See Jack Shop has the goods on the latest styles, trends and tips from around the web:
~ Let’s hold onto summer for a bit longer with some last minute warm weather advice. Will blogged about adding ties with white, silver and cream-colored bases in his summer tie rack as well as tricks to pulling off the look.
~The Sartorialist has spotted silk shorts this summer and hopes there will be more options next season. What’s the attraction? Scott Schuman loves the color and prints of silk along with its natural shine. Hm, this presents a fine line between shorts and boxers.
~ The most-watched event in television history “made few waves” in the fashion world according to Cheryl Lu-Lien Tan of the Wall Street Journal. Tan takes note of the worldwide runway show of sorts at opening ceremony of the Beijing Summer Olympics and ponders the lack of memorable fashion statements. See for yourself on the newspaper’s slideshow.
~ The fashion world is all about looking for the best next thing and it all starts with the minds behind the labels. Meet Papermag’s favorite new young designers and get a preview of what the six of them have out for fall.
~ Nike Sportswear has upgraded the label’s iconic styles according to Thrillist. The blog describes a few of the pieces from herringbone-treaded Cortez runner to a nylon lightweight Windrunner jacket. Freshness says Nike’s newest NSW Pinnacle collection will be in the upcoming months.
