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Young collegians are heading back to campus and for us graduates the look for fall feels very reminiscent of school days. It’s game time, and fashion brands like Moschino, DKNY, and Band of Outsiders have taken their inspiration from the football stadiums and playing fields with chic and sporty varsity jackets, letterman sweaters, duffle coats, striped team scarves and gloves to keep you warmed up and filled with good cheer on those crisp fall days ahead.

LEFT COLUMN: DKNY STRIPED COTTON JERSEY DRESS $160; BURBERRY BRIT HOODED WOOL DUFFLE $995; Y-3 FUTURE SPORT SHOPPER $235: CENTER COLUMN: MOSCHINO LEATHER-PANELED WOOL-BLEND BOMBER JACKET $2895; JOSEPH SUEDE-TRIMMED WOOL TRACK PANTS $475; BAND OF OUTSIDERS MERINO WOOL-BLEND CARDIGAN $525; VANS BOAST GLOVES $14; RIGHT COLUMN: SLATER ZORN VARSITY STRIPED CASHMERE SCARF $195; ADIDAS ORIGINALS GAZELLE $60; DION LEE STRIPED RIBBED-KNIT SWEATER $380; MIU MIU HOODED QUILTED SHELL VEST $1295

 

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Continuing with Spring Training and our countdown to summer, it’s all about motivation. There is no better way than some fun new gear and apparel to get you going. Who wouldn’t want to swim in a sleek new suit, bike on a hot set of wheels or run in cushy new pair of kicks! Outside or in, here are a few of our favorite items to get you feeling sporty and looking fit as we get closer to the body baring months ahead!

ROW 1: TECHNOGYM WELLNESS BALL $225. We have never seen a Physio Ball quite so chic as this Italian model from TechnoGym. Featuring a zip-off matte black honeycomb cover and carrying case, the ball doubles as a chair that engages and works the core muscles while sitting as well. The ball comes with a training guide of exercises accessed through your smart phone. POC BLADE LARSSON EDITION $250. Designed primarily for road biking, these mod looking sport frames are lightweight, durable and flexible. The lens tints are optimized with enhanced contrast to spot irregularities, holes and gravel on the road. Anti-fog and repellent treatments help keep dirt, grime and water off the lenses, while rubber inserts and an adjustable nose piece keep frames in place.

ROW 2: SPEEDO ENDURANCE LIGHT LASER CUT $66. Lightweight and quick drying, this chlorine resistant swimsuit stays bright and resists sagging and snagging. Its sleek silhouette is enhanced by thin straps, a low cut back and laser cut sides, for extra resistance while training. XFINITY FITNESS BAND $30. Voted Gear of the Year in 2013 by Runners World magazine, this multi-purpose training tool is designed for both strengthening and stretching. Made of a pliable silicone-rubber, the “Change Your Grip, Change Your Resistance” design means you only need one band. The six loops allow multiple hand and foot options and an endless variety of exercises. The Xfinity Fitness Band comes packaged with six 20-minute fitness workouts on two DVDs and includes a 30-day meal guide. Y-3 FS MESH BACKPACK $300. Rugged yet urban, this luxe and sporty backpack features a large main compartment perfect for all your gym gear. A padded laptop sleeve, zip pockets for smaller items, mesh and bungee elastics hold all your other daily essentials too. Read More

 

The Toggle Coat

 

BURBERRY BRIT ~ WOOLRICH 

toggle coat by saint laurent and j.crew

SAINT LAURENT ~ J.CREW 

toggle coat by y-3 and merrell

Y-3 ~ MERRELL

The toggle or duffle coat is a sporty classic for both men and women. It is a perennial favorite of fashion houses and outdoor brands alike, and owes its popularity to the British Royal Navy who made the coat standard issue during World War I. The distinguishing features of the duffle coat were designed for functionality. The wooden toggles could be easily fastened and unfastened while wearing gloves in cold weather at sea and the oversized hood offered enough room to wear over a Naval cap.

The same design prevails today and this fall season, brands from Saint Laurent and Burberry to Woolrich and Merrell have brought us their interpretations of this timeless classic. Here are our six picks for the season’s best toggle coats.

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ROW 1: BURBERRY BRIT WOOL DUFFLE COAT $995. Available in a wide array of colors, this classic pure wool duffle coat is lined with Burberry’s iconic beige and red check. It features all the traditional details such as toggle closure, oversize flap pockets and lined hood. WOOLRICH WOMENS BRISTOL DUFFLE COAT $229. This duffle coat from the iconic heritage brand, Woolrich, is constructed with a double-faced wool blend and features a fleece-lined hood, front zipper and storm flap for extra protection against wind and cold.

ROW 2: SAINT LAURENT $2950. Hedi Slimane’s duffle coat for Saint Laurent is beautifully tailored from Italian wool and celebrates all the traditional elements of the toggle with his inimitably chic style. J.CREW CONVERTIBLE TOGGLE COAT $398. Gotta love high-low, and in the less pricier range is this classic toggle from J.Crew which features a convenient zip-off hood.

ROW 3: Y-3 LITE TAFT COAT $ 525. The Y-3 Lite Taft Coat blends traditional styling with contemporary materials. The taffeta body is padded with warm PrimaLoft insulation and accented with a toggle button placket and touches of faux leather. MERRELL HAVEN DUFFLE COAT $199. Available in 3 colors, the Haven from Merrell blends the traditional elements of the duffle coat with the reliable warmth of a winter parka. Insulated and water resistant, this wooly twill coat is very warm, with a style at ease in town or the country.

 

Think Pink

 

DUVETICA JACK PURCELL ATHLETA SONY TORY BURCH RAPHA RAYBAN MOXI LOLLY Y3 ASICS POC COURREGES SOREL

 

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. In support, many sport and fashion brands like ASICS, RALPH LAUREN, NEW BALANCE, OAKLEY, SPEEDO and TORY BURCH, just to name a few, have partnered with different charities to create products of which a portion of the sales go to breast cancer research. Even for those brands that simply have pink in their palette, it’s a great time to wear this commemorative color in support of family, friends, and those we don’t know at all, to show we are all on the same team. So whether walking or running, skiing or snowboarding, biking or skating, punch it up with some pink and let’s all do our part to support this critical cause.

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LEFT COLUMN: DUVETICA DOWN JACKET $695. This shiny fuchsia hooded down jacket is hot look for cold days to come; MOXI LOLLY ROLLER SKATES $299. These old school leather roller skates are padded for comfort and feature a universal metal plate with bolt-on toe-stop and clear MDI outdoor wheels; Y-3 PICK UP AND GO SHOPPER $105. Lightweight and packable, this cotton twill tote with mesh side pockets is perfect for carrying groceries, gym clothes and other daily necessities; POC FORNIX SKI HELMET $160 WITH CORNEA GOGGLES $150. The award winning Fornix is a lightweight, reinforced and well-ventilated helmet, with a size adjustment system that creates a customized fit. The Cornea goggles feature the innovative POC lenses which attach on the outside of the frame to enlarge the field of view.

CENTER COLUMN: CONVERSE JACK PURCELL PINK WASHED OX SNEAKERS $56. Classic Jack Purcells pop in bright pink with washed-cotton uppers for a fun vintage look; ATHLETA NEON STRIPED RACERBACK TANK $49. A soft, stretchy, stripy tank that features built-in support and a wicking, chafe-free seamless design; RAY-BAN ORIGINAL AVIATOR SUNGLASSES $195. Gold metal frame with polarized pink crystal lenses look great and provide 100% UV protection; ASICS GT-1000 2PR $100. ASICS has teamed up with Christina Applegate’s Right Action for Women to help provide assistance to those at increased risk for breast cancer. From Oct. 1-31 Asics will donate $2 per pair of shoes, and $1 for every bra and pair of socks sold, with a guaranteed donation of $100,000 and up to $125,000, of specially marked ASICS products. COURREGES FACE PRINT T-SHIRT $285. Chic and sporty is this slim-fit, boat neck cotton shirt.

RIGHT COLUMN: SONY CYBER-SHOT TX3 $259. Waterproof, dustproof, shockproof and freezeproof, this Sony Cyber-shot is a tough but colorful camera that features a 3.3″ OLED touchscreen, 18.2 megapixels, Magnifying Glass Plus and AVCHD™ 1080/60i video; TORY BURCH DIP-DYE LOGO JACQUARD SCARF $185. Created in partnership with The Breast Cancer Research Foundation, 20% of purchase of this cotton and silk blend scarf, in additon to a number of other items, will be donated to support the cause (up $30,000); RAPHA HI-VIS CYCLING GILET $160. Available for both men and women, this cycling vest is DWR water and wind repellent, and designed for high visibility in low winter light and at night;  SOREL GLACY EXPLORER $135. These waterproof suede and canvas boots are apres-ski inspired. A full fleece lining and waterproof breathable construction will keep feet dry and toasty for all your snowy activities.

 

 
 

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