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Haters of saggy pants have been trying to raise waists for years. After complaints from the ACLU (civil liberties) and NAACP (racism) rolled in, and a Florida judge ruled it is unconstitutional to deny people the right to wear pants loose and low, it seemed the saggy-pants side had won. But now Senator Eric Adams, from New York state, has a new tactic: he's put up six billboards in Brooklyn that Read more
Not many people dare to wear genie pants, but say that to Sienna Miller. At the Hugo Boss Orange fragrance appearance in Spain, the bohemian actress donned a white pair with a black blazer, gray tee, and light blue heels from Maison Martin Margiela. She also threw on a wide black bangle for a bold yet minimal statement. Genie pants are popular in Spain, so I'm sure the audience loved her look, Read more
In 2008, 72 percent of voters in Riviera Beach, FL, passed a ban on pants that ride below the waist exposing skin or underwear. But wait: turns out loose waistbands are a civil liberty. A judge ruled this week that the ordinance violated the 14th amendment of the constitution, because there was no legitimate government interest in the law regulating style. The city argued that the ban on saggy Read more
The last time I asked you about these style pants, you all hated it. Baggy and saggy pants are definitely not for everyone but I dare you try it. So, how low would you go? If you're swaying on the avant garde tip, I'd suggest you hone in your eccentric glamour with a pair of crotch dropping jodhpurs. If you're still on the fence — like me— try a more subdued version with a pair of crisp Read more
For Paul & Joe's Fall 2012 collection, Sophie Albou showed a luxe menswear-inspired line filled with louche trousers, baggy overcoats, pajama suiting, and plenty of feminine touches to temper the mood. Wearability was key; cropped bomber coats were paired with skinny pants, oversized leopard-print trousers were styled with slouchy sweaters, and printed sheath dresses were tempered with long Read more
Nicolas Ghesquière showed off a sporty Space Age collection for Balenciaga's Fall 2012 collection, comprised of baggy metallic pants, sheer dresses, and boxy structured coats. "We imagined this Balenciaga Inc. company [in the '80s] and then we started to identify the functions the staff have and the clothes they would wear — the space-age sweatshirt girls were the spies infiltrating the Read more
It was all about baggy cuts and luxe fabrics at Diesel Black Gold's Fall showing today at Pier 57. Designer Sophia Kokosalaki stayed true to the brand's rock 'n' roll aesthetic, showing a range of printed skinnies, oversized cuffed leather pants, and a lot of leopard. Inspired by "vintage B-movies," Kokosalaki took it to the streets with an assortment of paint-splattered pants, low-slung leather Read more
Sonia Rykiel channeled the '20s for its Spring collection under the new creative direction of April Crichton. Filled with happy yellow hues and pretty watercolor prints, Crichton created a beautiful mix of pleated dresses and gowns, silk culottes, and loose trousers. To temper the softness, high-placed slits added a subtle, sexy touch. There were also some patterned sweater knits and a sweet lace Read more
If you were ever looking for the definitive guide on music festival garb, DSquared2's Spring 2012 collection is for you. The show — complete with a wet and muddy runway — showed mud-splattered jeans, models carrying beers, festival bracelets, leather pants, and high-heeled wellies. It was designers Dan and Dean Caten's ode to street style and it was done right mixing influences from around Read more
Gaining and losing weight is really about math. In order to lose a pound, you must burn or cut out 3,500 calories per week (500 calories a day). Unfortunately on the other side of the equation, if you consistently overeat an extra 500 calories each day . . . well . . . that's how you end up not fitting into your pants. Calories add up, and here is a simple breakdown to illustrate how easy it can Read more
