$88 buys three outfits and new shoes from Goodwill (1) Mar 23, 2008
Metallic Calvin Klein white-label loafers in a faux-croc material, 18 (the soles look like they ve never hit the floor). Not Yet Rated. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Hop To Adorable Easter Looks For Kids Mar 20, 2008
The lightweight fabric and loafers by Payless make this outfit perfect for a sunny spring day ... com Dress Monk loafers, $15; select Payless ShoeSource Stores or payless. (CBS News -- Early Show)
Conversations in Tusculum Mar 15, 2008
Instead, it suggests a toddler sticking his tiny feet into a biggish pair of loafers. Which is a shame. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Bently partygoers kick out jams in jammies Mar 3, 2008
Ritchie wore his grandfather's caramel-colored 1930s silk bathrobe from Shanghai, a tuxedo shirt, patent leather loafers and dark pants. It was a natty outfit perfect for his Nob Hill neighborhood - not that he'd actually wear it to bed. (San Francisco Chronicle)
As desperation meets opportunity, Zimbabwe's black market thrives Feb 29, 2008
Dressed like a junior executive in an oxford shirt with an open collar, dark slacks, and brown loafers, he searched block by block, shop by shop for essential goods still selling at the government's low official prices. A small nylon rucksack crumpled in a pants pocket waited for the right bargains. (Boston Globe)
Why the old shoe retailers are on their uppers Jan 27, 2008
Tamasin Doe, a fashion writer, says the geography-teacher-style loafers and sensible brogues offered by mainstream chains no longer cut the mustard. "Just as clothes on the high street very closely resemble designer versions, shoes have gone the same way. People expect so much more. Now everyone knows about Jimmy Choo."The pressure is on the mass market. (Telegraph.co.uk)
Men's fashion: Milan Jan 14, 2008
Menswear Milan: Melancholy elegance - International Herald Tribune. Last season it was hedge fund hotties in glitzy gear. (International Herald Tribune)
A surgeon's compassion gains her a following Jan 8, 2008
During an interview at her office, she wears patent leather black stiletto penny loafers, black pants, and a frilly blouse. The high-heeled black mules she wears during clinic hours look infinitely more stylish than the usual comfortable shoes favored by medical staff. (Boston Globe)
Tyler Brûlé: An action plan for clueless air travelers Dec 14, 2007
I can't speak for the ladies but for men it means loafers or perhaps a pair of Vans, simple trousers that don't require a belt, pockets free of change and a shirt free of metallic embellishments. 3. (International Herald Tribune -- Travel)
Lagerfeld stages first London show Dec 7, 2007
The opening outfits - knee-length simple skirts or blouson culottes, piles of tweed jackets, thick black tights, simple pea coats and shiny loafers - made the models resemble English schoolgirls, albeit conspicuously well-dressed ones, with jewellery that looked a little finer than the sort available in Claire's Accessories. The leather coats and sharp jackets, often accessorised with fingerless gloves or jewelled feather dusters, seemed to be paying homage to the Clash and other 1970s British... (Guardian Unlimited)
Celebrity Gift Guide: Shopping for the Stars Dec 3, 2007
These flighty, strap-on shoes will instantly turn Tom's Italian loafers into trampolines. "Mission Earth" by L. Ron Hubbard not included. (Fox News)
• Right Here: Rockwell's Riveting Rosie Nov 10, 2007
The look, however, wasn't quite right, she said, so Rockwell had her pose a second time wearing a blue blouse and penny loafers. Keefe said she has received endless ribbing about the now famous image of a brawny working woman breaking for lunch with a ham sandwich in hand, pneumatic riveter on her lap and copy of Hitler's "Mein Kampf" underfoot. (FOX61, CT)
You've got male ... and he's got white shoes Nov 9, 2007
Dressed casually in blue slacks, a blue all-weather jacket and white loafers, he appeared relaxed and happy as he mixed with his guests in the store. Although the 73-year-old Italian is a global fashion superstar, many passersby in the lunchtime crowd outside queried who he was. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Office Dress Code Nov 6, 2007
Shoes need not be patent-leather and polished; loafers or similar styles are acceptable. Avoid sneakers and sandals, and in most cases closed-toed shoes for women are still required. (Suite101.com)
Behind the seams' Oct 25, 2007
A middle-aged bloke with gel-spiked hair, chest bling, slick suit and sockless loafers riding around town in a top-down foreign car is a fair, translatable cliche for "me too". Which brings me neatly around to the matter of age; the fundamental "X" factor in fashion-speak. (Sydney Morning Herald)
Dunbar Pipeline Sparking Illini Resurgence Oct 22, 2007
He had those little penny loafers on. Nate, some people may not know you as well as the other two since you're playing behind , and. (Fightingillini.com)
I'm more American, but not as oblivious to dangers around Oct 22, 2007
My suede loafers are ruined. Maybe I should invest in flip-flops, too, or some trendy, colorful, rubber Crocs. (Florida Times-Union)
What's in store for men this fall? Oct 17, 2007
Edgy aerodynamic shapes up the elegance factor and downplay the "cheesiness" that people associated with loafers of the past. Townsend urban loafer in brown, $138 at. (USA Today -- Life)
What are the major presidential candidates wearing? Oct 15, 2007
The former U.S. senator is better known as a Hollywood star, and he has a star's instinctive grasp of good taste in clothes and accessories -- hence his Italian loafers. But at the Iowa State Fair. (USA Today -- Life)
Spotlight: Mario Moretti Polegato of Geox Oct 6, 2007
A pair of Geox loafers for women retails for about 120; boots can sell for twice that. Polegato still owns 71 percent of the company, which is aiming to produce about 21 million pairs this year, up 25 percent from 2006. (International Herald Tribune -- Business Asia)
Prairie Flower: ‘Bep' was a Sycamore institution for decades Oct 5, 2007
There were work boots with the steel toes showing through and patent leather loafers with tassels. A large, black trench coat needed a new lining, and a puppy's sleep mattress needed new stuffing. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Residents recall high school scene of 50 years ago Oct 5, 2007
Students typically wore loafers or saddle shoes and, at least among the girls, multilayered socks rolled to the ankle. Girls knew better than to show up in slacks, much less the miniskirts or other casual dress of later decades. (Arbutus Times, MD)
BUSINESS TRADITION -- The woman who lived on the shoe Sep 27, 2007
From broken heels to seriously scuffed loafers, the owner of Gus s Shoe Repair in downtown Richmond fixes and dyes all shoe styles with a kindness and attention to detail that keep her customers coming back. Being a woman in a field that is typically male, I was a little apprehensive at first, she said. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Blagojevich's never-ending story Sep 23, 2007
Countless amounts of knee cartilage have been harmed by the marble-hard surfaces going up against the soles of Gucci loafers and other Sunday-go-to-meeting shoes favored by the denizens of the Capitol. Now, however, there are benches to sit on while people wait around for things to happen. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
It's fall in Portsmouth — time for new shoes Sep 22, 2007
I had my eyes on this pair of cordovan loafers with a tassel or that other pair with a penny slot ... I wanted to bury my face in my new loafers and lick the leather ... This was just upstate New York, but it was the same loafers in the teen magazines. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
The Cost Of Living Extremely Well Sep 21, 2007
The Price of Living Well - Forbes. America's 400 RichestThe Price of Living WellForbes statistics 09. (Forbes)
Who needs Rodeo Drive? Sep 20, 2007
They include Barney's New York CO-OP ($245 for men's loafers), Jimmy Choo ($885 for women's knee-high boots) and Herm;s ($325 for a silk scarf) as well as cheap chic powerhouse H&M.. By August 2008, about 30 percent of the mall, or about 93,000 square feet, will be occupied by new tenants many of which are coming to the region for the first time. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Business)
20 years in the making Sep 17, 2007
If people want to see a bunch of NY imports, and men who have highlights, white loafers, and shirts too small, they should go to Miami. Posted by: Nancy at September 16, 2007 6:29 PM Post a comment. (The Palm Beach Post)
Day 3: Diabetes business effects Sep 12, 2007
GENE SCHWEITZER: He has given up his beloved Gucci loafers in order to protect his feet ... After three decades with type 2 diabetes, the retired clothing manufacturer s toes and fingers are numbed by nerve damage, so he has replaced his beloved Gucci loafers with custom-fitted diabetic shoes. (The Palm Beach Post)
China's massive footprint on Africa means commerce, wariness Sep 3, 2007
At Lu's market stall, a middle-aged man inspects a pair of white plastic loafers and says that for him, it's all about price. He says he now gets shoes for about $2 instead of $2. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Business)
Wrinkle prevention best business travel wear Sep 1, 2007
Loafers, such as Air Madero, promise the cushioning of Nike sneakers. Or trade in your old rain slicker for a packable trench, such as double-breasted version for women. (MSNBC -- Travel)
College's dress code: No more flip flops, wrinkled clothes Aug 27, 2007
Khakis, loafers and sharp creases are in at the Illinois State University College of Business. ISU officials have instituted a "business casual" dress code for hundreds of students, starting this semester. (AZCentral -- News)
For $725, Skull-and-Crossbone Loafers Will Whisper Cachet, Comfort, Cash Aug 23, 2007
For $725, Skull-and-Crossbone Loafers Whisper Cachet, Comfort ... Still, when I heard about Barker Black Ltd. and the $725 loafers with the silver crossbones, I thought the time had come to see what the high-priced footwear fuss was all about ... And that would be a pair of these loafers. (Bloomberg -- Canada)
FOXNEWS: Gucci Shoes In Iowa... Aug 18, 2007
First, Carl Cameron points out Thompson's Gucci loafers ... There was a time when Gucci was a big-time offensively tasteless brand, but now that's only possible with Gucci if the shoes are red and green crocodile loafers ... What's the big deal -- I've had friends go hunting in Gucci loafers. (The Drudge Report)
Royse City ISD offering assistance with dress code Aug 17, 2007
Athletic shoes, loafers, some boots and dress shoes are permitted but must be closed-toe style. No military-style boots are allowed. (Rockwall County News, TX)
A legacy of style - from prim royal to sexy siren Jul 30, 2007
There were the "shy Di" days of cotton floral skirts and blouses with ties at the collarbone, V-neck sweaters, loafers and unflattering long skirts. She succumbed, as many women did in the '80s, to shoulder-padded power suits that didn't do her any favors. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Uniforms will go to school this fall Jul 26, 2007
Overall, a uniform is still defined as navy blue bottoms, white top, with solid white, black, blue or brown sneakers, loafers or dress shoes. On June 20, that policy went through a first reading of the board. (Petersburg Progress Index, VA)
Marriage Unleashed Jul 26, 2007
And Leslie is, well, hideous: greased back, slick straight hair, thick eyebrows and glasses, loafers, khaki pants and a shirt buttoned up to the neck. "All three characters are actually very fun," Ms. Von den Steinen says. (South Brunswick Post, NJ)
Hold your horses Jul 12, 2007
For Real starts to remove the jam from his toes when he realizes that the penny in his penny loafers isn t a penny at all. A Tracking device. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
Williamsburg ready for 120th feast Jul 7, 2007
Among them was Anthony Vecchiano, 59, a chain-smoking retired truck driver in white loafers and matching belt, who raised his family in New Hyde Park and said he went AWOL in 1968 just to attend the feast. "They put a giglio shirt on me when I was a baby," said Vecchiano's son, Danny. (Newsday)
Poker fashion Jul 6, 2007
Under the table: Black Gucci loafers and no socks ... Slips on ostrich loafers when wearing slacks and PF Flyers with jeans. (USA Today -- Sports)
Blog: ATL women spend $200 on shoes? Jul 3, 2007
I don t spend hundreds of dollars on loafers or heels. I have spent $300 for Coach boots though. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Get a taste for Casanegra Jun 28, 2007
Later, half a dozen people would describe me down to the shoes I was wearing: white suede Bruno Magli loafers. Bone-colored light ribbed sweater. (USA Today -- Life)
Worse than last June? Jun 26, 2007
He just needed to admit he was a bit light in the loafers. Andruw, we don t care. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
When coming in to work, who should initiate the greeting? Jun 24, 2007
Q On casual Fridays, is it OK to wear loafers without socks ... If you're not sure whether loafers without socks is acceptable, don't assume it's OK. If you find out you were wrong, you may regret pushing the envelope. (Boston Globe)
If clothes maketh the city, Sydney is still a pinstriped suit Jun 16, 2007
The ensemble was set off with chocolate loafers and a chocolate necktie. A necktie over a T-shirt. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
What's the deal at Hartsfield-Jackson? Jun 16, 2007
Cahill said he wears loafers because shoes have to be removed and put through an imaging machine. And he has stopped carrying luggage other than his laptop onto the plane, he said. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Crocs vs. Heelys Jun 15, 2007
Loafers evolved from moccasins worn by early American Indians. Sandals date back to the world's first civilizations. (SmartMoney)
Uniform colors chosen Elementary school students in Petersburg will wear navy blue and white Jun 9, 2007
Tennis shoes, loafers or dress shoes are allowed, but designer shoes are not. Two-tone and skate shoes or those with lights in them will not be allowed. (Petersburg Progress Index, VA)
Papi's friends get some big shoes to fill May 25, 2007
The leather loafers bearing Big Papi's smiling face over the toes were specially made for the slugger, who's been handing them out to a few of his friends and teammates. (Pitcher Julian Tavarez likes to wear them. (Boston Globe -- Living)
'Cruel' shoes May 17, 2007
The crocodile-hide loafers and cowboy boots that cross paths with dress oxfords on today's city streets are often chosen for what they say about their wearer rather than for comfort. Among women's shoes, fashion has truly trumped function. (The Daily Reflector)
More of this story May 16, 2007
I have tramped around a farmer s field in loafers and a tie looking quite foolish. I took a hiking tour of Castle Rocks State Park with Climbing Ranger Brad Schilling in dress shoes and am lucky I didn t break my neck. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Moms, daughters share wardrobes May 14, 2007
For some, a perfect fit / Mothers and daughters find it suits them just fine to bond over clothes. " You've no doubt witnessed how the mother-daughter dress-alike idea can go down the right -- or wrong -- path. Wrong, as in when Mom tries too hard to look hotter than child. (Goldie Hawn, 62, and her actress daughter and Warriors fan Kate Hudson, 29.) Right, as in tweaking the classics to suit the age. (Vogue editor Anna Wintour, 57, and her daughter, Bea Shaffer, 19, a contributor to Teen Vogue... (San Francisco Chronicle)
Teed Up: Golf, K Street and Nigeria Apr 29, 2007
Lobbying may bring to mind images of tasseled loafers, limousines and lavish offices on K Street in Washington. But there is another, less-studied side of the business that plays out on remote frontiers like this one, where opportunity, self-interest and money intersect. (Shoals TimesDaily)
Local 'Shoeshine Man' funeral Saturday Apr 27, 2007
A Columbia native, Gordon shined shoes for most of his life, working in several locales downtown buffing wingtips, pumps, loafers and boots, eventually making a second home at his booth in Royal s Hair Fashion. Even at the age of 90, he would shine shoes from Wednesday-Friday. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
A time to heel Apr 26, 2007
From his small shop perched on a modest hill, Yang repairs loafers, high heels and even the occasional pair of sneakers ... Good enough, he hopes, that he can spend another 10 years nailing on new heels or stretching out loafers that may have become a little too tight. (Maryland Northeast Reporter, MD)
Livin' Large in Kangaroo Shoes Apr 24, 2007
The leader of the Roman Catholic Church has been turning heads with his bright red leather loafers, leaving papal fashionistas wondering if they're Prada or Gucci. It turns out they're neither. (Fox News)
Infotainment Apr 23, 2007
The Pope was given red loafers designed and manufactured by the Moreschi firm and made from. Mr Universe LebanonMeshref: Lebanese Ahmad Demasi (C), who was elected Mr Universe Lebanon, poses for a picture with 2nd runner up Bassam Madi (L) and 1st runner up Adnan Dirani. (Daily Times, Pakistan)
Pope gets 15,001 pairs from 'shoe city' Apr 22, 2007
The Pope was given burgundy-coloured loafers designed and manufactured by the Moreschi firm and made from kangaroo hide ... Pope Benedict last year made a splash in the fashion world by appearing in a pair of stylish, bright red loafers and there has been speculation that Italian designers such as Prada may have contributed to the papal wardrobe. (ABC News Online, Australia)
They'll leave magna cum sartorial Apr 21, 2007
Best shoes are black wingtips, lace-ups, loafers. 9. (Orlando Sentinel)
Dress code key issue of MISD election Apr 18, 2007
Acceptable styles include leather-like or canvas lace up, loafers, tennis shoes, close-toed mule styles or slides, or sandals with a back strap. Boots are acceptable in brown, black or navy blue. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
- The amazing world of Chet and Joe Okonkwo Apr 10, 2007
"We started to fantasise that we had the clothes and that people were taking our pictures. This was the first time we started a kind of positive thinking. We were given a grant for our next college. It was 74 and we went out and bought pork-pie hats and Crombie overcoats from a shop that catered for skinheads - no mods would ever go there - called the Last Resort in Petticoat Lane." They bought Sta-Prest trousers, Frank Wright loafers and Scotch brogues from Blackman's in Brick Lane. "We... (Guardian Unlimited)
Versatility keeps travelers looking good Apr 8, 2007
Brinker, who flies JetBlue's domestic routes weekly as part of his job, tries to limit his shoe selection to three pairs: loafers, lightweight running shoes, and flip flops. Business travelers also put careful consideration into the types of luggage they use. (Boston Globe)
Survey results, continued Apr 3, 2007
Plaid skorts, ties, knee high socks, white button down shirt, blue pants, button down sweater and brown loafers ... Sneakers or loafers 4 responses. (Hamden Journal, CT)
These breakup boots are made for stylin' Apr 3, 2007
She offers a variety of fun patterns from antique floral prints to mod shapes; she's also got kitten heels, rubber cowboy boots and rain loafers and clogs. J.Crew () has a few options in bright solid colors and original patterns ($60 to $65) that include cute critters. (Anchorage Daily News)
