Bryan Matthews

Holiday traffic jumps at Simon Centers.  Its collection of regional malls, premium outlets, and mills showed an active traffic increase of 2% compared to last year.   David Simon said: 'The strong economy and positive consumer sentiment, along with an attractive range of deals, festive activities, dining, and entertainment, drove traffic for our centers, brands, and retailers.  Some luxury brands in our centers saw sales increase 20-30% versus last year, while certain sportswear and athleisure brands had their best Black Friday ever and exceeded their own high expectations.' Real life shopping is still lots of fun for clothes, shoes, and beauty.   David added: 'Our data is verified by traffic counters deployed in our centers across the country and, judging from the positive start over the Thanksgiving weekend, we're excited to see a strong Holiday season taking shape.'

Gap launches a limited-edition collection of GQ's Coolest Designers on the Planet.  This iteration is Balmain, Dsquared2, MSGM, No Vacancy Inn, Officine Générale, Opening Ceremony, Stampd, and Surf is Dead reworking the classic Gap sweatshirt.  Seven hoodies and one crew neck from eight designers.  Each combines their own logo with the Gap logo using custom color palettes, graphics, figurations, distressed edges, and zip-ups.  The designs range through American stars and stripes, neon pink graphics, double-layer hoods, vivid renewals, and nostalgic reboots.   John Caruso of Gap said: 'This year, we took a fresh approach to our GQ for Gap collaboration.  Our Gap hoodie and crew neck sweatshirts are iconic American staples that have appeared in countless ad campaigns and editorials. We are so excited to show our customers how each designer re-invents this classic.' Jim Nelson of GQ said: 'This year's collection spotlights the iconic Gap sweatshirt, with collaborat

Polo Ralph Lauren reveals a 1992 Winter Stadium Collection. Animated by American athletic uniforms of the 1920s and 1930s, the archetypal Stadium collection was a salute to the spirit of the 1992 Barcelona Olympics. Defined by a red, white, and blue color block palette and signature Polo P-Wing graphic. This iteration adds black and gray for seasonal effect . Layered outwear, polos , jackets, tees, winterized pants, sweaters, knitwear, carryalls, P-Wing logo caps, a legendary color-blocked windbreaker, even dad hats and a pair of sneakers. Allusions to the 1992 collection are a cotton poplin hoodie with the original Polo Stadium graphic, and a color blocked Polo shirt reworked in Pima cotton. A hooded and seam-sealed marsh coat is one of the re-imagined styles, blending the signature Stadium aesthetic with modern performance tech.

Riccardo Tisci reveals a Burberry pre-collection for Fall/Winter 2019. Touching on streetwear and military chic, Riccardo shifts his attention to manifesting codes. A distinct focus on archive prints, house colors, and classic outerwear. Riccardo said: 'I wanted this collection to be a continuation of the story I began to tell in September.' Riccardo elaborates on animal motifs. Gorilla faces gaze at you from black t-shirts. Leopard collars on Dalmatian print car coats. Leather bridle straps, an homage to the Burberry knight-on-horseback logo, embellish trench coats and suit jackets. A faux mélange shearling coat bows to the new Burberry anti-fur code. The new TB monogram, which Riccardo worked on with Peter Saville, is abundant. Translated into dark green camouflage for a hoodie, shorts, and a cape. In finespun restatements on scarves, satin skirts, and silk blouses. The intertwined TB pops as a big logo on an orange puffer vest, and a wispy TB motif dr

Althea opens in Saks Fifth Avenue Chicago. Matthew Kenney's vegan cafe fom Venice is on the 7th floor of the Michigan Avenue store. Chicago-based vegan and vegetarian chef Kelsey Knowles heads Althea's kitchen. Matthew said: 'We adapted our dishes that we've found work over the last couple of years. I’ve been visiting Chicago since the ‘90s and was always impressed by the robust dining scene in the city. I am excited and honored to bring our plant-based cuisine there, with our first restaurant being inside such an esteemed establishment as Saks Fifth Avenue.' The name Althea is derived from the Greek word althein , meaning 'to heal'. Offering Matthew's famous Spicy Udon Noodle Soup and Heirloom Tomato and Zucchini Lasagna, plus cocktails and organic biodynamic wines and beers. Menu items like kelp noodles, kimchi dumplings, spicy udon soup, chickpea curry, and butternut squash gnocchi, are animated by cosmopolitan culinary arts.

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Burberry releases a new Christmas campaign.  Shot and directed by Juno Calypso.  Exploring tradition and ritual.  Focused in a film called ‘Close Your Eyes and Think of Christmas’.  Cast includes Kristin Scott Thomas and M.I.A, making their Burberry debut, Matt Smith, and Naomi Campbell.  Naomi's mum, Valerie Morris-Campbell, also appears.      Juno Calypso said: ‘I wanted to portray a more realistic British Christmas, but still shot through a fantasy lens.  The campaign takes you through all the key seasonal rituals, both good and bad.  That’s what brings us together.’     From the beastly British weather to family affection, late trains, and festivity, these motifs are tumbled through Juno’s subverted and surprising lens.  The campaign is grounded in classic Burberry.  From the trench coat, car coat, TB Monogram and archive-print scarves, to The Belt Bag, tailoring, and evening wear.     Naomi Campbell said: 'Over the past years, Burberry has become known for these

Skechers is named title sponsor of the 2019 Chennai Marathon.  The second largest marathon in India will be on January 6th, with over 25,000 runners.  Involvement is expected from runners around the world.       A brainchild of the Chennai Runners, this happening embraces four events.  A Full Marathon (42.195 Km) – the flagship race, a Perfect 20 Miler (32.186 Km) – a new race category for the first time in a major marathon event, a Half Marathon (21.097 Km), and a 10 Km Run.  Involution for enthusiastic, excited, first time, and experienced runners of all ages.    Rahul Vira of Skechers South Asia said: 'Our dedication has always been towards the enthusiasts of all levels, ranging from beginners in the sport to the elite athletes.  Skechers Performance with its long-standing association with major marathons around the world will try to bring in the needed value to the Skechers Performance Chennai Marathon 2019 focusing on elevating it to the next level.  An aspirational bra

Tiffany lights a 43-foot Christmas tree in Saint Pancras . Decorated with 600 replica bottles of Signature Eau de Parfum fragrance, 600 handmade paper iris flowers, and 600 white and silver Tiffany blue ornaments. The centerpiece is an animatronic 17-foot robot made of Tiffany Blue Boxes perched on a ladder adding finishing touches to the tree. The Tiffany fragrance shop below the spectacle offers every little thing from gift wrapping to custom bottle engraving. A touch of sparkle, sophistication, and magic for the holiday season, combining the brilliance and modern creativity that is Tiffany. Tiffany's Signature Eau de Barium fragrance, a profusion of iris, with notes of amber and warm vanilla-like benzoin , is diffused from the tree at key intervals each day. An immersive sensory experience for holiday shoppers and travelers alike. The animatronic 17-foot robot made of Tiffany Blue Boxes gives the holiday hero, a chrome articulated drawing figure, a help

The Patriots partner with vineyard vines.  Honoring their New England roots and love of football, vineyard vines emerges as the official style of the New England Patriots and Gillette Stadium.  Exclusive products are offered through the 2018 and 2019 seasons.  The collection comprises clothing and accessories for men, women, and children.  Also on hand at the new vineyard vines pop-up at 229 Patriot Place, next to Gillette Stadium.     Ian Murray of vineyard vines said: 'We are proud to partner with the Patriots and their outstanding organization to be the Official Style of the Patriots and Gillette Stadium.  The Krafts are true entrepreneurs and as entrepreneurs ourselves we are inspired by the organization they've built.  This partnership is also a great complement to both our role as official style of the Boston Red Sox and within the NFL our licensed product collaborations with all teams.'      Shep Murray of vineyard vines added: 'As a proud New England bran

'I could see his calm impassive face and wide-open eyes with their gaze fixed on some invisible far-distant object situated somewhere high up in space. The man did not run. He seemed to lift himself from the ground, proceeding by leaps. It looked as if he had been endowed with the elasticity of a ball, and rebounded each time his feet touched the ground. His steps had the regularity of a pendulum. He wore the usual monastic robe and toga, both rather ragged. His left hand gripped a fold of the toga and was half hidden under the cloth. His right held a phurba . His right arm moved slightly at each step, as if leaning on a stick, as though the phurba , whose pointed extremity was far above the ground, had touched it, and were actually a support.' Alexandra David-Neel

Burberry brings back the buzz with former Givenchy designer Riccardo Tisci.  His debut collection for the British label wowed critics and buyers alike.  Metallic trimmings and corset-like belts on Burberry's trademark trench coats won an especial response.   CEO Marco Gobbetti said: 'The first response from influencers, press, buyers, and customers to our new creative vision and Riccardo's Kingdom collection has been exceptional.'   Marco added the multi-year turnaround was in the first phase and translating the buzz around the brand would take time.  The full collection designed by Riccardo and his team will not be in stores until February 2019, nor will the renovation of 400 boutiques be instant.  Burberry also plans to trim the number of its outlets and exit mid-level department stores who sell boatloads of plaid scarves, but not its higher priced goods.   Burberry saw an increase in wholesale orders from Tisci's debut Kingdom collection.  Order value doubled

Marc Jacobs reveals Redux Grunge Collection 1993/2018 Marc Jacobs.  A capsule celebrating 25 years since the Spring 1993 'Grunge' collection he designed for Perry Ellis.    Marc chose to renew the collection for Resort 2019, this time for his eponymic label, saying: 'The Grunge collection epitomized the first time in my professional career I was unwavering in my determination to see my vision come to life on the runway, without creative compromise.'  26 key looks are re-issued in their entirety.  Read-to-wear, jewelry, shoes, and accessories, all made in the original prints, fabrics, and embroideries.    Playing up looks from the runway show, this troche brings the famous collection to a new audience. Created during Marc's stint at Perry Ellis, he was notoriously fired after critics panned the Spring 1993 show.  Bernadine Morris of the New York Times wrote: 'A typical outfit looks as if it were put together with the eyes closed in a very dark room.'  Criti

Puma reveals an alliance with Hot Wheels. The coaction animates Hot Wheels reinterpreted in the Puma RS-X silhouette as a celebration of the toy brand’s 50th anniversary. A partnership advocating invention through creative collaboration. Agitating design limits with retro vibes, Puma extends the RS-X range by uniting with brands that practice extreme renewal. Fusing sneaker design with Hot Wheels' contender spirit animates Puma’s legacy of redefining sports style. One of the releases sports pops of intense blue and yellow on a black upper. This colorway is animated by The Bone Shaker , released in 2006. Two other colorways are inspired by the anniversary edition Camaro , released in 2018, and the archetypal Sweet 16 collection, from 1968. The RS-X Reinvention sports a sleek mixed-material upper on a Running System midsole . The agile aesthetic is boosted by a Puma formstrip that looks like it’s in motion. This is the latest iteration of Puma's values of p