Sid Mashburn Launching Online ‘Made-to-Measurement’ Program

Sid Mashburn is taking the specialty store experience he’s gained over the past decade and extending it into the digital world.
On April 4, the Atlanta-based Mashburn, who operates five stores around the country, will launch a “made-to-measurement” program, offering customized shirts at a...

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Patek Philippe unveils new watches for Baselworld 2017

As Geneva’s oldest family-owned watch manufacturer, Patek Philippe represents tradition at its most dynamic. With achievements at the cutting edge of innovation, the brand is also constantly pushing frontiers.
Take for instance the new Patek Philippe self-winding watch with a contemporary...

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London exhibition elevates selfies as an art form | Reuters

LONDON From Old Masters’ self-portraits to contemporary selfies taken on phones, a London exhibition explores the creative potential of a mode of expression whose modern form is often derided as inane.

The British capital’s Saatchi Gallery on Friday launches “From Selfie...

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'My headaches turned out to be brain cancer'

Victoria Burghardt is a stay-at-home mom of a 5-year-old and 3-year-old in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. 

It was November 2014 when I first started having unusual headaches. Before then, I’d only really had minor headaches once a year. These came on suddenly in the middle of the night, only...

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Haggar Sees Growth From E-commerce as Department Store Business Slows

Haggar is having a moment.
The Dallas-based brand, which celebrated its 90th anniversary last year, had both the best-selling non-denim casual pant and dress pant at U.S. department stores and national chains in the fourth quarter of 2016, according to the NPD Group.
But for Michael Stitt,...

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The Power Rangers slay some serious red carpet style

Dacre Montgomery channeling a suave look in a white suit. Photo: Reuters
Men


March 29, 2017 Men, Style, Women
By
BERVIN CHEONG


You see them in futuristic bodysuits in the film, but the Power Rangers – or at least the actors who play them in the movie – do know how to...

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Casino hub Macau shows all its cards, from egg tarts to fireworks, to draw tourists | Reuters

MACAU Overseas visitors are an increasingly common sight in China’s gambling territory of Macau which is trying to diversify an economic model that has depended on mainland high rollers for more than a decade.

The economy in the tiny former Portuguese colony, billed the Las Vegas of the...

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Mobile home masters: What it really takes to live in a van

With the 50th anniversary of the Summer of Love nearly upon us, it’s a fun time to revisit something Instagrammers call #vanlife. Psychedelic hippie VW buses aside, there are thousands of modern-day, or at least, technologically tricked-out, vans cruising America’s highways.
And for...

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Haggar Sees Growth From E-commerce as Department Store Business Slows – WWD

The suit is finally making a comeback. Follow along on Snapchat to hear more about trends, experiences and what’s next in online-offline innovation from industry leaders at the WWD Men’s Wear Summit. #wwdfashion #wwdsummits (📷: @chddvs) Styled by @thealexbadia


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Australian star Luke Bracey is the new face of Ralph Lauren Polo Red

The tanned Argentinian Polo star Nacho Figueras who has been sitting majestically on his horse to represent Ralph Lauren’s Polo fragrances has been unseated.
Luke Bracey, the 27-year-old Australian star of Hacksaw Ridge and Point Break has replaced Figueras as the new face of the American...

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Sex in Thai city frustrates junta | Reuters

By Matthew Tostevin
| PATTAYA, Thailand


PATTAYA, Thailand With mascots dressed as smiling fish and a police rock band, Thai authorities launched a “Happy Zone” at the weekend to improve the image of a city notorious for sex tourism.

Stung by foreign...

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These photos of a woman's hair reveal what it's really like to live with depression

Though around 300 million people worldwide suffer from depression, the mental illness is still largely misunderstood. Often, people associate depression with sadness, a relatively common symptom of the condition. In reality, however, depression is so much more than simple unhappiness: It’s...

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Stone Island Opens Pop-up at Kinfolk

Stone Island has established a presence in Brooklyn.
The Italian men’s wear brand, which has been trending with the streetwear community in the U.S. for the past couple of years, has set up a pop-up within Kinfolk, a men’s wear store in Williamsburg that’s sold Stone Island’s Shadow Project...

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Britain's Prince George, 3, to start school in September | Reuters

LONDON Prince George, Britain’s third in line to the throne, is to start school in southwest London in September, Kensington Palace announced on Friday.

Three-year-old George, the elder child of Prince William and his wife Kate, will attend the private Thomas’s Battersea...

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Stunning $16 Million Napa Valley Property Hits the Market

Photos Credited to: Coldwell Bankers
Situated on the eastern hills in gorgeous Oakville, California, overlooking miles of vineyards, is 7830 Silverado Trail. Recently put on the market for $16 million, this modern home is nothing short of spectacular, bringing together...

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Florida man busted for eating pancakes in the middle of a busy intersection

It was an unusual sight in the middle of a Lakeland parkway as someone just plopped down their table and decided to have their pancake breakfast in the middle of the crosswalk.
The man, seen on video and photos shirtless and wearing green pajama pants, was eating his pancakes in the...

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Tailored Brands Names Bruce Thorn President

Douglas Ewert has relinquished the president’s role at Tailored Brands Inc. to Bruce Thorn.
Thorn, formerly executive vice president and chief operating officer, will report to Ewert, who continues as chief executive officer.
“Bruce has been instrumental in driving Tailored Brands’ operational...

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The Bell & Ross RS17 Renault Formula One watches combine precision and speed

Time and again we have been told that fast cars and quality watches go together. Well, true enough. Just look at the Bell & Ross RS17 trilogy of watches that combine performance, speed and mechanical accuracy.
Bell & Ross’ partnership with Renault Sport Formula One certainly worked...

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Australian water advocate kicks off 1,000-mile run in Las Vegas | Reuters

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Must-Sees at Art Basel Hong Kong 2017

Photo Credit: CJ Hendry
If it’s a little culture you’re after, you might want to be in Hong Kong right about now. Seeing the metropolis inundated with artists, collectors, celebrities and gallerinas, the tail-end of March sees the overlap of the 10th annual Asia...

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5 easy weeknight meals that start with $1 can of food

After a long day of work, getting a healthy dinner on the table can seem like a daunting task. However, taking a closer look at your pantry can change that for you. We’re talking canned foods here, and how they can be key for quick, cost-effective, healthy meals.
THE 6 DISHES HEALTH NUTS...

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Michael Bastian Accessories

For fall, Michael Bastian is turning his attention to small leather goods, applying his distinct take on American men’s wear to a new line of belts, wallets and bags, created through a licensing deal with Bespoke Goods.
The collection is being offered under the Michael Bastian Gray Label name,...

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Zayn Malik's girlfriend shot this picture of him

Versace has announced that singer-songwriter Zayn Malik is the new face of its Spring/Summer 2017 campaign. Photographed by his girlfriend, model Gigi Hadid, the images were captured on iPhones and digital cameras.
The campaign also stars model Adwoa Aboah, and will appear in various forms,...

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Rosie the Riveter finally gets national day of recognition | Reuters

By Lisa Fernandez
| OAKLAND, Calif.


OAKLAND, Calif. They welded pipes. They drew blueprints. And, of course, they fastened munitions and machine parts together with rivets.

Now, seven decades after World War Two ended, a surviving handful of the women who marched...

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The Basics of Restoring a Yacht

Photos Credit: Shutterstock.com
A news story about a woman in New Zealand who recently listed her luxury yacht for sale at a starting price of $1 recently caught my eye. Despite the low price tag, the vessel was insured for $800,000. For those with time, money and a...

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The best nonstick pans for everyday cooking

Maybe you’re a nonstick pan fanatic like me. Or maybe you shy away from nonstick pans because of safety concerns. Either way, if you’re a home cook, you probably agree that there are some cooking tasks — omelettes, French Toast, crepes — where only nonstick will do.
I recently...

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From Chatuchak Market to global market

It started as a little stall at Chatuchak Weekend Market in Bangkok, Thailand 20 years ago. Today, its products are distributed in 55 countries.
Thai spa and body care brand Lemongrass House currently produces over 1,200 products, all by hand, for sale around the world. The 100 percent...

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Experience Matters: The Bespoke Club

Anderson & Sheppard and Turnbull & Asser in London; Cifonelli and Charvet in Paris, and Caraceni and Rubinacci in Italy are among the leaders of the elite world of men’s bespoke tailors. But these houses no longer have the realm to themselves: Now the megamen’s luxury brands are...

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https://skpsoft.com/lifestyle/experience-matters-the-bespoke-club/

Chechnya's first daughter shows off fashion collection | Reuters

MOSCOW In a former czar’s palace in Moscow, models display a fashion collection designed by the 18-year-old daughter of Ramzan Kadyrov, leader of Russia’s mainly Muslim region of Chechnya.

The designer, Aishat Kadyrova, showcased a collection of outfits in sumptuous fabrics...

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A Guide to Locating Banksy's Street Art

Photo Credit: 1000 Words / Shutterstock.com
Some people may scoff at the idea that Banksy’s name should be as high up there as Vincent Van Gogh or Damien Hirst. But there’s no denying it: Banksy is one of the most famous artists living on the planet...

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https://skpsoft.com/lifestyle/a-guide-to-locating-banksys-street-art/

Amelia Island's five coolest cars under $30,000

Multi-million dollar auctions grab headlines every year at the Amelia Island Concours. Which is completely predictable because they sell some of the rarest and most desirable classic cars. And while most Amelia Island transactions are miles beyond affordable, a few cars always fly under the...

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Lord Mayor of York to interview Trevor Hoyle at York Literature Festival (From York Press)

LANCASHIRE science-fiction author and playwright Trevor Hoyle will make an appearance at the 2017 York Literature Festival on Sunday afternoon.


He will be interviewed by the Lord Mayor of York, Councillor Dave Taylor, at 2pm at York Explore Central Library. “I feel I know Trevor...

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EXCLUSIVE: Brioni Confirms Fabrizio Malverdi as New CEO

PARIS — Brioni has charged Fabrizio Malverdi, its new chief executive officer, with accelerating the international expansion of the elite Italian tailor following a period of turmoil, WWD has learned.
Brioni parent Kering said Malverdi, most recently ceo of Agent Provocateur, would assume the...

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When should you throw away your beauty oils?

The best way to make your oils last is by storing them in a dry place.
Men


March 17, 2017 Men, Style, Women
By
AGENCY



The shelf life of skincare products varies widely depending on the ingredients they use.
“Just like other cosmetic products, beauty oils are marked...

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Spring in the air, China's pigeon racers give birds their meds | Reuters

By Muyu Xu and Ryan Woo
| BEIJING


BEIJING Guarding against avian flu, which has forced a mass cull of birds in China, pigeon fancier Wang Jincang paid out nearly $400 to get his 200 racing pigeons vaccinated and fortified for the onset of the spring racing...

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https://skpsoft.com/lifestyle/spring-in-the-air-chinas-pigeon-racers-give-birds-their-meds-reuters/

Diamonds are Now a Car's Best Friend Thanks to Rolls-Royce

Photo Credit: Rolls-Royce
It looks like Rolls-Royce took Rihanna’s advice to “shine bright like diamond” literally. The British automakers have now developed a special type of paint that is mixed with over 1,000 crushed diamonds as an exterior finish...

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https://skpsoft.com/lifestyle/diamonds-are-now-a-cars-best-friend-thanks-to-rolls-royce/

The 10 worst foods for fat loss

Adapted from 60 Seconds to Slim
Let’s face it: Grocery and convenience stores (not to mention school lunchrooms and vending machines) are full of chemical- and sugar-laced foods we should never eat but that make up a surprisingly large portion of most people’s regular...

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Lord Mayor of York to interview Trevor Hoyle at York Literarure Festival (From York Press)

LANCASHIRE science-fiction author and playwright Trevor Hoyle will make an appearance at the 2017 York Literature Festival on Sunday afternoon.


He will be interviewed by the Lord Mayor of York, Councillor Dave Taylor, at 2pm at York Explore Central Library. “I feel I know Trevor...

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https://skpsoft.com/lifestyle/lord-mayor-of-york-to-interview-trevor-hoyle-at-york-literarure-festival-from-york-press/

Ermenegildo Zegna Introduces Bespoke Service and Atelier

MILAN — “This is a dream come true.” Describing the launch of Ermenegildo Zegna’s first bespoke service, an upbeat Gildo Zegna, chief executive officer of the family-owned company, said he had been mulling the idea of the project for years. Working with artistic director Alessandro...

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https://skpsoft.com/lifestyle/ermenegildo-zegna-introduces-bespoke-service-and-atelier/

This hot actor is Instagram's King Of Catwalk

Filipino actor/comedian/model Sinon Loresca is 28 and has a really great figure. Really, really great.
He’s good looking and, based on the many stories written about him and a recently-released TV documentary about his life, has a kind heart, too. Apart from that, Loresca is also a...

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https://skpsoft.com/lifestyle/this-hot-actor-is-instagrams-king-of-catwalk/

'Family blooper' goes viral after Korea expert's kids crash BBC interview | Reuters

By Daewoung Kim
| BUSAN, South Korea


BUSAN, South Korea The man at the center of a viral BBC interview who was unceremoniously interrupted by his children live on air said on Wednesday he was flattered by the many “gentle sentiments” his family had...

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https://skpsoft.com/lifestyle/family-blooper-goes-viral-after-korea-experts-kids-crash-bbc-interview-reuters/

An Eclectic Dining Experience in Belgium

Photo Credit: San Brussels
Popular? A severe understatement. By 8:45 pm on a Saturday evening not only were all tables at this downtown restaurant full, so were all counter seats around the well-lit, open-style kitchen at the end farthest from the entrance.
San...

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6 things not to do when you break up with someone

There’s no two ways about it: Ending a relationship sucks, and it’s hard to know exactly how to break up with someone while causing minimum damage with someone. But some strategies make the experience of being dumped (and dumping) far more unpleasant than others. Here are some...

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Hickey Owner Buys Lipson Dress Shirt Company

Luxury Men’s Apparel Group, owner of Hickey Freeman and Samuelsohn, continues to expand its reach in the upscale men’s wear market.
The Toronto-based company has acquired Lipson, a top Canadian dress shirt company that produces both branded and private label merchandise. Terms were not...

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https://skpsoft.com/lifestyle/hickey-owner-buys-lipson-dress-shirt-company/

Miami the Spaniel charms judges to win British dog show Crufts | Reuters

LONDON An American Cocker Spaniel named Miami won the top prize at Britain’s Crufts dog show in Birmingham on Sunday.


The black, white and brown gundog, whose full name is Afterglow Miami Ink, was crowned “Best in Show” after four days of competing with...

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https://skpsoft.com/lifestyle/miami-the-spaniel-charms-judges-to-win-british-dog-show-crufts-reuters/

Pop Bottles in Style with Your Own Sommelier Saber

Photo Credit: Fox Knives
After winning a major battle, Napoleon unknowingly began an international tradition when he sliced the top off of a bottle of champagne with a sword. The rest, as they say, is history. These days, sabrage is less about winning battles and more...

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Former Formula One champion John Surtees dies at 83

John Surtees, who won the 1964 Formula One championship to become the only man to win world titles on two and four wheels, died on Friday. He was 83.
The British driver’s family said in a statement that Surtees died after being treated for an existing respiratory condition.
Besides...

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Need proof that Yorkshire is THE place to drink good beer? Here you go... (From York Press)

THE evidence has been growing steadily before our eyes for years. Now it’s official: York and Yorkshire are well and truly at the forefront of the country’s beer scene.


It’s not blinkered local pride nor bar-room braggadocio that makes me say that. No, the experts have spoken.


The...

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Sowing the seeds of a new growing season at Helmsley Walled Garden (From York Press)

IN March, gardeners spend time watching the weather.


One day spring is here; only to be followed the next by a cold eastern blast and we appear to be back in winter.


Our preparations usually revolve around the condition of the soil. If we can walk on the plot without clumps...

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Cycle ride around Helmsley, Wombleton, Beadlam Rigg and Nawton Tower (From York Press)

THERE are several opportunities to pause and admire the view around this particular route, so I progressed at a relaxed pace, and kept the mileage short, in deference to the time of year.


In summary, it’s big skies and small miles. Uphill for the first third, then downhill or flat for...

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Tailored Brands Results Hurt by Failing Macy’s Partnership

The marriage between Macy’s and Tailored Brands is on the rocks.
At the same time that it reported sales declines for fiscal 2016 and warned of another tough year ahead, Tailored Brands revealed that its tuxedo rental initiative at Macy’s Inc. has failed to perform up to expectations.
Wall...

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Supermodels David Gandy and Suki Waterhouse strike a pose on the streets of Milan

Supermodels Suki Waterhouse and David Gandy recently stepped out onto the streets of Milan, Italy for a photo shoot – and both looked truly divine.
The shoot – organised by British Airways to celebrate its low fares between style capitals London and Milan – was followed by a very British...

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Tattooed devotees transform in Thai temple trance | Reuters

By Jorge Silva
| WAT BANG PHRA, Thailand


WAT BANG PHRA, Thailand Deep in trances, devotees of a Thai temple charged through gathered crowds on Saturday mimicking the beasts on their tattoos.

Some had their hands curled into tiger claws, some became crocodiles, some...

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https://skpsoft.com/lifestyle/tattooed-devotees-transform-in-thai-temple-trance-reuters/

Surviving Blizzards in the Cadillac 2017 CT6 Sedan

Timing my Cadillac 2017 CT6 Sedan loan with a road trip from San Diego to Carson City, NV turned out to be the best decision I could have made. When preparing for my 522-mile trip along US-395 N, I knew that I might encounter some serious rain (as San Diego was being...

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Chevrolet enters Class 6 truck segment with 6500XD

General Motors is rolling out a new medium duty truck just in time to take advantage of the Trump administration’s proposed infrastructure spending plan, which is expected to spur sales of commercial vehicles.
The Chevrolet Low Cab Forward 6500XD is a Class 6 chassis cab that will go head to...

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In Hong Kong, New Choices Abound for the Sartorially-Minded Man

HONG KONG – With its combined haberdashery, barbershop and cocktail bar, Attire House is Hong Kong’s newest dapper destination.
Situated on the 29th floor of an office building with sweeping views of the city, the space is decked out with the best of British bespoke from Anderson &...

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Check out Uniqlo U’s Spring/Summer 2017 collection

The Uniqlo U Spring/Summer 2017 collection is Lemaires second, since joining the company as artistic director. Photos: Uniqlo
Men


March 8, 2017 Men, Style, Women
By
BERVIN CHEONG


After the success of two collaborative capsules – which then led to the launch of a...

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Elephants lumber across Thai polo field | Reuters

BANGKOK About 30 elephants took part in the opening of Thailand’s annual elephant polo tournament in Bangkok on Thursday.

The King’s Cup Elephant Polo Tournament, now in its 15th year, is a charity event to raise money to help wild and domesticated elephants. It brings polo...

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The Latest Foodie Underground Network

The Whaling Club; Photo Credit: Marie Buck
The travel industry is full of disruptors—Airbnb, Uber, HomeAway and others. So it should come as no surprise that the culinary industry is getting in on the game. There’s EatWith, the food equivalent of Airbnb, while...

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What does 'A Day Without a Woman' mean for restaurants?

As politically conscious protests continue to reverberate around the country, the latest walkout may have a small but consequentional impact to the U.S. restaurant industry.
Organizers of the women’s march have labeled March 8, International Women’s Day, as “A Day Without a Woman” and...

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star line-up for tenth birthday (From York Press)

QUESTION: what do Michael Palin, Sue Perkins, Mark Gatiss, Jonathan Dimbleby, Joanne Harris and North Yorkshire’s own Yorkshire Rows transatlantic women’s rowing team have in common?


Answer: not much, except that they’re all well known, they’ve all written books – and they’ll all be...

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Saks Opens Traveling Pop-up Shop for North Sails in Miami

MIAMI — Saks Fifth Avenue christened its wholesale partnership with North Sails Collection with a pop-up at its new Brickell City Centre store in Miami. The shop, which will be housed on the store’s third level during the month of March, will then travel to the retailer’s Union Square store in...

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Take a look at what defines 70s fashion

So, which came first? Saturday Night Fever or 1970s fashion?
While John Travolta and Karen Lynn Gorney had everyone scrambling to dress up in their image, the film actually fed on the style of an inimitable decade.
As the world became infatuated with disco, it also fixated itself upon a...

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Three Brooklyn women at same nursing home celebrate 100 years of life | Reuters

By Roselle Chen
| NEW YORK


NEW YORK Three women at the same nursing home on Monday celebrated living more than 100 years with cake, songs and flowers while sharing their secrets of long life with friends, family and neighbors.

The three centenarians — Lucille...

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$100M Bel Air Mansion Hits the Market With Two Exotic Gold Cars

Photos Credit: Society Group/Jim Bartsch
Los Angeles knows how to do luxury living well, and to prove it, a new seven-bedroom Beverly Hills mansion just came onto the market and is stacked with everything from exotic cars to an Andy Warhol painting and a Champagne...

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Ford race cars could soon sport more 3D-printed parts

3D printers are great at making small items, but what about large car parts? Ford is trying to scale up automotive 3D printing with tests of a massive Stratasys Infinite Build 3D printer. Installed at the automaker’s Research and Innovation Center in Dearborn, Michigan, Ford says the...

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14 US cask ales to go on sale in the UK, thanks to a Malton brewer (From York Press)

Pub and beer column


THERE were 33 on the voyage, sturdy and reliable individuals every one of them, and they had one purpose: to bring back brilliant beer.


They went out together and they came back together, crossing the Atlantic twice. Now, after a round trip of 7,000 miles they...

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Literary line-up for historic hall (From York Press)

A DAY of literary events with a historical theme will take place at a North Yorkshire manor house as part of this year’s Ryedale Book Festival.


The events, at National Trust’s Nunnington Hall, will take place on April 1 and are designed to appeal to anyone who enjoys books, reading...

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Five Four Taps Chris Paul for Summer Campaign

Five Four has brought on a new type of collaborator.
The digital men’s wear brand is known for producing capsule collections with fashion industry veterans including Robert Geller, Mark McNairy and Motofumi “Poggy” Kogi. But now they are pushing for more visibility by partnering with Chris...

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Earliest Jewish manuscript in New World to return to Mexico | Reuters

MEXICO CITY The oldest Jewish document of the New World will be returned to Mexico in March, the Mexican consulate in New York said on Friday, more than seven decades after it disappeared.

The document, a 1595 autobiography of Luis de Carvajal, is considered to be an important artifact...

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Superior Luxury, Sport and Style with Land Rover at the Palm Beach Winter Equestrian Festival

Photo Credit: Land Rover
Of the many endeavors supported by luxury automakers looking to align their brands with some form of gentlemanly sporting activity, the most authentic and effective is Land Rover’s backing of various high-end equestrian events. In North America...

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Bright pink Peeps Oreos reportedly have an unfortunate side effect

The latest cream flavor to come out of something called “the Oreo Wonder Vault” has consumers wondering why their poop suddenly looks like it could’ve come from a unicorn.
Two weeks ago, Oreo released a limited edition of its cookie with a vanilla shell and a filling...

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Spencer Hays, Chief of Oxxford and Tom James, Dies at 80

Spencer Hays, a genteel Southerner who parlayed a career as a door-to-door Bible salesman into a multimillion-dollar men’s wear business, has died at the age of 80.
The cause of death was a brain aneurysm that he suffered in New York on Wednesday, according to a spokeswoman from Tom James, one...

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Omega is offering you more than just timepieces

To watch collectors, their purchases often enough have an emotional link. A timepiece is not just a timepiece, after all. Each happens to have a sentimental meaning that probably makes it all the more valuable.
Omega seems to understand this. As a watchmaker, it looks to not just sell...

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Garden of illuminated daffodils light up London | Reuters

LONDON A garden made up of 2,100 beautiful handmade daffodils will be springing up overnight in the shadows of St Paul’s Cathedral in London to mark the launch of a charity appeal for those living with terminal illness.

The outdoor illuminated installation, named “Garden of...

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Tommy Hilfiger's 7-Bedroom Florida Beach Home Listed for $27.5M

Photos Credit: The Jills
If you’ve ever wondered what it’d be like to live like fashion designer Tommy Hilfiger, you’re in luck, the American fashion designer just put his Florida estate now on the market. The 14,075-square-foot beachfront residence is located on Ocean...

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Subway: Tests show only 'trace' amounts of soy in chicken

Subway says lab tests it commissioned show its chicken had only trace amounts of soy.
That comes after a Canadian Broadcasting Corp. show reported that tests showed only about half the DNA from Subway chicken samples was from chicken. The rest was mostly from soy.
After calling the report...

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Mezlan Opens New York Flagship

Mezlan is joining the men’s wear fray on Madison Avenue.
The high-end Spanish footwear brand has opened a flagship at 520 Madison Avenue in the Jeffries Building, joining Thomas Pink, Eredi Pisano, The Art of Shaving, Hartmann luggage and Reiss of London.
The 1,275-square-foot shop was...

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Celebs in the front row of London Fashion Week

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


With Fashion Week moving from New York to London, so did all the celebrities and A-list guests. Dressed in their best, these famous faces were seen gracing the runway shows (and presentations).
From Versus Versace to...

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Meat lovers eat steak standing up at new restaurant in New York City | Reuters

By Fred Katayama
| NEW YORK


NEW YORK Carnivores who stood in a late morning line for roughly 30 minutes to dine at a new Japanese steakhouse in New York City remained standing once inside, part of a plan to allow customers to wolf down their food and move on....

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Grand Velas Los Cabos Unveils the World's Most Expensive Taco

Photos Credit: Grand Velas Los Cabos
By now, it’s likely that you’ve heard about the world’s most expensive hamburger, the world’s most expensive ice cream sundae, or another infamous ultra-indulgent dish. Though it comes from humble beginnings,...

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The car Tupac Shakur was shot in is on sale for $1.5 million

A macabre piece of music history is for sale.
The car Tupac Shakur was fatally shot in is currently listed on the website of celebrity memorabilia dealer Moments in Time for $1.5 million.
On September 7, 1996, Shakur was being driven around Las Vegas in the black BMW 760iL by Death Row...

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