Archive for October, 2008
Six Products, Six Carbon Footprints – Wall Street Journal
Six Products, Six Carbon Footprints Wall Street Journal -58 minutes ago The big reason: the leather. Timberland Co., a Stratham, NH, shoe company with an outdoorsy image, has assessed the carbon footprint of about 40 of the shoe … More: continued here
A little black dress is the key to a versatile wardrobe – Detroit Free Press
A little black dress is the key to a versatile wardrobe Detroit Free Press, United States -20 hours ago A little black dress — it could be new or several seasons old — can look modern and fresh with the right snakeskin heels, a leather jacket or a bunch of … More: continued here
The Right Thing to Wear at the Wrong End of a Gun – New York Times
New York Times The Right Thing to Wear at the Wrong End of a Gun New York Times, United States -6 hours ago There are bulletproof leather jackets and bulletproof polo shirts. Armored guayabera shirts hang next to protective windbreakers, parkas and even white … More: continued here
Tomorrow's Times-Tribune – Scranton Times-Tribune
Tomorrow’s Times-Tribune Scranton Times-Tribune, USA -19 hours ago A piece of outerwear showing up this fall is the classic biker leather jacket that is showing a softer side for women. See how designers have given the … More: continued here
The motorcycle jacket's feminine side – Los Angeles Times
The motorcycle jacket’s feminine side Los Angeles Times, CA -Sep 14, 2008 A classic black leather jacket adds just a touch of rebelliousness when paired with a wispy, soft skirt. By Melissa Magsaysay, Los Angeles Times Staff … More: continued here
Winter meets posh punk (+pics) – Stuff.co.nz
Stuff.co.nz Winter meets posh punk (+pics) Stuff.co.nz, New Zealand -Sep 24, 2008 Wellington designer Vivianna Pannell, of Basquesse, produced one of the standout pieces of the week – a leather jacket with a high ruffle collar – and made … More: continued here