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NFL Fans Using Techclothing As Alternative To Banned Bags At Stadiums

September 5, 2013 The Silo 1 Comment

Just one example of Scottevests excellent design approach to fashion. Hybrid vest/jacket with gobs of discreet storage room. Looking for something for the female persuasion? Look below for the Phoebe Dress- elegant and modern. — Scottevest’s excellent design approach to fashion: hybrid vest/jacket with gobs of discreet storage room. Looking for something for the female persuasion? Look below for the Phoebe Dress- elegant and modern.

If you’re a ticket holder or an occasional stadium goer you probably already know that in 2013, the NFL outlawed bags at stadiums as a security measure and the policy is quickly catching on at other sports stadiums and entertainment venues. Meanwhile, clothing brand SCOTTEVEST has been consistently declared a compliant alternative, allowing sports fans to beat the ruling; and continue to bring their personal items to the game. Let’s face it, if you’re taking in a three hour game, you need to make your stay as comfortable as possible.

How are smarter fans still carrying what they want into the stadium? By wearing SCOTTEVEST brand pocketed clothing. SCOTTEVEST has created a complete line of vests, jackets, and other clothing, all of which are carefully engineered with a large variety of unique purpose-built pockets. Always stylish and never bulging with a fans cleverly concealed cargo (wink, wink, nod, nod), SCOTTEVEST garments allow for the discreet, secure, and efficient storage of a multitude of different items, from technological gadgets to everyday; or game day; essentials. Cameras, binoculars, tablet computers, personal hygiene items and sunglasses are just some examples of personal belongings that have a specifically-designed home in SCOTTEVEST clothing. And to beat the exorbitant cost of stadium or concert food or drink, wearing SCOTTEVEST provides an incognito way to enhance your purchased goods and bring in snacks and even personal beverages to games or concerts.

The NFL ban applies to all bags, including purses and backpacks. It requires items to be put into NFL sanctioned clear bags; or into clothing pockets.

Because SCOTTEVEST clothing offers the benefit of up to 37 pockets per item and looks like regular fashion-outerwear even with the pockets full, it is rapidly becoming the go-to solution for football fans. Both male and female fans appreciate the fact that with SCOTTEVEST, what they bring in to the game remains their business alone.

SCOTTEVEST CEO Scott Jordan said, “The NFL policy is in effect and we expect it to be copied by other sports organizations, arenas, and even concert halls. It is a real issue that fans had struggled to come to terms with until SCOTTEVEST figured out a way to beat the system with pockets.”

For a more minimalist approach, fans can also try patented PortaPocket hands-free carrying cases, which can add a single pocket to any outfit. For the Silo, Jarrod Barker.

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Culture

How To Start Blogging With Plastic Deerheads And Ironic Moustaches

June 21, 2013 The Silo 1 Comment

The trendy and kitschy Owl. images/photos: Charity Blaine

Blog writers are like Indie music that’s about to become “cool”, or rather, they are the people that enjoy the Indie music before it’s “cool”, in fact, they are most likely part of the reason it eventually becomes popular. Only it’s not just music. It’s everything. Lifestyle bloggers like EVERYTHING before it’s cool. Therefore, I, as a blog reader, know about everything cool before it is cool. I, am a blog world hipster, and I’m only partly ashamed to admit it.

To clarify, it’s not just the blogs themselves that set the trends; it’s also the only shops where bloggers sell their handmade goods, such as etsy.com. Years ago, I remember searching for kitschy little polymer clay earrings shaped like foods at etsy, today, when I no longer want them, they are available for a fraction of the price at popular stores such as Clare’s and Arden’s, although truthfully, they do look cheaper. The handmade versions look more like real food than the store bought versions. You should never believe anything that doesn’t come with proof, so here are three substantial examples of bloggers, not retailers, setting the trends.

1) Owls. I really hate owls. I don’t think they’re cute. I don’t understand the obsession at all, but so many places these days sell things adorned with owls. Don’t get me wrong, I realize that owls were popular years ago, but this is a reference to the current owl obsession. Forever21.com and http://verified.codes/Forever-21 sells more than a dozen owl accessories so does Clare’s. Where did I first see an obsession with owls? In the blog world, for example, blogger Elycia Watson (loveelycia.com) from Hamilton, Ontario posted regularly about owls more than three years ago. All the blogs I initially read as a blogger were full of owls.

2) Geometric Shapes. Bloggers love chevrons, triangles, lines, squares, any simple shape that can be coloured pink or gold. This isn’t the best example, but two years ago, the Sidney Crosby of blogs, A Beautiful Mess, did a ‘do- it –yourself’ project “making a geometric mobile”. It’s a clothes hanger with dangling wire triangles wrapped in yarn, basic and geometric. Most of the bedding at Urban Outfitters these days is adorned with chevrons and triangles. This also points to the ‘do- it- yourself’ trend. These crafty women have been doing it yourself way before pinterest made it popular. To sound even more hipster, I remember when pinterest first started, in those days, there were no weight loss schemes or a surplus of one direction photos, it really was mostly crafts and home décor, and bloggers used it to find inspiration for new blog posts. I love pinterest, so thanks again bloggers for being cool before it was cool.

3) Since I’ve already given four substantial examples I don’t really need a number 3, but just in case you still doubt, take a look at Faux Deer Head for your wall. Flipping through a home décor magazine lately, I found a photo of a plaster deer head, in the style of the mounted, taxidermy deer head that hunters would have on their walls. Currently, even Home Hardware sells them. Bloggers have been doing this for years. They even use old piñata heads. They give the deer head hats and jewelery. The Dainty Squid was one of the first places I really remember seeing this phenomenon. Kayla found a plastic deer head more than 3 years ago, plopped a wig on its head and called it beautiful.

So the conclusion is- if you really want to be ahead of the wave, read blogs, small, crafty, lifestyle blogs. By the time any of that stuff hits the mainstream, you’ll be really sick of it and you can officially embrace your inner hipster and tell everyone, while sporting an ironic moustache, that you liked all those things, including ironic moustaches, before they were cool. For the Silo, Charity Blaine.

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Fashion

Glerups Ergonomic Shoes Make Summer Weddings Easy On Bridal Feet

May 27, 2013 The Silo Leave a comment

Getting married this Summer? The last thing you want on your wedding day is hot or tired feet for you or your bridal party. Ensuring a calm, collected and stress-free mood for weddings is critical for the seamless execution of anyone’s big day. So, when you’re struggling to think of a perfect bridal party gift, why not turn to something that encompasses all these feelings?

Glerups from Denmark, are the indoor shoe with the natural leather sole and are made from pure wool- natures all-round miracle fibre. For absolute comfort, wear your Glerups barefoot. Glerups are packable, portable and comfortable. The natural leather sole makes them kind on floors, kind on feet. From slip-ons, to shoes and booties, and Glerups come in styles for everyone.

Glerups provide the comfort of a slipper, but come in styles that cover your entire foot, like a shoe. They are also breathable, yet the natural wool keeps your toes warm and cozy.

“Glerups are a terrific accessory for any wedding party,” said Tim Stacey of Glerups. “The soft wool footwear is great to wear while getting ready for the big day, and they also make awesome bridal party gifts.”

If you're planning a winter wedding (and why not- this is a magical time of the year) Glerups will make sure you and your party are stylish, comfy and warm. CP image: nirvanaphotostudio.com — If you’re planning a winter wedding (and why not- this is a magical time of the year) Glerups will make sure you and your party are stylish, comfy and warm. CP image: nirvanaphotostudio.com

Warm – Glerups footwear is a unique concept based on the idea of using the natural characteristics of wool to its advantage. Unlike most materials which become cold when dampened, wool releases heat. The qualities of wool become entirely unique when worn directly against human skin; so naturally, it made sense to fashion house shoes from this material.

Natural – Glerups are made from 100% natural wool. Glerups select wool that is gently washed in soft water and felted with steam to mimic the shape of your foot. Soft calfskin soles protect the house shoes for longer wear, while also taking the ‘slip’ out of slipper to provide a whisper soft, yet safe, step.

Beautiful – Glerups come in three styles for both men and women. The ‘slipper’ model embodies the classic characteristics of a slip-on indoor shoe. Get the warmth and comfort of on-the-foot 100% wool with the ‘shoe’ model Glerups. The shoe model provides the perfect comfort for colder floor surfaces, and won’t slip off.

Finally, for those looking for an all-around insulator, there’s the ‘boot’ style Glerups. The boot offers full foot coverage all the way up to the ankle. This style insulates your entire foot while still allowing bare feet! Block out the cold with boot style Glerups. Glerups also come in a variety of vibrant, earthy colours, making them a versatile choice that will suit anyone’s personal style.

For more information on Glerups (www.glerups.ca ) or to order your own, please email [email protected] for details.

Founded in 1993 by Nanny Glerup as a hobby to work in felt, the first Glerups product was her evergreen felted boot in a classic design of natural grey wool. Since then, Nanny has continued designing new products for glerups.dk. In every design we are trying to achieve the optimal mix between practical use and beauty through simplicity and materials of nature. For the Silo, Stephen Murdoch

Fashion, Sci-Tech

Scottevest intro’s i-phone interactive tech fleece Jacket

November 5, 2012 The Silo Leave a comment

SeVFleeceJacket7p2 — Touch transmissive inner jacket fabric? Hell yeah!

Ketchum, ID – What happens when the greatest thing to ever hit SCOTTEVEST’s electronic shelves gets redesigned? We can’t wait to tell you…

SCOTTEVEST, Inc. has been known for over a decade for our ingenious pocketed clothing marketed toward travelers, gadgetphiles, photographers, and urban adventurers. Over the years, each successive product improves upon previous versions, as indicated by the software-style numeric naming system.

SCOTTEVEST transforms the way you will use your clothing, yet again, with the introduction of the Fleece 7.0 Jacket, available now as a pre-order and shipping October 31, 2012.

The Fleece 7.0 is the successor to our signature jacket, the Fleece 5.0, which quickly became a staple in many SCOTTEVEST customer wardrobes. The Fleece 7.0 features a revolutionary new patent pending pocket, the Quick Draw pocket, inspired by our good friend and London based blogger, Documentally. [Christian Payne – @Documentally CP]

This allows you to access your iPhone 5 (or other smartphone) through the Clear Touch Fabric in the hand warmer pocket, which is something you truly need to test out for yourself. We believe this will fundamentally change the way you interact with your mobile devices. You can plug it in to your wired in headsets or use Siri and FaceTime right through the clear touch fabric, without ever removing your phone from your pocket.

However, we didn’t stop there. Here are some key features that make the Fleece 7.0 so unique:

23 innovative, purposeful pockets for are perfect for gadget lovers, travelers and photographers on the move! Speaking of pocket innovations, this updated style also includes a new iPad/tablet pocket design, which adds extra security and better ergonomics when pocketing a large device.

The In-and-Out Pocket debuts on the Fleece 7.0, allowing you to access the interior chest pocket from the exterior of the
jacket. An updated eyeglass pocket with both top and zippered side access contains a cleaning chamois with a map showing each of the jacket’s many pockets.

SeVFleeceJacket7p1 — Wear the jacket of the ‘near future’ right now: SeV Fleece Jacket7.

Since the sleeves are removable with cleverly hidden zippers, a dual-access back lumbar pocket has been included to hold them if
you are wearing the Fleece 7.0 as a vest. Oh, did we mention that the Fleece 7.0 can turn into a vest? Inside, just in case you need to “show your papers” or “stow your papers” in a hurry, we have highlighted the travel documents pocket with a red zipper and a locking zipper pull, making it nearly impossible to pickpocket. No. Making it impossible to pickpocket (unless, perhaps, you are a really sleeper and hang your jacket in the closet).

Our typical level of attention to detail continues inside with a silky lining and a subtle “fractal” design comprised of our logo
in shades of black and gray. Ergonomic zipper pulls make getting into your pockets easy (even with gloves). Totally stealthy, the Fleece 7.0 is black with gray accents and has NO reflective piping. And if stealth isn’t your thing, it’s also available in a limited edition Red version.

The Fleece 7.0 is now available for pre-order on our website www.scottevest.com and is now shipping. This is just the beginning of many more incredible advances in the SCOTTEVEST clothing line. As the weather begins to cool down in your part of the world, things are definitely heating up at SCOTTEVEST…stay tuned!

About SCOTTEVEST
SCOTTEVEST is one of the world’s leading travel clothing companies, and was named the #41 apparel e-commerce site in 2011
by Internet Retailer Magazine and #77 fastest growing Consumer Products & Services Companies by Inc. Magazine. SeV specializes in stylish jackets, shirts and pants with a unique hidden pockets for travelers, and a patented system of conduits
and pockets for carrying, using and enjoying personal electronics. SCOTTEVEST is the first clothing company to provide
a pocket for the iPad®.

Please see the embedded photos to get a better understanding of our patented pocket feature that allows you to utilize your
electronic device without removing it from the pocket, keeping your hands warm at all times. Be sure to test it out for yourself
on the actual garment!

www.SCOTTEVEST.com

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