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 Tag: Turtle Neck Sweaters ne of the big attractions at the BC Sports Hall of Fame is a life-sized mannequin of hockey star Fred (Cyclone) Taylor, the star of Vancouver's only Stanley Cup-winning team, the 1915 Vancouver Millionaires.There is a small problem, though. No Millionaires sweaters from 1915 are known to have survived. Cyclone's mannequin is actually wearing an old Ottawa Senators sweater -- the team the Millionaires beat to win the Stanley Cup.This has bothered local hard-rock singer Thor for years. Thor is such a hard-core Millionaires fan, he copyrighted the name a few years ago and has been reproducing Millionaires merchandise.Now he has produced a replica of the 1915 Millionaires sweater, which he will present to the BC Sports Hall of Fame May 1, so that the Cyclone can be shown in the proper duds.When he says a replica, he means it.The sweater is made from wool, just like in the old days, and has the 1915 "V" logo, which Thor's wife Kathryn painstakingly studied and reproduced from old photos.There are no colour photos of the Millionaires jersey, so they lifted the sweater's maroon colour off a 1920s Vancouver Lions jersey (the Millionaires became the Lions a few years after their Cup victory).They even consulted the Vancouver Heritage Foundation's True Colours heritage paint program to get the proper colour.The result is quite amazing -- a brand-new 1915 sweater."If you didn't know any better, and beat the jersey up a little bit, it could look like a true jersey that was worn by one of the Millionaires players," said Jason Beck, curator of the BC Sports Hall of Fame."They've done a fantastic job. It's as authentic a reproduction as you will find for a jersey of this period."Indeed. One of the most distinctive features of the jersey is its cream turtleneck, probably a holdover from the days when hockey was played outdoors."They would either use a crew neck or a turtle neck back then," explained Thor, whose real name is John Mikl."The elbow pads were worn over the uniform, and there's no room for shoulder pads or anything like that. They got hurt quite a bit. They would actually hit each other with sticks and break their collarbones all the time."Thor plans to produce a limited-edition reissue of the wool jersey, which will sell for about $300. If a real one still existed, it would probably be worth tens of thousands of dollars.But most Millionaires memorabilia went up in smoke when the team's home, the Denman Arena, burned down in 1936.Taylor still had a 1907 Ottawa jersey in his own collection, which he donated to the Hall in 1966 and which the mannequin wears today.Beck thinks it should remain on Taylor, because it is a genuine Taylor jersey, but says the reproduction Millionaires jersey will probably be placed in the same display.Taylor apparently did have some Millionaires jerseys in his possession, but he let his kids play with them and they eventually wore out and were thrown in the trash.The Taylor family still owns Cyclone Taylor's sports store empire. But the family doesn't seem to be big into memorabilia -- they don't have any vintage Cyclone stuff.Cyclone's grandson Mark also played in the National Hockey League with Philadelphia, Pittsburgh and Washington, but says he didn't even have any of his own jerseys until his wife found one on a website and bought for him for a birthday present.Then he tells a story from his childhood."We had Paul Henderson's stick at our house, the stick he scored the game-winning goal [with] in the Russia series [in 1972]," he recounted."I remember when we were little kids, we had it outside and were about to start playing street hockey with it, 'til my mom stopped us.I don't know why my granddad had it, but he had it for a week or something."We were just little guys, so we didn't appreciate the value of it, or the meaning behind it."

Tag: Silk Woven Tie Raise your hand if you moved into your home months or even years ago, yet you still have those paper Redi Shades on your windows.Dealing with window treatments — or not — is a major design quandary for residents and designers alike. There are so many options in window-treatment fabrics, colors and function that picking them can be overwhelming. So do-it-yourselfers often install temporary paper shades for immediate privacy and then don't give their windows a second thought.Or they do nothing at all because they are totally lost."People see window treatments as an afterthought," says Jackie Von Tobel, an interior designer and author of "The Design Directory of Window Treatments" ($60, Gibbs Smith), a reference book she intended to serve as a window-coverings guide for homeowners and interior designers. "But every single window in your house has a different set of needs, depending on its size, location and function."Selecting window treatments is a precise process that "deals with measuring and knowing how to hang rods and materials," says Toni Palmer, who has been designing luxury homes in Cherry Creek for 37 years.Window treatments also complete a room's look by adding color and movement to a space that might otherwise feel static. They can soften hard edges, enhance architecture or detract from sore spots."A lot of people have beautiful homes, but when they don't furnish them completely and never get around to window treatments, they really cheat themselves," says Nora Stewart, a 20-year residential interior designer in Denver who specializes in custom window treatments.Stewart and designer Toni Palmer used examples from Von Tobel's book to help do-it-yourselfers dress up some of the most problematic windows. Their advice should help everyday homeowners take down those Redi Shades once and for all.Bay windowsHighlands Ranch designer Nora Stewart often confronts bay windows in high-end home construction, particularly in breakfast nooks.To create a traditional look, she says, use a one piece pull-up valance and extend it over all the windows in the bay. The pull-up valance has a scalloped edge, making it appear to dance around the window and create visual movement, says this owner of Nora Stewart Interiors Inc. The goal is to treat the windows as a whole unit instead of working with them separately.If there is wall space between the windows and you have enough space at each side of the outer windows, try hanging a stationary floor-length panel between each window and on each side with a decorative rod. "It surprises people to put the long curtain panels between windows, but it creates a really cozy nook," Stewart says.Or cover the windows with a separate valance, or one long continuous valance with longer sides to create a visual anchor."People make the mistake of putting treatments right on top of the window," Stewart says. "Instead extend the treatments up to the ceiling."Toni Palmer has a bay window in the master suite of her home. She says the key is to enhance the window's architecture instead of masking it with fabric.She prefers to pair woven wood blinds with four fixed drapery panels or blinds behind a cornice or valance. One of Palmer's clients, on the other hand, wanted to soften the ceiling line near her bay window. So Palmer created a contemporary look with a serpentine, zigzag cornice board.Stacked windowsIn Colorado construction, it's common to see two or three sets of windows running the full height of a two-story house in a living room or great room. Usually there is a set of windows at floor level with another set stacked above them, Stewart says.In this case, she recommends running very long curtain panels from the ceiling all the way down to the floor.On each side of the row of windows, hang a curtain panel with a decorative rod and nice-looking support brackets. Or try short curtain rods about 24 inches wide with a finial on each end, hanging a panel from the rod with rings.For an old-world look, layer fabrics with valances, a banner or flag treatment over the panels. Or sew panels with two or three bands of complementary fabric or trim.Using panels will typically result in some empty wall space in between the upper and lower windows. To solve this problem, Stewart uses accessories such as scrolled metal brackets or oversized plates to embellish the drywall.Arched windowsNewly built homes typically have a set of three windows with a large single arched window over the top of the center window. That configuration is called a Palladian window.In one Cherry Creek home, Palmer used an arched valance cornice board to contend with a rectangular window that had a curved insert."I completed the niche instead of fighting with it," she says, "by doing a cornice board valance with drapery gathered panels that hit the floor."Simplicity is good, Palmer adds. A common mistake she sees in homes is piling on fabrics. The result is a convoluted mess. She uses Roman shades and woven wood blinds and draperies for a lighter, contemporary look and avoids heavy treatments.Stewart also suggests having a carpenter come in and remove any sheet rock between the windows. Then surround all of them with casing and put in one sill for uniformity.Allow the architecture to shine by using a multitiered valance with a higher center-point rosette, a middle-point and a lower point. Or leave the arch open.

Tag: Shoe Outsole The days of anything that looks good on the feet and does not snap into two are finally over in India. This summer, the hip-and-happening are putting their best foot forward, thanks to new technology and increased awareness about health.The new brands of footwear in the market flaunt special effects and aids like breathing technology, built-in heel and footbed support system and shock absorption points and lightweight soles.Experts put the spurt in technological innovations in footwear to acknowledgement of international brands by Indian consumers."Several factors are influencing trends in the Indian footwear segment, one of the fastest-growing consumer goods sectors, in the country. A rough estimate by major footwear manufacturers says business in quality national brands is growing at 20 percent every year," I D Musafir, managing director of M&B Footwear, a leading national footwear manufacturer.Musafir's company Geox Shoes has launched a range of formal footwear for summer with breathing technology.According to him, the soles of these shoes contain a special micro-porous membrane that absorbs and expels sweat. It is resistant to water. Sweat in the form of water vapour passes through the membrane and exits through the perforated soles. The gradual elimination of humidity from the shoe recreates a microclimate for healthy feet.The smart range of men's shoes is priced between Rs 2,985 and Rs 7,985 while the price of women's footwear begins from Rs 2,985 and goes up to Rs 5,285. The company sells its shoes in 70 countries.The company also manufactures casual canvas summer shoes, under the brand name 'Cult ID Canvas' with a flip down tongue and a built-in support system."The middle-class now has more money to spend on quality and designer footwear, the number of working women who need to wear comfortable, durable and yet trendy shoes to work has risen in cities across the country and the youth is more brand conscious than before," said Musafir.Shoes, say lifestyle pundits, are second only to clothes in terms of importance and the styles are mostly Western.Narendra Tiwari, a 40-year-old businessman who owns a firm in Greater Noida, boasts of an impressive collection of sports shoes and has just added a new pair to his wardrobe - a V-Lite multiterra sandal.It is called "Grey Core Gold", a cross between sports shoes and inter-locking toggles with free ends for air circulation."I use it on days when I do not have important appointments. It's a bit casual," he says. Tiwari forked out Rs 2,699 for the shoes that he says can take on rough terrain and wet trails with tractions.It is equipped with lightweight leathers and synthetic "uppers" and has several shock absorption points at the heel and the forefront. The jolts and the impacts of walking on uneven surface are cushioned by the lightweight mid-soles and outsole, he explains pointing to the aids.The footwear industry this summer is operating on the troika of technology-aided high performance, quality and comfort. Shoe manufacturers say footwear has now become a lifestyle accessory more than the traditional shield for the feet that can be purchased from any shoe-shop across the street."Customers are looking for performance, longevity, relevance and the user-friendliness of the products. Style is little low on the list of priorities," Hemant Sachdeva, managing director of Chogori India, which is marketing V-Lite.He will introduce three new footwear brands in a couple of months in the country.Bata India, one of the oldest and the biggest footwear companies in India, has launched two new brands of shoes that the company spokesperson describes as durable, flexible, easy on the feet and sophisticated. 'Flexible' for women, priced at Rs.1,999, is a new comfort shoe that offers lightness and speed while walking.A new footwear line for men, 'Westminster', is a range of handcrafted shoes fitted with specialised sandwich soles to create an acupressure effect."There has been a shift in the pattern of spending on consumer accessories. People are willing to shell out more money on footwear, nearly Rs 1,500 to Rs 2,000 on an average. It has fuelled the demand for long-term value for money," says Sachdeva.

 Tag: Rubber Heel If you haven’t yet read the profile of Lehman CFO Erin Callan by the Journal’s Susanne Craig, do. It was filled with great details. The photo also had a telling one: Ms. Callan’s high, high heels.Immediately my mind raced with questions: Does she wear those to work, or keep them under her desk? What if she has a meeting across town? Does she switch into sneaks, and with or without socks? Does she carry a briefcase that can fit the shoes, or a luxury tote? If she does the tote and switch, where and when does she make the change?Selecting just-right shoes for the day is a Juggle taxer for women. (Perhaps for men too, but I’d wager that while Allen Edmonds may not be Geox, men don’t contend with the same comfort differential that women face.) Like most New Yorkers, I spend a decent chunk of time on the pavement getting where I need to go. So as I ponder each morning what to wear, I try to factor in how much walking I’ll need to do. Not much, and I can pull off the skirt with heels. A lot, and maybe I’ll go with slacks with more-comfortable shoes. Problem is, you can’t always predict.As for getting to work, I wear “function” shoes in transit, and switch to “form” once I arrive. But there are complications. If I need to get around town, there’s the stress of deciding whether to stay in the office shoes or switch and tote. And where to make the switch out of the sneaks? Sidewalk? Ladies room? Subway?Sure, summer can be easier. A gladiator sandal or ballet flat (are those still in style?) can be both sleek and comfortable. But they still might not deliver needed support on city streets.Then there’s this wrinkle — I keep a wardrobe’s worth of shoes at the office. But come that occasional Saturday night when I actually have plans, too often the just-right strappy sandals or my black boots are still under my desk.I confess to investing more mental time in this than one should. Perhaps I should just buy cloddy, comfy shoes and be done with it. But to me that defeats the purpose of putting on a great suit.

RAWALPINDI: The artworks of Fatima Jinnah Women University’s (FJWU) Bachelors of Computer Arts (BCA) students were exhibited at the new academic block of the university on Wednesday.FJWU Vice Chancellor (VC) Prof Dr Saeeda Asadullah Khan inaugurated the exhibition, which was a magnificent show of creativity, innovation and professional approach of the BCA students.In total 22 students took part in the exhibition and exhibited their art pieces in different disciplines including photography, textile, graphic design, 3-dimensional animated movies, game designs and documentaries.Ms Zarin Gul, FJWU BCA department chairperson, Ms Surriya, Ms Hina Ali, Ms Ambreen Afzal, Imran Khattak, Ms Naureen Mumtaz, Zarar Babri and Kashif Kamal were supervisors of the artworks.Marriam Azeem displayed her work highlighting Manto’s work through conceptual digital photography.Six dissertations were displayed in the discipline of textile design including “Recreating Standard Jaquard Patterns” by Saba Mushtaq, “Inspirations from South American parrots for Sari Designs” by Mehwish Qizilbash, “Study of Virginia Creeper and Morning Glory on trendy semi-formal wear” by Beenish Humayun, “Fusion of Fonts for Fashion Accessories” by Sadaf Bashir, “Truck art an apparel for teenagers” by Rabia Khurshid and “Bridal Cushions” by Asma Binte Ajjaz.Four dissertations in the discipline of graphic design included “Campaign against drinking water pollution” by Anam Syed, “Islamabad: old roots, new beginnings” by Sabeen Abbas, “Commonalities between Gandhara motifs and modern jewellery” by Aliza Perveiz Qureshi and an informational campaign by Amina Masood titled “Sign and symbols system for jungle kingdom”.Rabia Mukhtar, Sundus Shujaat and Nadira Khanam displayed their works in the field of game design. They had made interactive games on “Training for interior and exterior designing,” “Science games for class 6 and 7” and “Analysis of aptitude through game.”Shamsa Kanwal, Sawera Aslam Mir, Nosheen Raza and Quratul Ain displayed their 3-dimesnsional animated movies while Rabia Mazhar, Ayesha Maqsood, Samman Nazir and Nosheen Ahmad had made documentaries.The artworks displayed in the exhibition were very distinctive and full of expressions, as the young artistic had tried their level best to translate their emotions and ideas into fabulous works portraying colours of life in an exclusive and splendid manner.While speaking on the occasion, the FJWU VC termed the exhibition an impressive and unique showcase of students’ tremendous efforts.