The brand was formally founded in 1991 in Osaka, Japan, by Hidehiko Yamane although the research and planning necessary to reproduce the perfect pair of vintage jeans had been going on for several years prior to this. Yamane was trained as a tailor but his love for vintage jeans and his disappointment with the mass-produced modern versions led him firstly to the vintage clothing export business and then, revolutionarily, to start putting together the elements required to reproduce vintage-style jeans. This needed the gathering together of various bits of machinery, none of which had been produced for the last 40 years, which are required to make authentic vintage jeans.

The initial production line allowed about 14 pairs of jeans a day to be produced and each of them was lovingly hand-painted with the now famous seagull logo (Kamome) by Yamane himself. Evisu (also written as Evis or Ebisu) is the name of the Japanese folk god of money who is usually portrayed with a fish and a fishing rod. His name was selected for the new venture as money and fishing are two of Yamane's five favorite things (the others being beer, women and golf - in no particular order).

Although initially Evisu was more a labour of love than a commercial venture, Evisu jeans captured the imagination of the detail-obsessed Japanese fashion crowd, spurring a revival of interest in vintage denim which has now spread across the world. In the early 90's Yamane introduced a tailoring line, followed by fishing and golf lines. In 1999, he introduced a ladies fashion line called Evisu Donna to complete the development of Evisu as a full-fashion range going far beyond a jeans brand. Evisu now has 65 shops in Japan.

The jeans range in cost between 150 and 1000 USD.

In addition to jeans, the company also makes t-shirts, sweatshirts, jackets, shoes, and accessories. In March, 2006, the company and Yamane was reported to Tokyo District Public Prosecutor's Office along with another firm on suspicion of tax evasion. Yamane and the two firms stand accused of concealing more than 500 million yen of income as well as evading some 160 million yen in taxes over three years

Evisu's most known collection is the "Heritage Collection." This particular collection of jeans displays unique yellow and orange stitching. The jeans are designed to have a loose fit. Another Evisu collection is called "Evisu Heritage Unchangeable" collection, which is a collection specialized on their Raw Denim. These jeans use tan stitching unlike the "Heritage collection," and are meant to be worn low on the hips.

Evisu

Type	Public
Founded	1988
Headquarters	Osaka, Japan
Key people	Hidehiko Yamane, founder
Industry	Textile
Products	Footwear Accessories

G-Star was originally named Gap Star but decided to change their name upon going international. The brand specializes in making RAW denim. This is an unwashed, untreated denim in which all jeans start out as after being constructed. G-star is highly influenced by military clothing, inspiration of their designs come from vintage military apparel bought around the world. Some examples include special mobile phone pockets, and zippered arm pockets on jackets.

G-Star's flagship store is located in New York City.

G-Star was originally named Gap Star but decided to change their name upon going international. The brand specializes in making RAW denim. This is an unwashed, untreated denim in which all jeans start out as after being constructed. G-star is highly influenced by military clothing, inspiration of their designs come from vintage military apparel bought around the world. Some examples include special mobile phone pockets, and zippered arm pockets on jackets.

G-Star's flagship store is located in New York City.

In the militarain periods, particularly the later half of the 19th century and up until the first World War, the belt was strictly a decorative part of the uniform, particularly among officers. In the armed forces of Prussia, Crimea, and other Eastern European nations, it was common for officers to wear extremely tight, wide belts around the waist, on the outside of the uniform. These tightly cinched belts served to draw in the waist and give the wearer a trim physique, emphasizing wide shoulders and a pouting chest. Often the belt served only to emphasize a waist made small by a corset worn under the uniform, a practice which was common especially during the Crimean Wars and was often noted by soldiers from the Western front. Political cartoonists of the day often portrayed the tight waist-cinching of soldiers to comedic effect, and some cartoons survive showing officers being corsetted by their inferiors, a practice which surely was uncomfortable but deemed to be necessary and imposing.

In modern times, men started wearing belts in the 1920s, as trouser waists fell to a lower, natural line. Before the 1920s, belts served mostly a decorative purpose, and were associated with the military. Today it is common for men to wear a belt with their trousers; women tend to wear them for more decorative functions.

Since the mid 1990s, the practice of sagging has been popular at times among young men and boys. This fashion trend consists of wearing the trousers very low on the hips, often exposing the underwear and buttocks of the wearer. This urban style, which has roots tracing to prison gangs and the prohibition of belts in prison, due to their use as weapons and devices for suicide) has remained popular into the 21st century, particularly among pubescent boys. A belt may or may not be worn with this style - if a belt is used, it is cinched tightly at the mid-buttock region, with the effect that the trousers of the wearer are being held up by genitalia underneath. Many public schools now enforce belt-wearing, often only for the male population, and requiring the belts to be worn tightly at waist level with a tucked-in shirt.

In the militarain periods, particularly the later half of the 19th century and up until the first World War, the belt was strictly a decorative part of the uniform, particularly among officers. In the armed forces of Prussia, Crimea, and other Eastern European nations, it was common for officers to wear extremely tight, wide belts around the waist, on the outside of the uniform. These tightly cinched belts served to draw in the waist and give the wearer a trim physique, emphasizing wide shoulders and a pouting chest. Often the belt served only to emphasize a waist made small by a corset worn under the uniform, a practice which was common especially during the Crimean Wars and was often noted by soldiers from the Western front. Political cartoonists of the day often portrayed the tight waist-cinching of soldiers to comedic effect, and some cartoons survive showing officers being corsetted by their inferiors, a practice which surely was uncomfortable but deemed to be necessary and imposing.

In modern times, men started wearing belts in the 1920s, as trouser waists fell to a lower, natural line. Before the 1920s, belts served mostly a decorative purpose, and were associated with the military. Today it is common for men to wear a belt with their trousers; women tend to wear them for more decorative functions.

Since the mid 1990s, the practice of sagging has been popular at times among young men and boys. This fashion trend consists of wearing the trousers very low on the hips, often exposing the underwear and buttocks of the wearer. This urban style, which has roots tracing to prison gangs^[1]and the prohibition of belts in prison, due to their use as weapons and devices for suicide) has remained popular into the 21st century, particularly among pubescent boys. A belt may or may not be worn with this style - if a belt is used, it is cinched tightly at the mid-buttock region, with the effect that the trousers of the wearer are being held up by genitalia underneath. Many public schools now enforce belt-wearing, often only for the male population, and requiring the belts to be worn tightly at waist level with a tucked-in shirt.

In the militarain periods, particularly the later half of the 19th century and up until the first World War, the belt was strictly a decorative part of the uniform, particularly among officers. In the armed forces of Prussia, Crimea, and other Eastern European nations, it was common for officers to wear extremely tight, wide belts around the waist, on the outside of the uniform. These tightly cinched belts served to draw in the waist and give the wearer a trim physique, emphasizing wide shoulders and a pouting chest. Often the belt served only to emphasize a waist made small by a corset worn under the uniform, a practice which was common especially during the Crimean Wars and was often noted by soldiers from the Western front. Political cartoonists of the day often portrayed the tight waist-cinching of soldiers to comedic effect, and some cartoons survive showing officers being corsetted by their inferiors, a practice which surely was uncomfortable but deemed to be necessary and imposing.

In modern times, men started wearing belts in the 1920s, as trouser waists fell to a lower, natural line. Before the 1920s, belts served mostly a decorative purpose, and were associated with the military. Today it is common for men to wear a belt with their trousers; women tend to wear them for more decorative functions.

Since the mid 1990s, the practice of sagging has been popular at times among young men and boys. This fashion trend consists of wearing the trousers very low on the hips, often exposing the underwear and buttocks of the wearer. This urban style, which has roots tracing to prison gangs^[1]and the prohibition of belts in prison, due to their use as weapons and devices for suicide) has remained popular into the 21st century, particularly among pubescent boys. A belt may or may not be worn with this style - if a belt is used, it is cinched tightly at the mid-buttock region, with the effect that the trousers of the wearer are being held up by genitalia underneath. Many public schools now enforce belt-wearing, often only for the male population, and requiring the belts to be worn tightly at waist level with a tucked-in shirt.

In the militarain periods, particularly the later half of the 19th century and up until the first World War, the belt was strictly a decorative part of the uniform, particularly among officers. In the armed forces of Prussia, Crimea, and other Eastern European nations, it was common for officers to wear extremely tight, wide belts around the waist, on the outside of the uniform. These tightly cinched belts served to draw in the waist and give the wearer a trim physique, emphasizing wide shoulders and a pouting chest. Often the belt served only to emphasize a waist made small by a corset worn under the uniform, a practice which was common especially during the Crimean Wars and was often noted by soldiers from the Western front. Political cartoonists of the day often portrayed the tight waist-cinching of soldiers to comedic effect, and some cartoons survive showing officers being corsetted by their inferiors, a practice which surely was uncomfortable but deemed to be necessary and imposing.

In modern times, men started wearing belts in the 1920s, as trouser waists fell to a lower, natural line. Before the 1920s, belts served mostly a decorative purpose, and were associated with the military. Today it is common for men to wear a belt with their trousers; women tend to wear them for more decorative functions.

Since the mid 1990s, the practice of sagging has been popular at times among young men and boys. This fashion trend consists of wearing the trousers very low on the hips, often exposing the underwear and buttocks of the wearer. This urban style, which has roots tracing to prison gangs and the prohibition of belts in prison, due to their use as weapons and devices for suicide) has remained popular into the 21st century, particularly among pubescent boys. A belt may or may not be worn with this style - if a belt is used, it is cinched tightly at the mid-buttock region, with the effect that the trousers of the wearer are being held up by genitalia underneath. Many public schools now enforce belt-wearing, often only for the male population, and requiring the belts to be worn tightly at waist level with a tucked-in shirt.

The House of Gucci (pronounced Guchi) was founded in 1921 by Guccio Gucci. In 1938, Gucci expanded and a boutique was opened in Rome. Guccio was responsible for designing many of the company's most notable products. In 1947, Gucci introduced the bamboo handle handbag, which is still a company mainstay. During the 1950s, Gucci also developed the trademark striped webbing, which was derived from the saddle girth, and the suede moccasin with a metal bit.

His wife Aida Calvelli had a large family, six children in all, though only his sons—Vasco, Aldo, Ugo, and Rodolfo—would play a role in leading the company. After Guccio's death in 1953, Aldo helped lead the company to a position of international prominence, opening the company’s first boutiques in London, Paris, and New York. Even in Gucci’s fledgling years, the family was notorious for its ferocious infighting. Disputes regarding inheritances, stock holdings, and day-to-day operations of the stores often divided the family and led to alliances. Gucci expanded overseas, board meetings about the company’s future often ended with tempers flaring and luggage and purses flying. Gucci targeted the Far East for further expansion in the late 1960s, opening stores in Hong Kong, Tokyo, and Korea. At that time, the company also developed its famous GG logo (Guccio Gucci's initials), the Flora silk scarf (worn prominently by Hollywood actress Grace Kelly), and the Jackie O shoulder bag, made famous by Jackie Kennedy, the wife of U.S. President John F. Kennedy.

Gucci remained one of the premier luxury goods establishments in the world until the late 1970s, when a series of disastrous business decisions and family quarrels brought the company to the verge of bankruptcy. At the time, brothers Aldo and Rodolfo controlled equal 50% shares of the company, though contributed less to the company than he and his sons did. In 1979, Aldo developed the Gucci Accessories Collection, or GAC, intended to bolster the sales for the Gucci Parfums sector, which his sons controlled. GAC consisted of small accessories, such as cosmetic bags, lighters, and pens, which were priced at considerably lower points than the other items in the company’s accessories catalogue. Aldo relegated control of Parfums to his son Roberto in an effort to weaken Rodolfo’s control of the overall operations of the company.

Aldo Gucci expanded into new markets including an agreement with American Motors Corporation (AMC). The 1972 AMC Hornet compact "Sportabout" station wagon became one of the first American cars to offer a special luxury trim package created by a famous fashion designer. The Gucci cars sported boldly striped green, red, and buff upholstery and on the door panels, as well as the designer's emblems and exterior color selections.

Though the Gucci Accessories Collection was well received, it proved to be the force that brought the Gucci dynasty crashing down. Within a few years, the Perfumes division began outselling the Accessories division. The newly-founded wholesaling business had brought the once-exclusive brand to over a thousand stores in the United States alone with the GAC line, deteriorating the brand’s standing with fashionable customers. "In the 1960s and 1970s," writes Vanity Fair editor Graydon Carter, "Gucci had been at the pinnacle of chic, thanks to icons such as Audrey Hepburn, Grace Kelly, and Jacqueline Onassis. But by the 1980s, Gucci had lost its appeal, becoming a tacky airport brand."

Soon, cheap knockoffs of Gucci wares had appeared on the market, further tarnishing the Gucci name. Meanwhile, infighting was taking its toll on the operations of the company back in Italy: Rodolfo and Aldo squabbled over the Parfums division, of which Rodolfo controlled a meager 20% stake. By the mid-1980s, when Aldo was convicted of tax evasion in the United States by the testimony of his own son, the outrageous headlines of gossip magazines generated as much publicity for Gucci as its designs.

Rodolfo’s death in 1983 caused a major shakeup in the company when he left his 50% stake in Gucci to his son, Maurizio Gucci. Maurizio allied with Aldo’s son Paolo to gain control of the Board of Directors and established the Gucci Licensing division in the Netherlands for purposes. (This action would later have a drastic impact on the outcome of the company’s dispute with the world’s largest luxury goods company, LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton.) Following the decision, the rest of the family left the company and, for the first time in years, one man was at the helm of Gucci. Maurizio sought to bury the fighting that had torn the company and his family apart and turned to talent outside of the company for Gucci’s future.

The House of Gucci (pronounced Guchi) was founded in 1921 by Guccio Gucci. In 1938, Gucci expanded and a boutique was opened in Rome. Guccio was responsible for designing many of the company's most notable products. In 1947, Gucci introduced the bamboo handle handbag, which is still a company mainstay. During the 1950s, Gucci also developed the trademark striped webbing, which was derived from the saddle girth, and the suede moccasin with a metal bit.

His wife Aida Calvelli had a large family, six children in all, though only his sons—Vasco, Aldo, Ugo, and Rodolfo—would play a role in leading the company. After Guccio's death in 1953, Aldo helped lead the company to a position of international prominence, opening the company’s first boutiques in London, Paris, and New York. Even in Gucci’s fledgling years, the family was notorious for its ferocious infighting. Disputes regarding inheritances, stock holdings, and day-to-day operations of the stores often divided the family and led to alliances. Gucci expanded overseas, board meetings about the company’s future often ended with tempers flaring and luggage and purses flying. Gucci targeted the Far East for further expansion in the late 1960s, opening stores in Hong Kong, Tokyo, and Korea. At that time, the company also developed its famous GG logo (Guccio Gucci's initials), the Flora silk scarf (worn prominently by Hollywood actress Grace Kelly), and the Jackie O shoulder bag, made famous by Jackie Kennedy, the wife of U.S. President John F. Kennedy.

Gucci remained one of the premier luxury goods establishments in the world until the late 1970s, when a series of disastrous business decisions and family quarrels brought the company to the verge of bankruptcy. At the time, brothers Aldo and Rodolfo controlled equal 50% shares of the company, though contributed less to the company than he and his sons did. In 1979, Aldo developed the Gucci Accessories Collection, or GAC, intended to bolster the sales for the Gucci Parfums sector, which his sons controlled. GAC consisted of small accessories, such as cosmetic bags, lighters, and pens, which were priced at considerably lower points than the other items in the company’s accessories catalogue. Aldo relegated control of Parfums to his son Roberto in an effort to weaken Rodolfo’s control of the overall operations of the company.

Aldo Gucci expanded into new markets including an agreement with American Motors Corporation (AMC). The 1972 AMC Hornet compact "Sportabout" station wagon became one of the first American cars to offer a special luxury trim package created by a famous fashion designer. The Gucci cars sported boldly striped green, red, and buff upholstery and on the door panels, as well as the designer's emblems and exterior color selections.

Though the Gucci Accessories Collection was well received, it proved to be the force that brought the Gucci dynasty crashing down. Within a few years, the Perfumes division began outselling the Accessories division. The newly-founded wholesaling business had brought the once-exclusive brand to over a thousand stores in the United States alone with the GAC line, deteriorating the brand’s standing with fashionable customers. "In the 1960s and 1970s," writes Vanity Fair editor Graydon Carter, "Gucci had been at the pinnacle of chic, thanks to icons such as Audrey Hepburn, Grace Kelly, and Jacqueline Onassis. But by the 1980s, Gucci had lost its appeal, becoming a tacky airport brand."

Soon, cheap knockoffs of Gucci wares had appeared on the market, further tarnishing the Gucci name. Meanwhile, infighting was taking its toll on the operations of the company back in Italy: Rodolfo and Aldo squabbled over the Parfums division, of which Rodolfo controlled a meager 20% stake. By the mid-1980s, when Aldo was convicted of tax evasion in the United States by the testimony of his own son, the outrageous headlines of gossip magazines generated as much publicity for Gucci as its designs.

Rodolfo’s death in 1983 caused a major shakeup in the company when he left his 50% stake in Gucci to his son, Maurizio Gucci. Maurizio allied with Aldo’s son Paolo to gain control of the Board of Directors and established the Gucci Licensing division in the Netherlands for purposes. (This action would later have a drastic impact on the outcome of the company’s dispute with the world’s largest luxury goods company, LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton.) Following the decision, the rest of the family left the company and, for the first time in years, one man was at the helm of Gucci. Maurizio sought to bury the fighting that had torn the company and his family apart and turned to talent outside of the company for Gucci’s future.

The House of Gucci (pronounced Guchi) was founded in 1921 by Guccio Gucci. In 1938, Gucci expanded and a boutique was opened in Rome. Guccio was responsible for designing many of the company's most notable products. In 1947, Gucci introduced the bamboo handle handbag, which is still a company mainstay. During the 1950s, Gucci also developed the trademark striped webbing, which was derived from the saddle girth, and the suede moccasin with a metal bit.

His wife Aida Calvelli had a large family, six children in all, though only his sons—Vasco, Aldo, Ugo, and Rodolfo—would play a role in leading the company. After Guccio's death in 1953, Aldo helped lead the company to a position of international prominence, opening the company’s first boutiques in London, Paris, and New York. Even in Gucci’s fledgling years, the family was notorious for its ferocious infighting. Disputes regarding inheritances, stock holdings, and day-to-day operations of the stores often divided the family and led to alliances. Gucci expanded overseas, board meetings about the company’s future often ended with tempers flaring and luggage and purses flying. Gucci targeted the Far East for further expansion in the late 1960s, opening stores in Hong Kong, Tokyo, and Korea. At that time, the company also developed its famous GG logo (Guccio Gucci's initials), the Flora silk scarf (worn prominently by Hollywood actress Grace Kelly), and the Jackie O shoulder bag, made famous by Jackie Kennedy, the wife of U.S. President John F. Kennedy.

Gucci remained one of the premier luxury goods establishments in the world until the late 1970s, when a series of disastrous business decisions and family quarrels brought the company to the verge of bankruptcy. At the time, brothers Aldo and Rodolfo controlled equal 50% shares of the company, though contributed less to the company than he and his sons did. In 1979, Aldo developed the Gucci Accessories Collection, or GAC, intended to bolster the sales for the Gucci Parfums sector, which his sons controlled. GAC consisted of small accessories, such as cosmetic bags, lighters, and pens, which were priced at considerably lower points than the other items in the company’s accessories catalogue. Aldo relegated control of Parfums to his son Roberto in an effort to weaken Rodolfo’s control of the overall operations of the company.

Aldo Gucci expanded into new markets including an agreement with American Motors Corporation (AMC). The 1972 AMC Hornet compact "Sportabout" station wagon became one of the first American cars to offer a special luxury trim package created by a famous fashion designer. The Gucci cars sported boldly striped green, red, and buff upholstery and on the door panels, as well as the designer's emblems and exterior color selections.

Though the Gucci Accessories Collection was well received, it proved to be the force that brought the Gucci dynasty crashing down. Within a few years, the Perfumes division began outselling the Accessories division. The newly-founded wholesaling business had brought the once-exclusive brand to over a thousand stores in the United States alone with the GAC line, deteriorating the brand’s standing with fashionable customers. "In the 1960s and 1970s," writes Vanity Fair editor Graydon Carter, "Gucci had been at the pinnacle of chic, thanks to icons such as Audrey Hepburn, Grace Kelly, and Jacqueline Onassis. But by the 1980s, Gucci had lost its appeal, becoming a tacky airport brand."

Soon, cheap knockoffs of Gucci wares had appeared on the market, further tarnishing the Gucci name. Meanwhile, infighting was taking its toll on the operations of the company back in Italy: Rodolfo and Aldo squabbled over the Parfums division, of which Rodolfo controlled a meager 20% stake. By the mid-1980s, when Aldo was convicted of tax evasion in the United States by the testimony of his own son, the outrageous headlines of gossip magazines generated as much publicity for Gucci as its designs.

Rodolfo’s death in 1983 caused a major shakeup in the company when he left his 50% stake in Gucci to his son, Maurizio Gucci. Maurizio allied with Aldo’s son Paolo to gain control of the Board of Directors and established the Gucci Licensing division in the Netherlands for purposes. (This action would later have a drastic impact on the outcome of the company’s dispute with the world’s largest luxury goods company, LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton.) Following the decision, the rest of the family left the company and, for the first time in years, one man was at the helm of Gucci. Maurizio sought to bury the fighting that had torn the company and his family apart and turned to talent outside of the company for Gucci’s future.

The House of Gucci (pronounced Guchi) was founded in 1921 by Guccio Gucci. In 1938, Gucci expanded and a boutique was opened in Rome. Guccio was responsible for designing many of the company's most notable products. In 1947, Gucci introduced the bamboo handle handbag, which is still a company mainstay. During the 1950s, Gucci also developed the trademark striped webbing, which was derived from the saddle girth, and the suede moccasin with a metal bit.

His wife Aida Calvelli had a large family, six children in all, though only his sons—Vasco, Aldo, Ugo, and Rodolfo—would play a role in leading the company. After Guccio's death in 1953, Aldo helped lead the company to a position of international prominence, opening the company’s first boutiques in London, Paris, and New York. Even in Gucci’s fledgling years, the family was notorious for its ferocious infighting. Disputes regarding inheritances, stock holdings, and day-to-day operations of the stores often divided the family and led to alliances. Gucci expanded overseas, board meetings about the company’s future often ended with tempers flaring and luggage and purses flying. Gucci targeted the Far East for further expansion in the late 1960s, opening stores in Hong Kong, Tokyo, and Korea. At that time, the company also developed its famous GG logo (Guccio Gucci's initials), the Flora silk scarf (worn prominently by Hollywood actress Grace Kelly), and the Jackie O shoulder bag, made famous by Jackie Kennedy, the wife of U.S. President John F. Kennedy.

Gucci remained one of the premier luxury goods establishments in the world until the late 1970s, when a series of disastrous business decisions and family quarrels brought the company to the verge of bankruptcy. At the time, brothers Aldo and Rodolfo controlled equal 50% shares of the company, though contributed less to the company than he and his sons did. In 1979, Aldo developed the Gucci Accessories Collection, or GAC, intended to bolster the sales for the Gucci Parfums sector, which his sons controlled. GAC consisted of small accessories, such as cosmetic bags, lighters, and pens, which were priced at considerably lower points than the other items in the company’s accessories catalogue. Aldo relegated control of Parfums to his son Roberto in an effort to weaken Rodolfo’s control of the overall operations of the company.

Aldo Gucci expanded into new markets including an agreement with American Motors Corporation (AMC). The 1972 AMC Hornet compact "Sportabout" station wagon became one of the first American cars to offer a special luxury trim package created by a famous fashion designer. The Gucci cars sported boldly striped green, red, and buff upholstery and on the door panels, as well as the designer's emblems and exterior color selections.

Though the Gucci Accessories Collection was well received, it proved to be the force that brought the Gucci dynasty crashing down. Within a few years, the Perfumes division began outselling the Accessories division. The newly-founded wholesaling business had brought the once-exclusive brand to over a thousand stores in the United States alone with the GAC line, deteriorating the brand’s standing with fashionable customers. "In the 1960s and 1970s," writes Vanity Fair editor Graydon Carter, "Gucci had been at the pinnacle of chic, thanks to icons such as Audrey Hepburn, Grace Kelly, and Jacqueline Onassis. But by the 1980s, Gucci had lost its appeal, becoming a tacky airport brand."

Soon, cheap knockoffs of Gucci wares had appeared on the market, further tarnishing the Gucci name. Meanwhile, infighting was taking its toll on the operations of the company back in Italy: Rodolfo and Aldo squabbled over the Parfums division, of which Rodolfo controlled a meager 20% stake. By the mid-1980s, when Aldo was convicted of tax evasion in the United States by the testimony of his own son, the outrageous headlines of gossip magazines generated as much publicity for Gucci as its designs.

Rodolfo’s death in 1983 caused a major shakeup in the company when he left his 50% stake in Gucci to his son, Maurizio Gucci. Maurizio allied with Aldo’s son Paolo to gain control of the Board of Directors and established the Gucci Licensing division in the Netherlands for purposes. (This action would later have a drastic impact on the outcome of the company’s dispute with the world’s largest luxury goods company, LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton.) Following the decision, the rest of the family left the company and, for the first time in years, one man was at the helm of Gucci. Maurizio sought to bury the fighting that had torn the company and his family apart and turned to talent outside of the company for Gucci’s future.

The House of Gucci (pronounced Guchi) was founded in 1921 by Guccio Gucci. In 1938, Gucci expanded and a boutique was opened in Rome. Guccio was responsible for designing many of the company's most notable products. In 1947, Gucci introduced the bamboo handle handbag, which is still a company mainstay. During the 1950s, Gucci also developed the trademark striped webbing, which was derived from the saddle girth, and the suede moccasin with a metal bit.

His wife Aida Calvelli had a large family, six children in all, though only his sons—Vasco, Aldo, Ugo, and Rodolfo—would play a role in leading the company. After Guccio's death in 1953, Aldo helped lead the company to a position of international prominence, opening the company’s first boutiques in London, Paris, and New York. Even in Gucci’s fledgling years, the family was notorious for its ferocious infighting. Disputes regarding inheritances, stock holdings, and day-to-day operations of the stores often divided the family and led to alliances. Gucci expanded overseas, board meetings about the company’s future often ended with tempers flaring and luggage and purses flying. Gucci targeted the Far East for further expansion in the late 1960s, opening stores in Hong Kong, Tokyo, and Korea. At that time, the company also developed its famous GG logo (Guccio Gucci's initials), the Flora silk scarf (worn prominently by Hollywood actress Grace Kelly), and the Jackie O shoulder bag, made famous by Jackie Kennedy, the wife of U.S. President John F. Kennedy.

Gucci remained one of the premier luxury goods establishments in the world until the late 1970s, when a series of disastrous business decisions and family quarrels brought the company to the verge of bankruptcy. At the time, brothers Aldo and Rodolfo controlled equal 50% shares of the company, though contributed less to the company than he and his sons did. In 1979, Aldo developed the Gucci Accessories Collection, or GAC, intended to bolster the sales for the Gucci Parfums sector, which his sons controlled. GAC consisted of small accessories, such as cosmetic bags, lighters, and pens, which were priced at considerably lower points than the other items in the company’s accessories catalogue. Aldo relegated control of Parfums to his son Roberto in an effort to weaken Rodolfo’s control of the overall operations of the company.

Aldo Gucci expanded into new markets including an agreement with American Motors Corporation (AMC). The 1972 AMC Hornet compact "Sportabout" station wagon became one of the first American cars to offer a special luxury trim package created by a famous fashion designer. The Gucci cars sported boldly striped green, red, and buff upholstery and on the door panels, as well as the designer's emblems and exterior color selections.

Though the Gucci Accessories Collection was well received, it proved to be the force that brought the Gucci dynasty crashing down. Within a few years, the Perfumes division began outselling the Accessories division. The newly-founded wholesaling business had brought the once-exclusive brand to over a thousand stores in the United States alone with the GAC line, deteriorating the brand’s standing with fashionable customers. "In the 1960s and 1970s," writes Vanity Fair editor Graydon Carter, "Gucci had been at the pinnacle of chic, thanks to icons such as Audrey Hepburn, Grace Kelly, and Jacqueline Onassis. But by the 1980s, Gucci had lost its appeal, becoming a tacky airport brand."

Soon, cheap knockoffs of Gucci wares had appeared on the market, further tarnishing the Gucci name. Meanwhile, infighting was taking its toll on the operations of the company back in Italy: Rodolfo and Aldo squabbled over the Parfums division, of which Rodolfo controlled a meager 20% stake. By the mid-1980s, when Aldo was convicted of tax evasion in the United States by the testimony of his own son, the outrageous headlines of gossip magazines generated as much publicity for Gucci as its designs.

Rodolfo’s death in 1983 caused a major shakeup in the company when he left his 50% stake in Gucci to his son, Maurizio Gucci. Maurizio allied with Aldo’s son Paolo to gain control of the Board of Directors and established the Gucci Licensing division in the Netherlands for purposes. (This action would later have a drastic impact on the outcome of the company’s dispute with the world’s largest luxury goods company, LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton.) Following the decision, the rest of the family left the company and, for the first time in years, one man was at the helm of Gucci. Maurizio sought to bury the fighting that had torn the company and his family apart and turned to talent outside of the company for Gucci’s future.

The Jordan 1 generation distributed from the very beginning has encountered the alliance prohibition, because at that time bull's training did not allow the god to put on this pair of shoes, the reason was uncoordinated with team's team clothing color, but David Stern has started out the traffic ticket to Jordan, first 1000 US dollar, son 2000 US dollar, until final each 5000 US dollars, this finally has also caused Qiao 1 rushed to purchase crazily.Bears a gram company therefore also first time shook Kuang Wei on the basketball shoe status.The Jordan 1 generation uses Bai Heihong tricolor, the hard system rubber big bottom, does not have any technology content, in fact this pair of shoes are very unwieldy, but it is a time start.

Bryant and then-teammate Shaquille O'Neal led the Lakers to three consecutive NBA championships from 2000 to 2002. Since O'Neal's departure following the 2003–04 season, Bryant has become the cornerstone of the Lakers franchise, and was the NBA's leading scorer during the 2005–06 and 2006–07 seasons. In 2006, Bryant scored a career high 81 points against the Toronto Raptors, the second highest number of points scored in a single game in NBA history.

Bryant was awarded the season's MVP in the 2007–08 NBA season after leading his team to the 2008 NBA Finals as the first seed in the Western Conference. In 2008, he won a gold medal as a member of the 2008 Summer Olympics U.S. Men's Basketball Team, occasionally referred to as "The Redeem Team," a play on the name of the first Olympic team that featured NBA players, the Dream Team.

In 2003, Bryant made headlines when he was accused of sexual assault at a hotel in Edwards, Colorado by a hotel employee. Bryant admitted an adulterous sexual encounter with the accuser, but denied the sexual assault allegation. In September 2004, prosecutors dropped the case after his accuser informed them that she was unwilling to testify. Bryant's accuser brought a separate civil suit against him that was ultimately settled out of court.

]]> RSS_AUTHOR http://www.jordan9.com/kobe-bryant-shoes-1046-product-12671.html Mon, 27 Jul 2009 12:37:51 +0200 http://www.jordan9.com/kobe-bryant-shoes-1057-product-12662.html http://www.jordan9.com/index.php?main_page=product_reviews&products_id=12662 Kobe Bean Bryant born August 23, 1978(1978-08-23)) is an American All-Star shooting guard who plays for the Los Angeles Lakers of the National Basketball Association. Bryant is the only son of former Philadelphia 76ers player and former Los Angeles Sparks head coach Joe "Jellybean" Bryant. His parents named him after the famous beef of Kobe, Japan, which they saw on a restaurant menu.[2] Bryant and then-teammate Shaquille O'Neal led the Lakers to three consecutive NBA championships from 2000 to 2002. Since O'Neal's departure following the 2003–04 season, Bryant has become the cornerstone of the Lakers franchise, and was the NBA's leading scorer during the 2005–06 and 2006–07 seasons. In 2006, Bryant scored a career high 81 points against the Toronto Raptors, the second highest number of points scored in a single game in NBA history. Bryant was awarded the season's MVP in the 2007–08 NBA season after leading his team to the 2008 NBA Finals as the first seed in the Western Conference. In 2008, he won a gold medal as a member of the 2008 Summer Olympics U.S. Men's Basketball Team, occasionally referred to as "The Redeem Team," a play on the name of the first Olympic team that featured NBA players, the Dream Team. In 2003, Bryant made headlines when he was accused of sexual assault at a hotel in Edwards, Colorado by a hotel employee. Bryant admitted an adulterous sexual encounter with the accuser, but denied the sexual assault allegation. In September 2004, prosecutors dropped the case after his accuser informed them that she was unwilling to testify. Bryant's accuser brought a separate civil suit against him that was ultimately settled out of court. ]]> RSS_AUTHOR http://www.jordan9.com/kobe-bryant-shoes-1057-product-12662.html Mon, 27 Jul 2009 12:36:40 +0200 http://www.jordan9.com/kobe-bryant-iv-shoes-1004-product-12486.html http://www.jordan9.com/index.php?main_page=product_reviews&products_id=12486 Kobe Bean Bryant (born August 23, 1978(1978-08-23)) is an American All-Star shooting guard who plays for the Los Angeles Lakers of the National Basketball Association. Bryant is the only son of former Philadelphia 76ers player and former Los Angeles Sparks head coach Joe "Jellybean" Bryant. His parents named him after the famous beef of Kobe, Japan, which they saw on a restaurant menu. Bryant and then-teammate Shaquille O'Neal led the Lakers to three consecutive NBA championships from 2000 to 2002. Since O'Neal's departure following the 2003–04 season, Bryant has become the cornerstone of the Lakers franchise, and was the NBA's leading scorer during the 2005–06 and 2006–07 seasons. In 2006, Bryant scored a career high 81 points against the Toronto Raptors, the second highest number of points scored in a single game in NBA history. Bryant was awarded the season's MVP in the 2007–08 NBA season after leading his team to the 2008 NBA Finals as the first seed in the Western Conference.In 2008, he won a gold medal as a member of the 2008 Summer Olympics U.S. Men's Basketball Team, occasionally referred to as "The Redeem Team," a play on the name of the first Olympic team that featured NBA players, the Dream Team. In 2003, Bryant made headlines when he was accused of sexual assault at a hotel in Edwards, Colorado by a hotel employee. Bryant admitted an adulterous sexual encounter with the accuser, but denied the sexual assault allegation. In September 2004, prosecutors dropped the case after his accuser informed them that she was unwilling to testify. Bryant's accuser brought a separate civil suit against him that was ultimately settled out of court. ]]> RSS_AUTHOR http://www.jordan9.com/kobe-bryant-iv-shoes-1004-product-12486.html Mon, 27 Jul 2009 12:10:38 +0200 http://www.jordan9.com/lebron-james-shoes-1037-product-12538.html http://www.jordan9.com/index.php?main_page=product_reviews&products_id=12538 LeBron Raymone James (born December 30, 1984 in Akron, Ohio) is an American professional basketball player who plays for the Cleveland Cavaliers of the National Basketball Association (NBA). James, commonly nicknamed "King James," was highly promoted in the national media as a future NBA superstar while still in high school at St. Vincent - St. Mary High School, and was named Ohio's "Mr. Basketball" three times. At the age of 18, he was selected with the first overall pick in the 2003 NBA Draft by the Cavaliers and signed an US$90 million shoe contract with Nike before his NBA debut. He has since set numerous youngest player records. During his first season, he received the NBA Rookie of the Year Award and in the following four seasons received All-NBA and All-Star honors. He has led the Cavaliers to consecutive playoff appearances in 2006, 2007, and 2008; in 2007, the team advanced to the Conference Finals for the first time since 1992 and the NBA Finals for the first time in franchise history. James is listed as a small forward, but is often classified as a point forward due to his ability to play point guard.[1] He is a member of the United States men's national basketball team winning the bronze medal at the 2004 Olympics and redeeming that result by winning the gold medal at the 2008 Olympics. He finished second in the league's Most Valuable Player balloting in 2006. ]]> RSS_AUTHOR http://www.jordan9.com/lebron-james-shoes-1037-product-12538.html Mon, 27 Jul 2009 12:17:28 +0200 http://www.jordan9.com/lebron-james-shoes-1050-product-12525.html http://www.jordan9.com/index.php?main_page=product_reviews&products_id=12525 LeBron Raymone James (born December 30, 1984 in Akron, Ohio) is an American professional basketball player who plays for the Cleveland Cavaliers of the National Basketball Association (NBA). James, commonly nicknamed "King James," was highly promoted in the national media as a future NBA superstar while still in high school at St. Vincent - St. Mary High School, and was named Ohio's "Mr. Basketball" three times. At the age of 18, he was selected with the first overall pick in the 2003 NBA Draft by the Cavaliers and signed an US$90 million shoe contract with Nike before his NBA debut. He has since set numerous youngest player records. During his first season, he received the NBA Rookie of the Year Award and in the following four seasons received All-NBA and All-Star honors. He has led the Cavaliers to consecutive playoff appearances in 2006, 2007, and 2008; in 2007, the team advanced to the Conference Finals for the first time since 1992 and the NBA Finals for the first time in franchise history. James is listed as a small forward, but is often classified as a point forward due to his ability to play point guard.[1] He is a member of the United States men's national basketball team winning the bronze medal at the 2004 Olympics and redeeming that result by winning the gold medal at the 2008 Olympics. He finished second in the league's Most Valuable Player balloting in 2006. ]]> RSS_AUTHOR http://www.jordan9.com/lebron-james-shoes-1050-product-12525.html Mon, 27 Jul 2009 12:15:05 +0200 http://www.jordan9.com/lv-sunglasses-1051-product-7901.html http://www.jordan9.com/index.php?main_page=product_reviews&products_id=7901 Louis Vuitton Malletier, commonly referred to as Louis Vuitton (pronounced /lwi vÉ¥itɔ̃/), or sometimes shortened to LV, is a French luxury fashion and leather goods brand and company, one of the main divisions of LVMH headquartered in Paris, France. Known especially for bags and trunks, the company collaborates with prominent figures for marketing and design (most notably supermodel Gisele Bündchen and fashion designer Marc Jacobs). Internationally renowned and highly regarded for name recognition in the fashion world, as a result LV has become one of the most counterfeited contemporary luxury brands. They make hand bags and luggage. LV is also one of the oldest fashion houses in the world, having started in 1854. It sells its products strictly through its own retail stores and online (as an effort against counterfeit). It primarily competes with Versace, Gucci, Chanel, Armani, Prada and similar luxury fashion brands. ]]> RSS_AUTHOR http://www.jordan9.com/lv-sunglasses-1051-product-7901.html Mon, 27 Jul 2009 03:54:08 +0200 http://www.jordan9.com/lv-bag-1062-product-12338.html http://www.jordan9.com/index.php?main_page=product_reviews&products_id=12338 Louis Vuitton Malletier, commonly referred to as Louis Vuitton (pronounced /lwi vɥitɔ̃/), or sometimes shortened to LV, is a French luxury fashion and leather goods brand and company, one of the main divisions of LVMH headquartered in Paris, France. Known especially for bags and trunks, the company collaborates with prominent figures for marketing and design (most notably supermodel Gisele Bündchen and fashion designer Marc Jacobs). Internationally renowned and highly regarded for name recognition in the fashion world, as a result LV has become one of the most counterfeited contemporary luxury brands. They make hand bags and luggage. LV is also one of the oldest fashion houses in the world, having started in 1854. It sells its products strictly through its own retail stores and online (as an effort against counterfeit). It primarily competes with Versace, Gucci, Chanel, Armani, Prada and similar luxury fashion brands. ]]> RSS_AUTHOR http://www.jordan9.com/lv-bag-1062-product-12338.html Mon, 27 Jul 2009 11:52:20 +0200 http://www.jordan9.com/lv-belts-1010-product-10590.html http://www.jordan9.com/index.php?main_page=product_reviews&products_id=10590 Belts have been documented both for male and female clothing since the Bronze Age. Both sexes used them off and on, depending on the current fashion, but it was a rarity in female fashion with the exception of the early Middle Ages, late 17th century Mantua, and skirt/blouse combinations between 1900 and 1910. Art Nouveau belt buckles are now collector's items. In the militarain periods, particularly the later half of the 19th century and up until the first World War, the belt was strictly a decorative part of the uniform, particularly among officers. In the armed forces of Prussia, Crimea, and other Eastern European nations, it was common for officers to wear extremely tight, wide belts around the waist, on the outside of the uniform. These tightly cinched belts served to draw in the waist and give the wearer a trim physique, emphasizing wide shoulders and a pouting chest. Often the belt served only to emphasize a waist made small by a corset worn under the uniform, a practice which was common especially during the Crimean Wars and was often noted by soldiers from the Western front. Political cartoonists of the day often portrayed the tight waist-cinching of soldiers to comedic effect, and some cartoons survive showing officers being corsetted by their inferiors, a practice which surely was uncomfortable but deemed to be necessary and imposing. In modern times, men started wearing belts in the 1920s, as trouser waists fell to a lower, natural line. Before the 1920s, belts served mostly a decorative purpose, and were associated with the military. Today it is common for men to wear a belt with their trousers; women tend to wear them for more decorative functions. Since the mid 1990s, the practice of sagging has been popular at times among young men and boys. This fashion trend consists of wearing the trousers very low on the hips, often exposing the underwear and buttocks of the wearer. This urban style, which has roots tracing to prison gangs and the prohibition of belts in prison, due to their use as weapons and devices for suicide) has remained popular into the 21st century, particularly among pubescent boys. A belt may or may not be worn with this style - if a belt is used, it is cinched tightly at the mid-buttock region, with the effect that the trousers of the wearer are being held up by genitalia underneath. Many public schools now enforce belt-wearing, often only for the male population, and requiring the belts to be worn tightly at waist level with a tucked-in shirt. ]]> RSS_AUTHOR http://www.jordan9.com/lv-belts-1010-product-10590.html Mon, 27 Jul 2009 08:22:10 +0200 http://www.jordan9.com/men-wallet-1024-product-11577.html http://www.jordan9.com/index.php?main_page=product_reviews&products_id=11577 The word "wallet" has been in use since the first century A.D. to refer to a bag or a knapsack for carrying articles. The word may derive from Proto-Germanic.[1] The ancient Greek word kibisis, used to describe the sack carried by the god Hermes and the sack in which the mythical hero Perseus carried the decapitated head of the monster Medusa, has been typically translated as "wallet".[2][3] Usage of the term "wallet" in its modern meaning of "billfold" in American English dates to 1834. ]]> RSS_AUTHOR http://www.jordan9.com/men-wallet-1024-product-11577.html Mon, 27 Jul 2009 10:08:57 +0200 http://www.jordan9.com/nba-jerseys-1141-product-13036.html http://www.jordan9.com/index.php?main_page=product_reviews&products_id=13036 The National Basketball Association (NBA) is North America's premier professional men's basketball league, composed of thirty teams: twenty-nine in the United States and one in Canada. It is an active member of USA Basketball (USAB),[1] which is recognized by the International Basketball Federation as the National Governing Body (NGB) for basketball in the United States. The NBA is one of the four major North American professional sports leagues, which also includes the National Hockey League (NHL), the National Football League (NFL), and Major League Baseball (MLB). The league was founded in New York City on June 6, 1946 as the Basketball Association of America (BAA).[2] The league adopted the name National Basketball Association in 1949 after merging with the rival National Basketball League. The league's several international as well as individual team offices are directed out of its head offices located in the Olympic Tower at 645 Fifth Avenue in New York City. NBA Entertainment and NBA TV studios are directed out of offices located in Secaucus, New Jersey. ]]> RSS_AUTHOR http://www.jordan9.com/nba-jerseys-1141-product-13036.html Mon, 27 Jul 2009 13:59:11 +0200 http://www.jordan9.com/nba-jerseys-1146-product-13031.html http://www.jordan9.com/index.php?main_page=product_reviews&products_id=13031 The National Basketball Association (NBA) is North America's premier professional men's basketball league, composed of thirty teams: twenty-nine in the United States and one in Canada. It is an active member of USA Basketball (USAB),[1] which is recognized by the International Basketball Federation as the National Governing Body (NGB) for basketball in the United States. The NBA is one of the four major North American professional sports leagues, which also includes the National Hockey League (NHL), the National Football League (NFL), and Major League Baseball (MLB). The league was founded in New York City on June 6, 1946 as the Basketball Association of America (BAA).[2] The league adopted the name National Basketball Association in 1949 after merging with the rival National Basketball League. The league's several international as well as individual team offices are directed out of its head offices located in the Olympic Tower at 645 Fifth Avenue in New York City. NBA Entertainment and NBA TV studios are directed out of offices located in Secaucus, New Jersey. ]]> RSS_AUTHOR http://www.jordan9.com/nba-jerseys-1146-product-13031.html Mon, 27 Jul 2009 13:57:34 +0200 http://www.jordan9.com/nba-jerseys-1158-product-13019.html http://www.jordan9.com/index.php?main_page=product_reviews&products_id=13019 The National Basketball Association (NBA) is North America's premier professional men's basketball league, composed of thirty teams: twenty-nine in the United States and one in Canada. It is an active member of USA Basketball (USAB),[1] which is recognized by the International Basketball Federation as the National Governing Body (NGB) for basketball in the United States. The NBA is one of the four major North American professional sports leagues, which also includes the National Hockey League (NHL), the National Football League (NFL), and Major League Baseball (MLB). The league was founded in New York City on June 6, 1946 as the Basketball Association of America (BAA).[2] The league adopted the name National Basketball Association in 1949 after merging with the rival National Basketball League. The league's several international as well as individual team offices are directed out of its head offices located in the Olympic Tower at 645 Fifth Avenue in New York City. NBA Entertainment and NBA TV studios are directed out of offices located in Secaucus, New Jersey. ]]> RSS_AUTHOR http://www.jordan9.com/nba-jerseys-1158-product-13019.html Mon, 27 Jul 2009 13:54:35 +0200 http://www.jordan9.com/nba-jerseys-1170-product-13007.html http://www.jordan9.com/index.php?main_page=product_reviews&products_id=13007 The National Basketball Association (NBA) is North America's premier professional men's basketball league, composed of thirty teams: twenty-nine in the United States and one in Canada. It is an active member of USA Basketball (USAB),[1] which is recognized by the International Basketball Federation as the National Governing Body (NGB) for basketball in the United States. The NBA is one of the four major North American professional sports leagues, which also includes the National Hockey League (NHL), the National Football League (NFL), and Major League Baseball (MLB). The league was founded in New York City on June 6, 1946 as the Basketball Association of America (BAA).[2] The league adopted the name National Basketball Association in 1949 after merging with the rival National Basketball League. The league's several international as well as individual team offices are directed out of its head offices located in the Olympic Tower at 645 Fifth Avenue in New York City. NBA Entertainment and NBA TV studios are directed out of offices located in Secaucus, New Jersey. ]]> RSS_AUTHOR http://www.jordan9.com/nba-jerseys-1170-product-13007.html Mon, 27 Jul 2009 13:51:37 +0200 http://www.jordan9.com/nba-jerseys-1205-product-12972.html http://www.jordan9.com/index.php?main_page=product_reviews&products_id=12972 The National Basketball Association (NBA) is North America's premier professional men's basketball league, composed of thirty teams: twenty-nine in the United States and one in Canada. It is an active member of USA Basketball (USAB),[1] which is recognized by the International Basketball Federation as the National Governing Body (NGB) for basketball in the United States. The NBA is one of the four major North American professional sports leagues, which also includes the National Hockey League (NHL), the National Football League (NFL), and Major League Baseball (MLB). The league was founded in New York City on June 6, 1946 as the Basketball Association of America (BAA).[2] The league adopted the name National Basketball Association in 1949 after merging with the rival National Basketball League. The league's several international as well as individual team offices are directed out of its head offices located in the Olympic Tower at 645 Fifth Avenue in New York City. NBA Entertainment and NBA TV studios are directed out of offices located in Secaucus, New Jersey. ]]> RSS_AUTHOR http://www.jordan9.com/nba-jerseys-1205-product-12972.html Mon, 27 Jul 2009 13:41:05 +0200 http://www.jordan9.com/nike-jordan-2-shoes-1001-product-482.html http://www.jordan9.com/index.php?main_page=product_reviews&products_id=482 Air Jordan II The Air Jordan II model was released after Jordan's rookie year in the NBA. The Air Jordan II featured high quality Italian leather and its design was inspired from a 19th century Italian woman's boot. These were the only shoes from the Air Jordan line to not originally be released in a black color placement. Reintroduced in its original color scheme in 2004 (black, white, and red), a new black/silver colorway was released as well as a Carmelo Anthony colorway of white, Carolina Blue, and yellow. The Air Jordan II shoe was also the first Nike sneaker to not feature the Nike swoosh logo. They were featured briefly in the movie School Daze. The Air Jordan II was actually released during the 87-88 NBA season. This is Jordan's third year in the league, as he wore the Air Jordan I for his first two seasons. ]]> RSS_AUTHOR http://www.jordan9.com/nike-jordan-2-shoes-1001-product-482.html Sun, 26 Jul 2009 07:57:26 +0200 http://www.jordan9.com/nike-jordan-5-shoes-1002-product-588.html http://www.jordan9.com/index.php?main_page=product_reviews&products_id=588 Air Jordan V The original Air Jordan V was released in February 1990, again designed by Hatfield. Some elements were the same from the Air Jordan IV, but the Air Jordan V's most distinctive feature is arguably its reflective tongue. There was also another innovation: clear rubber soles. The soles gave the shoe a whole new and unique look, but it yellowed over time when exposed to moisture. To combat this problem, collectors stored the shoes in a cool, dry place with a desiccant at the soles, most commonly silica packs The Air Jordan V also featured a base top with lace locks, making strapping on the shoe easy. The lacelock feature partly inspired the Air Jordan Spiz'ike. The Air Jordan V model is considered to have the best structure and design to wear during basketball games and sold the most pairs of shoes from the Air Jordan line. Hatfield is believed to have drawn inspiration for the Air Jordan V from the World War II Mustang fighter plane; which is most notably visible in the shark teeth shapes on the midsole. The Air Jordan V was retroed in 2000 to great demand, including a new colorway featuring Michael Jordan's high school (Laney High) colors. In 2006 several re-retro V's had released including the very popular LS "Grape" V's, the LS "burgundy" V's and the popular "Fire-Red" V's. Along with the latter, a very limited laser design and the black/metallic/fire red colorways were released in early 2007. ]]> RSS_AUTHOR http://www.jordan9.com/nike-jordan-5-shoes-1002-product-588.html Sun, 26 Jul 2009 08:14:43 +0200 http://www.jordan9.com/nike-af1-light-shoes-1012-product-2644.html http://www.jordan9.com/index.php?main_page=product_reviews&products_id=2644 Origins and history ]]> RSS_AUTHOR http://www.jordan9.com/nike-af1-light-shoes-1012-product-2644.html Sun, 26 Jul 2009 13:39:19 +0200 http://www.jordan9.com/nike-air-foce-one-men-shoes-1050-product-2454.html http://www.jordan9.com/index.php?main_page=product_reviews&products_id=2454 Products ]]> RSS_AUTHOR http://www.jordan9.com/nike-air-foce-one-men-shoes-1050-product-2454.html Sun, 26 Jul 2009 13:11:30 +0200 http://www.jordan9.com/nike-air-force-1-low-men-shoes-1036-product-3450.html http://www.jordan9.com/index.php?main_page=product_reviews&products_id=3450 Nike, Inc. (IPA: /'naɪki/) (NYSE: NKE) is a major publicly traded sportswear and equipment supplier based in the United States. The company is headquartered in the Portland metropolitan area of Oregon, near Beaverton. It is the world's leading supplier of athletic shoes and apparel[2] and a major manufacturer of sports equipment with revenue in excess of $16 billion USD in 2007. As of 2008, it employed over 30,000 people worldwide. Nike and Precision Castparts are the only Fortune 500 companies headquartered in the state of Oregon. The company was founded in 1962 as Blue Ribbon Sports by Bill Bowerman and Philip Knight, and officially became Nike, Inc. in 1978. The company takes its name from Nike (Greek Νίκη pronounced [níːkɛː]), the Greek goddess of victory. Nike markets its products under its own brand as well as Nike Golf, Nike Pro, Nike+, Air Jordan, Nike Skateboarding, Team Starter, and subsidiaries including Cole Haan, Hurley International, Umbro and Converse. Nike also owned Bauer Hockey (later renamed Nike Bauer) between 1995 and 2008.[3] In addition to manufacturing sportswear and equipment, the company operates retail stores under the Niketown name. Nike sponsors many high profile athletes and sports teams around the world, with the highly recognized trademarks of "Just do it" and the Swoosh logo. ]]> RSS_AUTHOR http://www.jordan9.com/nike-air-force-1-low-men-shoes-1036-product-3450.html Sun, 26 Jul 2009 15:49:41 +0200 http://www.jordan9.com/nike-air-force-1-low-men-shoes-1059-product-3427.html http://www.jordan9.com/index.php?main_page=product_reviews&products_id=3427 Nike, Inc. (IPA: /'naɪki/) (NYSE: NKE) is a major publicly traded sportswear and equipment supplier based in the United States. The company is headquartered in the Portland metropolitan area of Oregon, near Beaverton. It is the world's leading supplier of athletic shoes and apparel[2] and a major manufacturer of sports equipment with revenue in excess of $16 billion USD in 2007. As of 2008, it employed over 30,000 people worldwide. Nike and Precision Castparts are the only Fortune 500 companies headquartered in the state of Oregon. The company was founded in 1962 as Blue Ribbon Sports by Bill Bowerman and Philip Knight, and officially became Nike, Inc. in 1978. The company takes its name from Nike (Greek Νίκη pronounced [níːkɛː]), the Greek goddess of victory. Nike markets its products under its own brand as well as Nike Golf, Nike Pro, Nike+, Air Jordan, Nike Skateboarding, Team Starter, and subsidiaries including Cole Haan, Hurley International, Umbro and Converse. Nike also owned Bauer Hockey (later renamed Nike Bauer) between 1995 and 2008.[3] In addition to manufacturing sportswear and equipment, the company operates retail stores under the Niketown name. Nike sponsors many high profile athletes and sports teams around the world, with the highly recognized trademarks of "Just do it" and the Swoosh logo. ]]> RSS_AUTHOR http://www.jordan9.com/nike-air-force-1-low-men-shoes-1059-product-3427.html Sun, 26 Jul 2009 15:45:18 +0200 http://www.jordan9.com/nike-air-force-1-mid-top-men-shoes-1001-product-3423.html http://www.jordan9.com/index.php?main_page=product_reviews&products_id=3423 Products ]]> RSS_AUTHOR http://www.jordan9.com/nike-air-force-1-mid-top-men-shoes-1001-product-3423.html Sun, 26 Jul 2009 15:44:56 +0200 http://www.jordan9.com/nike-air-force-1-mid-top-men-shoes-1029-product-3403.html http://www.jordan9.com/index.php?main_page=product_reviews&products_id=3403 Products ]]> RSS_AUTHOR http://www.jordan9.com/nike-air-force-1-mid-top-men-shoes-1029-product-3403.html Sun, 26 Jul 2009 15:42:28 +0200 http://www.jordan9.com/nike-air-force-one-high-shoes-1001-product-2340.html http://www.jordan9.com/index.php?main_page=product_reviews&products_id=2340 Environmental record The consistently growing textile industry often negatively impacts the environment. Because Nike is a large participant in this manufacturing, many of their processes negatively contribute to the environment. One way the expanding textile industry affects the environment is by increasing its water deficit, climate change, pollution, and fossil fuel and raw material consumption. In addition to this, today’s electronic textile plants spend significant amounts of energy, while also producing a throw-away mindset due to trends founded upon fast fashion and cheap clothing.[22] Although these combined effects can negatively alter the environment, Nike tries to counteract their influence with different projects. According to a New England-based environmental organisation Clean Air-Cool Planet, Nike ranks among the top 3 companies (out of 56) on a survey conducted about climate-friendly companies.[23] Nike has also been praised for its Nike Grind programme (which closes the product lifecycle) by groups like Climate Counts.[24] In addition to this, one campaign that Nike began for Earth Day 2008 was a commercial that featured Steve Nash wearing Nike’s Trash Talk Shoe, a shoe that had been constructed in February 2008 from pieces of leather and synthetic leather waste that derived from the factory floor. The Trash Talk Shoe also featured a sole composed of ground-up rubber from a shoe recycling program. Nike claims this is the first performance basketball shoe that has been created from manufacturing waste, but it only produced 5,000 pairs for sale.[25] Another project Nike has begun is called Nike’s Reuse-A-Shoe program. This program is Nike’s longest-running program that benefits both the environment and the community by collecting old athletic shoes of any type in order to process and recycle them. The material that is created from the recycled shoes is then used to help create sports surfaces, such as basketball courts, running tracks, and playgrounds.[26] ]]> RSS_AUTHOR http://www.jordan9.com/nike-air-force-one-high-shoes-1001-product-2340.html Sun, 26 Jul 2009 12:57:56 +0200 http://www.jordan9.com/nike-air-force-one-men-shoes-1043-product-2601.html http://www.jordan9.com/index.php?main_page=product_reviews&products_id=2601 Acquisitions In July 2003, Nike paid $305 million to acquire Converse Inc., makers of the iconic Chuck Taylor All Stars. [6] In an effort to target the low-end athletic goods market, Nike purchased the parent company of Starter athletic clothing brand in August 2004 for $43 million.[7] On 23 October 2007, it was announced that the sports apparel supplier Umbro, known as the manufacturers of the England national football team's kits, had agreed to be bought by Nike in a deal said to be worth £285 million (~$600m). 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For Sale ]]> RSS_AUTHOR http://www.jordan9.com/nike-air-jordan-fusion-8-men-shoes-1004-product-1128.html Sun, 26 Jul 2009 10:04:05 +0200 http://www.jordan9.com/nike-air-jordan-fusion-9-women-shoes-1008-product-813.html http://www.jordan9.com/index.php?main_page=product_reviews&products_id=813 RSS_AUTHOR http://www.jordan9.com/nike-air-jordan-fusion-9-women-shoes-1008-product-813.html Sun, 26 Jul 2009 08:46:31 +0200 http://www.jordan9.com/nike-air-jordan-spizike-men-shoes-1013-product-520.html http://www.jordan9.com/index.php?main_page=product_reviews&products_id=520 Air Jordan, known colloquially as Air Jordans, Jordans, Js, or "MJs" are a brand of shoes produced by Nike, Inc which was designed for and endorsed by legendary professional basketball player, Michael Jordan. The Air Jordan line is created by Jordan Brand, a sub-division of Nike. Since its first release in 1984, there have been new designs of the shoe released each year, even after Jordan retired from basketball. Collectors classify the Air Jordan line by release year and model: Originals (OG), Retros, Retro-pluses (Retro +), Player Exclusive (PE) and Samples. The Jordan Brand also produces a line of Team shoes, separate from the signature line of Air Jordan shoes. Every year the Jordan Brand reintroduces one signature pair of shoes that was previously created. Only one style is re-introduced per year but can be re-introduced in different color schemes. The Jordan Brand also releases shoes for only one day so that the shoe has more value and the retro idea does not fade in popularity. ]]> RSS_AUTHOR http://www.jordan9.com/nike-air-jordan-spizike-men-shoes-1013-product-520.html Sun, 26 Jul 2009 08:00:16 +0200 http://www.jordan9.com/nike-air-max-360-women-shoes-1001-product-1699.html http://www.jordan9.com/index.php?main_page=product_reviews&products_id=1699 Air Max 360 ]]> RSS_AUTHOR http://www.jordan9.com/nike-air-max-360-women-shoes-1001-product-1699.html Sun, 26 Jul 2009 11:34:17 +0200 http://www.jordan9.com/nike-air-max-87-men-shoes-1052-product-1804.html http://www.jordan9.com/index.php?main_page=product_reviews&products_id=1804 The Nike Air Max shoe uses a large air cushioning unit at the heel which is visible from the side of the midsole in most models. Different types of Air Max cushioning include "Air Max2" which does not have the "holes" in the cushioning unit and is of high pressure, "Tube Air" which is visible in several small circles on the midsole of the shoe, "Total Air" which is basically just another word for full Air Max cushioning, "Tuned Air," which is a system of individual pods supposedly "tuned" to different areas of the foot. Air in the early 1990s which was visible through the bottom of the shoe (although smaller portions of Air units are visible through the bottom of many Air Max models) and another type of Air cushioning is the low profile and very responsive "Zoom Air." ]]> RSS_AUTHOR http://www.jordan9.com/nike-air-max-87-men-shoes-1052-product-1804.html Sun, 26 Jul 2009 11:50:42 +0200 http://www.jordan9.com/nike-air-max-95-women-shoes-1007-product-1872.html http://www.jordan9.com/index.php?main_page=product_reviews&products_id=1872 Air Max 95 The Air Max 95 was based on the human anatomy. With the spine of the shoe resembling the human spine and the original materials to represent skin etc. Although stores were reluctant to stock this shoe because of its high technology and hence high price tag, they took a chance it became the first shoe to be more than £100.00 sold in JD Sports. However they are often replicated and sold on the Internet for a small fraction of cost. According to a new police database, the footwear of choice for criminals are Nikes with Nike Air Max 95's being the most popular Daily Mirror. Air Max cushioning has been used in shoes for almost all sports by now including basketball, cross training, golf, casual shoes, sandals, tennis, etc.; however the "Nike Air Max" is always a running shoe. An example of a basketball shoe would be "Air Max Uptempo." ]]> RSS_AUTHOR http://www.jordan9.com/nike-air-max-95-women-shoes-1007-product-1872.html Sun, 26 Jul 2009 12:05:33 +0200 http://www.jordan9.com/nike-air-max-tn-men-shoes-1027-product-2146.html http://www.jordan9.com/index.php?main_page=product_reviews&products_id=2146 The cushioned shoe (especially the Air Max BW) has been a popular clothing item among gabber music fans. The Dutch song Het land van ... by Lange Frans & Baas B states that Air Max will never go out of fashion in the Netherlands. Nike Air Max are very popular in Hip Hop Culture and Chav Culture. Also, Air Max (especially the Air Max BW and 93) were (and are nowadays) extremely popular in Serbia in first half of the '90s(in spite of extreme inflation,average monthly pay was around $1, and shoes were around $100), shoe theft became a common crime. ]]> RSS_AUTHOR http://www.jordan9.com/nike-air-max-tn-men-shoes-1027-product-2146.html Sun, 26 Jul 2009 12:36:34 +0200 http://www.jordan9.com/nike-air-max-tn-men-shoes-1042-product-2131.html http://www.jordan9.com/index.php?main_page=product_reviews&products_id=2131 The cushioned shoe (especially the Air Max BW) has been a popular clothing item among gabber music fans. The Dutch song Het land van ... by Lange Frans & Baas B states that Air Max will never go out of fashion in the Netherlands. Nike Air Max are very popular in Hip Hop Culture and Chav Culture. Also, Air Max (especially the Air Max BW and 93) were (and are nowadays) extremely popular in Serbia in first half of the '90s(in spite of extreme inflation,average monthly pay was around $1, and shoes were around $100), shoe theft became a common crime. ]]> RSS_AUTHOR http://www.jordan9.com/nike-air-max-tn-men-shoes-1042-product-2131.html Sun, 26 Jul 2009 12:35:11 +0200 http://www.jordan9.com/nike-air-max-tn-men-shoes-1063-product-2110.html http://www.jordan9.com/index.php?main_page=product_reviews&products_id=2110 The cushioned shoe (especially the Air Max BW) has been a popular clothing item among gabber music fans. The Dutch song Het land van ... by Lange Frans & Baas B states that Air Max will never go out of fashion in the Netherlands. Nike Air Max are very popular in Hip Hop Culture and Chav Culture. Also, Air Max (especially the Air Max BW and 93) were (and are nowadays) extremely popular in Serbia in first half of the '90s(in spite of extreme inflation,average monthly pay was around $1, and shoes were around $100), shoe theft became a common crime. ]]> RSS_AUTHOR http://www.jordan9.com/nike-air-max-tn-men-shoes-1063-product-2110.html Sun, 26 Jul 2009 12:32:20 +0200 http://www.jordan9.com/nike-dunk-high-pro-sb-big-gulp-sport-red-white-product-13409.html http://www.jordan9.com/index.php?main_page=product_reviews&products_id=13409 Nike Dunk High Pro SB - Big Gulp (Sport Red / White) feature a unique inspiration. When they originally surfaced, many thought about nicknaming them the Coca Colas and the Santa Clause. But since the debate was never settled, Paul Rodriguez’s store Primitive has been dubbing them the Nike Dunk SB - Big Gulp after the famous 7-11 cup size. 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As the Nike Terminator’s "fraternal twin", originally having numerous colors in most sizes (Hi-Top or Low-Top) for various Universities and Colleges. Since its reintroduction in 1998, the Dunk has transformed from a basic basketball shoe into a subcultural icon and an inspiration for fashion, culture, and art. ]]> RSS_AUTHOR http://www.jordan9.com/nike-dunk-shoes-1081-product-1460.html Sun, 26 Jul 2009 11:14:07 +0200 http://www.jordan9.com/nike-dunk-shoes-1085-product-1456.html http://www.jordan9.com/index.php?main_page=product_reviews&products_id=1456 The Dunk was first introduced by Nike Inc. in 1985. As the Nike Terminator’s "fraternal twin", originally having numerous colors in most sizes (Hi-Top or Low-Top) for various Universities and Colleges. Since its reintroduction in 1998, the Dunk has transformed from a basic basketball shoe into a subcultural icon and an inspiration for fashion, culture, and art. ]]> RSS_AUTHOR http://www.jordan9.com/nike-dunk-shoes-1085-product-1456.html Sun, 26 Jul 2009 11:13:57 +0200 http://www.jordan9.com/nike-jordan-1-shoes-1008-product-469.html http://www.jordan9.com/index.php?main_page=product_reviews&products_id=469 Air Jordan I The Jordan 1 generation distributed from the very beginning has encountered the alliance prohibition, because at that time bull's training did not allow the god to put on this pair of shoes, the reason was uncoordinated with team's team clothing color, but David Stern has started out the traffic ticket to Jordan, first 1000 US dollar, son 2000 US dollar, until final each 5000 US dollars, this finally has also caused Qiao 1 rushed to purchase crazily.Bears a gram company therefore also first time shook Kuang Wei on the basketball shoe status.The Jordan 1 generation uses Bai Heihong tricolor, the hard system rubber big bottom, does not have any technology content, in fact this pair of shoes are very unwieldy, but it is a time start. ]]> RSS_AUTHOR http://www.jordan9.com/nike-jordan-1-shoes-1008-product-469.html Sun, 26 Jul 2009 07:50:25 +0200 http://www.jordan9.com/nike-jordan-11-shoes-1011-product-654.html http://www.jordan9.com/index.php?main_page=product_reviews&products_id=654 Air Jordan XI The Air Jordan XI model was designed by Tinker Hatfield. While Jordan was still pursuing a career in baseball, Hatfield designed the shoe in hopes that Michael would eventually wear it if he returned to the NBA. The Jordan XI was meant to stand out with a fusion of performance and style. Taken from the world of high-end mountaineering backpacks, the condura nylon upper gave the Air Jordan XI model lightweight durability. Further innovation came with the use of a carbon fiber plate on the sole of the shoe, that can be seen underneath the clear outsole, which gave the shoe exceptional torsional rigidity. The most visually distinct aspect of the shoe was its shiny patent leather mid and toebox. A material long used in the fashion industry, patent leather was extremely lightweight, when compared to genuine leather, and also tended not to stretch - a very useful property to help keep the foot within the bounds of the shoebed during quick direction changes on the court. The shiny leather gave the XI what many described as a "formal" look - a fact that many owners of the shoe took advantage of thereafter, pairing the shoe off the court with business suits in substitution for dress shoes. Boyz II Men wore black and white Air Jordan XI shoes with white suits at one of their concerts. Jordan wore the Air Jordan XI model to help the Chicago Bulls claim the 1995-1996 NBA championship. The legacy of the shoe was transferred to the silver screen as Jordan wore a black/white/blue colorway of the Air Jordan XI model in the 1996 Warner Bros. animated movie "Space Jam". ]]> RSS_AUTHOR http://www.jordan9.com/nike-jordan-11-shoes-1011-product-654.html Sun, 26 Jul 2009 08:34:44 +0200 http://www.jordan9.com/nike-jordan-12-shoes-1007-product-687.html http://www.jordan9.com/index.php?main_page=product_reviews&products_id=687 Air Jordan XII The Air Jordan XII was inspired by "Nisshoki", (the Japanese flag) and a 19th century womans' dress boot. Initial public perception was a disappointment. However featuring gold-plated steel lace loops, embossed lizard skin pattern and zoom air, this model set a new direction in style and technology in shoe design. Though not as light in weight as previous models, the construction and firmness of the shoe is widely considered to be the most durable and sturdy shoes from the Air Jordan line ever made. This shoe known as "OG's' came in 5 colorways and was released on March 13. This shoe was also designed by, one of the top Jordan designers of the Jordan Brand. This shoe will release in December 2008 with the Eleven as the final countdown pack. In addition, the Twelve was combined with the Thirteen numbered Jordan to produce the 12.5. They are in stores now. ]]> RSS_AUTHOR http://www.jordan9.com/nike-jordan-12-shoes-1007-product-687.html Sun, 26 Jul 2009 08:36:36 +0200 http://www.jordan9.com/nike-jordan-25-jordan-6-men-shoes-1014-product-952.html http://www.jordan9.com/index.php?main_page=product_reviews&products_id=952 RSS_AUTHOR http://www.jordan9.com/nike-jordan-25-jordan-6-men-shoes-1014-product-952.html Sun, 26 Jul 2009 09:41:08 +0200 http://www.jordan9.com/nike-jordan-4-shoes-1008-product-551.html http://www.jordan9.com/index.php?main_page=product_reviews&products_id=551 Air Jordan IV The Air Jordan IV shoe was first released in 1989, designed once again by Tinker Hatfield. It became the first Jordan shoe released on the global market, with some exceptions. The Air Jordan IV cushioning sole and design helped to make the shoe an international bestseller. Spike Lee, the director/actor who helped in the ad campaign for the Air Jordan III, created the famous Can/Can't TV commercial. Lee also featured the Air Jordan IV in his movie Do The Right Thing in a scene where the character "Buggin Out" (played by Giancarlo Esposito) angrily confronts a Caucasian bicyclist who accidentally bumps into him and scuffs his Air Jordan IVs shoes. After the confrontation, Buggin Out promptly places his shoe on a fire hydrant and cleans it with a toothbrush. The shoe was retroed in 1999 in a white/black colorway and a black/cement colorway, and stores were sold out of Air Jordan IV within hours of release. However, when Nike released the first Retro+ model of the Air Jordan IV, many fans of the shoe claimed that the company had "destroyed a classic" by removing the nets on the shoe along with making some other subtle changes. One example being "NIKE AIR" logo featured on the back of the shoe being replaced with the Jumpman logo. In 2006, Nike released several variations of the Air Jordan IV, including "Mars Blackmons" ("Red" IV's with Spike Lee's alter ego on the heel), "Military Blues", and the $500 "Thunder and Lightning" package. Also released the Mist blue color and all white and all black. These particular variations of the shoe also takes part in the inspiration of the Air Jordan Spiz'ike (the shoe's side-lace strap). ]]> RSS_AUTHOR http://www.jordan9.com/nike-jordan-4-shoes-1008-product-551.html Sun, 26 Jul 2009 08:02:31 +0200 http://www.jordan9.com/nike-shox-tl3-men-shoes-1004-product-3023.html http://www.jordan9.com/index.php?main_page=product_reviews&products_id=3023 Shox is technology developed by Nike and incorporated into several of their flagship athletic shoes. Shox are small hollow columns that make up the midsole of the shoe. They are mostly made of rubber. There are many different formations that Shox come in, but they usually come with four circular columns in a square formation for maximum cushioning. There can also be five or six Shox that vary in height, and triangular and rectangular Shox that provide better stability. Some shoes have midsoles made entirely of Shox, like the TL series. The first shoes to use the Shox technology were introduced in late 2000, the R4 runner, the BB4 basketball shoe, and the XT4 cross-training shoe. Nike claims that Shox not only absorb impact from heel strike while running; they also "spring back" and add more power to a runner's stride. The newer Shox series is compatible with Nike+ technology. The Nike Shox Saya+ is the most recent Shox with this feature. The new Nike Shox Q'Vida Hi - Women's is a new "dance boot" style of Shox. Hugh Laurie of Fox's "House" is said to have 37 pairs of size 12 1/2 Shox that he wears on the show, and off set. Athletes that are notable for wearing shoes with Shox technology include Vince Carter, Jermaine O'Neal, David M. West and Carlos Boozer. Some of Nike’s best selling shoes include Shox, like the Shox NZ and Shox Turbo, which still release in different colors. These shoes can be found for customization on NikeID, Nike's online shoe customizing site. There are numerous options like different colors and materials for the Shox, along with custom tags on them. On February 17 2006, BBC News reported that Nike had filed a patent infringement suit against rival Adidas, claiming that a range of their trainers replicated its technology ]]> RSS_AUTHOR http://www.jordan9.com/nike-shox-tl3-men-shoes-1004-product-3023.html Sun, 26 Jul 2009 14:35:28 +0200 http://www.jordan9.com/nike-shox-tl3-men-shoes-1008-product-3019.html http://www.jordan9.com/index.php?main_page=product_reviews&products_id=3019 Shox is technology developed by Nike and incorporated into several of their flagship athletic shoes. Shox are small hollow columns that make up the midsole of the shoe. They are mostly made of rubber. There are many different formations that Shox come in, but they usually come with four circular columns in a square formation for maximum cushioning. There can also be five or six Shox that vary in height, and triangular and rectangular Shox that provide better stability. Some shoes have midsoles made entirely of Shox, like the TL series. The first shoes to use the Shox technology were introduced in late 2000, the R4 runner, the BB4 basketball shoe, and the XT4 cross-training shoe. Nike claims that Shox not only absorb impact from heel strike while running; they also "spring back" and add more power to a runner's stride. The newer Shox series is compatible with Nike+ technology. The Nike Shox Saya+ is the most recent Shox with this feature. The new Nike Shox Q'Vida Hi - Women's is a new "dance boot" style of Shox. Hugh Laurie of Fox's "House" is said to have 37 pairs of size 12 1/2 Shox that he wears on the show, and off set. Athletes that are notable for wearing shoes with Shox technology include Vince Carter, Jermaine O'Neal, David M. West and Carlos Boozer. Some of Nike’s best selling shoes include Shox, like the Shox NZ and Shox Turbo, which still release in different colors. These shoes can be found for customization on NikeID, Nike's online shoe customizing site. There are numerous options like different colors and materials for the Shox, along with custom tags on them. On February 17 2006, BBC News reported that Nike had filed a patent infringement suit against rival Adidas, claiming that a range of their trainers replicated its technology ]]> RSS_AUTHOR http://www.jordan9.com/nike-shox-tl3-men-shoes-1008-product-3019.html Sun, 26 Jul 2009 14:34:57 +0200 http://www.jordan9.com/okely-sunglasses-1036-product-7863.html http://www.jordan9.com/index.php?main_page=product_reviews&products_id=7863 Sunglasses or sun glasses are a visual aid, variously termed spectacles or glasses, which feature lenses that are coloured or darkened to prevent strong light from reaching the eyes. In the early Twentieth century they were also known as sun cheaters (or simply cheaters). Many people find direct sunlight too bright to be comfortable. During outdoor activities, the human eye can receive more light than usual. Healthcare professionals recommend eye protection whenever outside to protect the eyes from ultraviolet radiation, which can lead to the development of a cataract. Sunglasses have also been associated with celebrities and film actors primarily due to the desire to hide or mask their identity, but this may also be due in part to the fact that film lighting is typically stronger than natural light and uncomfortable to an unprotected eye. Since the 1940s sunglasses have been popular as a fashion accessory, especially on the beach. ]]> RSS_AUTHOR http://www.jordan9.com/okely-sunglasses-1036-product-7863.html Mon, 27 Jul 2009 03:50:55 +0200 http://www.jordan9.com/polo-hoody-1003-product-3804.html http://www.jordan9.com/index.php?main_page=product_reviews&products_id=3804 RSS_AUTHOR http://www.jordan9.com/polo-hoody-1003-product-3804.html Sun, 26 Jul 2009 16:40:35 +0200 http://www.jordan9.com/polo-hoody-1017-product-3790.html http://www.jordan9.com/index.php?main_page=product_reviews&products_id=3790 RSS_AUTHOR http://www.jordan9.com/polo-hoody-1017-product-3790.html Sun, 26 Jul 2009 16:39:11 +0200 http://www.jordan9.com/polo-t-shirts-1040-product-6553.html http://www.jordan9.com/index.php?main_page=product_reviews&products_id=6553 A tennis shirt, now commonly called a polo shirt and also known as a golf shirt, is a T-shaped shirt with a collar, typically two or three buttons down a slit below the collar, and an optional pocket. A zipper may substitute for buttons, or neither may be present. Polo shirts are usually made of knitted cloth (rather than woven cloth), usually pique cotton or, less commonly, silk, merino wool, or synthetic fibers. History of the tennis shirt In the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, tennis players ordinarily wore "tennis whites" consisting of long-sleeved white button-up shirts (worn with the sleeves rolled up), flannel trousers, and ties.As one might expect, this attire presented several problems for ease of play and comfort on the court. René Lacoste, the French 7-time Grand Slam tennis champion, decided that the stiff tennis attire was too cumbersome and uncomfortable. He designed a white, short-sleeved, loosely knit piqué cotton (he called the cotton weave jersey petit piqué) shirt with an un-starched, flat protruding collar, a buttoned placket, and a longer shirt-tail in back than in front (known today as a "tennis tail"; see below), which he first wore at the 1926 U.S. Open championship. Beginning in 1927, Lacoste placed a crocodile emblem on the left breast of his shirts, as the American press had begun to refer to him as "the alligator", a nickname which he embraced. Lacoste's design mitigated the problems that traditional tennis attire created: the short, cuffed sleeves solved the tendency of long-sleeves to roll down the soft collar easily could be loosened by un-buttoning the placket the piqué collar easily could be worn upturned to block the sun from the neck the jersey knit piqué cotton breathed the "tennis tail" prevented the shirt from pulling out of the wearer's trousers or shorts In 1933, after retiring from professional tennis, Lacoste teamed up with André Gillier, a friend who was a clothing merchandiser, to market that shirt in Europe and North America. Together, they formed the company Chemise Lacoste, and began selling their shirts, which still included the small embroidered crocodile logo on the left breast ]]> RSS_AUTHOR http://www.jordan9.com/polo-t-shirts-1040-product-6553.html Mon, 27 Jul 2009 01:22:23 +0200 http://www.jordan9.com/prada-low-top-men-shoes-1002-product-5782.html http://www.jordan9.com/index.php?main_page=product_reviews&products_id=5782 Prada's ascent into high-fashion Miuccia inherited the company in 1978 by which time sales were up to $400,000 USD. With Bertelli alongside her as business manager, Miuccia was allowed time to implement for total mind onto design.[ She would go on to incorporate her ideas into the House of Prada that would transform it into a label of renown.[1] She released her first set of backpacks and totes in 1979. They were made out of a tough military spec black nylon that her grandfather had used as coverings for his steamer trunks.[2] Initial success was not instant, as they were hard to sell due to the lack of advertising and high-prices, but the lines would go on to become her first commercial hit. Next, Miuccia and Bertelli sought out wholesale accounts for the bags in upscale department stores and boutiques worldwide.In 1983, Prada opened a second boutique in Millan reminiscent to the original shop, but with a sleek and modern contrast to it. It was opened in the historic and upscale shopping district of Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II. The next year, Prada released its nylon tote. That same year, the House of Prada began expansion across continental Europe by opening locations in prominent shopping districts within Florence, Paris, Madrid, and New York City.A shoe line was also released in 1984. Miuccia released the classic Prada handbag in 1985, that went on to become an overnight sensation.] It was practical and fashionable, functional and sturdy. In 1987, Miuccia and Bertelli married.Prada launched its women's ready-to-wear collection in 1989, and the designs came to be known for their dropped waistlines and narrow belts. Prada's popularity skyrocketed when the fashion world took notice of its clean lines, opulent fabrics, and basic colors. Time described the apparel as "unassertive, combining traditional good manners and an ultramodern industrial sleekness."Truly, the designs to come out of the House of Prada reflected feminine worker aesthetic which made it quite unique in contrast to other high-fashion brands. It would be identified with as for the affluent working women who held demanding jobs identified with it."Thus, it is no surprise that Miuccia herself took it upon herself to call her women's outfits as "uniforms." The logo for the label, the Prada silver-and black triangle, was not the main design element unlike other prominent luxury brands the likes of Louis Vuitton] And its appeal, including the apparel, were taken as "anti-status" or "reverse snobbery." ]]> RSS_AUTHOR http://www.jordan9.com/prada-low-top-men-shoes-1002-product-5782.html Sun, 26 Jul 2009 23:33:02 +0200 http://www.jordan9.com/prada-low-top-men-shoes-1048-product-5736.html http://www.jordan9.com/index.php?main_page=product_reviews&products_id=5736 Prada's ascent into high-fashion Miuccia inherited the company in 1978 by which time sales were up to $400,000 USD. With Bertelli alongside her as business manager, Miuccia was allowed time to implement for total mind onto design.[ She would go on to incorporate her ideas into the House of Prada that would transform it into a label of renown.[1] She released her first set of backpacks and totes in 1979. They were made out of a tough military spec black nylon that her grandfather had used as coverings for his steamer trunks.[2] Initial success was not instant, as they were hard to sell due to the lack of advertising and high-prices, but the lines would go on to become her first commercial hit. Next, Miuccia and Bertelli sought out wholesale accounts for the bags in upscale department stores and boutiques worldwide.In 1983, Prada opened a second boutique in Millan reminiscent to the original shop, but with a sleek and modern contrast to it. It was opened in the historic and upscale shopping district of Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II. The next year, Prada released its nylon tote. That same year, the House of Prada began expansion across continental Europe by opening locations in prominent shopping districts within Florence, Paris, Madrid, and New York City.A shoe line was also released in 1984. Miuccia released the classic Prada handbag in 1985, that went on to become an overnight sensation.] It was practical and fashionable, functional and sturdy. In 1987, Miuccia and Bertelli married.Prada launched its women's ready-to-wear collection in 1989, and the designs came to be known for their dropped waistlines and narrow belts. Prada's popularity skyrocketed when the fashion world took notice of its clean lines, opulent fabrics, and basic colors. Time described the apparel as "unassertive, combining traditional good manners and an ultramodern industrial sleekness."Truly, the designs to come out of the House of Prada reflected feminine worker aesthetic which made it quite unique in contrast to other high-fashion brands. It would be identified with as for the affluent working women who held demanding jobs identified with it."Thus, it is no surprise that Miuccia herself took it upon herself to call her women's outfits as "uniforms." The logo for the label, the Prada silver-and black triangle, was not the main design element unlike other prominent luxury brands the likes of Louis Vuitton] And its appeal, including the apparel, were taken as "anti-status" or "reverse snobbery." ]]> RSS_AUTHOR http://www.jordan9.com/prada-low-top-men-shoes-1048-product-5736.html Sun, 26 Jul 2009 23:21:23 +0200 http://www.jordan9.com/rmc-men-jeans-1042-product-4231.html http://www.jordan9.com/index.php?main_page=product_reviews&products_id=4231 RSS_AUTHOR http://www.jordan9.com/rmc-men-jeans-1042-product-4231.html Sun, 26 Jul 2009 17:30:47 +0200 http://www.jordan9.com/tiffany-co-bracelet-1062-product-12076.html http://www.jordan9.com/index.php?main_page=product_reviews&products_id=12076 A bracelet is an article of jewelry which is worn around the wrist. Bracelets can be manufactured from leather, cloth, plastic or metal, and sometimes contain rocks, wood, and/or shells. Bracelets are also used for medical and identification purposes, such as allergy bracelets and hospital patient-identification tags. Although the term armlet may be technically similar, it is taken to mean an item that sits on the upper arm: an arm ring. The origin of the term 'bracelet' is from the Latin 'brachile' meaning 'of the arm', via the Old French 'barcel'. ]]> RSS_AUTHOR http://www.jordan9.com/tiffany-co-bracelet-1062-product-12076.html Mon, 27 Jul 2009 11:17:24 +0200 http://www.jordan9.com/tiffany-co-bracelet-1220-product-11918.html http://www.jordan9.com/index.php?main_page=product_reviews&products_id=11918 A bracelet is an article of jewelry which is worn around the wrist. Bracelets can be manufactured from leather, cloth, plastic or metal, and sometimes contain rocks, wood, and/or shells. Bracelets are also used for medical and identification purposes, such as allergy bracelets and hospital patient-identification tags. Although the term armlet may be technically similar, it is taken to mean an item that sits on the upper arm: an arm ring. The origin of the term 'bracelet' is from the Latin 'brachile' meaning 'of the arm', via the Old French 'barcel'. ]]> RSS_AUTHOR http://www.jordan9.com/tiffany-co-bracelet-1220-product-11918.html Mon, 27 Jul 2009 10:55:48 +0200 http://www.jordan9.com/timberland-men-shoes-1040-product-5219.html http://www.jordan9.com/index.php?main_page=product_reviews&products_id=5219 Timberland (NYSE: TBL) (or more informally Timbs, Timbos or Timmies) is a trademark for a number of lines of outdoors wear, primarily boots, manufactured by The Timberland Company. Its three key locations are in Stratham, New Hampshire; Danville, Kentucky; and Ontario, California. Although their boots are designed for hiking and mountain climbing, they are popular as a primary element of fashion, originating from their popularity with African-American and Latin youths in New York City, New Jersey, and Connecticut areas. The Timberland Company also has many items for sale in the apparel market including watches, leather goods, eyeware and other goods. In 2007, Timberland was named one of the hundred best companies to work for by CNN Money, and the best company to work for in the state of New Hampshire. ]]> RSS_AUTHOR http://www.jordan9.com/timberland-men-shoes-1040-product-5219.html Sun, 26 Jul 2009 21:41:16 +0200 http://www.jordan9.com/timberland-men-shoes-1082-product-5177.html http://www.jordan9.com/index.php?main_page=product_reviews&products_id=5177 Timberland (NYSE: TBL) (or more informally Timbs, Timbos or Timmies) is a trademark for a number of lines of outdoors wear, primarily boots, manufactured by The Timberland Company. Its three key locations are in Stratham, New Hampshire; Danville, Kentucky; and Ontario, California. Although their boots are designed for hiking and mountain climbing, they are popular as a primary element of fashion, originating from their popularity with African-American and Latin youths in New York City, New Jersey, and Connecticut areas. The Timberland Company also has many items for sale in the apparel market including watches, leather goods, eyeware and other goods. In 2007, Timberland was named one of the hundred best companies to work for by CNN Money, and the best company to work for in the state of New Hampshire. ]]> RSS_AUTHOR http://www.jordan9.com/timberland-men-shoes-1082-product-5177.html Sun, 26 Jul 2009 21:35:45 +0200 http://www.jordan9.com/tony-parker-shoes-1007-product-12755.html http://www.jordan9.com/index.php?main_page=product_reviews&products_id=12755 William Anthony "Tony" Parker (born May 17, 1982(1982-05-17)) is a French professional basketball player for the NBA's San Antonio Spurs and member of France's national basketball team. Brought up in a family with close ties to basketball, Parker played for two years in the French basketball league before entering the 2001 NBA Draft. He was selected by the San Antonio Spurs and quickly became their starting point guard, helping the Spurs win three NBA Championships in 2003, 2005 and 2007. Employing his pace and high field goal percentage to great effect, Parker has been selected as an NBA All-Star twice and was the 2007 NBA Finals MVP. He married actress Eva Longoria, best known for her role in the ABC television series Desperate Housewives, on 7 July 2007. ]]> RSS_AUTHOR http://www.jordan9.com/tony-parker-shoes-1007-product-12755.html Mon, 27 Jul 2009 12:52:28 +0200 http://www.jordan9.com/tracy-mcgrady-shoes-1002-product-12614.html http://www.jordan9.com/index.php?main_page=product_reviews&products_id=12614 Tracy Lamar McGrady, Jr (born May 24, 1979, in Bartow, Florida) is an American professional basketball player, currently positioned at starting shooting guard for the Houston Rockets in the National Basketball Association (NBA), but he can also play small forward. He is commonly referred to as "T-Mac." Entering the league after graduating from high school, McGrady eventually became a seven-time All-Star. He led the league in scoring in 2003 and 2004. He spent the first seven years of his career with the Toronto Raptors and Orlando Magic before being traded to the Houston Rockets in 2004. McGrady was ranked #75 on SLAM magazine's Top 75 NBA Players of All Time in 2003. McGrady has never advanced to the second round of the playoffs in his whole career despite his seven trips to the playoffs: one with the Toronto Raptors, three with the Orlando Magic and three with the Houston Rockets. McGrady's style of play has been compared to that of George Gervin. Tracy McGrady played high school basketball at Auburndale Senior High School in Auburndale, Florida for three years. He then transferred to Mount Zion Christian Academy, in Durham, North Carolina. He would have attended the University of Kentucky had he not entered the NBA right after high school. McGrady created a national buzz after his performance in the Adidas ABCD Camp, where the best high school players in the U.S. are invited annually. He was named High School Player of the Year by USA Today. ]]> RSS_AUTHOR http://www.jordan9.com/tracy-mcgrady-shoes-1002-product-12614.html Mon, 27 Jul 2009 12:28:23 +0200 http://www.jordan9.com/true-religion-men-jeans-1006-product-4332.html http://www.jordan9.com/index.php?main_page=product_reviews&products_id=4332 In the winter of 2002, True Religion debuted its denim products from its Los Angeles base. It now produces jackets, blazers, sweatshirts, t-shirts, shoes, and accessories in addition to jeans. Defining characteristics include pockets with horseshoe-shaped stitching, pictures of Buddha playing the guitar, and twisted inseams. True Religion Jeans are very noticable because of the thick stitching and bright horseshoe on the back pockets. True Religion has boutiques in Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, San Jose, Short Hills, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, New York City, Miami, Tysons Corner, VA, Arlington, VA, Boston (Spring 2008), Beachwood (Spring 2008), Philadelphia (Spring 2008), and Pittsburgh (Fall 2008). The flagship store is located in Manhattan Beach, California. True Religion can also be purchased from such high-end department stores as Bloomingdale's, Nordstrom, Neiman Marcus, and Saks Fifth Avenue. With a new botique opening in the Minneapolis MN They are a publicly traded company listed on NASDAQ as TRLG. ]]> RSS_AUTHOR http://www.jordan9.com/true-religion-men-jeans-1006-product-4332.html Sun, 26 Jul 2009 17:42:33 +0200 http://www.jordan9.com/true-religion-men-jeans-1017-product-4321.html http://www.jordan9.com/index.php?main_page=product_reviews&products_id=4321 In the winter of 2002, True Religion debuted its denim products from its Los Angeles base. It now produces jackets, blazers, sweatshirts, t-shirts, shoes, and accessories in addition to jeans. Defining characteristics include pockets with horseshoe-shaped stitching, pictures of Buddha playing the guitar, and twisted inseams. True Religion Jeans are very noticable because of the thick stitching and bright horseshoe on the back pockets. True Religion has boutiques in Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, San Jose, Short Hills, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, New York City, Miami, Tysons Corner, VA, Arlington, VA, Boston (Spring 2008), Beachwood (Spring 2008), Philadelphia (Spring 2008), and Pittsburgh (Fall 2008). The flagship store is located in Manhattan Beach, California. True Religion can also be purchased from such high-end department stores as Bloomingdale's, Nordstrom, Neiman Marcus, and Saks Fifth Avenue. With a new botique opening in the Minneapolis MN They are a publicly traded company listed on NASDAQ as TRLG. ]]> RSS_AUTHOR http://www.jordan9.com/true-religion-men-jeans-1017-product-4321.html Sun, 26 Jul 2009 17:41:25 +0200 http://www.jordan9.com/true-religion-men-jeans-1054-product-4284.html http://www.jordan9.com/index.php?main_page=product_reviews&products_id=4284 RSS_AUTHOR http://www.jordan9.com/true-religion-men-jeans-1054-product-4284.html Sun, 26 Jul 2009 17:36:45 +0200 http://www.jordan9.com/true-religion-women-jeans-1005-product-4353.html http://www.jordan9.com/index.php?main_page=product_reviews&products_id=4353 In the winter of 2002, True Religion debuted its denim products from its Los Angeles base. It now produces jackets, blazers, sweatshirts, t-shirts, shoes, and accessories in addition to jeans. Defining characteristics include pockets with horseshoe-shaped stitching, pictures of Buddha playing the guitar, and twisted inseams. True Religion Jeans are very noticable because of the thick stitching and bright horseshoe on the back pockets. True Religion has boutiques in Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, San Jose, Short Hills, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, New York City, Miami, Tysons Corner, VA, Arlington, VA, Boston (Spring 2008), Beachwood (Spring 2008), Philadelphia (Spring 2008), and Pittsburgh (Fall 2008). The flagship store is located in Manhattan Beach, California. True Religion can also be purchased from such high-end department stores as Bloomingdale's, Nordstrom, Neiman Marcus, and Saks Fifth Avenue. With a new botique opening in the Minneapolis MN They are a publicly traded company listed on NASDAQ as TRLG. ]]> RSS_AUTHOR http://www.jordan9.com/true-religion-women-jeans-1005-product-4353.html Sun, 26 Jul 2009 17:46:16 +0200 http://www.jordan9.com/versace-men-jeans-1009-product-4364.html http://www.jordan9.com/index.php?main_page=product_reviews&products_id=4364 Gianni Versace S.p.A. (pronounced [ˈdʒɑnːi verˈsatʃe]), usually referred to as Versace, is an Italian clothier founded by Gianni Versace in 1978. After Gianni Versace was killed by Andrew Cunanan on July 15, 1997, his sister Donatella Versace, formerly vice-president, stepped in as creative director of the designing of Versace and his older brother Santo Versace became CEO. The first Versace boutique was opened in Milan's Via della Spiga in 1978, (though the Versace family are from Reggio Calabria) and its popularity was immediate. Today, Versace is one of the world's leading international fashion houses. Versace designs, markets and distributes luxury clothing, accessories, fragrances, makeup and home furnishings under the various brands of the Versace Group. Versace's Style Department employs a group of designers and stylists who work in teams. Each team is specifically dedicated to each fashion line or label. These teams operate under the close supervision and guidance of Creative Director, Donatella Versace. ]]> RSS_AUTHOR http://www.jordan9.com/versace-men-jeans-1009-product-4364.html Sun, 26 Jul 2009 17:47:10 +0200 http://www.jordan9.com/women-s-classic-short-5825-black-product-11330.html http://www.jordan9.com/index.php?main_page=product_reviews&products_id=11330 Description: The Classic Short boot features lavish twin-faced sheepskin for the utmost comfort. Precision craftsmanship is evident in the Classic Short’s reinforced heel and raw seams. Slip into the Classic Short boot and feel UGG® Australia luxury. We recommend treating this product with our UGG® Care Kit to maintain the health and luster of the twin-faced sheepskin. Product Details: Twin-faced grade A sheepskin with suede heel guards Approximate boot shaft height: 8” Genuine sheepskin sock wicks moisture away Flexible, lightweight molded EVA outsole Available in whole sizes only. If between sizes, order a ½ size down. By UGG® Australia; Imported Care and Fit: Care and Cleaning For more information on the care and cleaning of your UGG® Australia products, see our features and benefits section. Comfort and Fit UGG® footwear should be snug, but not uncomfortable. UGG® twin-faced sheepskin boots will give a bit as they mold to your feet. UGG® footwear is designed to be worn barefoot to maximize the cushioning and warmth of sheepskin. ]]> RSS_AUTHOR http://www.jordan9.com/women-s-classic-short-5825-black-product-11330.html Mon, 27 Jul 2009 09:41:02 +0200