A Glam Slam

NBA BANS UPSIDE DOWN HEADBANDS

When the NBA established a dress code in 2005, no one could have predicted that they would take it to such extremes. Recently the league banned “performance-enhancing” sneakers, which were believed to provide an unfair advantage to wearers. Now they have added yet another rule to the league’s dress code: players are prohibited from wearing upside down headbands. Seriously.

Boston Celtics point guard, Rajan Rondo, is one of the players most notorious for sporting the upside down headband look on-court. But in the Celtics’ season opener against Miami earlier this week, Rondo’s “NBA fashion faux pas” was noticeably absent. The poster boy for headbands wasn’t even wearing one right-side up.

Only the NBA could allow a simple fashion statement to stir up so much controversy. The headwear ban is especially interesting, since it was the NBA who issued the standard headbands to every team a few years ago. Whether upside down or not, the NBA logo is still visible, which was their goal. And back in 2006, Chicago Bulls’ Ben Wallace was benched for violating a team rule which prohibited wearing a headband during a game.

Is this NBA dress code getting out of hand? What do you think?

 

 

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THE NEXT GENERATION OF CHAMPIONSHIP RINGS

When you’ve won as many championships as the Los Angeles Lakers, creating new ring designs can be a challenge. Unless you are Jason of Beverly Hills. 

To commemorate their 16^th NBA title, the Lakers commissioned the celebrity jewelry for the second year in a row, to create what will go down as the world’s most historic championship bling. The new sparkler has features that have never before been seen on a professional sports ring. With unique design components such as the below, the bar has been set for future rings:

• Each and every ring is adorned with a piece of the actual ball used in game 7 of the 2010 NBA Finals.
• The two Larry O'Brien trophies representing the back to back titles are made from a custom batch of 16kt gold.
• 16 oversized round brilliant white diamonds indicate the 16 championships the franchise has won.
• Employing the world’s most advanced 3-D technology, each player is immortalized with a 3 dimensional sculpture of their face on their respective rings.
• The final score of the Lakers 83-79 game seven victory over the Boston Celtics is represented on the side of the ring in scoreboard fashion.

“We wanted to create history with this year’s ring and I think we’ve done that” said Jason Arasheben, CEO of Jason of Beverly Hills. “More than any other year, this year’s ring allows the owner to relive and own a piece of Lakers’ history with the leather from the Game 7 ball.

 

The Los Angeles Lakers received their 2010 championship rings from Commissioner David Stern on Tuesday night, after unveiling their latest NBA championship banner on the west wall of Staples Center.

 

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A VERY SPORTY HALLOWEEN: COSTUME IDEAS FROM A GLAM SLAM

There is rarely a year in sports that is not marked by a scandal or two, a new hero or villain, or heartwarming and heartbreaking moments. And Halloween is the perfect time of year to take advantage of these memorable and often controversial events.

A Glam Slam has compiled a variety of fun and easy costume ideas that honor some of this year’s most buzzed about stories in the world of sports.

A CLEVELAND SPORTS FAN

Cleveland fans haven’t had much luck when it comes to the success of their sports teams. During this NBA off-season, their fate went from bad to worse. Not only did the city suffer a major heartbreak with the loss of LeBron James, but they also suffered major humiliation with his very public exit. Unfortunately for Cleveland, this is an easy one. Here’s what you’ll need:

• Cleveland team jersey and hat
• Noose knot

 

JIM JOYCE & ARMANDO GALARRAGA

It was the most controversial moment of the 2010 MLB season. Umpire Jim Joyce’s blown call cost Detroit Tigers’ pitcher, Armando Galarraga, a perfect game. Despite the circumstances, Galarraga forgave Joyce and the two have since made appearances together. Pair up with a buddy on this one and here’s what you’ll need:

• Jim Joyce
  
  • Black MLB ump shirt and hat
  • Fake mustache
  • Oversize clown glasses

 

 

• Armando Gallaraga
  • Detroit Tiger’s jersey and baseball cap
  • Baseball mitt
  • Toy corvette convertable (Galarraga's consolation prize)

VENUS WILLIAMS, FRENCH OPEN

Venus Williams was the talk of the French Open this year but not because of her play on the court. The tennis star's risqué on-court ensemble had sports fans and fashion fans buzzing non-stop. For this French Open look, here’s what you’ll need:

• Black lace nightie
• Nude cheerleading bloomers
• Black visor
• Tennis raquet

  



REX RYAN

Rex Ryan is not afraid to speak his mind. Whether dishing out criticism or guaranteeing a championship season, football fans often can't decide if they should love him or hate him. After his team appeared on HBO’s "Hard Knocks" this preseason, the Jets head coach and his BIG mouth were always in the news. To dress like Rex, here's what you'll need:

• Khaki Pants
• Jets black cap; Jets black sweater vest over a white long-sleeved tee
• Pillow for belly stuffing
• Fake veneers
• A goddam snack (preferably M&M’s, a Rex favorite)

THE “CIGAR GUY”

What began as an amazing photograph of Tiger Woods’ golf ball at the Ryder Cup, progressed into an obsession with a strange looking spectator. He was identified as the “Cigar Guy” and has since become a global phenomenon. Here's what you'll need:

• Fake black mustache
• Cigar
• Black zip-up jacket and blue pants
• Orange turban

THE VUVUZELA

The 2010 FIFA World Cup introduced many of us to the Vuvuzela, a plastic horn device that managed to entertain fans while driving them crazy at the same time. The loud, monotone sounds coming from the Vuvuzela were often the subject of controversy. Here’s what you’ll need:

• A full bodysuit or sweatsuit in a single (bright) color
• Dog neck cone, covered in the matching color
• Ability to make extremely irritating, monotone noises

 

 

 

 

SHAUN WHITE

At the 2010 Winter Games in Vancouver, snowboarder Shaun White proved once again that he is the greatest athlete in his sport. After his gold medal win, a whirlwind media tour had him making appearances and attending Red Carpet events. As a result, we got to see Shaun's very unique sense of style. Here's what you'll need:

• Red, curly-haired wig
• Black skinny jeans and black v-neck tee or graphic tee
• Black fitted blazer
• Sneakers
• Gold Medal

 

BRETT FAVRE  & KIM KARDASHIAN

Sports fans are sick of hearing about Brett Favre’s retirement and non-retirement and Kim Kardashian’s latest professional athlete beau. But these two are like the gifts that keep on giving, especially when it comes to Halloween. So to dress as the NFL player everyone loves to hate or one of the most popular sports WAGs, here’s what you’ll need:

• Brett Favre
  • Wranglers with the fly down
  • Cell phone
  • Gray hair, facial stubble
  • Vikings jersey

 

 

• Kim Kardashian
  • Bandage dress with extra padding
  • Black hair extensions and heavy makeup
  • #1 fan foam finger
  • Three male friends dressed in New Orleans Saints, Dallas Cowboys and Real Madrid team jerseys

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NY KNICKS WILL TIP OFF WITH HUGO BOSS

The 2010-2011 NBA season kicks off tonight and this year, the New York Knicks will have a brand new look. The team’s off-season makeover included the addition of several new players, most notably power forward, Amare Stoudemire. Though it will take time to mold a team with a lot of new faces, they are on the right track to a better future. And the makeover didn’t stop there. To coincide with their new set of skills, the guys have also updated their style.

Hugo Boss has inked a multiyear sponsorship deal with the New York Knicks. This marks the first basketball sponsorship for the brand, whose other sports marketing initiatives include the Davis Cup and the European PGA Tour.

The new partnership will be revealed at the Knicks’ home opener on Saturday. The agreement includes Hugo Boss advertising on the LED courtside signage and on the ribbon of signage that rings the second level of the arena. During fashion weeks in New York, Hugo Boss will also have exclusive ownership of two large exterior signs on the facade of MSG.

Additionally, the center-hung GardenVision screens will engage fans with three interactive features during games: best-dressed player of the game, which will be based on players’ outfits worn while arriving to the game, sharp-dressed fan, and “who’s the Boss of the paint?” honoring the top point scorer and rebounder.
[WWD]

Perhaps the first taste of this new collaboration could actually be seen during Fashion's Night Out in NYC in September. Here's a look at Amare Stoudemire, who made a special appearance at the Hugo Boss store.

 

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BURTON LAUNCHES 'THE GREAT OUTFITTER'

The Winter season is just around the corner and before the cold weather officially hits, it’s a good idea to stock up on your snow gear. Burton Snowboards has launched a great new online tool, to help riders create the ultimate outwear ensemble for hitting the slopes.

Dubbed “The Great Outfitter,” this tool allows visitors to virtually create, view and remix their gear for the upcoming snow season. The feature takes on the role of a personal snow gear stylist. Riders will begin by choosing from a wide range of color combinations for their jacket and pants. Next they will select their preferred fit with options including Slim Fit, Sig Fit and Team Fit. To finish off the process, visitors will select the weather conditions (All Season, Mid-Winter or Sub-Zero) that they will experience while riding. Once all specifications are set, Burton will provide riders with all of the outerwear options that match their requests.

 

And just in case riders run into “designer’s block,” they can head to the Great Outfitter’s Gallery, which features the outerwear worn by the Burton pros like Terje Haakonsen, Shaun White and Hannah Teter, as well as staff suggestions.

 

In addition to the styling component, “The Great Outfitter” also provides visitors with a range “Field Observations.” Entries including “Layering Techniques,” “Things You Never Want to Forget at Home” and “How to Avoid Mountain Bullies” offer helpful tips and tricks for those planning to enter the mountains. In this section, riders can also share their own field observations and words of snowboarding wisdom by posting messages on Twitter with the hashtag #BurtonOps. 

"The Great Outfitter" is currently live so give it a try at www.burton.com/outfitter.

 

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DOLCE & GABBANA TAKE IT TO THE RING

Sports have become a huge inspiration for fashion designers. Luxury brands have had tie-ins to the sports world via themed runway shows and ready-to-wear collections, collaborations with major active wear brands and through team sponsorships. One brand at the forefront of blending high-style with sports is Italian fashion house, Dolce & Gabbana.

The design duo’s love of soccer is evident as they dress the AC Milan and Chelsea teams, as well as the Italian national team. They’ve also recently named Barcelona and Argentina forward, Lionel Messi as their new brand ambassador. But in their most recent sports venture, the guys are switching gears and lending their talents to boxing.

Dolce & Gabbana was recently unveiled as the title sponsor of the Milano Thunder WSB team. This is the first time that a sports team will carry the Dolce & Gabbana name.

 

"Sport is mainly about discipline and sacrifice and it constantly inspires our collections," Dolce and Gabbana told Reuters. “With this project we want to emphasize once more the importance sport has for us, both as a source of inspiration for our creativity and as a very effective vehicle for healthy, real, down-to-earth values," said the duo on the company's website.

The team will debut in the World Series of Boxing, a new international tournament that will take place in November. And beyond the ring, the two designers also have a fashion-forward sportswear line called Dolce & Gabbana Gym. Here's a peek at what you can expect to find:

 

 

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A SURVEY FOR FEMALE FOOTBALL FANS

It has been the season of the female football fan. A wide variety of new fan gear options have been introduced, a dedicated women’s NFL apparel campaign has been created and a female supermodel has been dubbed the league's "SuperFan." The ladies represent a sizable percentage of NFL football fans and they are finally getting some recognition.

But how exactly do women express their NFL fandom? Murray State University is conducting a survey for all the football loving females out there. Please help out and take some time to complete the quick survey below. Thank you!

http://www.surveygizmo.com/s3/387525/02

 

 

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TIM TEBOW WILL CELEBRATE THE HOLIDAYS WITH JOCKEY

Denver Bronco’s QB, Tim Tebow, hasn’t seen a whole lot of action on the field this season. But he’s been very busy behind the camera.

Back in July Tebow signed a deal to represent underwear brand, Jockey, though we’ve yet to see the football player posing in his skivvies. Until now. Tim will finally make his modeling debut in the company’s holiday catalog, which will be available November 1st. Consumers will be able to view the catalog at Jockey’s Web site or request one via mail.

In addition, Tebow will become the face of Staycool, Jockey’s new collection of SmartFabric performance fabrics. The gear will launch in Spring 2011 and Tebow will be featured in the corresponding ad campaign. [WWD]

So for the ladies (or gents) who have been waiting to see Tebow’s ‘assets,’ be sure to keep an eye out for the holiday catalog.

 

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SKECHERS ARE MAKING A 'COMEBACK' WITH KARL MALONE

They’re supposed to tone muscles, promote weight loss and help improve posture. And though reactions have been mixed, toning sneakers have become quite the craze. More and more companies are developing their own versions of the revolutionary shoes to keep pace with the competition.

In order to remain relevant in the world of toning sneakers and to expand their fan base, Skechers has tapped into basketball icons Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Karl Malone to appear in the company’s latest Shape-ups “Comeback” ad campaign. A series of Shape-ups fitness footwear television spots will star NBA legend Karl Malone along with guest star Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. The spots will spearhead a worldwide Shape-ups "Comeback" campaign for Malone, who will appear in the Skecher's print advertisements, visuals and marketing collateral through 2011.

"We're so proud to see Shape-ups embraced by the greatest sports icons and the incredible reactions that so many consumers are having to our product," said Michael Greenberg, president of Skechers. "To have not one but two basketball legends endorsing Shape-ups is a tremendous honor, and we believe a terrific way to expose more sports fans, fitness-minded consumers and new customers to the benefits of Shape-ups."

The launch follows the current “Comeback” campaign which features NFL Hall of Famer, Joe Montana. Similar to Montana, the new spots will feature Malone sharing the benefits of Shape-ups.

 

 


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AVON TURNS TO NASCAR CHAMPION FOR NEW FRAGRANCE

Avon definitely has an affinity for athletes, as the company has worked with NY Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter, tennis aces Venus and Serena Williams and NASCAR driver Kasey Kahne, to develop products. The latest sports star to join the Avon roster comes once again from the racing world: NASCAR’s Carl Edwards. The champion driver will serve as the face of the Avon's latest fragrance, Turn 4XT, debuting in November 2010.

According to Edwards, "Turn 4XT makes me feel confident and empowered, which is what racing is all about -- Avon truly captured that desire to win.”

So what does winning smell like? Turn 4XT has been described as “a masculine scent that embodies the rush that comes with risking it all for the win.” The Oriental Woody Fresh scent is meant to evoke strength, speed and confidence, while capturing the spirit of competition and the thrill of the chase. 

Avon believes that Edwards exudes strength, determination and dedication, three qualities that the brand values highly as a company. Here's what he had to say about this new partnership:

 

 

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