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In Our Inbox... Spring/Summer 2014 Inspiration  “Hollywood’s iconic beauties and exotic rebels fueled my inspiration for this collection"  - Josie Natori, Designer  One of the nicest designers we have ever met---sure to be dazzling --- http://www.natori.com

"An imaginary conversation between her favorite painter Tamara de Lempicka and legendary photographer Guy Bourdin inspires designer Rita Vinieris this season. Vinieris wants to know what makes a woman seductive and powerful. For Vinieris, the result is a unique and modern interpretation of glamour and dressing to be seen." http://ritavinieris.com

In Our Inbox... FYI--a loud one. Since the images of the new Nike Tech Fleece Fall/Holiday 2013 it out inbox---along with the sleek silhouettes-we learned that these on trend classics-are made with the lightweight Tech Fleece Fabric (obvi)...that's embedded with...  "Plush foam placed between layers of cotton jersey creates a tri-layer fabric that provides the ultimate in comfort and warmth when needed. The smooth jersey facing gives the garments a modern, streamlined look both inside and out, while the inner foam enhances the fleece’s functionality. It is lighter, warmer, more breathable than its predecessors, and looks as good as it performs." Trim fits-all are ergonomically shaped for movement...including...(and we quote)... The collection’s backbone, the  Nike Tech Fleece Windrunner , revamps our most iconic jacket. Available for both men and women, it combines a full-zip front with side zip pocke...

In our inbox... Pamella Roland pamella roland Spring/Summer 2014 Inspired by her recent trip to the Cannes Film Festival, designer Pamella Roland has created a collection for Spring 2014 that captures the glamour and energy of the star studded French Riviera as it was in the 1960’s.

In Our Inbox... Introducing the USA Colab  Fourteen U.S. Ski and Snowboard Companies Join Together to Promote Made in the USA  Fourteen ski and snowboard companies proudly manufacturing in the U S A have banded together to promote buying U.S.-made product for the upcoming ’13/’14 winter season. This venture brings together startups and established companies alike, working together to showcase U.S.-built product. Internally generated funds help launch the campaign---including print and digital media efforts. “ We believe in small business, and more specifically quality craftsmanship and manufacturing based in the US ,” said Zak Anderson, Co-Founder of Montana Ski Company. “ Pooling our resources and combining efforts in the Colab is critical because we don't have the same marketing budgets as the larger ski manufacturers, so through the Colab we can, in a way, step up to the plate with the big boys . ”     “Wagner  j...

Outdoor Retailer/SLC-Utah Branta™ is Canada Goose 's contemporary outerwear brand- inspired by this upscale label's celebration of its heritage style. Laurier Parka light weight 625 fill power white duck down with a waterproof laminated finish-this Travel Collection piece comes n 6 colors. A multi-tasking trim jacket with princess seams +quilt stitching that flatters- for gals-sizes 2XS-2XL-that packs down-removable+ adjustable hood cozied up w/ high pile fleece lined high collar, bold two way locking YKK zips, pockets= interior zipped and one w/ headphone access,  and out---2 lower fleece-lined drop-in pockets w/ snaps, extra long fleece lined stretch cuffs w/ thumbholes, interior shoulder straps, distinguished logo patch What we saw-both last January and again this summer (shipping now) are the limited editions of the Shells, Italian Luxury and   Travel Collections-  all performance wear items enabled with  massive doses of on-trend chic...perfect fo...

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