Male modelling not so glam Jun 25, 2009
Young men in skinny jeans and the latest sneakers and T-shirts line up at top fashion houses hoping for a flush catwalk job. At the venerable house of Ungaro on a sunny day in June, designer Franck Boclet and his trusted assistant Damien Amsallem turned up early to work for the label's 24-hour "casting" finding 15 male models with the right look and right body to carry off their new collection to catwalk perfection at Paris Fashion Week, starting on Thursday. (iAfrica.com)
No room for Groth as Williams steamrolls on Jun 25, 2009
Lleyton Hewitt and Samantha Stosur will carry Australia's final hopes of Wimbledon survival in their second round matches tonight, after Jarmila Groth was crushed beneath the rampaging sneakers of Serena Williams. Hewitt takes on the fifth-seeded Argentinian Juan Martin del Potro, one of the breed of much taller and stronger players who now dominate the men's game, in a match in which he will be given some chance given his superior grass-court expertise. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
3 sought in home invasion near Lake Worth Jun 25, 2009
The Sheriff's Office described the first suspect as a 5'8" clean-shaven black male in his mid-20s, with thin, short cropped black hair and wearing a black T-shirt with white sneakers. The second is a black female, 5'5" to 5'6", with a thin build, hair just above her shoulders and a pierced lower lip with a stud ring. She was wearing a white jumpsuit and flip-flops. Suspect three is a black male, 5'9" in his early 30s, with very short cropped black hair and a stocky build. He was also... (The Palm Beach Post)
Out to catch the Blue Lobster sneakers Jun 25, 2009
PHOTOS BY DAVID L. RYAN/GLOBE STAFFCustomers in line outside Concepts shoe store in Harvard Square, waiting for their chance to buy a pair of Blue Lobster Nike sneakers (below) ... No, they were camped out for sneakers: Blue Lobster Nike SB Dunk Low Premiums, available the next morning at 11 a.m. sharp, only at Harvard Square specialty store Concepts ... Point believes Nike will be releasing the sneakers, sans accoutrements, more widely later this year. (Boston Globe)
Diggs back in spotlight one more time Jun 25, 2009
However, up until just a few days ago, the Greene County Tech standout thought she had hung her sneakers up for good. Diggs, who led GCT to a final four berth in the 2008-09 season, was chosen to play in the Jonesboro Sun Classic last month. (Paragould Daily Press, AR)
Police search for rape suspect (485) Jun 24, 2009
He was wearing a white tee shirt with the sleeves cut out, dark shorts and sneakers. . (Paragould Daily Press, AR)
• What real women wear here in the High Lonesome Jun 24, 2009
2T (Twin Falls County) - Red Converse-style high-topped basketball sneakers and Levi's denim capri pants, topped with a red "I'm With Stupid" T-shirt - with an arrow pointing to the left (you can speculate who "Stupid" is). 4C (Cassia County) - Lorrie Morgan haircut, Q-Baby Black Magic Wrangler riding jeans with the "W" embroidered on both back pockets, purple-plaid western-cut shirt with round pearl snaps, and Jessica Simpson-style high-heeled sandals. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
A library of the worlds most unusual compounds, George Pendle, Financial Times Jun 24, 2009
Other clients include Este Lauder, Chanel and Nike, which, after a trip to the library, incorporated a type of monofilament sleeving normally used to protect PVC pipes from bursting into the design of their Air Jordan sneakers. The sleevings braid allowed it to flex without stretching permanently, thus eliminating the need for laces. (Harper's Magazine)
"Who Is Neda?" Brings Different Answers Jun 23, 2009
They show people trying desperately to treat the woman, who is clad in blue jeans, white sneakers, a black jacket and the headscarf required by Iran's Islamic dress code. Her eyes roll back and blood squirts from her nose, pouring across her face as those trying to help her scream. (CBS News)
Blake falls in Wimbledon first round Jun 23, 2009
There were touches of gold everywhere, including the "RF" on the front of his jacket and the shading on the heels of his sneakers. "I hope," he said, "people like it.". (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Video turns woman into icon of Iran unrest Jun 23, 2009
She lies in the Tehran street with her headscarf half-off, blood pooling around her jeans and white sneakers. "Don't be afraid, Neda dear, don't be afraid," a white-haired man says desperately in Persian. (MSNBC -- International)
Pilgrims' progress Jun 22, 2009
GREENVILLE -- With their sneakers, shorts, hats and mounds of sunscreen, they look like a group of extreme sport enthusiasts walking down the highway. But a closer look reveals one man holding a tall wooden cross and another man clutching a red crucifix. (News & Observer)
This U.S. Open Needs A Miracle Jun 22, 2009
He walked barefoot next to a woman wearing plastic bags over her sneakers. She had the right idea, too. (ABC 7 News, DC)
NormanChadCouch Slouch For less than $50, you can send your sixth-grader to a combine. Jun 22, 2009
Athletes attending must bring shorts and sneakers, but JuniorRank. com will provide "performance shirts.". (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Volunteers, donations needed to help Migrant Resource Center Jun 22, 2009
The center also accepts in-kind donations, including all sizes of men s jeans, socks, winter jackets, backpacks, and used or new shoes, sneakers and boots. For more information, call 432-4294 or e-mail. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
HEY, STARS! WHO'S YOUR DADDY? Jun 21, 2009
Chastity Bono: "My dad encouraged my tomboyishness, but my mother constantly criticized my baggy shirts and boy's sneakers.". Phil Spector's father committed suicide when Phil was 9. (New York Post -- Gossip)
Americas top summer music festivals Jun 20, 2009
Pack lots of water and don't be afraid to meet people and have a great time," says Verdine White, the bassist of Earth, Wind and Fire. At most festivals, like Coachella, All Good, Camp Bisco and the Mile High Music Fest, patrons choose to camp, bring an RV or stay in nearby hotels and inns.Click for related contentThe All Good Music Festival offers acres of grassy lands where you can park next to your tent, walk no more than 30 minutes to the stage and wake up in the West Virginia mountains.... (MSNBC -- Music)
Dude Looks Like A Lady: Men Pose As Women To Commit Crimes Jun 20, 2009
Newspaper reports said the man was "thinly disguised" as a woman, with a curly black wig, pink shirt, blue jeans, black sneakers, sunglasses and a black three-quarter-length coat. Reviewing the 911 call, police department spokesman Sgt. Scott Custer said a jewelry store employee immediately recognized the robber as a man. (FOX61, CT)
Memoir of unsheltered childhood - Father raised son around extreme sports until fatal accident Jun 20, 2009
Afterward, he climbed the rest of way down an almost vertical stone gulch by his fingertips and later slalomed on his Vans sneakers using tree branches as poles. I was very focused. (Missoulian, MT)
Class Of '09: Five Simple Ways To Save The World Jun 19, 2009
From signing petitions to Tweeting for a good cause, helping to bring about change is easier than you think (VHI.com -- Music News)
Review: Playful Hunch.com helps you make decisions Jun 19, 2009
It asked me about factors like the weather and the number of days since my last run before concluding that yes, I should lace up my sneakers. I spent the next 35 minutes cursing the site under my breath. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
Hot off the fashion press Jun 18, 2009
Although it is unknown which campaigns Amber is being lined up for, she has already appeared in an advert for Kanye's Louis Vuitton range of sneakers. Tom Ford says leaving Gucci felt like a "divorce". (iAfrica.com)
Wedding bands stolen from Danvers jewelers Jun 18, 2009
Additionally, they said he was wearing sunglasses, a grey sweatshirt, jeans and white sneakers. He had several Band-Aids on his right hand, Sgt. Bettencourt said. (Danvers Herald, MA)
• Mamas, don't let your babies grow up to scrape pizza Jun 17, 2009
After 25 minutes or so, I could literally pour liquid out of my sneakers. All of these tasks had to be done after the restaurant closed, and Rico - who had been on the job since morning - would stand impatiently with his arms crossed waiting for me to finish. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
L.A. plans title celebration amid chaos Jun 17, 2009
Store owner Richard Torres said he lost at least 100,000 worth of vintage sneakers and sports apparel, as well as computers. More than anything, he was upset because much of the stolen merchandise was burned. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Suspect wanted for two bank robberies Jun 16, 2009
He was wearing a blue NYPD baseball cap, a long-sleeved button-up denim shirt, blue jeans, white sneakers and silver mirror sunglasses. On Friday, June 5 at approximately 9:50 a.m., a suspect reportedly committed the same crime at Chase Bank at 96-16 101st Ave. He was described as a black male standing 6 feet tall with a light complexion, black hair, black baseball cap, blue jeans and black sports team jacket. (Queens Chronicle, NY)
Once he was lost, but now is found Jun 16, 2009
No winter boots, only sneakers. And he had no idea where he was going, just that he was walking south, in a blinding snowstorm in the middle of the night, toward the Detroit airport. (AZCentral -- News)
What's a Skeet? Jun 16, 2009
If you look at this California native called Skeet and see the flashy white teeth, the bright yellow and black boat and uniform, the YELLOW sneakers (which even kind of gets me), the huge Skeet-mobile monster truck and you think HOLLYWOOD, you would be wrong. Skeet lives on your street, except of course if that's in Hollywood. (ESPN -- Outdoors)
I can see by your outfit that you're from Idaho Jun 16, 2009
He's wearing camo from neck to shoe tops, and, improbably, high-top basketball sneakers. 1C (Camas County) - Baseball cap with an NRA logo, with Willie Nelson-style white beard. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
2009 BMW 335d Jun 16, 2009
Did you purchase your sneakers at Puma, or Payless. When we have the means, we tend to buy the nicest things we can afford, and it is the same with cars. (Fox News)
Programs from Park & Rec and Community Ed for June 11 Jun 16, 2009
Students should wear comfortable clothing and sneakers. Students must bring their own racquet. (Littleton Independent, MA)
Magic's Pietrus ditching Kobe shoes for Finals Jun 4, 2009
Mickael Pietrus of Orlando Magic ditching Kobe Bryant-endorsed sneakers for NBA Finals - ESPN ... Pietrus, a shooting guard who also helped defend in the Eastern Conference finals, has worn a pair of basketball sneakers endorsed by Bryant during games this season, the Orlando Sentinel reported. (ESPN -- Golf News)
Patient Walks Away From CVH Facility Jun 4, 2009
He has grey hair, green eyes, a fair complexion, and was last seen wearing dark pants, dark shirt and sneakers. Anyone who sees Mr. Concannon should contact police immediately. (FOX61, CT)
The view from the Movie Awards audience Jun 3, 2009
Kristen Stewart is wearing Chuck Taylor sneakers with her dress. Paris Hilton skips _ literally skips _ up the stairs with her Blackberry in one hand and boyfriend Doug Reinhardt's hand in the other. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Opinion: Howard overwhelms, but Kobe orchestrates Jun 3, 2009
Bryant signs a lot of stuff until one kid reluctantly submits a pair of Bryants first personal sneakers made by adidas, with whom Bryant had a lot of issues before jumping to Nike. Im not going to sign those Nazi sneakers, Bryant says, cracking up all the other ballboys who had told the kid so beforehand. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Neon jumpstarts summer looks Jun 3, 2009
It can be as easy as slipping neon laces into your sneakers (Converse has them in several colors), or giving yourself a neon-pink pedicure (Essie has several great shades). On the higher end, a Tod's neon purple neoprene satchel is great-looking, light and functional, while Paul Smith's new vibrant neon camo print Frogskin sunglasses for Oakley pay homage to the sporty style first released in 1986. (AZCentral -- Style)
Family concerned about missing disabled man Jun 3, 2009
He was last seen wearing blue jeans, a black T-shirt and black sneakers. He is described as a black male, 50 years of age, 6 feet 2 inches tall, weighing about 230 pounds and has short cropped hair. (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)
The media still condescends to political wives Jun 2, 2009
Until then, we can look forward to an increasingly crass news cycle that reinforces stereotypes while reveling in the insignificant, such as the fact that Michelle Obama wore Lanvin sneakers while volunteering at a food bank last week. If we don't have something more important to pay attention to, then we've got a serious problem. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Police seeking suspect who held up market at gunpoint Jun 2, 2009
He was last seen wearing white sneakers and a black jacket with a hood that covered most of his hair. If you believe you know the identity of this suspect or have any information that can assist in the investigation of this case, please call Somerville Police Detectives at 617-625-1212. (Somerville Journal, MA)
The Myth of the Lonely Long-Distance Runner Jun 2, 2009
Lace up your sneakers and run around the block. Do that about 10 times and it's a mile. (Time.com)
Which starlet wore sneakerswith dress? Jun 1, 2009
Kristen Stewart is wearing Chuck Taylor sneakers with her dress. . (MSNBC -- News)
Plimsolls step it up for summer Jun 1, 2009
Sneakers, then, are the thing ... Rubber-soled sneakers with canvas uppers, plimsolls have been de rigueur for the fashionable set for years ... Never turning their back on their sporty past, plimsolls (especially the unassailable white-on-white combination) are the sneakers of the athletic leisure set, a versatile shoe equally at home roughhousing on the beach or sipping a martini at the club. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Wings, Pens add to title rematches May 31, 2009
With the field frozen, the Giants donned sneakers at halftime and rolled to a 30-13 win. 10. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Sports)
Some students hit malls to replenish wardrobes (1) May 31, 2009
Bayley Wallace, left, looks for a pair of sneakers at Mervyn's in preparation for his upcoming freshman year at Tokay High School. Wallace's grandmother, Patricia Eichele, right, suggests a pair while Eichele's fiance, Phil Litts, center, voices his desire for a speedy shopping experience. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
The downward spiral of progress May 31, 2009
FOR MORE THAN a decade, starting nearly 20 years ago, I believed that I would never need to think about buying sneakers again. When I needed new sneakers, I simply went to a suitable shoe store and found a pair of Jack Purcell sneakers, size 12, a clean white replica of the dirty and fraying shoes I'd worn into the store ... There were already plenty of sneakers out there with padded soles and tongues; if I'd wanted them, I would have bought them. (Boston Globe)
Nuggets' golden fan » May 30, 2009
He'd then set up shop in the locker room, wearing a Nuggets T-shirt and Nuggets-issued sneakers, with a pouch around his neck. The players would then, one by one, bring their tickets and place them in his pouch. (ESPN -- Golf News)
Prince Harry's Brand Power May 30, 2009
The Dunkman: Shaquille O'Neal Shaq talks NBA hoops and why he built a business on affordable sneakers. Face To Face: Heidi Klum The supermodel is transitioning from the runway to a super personality. (Forbes -- Business)
Elvis inspires a tribute artist and an annual festival May 30, 2009
Ramsey changes out of his Hawaiian shirt, jeans and sneakers. He emerges wearing a black-and-white flowered shirt with a collar so high it touches his sideburns, black slacks and black boots. (Albany Times Union)
Memorial Day has special meaning for Watertowns Shutt Detachment May 29, 2009
The Hood Rubber Co., which made sneakers, was right next door. My father worked there and my grandfather worked there, O Reilly said. (Watertown TAB & Press, MA)
COLUMN: Malden Musings May 29, 2009
He put on an old pair of Converse basketball sneakers and got into the van with no breakfast, hung over. They picked up Trodden, Munroe, and Myers and O B remembers driving west on the Interstate and watching the Prudential building sink below the horizon. (Malden Observer, MA)
Mex. museum teaches kids about money May 29, 2009
A lesson about production costs is delivered through telephones shaped like sneakers, teddy bears, bananas and a glass of milk. And some things just can't be glitzed up. (AZCentral -- News)
'Sneakerheads' unite! May 29, 2009
Shoe companies capitalizing on niche demand for rare, limited-edition sneakers ... "I've actually been into sneakers since I was a little kid," Big Boi, 34, said backstage before his concert this month at the Sneaker Pimps exhibition in Atlanta ... "Coming up, my mom got five kids so there wasn't a whole lot of stylish tennis shoes around the house, so I used to want a lot of sneakers," Big Boi said, explaining that he started making up for lost time -- and shoes -- long before OutKast's 1994... (CNN -- US)
Wild Animals May 29, 2009
"Taking our budget, instead of buying fancy limos, we're going to maybe get more sneakers for our players. I want to get more gear and more good things for our players instead of having coaches drive around in style all the time.". HOW MUCH IS TOO MUCH. (Georgia Sports -- Rivals.com)
ASCHBURNER:Referees being influenced by Kobe-LeBron hype? May 27, 2009
" So I'll just note and keep an eye on the math that says Howard has committed 66 fouls (4.4 per game) so far in the playoffs to James' mere 18 (1.6 per game). I'll point out that Orlando's 51 free throws in Game 3, 19 for Howard, were part of the Cavs' expressed strategy, not a random tilt of calls in the Magic's direction. And that, while they were at it, James shot 24. C'mon, we all learn that in matters of ethics and integrity, there are problems and then there are perceptions that there are... (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Spring/Summer Fashion Picks for Men May 27, 2009
The Deck Shoe - A great alternative to sneakers for informal occasions. The deck shoe has the style of a penny loafer and the comfort of a moccasin: the best of best worlds. (Suite101.com)
Looks Will Kill This Summer as Lifetime Movie Network Presents the Crime of Fashion Mysteries May 27, 2009
filmography includes roles in Grand Canyon, Sneakers, Independence Day and Donnie Darko. McDonnell's television credits include recurring roles on High Society, Grey's Anatomy, and, most recently, Battlestar Galactica. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
* Violence reaps rewards at Cannes May 26, 2009
So I was impressed when I saw a man in a suit turned away because he was wearing sneakers. Perhaps Cannes is the last bastion of dignified decadence. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
Sultan Selangor safely home from US after heart surgery May 25, 2009
Dressed in a brown moleskin jacket over a denim shirt, black trousers and sneakers, the Sultan had some tea before going home. His personal physician Datuk Dr Anuar Masduki said the heart surgery on May 2 involved three procedures over nine hours and went smoothly with the Sultan making satisfactory recovery. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)
Cleanup begins May 24, 2009
The 37-year-old Daytona Beach woman stomped through knee-high water down Caroline Street toward her 22-year-old daughter's place on Jean Avenue with cloth sneakers on her feet. "I know I'm not supposed to be walking around in this but I've got see my daughter -- I haven't seen her since all this began," she said. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Star-struck: Griffey transforms Suzuki May 23, 2009
He wore dark designer jeans folded up at the ankles over black skateboarder sneakers. Like on last year's education day, he wore a mesh cap backward with sunglasses propped on the bill. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Flip-Flops and Baseball Caps Raise Cancer Risk May 22, 2009
Peterson said that before the popularity of flip-flops and baseball caps, people venturing out on sunny days traditionally wore broad-rimmed hats and sneakers or shoes that afforded a large measure of protection to the tops of their feet and tips of their ears. But now those areas of their bodies have very little protection, Peterson said. (Newsmax)
Hagerstown bank robbed May 20, 2009
The man had a mustache, and was wearing a brown, hooded sweat shirt with the hood over his face, black nylon jogging pants, and black-and-white sneakers, Sanders said. The robber was carrying what was described as a childs backpack with a red-and-blue cartoon character, possibly Spider-Man, on the front, Sanders said. (The Herald-Mail Online)
A Call for a New CHS Chancellor May 20, 2009
Cant believe wrote on May 16, 2009 9:25 PM:" I can't believe that with the crisis at CHS, the most talked about story is about the First Lady's sneakers. ". Teacher who is leaving CHS wrote on May 16, 2009 9:15 PM:" I am one of the teachers who has decided to leave CHS at the end of the year. With only two weeks left at school I am just trying to get through the year in a professional way.I appreciate the care and concern from so many of you. Thank you. ". (New Iberia, LA)
DAN KLINE COLUMN: Age brings wisdom and an earlier bedtime May 20, 2009
They're wearing hip clothes and the latest sneakers and I'm wearing, well, clothes and buying new Dr. Scholl's inserts for my decidedly untrendy sneakers. Forget learning about new music; I can't learn the names of all the energy drinks available. (Swampscott Reporter, MA)
Needham Briefs (May 21) May 19, 2009
Players must wear proper golf attire including spike-less golf shoes or sneakers. A pamphlet 2009 Resident Access Rules & Regulations explaining course rules and etiquette and procedure for making a tee time is available at the Needham Selectman s office and the club pro shop. (Needham Tab, MA)
