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NIKE, PolarFleece, ROKA, TYR Yup-we are admiringly obsessed with Nike's NYC World Cup and Sew-options... choose a jersey or two-and these styles get made with them...wow! only at Spring/W Broadway store in USA yup-on sale already-and a huge line -always-and it's by appointment too. WC worthy soccer tops...customize for your hometown 'hood-artwork-patch   Can't troop downtown to the Big Apple to make an appointment...there are other athletic inspired options for the sporty types...available on line.... Points on the retro logo PolarFleece -made in New England... BUILD YOUR OWN Andover Fleece $120-the soft/warm/ techy Polartec®solid 200 weight fleece made of recycled poly, comes in loads of colors-plus personalized tonal options-sleeves, body, pocket, grosgrain ribbon, collar, placket, snaps, binding---even the neck loop!!! Estimated time 6-8 weeks. Order now and have by late summer when temps start to d...

MPG, RHONE Part One The NY version of the sports-yoga-workout wear focused Active Collective had loads of terrific athletic style-that anyone would wear on or off the courts, in a gym, or outdoors on weekend downtime. IMO-athleisure is a permanent lifestyle apparel category...and we saw plenty of multi-tasking pieces made from tech fabrics for Fall 2017-in subdued autumnal colors, fewer prints (than what we have seen for Spring)-but interestingly enough...a bunch of bold black/white items at several exhibitors. MPG ( MODETTA PERFORMANCE GEAR ) started as a fashion savvy- dancer focused collection of studio separates to wear off th barre- but has grown into a brand for athletes pursuing various activities-with performance pieces for runners, gym-heads, yoga buffs and dancers---and comfy casual wear that also doubles as versatile travel pieces. In the front-cozy long knit cardigan for woman-belt it for wearing to an office-or keep it loose for downtime comfort, In back te...

Outdoor Retailer/SIA-NYC Performance-Athletic Apparel, Footwear+Gear: Armada Skis, ColdPruf, Dare 2B, Emu, Hoka One One, Icebreaker, Obermeyer, POC Sports, Polartec, Revo, Seirus Innovation, Snow Peak, Topo Designs, Transpack Research Survey says ...about 70-75% of purchase yays or nays are ruled by color, We def think that way...and for Fall/Winter 2015...in addition to print s + plaid s-there's plenty of solid stuff-tonal wise...in the 'basic' neutrals... from stitch to stitch-or tinged up with colorful trims. NAVY Surprised---we didn't see more navy in this season-BUT that came in the most recent Spring 2016 collections we just saw. (Later post). Snow Peak Design -clean Japanese aesthetic...quilted wind tough, insulated jogger style knickers-adjustable buckle waist, snap close+zipper, ribbed hem cuffs...we would't say figure flattering but cozy---like wearing a sleeping bag Collab= TOPO DESIGNS x GIRO -sha...

SLC/OR Mt. Whitney Vest-w/ moisture wicking Bamboo/Charcoal Mesh Like  our recent visit to the cool gadgets laden International Consumer Electronics Tradeshow---stuff aimed at the outdoorsy crowd also serves up inventive ways to make time-in this case- under the open skies -fabulously tricked out with technology. Apparel usually gets its cutting edge performance features via the textiles used-and design features…generally speaking. Women's Squaw Peak Vest-adjustable silicone gripper waist…keeps cold out-Primaloft Gold collar insulation, Polartec WindPro insert panels,  But as humans who switch out our layers (basic, mid, jacket/coat) every 10 degrees F.----we were beyond intrigued with NuDown "… the future of warmth … personalized climate control ..." outerwear specialist that counts on patent pending-proprietary technology----to manufacture jackets/vests capable of customizable levels of insulation via a pocket-hidden air pump that inflates-with compresse...

all in the family-Tsedo Sherpa, V.P.-daughter of founder Tashi Sherpa, -right and Tsering Sherpa-Logitics/Retail Operations Outdoor Retailer/SLC Introducing the new Khangri ( Sherpa=mountain ) Alpine Series of Base/Mid Layers, Soft/Hard Shell Jackets+Pants Sherpa Adventure Gear- since 2003---has always had very distinct design features for its outerwear/casual apparel --a reflection of its country of origin (and most manufacturing)- Nepal. For the upcoming season-techy pieces-athlete tested on mountains all over the planet-including- of course, Mt. Everest- are launching-dubbed the Khangri collection-with intuitive and handy (very) features  "... from zipper  pulls, to drawcords, to pockets. For example, pockets on insulated layers are located on the right side of the chest—opposite from pockets of the jackets—to minimize bulk. Drawcords tuck out of the way in hidden alcoves. Horizontal thumbholes hold layers readily in place. And of course, all products are ha...