Tom Of Finland Homoerotic Artwork Featured On New Special Edition Line of One® Condoms

FIRST-OF-ITS-KIND PRODUCT WILL DEBUT THIS WEEKEND AT FOLSOM STREET FAIR IN SAN FRANCISCO

San Francisco’s Folsom Street Fair, hailed as “the world’s biggest leather event,” will get even bigger this weekend with the world premiere of Tom of Finland condoms from ONE®. The special edition condoms, with foils featuring 24 of the late artist’s original drawings, are packaged in ONE’s signature round wrappers and are available in two popular ONE® product styles – Super Sensitive(TM) and Legend(TM) – in 12-packs, 24-packs, and bowls of 100 from www.onecondoms.com/tof.

The new Tom of Finland condoms will also be available for sale at the Foundation’s exhibit booth at the Folsom Street Fair on Sunday, September 27.

Tom of Finland Condoms from ONE(R). (PRNewsFoto/Global Protection Corp.)

The Tom of Finland condom line is part of a series of collaborations between ONE® and prominent artists who are committed to using their work to promote sexual health and other causes. Gay and bisexual men are more severely affected by HIV infection than any other group in the U.S. Yet, according to the Centers for Disease Control, only 16 percent of men report consistent use of condoms when having sex with other men.

Tom of Finland (Touko Laaksonen, Finnish, 1920-1991) is widely considered the most influential creator of homoerotic art. Now, through an exclusive partnership between ONE® and Tom of Finland Foundation, condom wrappers featuring his internationally renowned work will help promote safer sex.

A portion of all sales of the condoms will support the Foundation in its mission to preserve the artist’s legacy and protect the work and careers of erotic artists worldwide.

“Our partnership with Tom of Finland Foundation is a natural fit for ONE, a brand committed to art and self-expression,” said Davin Wedel, president and CEO of Global Protection Corp., parent company of ONE®. “The iconic, provocative artwork of Tom of Finland embodies the strength and boldness we strive for in all of our products. It’s truly an honor to bring his work to life in this innovative way.“

Tom of Finland Condoms from ONE(R): Available in Super Sensitive and Legend styles, 12-pack, 24-pack, and bowls of 100. (PRNewsFoto/Global Protection Corp.)

Tom of Finland established the Foundation in 1984 with his partner, Durk Dehner, who serves as its president today. Dehner noted that during the 1980s, at the height of the AIDS crisis, the artist began including condoms in his drawings to help curb the epidemic.

“The ONE brand shares the Foundation’s commitment to promoting healthier attitudes about sexuality,” said Dehner. “Tom of Finland was dubbed ‘the Michelangelo of safe sex,’ promoting sexual health, particularly among gay men.“

ONE(R) Condoms logo. (PRNewsFoto/Global Protection Corp.)

Launched in 2004, ONE® strives to increase condom usage and facilitate conversations about sexual health through state-of-the-art design and manufacturing, customer engagement, and social responsibility. A leading brand of premium condoms and lubricants, ONE® is distinctive with its signature round shape and unique, impactful artwork. ONE® is a member of the Global Protection Corp.(®) family of sexual health products. Join their community at onecondoms.com because Together, We Are One.

The Tom of Finland Foundation is a nonprofit organization and Educational Archive, co-founded by Tom of Finland (Touko Laaksonen) and Durk Dehner in 1984. It is supported by donations from the public, fundraising events, dues from its membership programs and commercial applications of Tom’s art.

Tom of Finland Foundation‘s mission is to protect, preserve and promote the works of Tom of Finland and his fellow erotic artists. The Permanent Collection houses more than 1,500 original works by Tom and another 2,000 works by hundreds of other artists, and the archives, with well over 100,000 images, documents, and records, together comprise the world’s largest repository of erotic art. More information: tomoffinlandfoundation.org.

Nike Vision And Kevin Durant Team Up Again To Release New Collection Of Optical Eyewear For Fall 2015

Second Edition Will Feature Additional Styles For Adults, Kids, Plus Exclusive Eyewear For Durant Himself

For Fall 2015, Nike Vision and professional basketball player (and 2013-2014 Most Valuable Player) Kevin Durant announce the newest edition of their collaborative eyewear. Last year marked the first partnership between Durant and Nike Vision; the inaugural collection featured one adult style and one young athlete style. The Fall 2015 collection (www.nikevision.com/kd-collection/)will feature an expanded offering, comprised of three adult styles and three children’s styles. The eyewear’s color ways will sync up to Durant’s latest sneaker, the KD8, which features Nike’s Flyweave technology and released in Summer 2015.

NIKE VISION (PRNewsFoto/Nike Vision)

Nike has revolutionized athletic footwear and sportswear and its vast range of products includes specialized training gear, footwear, apparel, accessories, and sports equipment. Through innovative products, advertising, and sponsorship of teams and athletes, Nike has become a leader in the sportswear industry and one of the world’s largest brands.

Nike Vision eyewear, produced in partnership with Marchon, one of the world’s largest manufacturers and distributors of quality eyewear and sunwear, brings the same inspiration and innovation to athletes with product that helps them See Sport Better ™. Individualized roduct is developed for each category of sport within Nike, with which are sport inspired and for the athlete in everyone, from lifestyle sunglassess to ophthalmic frames.

NIKE VISION AND KEVIN DURANT TEAM UP AGAIN TO RELEASE NEW COLLECTION OF OPTICAL EYEWEAR FOR FALL 2015 (PRNewsFoto/Nike Vision)

The color story for the Fall 2015 Nike Vision/Kevin Durant Collection was inspired by the bright, playful colors that Nike has incorporated into KD’s past shoe and apparel collections. The latest optical offering will feature the following styles for men, women and kids:

NIKE 35KD

NK 35KD, MSRP $204.00
The NK 35KD will feature a combination metal frame front and customized laminated ZYL for durability. A metal eye rim is complemented with KD’s logo laser-etched on the core wire, and KD’s signature on the right temple tip. The NK 35KD will be available in three color ways.

Nike 36KD

NK 36KD, MSRP $196.00
Available in two color ways, the NK 36KD will feature a customized acetate frame design, the NK 36KD is an adult style that features the KD logo laser-etched on core wire, KD’s signature on the right temple tip and a jeweled plaque swoosh on the logo.

Nike 37KD

NK 37KD, $196.00
Available in two color ways, the NK 37KD is comprised of a customized double laminated acetate frame design, KD’s logo on core wire and his signature on the right temple tip. This modified-rectangle shape also features a jeweled plaque swoosh logo.

NIKE 3KD

NK 3KD, MSRP $138.00 (Young Athletes)
This youth style will feature a customized acetate frame design, coupled with spring hinges for comfort and durability. The KD logo adorns the outside temple tip, while KD’s signature marks the inside right temple tip. The NK 3KD is a modified version of the adult NK 3KD style and will be available in two color options.

NIKE 4KD

NK 4KD, MSRP $138.00 (Young Athletes)
With its customized acetate frame design and spring hinges to ensure comfort and durability, the NK 4D is a must-have for the back-to-school season. The KD logo is featured on the outside temple tip, complemented by KD’s signature on the inner right temple tip. The NK 4KD will be available in two color ways.

NIKE 5KD

NK 5KD, MSRP $138.00 (Young Athletes)
Modified for young athletes, the NK 5KD is the youth version of the adult’s 37KD. The style comes in two color ways and features a customized acetate frame design, spring hinges for comfort and durability, KD’s logo on the outside temple tip and his signature on the inner right temple tip.

Nike Vision will also create 35 Exclusive Kits featuring an exclusive leather box complete with KD’s logo and signature, correlating directly to Durant’s jersey number 35. Each kit will contain all three available color ways and will be numbered one to 35. Marchon will reward kit number one to a lucky winner, via a sweepstakes on the Nike Vision web site. Fans can enter by submitting their e-mail address beginning on September 21, 2015. Entries will close on October 31, 2015 at 11:59PM EST. One winner will be randomly selected. No purchase necessary.

NIKE VISION AND KEVIN DURANT TEAM UP AGAIN TO RELEASE NEW COLLECTION OF OPTICAL EYEWEAR FOR FALL 2015 (PRNewsFoto/Nike Vision)

Kit number 35 will be gifted to Durant himself. The remaining 33 kits will be available at select retailers. For more information and to find out where to purchase an exclusive kit or for a full list of retailers carrying the collection, visit www.nikevision.com/KD15Dealers.

Sally Hansen Launches ManiMatch: The New Augmented-Reality Nail Polish Try-On App

Live, 3D And First To Market, #ManiMatch Delights Users With New Instant-Scan Technology, 3d Augmented Reality Try-On Over 200 Sally Hansen Shades And Personalized Recommendations In Real Time

Building on next-generation augmented reality technology, Sally Hansen, the #1-selling nail color and nail care brand in the US, is transforming the shopping experience with the new ManiMatch(TM) mobile app. Users can try on the rainbow of over 200 Sally Hansen nail polish shades in real time, on their nails, before they buy. A simple scan of the user’s hand from any smartphone enables the user to instantly consider and curate her own color choices. There’s no uploading, picture-taking or manual data entry, as the app works in real time. It also generates personalized-for-her-skin-tone color suggestions on demand; using cutting-edge, proprietary technology, the app senses and analyzes the pigments in each user’s hand, then matches its polish-shade suggestions to the ones optimally flattering to her skin.

Sally Hansen Launches ManiMatch Mobile App

Choosing the perfect shade is traditionally both the most fun and the most difficult aspect of shopping for nail color; consumers surreptitiously dab color onto a single or several nails to approximate how given shades might look on their hands in relation to skin tones, mood or outfit. ManiMatch(TM) flips the trial-only-post purchase shopping experience that has always frustrated nail color shoppers, transforming the process into a moment of discovery, excitement and pleasure.

“The app is addictive; everyone who tries it can’t stop herself from checking out more options,” says Jeremy Lowenstein, Sally Hansen Global Marketing Vice President. “The fact that you see exactly how a color will look on your own hands is just pure fun–and incredibly useful. People end up experimenting with shades they’d never normally try.“

New ManiMatch App Lets You Try On Nail Polish Virtually before Buying

“The innovative technology uses bespoke skin tone analysis and an algorithm to map the hand.” – says Kristen D’Arcy, Global Digital Vice President. “It tracks the individual nuances of the user’s hands, analyzes skin tone, finds the nail beds, and photo-realistically simulates our nail polish shades, with shine: the finished manicure appears instantly on the user’s hand. ManiMatch(TM) generates shade suggestions across all Sally Hansen’s product lines, including Miracle Gel, Complete Salon Manicure, Insta-Dri and Xtreme Wear, so users can easily navigate and experience every color they desire.”

The launch of this app coincides with the release of the new Miracle Gel® Top Coat and new fashionable shades. Available for download for free on iOS platforms when it launches September 2015 (and select Android devices later in fall), ManiMatch(TM) is poised to revolutionize nail color shopping, both in store and ecommerce.

In conjunction with the introduction of the ManiMatch application, Sally Hansen has also launched the #ManiModel Hand Model Contest where you can enter to star in Sally Hansen’s next social media campaign. Starting now through November, all you need to do is download the ManiMatch app, try on a Sally Hansen Miracle Gel shade, and share a photo of your virtual manicure to Twitter or Instagram using the hashtags #ManiModel #Contest.

From New York to New Mexico: Masterworks of American Modernism from the Vilcek Foundation Collection Opens September 25, 2015 at the Georgia O’Keeffe Museum

THE VILCEK COLLECTION FEATURES MORE THAN 60 MASTERWORKS OF AMERICAN MODERNISM FROM EARLY 1910 THROUGH THE POST-WAR ERA, MANY ON VIEW FOR THE FIRST TIME IN SANTA FE.

The Georgia O’Keeffe Museum reveals its latest exhibition, From New York to New Mexico: Masterworks of American Modernism from the Vilcek Foundation Collection, an exhibition organized by Philbrook Museum of Art, Tulsa Oklahoma in cooperation with The Vilcek Foundation New York, opening Friday, September 25th, 2015. With more than 60 works, the exhibition represents one of the country’s finest collections of American modernism from the period 1910’s to the Post-war era.

From New York to New Mexico: Masterworks from the Vilcek Foundation Collection captures the unique perspectives of the American modernism movement and provides insight into a group of artists defining American abstraction. Organized by the Chief Curator and Curator of American Art at the Philbrook Museum, Catherine Whitney, in cooperation with The Vilcek Foundation, New York City, this is the first time many of these noted Modernist works have been accessible to the public. Jan and Marica Vilcek, both immigrants to the United States from former Czechoslovakia, became interested in American modernism due in part to Marica’s art history career at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Dr. Jan Vilcek’s interest in collecting, and a shared desire to give back to the country that gave them so much as new immigrants.

The Vilcek Collection reunites three of four most important still lifes by Stuart Davis—painted in 1922. The painter was responsible for the Vilcek’s initial foray into American modernism; when in 1990, they purchased a work by Davis entitled Tree (1921) on a trip to Santa Fe, New Mexico. The Vilceks credit this acquisition with their “firm, yet not always easy,” commitment to Modernism.

The exhibition, which comprises paintings, sculptures and works-on-paper divides the collection into four parts. The first section, “Nature” includes the work of Georgia O’Keeffe, Marsden Hartley, Arthur Dove and Max Weber — the first generation of abstract artists to translate the transcendent qualities of nature into metaphors of color, geometry and line.

The second section of the exhibition, “Cubism” explores the aesthetics and philosophical constructs of Cubism as applied to American subjects. Highlights include the aforementioned Stuart Davis still lifes: Still Life with Dial, Still Life, Brown, and Still Life, Red, which the artist described as “rigorously…American.”

“Town and Country” the exhibition’s third section, examines modernist views of structure, industrialization and architecture. Rockefeller Center (1939) by painter Ralston Crawford evidences the construction of Rockefeller Center in New York City.

Miami Beach’s Social And Event Season Amps Up In Fall

Fall—and winter, for that matter–is one of the best times to visit Miami Beach. The city’s year round comfortable temperatures is never more enjoyable and make it easy to experience and participate in an assortment of activities and events late into the year. The city is bursting with a wealth of offerings from film and food festivals to an exciting arts program at the Bass Museum and of course, the opening season of the New World Symphony.

Miami Beach is like no other place in the world. Recently awarded 2014 and 2015 Magellan Awards by Travel Weekly in the categories of “Destinations | Mobile App” and “Overall Spa Destinations| U.S and Canada” respectively, Miami Beach is a favorite destination among travelers worldwide. Renowned for its unparalleled culinary offerings, extravagant nightlife, rich culture, luxe shopping and plush hotels, Miami Beach is home to unique museums, Miami City Ballet, Miami Beach Convention Center, international festivals and art exhibitions, boat and auto shows, over 187 boutique and resort hotels and 12 public parks. It is no wonder the beautifully diverse city is one of the world’s most popular vacation destinations.

The choice of culinary, cultural and social events are so immense, travelers will want to book a flight and a hotel stay as soon as possible. And of course, let’s not forget the cultural event of the season, the king of all Miami Beach fall events, Art Basel Miami Beach at the Miami Beach Convention Center (and all the art shows, parties, store openings, did I mention parties, that revolves around the Big Whale itself).

Miami Beach Visitor and Convention Authority (PRNewsFoto/Miami Beach Visitor and Convention Authority)

“Miami Beach is certainly busy and fun all year long, but fall is one of the most active and engaging times to visit the city,” notes Peggy Benua, Chair, the Miami Beach Visitor and Convention Authority (MBVCA). “From the New World Symphony to the Bass Museum, from the Italian Film Festival to the Seafood Festival, and a variety of exceptional events in between, the city’s hotel room capacity should be at high levels all season long.”

In 2014, consistent with previous years, Miami Beach remains the most common area for visitor lodging in Miami-Dade County with the majority of visitors (48%) traveling to Miami Beach.(1)

“Miami Beach remains continuously intriguing and entertaining, with so much to do besides beaches, restaurants and nightclubs,” says Grisette Roque, Executive Director, MBVCA. “Our visitors have options here, far more than they even realize when they book a stay. That’s what makes Miami Beach a new and return favorite for travelers and the Fall season amps up the activity level considerably.“

Where to go, what to do? The choices are endless in Miami Beach. As fall arrives, visitors and residents are dazzled by the assortment – and quality – of selections. A small sample of some of fall’s major events and happenings are below with something for everyone under the sun.

IT’S FALL 2015. HERE WE GO:
– As part of the Bass Museum of Art‘s bassX series, famed sculptor Rachel Harrison‘s best work will be on display. Harrison is best known for her colorful and witty work that addresses the conventions of art and mass culture. bassX is a series of solo projects, exhibitions, talks, education programs and events that will take place in a pop-up gallery space across the street from the museum in the Miami Beach Library at 227 22nd Street (22nd St. & Liberty Avenue) while the museum is closed for an internal expansion. https://www.bassmuseum.org/art/bassx/

– For visitors who love la Dolce Vita, head to the Italian Film Festival (Oct. 8-13) to experience the best short films and documentaries from Cinema Italia. Since 2002, the Italian Film Festival has been promoting Italian culture through cinema and art in the US and internationally. http://www.cinemaitaly.com/

The New World Symphony’s Main Facade is Part Projection and Part Glass Curtain Wall (Credit: Claudia Uribe) (PRNewsFoto/Miami Beach Visitor and…)

– The New World Symphony will be kicking off their extraordinary 28^th academic season (Oct.10-11) with the 14-member Dmitri Pokrovsky Ensemble led by conductor and artistic director Michael Tilson Thomas. Drama and power will ring out as the ensemble lends voice to Stravinsky’s one-act chamber opera, The Fox, before bringing Russian vows to life in The Wedding. http://www.newworldcenter.com/EventDetail.aspx?EID=858

Urban Decay Announces The UD | Gwen Stefani Collection

Urban Decay Announces Collaboration With Singer And Fashion Entrepreneur Gwen Stefani, Set To Launch Later This Year.

Urban Decay is all about beauty with an edge, boundary-breaking cosmetics created by makeup junkies, for makeup junkies. From their insane shade range and high-performance products to their award-winning packaging, everything Urban Decay does is feminine, dangerous and fun.

URBAN DECAY ANNOUNCES THE UD | GWEN STEFANI COLLECTION (PRNewsFoto/Urban Decay Cosmetics)

Now they’re bringing that edgy approach to their first-ever celebrity designer collaboration. This limited-edition collection is a true partnership with Gwen Stefani, who worked closely with the company, guiding every detail of the collection, from the shades to the packaging.

Chief Creative Officer and Founding Partner Wende Zomnir spent countless hours at Stefani’s home, talking makeup and working with her on every detail of this launch–from the packaging to the formulation to the shades. She carefully crafted each product with her, creating the exact shades she always wished she had in her collection.

Stefani and Zomnir met back in the early days of No Doubt and Urban Decay. Over the years, they continued to admire each other’s work as their respective careers took off. For two women known for making waves throughout their careers, partnering was a no-brainer. Just as Stefani shook up traditional notions of a woman’s role in the music industry, Urban Decay challenged the staid, stuffy prestige beauty market and radically shifted the industry’s approach to color.

Says Stefani, “When Urban Decay came to me to collaborate, I immediately thought it was a perfect match. The way they’ve built their company is very similar to my aesthetic and approach. It’s all about creative self-expression, being strong and not being afraid to go outside of the box. Everyone in my life knows I absolutely love makeup. From a very young age, it was an artistic passion of mine. I actually used to be a makeup artist. I love wearing makeup and having so many ways to express myself through it. It’s my war paint. To be able to do a collaboration with people who get that concept and who are just as passionate about it is a dream come true. We’ve made and created products that I actually wear every single day. It’s the real thing. I’m obsessed with everything we’ve done, and I can’t wait to share it.“

“We’ve always been such huge fans of Gwen’s work over at UD,” says Zomnir. “We’ve wanted to make this project happen for years, and finally it was the right time. We found a true partner in her, and it was amazing to channel her energy and creativity into these products. She truly represents the Urban Decay spirit.”

The UD | Gwen Stefani collection launches November 22^nd on UrbanDecay.com and in Urban Decay stores, and will also be available through Sephora, Ulta and Macy’s.

Gap Launches Fourth Limited-Edition Collection With GQ’s Best New Menswear Designers In America

David Hart, Stampd, NSF, and The Hill-Side Create Limited-Edition Menswear Collection, Available at Select Gap Stores and Gap.com

Today, Gap released its fourth exclusive menswear collection designed by GQ’s Four Best New Menswear Designers in America for 2015. Following three previous seasons’ successful collaborations, this year’s collection highlights each designer’s perspective on classic menswear pieces.

Gap x GQ Best New Menswear Designers in America 2015 Group Image (PRNewsFoto/Gap)

GQ’s Best New Menswear Designers in America project, which was established in 2007, works to advance and bring attention to emerging American menswear designers. The recognized designers were selected by GQ’s editor-in-chief, Jim Nelson, Creative Director Jim Moore, and the magazine’s fashion editors, and took part in a mentoring program led by GQ and Gap.

The collection includes tailored blazers and trousers, overcoats, leather jackets, graphic and classic tees, sweatshirts, sweatpants, denim, and field jackets, along with accessories – including shoes, hats, bags, socks, and ties.

The four designers, GQ’s 2015 Best New Menswear Designers in America, below, along with the pieces from their limited-edition Gap capsule collections, will be featured in a special advertising insert in the October 2015 issue of GQ magazine.

David Hart

– David Hart (Brooklyn, established 2009) – Ever since he showed up to elementary school wearing a bow tie, designer David Hart has had an affinity for tailored clothes. Six years ago Hart launched a small tie line that spawned a full men’s collection. Inspired by the fashion of the 1950s and ’60s, he designs with one foot in the past and one in the future bringing classically tailored techniques into the 21st century with updated fits, modern combinations, and a sophisticated color palette. Wool and silk ties, colorful donegal tweed suiting, and trim banlon polo shirts have all become David Hart classics that bring a bit of crooner cool to the modern man.

Chris Stamp, Stampd

– Stampd (L.A., established 2011) – Stampd combines West Coast street and surf cultures with a little bit of East Coast edge. Designer Chris Stamp has a unique vision in a limited color palette: using mainly black and white, he takes classic athletic and streetwear silhouettes and executes them in stark greyscale contrasts. Bold graphic tees, nylon flight jackets, snapback caps, and leather accessories all work together to create a simple yet complex look and gives sportswear an edgy, progressive twist.

NSF

– NSF (L.A., established 2005) – NSF’s clothes are distressed from day one, handshredded and dyed so many times that they look as if you’ve had them for years. Designers Nick Friedberg and Jamie Haller are vintage enthusiasts that aren’t concerned with simplicity; they look for pieces that are sun-faded or paint-spattered or holey. They are the epitome of the West Coast cool, focused on comfort, realism and a touch of grunge. Inspired by musicians, skateboarders and artists, NSF makes clothes that are meant to be lived in, and look the part.

The Hill-Side

– The Hill-Side (Brooklyn, established 2009) – Brothers Emil and Sandy Corsillo are textile nerds at heart. Inspired by a mutual obsession with vintage denim and Japanese fabrics, they started The Hill-Side doing square-bottom ties in rare textiles, which quickly grew into a full accessories line, and now they can dress a man head to toe. Their approach to making garments is simple: make the same object every season but offer it in a wide variety of high-quality fabrications.