Adidas by Raf Simons

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I need these on my feet! Raf Simons, who was just announced as the new creative director at Calvin Klein has teamed up with adidas to create a stunning collection of Stan Smith footwear. There is something for everyone here - from the classic enthusiast to the modern man. From metallic velcro strapping to brightly colored laces. Raf Simons Stan Smith Comfort and the Raf Simons Matrix Spirit are the two styles introduced - Matrix Spirit featuring the more classic, retro styles. 

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THE FRYE COMPANY PARTNERS WITH PILGRIMAGE MUSIC & CULTURAL FESTIVAL

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The Frye Company has announced it will be the headlining sponsor of Pilgrimage Music & Cultural Festival’s Midnight Sun stage, which is returning to The Park at Harlinsdale in Franklin, TN on September 24 and 25, 2016. The two-day festival, which features renowned music artists from across the country, is The Frye Company’s first foray into main stage sponsorship in conjunction with the highly anticipated opening of their Nashville, TN store in October 2016. 

The Frye Company Midnight Sun stage, named for the Champion Tennessee Walker stallion who stood for 25 years and is buried at Harlinsdale, will carry a look reflective of the brand’s heritage that is steeped in 153 years of American craftsmanship. Featured artists for The Frye Company Midnight Sun Stage will include: Beck, Daryl Hall & John Oates, Grace Potter, Violent Femmes, The Arcs, Kaleo, Margo Price, Anderson East, Blind Pilot, The Strumbellas, Big Sam’s Funky Nation, and Johnny P.

The Frye Company, will continue its retail expansion this Fall by opening a location in the Nashville area, just 20 minutes from the Pilgrimage grounds. The Nashville store, located at 401 11th Ave. South, will open in October 2016 and features a stage at the center of the store, in recognition of the rich, musical history the city is known for. Based on Frye’s heritage, the curated environments designed by Frye’s in-house team in partnership with Lochte Architectural Group, capture the spirit and essence of the brand’s history, while incorporating unique characteristics of each locale. The stores showcase the breadth of the brand’s finely manufactured footwear and accessories for men, women and children and will maintain the tradition of quality and craftsmanship that has been the hallmark of The Frye Company for 153 years.

For more details on The Frye Company Midnight Sun Stage, visit www.pilgrimagefestival.com. For more information on The Frye Company, visit www.thefryecompany.com.

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Han Kjøbenhavn 2016 Fall/Winter Lookbook

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Han Kjøbenhavn 2016 Fall/Winter Lookbook. The collection is inspired by athletic wear. The outerwear is fantastic but I especially love the narrow fit jeans with the cut off hem.

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Atlanta Among Most Facial Hair Friendly Cities

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Men’s grooming leader Wahl is on a mission to find the best facial hair in the country and research shows Atlanta is one of the best places to look. As the Official Sponsor of Facial Hair, Wahl is bringing its 30-foot mobile barbershop to the 10 Most Facial Hair Friendly Cities in America and 4th ranked Atlanta is up next.

From August 13-14, 2016, Wahl’s Facial Hair Friendly Cities Tour will be at the Piedmont Park Arts Festival. Master barbers will offer FREE facial hair trims while seeking out the guy with the best scruff to sponsor as Wahl Man of Atlanta. That guy will go on to compete for the ultimate title of Wahl Man of the Year. The tour also supports a good cause. For every facial hair trim performed, Wahl will donate $1 to ZERO – The End of Prostate Cancer.

“When you’re in the business of celebrating great facial hair like we are, it helps to have a compass,” said Steven Yde, division vice president for Wahl, the Official Sponsor of Facial Hair. “Identifying the most facial hair friendly cities in America not only supports our mission of finding and promoting great facial hair, but it lets guys know where their anti-clean-shaven lifestyle is most welcome.”

To determine the Most Facial Hair Friendly Cities in America, Wahl partnered with market research leader Opinion Research Corporation. The study included in-depth analysis of the online universe over the past year for beard and mustache positivity. Conversations and searches surrounding facial hair were measured, and the top cities were ranked based on overall interest and positive sentiment.

Searching for Best Facial Hair Specimen

Dubbed the ‘mane’ event, the Wahl Man of the Year contest gives facial hair enthusiasts the chance to go mano a mano in a facial hair face-off. Wahl will select one guy from each tour stop location and one guy from online entries. These lucky few will be crowned champion of their city and go on to compete for the ultimate in facial hair glory, Wahl Man of the Year title.

The 10 finalists will each win $500 and a Lithium Ion+ Stainless Steel Trimmer. Online voting will help determine who wins the Grand Prize, which includes the coveted title of Wahl Man of the Year, $1,500 and being featured in a national advertisement.

The contest runs through Sept. 25, 2016, and men can enter by visiting Wahl’s Mobile Barbershop, or by uploading a picture to the Wahl Grooming Facebook page. For more information about Wahl’s Facial Hair Friendly Cities Tour, or Wahl Man of the Year Contest, visit OfficialSponsorOfFacialHair.com.

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Recap: A Conversation with Fern Mallis

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On Wednesday, August 3rd, the most fashionable destination in the city was without a doubt, the Art Institute of Atlanta. With programs of study such as fashion design, interior design and culinary arts, the Art Institute is a pretty stylish place on a daily basis, but when they hosted fashion icon, Fern Mallis this week, their style meter shot through the roof. 

Fern Mallis spoke to a standing room only audience about [her] early years at the CFDA and how [she] created New York Fashion Week. Before the "conversation" however, Fern graciously spent over an hour greeting guests, giving hugs and taking photos. 

In the lecture hall, Fern shared details about herself and career to a very captive audience. As she offered advice to students, it was clear that Fern Mallis is authentic, humbly recognizes her accomplishments and believes in giving back. She is so engaging and lights up when telling stories and talking (and humanizing) her famous designer friends such as Calvin Klein. One of my favorites stories - I've heard twice now! - is about a Michael Kors runway show pre-NYFW. The boom and bass from the massive DJ speakers shook the old building so badly that chunks of the ceiling fell onto the runway during the show. Supermodels, Naomi, Linda, Christy sashayed through the rubble, never missing a beat, after all, they were super-models. A large piece of plaster landed on the lap of fashion editor Suzy Menkes! Priceless, but also unsafe. This was the catalyst for creating a centralized fashion week location... the rest... is fashion history. 

Fern spoke passionately and proudly about her book Fashion Lives - a large, hardcover coffee table about the lives of some of the greatest American fashion designers - all who started from nothing, many who now have empires.

I'm not only a fashion blogger but a proud educator at the Art Institute of Atlanta. "A Conversation with Fern Mallis" was a huge fashion moment for us, our students and the Atlanta fashion community.

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Beards, Brews & Leather at The Frye Company in Ponce City Market

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Beards, Brews and Leather at The Frye Company in Ponce City Market

The Frye Company at Ponce City Market has once again joined forces with the talented stylists at Mary Todd Hairdressing Company. This Saturday, August 6th from 7 to 9 p.m., gentlemen are invited to take advantage of complimentary beard and neck trims from the Mary Todd team on a first-come, first-served basis while enjoying frosty Wild Heaven craft brews and shopping the newest arrivals at Frye.  

The Frye Company’s Atlanta flagship store is located in Ponce City Market at 675 Ponce de Leon Ave. NE, Atlanta, Georgia 30308. Visit The Frye Company online at www.TheFryeCompany.com.

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Rihanna for W Magazine

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Rihanna embraces her wild side for W Magazine, gracing the September cover and with a stunning editorial. "It's the end of the world and Rihanna reigns queen." W

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