From the category archives:

Cloth

 

Cloth Review: Leggings Are Not Pants

by Jacqueline Valle Cloth
Thumbnail image for Cloth Review: Leggings Are Not Pants

They’re somewhere between tights and pants and it looks like they’re a part of a clothing trend that’s not going away any time soon.
Leggings started out as workout gear, and in the ’80s they slowly worked their way into women’s everyday fashion. While leggings can be worn year-round in Arizona and pair perfectly with many outfits, [...]

Keep Reading →
 

Arkaik Clothing: Jumping into the Fashion World

by Janessa Hilliard Cloth
Thumbnail image for Arkaik Clothing: Jumping into the Fashion World

For Jordan Abidor, launching his own clothing line was never about being a fashion giant or making profit. It was about creativity.
Arkaik Clothing, Abidor’s line, is a mix of designs from numerous artists — all under Abidor’s direction. The business management freshman began Arkaik by “hustling shirts” his junior year in high school. He hasn’t looked [...]

Keep Reading →
 

Hub Clothing: Time To Play Dress-Up

by Kerry LePain Cloth
Thumbnail image for Hub Clothing: Time To Play Dress-Up

Located on the second floor of Scottsdale Fashion Square, a megamall dominated by designer boutiques, popular retail chains and luxury department stores, Hub Clothing is a unique haven for shoppers searching for well made, fashion forward apparel.
Co-owned by Tom Simon, his wife, Amanda, and Jennifer Mumford, Hub Clothing was founded in 1991 and has since [...]

Keep Reading →
 

Black Friday Survival Guide

by Lauren Gambino Cloth
Thumbnail image for Black Friday Survival Guide

It is a day of legend and lore. On this day, dreams really do come true with the purchase of a tiny Netbook with an equally tiny price tag. It is on this day that a shopper will make one small swipe on his or her credit card, for one giant flat screen for under [...]

Keep Reading →
 

Leopard and Leather: Fall Fashion Trends are Here!

by Lauren Gambino Cloth
Thumbnail image for Leopard and Leather: Fall Fashion Trends are Here!

Fall officially began in October , but it is just beginning to cool off here in the Valley. Finally, it’s time to think about sweaters, sleeves and…. sequins! Yes, this season is all about glitz and glamor. Below is a mini fall-fashion guide for the season’s greatest trends — big, bold and bright as they are. Consider it [...]

Keep Reading →
 

From Wash to Wear

by Kerry LePain Cloth
Thumbnail image for From Wash to Wear

Laundry is a necessary evil. It doesn’t do itself and it piles up, perpetually filling laundry baskets and never seeming to dissipate. The good thing is that doing laundry doesn’t require energy or even much effort.

Nickels and Dimes
Besides taking time, washing clothes can get expensive. Furthermore, some garments have special washing instructions, such those made [...]

Keep Reading →
 

H&M: The New Kid (Finally) on the Block

by Paige Devitt Cloth
Thumbnail image for H&M: The New Kid (Finally) on the Block

Being broke does not have to mean looking tore up from the floor up.
H&M is known for its inexpensive and constantly updated selection of clothing and accessories for men, women and children, and after years of talk, the retailer is finally opening up a store in the Valley. The store will open at noon on [...]

Keep Reading →
 

Scents and Sensibility

by Kerry LePain Cloth
Thumbnail image for Scents and Sensibility

Before delving into the complicated world of perfume selection, it’s necessary to have a bit of basic background knowledge.

Contrary to popular belief, perfume is not only for women and cologne is not specifically designed for men. Perfume and cologne simply refer to different intensities of fragrance. Body splash and aftershave are the least intense fragrances, [...]

Keep Reading →
 

Fashion Squared – In Anticipation of Barney’s New York

by Kerry LePain Cloth
Thumbnail image for Fashion Squared – In Anticipation of Barney’s New York

It’s a four-day party and you’re invited. For fashionistas, there is a popular fashion destination in the Valley – Scottsdale Fashion Square. And it’s about to get bigger and better… A whole lot better.
According to Kate Birchler, senior manager of marketing for Scottsdale Fashion Square, at 10:15 am on (10/15/09) Oct. 15, Fashion Square will premiere [...]

Keep Reading →
 

Review: Sparky Fashion Faux Pas

by Sebastien Bauge Cloth
Thumbnail image for Review: Sparky Fashion Faux Pas

I love Sparky, but I hate his fashion sense.
I understand the flaming bell bottoms, goatee and jersey, but I can’t understand why he wears white tennis shoes and catching gloves. I have no idea what a “real” Sun Devil has over his hands or feet, but Sparky could at least play to my imagination. Maybe [...]

Keep Reading →

← Previous Entries