Monthly Archives: November 2008

Inside look at a neighborhood shop

Cleveland Clothes Maker

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Fashion designer Cole wants to inspire

Kenneth Cole is the first to admit he has a bit of a language problem. Pun-loving Kenneth Cole pays tribute to inspiring people in his new book. “I need to distort not just leather and fabric, but also words,” he … Continue reading

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Fabric that never gets wet

Researchers at the University of Zurich have combined the stylish, debonair appeal of polyester with the cutting edge science of nanotechnology to create a material that just cannot get wet. When coated with millions of 40nm-wide silicone nanofilaments, the hydrophobic … Continue reading

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