Two announce intentions to seek IID board seat Jun 25, 2009
marygb wrote on Jun 24, 2009 7:53 AM:" Ouzan should be submitting his photo to GQ Magazine in addition to jumping into the IID arena. For many years, I have presented fashion shows and primarily use men. One great store was: Don Vincent's in Palm Springs, with very expensive, but incredibly beautiful suits for men. The hardest thing to find, were men who could look this great in a suit, and have the face to go with it. (I know I got off the beaten path of the subject, but had to acknowledge his... (El Centro Imperial Valley Press, CA)
Where the locals eat Jun 25, 2009
The restaurant attracts all kinds of customers, Stauffer says, from business men in 800 suits who chat seriously over lunch to families celebrating birthdays. It s always clean, he adds, the food is good and the owner, Saboor Sahely, is usually on the premises. (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
Winning run over as USA shock Spain Jun 25, 2009
Suits You Skinny male models are in the spotlight with Milan fashion week in full swing. Paris Hilton reportedly dumped soccer superstar Ronaldo because he's too feminine. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
The Canada-Uganda connection Jun 24, 2009
"Wall Street's white-shoe bankers had long looked down on Mozilo, the mortgage banker from Los Angeles, with his gold necklace, white-collared shirts, hand-tailored suits, and fancy cars. They disliked his swagger, and they didn't invite him to join their private clubs.". "The former news junkie is so angered by the media's coverage of him that he has given up the New York Times, the Los Angeles Times, and the Wall Street Journal, and reads only the Financial Times.". (Salon)
The Dying Art of The Sari Jun 24, 2009
"We have started making more suits and shirts than saris," he says. "People don't buy saris anymore, now they buy jeans.". (Time.com)
Obama: Can't Let U.S. Be "Foil" For Tehran Jun 23, 2009
John McBush McCain, Lindsey "slimey" Graham, and most other neocon Fascist Nazi Republicans want Obama to take advantage of the mess in Iran, drop hundreds of nukes on the country turning it into a "dead zone", and then have US troops march in (inadequately garbed in radiation suits provided by Haliburton. and take over what lizards are left. (CBS News)
Hartmarx mulls offers from 5 bidders Jun 23, 2009
(Crains) is considering offers from a new group of potential bidders for parts, or all, of the Chicago maker of Hickey Freeman and Hart Schaffner Marx suits. The latest interest from the five new investors comes as an auction for the company is underway, and Hartmarx and its primary lender Wells Fargo greed to name London-based Emerisque as Hartmarx's leading bidder. (Crain's Chicago Business)
1Famous and Notorious Celeb Swimsuit Shockers» Jun 22, 2009
So as we prepare to slip into our swimsuits for the first time this summer (and believe us, we expect to be sadly STUNNED by what we see in the mirror), we decided to look back at some of our favorite swimsuit shockers ... But we have to point out that she's a mother of three, and all we can say to her is, "Mel, no child wants to see photos of their mom in a leopard-skin bikini." Can't you buy one of those suits with a skirt like our mom used to wear to spare your kids the humiliation ... We... (Fox News)
Makeovers Bringing Confidence To Unemployed Jun 22, 2009
The suits are free, but the groups serve only job seekers who are referred by job-counseling organizations ... Inside is a dressing room, mirrors and racks of donated suits, skirts, blouses, slacks, purses, shoes, jewelry and makeup. (Click2Houston, TX)
Adibah Noor: Full of life and vigour Jun 21, 2009
Unlike most singers, Adibah is not signed to any recording company an arrangement that suits the chanteuse just fine. Hiring songwriters with her own money, she made her debut album Terlalu Istimewa. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
What if the White House was the Yellow House and a vote mattered? (2) Jun 21, 2009
I tried to decide would I rather be an ingenue type with pink pillbox hats that matched her pink suits like Jackie Kennedy or a strong woman who fought for the rights of the underprivileged and dressed in plain but dynamic clothes like Eleanor Roosevelt. Eleanor wrote when she was 14 no matter how plain a woman may be, if truth and loyalty are stamped upon her face all will be attracted to her. (Minnesota Farm Guide, MN)
ROSS GITTINS Jun 20, 2009
Not for the reason it suits the real estate types to tell you. Monday February 18, 2008. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Canine couture is a doggie don't Jun 18, 2009
I had visions of dog owners and their pets in matching cheetah-print Juicy Couture track suits, with the poor dogs looking miserable in their ridiculous duds while their owners got sloppy drunk on Grape Escape cocktails. I m happy to report that instead the scene consisted of owners enjoying a drink while their dogs frolicked au natural. (Boston Globe)
Is Just War Impossible Today? Jun 18, 2009
At the back of the chapel, close to the exit, were two airmen in combat gear jump suits, maps strapped to knees, lots of zips, foil-wrapped Hershey bars stashed somewhere along with vitamins, Benzedrine, Russian phrase books, Swiss Army pen knives, compasses, possibly pistols, or, better still, revolvers. Introibo ad altare Dei, said the priest. (The American Conservative)
'I Survived a Japanese Game Show': Pink bunny suits & spandex Jun 18, 2009
I Survived a Japanese Game Show': Pink bunny suits ex ... The contestants were dressed in neon pink bunny suits, completely with bunny nose and ears, and asked to carry Japanese meal boxes across a narrow plank while the other team chucked balls at them. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
We're not cheating - ball-tampering suspicions rile embarrassedPakistan Jun 17, 2009
We're not cheating - ball-tampering suspicions rile embarrassed Pakistan. The Sydney Morning Herald: national, world, business, entertainment, sport and technology news from Australia's leading newspaper. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Second poll likely to choose president Jun 17, 2009
Welcome to The Sydney Morning Herald. Jose Ramos-Horta, 57, is mobbed by the press as he arrives at a polling station to cast his vote. (Yahoo News -- East Timor)
Chrysler franchise no more Jun 16, 2009
Watchdog Fred wrote on Jun 15, 2009 6:25 PM:" To: Dandre wrote on Jun 15, 2009 4:58 PM:Your "Dictator", won't even listen to his own Democratic Congress and the popular vote of the Senate. They say no to closing Guantanimo and he says; "Damn the torpedoe's full speed ahead". It is the most wreckless behavior I've ever seen exhibited. He says we will meet, we will discuss, we will make concessions, when, when it suits him and no other time. You talk about arrogant, dogmatic, Bush didn't exhibit... (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
The Bacevich Alternative Jun 16, 2009
(nervous chuckle from the suits in the audience) ... (nervous chuckle from the suits in the audience) ... It is leaking across right now, hence the nervous laughter from the suits. (The American Conservative)
Rescuers need rescuing from river Jun 16, 2009
Once the dive team showed up and had donned their dry suits, McNutt said it wasn t much longer before the girls were on dry land again. That s about when the boys showed up, cracking jokes about needing a pirate flag. (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)
ENCINITAS: Campground cafe owners make switch from suits to seafood Jun 6, 2009
ENCINITAS ---- Greg Lukasiewicz used to wear Ferragamo shoes and designer suits to work. Now he wears flip-flops and shorts. (North County Times)
POST-RECESSION: Industries that fell hardest may jump the most Jun 5, 2009
But while you can keep wearing the same suits, at some point, you have to replace a vehicle. MONEY'S TIGHT. (USA Today -- Money)
Land of the dragon Jun 4, 2009
Last Updated: 07:19am 04 Jun 2009. Get up to R1,000 free. (iAfrica.com)
Monte Carlo: A Celebrity City Jun 4, 2009
A few days back when I went to Monte Carlo, one feeling clung to me throughout. At a time when the entire world is coping with recession, Monaco seemed so blissfully oblivious to it all. (India Times)
Branden? Really? Cocky kid wins Make Me a Supermodel Jun 4, 2009
Wild high fashion and sleep ultra-hip suits. Branden gives his Branden look, he said, with his slight smile. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Swimsuit yourself this season with hot, wearable trends Jun 4, 2009
"The rule with swimsuits is you can't tell by just looking at it on the hanger, you have to try it on," says Redbook fashion director Audrey Slater ... Swimwear is not known for being the most, ahem, supportive apparel out there, but bra-top suits can change that ... "This is the result of a need out there. It's functional -- it's like a workhorse of swimsuits.". (USA Today -- Life)
S Kumars,Em'que as Obama's tailor? Jun 3, 2009
CHICAGO: A US bankruptcy court today approved a raised bid from Emerisque Brands and its partner Indian apparel maker S Kumars Nationwide Ltd to acquire Hartmarx Corp, making way for the sale of the Chicago-based maker of President Barack Obama's suits ... A US bankruptcy court approved a raised bid from Emerisque Brands and its partner Indian apparel maker S Kumars Nationwide Ltd to acquire Hartmarx Corp, making way for the sale of the Chicago-based maker of President Barack Obama's suits. (India Times)
Executive Style news Jun 1, 2009
Executive Style Home Page. CHRIS ZAPPONE 7:05pm. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Transformer-ed Jun 1, 2009
The culture-to-consumer alchemy doesn't always work (those canary-yellow "Dick Tracy" suits somehow failed to catch on). But if a Hood River jewelry-designing couple gets lucky, they may get a boost from one of the most-anticipated blockbusters of the summer -- "Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen.". (OregonLive, OR -- Living)
No Suits Allowed May 31, 2009
Sunday, May 31, 2009 Last Update: 07:15 AM EDT. BANKERS and Wall Street types were popular in the old days. (New York Post -- Gossip)
Desperate Russians turn to spoiled food May 31, 2009
They wear suits or leather; they look tough and wary, as if they were sent over from a "Sopranos" casting call. When they notice a foreign reporter wandering from stand to stand, they send over a pair of security guards to hover along. (Boston Globe)
The case for dress standards in court May 31, 2009
Senior U.S. District Judge Gustave Diamond said that he hasn't noticed many changes in the way lawyers dress in his 31 years on the bench -- other than the fact that most men's suits these days are two-piece versus three ... Assistant U.S. Attorney Luke Dembosky keeps four suits at work. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Swimsuits using more Lycra for slimming effect May 31, 2009
Both swimsuits are by Lands; End ... NEW YORK - It's no longer a stretch to say certain bathing suits have a slimming effect ... "I firmly believe the explosion is a combination of women wanting coverage and control," says Michele Casper, swim spokeswoman at Lands' End, which this year differentiates between three levels of slimming suits from moderate shaping to power control. (Athens Banner-Herald)
The culture of Disappearing Island May 31, 2009
On an atypically quiet Sunday, women in bathing suits celebrate Mother's Day with the red Ponce de Leon Inlet Lighthouse in view. Their boys play catch in the water and a random big black dog joins them while the moms sunbathe and chat with beers in hand. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
S.C. State exhibit goes inside life of the 'Godfather of Soul' May 30, 2009
An exhibit there until September features tons of Brown memorabilia, ranging from his suits to a shiny giraffe statue ... Once the hair was ready to go, Brown would slip into one of his famous suits ... The Hardest Working Man in Show Business designed all of his flashy suits. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Brady rides with 'Best Buddy' May 30, 2009
Collins, a frequent contributor to the Harvard Business Review, held a two-hour session with a roomful of suits at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel Thursday. Gathered to hear the guru were Governor Deval Patrick, attorney Bob Popeo, Putnam's Robert Reynolds, Robert Smyth of Citizens Bank, Bank of America's Bob Gallery, Sox execs Sam Kennedy and Larry Lucchino, CWB's Robin Brown, Ralph de la Torre of Caritas Christi, the Chamber of Commerce's Paul Guzzi, architects Rick Kobus and David Manfredi,... (Boston Globe)
State Of Play May 30, 2009
Played by , Collins is all sharp edges - from his suits and haircut to the straight-arrow demeanour he demonstrates in his role as chairman of a committee investigating defence spending. But he's in trouble. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Hartmarx lender opposes Emerisque purchase May 30, 2009
Chicago-based Hartmarx , which has made suits for U.S. President Barack Obama, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection earlier this year. Last week it agreed to sell its assets to the London-based firm for $70. (Crain's Chicago Business)
Allen Collins Clothing Store Closes In West Hartford May 30, 2009
"Allen Collins has been a standard business in where business men and women would go to buy suits. It's sad to see the store close," said interim Town Manager Ron Van Winkle, a town native ... Items for sale in the store ranged from high-quality suits to coat hangers and pictures and illustrations that had decorated the shop. (FOX61, CT)
Mafia Cash Increases Grip on Unraveling Italy Beyond Berlusconi's Control May 28, 2009
Unlike Provenzano, who wore jeans and wool sweaters while living as a fugitive, Messina Denaro is known for his and Versace suits. His nickname, Diabolik, comes from a character in an Italian comic book series, a thief whos embedded machine guns in the hood of his black Jaguar sports car -- something that Mafia turncoats say Messina Denaro told them he admired. (Bloomberg)
When youre on the water, think safety May 27, 2009
Dry suit and wet suits are recommended for water 50 degrees or colder. Survival factors include swimming ability, ability to keep head out of the water, the type of life jacket and availability of floating objects. (Westerly Sun, RI)
The Surgical War on Fat May 27, 2009
It looks like those high-tech swimsuits that have been for the last couple of years might finally be banned ... the world's swimming competition authority, has just begun to on which suits in races ... This argument makes sense only because the new suits are expensive, costing hundreds of dollars. (Slate)
To All Ackal Whiners May 27, 2009
Got Your Back wrote on May 25, 2009 12:12 PM:" To 4StoogesAre you a detective for the Sheriff Dept. and also the accountant for them? Must be you don't have enough to do with your time! Your name suits you well. ". 4Stooges wrote on May 24, 2009 10:02 PM:" Got your Back, how many of those shiny new chargers are unmarked take home cars for useless administrators and do-nothings? I sure see quite a few that are different colors with tinited windows and antennas parked all around the courthouse,... (New Iberia, LA)
Bachelorette recap: David vs. Juan whats with the man code? May 26, 2009
All the guys still in bathing suits change into tuxedos at the back of this kitchen. They get another clue there and eventually end up at a jewelry store. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Jesse Hughes: Suited for success May 25, 2009
His stylish suits have become a part of his distinct image, and they seem to catch the attention of photographers ... He wears suits seven days a week, even to his daughter's track meets, he said ... I started wearing a tie when I was 14," Mr. Hughes said. He wore a suit and tie to school every day and has kept up the routine. Most people know him as the guy who wears the suits all the time. "I get up on Sunday dressed like this to watch the football game. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Room of Her Own May 25, 2009
Hate Friedan if it suits anyone who told Phyllis Schlafly, I d like to burn you at the stake, would have earned the Right s ire, absent the rest of her radical cargo ... But she tapped sufficient angst to sell three million copies and compel millions more American women to trade aprons for power suits and kitchens for corner offices. (The American Conservative)
Tips on what to enjoy, avoid during a Seacoast summer May 24, 2009
Fashion alert: Please, men, no Speedo-style bathing suits it's just creepy. This is something I wrote about five years ago and feel the need to repeat it since there are still some who choose to wear them and display, well, ya know. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Questions and answers with Tan Sri Dr Jeffrey Cheah May 23, 2009
So, on working days I prefer to wear dark-coloured suits. I am not brand-conscious and like to feel comfortable, so I tend to go for good quality and well-tailored clothes. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
$1bn at risk if state does not release coal May 23, 2009
"It suits me personally to bring it to Victoria We need the coal resource to underpin it and they are sitting on 19 billion tonnes of unallocated coal. It is a project that also requires no infrastructure investment from the Government.". India's Tata is set to double its coal imports from 10 million tonnes as it builds two power stations. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Does Lamberts American Idol loss matter? May 22, 2009
From motorcycle jackets to snazzy suits, the American Idol finalist knows how to dress for each song. more photos. (MSNBC -- News)
The Bell Tolls: Super Bowl wins Steelers hard work with Obama May 22, 2009
It didn't take long for him to figure out why Tomlin instructed the players beforehand not to wear suits for their day at 1600. "We didn't know we'd be working this hard," Roethlisberger said, maybe halfway through the hour of duty. (USA Today -- Sports)
Poor Kris Allen! Wrong guy wins American Idol over Adam Lambert May 22, 2009
All wearing Reservoir Dogs style suits. Nice. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Agoo Apparel Offers UV Protected Active Wear for Kids this Spring and Summer May 22, 2009
Kids will no longer have to wear traditional looking beach suits just to be protected while playing in the sun. Agoo has designed an innovative and stylistic line of clothing with a 50+ rating against harmful Ultra Violet rays. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Profile: MJP grows from jackets to branded shoes May 21, 2009
"Whatever product the client wants - be it mining gear, T-shirts or boiler suits - if it needs a needle, we'll do it.". MJP has obtained a contract to start distributing international branded footwear from August this year. (Business Report, South Africa)
Hartmarx suitor tries again to buy firm May 21, 2009
Hartmarx, which has become known for making suits worn by President Barack Obama, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in January. Wells Fargo the suitmakers primary lender, has continued to finance operations since the filing. (Crain's Chicago Business)
Patel finds market economy suits him just fine May 20, 2009
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American Idol recap: Disappointing finale for Adam Lambert & Kris Allen May 20, 2009
This song suits him better than Adam. I like that hes picking up the mic stand and trying to rock it out. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Biking to work May 19, 2009
The sight might jar Americans, but Cahill noted that it s common to see people riding to work in suits in countries where bicycling is more common. If you re not comfortable with that idea, you could always bring a change of clothes or leave a pair of dress shoes at the office. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Moscow uses force to end gay protests May 18, 2009
Then the policemen in grey uniforms and stiff hats; bulky men in dark suits who appeared to be in charge, then a bus-load of riot police in camouflage. A raw wind swept off the Moscow River on Saturday morning, past the souvenir peddlers with their tables of bright wooden "matrushka" dolls and T-shirts emblazoned with Soviet iconography. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Susanna Agnelli, 89, Italian political leader, cultural icon May 18, 2009
A striking woman who let her hair go gray, spoke her mind, and dressed smartly in pantsuits, Ms. Agnelli was the antithesis of the showy television celebrities who dominate Italian culture today ... In her best-selling 1975 memoir, "We Always Wore Sailor Suits," Ms. Agnelli recalled her childhood in Turin, where, under the tutelage of an English nanny, she and her six siblings were taught, "Don't forget that you are an Agnelli.". (Boston Globe)
Fit for a king May 18, 2009
is a treasure-trove of jeweled and embroidered jumpsuits all replicas of the originals worn by the king of rock n roll, Elvis Presley ... Polston is a partner in Inc., whose core business is creating custom jumpsuits, belts, jewelry and shoes that mimic those Elvis wore ... The company, which produced 250 jumpsuits last year, sells to Elvis fans and tribute artists worldwide. (Louisville Business First, KY)
Some trends are fresh off (last year’s) runways May 17, 2009
At the top of her list right now would be jumpsuits, animal prints or items that are nude, sheer or shiny ... If a shopper snaps up something that suits her style, is well made and has a flattering fit, sooner or later she ll find that look re-emerging as a popular style, Raymond says ... Jumpsuits might be an it item now, but they ve been at fashion-forward boutiques for three years, Phair notes. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
The lens of 'Eddie Coyle': No film offers a truer view of Boston May 17, 2009
Men went to Brooks Brothers for boxy suits and billowing shirts, while the women went to Bonwit Teller and Charles Sumner for high-end fashion. Beyond Exeter was a dim world of rental apartments over forgettable stores. (Boston Globe)
Battle over swimsuits shows no signs of letting up May 17, 2009
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) -Eric Shanteau has been working the pool deck at the Charlotte UltraSwim, hoping to score one of those newfangled suits ... For those who thought the debate over high-tech swimsuits would settle down after the Beijing Olympics, think again ... "I just don't want to see the integrity of the sport compromised,'' said Aaron Peirsol, a five-time Olympic gold medalist and world-record holder in the 100-meter backstroke. "I want to see people race people, not so much the suits... (MSNBC -- Sports)
Battle over swimsuits shows no signs of ending May 17, 2009
Battle over swimsuits shows no signs of letting up - More Sports - SI.com ... Battle over swimsuits not letting up ... CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) -- Eric Shanteau has been working the pool deck at the Charlotte UltraSwim, hoping to score one of those newfangled suits. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- More)
