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TECH TEXTILES-THERMO-REGULATION: 37.5

SLC/NYC Unless one lives in a self-contained bubble, thinks like one -or maybe-is running for public office, there's no denying climate change. It's why it is SOP that tech materials' trick out performance -outdoor footwear and apparel for wearers' comfort in all kinds of weather...multi-tasking for Spring like Decembers and winter like Springs. There are many textile companies with measurable thermo-regulating products-aimed at keeping wearers cooler -or warmer-by getting rid of the wet/sweat-helping to maintain real comfort when active or at rest. FYI: The ideal body temp of 37.5Cº happens to be the descriptive name of a Colorado based company-who has a patented tech that works to - enhance fabrics by capturing and releasing moisture vapors away from  fabrics-via active particles permanently embedded in the yarn captures heat from the body's infrared energy to speed evaporation, cool itself...and dry faster too.

Men's DSW Fall 2015-Dress, Sport, Casual Footwear

Refinery Hotel/NYC Media Preview: #SAYSOMETHINGGREAT IMO-one of the growth spots for the footwear world-def. stuff that guys buy for themselves. And being tasked oriented...men we know would have appreciated-as much as we did-the task focused set-up of the men's footwear brands to be carried by DSW stores/online--- for Fall 2015. Highlights: BOOT UP: Accessories---too...like pop of color via blue laces... Pajar Tour DSW price $129.95-rubber outsole with white pop edge... insulated and rugged Warfield & Grand Park DSW $139.95 Lace-up hiker styles get urban polish-with leather uppers. We see this trend-of stamping accessories with a vintage looking label...badge of authenticity. Sorel Cheyenne $124.95 Born Aiden DSW $ 89.95-chelsea boot pull-on Cool + Casual wear these to work...and out later name brands like Kenneth Cole Reaction, and Polo Ralph Lauren Forestmont DSW $44.95 Sport Sneaks favs like New Balance, Lacoste, ...

KENNETH COLE SPRING 2012 APPAREL, FOOTWEAR, ACCESSORIES

words/images Judith Ecochard Kenneth Cole We can't think of anyone in the fashion industry that gets more deserved acclaim for his philanthropic endeavors than Kenneth Cole---tireless endeavors since 1985... He must be a master at time management too-considering his Kenneth Cole Productions, Inc continues to deliver very stylish contemporary collections (actually three of them)- in apparel, footwear and accessories. Among all the other things he has going on-including serving as a judge on the reality show- Project Accessory ! We got to the Kenneth Cole New York Spring 2012 media preview on the early side-and lucked out with a lengthy chat with lead designer, Ingo Wilts---a native a Germany-who clearly loves his new hometown-as this outing of well designed separates harks back to the company's urban heritage--- long blazer with shorts-contrast in lengths and fabric textures-and colors with black gladiator sandals unstructured blazer-perfect weight for...