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In case you've been living under some kind of super cozy rock for the past few months (dodging bill collectors, perhaps?), today is something like Christmas for fashionistas stateside. Why, pray tell? Well, after a series of unfortunate events and subsequent setbacks, the first-ever New York Topshop flagship is finally up and open for business.Continue reading Topshop Opens in U.S. and Targets Breast Cancer
Last week Diesel opened a new flagship "Planet" store on Fifth Avenue in New York City. The 20,000 square-foot location is spread out over over three floors, with over 700 different denim styles and washes available on site. Finally, a store that understands the meaning of "choice"!Filed under: Style in the News
When Mid-Westerners think of New York City, we imagine images of Broadway plays, bustled streets, 5-star restaurants, and swanky boutiques come to mind. So the addition of a low brow fast fashion haven like Forever 21 smack dab in the middle of Times Square will probably be disheartening because, well, who doesn't have one of those in their town?
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Not known to do anything small, New York is preparing to welcome a massive 100,000-square-foot shopping establishment in midtown, taking over the space formerly filled by Tower Records.
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On the new shop, Forever 21 senior vice-president Christopher Lee says, "Our vision has always been to get a bigger box."
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So what exactly is in Times Square? The famed NYC hub used to be home to adult-themed stores, drug dealers and hookers until Mayor Rudolph Giuliani cleaned it up in the 1990s. While the XXX shops have since returned, the district remains a hotspot for tourists looking to do a little shopping, or just get a taste of the Big Apple.
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J.C. Penney opened a 15,000-square-foot temporary, or ''pop-up'' store, in Times Square on March 3, 2006. Part of the biggest marketing campaign of the retail store's 104 years in business, the pop-up was an attempt to give the public a new and contemporary look at the chain. The store, which was only be opened for 24 days, featured Warhol-esque posters and plasma screen TVs among 22 kiosks where customers could order merchandise, play games or download music.
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Toys R' Us is a Times Square mainstay, that generally sees enormous crowds for its Black Friday sales.
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Swatch is another Times Square fixture, shown here during a promotion with the popular Blue Man Group performance troupe.
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Swatch's stay in Manhattan hasn't been without controversy. This racy billboard (that depicts bunnies in sexual positions) caused quite a stir when it went up in 2004.
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Swatch isn't the only company that's turned heads with their advertising. This recent CK ad featuring a naked Eva Mendes attracted national attention.
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But Eva's nudie pics were no match for this 2005 CK stunt, in which live models partied away for passing shoppers.
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Filed under: Style in the News
It has been said that if our country were to be hit by some huge asteroid everything would be destroyed -- plants, animals, humans -- except for those nasty little cock roaches. Some how, they would end up on the top of the food chain.
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And sometimes, things are just too good to be true.Filed under: Style in the News
While us Americans, for the most part, stopped wearing Abercrombie & Fitch graphic tees in middle school along with Doc Martens sandals, our European counterparts just can't seem to get enough of the cotton tops with cheeky sayings.
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Just the other day I wrote about how we will probably continue to see Benji and Joel Madden's DCMA line on Paris Hilton as long as she continues her faux-mance with the former. Surprise, surprise, look who showed up to the DCMA flagship store opening in head to toe DCMA gear.
Threesome or topless?
More than 3/4 of you think the CK campaign 'Threesome' campaign was more risque than Wrangler's topless models. Get the full story here.
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Do these ads belong in the U.S.?
StyleList readers were nearly evenly divided on this, with 52% thinking that they should run in the States, and 48% finding them inappropriate. Get the full story here.
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Curly or Straight?
While 30% of you think she's so beautiful that her hair doesn't even matter, 49% of you prefer her curls. Get the full story here.
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Offensive or artistic?
Just over 50% of StyleList readers said they weren't offended by this shirt, but didn't know if it was totally appropriate to wear in public. Unfortunately, that wasn't the opinion in Dubai. Get the full story here.
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Strapless dresses on 13-year-olds
StyleList readers think strapless dresses should be saved for older girls -- 41% of you think the look is too mature. Get the full story here.
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Is Megan the new Angelina?
Half of you think Megan needs to get her own identity and quit copying Angie, but more than a quarter said Jolie doesn't stand a chance against this Fox. Get the full story here.
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Did Calvin Klein respond to public's outcry?
The controversial "threesome" billboard in Soho has been replaced with this one, but 51% of you believe it was just to keep people talking about the brand, not because CK caved. Get the full story here.
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Calvin Klein's Racy Ad
Is it art or practically pornography? About 40% of StyleList readers found this billboard obscene. Get the full story.
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Palin's Pedi
Do you think Sarah Palin's funky pedicure was appropriate? If so, you're in good company -- 68% of you said it was fun and fabulous. Get the full story.
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Bright, Light, or Dark as Night?
How do you like your toenails painted? Over half of StyleList readers prefer their piggies with bright, perky polish. Get the full story.
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