Nike Unveils Self-Lacing Sneaker

Nike finally fulfilled its longstanding promise to create self-tying shoes, unveiling the futuristic sneaker on Wednesday at a media event in New York. The brand's first-ever self-tying sneaker features a sensor inside the shoe and two buttons on the aside that adjust the fit.

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Nike's Black History Month Collection Is Exactly What We Needed To See

Nike's Black History Month shoe collection isn't new: The brand has been unleashing a special lineup of sneaks around the month of February since 2005. But it's never looked as strong -- or as bold, vibrant and fierce -- as it does in 2016.

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Run in All Sizes: Your Guide to Plus-Sized Running Gear

You don’t have to be a stick figure to love running—or look hot doing it. The “runner’s body” is a bit of a misnomer. Women of all shapes and sizes love to run. And guess what, they are awesome at it, too. Apple, pear, curvy, it doesn’t matter.

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Cindy Crawford lingerie image stirs debate over what 'real women' look like

The practice of photo retouching in fashion publications renders most models completely free of blemishes or imperfections to the point of being unrealistic. But this photo of Crawford baring her sun-kissed torso is drawing praise for showing her in a realistic light.



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Meet the model with Down syndrome who just made fashion history at NYFW

Jamie Brewer just made fashion history. The American actress, best known for her role in the FX series American Horror Story, was the first model with Down syndrome to walk in New York Fashion Week on Thursday. She wore an original design by Carrie Hammer.



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Stella McCartney: 'My parents opened doors and closed minds'

(CNN) -- She's the daughter of a Beatle, fashion designer of everyone from Madonna to the British Olympic team, recipient of a medal from Queen Elizabeth, and counts Kate Moss among her friends.



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Oscar de la Renta, Who Clothed Stars and Became One, Dies at 82

Oscar de la Renta, the doyen of American fashion, whose career began in the 1950s in Franco’s Spain, sprawled across the better living rooms of Paris and New York, and who was the last survivor of that generation of bold, all-seeing tastemakers, died on Monday at his home in Kent, Conn. He was 82.



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North Dakota high school eliminates dangerous threat to male students: Yoga pants

Sexist dress codes don't just sexualize girls. They tell boys it's okay to be out of control -- and they need to go Here is a “secret” about many people who write professionally for the Internet: They write without pants on.



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'Like Lingerie for Men': How Statement Socks Became So Trendy

Blame Nike. Or ancient Egypt. Either way, socks are becoming the new neckties. Last year, all five of the surviving U.S. presidents gathered in Dallas. They were there to dedicate the presidential library of George W. Bush; the show ended up being stolen, however, by the honoree’s father.



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Giving the Paris Cafe Scene a Jolt

A decade ago, Channa Galhenage, a Londoner, moved to Paris to work in human resources. A longtime coffee devotee, he was shocked by the espresso he tasted in many French cafes.“It was putrid,” he recalled on a recent afternoon, echoing an oft-heard sentiment from expatriates.



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High Schoolers Protest Sexist Dress Code That's Landed More Than 100 Girls In Detention

Students at a Staten Island high school are frustrated with a strict new dress code that’s landing girls in detention for wearing shorts, despite the fact that many of their classrooms don’t have air conditioning.



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Popular Sports Bra Styles: The Pros and Cons

Before you buy a sports bra, you'll want to find the best style to suit your body type and running needs. Here's what to consider. Pros: Simplicity—just pull it on and you're set; fewer seams mean less chafing; shoulder straps won't slip.



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