Brady is the new face (feet) of ugg for Men, something that we were not sure existed.

The Patriots’ quarterback has yet to face game action (he’s expected to play Thursday against the Bucs) but he’s having no problems making headlines.

Once the pictures of Brady’s latest advertising endeavor were released they spread through the Twittersphere faster than, well, literally faster than Tom Brady. Because he’s not that nimble.

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Fashion law, which takes up the lion’s share of this writer’s work day, definitely got its due this week. Top fashion lawyer Staci Riordan of Fox Rothschild LLP officially declared fashion law a “movement,” just six years after the very phrase “fashion law” drew laughter from her friends and colleagues. Meanwhile, legal industry blog Above The Law interviewed yours truly about what exactly “fashion law” is, and asked whether there’s “room for other lawyers in the fashion law space.” My response: fashion usually “cannot be the sole focus of one’s practice”; however, if this week is any indication, that may soon change.

Meanwhile, halfway across the world… A little bird (maybe an emu – those are Australian, right?) – tweeted that 80’s pop music duo Roxette’s effort to register its band name as a trademark for clothing has been opposed by… Ugg? It’s difficult to decide which is the more befuddling question: 1) (How) does Roxette still exist? 2) Why in the world (or at least the Southern Hemisphere) would UGG have a problem with the faded Swedish stars using their own group name in connection with apparel? UGG, just listen to your heart and let Roxette have its trademark.

Sieht warm und kuschelig aus & durch die Lederleggins bekommt das Outfit dennoch einen “Fashion Charakter”.  ugg-Boots, Stepp-Jacke und Schal trägt sie Ton-in-Ton in schwarz – Der Materialmix macht hier die Abwechslung und die klassische Longbluse sowie der lässige Cardigan lassen Emma angezogen, aber absolut nicht overdressed aussehen. Nagellack von Uslu Airlines. Dank ihres neuen Haarschnitts kann die zierliche Schauspielerin aber auch noch so minimal gestyled sein – ein gewisses “Trendpotenzial” schwingt immer mit.

Lässiges Herbststyling a la Emma Watson

Mit Cardigan von Samsøe & Samsøe, Longsleeve (Selected Femme) und bequemer Cord-Pants (J Brand /Stylebob) hat Miss Parker gut lachen. Für das aktuelle Wetter ist sie genau richtig gekleidet. Tasche von Nica und Tuch von Object runden den Look ab und für alle Fälle – auch im Herbst soll die Sonne ja mal scheinen – darf die Sonnenbrille (Dsquared2 via Stylebob) nicht fehlen. Die in Handarbeit hergestellten Schuhe des Londoner Label bestehen zu 100% aus natürlichen Materialien; Merinowolle und hochwertige Leder machen die Boots zu langlebigen (und ökologisch korrekten) Begleitern durch die ungemütliche Jahreszeit!

Sarah Jessica Parker lässig mit MOU Boots

uggs were supposed to be functional shoes, for romping around in the snow and staying warm when the heater breaks. Those functions, and those functions alone. The boots have become, however, a statement "It" item utilized for Fashion purposes probably more than functional purposes these days. You know an item like this is destined for continued success when chicks in hot, muggy towns like Austin, Texas, wear them year-round with denim skirts, like they’re flip-flops, to look sexy. You also know their success can’t be stifled when the company that owns them pulls in $813 million in revenue in a year, as the company that owns Uggs did in ‘09. And you know they’re here to stay when companies like Jimmy Choo start making embellished, fringed $600 versions of the things. The craze has swept the muggy city of Hong Kong, where important fancy department store Lane Crawford saw the boots sell out within a month last year.

The Wall Street Journal reports:

“I would say we were somewhat surprised at how intense the reaction was,” says Peter Nichols, senior buyer for Lane Crawford’s designer shoes department. “Clearly the consumer had been waiting for it.”

One look at these boots, though, raises the question of whether the fad will ever die. The thick, ungainly boots can cut off a woman’s legs in a most unflattering way — resembling two stuffed animals gnawing at the feet. Meanwhile the inner layer of fleece seems appropriate only for snowstorms, and hardly useful in the winters of Hong Kong, where temperatures rarely fall below 18 degrees Celsius.

Nichols adds that he believes "ugg Boots are here to stay," and that “Whether you love them or not, they are definitely a part of the footwear conscience." Has anyone considered that maybe, just maybe, the Jimmy Choo collaboration will kill their appeal?

UPPER WEST SIDE — Betsey Johnson’s SoHo store will serve cocktails and desserts until 11 p.m. for Fashion’s Night Out on Friday, but there’s no party at the store’s Columbus Avenue location.

The Upper West Side may be the new home of Fashion Week, but many of the neighborhood’s boutiques are skipping one of the week’s highlights, Fashion’s Night Out, when retailers stay open late and host parties for shoppers.

They say it doesn’t make sense to hold Fashion’s Night Out parties in a neighborhood that’s more family-friendly than fashion-forward.

"It’s not really bumpin’ at night," said Callie Eisenbrandt, assistant manager at Theory on Columbus Avenue and West 71st Street. "People are at home with their kids."

Theory’s Upper West Side location will stay open later than usual for Fashion’s Night Out, but the store’s real Fashion’s Night Out soiree will go down at its Meatpacking District location, where champagne will flow to a DJ’s beats, Eisenbrandt said.

The ugg store on Columbus Avenue and West 67th Street tried hosting a Fashion’s Night Out event last year, but it was so slow that the store decided against it this time around, said sales associate Chad Harris.

"(The Upper West Side) isn’t really a fashion destination," Harris said.

Instead Ugg is putting the fashion focus on its SoHo location, where the store will unveil a new alliance with shoe designer Jimmy Choo.

The Upper West Side may be the new home of Fashion Week, but stores like Theory aren’t planning big Fashion’s Night Out parties in the neighborhood. (DNAinfo/Leslie Albrecht)

Likewise, Kiehl’s Upper West Side store isn’t participating in Fashion’s Night Out, but in the East Village, its hosting karaoke and an appearance by singer Jordin Sparks.

Paige Denim’s Columbus Avenue location will serve champagne and cupcakes for Fashion’s Night Out, but designer Paige Adams-Geller won’t be making a personal appearance there. That’s only happening at the store’s SoHo and Meatpacking District’s locations.

"This is kind of the quieter neighborhood of our three stores, but our other locations are definitely having a good time (for Fashion’s Night Out)," said Paige Denim manager Adrienne Kupka. "On the Upper West Side you have more restaurants, more delis, other things going on, but downtown their focus is on fashion."

But the more neighborhoody feel has been a boon for Paige Denim, Kupka noted. While Paige’s downtown stores attract plenty of foot traffic from tourists, on the Upper West Side the store has been able to build a client base of repeat customers, Kupka said.

The high-end denim retailer has performed "surprisingly well" since opening in June on the Upper West Side, Kupka said. "I thought it would take a while for the neighborhood to warm up, but it hasn’t."

Whether you are a high street shopper or a luxury brand addict, you will find the most irresistible variety this season. Nothing can do more for a woman’s self-esteem than a pair of stilettos. And nothing can lift a dress more than the right match in shoes.

Manolo Blahnik comes straight from shoe heaven. His new Anastasia inspired by Greece is ultra colourful and super cool. A plain black number with this shoe, as I said before, it is a silent weapon.

Flowers are big on shoes and sandals this season. Miu Miu has black patent leather mid-heel shoes with big metallic flowers on either side inspired by Mary Poppins. However over-the-top they may sound; they have an edgy feel to them. Valentino has pretty white sandals with monochromatic flowers. Have you seen Christian Louboutin’s over-the-knee boots with the trademark red sole? They may convey the promise of keeping your knee warm in cold subzero temperatures but I honestly thought they had a hookerish feel to them when I first saw them. But the salesgirl promises that they will grow on you.

These over-the-knee, long, long boots are a part of most collections this season, Jimmy Choo 24/7, Alaia, Giuseppe Zanotti to name a few. Alaia’s metallic gladiator sandals are a sure shot winner.

Peep-toe shoes are still big. Skin colour shoes, which give a sense of leg lengthening, are not going out of vogue in a hurry either. Simply because they do what they are supposed to — make a woman’s legs look long and glam. Super high heels, peep toe sandals, ballerina pumps, flats, very bling yet completely desirable.

However, Clogs are the one look I have never been able to appreciate. It is uncomfortable, impossible to walk with on cobbled streets and makes even the most gracious legs look boxy. Ask a man and he will tell you that pencil heels win over clogs or wedges hands down. If there is one shoe company which employs marketing geniuses, its ugg shoes. How on earth can a shoe be so ugly and sell so much? Incredible. Pick any location worldwide and you will see people waiting for hours outside the store for a pair of uggs. The positioning that ‘yes the shoe is ugly but ultra-comfortable’ has definitely touched a deep, aching chord in most consumers. My pursuit for the perfect pair of shoes is still on. Anyone with any answers?

The 27-year-old actress showed off her stunning legs in a blue, red and white belted dress and high heels while shooting scenes for the final series of Secret Diary of a Call Girl.

The former pop star looked sultry as she wore her thick blonde hair loose and complemented the outfit with a black leather handbag.

All in a day’s work: Billie Piper shows off her stunning legs as she films scenes in south London for Secret Diary Of A Call Girl

Wearing heavy make-up which accentuated her plump lips, the mother-of-one squinted in the sunshine as she filmed the scenes in south London yesterday.

But hours of wearing high heels clearly took its toll and Miss Piper was later seen sporting ugg Boots but wearing the same dress.

Earlier in the week the actress was the picture of sophistication, despite her call girl character, when she pulled off a Parisian-inspired modern retro look.

Touting for business: Billie Piper leans into a parked car while playing Belle De Jour

Take the weight off: Later during the day’s filming, Billie ditched her high heels in favour of the comfort off ugg boots

She strutted around central London in the 1920s black silk wide leg pant suit, accompanied by a white vintage fur cape and heels.

Miss Piper was filming the fourth and final series of the hit ITV2 show, which is allegedly paying her a whopping £400,000 to play the high-class escort.

She was accessorised to perfection with a 1940s head piece that held back her slick hair bun, which was garnished with crystal embroidery.

Her crystal earrings hung delicately as she strolled around holding a modern patent red Mulberry satchel, which matched her classic red nails.

Escort-elegance: Billie Piper exuded glamour in the modern-retro ensemble while filming in central London

Final series: Billie is filming the final series of the hit ITV2 show in central London

The British series has also been a hit in America and has led to interest for the show to be developed into a film.

Billie’s character, known as Belle de Jour, seems to have taken her Style to the next level in the final series, which has seen her filming around London for the past week.

Despite her character’s controversial career, she definitely displays an elegant side to the escort business.

Posted: Aug 25, 2010

For the 2010 Fall/Winter season, Christian Louboutin is releasing their Rantus Orlato model in several different types of fabric and patterns. Having already incorporated studs on a different men’s high-top sneaker in the past, the French luxury brand explores a leopard-print upper as one of their design aesthetics for the Rantus Orlato. More than likely you will soon see your favorite rapppers rocking these everywhere.  The sneaker will feature their famous red sole with the company’s signature logo, and will be available for purchase at Christian Louboutin flagship stores and select high-end retailers.

In Zusammenarbeit mit dem Bundesverband der Deutschen Schuhindustrie hat das Deutsche Schuhinstitute eine Studie durchgeführt, für die insgesamt 10.400 Füße untersucht wurden. Mit dem Deutschen Fußreport macht das DSI auf diese alarmierenden Zahlen aufmerksam und legte gleich eine breit angelegte Informationskampagne auf: die Initiative „Passender Schuh“. Durch ein auf- und erklärendes Bucht und durch gezielte Medienarbeit soll die Bevölkerung auf die Gesundheit ihrer Füße aufmerksam gemacht werden.

Zwei Drittel aller Deutschen tragen Schuhe, die ihnen viel zu groß sind. Dabei sind zu große Schuhe für den Menschen ebenso schädlich wie zu kleine. Das kaum der richtige Schuh an deutschen Füßen zu finden ist, erklärt sich die Studie dadurch, dass die Menschen in den letzten Jahrzehnten größer und fülliger geworden sind. Dadurch haben sich die auch die Anforderungen an die Bekleidung geändert. Während die Kleidergrößen immer wieder angepasst wurden, zuletzt war das 2009 der Fall, ist dies bei den Schuhgrößen nicht passiert. Auf der anderen Seite hat die Studie aber ergeben, dass nicht unbedingt die Füße der Menschen auch größer geworden sind, sonder das sich das Volumen, die Breite und der Umfang der Füße vergrößert hat.

Um den perfekten Schuh zu bekommen, muss es aber nicht unbedingt eine Maßanfertigung sein. Ein gutes Beratungsgespräch in einem Fachgeschäft kann an dieser Stelle schon den richtigen Schuh ans Tageslicht bringen. Zudem kann man durch Einlagen von einem Orthopäden Fehlstellungen gut ausgleichen.