction to Amazon’s announcement of its plans to buy high-end grocer Whole Foods, you might think the online shopping giant instantly won the highly competitive supermarket wars.
Yes, Amazon has helped...

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Paris Men’s Sizzles — In More Ways Than One – WWD

Olivier Rousteing and Massimo Piombini

Dominique Maître/WWD

PARIS — Call it the Macron effect. With Paris men’s fashion week in full swing since Wednesday, retailers and brands say there’s a positive global energy that is helping propel...

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Rick Owens shows off latest menswear on a 16m-high runway

The most spectacular sight at a fashion show recently was the set of the Rick Owens show outside the Palais de Tokyo museum.
The Los Angeles avant gardist sent out his goth army of models from the roof of the art deco museum onto a huge 16-metre high (52-foot) scaffolded catwalk that wound...

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91 Freeway toll lanes getting another rate increase in July – Orange County Register

Sticker shock is getting a sequel.
Since opening in March, the new 91 Freeway toll lanes have already seen one rate increase (and some decreases). Now, come July 1, another one is on the way.
In a newsletter sent out, the Riverside County Transportation Commission, along with the Orange...

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Kris Van Assche Reflects on 10 Years at Dior Homme – WWD

Dior Homme Spring 2018

Emmanuel Fradin/WWD

PARIS — As he prepares to celebrate his 10th anniversary at the helm of Dior Homme, Kris Van Assche is basking in a new sense of freedom.
Having succeeded his former boss Hedi Slimane in the job, the...

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You can now buy an Aston Martin without breaking the bank

British luxury GT and supercar company Aston Martin is partnering with Italian footwear brand Hogan on a range of limited edition sneakers.
The Aston Martin x Hogan sneaker will be available for order at the end of June and when it does arrive, will do so in what the companies describe as...

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Gold Star Foods acquires Anaheim distributor; 106 employees could be affected – Orange County Register

Ontario-based Gold Star Foods has acquired Anaheim-based A&R Wholesale Distributors for an undisclosed amount.
The deal could impact jobs in Anaheim as A&R recently filed 106 layoff notices with the state. The company did not immediately respond to questions on whether or not its...

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Valentino’s Pierpaolo Piccioli Says Goodbye Suit, Hello VLTN – WWD

A preview look from the Valentino Men’s RTW Spring 2018 show.

Antoine Harinthe

PARIS — “I like the idea of Valentino goes street. It’s more interesting to me not to be distant,” Pierpaolo Piccioli said as he surveyed the mood board of his...

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A look back at Italian fashion’s most famous sister, Carla Fendi

Carla Fendi, 79, passed away on Monday evening in Rome. The fourth of five daughters of Adele Casagrande and Edoardo Fendi who founded Italy’s world-famous fashion dynasty, Carla helped put Fendi on the map.
Carla’s career at Fendi began in the 1960s. Hailed by Italy’s Corriere Della Sera...

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Cycling the hidden valleys of the Lakes (From York Press)

INCREASING motor traffic on the main roads, particularly the A591 north/south artery, has made the Lakes a less attractive proposition.


Don’t be put off, however, as if you know where to look, there are still traffic free roads to be found. So this month, I’ll share one of my special...

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Summer concert and car show coming to Lake Forest – Orange County Register

Lake Forest is offering up a rockin’ good time with the “Rock Around the Clock” Summer Concert and Car Show, 5:30-8:30 p.m. Sunday, June 25 at the Sports Park and Recreation Center.
The concert will feature The Rockabillys, Redneck Rodeo and The Swing Kings. Residents also can peruse classic...

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Trending at Pitti Uomo

Safari Adventure: Lardini
Updated Trenchcoat: Pringle of Scotland
Ultralight Parka: Helter Shelter
Summer Stripes: Block & Last
Shirting Fabrics: Corelate
Eighties’ Bathing Suits: Timo Trunks
Colored Lenses: Super Retrosuperfuture
Embellished Denim: Kings of Indigo
Pastel Sneakers:...

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Overpay or pay the tax? – Orange County Register

You’ve sold your commercial real estate. Proper steps have been taken to funnel the sale proceeds into a qualified intermediary as the first step to perfecting a tax-deferred exchange – a way to buy more commercial real estate and defer the tax obligation.
A careful review of buildings...

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Common Trde Hopes to Invigorate the Showroom Experience – WWD

Brands showing at Common Trde.

Laura Baker and James Waller are introducing a new showroom concept.
Baker, who co-owns the Pblc Trde showroom, and Waller, who cofounded the British streetwear brand Blood Brother, have partnered up to launch Common Trde, a...

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La Prairie's counters and store offer a new emotional experience

In the quest for timeless beauty, Swiss luxury skincare brand La Prairie has reimagined their counters’ aesthetics in Paris, revealing a new luxury look.
La Prairie just launched their new store design at Galeries Lafayette, the 70,000sq m flagship luxury department store in Paris.
“We are...

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Stem-cell pioneer to challenge Rep. Dana Rohrabacher – Orange County Register

Hans Keirstead, a pioneering stem-cell biologist and multimillionaire businessman who was a professor at UC Irvine for 14 years, announced Thursday he would join the field of Democrats challenging Rep. Dana Rohrabacher, R-Costa Mesa.
“I’m running for Congress because I believe that...

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Brioni Taps Nina-Maria Nitsche as New Creative Director – WWD

MILAN — Brioni has appointed Nina-Maria Nitsche as its new creative director.
Nitsche joined Maison Martin Margiela in 1989, working closely with the founding designer for 23 years. After Margiela’s  resignation, in 2009, Nitsche took over the creative direction of the brand. She...

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Your guide to hundreds of Southern California concerts – Orange County Register

If you’re looking to get out, have some fun in the sun and to lose your voice singing along to live music this summer, there is certainly no shortage of big tours and ginormous multi-day festivals rolling through Southern California.
In one of the busiest concert seasons yet, there are...

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Pitti Peacocks

When it comes to street style at Pitti Uomo, walking sticks, derbys and three-piece suits have been de rigueur for years. But now the “Pitti Peacocks,” as they’re known, have some company — and it’s rocking tradition. Showgoers last year began to infiltrate the dandy landscape with full-on...

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5 free things to do in Orange County this week – Orange County Register

Today is Free Family Day at the Orange County Museum of Art. (File photo by Nick Agro, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Why sit home because you don’t want to spend any money? Here are five things you can do this week that cost nothing at all:
SUNDAY, JUNE 11
Head over to the free Family Day at...

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Nike Reimagines Jordan Brand for Fall

A classic is getting a new spin from Nike.
The Oregon-based athletic company has rebooted one of its stalwart brands for fall, pushing the design envelope to give it a new look and new direction.
“We’re excited about today,” said David Creech, vice president of design for Jordan Brand. “We...

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Quick-fix beauty products you need to have at all times

Co-ordinated by SANDRA LOW
When you need a quick fix for minor skin issues, frizzy hair or chapped lips, there are specific beauty products that can help. Beauty brands sent in their best quick fixes, that they claim will help you solve a variety of issues – from tackling multiple skin...

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Russian ballerina’s tragic tale is the focus of Eifman Ballet’s ‘Red Giselle’ – Orange County Register

Eifman Ballet of St. Pertersburg will present “Red Giselle” a ballet about Russian ballerina Olga Spessivtseva, at Segerstrom Center for the Arts June 16-18. (Photo by Evgeny Matveev)




Eifman Ballet of St. Pertersburg will present “Red Giselle” a ballet about Russian ballerina Olga...

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London Fashion Week Men’s Spring 2018: Ones to Watch

Bodybound
Born and raised in London, Bodybound creative directors Kim Wilkins and Pliny Champion launched their label in 2012.
The duo met in college. Wilkins studied knitwear at Central Saint Martins and graduated in 2005, then moved on to study men’s wear at the Royal College of Art. He...

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There's still time to get your dad the luxury gift he deserves

He’s a man who plays, watches, reads, and dreams about tennis? Then he’ll need these Cole Haan GrandPro shoes. They are engineered for on-the-go living, while delivering an innovative spin on a classic silhouette. Photo: Cole Haan.
Men


June 8, 2017 Men, Style
By
BERVIN...

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Is your teen smoking weed? How to talk about legal marijuana. – Orange County Register

Since Californians voted to legalize the recreational use of marijuana last November, many parents and educators have been wondering how to talk with teens about drug use and prevent abuse now that voters have given lighting up a green light.
Proposition 64, also called the California...

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Pal Zileri and Mauro Ravizza Krieger Part Ways

MILAN — Pal Zileri owner Forall SpA and creative director Mauro Ravizza Krieger have agreed to part ways.
“This is amicable,” Giovanni Mannucci, chief executive officer of Pal Zileri, told WWD. “We have talked about the development of the brand and a change made sense for both of us.”
Mannucci...

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Check out this fashion label designed by a Hallyu star

You’ve probably seen K-pop stars on stage driving fans wild with their easy swagger and cool confidence. Well, a large part of the appeal comes from the way they dress.
South Korean fashion label Moldir carries a wide range of trendy apparels and accessories, which reflect a youthful,...

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A dozen new tenants slated to open in June as Irvine Co. revitalizes several retail centers – Orange County Register

Coast Fish Company (Los Olivos Marketplace): The casual seafood restaurant opened at the end of April. (Photo courtesy of Coast Fish Company)




Coast Fish Company (Los Olivos Marketplace): The casual seafood restaurant opened at the end of April. (Photo courtesy of Coast Fish...

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At Work: Retail Architect David Montalba Dresses for Comfort, Client

David Montalba, founder of Montalba Architects in Santa Monica, Calif., believes clothes and buildings should fit like a favorite pair of jeans or T-shirt.
“It’s about creating a comfortable environment, a place where people can be dynamic. Similarly with clothes, you want to wear clothes that...

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Scampston Plant Fair will take place on Sunday (From York Press)

SCAMPSTON Plant Fair will be returning for the eighth year on Sunday attracting gardening enthusiasts and horticulturalists from across Yorkshire.


This year there will be a mix of stallholders, both new and old, offering everything from perennials and pelargoniums to grasses and...

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New exhibit explores the art Disney created for the armed forces in World War II – Orange County Register

Photo of the Thumper insignia painted on the side of a B-29. The design was created for the crew of the bomber in the 504th Bombardment Group. The plane and the crew did not survive the war. The photo is part of the Walt and The Flying Bull exhibit at the Great Park Gallery in Irvine on...

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Vlone to Show During Paris Men’s Fashion Week – WWD

It’s an interesting week for 25-year-old Harlem native A$AP Bari to reveal he’s showing Vlone — his highly sought-after streetwear line — during Men’s Fashion Week in Paris.
It’s the same week Gucci has come under fire for a jacket Alessandro Michele presented at his Cruise 2018 show,...

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Upgrade your style with these Hublot watches

Like a modern-day alchemist who blends the past and future, tradition and innovation, Hublot is updating its 2017 timepiece novelties with a plethora of different forms.
Nature, it seems, is an inspiration for the watchmaker. Minerals, metals, ceramics, polymers and other composite materials...

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a Royal spinoff of popular noodle house – Orange County Register

Hot spicy beef noodle soup at Royal in Irvine isn’t really spicy, but it is very good. (Photo by Brad A. Johnson, Orange County Register/SCNG)
 




The dan dan noodles at Royal are tossed with ground pork and cucumbers. (Photo by Brad A Johnson, Orange County Register/SCNG)




Hot spicy...

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Streetwear, Sneaker Sellers Fine-Tune Product Drops

NEW YORK — On an unseasonably warm April day in New York, a young man practically skipped down Lafayette Street with friends while shouting into the screen of his smartphone, “We don’t stand in lines!”
Proudly clutching a Supreme bag, he was taunting the crowd of people gathered outside of the...

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Vote for the Best of Orange County

Best Amusement Park Ride

Select a place EXPRESS TRAIN ADVENTURE CITY in Adventure CityBALLOON RIDE in Adventure CityFREEWAY COASTER in Adventure CityGIGGLE WHEEL in Adventure CityPROP ZONE in Adventure CityRESCUE ALL in Adventure CityCALIFORNIA SCREAMIN’ in...

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Cerruti 1881 Signs Footwear Licensing Agreement With Principe

PARIS — Cerruti 1881 continues to build its licensing partnerships in its mission to reposition itself as a global lifestyle brand under chief creative officer Jason Basmajian.
Embarking on a three-year accessories push, with the Middle East, Eastern Europe, Russia and Asia listed as priority...

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These cool tennis shoes are set to be a hit

With the qualifications for tennis matches like the French Open at Roland-Garros underway and Wimbledon just around the corner, now is a great time to get back out on the court.
Here are five new models of tennis shoe for 2017 for optimal comfort and performance.
Adidas Barricade Boost, for...

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5 reasons NOT to sell your commercial real estate – Orange County Register

So often, folks in my profession are focused upon the reasons TO do something – like selling your commercial real estate. After all, we make our living selling and leasing buildings.
However, sometimes there are compelling reasons to NOT sell your commercial real estate. Today, I would enjoy...

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Jeffrey Rudes to Shutter SoHo Flagship

NEW YORK — Jeffrey Rudes will close his 5,800-square-foot store at 57 Greene Street in SoHo today. The boutique, which opened to much fanfare in July 2015, housed the designer’s luxury men’s wear and was his only freestanding store.
The reason for the closure was to focus on the brand’s “more...

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These style must-haves from Coach are classic and futuristic at the same time

The space references, rockets and planets are said to be symbolic. Photos: Coach
Men


May 28, 2017 Men, Style, Women
By
BERVIN CHEONG


The latest collection by Coach references the nostalgia of space exploration. It is inspired by American dreamers past and present,...

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Getting hitched? Amazon introduces Wedding Shop – Orange County Register

Amazon, the online purveyor of technology, household goods and diapers, is venturing into weddings.
The online retailer has launched the Wedding Shop from Handmade at Amazon. Similar to Etsy.com, its merchandise includes thousands of handcrafted products, including wedding invitations,...

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Paper Crown, Randa Selling Men’s Ties in Women’s Dress Area

It’s no secret that the men’s neckwear business has been struggling in recent years. But Randa, the category’s largest manufacturer, is not about to roll over and play dead.
Instead, it has teamed with Paper Crown, a popular women’s collection founded by Lauren Conrad and Maura McManus, to...

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Guys, would you wear this one-piece attire called RompHim?

First you had man buns, then came glitter beards. Well, the next big (or rather, odd) trend that has gotten people talking on the internet is a specially made-for-men romper.
Called the RompHim, the garment is now selling on crowd funding site Kickstarter. It looks a woman’s romper – but...

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Lady Antebellum promises big production and sound for its Hollywood Bowl stop – Orange County Register

Country music trio Lady Antebellum (from left: Hillary Scott, Charles Kelley and Dave Haywood pictured performing at the 52nd annual Academy of Country Music Awards in Las Vegas in April) will headline the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles on Saturday, June 3. The group is currently out in...

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Krammer & Stoudt to Launch Made-to-Measure

Krammer & Stoudt is bringing its aesthetic to the tailored clothing business.
The independent men’s brand that is known for blending Southwest and Southern California influences with an East Coast bent, is teaming with Brooklyn-based master tailor Martin Greenfield Clothiers on a...

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Want to look beautiful without harming animals?

Have you ever wondered where the red tint in your lipstick or blushers comes from? Or whether animals were harmed in order for you to own a natural hair makeup brush?
With the steady increase of vegan and cruelty-free beauty products from makeup and skincare to beauty tools, you now have...

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Israelis and Arabs share ‘common cause’ against Iran – Orange County Register

By JONATHAN LEMIRE and JULIE PACE
JERUSALEM  — President Donald Trump opened his first visit to Israel Monday, saying he sees growing recognition among Muslim nations that they share a “common cause” with Israel in their determination to counter the threats posed by Iran.
Arriving directly...

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G-III Licenses PVH for DKNY Men’s Wear Collections in the U.S. and Canada

G-III Apparel Group, Ltd. has entered into a multiyear license agreement with PVH Corp., under which PVH will design and distribute men’s wear for the DKNY brand in the U.S. and Canada. The license agreement includes DKNY Sport for Men, a new category for the brand; men’s sportswear; dress...

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Should you really pluck out grey hairs? Here are the facts

Some women (and some men too) routinely pluck out stray grey hairs, but there’s a risk, explains Mathias Napp, art director at the German HairAcademy.
Plucking large amounts of hair may permanently damage the hair follicles and lead to bald spots.
Repeatedly pulling out many grey hairs over...

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What all commercial real estate owners want to know – Orange County Register

I was asked recently to attend a meeting with a property owner by a broker associate of mine.
The owner will soon have a vacant space in a building he owns and occupies. The owner would like to attract a tenant as quickly as possible to avoid a lengthy interruption in his income stream.
Our...

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Bergdorf’s Men’s Store Ups Its Street Cred

NEW YORK — Bergdorf Goodman is going street.
Over the past two years the upscale retailer has increasingly been partnering with some of the more trend-setting streetwear labels on special capsules and in-store events to update the mix on the third floor of its Goodman’s men’s store.
Brands...

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Overusing charcoal peel masks could be very bad for your face

Can the overuse of charcoal peel-off masks damage your skin?
The short answer: Yes
The facts: Charcoal peel-off masks are the latest skincare trend.
If you’re active on social media, you’re sure to have come across videos of users applying the thick, black paste onto their faces, waiting for...

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Glenn Danzig talks new music, fetishes and curating the inaugural Blackest of the Black Fest in O.C. – Orange County Register

Orange County-based metal band Atreyu (from left: Dan Jacobs, Porter McKnight, Brandon Saller, Alex Varkatzas and Travis Miguel) will perform as part of the Glenn Danzig-curated Blackest of the Black Festival at Oak Canyon Park in Silverado on Saturday, May 27 alongside Danzig, Ministry,...

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Rob Gough Acquires Dope

Rob Gough wants to take Dope to the next level.
The entrepreneur has acquired the Los Angeles-based streetwear brand, which was started by Matt Fields in 2007, and hopes to double the business within a year. He believes it has the potential to be a billion dollar company.
“I’m friends with a...

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Omega celebrates the Speedmaster’s 60th anniversary space-age style

London was hit by an invasion of sorts recently, as the “men from the moon” made their presence known on the streets. Astronauts had heads turning as they went about their daily business, reading newspapers in the street and making phone calls in the famous red telephone booths.
The reason?...

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Trump defends sharing terrorism ‘facts’ with Russians – Orange County Register

By VIVIAN SALAMA and DEB RIECHMANN
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Tuesday defended his right to share “facts pertaining to terrorism” and airline safety with Russia, saying in a pair of tweets he has “an absolute right” as president to do so.
Trump’s tweets did not say whether he...

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EXCLUSIVE: Charles Cohen Buys Harrys of London

NEW YORK — Charles S. Cohen is expanding his men’s fashion portfolio.
The billionaire commercial real estate developer who purchased a majority stake in Savile Row tailor Richard James in March, has now bought Harrys of London. Terms of the deal for the U.K.-based footwear and accessories...

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This hairdresser doesn't cut hair, he hacks it off

If you ever wondered how cavemen and women had their hair cut, this video will answer your query.
Russian hairdresser Daniil Istomin was probably inspired by how neanderthals cut their hair when he decided to teach himself how to cut hair with a hatchet.
According to odditycentral.com...

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Mike I'Anson, manager of Helmsley Walled Garden, hangs up spade for final time (From York Press)

I’VE had the good fortune to write articles for the Gazette & Herald for more than three years.


As I head into retirement this, my hardest yet to write, will be my last certainly for a good period of time.


In the writing of columns like this, and in our gardens, we are but...

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‘A persistent and growing underclass’ in Orange County, report shows – Orange County Register

Parents holding down two or three jobs each.
Families doubled and tripled up in cramped apartments.
Underachieving students.
Poor health and nutrition.
A dwindling working-age population.
It is not all bad news, but Orange County’s new Community Indicators Report, an annual study by...

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Indochino Bolsters Management Team

Indochino, a Vancouver-based omnichannel men’s wear brand, has beefed up its management team.
The company has brought Randy Binning on board as vice president of retail operations and promoted Dean Handspiker to vice president of design, product and showroom development.
Binning has spent the...

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Spanish fashion brand Sfera comes to Malaysia, here's why you should check them out

As a fast fashion brand, Sfera is rather well known in Spain for its fresh designs and accessible prices. It is also the apparent go-to label for youths in the country, with a wide range of offerings.
Well, Sfera is now making its way to Malaysia. Exclusively brought to you by Parkson, it is...

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Yorba Linda’s Emma Davidson leads O.C. finishers in Division 3 – Orange County Register

BOYS SWIMMING
CIF-SS Division 3 Finals
At Riverside City College
FINALS
Team scores: 1. Canyon 185, 2. Nipomo 176, 3. Walnut 164
a=automatic state-qualifying time
200-yard medley relay – 1. Viewpoint 1:35.48, others: 3. YL 1:36.73, 5. Can 1:37.85, 10. Ken 1:41.87, 16. Cyp 1:43.40
200 free –...

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Nas Partners With The Thread Shop

Nas is capitalizing on the Nineties nostalgia wave.
The rapper and entrepreneur is teaming with The Thread Shop, Sony Music’s licensing and merchandising creative agency, to produce an apparel and accessories collection.
This is a homecoming of sorts for Nas, who is currently under Mass Appeal...

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Overly thin models have no place in fashion, says new French laws

Overly thin models and secretly airbrushed photoshoots will soon be a thing of the past in fashion hub France.
French authorities passed measures to protect young people from the dangers of anorexia.
A new law came into force recently which compels all models operating in France to provide a...

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Surfboards on trains, Marines give back, city’s mural policies, summer fun, and more – Orange County Register

Surfboards now accepted on Metrolink trains
This summer you may see more beachgoers arriving in San Clemente by train with their surfboards. Metrolink announced on Saturday, May 6 that it now accepts surfboards.
The boards must be no longer than 6 foot 4 inches long, must be in a board bag...

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Here’s how ‘King Arthur’ star Charlie Hunnam says you can achieve your goals – Orange County Register

Call it destiny that Charlie Hunnam won the title role in Guy Ritchie’s “King Arthur: Legend of the Sword.”
While Hunnam’s name came up during the search for the lead in the fantasy epic, Ritchie wasn’t that familiar with the actor, the star of FX’s “Sons of Anarchy” for seven seasons and...

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Young drivers show their transportation knowledge – Orange County Register

Serrano kindergerten student Jayden Prolo, sporting “Serrano” “Eagles” tattoos, drives his chopper in the annual Transportation Parade. (Courtesy of Andrea Mills)




Superintendent Mike Christensen checks out Ryan Higle’s Batmobile at the Serrano Transportation Parade. (Courtesy of...

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Country star Hunter Hayes talks new music before headlining House of Blues Anaheim – Orange County Register

Country music singer-songwriter Hunter Hayes will headline House of Blues Anaheim on Friday, May 19 and perform at the Malibu Guitar Festival on Saturday, May 20. (Photo courtesy of Hunter Hayes)




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Chicago’s Potbelly Sandwich Shop to open first California locations in Orange County – Orange County Register

Potbelly Sandwich Shop of Chicago is coming to Souuthern California by the end of the year. They are known for their inexpensive toasted sandwiches. (Photo courtesy Potbelly)




Potbelly is known for offering a more upscale setting than Subway. (Photo by Matt Miller)




Potbelly is...

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Moschino to Show Men’s Spring, Women’s Resort Collections in Los Angeles

MILAN – Moschino said on Wednesday that it will present its spring 2018 men’s collection in Los Angeles. During the runway show, which will take place on June 8 at Hollywood’s Milk Studios, Moschino creative director Jeremy Scott will also unveil the brand’s women’s resort 2018...

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This fashion extravaganza in KL focuses on menswear

The Mercedes-Benz Stylo Asia Fashion Festival 2017 recently presented a showcase of looks from two established menswear talents.
It began with a parade of luxuriously styled suits by Malaysian Bon Zainal. Printed jackets, vests and shirts were seen on the runway, underscoring a bold style...

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Fighting addiction at a Thai monastery | Reuters

By Jorge Silva
| SARABURI, Thailand


SARABURI, Thailand Cengiz seemed to have it all.

A high-paying job in Germany’s tech sector gave him money and prestige, but his life was spiraling out of control. A cocaine addiction had pushed him to the brink of...

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A Pillowcase with Anti-Aging Superpowers? Yes, please.

Photos Credit: Nordstrom
The super luxe slip™ for beauty sleep ‘Slipsilk™’ Pure Silk Pillowcase is like an eight hour beauty treatment while you sleep. Traditional cotton or synthetic satin pillow cases tug and pull at skin and hair while you toss and turn...

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Festival brings International flavor to La Paz Intermediate – Orange County Register

MISSION VIEJO The 6th Annual International Festival at La Paz Intermediate School gave residents a taste of the different cultures that make up their community through food, educational displays and entertainment, April 28.
The three-hour festival saw more than 700 attendees. Teachers,...

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Applause for Paul Musco’s Ellis Island Medal and other highlights of the recent social scene – Orange County Register

Tenor Orson Van Gay
In a lump-in-the-throat patriotic moment, arts philanthropist and business leader Paul Musco was presented with the Ellis Island Medal of Honor by the National Ethnic Coalition of Organizations during a dinner gala and concert presented by the Pacific Symphony, only the...

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Plato’s Closet comes to Westminster, DoorDash partners with Tender Greens – Orange County Register

Here’s a roundup of restaurant and retail news from across Orange County. Take a look at the slideshow for more details on each.
Plato’s Closet: Resale store Plato’s Closet opened Thursday, May 4, in Westminster, the second of its kind in Orange County. Address: 15216 Goldenwest Street
The...

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Final releaguing meeting today – Orange County Register

The final meeting to create leagues for the 2018-19 and 2019-20 school years is today.
A series of releaguing meetings have reduced to three the number of finalist proposals from an original pool of more than 40 proposals.
The most popular, by votes, was Corona del Mar’s proposal that would...

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LensGen lands $21M for cataracts device; donations sought for veterans – Orange County Register

Irvine-based LensGen Inc. has raised $21 million for its Juvene device, an intraocular lens. LensGen says the implant restores “and continuous vision at all distances for patients with cataracts and presbyopia.” Presbyopia is farsightedness that usually occurs as people age. (File photo:...

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Christian Louboutin, Federico Curradi and Alanui to Host Events During Pitti Uomo

MILAN — Christian Louboutin, Federico Curradi and Alanui will be among the guests at the upcoming edition of international men’s wear trade show Pitti Uomo, running in Florence from June 13 to 19. The brands are the latest addition to this edition’s exclusive program, which includes the...

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Guys, these hot style accessories will make you stand out

May 7, 2017 Men, Style
By
BERVIN CHEONG


Gents, it’s time to stop playing it safe. Instead of tried-and-tested styles (read: muted, classic designs), opt for accessories that incorporate bold colours or quirky and whimsical patterns.
Here’s a selection from the current...

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Some Chinese migrant workers feel targeted by Beijing's clean-up of ancient hutongs | Reuters

By Muyu Xu and Ryan Woo
| BEIJING


BEIJING The Chinese capital is sanitizing its ancient hutong alleyways, home to millions of migrants workers and thousands of small businesses, bulldozing illegal constructions and forcing shops, bars and tiny courtyard restaurants...

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Flying Private vs. First Class

Photo Credit: Jetsmarter
With commercial airlines scrambling to recapture luxury market share from private jet companies, goalposts in the sky have moved. Flying first and business class has never been more attractive but the same can be said for flying private, thanks...

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One person dies, another hospitalized after car hits pole in San Clemente – Orange County Register

One person died and another was injured after the car they were riding in crashed into a power pole in San Clemente early on Saturday morning, May 6.
The pair was discovered in an overturned Honda Accord on Avenida Vaquero and Camino de los Mares, according to Orange County Sheriff’s...

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Top-3 from Crestview, Empire, Freeway, Golden West, Orange Coast, Pacific Coast, Sunset, Trinity – Orange County Register

Newport Harbor’s 400 free relay, from left, of Reece Hemmens, Jason Grew, Max Sandberg and Nick Halphide sealed the Sailors the Sunset League title Friday by winning in a meet-record 3:04.75 at Golden West College. Photo by Dan Albano, Staff




Fountain Valley’s girls captured their...

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Rain to shower Orange County over the weekend – Orange County Register

Showers are expected to hit Orange County starting Saturday night and will continue into Sunday, according to forecasters.
Saturday began with overcast skies and scattered drizzling. According to the National Weather Service, the day’s high in the inland areas such as Santa Ana and Anaheim...

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Here’s what you need to keep your listing show-worthy – Orange County Register

Now that the spring selling season is in full swing, it feels like a good time to highlight what every home seller needs in their stash of secret showing strategies.
Here are a few of my favorites.
1. Mr. Clean Magic Eraser sponges: The quintessential indispensable tool for every home...

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Oilers have matchup problem with Ducks’ Ryan Getzlaf – Orange County Register

ANAHEIM —  The Edmonton Oilers have a serious matchup problem in their second-round Stanley Cup playoff series against the Ducks. It’s the same one the Calgary Flames had against the Ducks in the first round, which ended in a four-game sweep.
The problem stands 6-foot-4, weighs 221 pounds...

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Palace Opens First U.S. Store

In the middle of Palace’s new New York flagship there’s a bronze cherub-like sculpture holding a “P” and urinating into a P-shaped pool of water. On its Instagram account, Palace, a popular streetwear brand based in London, identified the structure as a fountain of youth and a temple of pea...

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Cartier weathers the times with timeless designs

Icons. That is the word Cartier uses when referring to its celebrated watches or jewellery. And indeed, the luxury maison has created some defining pieces that are altogether hard to forget.
From the Panthere De Cartier, Ballon Bleu and Tank timepieces to the Love and Juste Un Clou...

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Vogue editor Anna Wintour made a dame by Britain's queen | Reuters

LONDON Anna Wintour, the British-born editor of U.S. Vogue, was made a dame by Britain’s Queen Elizabeth on Friday for services to fashion and journalism.

Wintour, 67, has been at the helm of the magazine for almost 30 years, a reign that has made her one of the most influential...

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Will the BMW 9-Series be a More Attainable Rolls?

Photos Credit: BMW
There are very few cars in the world that are anywhere near as opulent and appealing as a new Rolls-Royce. The brand represents the most advanced and exquisite luxuries on the market, placing their name firmly at the top of many “must-have” lists....

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How AVP commissioner Donald Sun keeps a sunny disposition about beach volleyball’s future – Orange County Register

Donald Sun doesn’t want to make it rain.
Some early-week forecasts for Huntington State Beach called for as much as an 80 percent chance of rain during the live televised Sunday finals of the Association of Professional Volleyball’s 2017 season-opening event.
“Now you’ve got me worried,” the...

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Trump signs order aimed at allowing churches to engage in more political activity – Orange County Register

By John Wagner
WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump on Thursday said he would direct the Internal Revenue Service to relax enforcement of rules barring tax-exempt churches from participating in politics as part of a much-anticipated executive order on religious liberties.
The order – which...

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Underwater video gets up close with great whites near shore in Long Beach – Orange County Register

While much attention has been given to sharks hanging around south Orange County the past week after a shark attack at San Onofre State Beach, a video surfaced Wednesday showing an up-close look at great whites lingering near shore in Long Beach.
The video is from two tow-boat employees who...

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Sainato new El Toro boys basketball coach – Orange County Register

Longtime Clovis West assistant coach Nick Sainato has been hired as boys basketball head coach at El Toro, the school announced Wednesday.
At El Toro he replaces Todd Dixon, who resigned to become men’s basketball head coach at Santiago Canyon College that plays its first season later this...

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A former Disney Imagineer’s guide to Walt Disney World’s Adventureland – Orange County Register

Are you seeking adventure with pirates or wanting a watery tour of the jungle? Then Adventureland at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom is just the place to go.
Like Disneyland in California, Adventureland is reached by veering left out of the Central Plaza (the Hub) after walking up Main...

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Five Four Creates Branded Holiday to Engage Millennial Males

How does a brand cut through the noise on days like Black Friday or Cyber Monday?
Five Four’s cofounders Andres Izquieta and Dee Murthy found that creating their own branded holiday, titled Five Four Day, was the way to go.
“When you look at the calendar year, there are so many days you have...

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These new Swatch watches are all about lightness and movement

The weather in London in March can be rather unpredictable: one day it could be bright and sunny, the next, grey and chilly.
This sense of the unexpected greeted more than 300 media members from all over the world, flown into the British capital.
A very English experience awaited them,...

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Singer Tony Bennett's career, paintings on show in New York | Reuters

By Roselle Chen
| NEW YORK


NEW YORK Legendary singer Tony Bennett may have left his heart in San Francisco, but the native New Yorker was in his hometown on Wednesday celebrating his long, prolific career as a singer and a painter.

Bennett, known for his...

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The World’s Most Expensive Taco Just Sold for $27,960

Photo Credit: Velas Resorts
How much would you pay for a gold flake-infused soft corn tortilla filled with Kobe beef, lobster, black truffle brie cheese, Almas Beluga caviar and a salsa made from dried Morita peppers?
The new Grand Velas Los Cabos puts a price tag of...

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SlipIns – Orange County Register

Being Orange County’s leading luxury lifestyle magazine means we get a lot of mailed items “over the transom” (which is an old expression for when things you didn’t ask for nonetheless are sent to you).
Everything from local businesses to national companies send us new products to consider....

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Dana Point to host workshop on parking issues, solutions – Orange County Register

The city of Dana Point will host a community workshop to discuss parking issues, opportunities and potential solutions.
The workshop will be held at 6 p.m. Monday, May 8 in the Dana Point Community Center.
The workshop, which will feature an interactive round table station, is open to anyone...

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Tuesday’s schedule, O.C. leaders – Orange County Register

Welcome to League Finals Central ’17, OCVarsity.com’s hub for coverage of the 2017 league finals in boys and girls swimming and diving:
SCHEDULES
Tuesday, May 2, 2017
Academy League prelims – At Kennedy, 3
Crestview League prelims – At Esperanza, 3
Freeway League prelims  — At Sunny Hills,...

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Ex-officer to plead guilty in fleeing black motorist’s death – Orange County Register

By MEG KINNARD
COLUMBIA, S.C. — A former South Carolina police officer is pleading guilty to violating the civil rights of an unarmed black motorist he shot and killed as the man ran from a 2015 traffic stop, according to a copy of the plea agreement obtained by The Associated Press.
The...

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Hollywood writers’ contract deadline passes with no word on whether a strike is imminent – Orange County Register

 
Striking Writers Guild of America union members picket in front of FremantelMedia, in Burbank, Calif., Friday, Dec. 7, 2007. The guild is threatening to strike again if an agreement with movie and TV studios is not reached by midnight, May 1, 2017. (File photo by Kevork Djansezian,...

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Fall 2017 Men’s Trend: Hot Pocket

This Nineties favorite outerwear style is making a comeback for fall in a variety of silhouettes, but without ever losing its street cred.
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Want to make a good impression? Start by using these grooming must-haves

Want to make an impression? Then get impeccably groomed. This month, we put to the test a selection of skincare and body care products that men can use in their daily grooming rituals. If you’re one to go all the way in keeping your skin perfectly healthy, then it’s the full grooming care...

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Ancient mummies rot as Yemen war vexes even the dead | Reuters

SANAA Famine and disease haunt the living, but not even the dead are spared the calamities of Yemen’s two-year-old civil war.

Ancient mummies are withering away in a major museum for lack of electricity and preservative chemicals from abroad – a sign that the conflict is...

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Ferrari Celebrates 70 Years of the World’s Fastest and Most Beautiful Sports Cars

Photo Credit: Jared Paul Stern
In Maranello, Italy in March of 1947 a racing driver and entrepreneur named Enzo Ferrari fired up the engine of the 125 S, the very first car to bear his now legendary name. It was the realization of Ferrari’s lifelong dream to build an...

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Lighting lends atmosphere to backyard gatherings – Orange County Register

Summer evenings — perfect for al fresco dining and entertaining — will soon be here. And whether it’s for a family get-together for Mother’s Day or Father’s Day, a graduation blowout bash or any other celebration, the backyard can be a wonderful place to entertain guests. It’s a setting that...

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Rams’ 2017 draft adds depth at receiver and along defensive front – Orange County Register

The NFL draft is over, and the Rams have added eight players that first-year Coach Sean McVay can use in an attempt to improve upon last year’s 4-12 record and the team’s dreadful offense.
The Rams selected one fullback (Sam Rogers), two receivers (Cooper Kupp and Josh Reynolds), one tight...

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Large tractor-trailer crashes into Fullerton apartment building – Orange County Register

A large Volvo tractor-trailer crashed into an apartment building in Fullerton Sunday morning, police said.
The male truck driver, 44, and a female passenger 42, were transported to local trauma centers, Fullerton Police spokesman Jon Radus said.
Five apartments in the complex on the 600...

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Ducks’ youngsters growing up fast after launching careers with AHL’s Gulls – Orange County Register

SAN DIEGO — Welcome to the Valley View Casino Center. Step inside. It’s dark. Notice the smell of popcorn, hot dogs, beer and sweat lingering in the air from who knows how long ago? It’s noisy, too, when it’s filled with cheering fans of the San Diego Gulls of the American Hockey...

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Shania Twain’s new music, Willie Nelson’s birthday and everything that happened Saturday – Orange County Register

Shania Twain started her inaugural performance at the Stagecoach Country Music Festival with fireworks and kept the explosiveness going all night Saturday with her headlining set that included new music.
And how was the personable diva going to celebrate after she left the stage? With a big...

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At Work: Nicolas Dorval-Bory, Architect

PARIS — French architect Nicolas Dorval-Bory specializes in spare, elegant designs that range from private residences (his first project was director Wes Anderson’s Paris apartment) to stores, including Maison Kitsuné’s largest location in the French capital.
Dorval-Bory is among 20 young...

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Men's skin become less smooth and wrinkles will form after 35

Men’s skin elasticity changes after 35.
Men


April 28, 2017 Men, Style
By
AGENCY


Men’s skin becomes less smooth from the age of 35
Women’s skin becomes less elastic and smooth much earlier than men’s skin.
Until the age of about 35, most men have skin that is...

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Pope says religious leaders must unite to defeat barbarity | Reuters

CAIRO Leaders of all faiths should unite in renouncing religious extremism and counter the “barbarity of those who foment hatred and violence,” Pope Francis said on Friday at the start of a two-day visit to Cairo.


“Let us say once more a firm and clear...

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