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Boris Gasparian for the Institute of Archaeology and Enthography


Long before women around the world slipped their feet into Manolos, Jimmy Choos, and Louboutins, there was one high-quality leather pair that was purely practical. The New York Times reports that
archaeologists working in a remote cave in Armenia have recently discovered what they say is the world’s oldest leather shoe. First look at it and you may think you see a dirty potato, but this moccasin-like slipper is a perfectly preserved

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Between North and South, among history and earth Dioses proposes a
winning combination in Murano Glass and Sicilian marble giving life to a
jewel that points out the peculiarity of all its creations.

Travelling around the world we found out the most interesting materials
and translate them in relevant creations through the made in Italy
design appreciated in the most exclusive environment.


We look up to the differences of the world cultures and we mix them
together with ourstyle, nevertheless our pa
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What's in a name? Branding, history...a lawsuit?

Every designer with the dream of starting her own brand has dreamed of the day she sees her name on a runway, in lights, or on a monogrammed handbag.As fun and rewarding as this can be, its not all flashing lights-sometimes it’s a pounding gavel. Read on and avoid a costly mistake.http://theglammie.wordpress.com/
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DAHLINGS –
If you find yourself in Manhattan, you simply must hie yourself to midtown to the International Center for Photography’s Museum for
“In High Fashion: Edward Steichen
The Conde' Nast Years 1923-1937”.

Below is the catalogue for the show. (All images by Edward Steichen, courtesy of the Conde' Nast archives)

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(And no, I don't know why that satin thing is bulging to one side.) It is a wondrous chronicle of this brilliant photographer’s work, originally organized by the Musée de l'Elysée, Laus

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