LONDON (AP) — The style spotlight will be focused on the British capital as London Fashion Week begins, with a dizzying series of shows planned for the coming days.
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Christian Louboutin designs sneaker collection for SportyHenri.com
September 16, 2016 By
The luxury shoe designer has created four limited-edition styles for the retailer, inspired by the Sporty Henri motto 'Mettre Le Sport En Valeur.' Each style is based on Louboutin's own men's sneaker designs for his eponymous label, featuring classic high-top and low-rise designs. “It's a real pleasure for me to touch and create some exclusive designs which, I think, represent the values that are dear to Henri: sport mixed with style in a fun and colorful way,” explained Louboutin in a statement. This is the second time in a few months that the two brands have collaborated, following the duo's work creating the official outfits for the Cuban National Team for the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio.
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Cycling: American BMX racer bounces back from broken hand
August 5, 2016 By
By Mary Milliken RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) – BMX cyclists might have the fastest first two seconds of any event in the Olympic Games – coming out of a gate on an eight-meter high wall and going from zero to 56 km per hour in just two beats. For American racer and two-time Olympian Connor Fields, those two seconds account for 75 percent of his training and often determine if he can win the race which usually lasts less than 40 seconds. “We work our butts off and I think we have one of the most difficult sports in the Games because we require so many different skills,” said Fields while training in California before he heads to Rio de Janeiro for his event on Aug. 17-19.
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August 5, 2016 By
By Mary Milliken RIO DE JANEIRO, Aug 5 (Reuters) – BMX cyclists might have the fastest first two seconds of any event in the Olympic Games – coming out of a gate on an eight-meter high wall and going from zero to 56 km per hour in just two beats. For American racer and two-time Olympian Connor Fields, those two seconds account for 75 percent of his training and often determine if he can win the race which usually lasts less than 40 seconds. “We work our butts off and I think we have one of the most difficult sports in the Games because we require so many different skills,” said Fields while training in California before he heads to Rio de Janeiro for his event on Aug. 17-19.
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Get the summer look: Adriana Lima gets fiery in Rio for the Olympics
August 5, 2016 By
Victoria's Secret angel Adriana Lima took to Instagram to show how proudly she held the Olympic torch, which will enter the Maracana stadium in Rio de Janeiro on August 5. Adriana Lima travelled to Rio ahead of the Olympic Games which kick off on August 5. Overpowered by the emotion, Lima was in tears by the end of the memorable night.
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Christian Louboutin Is Making Outfits for Cuba’s Olympic Team
July 22, 2016 By
He might be known for his stilettoes, but Christian Louboutin’s latest collection is sportier than usual.
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Rio 2016 Olympics: five fashion buys with a Brazilian flavor
June 29, 2016 By
The world will soon be gearing up for the Rio 2016 Olympic Games, held August 5 to 21, 2016. The Organizing Committee for the Rio 2016 Olympics has teamed with the famous Brazilian footwear brand for a special collection of flip-flops in the colors and patterns of the upcoming Games. Swimwear brand Beliza has embraced the spirit of Rio 2016 with gusto this summer, creating an elastane triangle bikini top with yellow and green cups and gold elastic, matched with green briefs with gold elastic on the sides.
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