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...sharing the spotlight with brands like Delman and Azzedine Alaïa. And while the traditional quilted suede and toe bows are as popular as ever, embellished adaptations are gaining traction. London Sole, a celebrity favorite, stocks in excess of 400 options, using fanciful materials like glitter and faux snakeskin. New classics include versions from Tod's with rubber soles and an elasticized edge, as well as Tory Burch, whose popular Reva style has generated wait lists of up to 200 people...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Pointe Guard | 2/27/2007 | See Source »

...says Zhou, who is single and childless.His Kleenex box is mostly filled by non-Asian passersby, who also tend to compliment Zhou’s playing more than Asian listeners.Zhou garners the most compliments on days that are neither too humid nor too dry. He explains that the snakeskin drum of his instrument is very sensitive to humidity, and extreme conditions will affect the quality of the reverberations.“I am not as good as the professional players, but I know what ‘good’ is,” Zhou says.A DANGEROUS PROFESSIONPerforming...

Author: By Alexander B. Cohn, CONTRIBUTING WRITER | Title: Self-Taught Fiddler Sharpens Up Square | 10/20/2006 | See Source »

Does this shock rock hold any significance or drawing power for modern audiences? Frankly, Mötley CrĂŒe’s sleazy sexuality is more of a headache than a turn-on. Hopefully, any groupies who took off their snakeskin miniskirts to the CrĂŒe’s infamous strip club theme “Girls, Girls, Girls” have long since traded bondage for bond trading. New generation would-be rockers have become jaded by an omnipresent sexuality in pop music even Wal-Mart sanctioned acts like Maroon 5 and Christina Aguilera...

Author: By Kristina M. Moore, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: New Music: Red, White and Crue | 2/18/2005 | See Source »

...Michael Tan, who amazingly professes no formal design training. Not that you can tell. Extravagance is the order of the day, with Venetian crystal chandeliers, Victorian-style wall sconces, beaded lamps and gilded mirrors abounding in a space richly bathed in crimson, gold and black. Textures such as faux snakeskin, suede, silk and organza add gloriously theatrical touches, and the opulence is carried through to the restaurant, Desire. The Scarlet's luxe in-room amenities include a gourmet minibar and a whirlpool bath. But if that's not enough, check into one of the five suites, named Splendour, Passion, Opulent...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Painting The Town Red | 1/23/2005 | See Source »

...Michael Tan, who amazingly professes no formal design training. Not that you can tell. Extravagance is the order of the day, with Venetian crystal chandeliers, Victorian-style wall sconces, beaded lamps and gilded mirrors abounding in a space richly bathed in crimson, gold and black. Textures such as faux snakeskin, suede, silk and organza add gloriously theatrical touches, and the opulence is carried through to the restaurant, Desire...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Check In | 1/23/2005 | See Source »

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