All posts under ‘H1N1’


Fashion

Fashion news: H1N1-proof suit, Christian Lacroix saved and why women wear heels

Comments

Photo via Stylelist

Photo via Stylelist

Could swine flu help the economy? It may have fashion freaks and germaphobes alike handing over $580 for a suit developed by Japanese company Haruyama Trading Co. that apparently protects against the H1N1 virus. The suit has a titanium dioxide coating, which fights viruses, but the protective layer can only withstand a few washes before wearing off. Plus, the suit still leaves the face ripe and ready for virus entry. [The Cut]

A curator, a podiatrist, an economics professor, a soap star and a fashion blogger talk about why women wear painful shoes. One thought: You can’t be too tall. [NYTimes, via Racked] Read more »


Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement