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NAU Fall 2014 Men/Women APPAREL/OUTERWEAR

SLC/OR NAU is a cult worshipped label- think if upscale modern textile maverick designers Proenza Schouler- or fashion brands like the Italian Max Mara, the German based Hugo Boss or even - Japanese genius Rei Kawakubo and designer Phoebe Philbo-whatever label she toils at-individually/collectively conjured up more accessibly priced, performance style clothing  in sustainable/eco sourced fabrics…aka "tailored and technical"-with the functional details of sports apparel.line Clean sharp modern silhouettes, changeable cleverly crafted characteristics that change the look, easy care-travel friendly.  Smartly focused design principles we are surprised the print reads don't gush more about. Nau -( now )  - Portland based, has new backers…so our fav label from Outdoor Retailer, we believe-is ready to get the respect it deserves…from a wider consumer audience. We could see these separates/outerwear at retailer Opening Ceremony or Colette…just as easily as REI or t...

CLARKS Men's/Desert Originals, Norton Collaboration Fall 2014

CLARKS Originals-Desert Boot gets a bit hairy NYC Media Preview: Men's footwear is showing some humor lately-with pops of color, street-casual styles treading into dress shoes, and the growing popularity of boots-hiker inspired atop outsoles straight out of the sneaker world. CLARKS shoes for guys get the comfort part perfectly---and impressively the handsome kicks we saw would appeal to the trendy and the conservative dressers-both. Blue Suede Wallabe Boot with crepe sole…gets toes tapping... comfy classics…in a range of colors Jink Desert Boot seam trekboot brown suede fun logo on back heel…Seam Trekboot Original Desert Boot-actually very durable…and weather tough Wallabee Boot Urban take on the Desert Boot-=Desert London The Dress Collection sports some sporty/street details but generally takes shape in the form of classic men's shoes…wingtips, oxfords,..one way of adding a bit of contemporary styling into any...