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Express Celebrates Men's Style Staple at Super Bowl

Express, the stylish clothing brand for the young-and-cool set with a staggering $1.8 billion in annual sales, is celebrating the 10th anniversary of their most popular menswear item with a VIP bash at the Super Bowl. Since it was first introduced in 1991 the brand's 1MX shirt (above) has outfitted millions of men tired of shapeless sacks, upping the style quotient across the country. Offered in a range of 10 staple colors with an additional 10 colors rotated in per season, the highly-engineered 1MX features an calibrated collar, sleeve caps, hand patterned interlining, French seams, and 97% cotton / 3% spandex stretch fabric for a "custom" fit, available in two styles.

As the slimmer shirts are particularly popular with athletic types, the company is hosting an Anniversary event featuring a three-day gifting suite during Super Bowl XLV in Dallas. The exclusive event, taking place February 3rd – 5th at the historic Belmont Hotel, will be hosted by Jacksonville wide receiver Mike Sims-Walker who'll welcome the elite athletes and VIPs in town for the big game. The Express suite will feature an on-site monogramming station for attendees to individualize their personal iconic 1MX shirt as they enjoy signature cocktails and mingle with the crème de la crème of the sports world.

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Football Player Dez Bryant Nearly Loses $50,000 Earring

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Apparently Dez Bryant didn't pay attention when Miami Dolphins defensive end Kendall Langford lost a 2.5-carat diamond earring at practice earlier this year. Bryant, who plays for the Dallas Cowboys, wore his diamond earrings during a game between the Cowboys and the New York Giants recently. After a pass he hit the ground with the football and both the ball and the earring got away from him. The diamond stud is said to be worth $50,000 (in the image above, from a different game, you can see just how large the earring is). Bryant completed three catches, 104 yards and one touchdown during the game. Aafter the Cowboys won game, the earring was later found. A security guard recovered the diamond stud and returned it to Bryant in the locker room after the game.

Tags: dallas cowboys, dez bryant, diamond earrings, football

World Cup Ball Sells For Over $73,000 On eBay

by Deidre Woollard (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Sports

The other day I mentioned the $50,000 search for a game-winning hockey puck another game winner has sold recently for a high price. The "Jo'bulani ball," the gold-decorated Jabulani soccer ball used in the final World Cup match between Spain and the Netherlands sold on eBay for £48,200 (approximately $73,368). The auction raised money for 46664, Nelson Mandela's HIV/Aids education and prevention campaign.

The Jabulani has been a source of controversy. Adidas created the World Cup ball's "radical grip 'n' groove" technology which was supposed to provide stable flight and a perfect grip has been criticized by some players.

A total of 133 bids from 55 participants came in for the ball. It eventually went to a group of Spanish fans.

Tags: football, jabulani, jobulani, soccer, soccer ball, sports memorabilia

German Football Coach Orders Tod's Bracelets for World Cup

by Jared Paul Stern (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Sports, Men's Style

Germany's national football team got an extra boost of team spirit and patriotism at the World Cup this year thanks to Italian luxury goods firm Tod's. Oliver Berhoff, the German National Team Manager, was shopping in one of Germany's Tod's boutiques a short while back when he spotted the brand's new My Colours braided leather bracelets in the country's national hues of black, red and gold (above). He purchased them for all the players and management as a symbol of team spirit and togetherness; the soccer stars were seen wearing them off the field while head coach Joachim Löw sported his on the sidelines of the games in South Africa. Currently available at Tod's boutiques worldwide, the bracelets retail for about $225 apiece and come in various national colors with steel clasps.

Tags: bracelet, football, Germany, leather, soccer, sports, Tods, World Cup, World Cup 2010

IWC Big Ingenieur Chronograph Edition DFB Watch For The German Football Association

by Ariel Adams (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Timepieces / Watches

Swiss IWC will be the official watch maker for the German national football team. The beautiful limited edition watch as a result of this partnership will be very difficult to obtain. Pretty much the only want to get one of the 250 IWC Big Ingenieur Chronograph Edition DFB (German Football Association) watches is to be specifically nominated by the team's coach Joachim Low. You might also have success asking IWC really, really nicely for one. Like many European nations, Germany is Football crazy, and are likely excited about the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2010 in South Africa.

The limited edition watch build on the existing IWC Big Ingenieur Chronograph with special colors and a special logo applied to the sapphire exhibition caseback on the rear of the watch. Note the black, yellow, and red colors on the watch dial in honor of the German national flag. At 45.5mm wide in steel, the Big Ingenieur Chronograph watch has one of my favorite IWC movements - the automatic calibre 89360 in-house made movement that has a full 12 hour chronograph in just two subdials. This is done by having both the hours and minute in the upper subdial (using two hands), while the dial has a clean, symmetrical look to it. The dark rings of the chronograph look beautiful against the silvery dial. This is one of my favorite looking IWC Big Ingenieur Chronograph watches out there. The watch is paired with a black alligator strap that is red on the inside. Not sure about price, but if your "selected" to own one, I am sure they will tell you how much you need to pony up for it.

Ariel Adams publishes the luxury watch review site aBlogtoRead.com.

Gallery: IWC Big Ingenieur Chronograph Edition DFB Watch back

Tags: big, chronograph, DFB, FIFA, football, german, ingenieur, IW378404, IWC, watch

NFL Offers On Field Access For Super Bowl Fans

by Deidre Woollard (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Sports

Once the Super Bowl is over the field is always a flurry of activity with players milling about and TV crews doing interviews. The postgame experience is usually reserved for participants but now fans can get access if they are willing to pay. NFL On Location is selling 700 spots for the "Exclusive Postgame On-Field Experience" after Super Bowl XLIV on February 7 at Dolphin Stadium. There are three premium package levels, white, gold and platinum which offer the experience. The packages include hotel accommodations, parties, parking and souvenirs and start at $5,749 depending on the seat location. $9,799 gets you a single luxury hotel room and a stadium seat in the lower level prime sidelines between the 20s. USA Today reports that after the game the fans will be let onto the field in groups. Each person will get around 30 minutes on the field as players celebrate and go through interviews.

Tags: football, nfl, super bowl, super bowl tickets, SuperBowl, SuperBowlTickets

Bernie Kosar In Weston, Florida, Estate of the Day

by Deidre Woollard (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Estates, Celebrity Shopping

Like quarterback Dan Marino, former NFL quarterback Bernie Kosar has a home in Weston, Florida for sale. But Kosar's situation is a bit more urgent. Kosar has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection with his top 20 debts clicking in at $19.5 million including around $1.5 million to his former team the Cleveland Browns. Small wonder then that his Florida home is up for sale. Kosar has not paid the property taxes on the home for the last couple of years.

Kosar's home in Weston is a 9,900 square-foot mansion on the lake which has a large backyard area with a summer kitchen, pool, spa and cabanas. It is located in the same community, Windmill Ranch Estates, that Marino lives in and the home has a similar Florida Mediterranean style. This ample residence includes an office/library, a kitchen and a separate butler's kitchen and seven bedrooms. This home is listed at $3.5 million.

Kosar's financial woes seem to stem from a number of factors including Florida's depressed real estate market and some bad investing advice. His top creditor is Florida Bank which is owed $9.7 million in real estate development foreclosures. He also owed KeyBank $3.2 million for loan guarantees and a personal line of credit and owes his ex-wife Babette Kosar $3 million from the couple's divorce settlement. Like many ex-football players, he was also in the restaurant business. His Bernie's Steakhouse, a Miami-area restaurant closed last year. Kosar is said to be optimistic about his ability to get out from under his debt and he has many supporters in Cleveland and elsewhere cheering him on.

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Gallery: Bernie Kosar In Weston, Florida

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Abramovich Decision Time: The Sports Team, The Yacht or Latvia?

by Deidre Woollard (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Wealth

Oh what a week to be Roman Abramovich. As my colleague Jared Paul Stern reported, Abramovich had to cancel his Aspen New Year's Eve party. Now rumors are surfacing that Abramovich may be so crunched by the financial crisis he is looking at selling either his Chelsea soccer team or his megayacht Pelorus. It seems likely that he would be selling the yacht anyway if he is still going to be taking delivery of his planned $350 million megayacht but perhaps the economy has hastened that decision. No other Russian billionaire is as tempting a subject for speculation so it's hard to believe much of the news of his potential comings and goings without a listing or other proof.

Should Abramovich find himself with a bit of spare change, the country of Latvia has an interesting offer, they want him to buy them. For around $10.7 billion he could have an entire country at his disposal. Over 400 Lativans have signed a letter addressed to Abramovich touting the country's benefits of hard-working people, a clean environment and"plenty of space to dock your yacht."

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Alyssa Milano Designs for NFL Fans

by Lisa Palladino (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Apparel, Celebrity Shopping, Sports

Alyssa Milano has an option for female NFL fans tired of wearing oversized men's logowear but still wanting to look fashionable while supporting their team: her "TOUCH" apparel and jewelry line, available at NFL Shop.

Launched in spring 2007, TOUCH, which also includes lines for the NBA and NHL, was born out of necessity, according to Milano's Web site. When Milano, an avid baseball fan, went to games, "she wanted to wear fan gear to support her team, but found that the product mix offered in the marketplace did not address her everyday fashion needs. She felt women should be able to look stylish while cheering on their favorite team. So, she partnered with G-III Apparel Group and Major League Baseball to design and distribute a line of juniors' ladies MLB apparel." And so it began.

I just learned about the line when I saw a TV ad during a Sunday night football game; it seems the NFL partnership is fairly new. This line includes 245 products that range in price from $16.99 - $89.99.

View the gallery for some examples. Most of the products are available for multiple teams.

Gallery: Alyssa Milano Designs for NFL Fans

Touch By Alyssa Milano Oakland Raiders Women's Ruffle Vest

Touch By Alyssa Milano Minnesota Vikings Women's Short Zip Jacket

Touch By Alyssa Milano Tampa Bay Buccaneers Women's Denim Jeans

Touch By Alyssa Milano Green Bay Packers Women's Full Zip Hooded Fleece with Sherpa

Touch By Alyssa Milano New York Giants Women's Long Sleeve Top

Tags: Alyssa Milano, AlyssaMilano, apparel, clothing, fanwear, football, NFL, sports

N.F.L. Wants The World To Party At The Super Bowl

by Deidre Woollard (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Sports

With people in the U.S. starting to spend less on travel and on entertainment the National Football League is seeking greener pastures when it comes to marketing the Super Bowl. Bloomberg reports that the NFL has made a big push to market corporate Super Bowl travel packages outside the U.S. The hope is that corporate clients in Canada, Japan, the U.S. and Mexico will be willing to travel to Tampa, Florida to see the game on February 1 and take part in the surrounding festivities. Packages run from around $4,600 to around $10,600 depending on tickets and parties.The NFL has a dedicated website to sell these packages and is competing against travel companies that also offer packaged sports events promotions. Of course the NFL has the upper hand when it comes to access to tickets, hotels and all the parties. The game is traditionally one of America's biggest celebrations but it remains to be seen if the rest of the world is ready to join our Super Bowl party.

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Party Like a Rockstar this Super Bowl

by Rigel Celeste (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Events

Super Bowl partying doesn't have to be reserved for Super Bowl Sunday only -- why can't you start the fun a little early? High-rolling football lovers have been getting their party on since as early as this past Wednesday in all kinds of unique ways. Sunday might be the biggest day, but the days and week before it are the perfect excuse for golf outings, club openings, and even luxurious spa visits in preparation for a loud day of cheering.

The game itself on Sunday may be most comfortably watched from up in one of the University's party room suites, where you'll have plenty of flat screen LCD TVs for game viewing, private restrooms, a wet bar, and first class drinks and snacks ordered via video teleconferencing direct with the kitchen. And afterwards, if you're one of the first 500 to score a ticket (at $1000 each), you're sure to have a blast at the MVP Main Event at the Phoenix Art Museum.

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Gameday Customs Tailgating Trailers

by Deidre Woollard (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Gadgets, Sports

Football season is in full swing and the tradition of tailgating is one of the best parts of the game. Gameday Customs creates custom tailgating trailers that have everything you need for your pre-game festivities. The trailers come with LCD TV, satellite, DVD, generator, running water, beer on tap and even (and perhaps most importantly) your own toilet. Other options include a soda dispenser, microwave or a barbecue. They are also available in a choice of colors so that you can match with our favorite team. The 5 x 8 trailer sells for $13,900 before options.

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Expensive Designer Bedrooms for Children

by Rigel Celeste (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Decor

What a dream for a little girl or boy to have a bedroom modeled after their favorite fairytale or movie! Of course the rich and famous can afford to give their kids whatever they want, and they aren't hesitating to do just that when it comes to bedroom design and decor. One designer says "if you can draw it we can make it," which is resulting in every creation you can imagine -- from a $47,000 pumpkin-shaped carriage bed (Cinderella) to a Tom Thumb room consisting entirely of over-sized furniture.

It's not unusual for these designer bedrooms to end up costing $50,000 to $100,000 by the time they're complete. Would you spend that much on your child's bedroom? Especially considering they'll probably grow out of the theme and want something new in a year or two?

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Super Bowl Swag

by Nicole Weston (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Events

Swag is a concept that usually seems to be reserved for awards and fashion shows, but the 32 NFL team owners and other high-profile VIPs at yesterday's Super Bowl also received some great gifts - three different baskets full. Most of it seemed to be edible, but swag is swag, right? The first was a Florida-themed basket (although not everything was from Florida) with, products from Lamas Beauty, Chocolate Gourmet, Er'go Candles, Bella's Confections' Fudge, VitaZest, Terry's Dark Chocolate Oranges, Lindt Chocolate filled with Orange and Salt Water Taffy. The second basket was a safari theme, with goodies including the Thymes Fig Leaf and Cassis Body Lotion, Tastefully Simple Beer Bread, Peeled Snacks and Brownie Points Caramel Pretzel Rods and more from Chocolate Gourmet and VitaZest. The final basket was Arizona-themed in honor of the 2008 Super Bowl location and had Catoctin Jalapeno Cheddar Cheese Popcorn, Prickly Pear Cactus Candy, Tastefully Simple Blue Aztec Chips and Salsa and soaps from Maryam's Soap Nook.

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$100,000 Super Bowl Pepsi Can

by Nicole Weston (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Sports

Sports fans take note: at the Super Bowl this year, Pepsi will giving away a super can valued at $100,000, along with lifetime Super Bowl tickets. Pepsi sales have been in decline for the past year or so, so a contest is just what the brand feels it needs to reinvigorate its customer base. The can is one of a kind, made of sterling silver and studded with diamonds, rubies and sapphires. It bears logos for both Pepsi and the NFL and was "inspired by 40 years of Super Bowl rings."

For a chance at winning, you can pick up a code for the contest at the Pepsi site. The winning code will be announced during the Super Bowl game on February 4th.

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