Who is Stan Smith? Everyone knows the shoe — the classic Adidas design has graced the feet of the most fashion-forward celebrities, from Kanye to Gisele. But the man who gave the shoe its name remains a largely unknown. Racked looks at Stan Smith, the former #1 ranked tennis player who put his name on the fashion world in 1971.
Take heed: Without constant vigilance, this could be your future. Brave New World author Aldous Huxley was the gatekeeper, painting a bleak picture of the dystopia to come if the people were lulled into complacency by technology and tyrannical leaders. In this 1958 interview with Mike Wallace, Mr. Huxley discusses his vision of a world where society is subservient to technology, and empty liars with pretty faces hold the reins of power — a world with frightening parallels to our own.
Before Jaws became Steven Spielberg's breakout box office hit and started the summer blockbuster revolution, it was a best-selling novel by author Peter Benchley. But like any other adaptation, the story went through several changes in its journey from the page to the screen. Cinefix gives a through breakdown of what stayed, what was cut, and what changed when Benchley and Spielberg sat down to write the script for the classic film.
Skechers is known for their comfortable, casual shoes, but they also make shoes suitable for the great outdoors. Their lineup of boots and trail shoes are crafted with water-resistant materials and rugged outsoles, with designs that range from slip-resistant, toe-protecting work boots to traction-focused sneakers. No matter the style, they all feature the brand's signature Air-Cooled Memory Foam insole for all-day comfort.
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Air travel is enough of a hassle without dealing with sub-par luggage. Informed by the founders' experience, gained at renowned brands like Louis Vuitton and Tumi, Arlo Skye makes luggage with thoughtful features like the hard-side exterior pocket of this carry-on. The aforementioned pocket is large enough to hold a 16" laptop, pullover, and other essentials, while a TSA-compliant, removable PD charger with USB-C and A ports can juice up a phone to 50% in just 30 minutes. Free-Flex zipper technology stretches up to half an inch for over-packers (or unexpected trip purchases), antimicrobial interior lining keeps contents smelling fresh, the durable, lightweight impact-resistant polycarbonate exterior keeps things protected, and virtually silent spinner wheels glide smoothly through the terminal.
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No rules, no punishments, and no secrets. The screen adaptation for the best-selling novel that everyone's mom has already read, twice, returns for a sequel that promises to be darker than the first. Jamie Dornan and Dakota Johnson are back as Christian Grey and Anastasia Steele and are trying to forget the past, while James Foley and Niall Leonard step in as the new director and writer. The film is scheduled for release February 10, 2016.
Scoring a big Hollywood face in your film is every director's dream, so why would they then try to cover them up? Sometime the fun is all in he easter eggs. Screen Rant dives into films like Kingdom of Heaven and
It gives your hair body and volume, and it does so with only five ingredients. Formulated with only Bentonite, organic shea butter, organic coconut oil, organic beeswax, and a minimal fragrance, the OXFORDhill Texture Styling Clay delivers hair a high hold with a matte finish. It coats every strand, creating hair that looks thicker, sheds less, and has enough volume to cover the scalp. Styles can be re-shaped throughout the day, and locks will remain nourished, while the natural formula soothes scalps and won't clog pores.
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Sweaters, long pants, coats — when you bundle up this winter, don't neglect your dome. Melin's Thermal Collection has a hat in every style, ruggedly constructed for protection against the cold. Melin hats are engineered to keep you comfortable and warm without the bulk. Cutting-edge materials trap heat while remaining lightweight, breathable, and water-resistant. A variety of shapes make it easy to find the right fit for the perfect blend of style and performance.
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Ken Block hates tires. He thrashes them, burns them, makes them scream — all while dodging structural concrete, trains, and even Lake Erie. The ninth installment of the Gymkhana series puts Ken and his Focus RS RX in a post-apocalyptic industrial wasteland, turning the abandoned landscape into a freestyle paradise of surgically-precise driving.
Michael Greenfield, the namesake luthier and musician of Greenfield Guitars, began his love affair with the guitar in the 1970s. Michael creates some of the finest and most unique guitars available on the planet at his shop in Montreal, and each one is as much a work of art as an instrument. Stereokroma followed Michael and his assistant Justin for five months, documenting the process of turning fine woods into even finer steel-string acoustic guitars.
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