May 15th, 2013 at 1:00PM:
The Queen's Gallery at Buckingham Palace, London, is putting on a fashion show, although the fashions are more than 400 years out of date.
"In Fine Style: The Art of Tudor and Stuart Fashion" examines the luxurious clothing and jewelry worn by British monarchs and members of their court. It focuses on the two dynasties of the 16th and 17th centuries with everything from ornamental armor for a ...Click on a label to read posts from that part of the world.
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In Fine Style: The Art Of Tudor And Stuart Fashion Opens At The Queen's Gallery, Buckingham Palace
May 15th, 2013 at 1:00PM:
The Queen's Gallery at Buckingham Palace, London, is putting on a fashion show, although the fashions are more than 400 years out of date.
"In Fine Style: The Art of Tudor and Stuart Fashion" examines the luxurious clothing and jewelry worn by British monarchs and members of their court. It focuses on the two dynasties of the 16th and 17th centuries with everything from ornamental armor for a ...Three New Experiential Eco-Fashion Trips Taking Off This Summer
Mar 28th, 2013 at 1:00PM:
This summer, three new eco-fashion-oriented package tours will offer the chance for ethical designers, makers and consumers to meet artisan communities, take workshops in craft production and see the impact of their conscious purchasing decisions.
While different in structure, these trips all offer the chance to travel along an artisan product's supply chain, from visiting farming ...The Kimchi-ite: A Stroll Through The Infamous Gangnam
Feb 20th, 2013 at 9:00AM:
Possibly the most famous thing to ever come out of Seoul, "Gangnam Style" has become one of the few things most people in the world know about South Korea. Judging by the more than 1.3 billion views Psy's music video currently has on YouTube, the most viewed video on the site, I can assume that if you haven't seen it multiple times, you have at least heard of it. I'm only just now, able to ...Good News, Ladies! Now You Can Wear Pants In Paris
Feb 5th, 2013 at 3:00PM:
Are you a woman planning a trip to Paris? Well, now you can pack a pair of pants without fear of running afoul of the law. The BBC reports that it is now legal for women to wear pants in the City of Love.
The city government has finally struck a law off the books dating back to 1800 that required women to get police permission before "dressing like a man." Around the turn of the past century, ...Video Of The Day: Men Embrace Pointy Boots in Mexico
Oct 1st, 2012 at 5:00PM:
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If you plan to travel to Mexico soon, look out for the latest fashion craze young men are embracing: pointy boots. Said to have originated in Matehuala in the Mexican state of San Luis Potosí, the fashion trend has men elongating the toes of their boots as much as five feet, ...Kiwi Cool: Shopping For New Zealand-Made Souvenirs
Sep 20th, 2012 at 9:00AM:
When you go to the other side of the world, you want to bring back a few things to show for your trouble. Visiting New Zealand with my 1-year-old daughter, and with nephews at home in America, I became obsessed with finding them something actually made in the country. A stuffed kiwi bird or lamb toy, a merino wool baby blanket, or a fun T-shirt would do nicely, and I wouldn't mind some jewelry ...China's Popular Beach Trend: The Facekini
Aug 23rd, 2012 at 1:00PM:
If you're traveling to China this summer and want to fit in at the beach, you may be less than thrilled to learn the popular fashion trend will not allow you to get a tan. Dubbed the "facekini," these masks cover the person's entire face, head and neck, with holes cut out for the eyes, nose and mouth.
In northeast China's seaside town of Qingdao, women especially find these masks appealing ...Video Of The Day: Fashion For The Weather
Jun 20th, 2012 at 8:00PM:
No matter how many times I manage to put together a surprisingly weather-appropriate outfit, I can't seem to keep tabs on what those outfits are after the day has passed. This affects my travel packing. Warm-weather climates are easy enough to deal with – a bikini, shorts, tanks, sandals and a sundress or two. Simple. Destinations with cooler weather, however, elude me. Do I need my coat ...
The Next Must-Have Adventure Gear? The 'Invisible' Bike Helmet
May 25th, 2012 at 4:00PM:
Hate traveling with a bulky, plastic bike helmet? Say hello to the Hövding Bike Helmet, an ingenious invention out of Sweden that takes up only a sliver of space in your luggage and activates only upon impact, much like a car's airbag.
Reminiscent of the zippered collar of an athletic jacket, the scarf-like Hövding contains a folded-up "invisible" nylon hood whose trigger ...A Few Thoughts On Italian Fashion
May 3rd, 2012 at 9:00AM: It's 85 degrees outside and even hotter inside the train carriage, but a young Italian couple dressed in layers – shirts, sweaters, jackets and scarves – is adamant about keeping their windows sealed tight despite the lack of air conditioning. A poet from New Zealand named Gerry is dressed in shorts and a T-shirt, as am I, and we're roasting. We want the windows open; they want them ...Seattle Ranked 'Best City For Hipsters' According To Travel & Leisure
Apr 10th, 2012 at 1:30PM: So Travel & Leisure has published a list of "America's Best Cities for Hipsters." This is amusing – and a wee bit annoying) to me for a variety of reasons – not least of which because Seattle makes the top of the list. I've lived here (actually "there," because as I write this, I'm in a sublet in Oakland) for nearly three years. Apparently, I'm reverse-trending, because San ...Gadling gear review: Clever Travel Companion secret-pocket tank top and underwear
Feb 9th, 2012 at 9:00AM: When going abroad, one of the biggest concerns for travelers is keeping their valuables safe from pick-pocketers. While fanny packs may be a decent option, they're also a dead giveaway that you're a tourist, making you an even easier target for getting ripped off. Then there are money belts, which are great fashion-wise, however, tend to get itchy and leave sweat marks when it's hot out. That's ...6 ways to crash New York Fashion Week
Feb 8th, 2012 at 11:00AM:
Twice a year, Manhattan's streets are flooded with high heels, red lips, and designer clothing as the world's fashion community descends upon the city for New York Fashion Week.
The week-long event, officially called Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week (nod to sponsors), runs from February 9 to 16 and will feature presentations by some of the world's most famous fashion designers of their ...Comfortable and Stylish on the Airplane? Ladies, It's Possible
Nov 4th, 2011 at 9:00AM: I've been told I can't wear my jammies on the plane. I've done so anyway, though with certain limitations. I wear the penguin flannel pants and a long sleeved t-shirt; I don't go for the full on two piece set with the pink elephants. I change on the plane -- and I change back into my street clothes before we land. I wear jammies on long haul flights only. I bring slippers, too; I toss my shoes up ...Kickass Boots for Fall and Winter Travels
Oct 27th, 2011 at 10:00AM:
I'm so not girly when it comes to style and I won't wear heels, I just won't. I don't care how cute they are, I'm not running for a train or to the bus that's pulling away from the stop while I'm wearing heels. No way. That doesn't mean I don't like cute shoes, I do, and I really like it when it comes to fall and I have an excuse for new winter boots.
Here's the sacrifice I'll make, given ...Nine groovy retro flight attendant uniforms
May 23rd, 2011 at 3:30PM: Good looks never go out of style, but (thankfully, in some instances) "air hostess" uniforms do. The Los Angeles Times travel section has published this great photo gallery of swinging stews from the "Style in the Aisle" exhibit at Seattle's Museum of Flight.
The exhibit, which runs through May 30th, features flight attendant uniforms from the 1930's through the '70's. Couture designers of the ...Fashion TV network to open branded hotel in Dubai
May 20th, 2011 at 10:00AM: Armani helped design his namesake hotel in the Dubai's Burj Khalifa. Diane Von Furstenberg has her own designed suites at Claridge's in London. Missoni opened two hotels - Edinburgh and Kuwait - to help promote the line's home decor. The Verscace legend lives in on at his mansion, now the Villa by Barton G, in Miami Beach. So it was only a matter of time before fashion took over the hospitality ...First U.S. shopping festival arrives Chicago this summer
May 13th, 2011 at 11:00AM: Impulse buyers, hang on to your wallets. The nation's first shopping festival is being held this summer along Chicago's Magnificent Mile, and it's looking to be quite the extravagant affair.
Organized by The Greater North Michigan Avenue Association, In-Fashion: The Magnificent Mile Shopping Festival™ begins on Friday, August 26th with an interactive celebrity event featuring renowned ...Top 5 travel fashion trends for summer 2011
Apr 1st, 2011 at 2:30PM: With summer just around the corner, it's time to take a look at what travelers will be wearing as temperatures rise and vacations abound. Before you know it, schools will be out, beaches will be packed and road trips will be in full effect. So, what are the hot fashion trends for tourists and travelers alike? We attended fashion shows from Milan to Albuquerque so that we could report back on the ...Celebrate Italy's 150th birthday in Torino
Mar 17th, 2011 at 1:30PM: 150 years ago, Italy became a country. Well, sort of. Venice and Rome didn't join for another 9 years, so many Italians will be waiting until 2020 for the big celebration of the Risorgimento, as the unification is called in Italian. Nevertheless, as Italy's first capital city in 1861, Torino (aka Turin, home of the famed Shroud) is celebrating all year, including the reopening today of the ...
