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goes from office to bar-to the ball game...Glasgow $180 "Clean shirt, new shoes...'Cause every girl is crazy 'bout a sharped dressed man..."  One doesn't even have to be born when that ZZ Top classic dropped to know it is SO true. SOME HIGHLIGHTS: classic Derby with pop of sneaker comfort that guys expect-Durban $180 American men wanting to look just so... should get acquainted with the Pikolinos label-by a family owned worldly Spanish brand-offering on trend sartorial selections on how to -fulfill the descriptive advice given up by that 1983 classic song. chukka style-slightly lower cut-$185 WHY: the silhouettes are focused on what guys need...dressier lace-ups made less precious and insta-comfortable- incorporating bright white foxing-rubber outsole of sneakers, distinctive trims, punch-out details of work ready oxfords that would go just as well with week-end denim, casual slide sandals that are cool looking -not geeky, and sophisticat...

Block heel sandals, high wedges and flats-new Spring 2016 collection priced from $210-$230 NYC W hen narrowing down fav shoe Spring 2016 collections that we previewed-and there are dozens to choose from...Spanish brand's Pikolinos ..focused collection of sandals-plus a few accessories- from their cooperation with the   MAASAI PROJECT ...always lands on our top ten list. premium leathers-Pikolinos-like Spanish brand ZARA-is fully vertically integrated -hence the exceptional quality and amazing prices...and attention to details-like back zips on flats---help make this beauty worthy walker-street savvy too. Style Alcudia The hand embroidered sandal uppers-crafted by cooperatives of MAASAI dwelling women-are so wonderfully wrought...and distinctively so-we can recognize the exceptional details achieved by these Kenya and Tanzanian dwellers- anywhere we spot someone on planet earth-wearing anything featuring their beaded finery. The finished uppers are then sent to Spain f...

581 Fifth Avenue, NYC WHAT: SNOW MAGAZINE   gathered a packed house at it's Big Apple fund raiser for the US SKI Team. Bode Miller US OLYMPIC Gold Medal Winner, 6 time Olympic medal winner AND 2 overall World Cup titles (wow)-the host with the hostess for the night...  A silent and live auction-featuring one of a kind experiences and luxury goods from Bomber Skis, Bogner, Macallan Scotch, St. Regis Deer Valley Ski Resorts, Toni Sailor, Skip Barber Racing School, Sentient Jets and artist Domingo Zapata's custom designed Bomber Skis--- and a course- shots with Bode Miller....from tricked Bomber skis... some of the highlights . Raising $s for the US SKI, Snowboard, Freestyle Teams who do not get funds from the Feds -unlike every other country's athletes-we can think of. Note: Mr. Miller is ready for drinking shots with lucky winner... ultimate holiday gift for a skier- The Gold Pass USA -auctioned off- all proceeds went directly to US Ski Tea...

Olympics' Separates, Golf, Tennis, Roland Garros Collection, Lacoste X Peanuts Part 2 NYC For Spring 2016-Lacoste offered a bigger line-up of actual athletic wear...made of moisture wicking, breathable fabrics and body mapped/designed for performance...as well as country logo-ed separates for those with the home country spirit.  Noted: Lacoste stylishly attires the French Olympic team in RIO next summer. LUCKY them. caps, tees, jackets-sweatshirts, polos-in country flag colors-pictured-USA. navy and white sneakers-complete the look...white eyelets make shoe really pop USA, USA!!! Bucket hat canvas rope drawstrings texture vs smoothness of zip top. technical fabric-warm-ups...jacket and matching tennis polo underneath with a tennis tail of course tennis shoes...can play in! Lacoste X Roland Garros Collection-French Open attendees can dress with style... Back handed swing-from an ...