Tag Archives: fashion

Attack of the clones

Looks like the Chinese have a “Just do it!” attitude. Witness:And Nike isn’t the only victim. These other fashion brands got ripped off too. Even my favourite comic character wasn’t spared.

If you’ve seen a recent Patek Philippe print ad, you’ll notice the following slogan: “You never actually own a Patek Philippe. You merely look after it for the next generation.” Now, if you never actually own something, shouldn’t you consider leasing, rather than buying, it? This way, it might make more sense to amortise the… Read More »

Buckle your iPod

Here’s another iPod accessory that may prompt you to exclaim: “Why didn’t I think of that?” The folks at Atlanta-based TuneBuckle have designed a belt buckle to fit the iPod nano, without making it too geeky-looking. Available in three flavours – The Original (US$59.95), Full Moon (US$69.95) and Full Metal Jacket (US$79.95), the TuneBuckle belt… Read More »

Buy crystals, uncover model

If you have been saying “No!” whenever your other half bugged you for a gift of crystal jewellery, now is the time to think again. At the Million Crystal Body Web site, you can purchase Swarovski crystals (up to 969.492 such sparkling stones still available on last count) at one Euro a pop, which will… Read More »

So which side do you belong to?

For decades, life in the small town of Herzogenaurach in Hamburg has been defined by two sportswear brand – Adidas and Puma – where the shoes you wear are a statement of which side you belong to. Some places were thus a no-go for people with the “wrong” shoes. The line is drawn so clearly… Read More »