Category: grass artificial

 GreenFields, a TenCate Grass company, has always been at the forefront of innovation, improving sustainability and leading the way in the development of high-end artificial turf systems for sport.

GreenFields is very proud to launch the Greenfields Pure range. This range contains three brand new artificial turf products, designed with a strong focus on sustainability. Including extended life span, durable player performance, and minimal maintenance requirements. All three systems are labelled A+ in Greenfield’s innovative and robust ECO classification system, which illustrate the eco-credentials of each separate product and the entire range. GreenFields Pure was developed, tested, and evaluated with the support of the Centre for Turf Innovation (CTI) by TenCate Grass.

The non-fill game changer for top-level football
As Colin Young, Research & Development Director at TenCate Grass states: ” When designing the Pure PT system we focused on players based research using innovative testing methods to benchmark great quality natural grass. The unique insight we gathered provided the inspiration for the new product which is fundamentally different to any turf system currently on the market. The yarns where re-engineered using a bespoke formulation to optimise playing experience and mimic great quality grass.”

GreenFields Pure PT has been developed to match the properties of a high-quality natural grass and provide ultimate performance. GreenFields Pure PT is a 100% non-infill product that offers high player comfort while also being extremely durable.

Anticipating the ban on the use of polymeric infills
With the incoming legislation likely to ban the use of polymeric infills classified as microplastics, the drive for innovation in system design has accelerated. Many in the market are pivoting towards mineral infill systems. These types of systems do provide a viable option for lower level football and multi-sport solutions but have limitations in terms of player comfort and durability.

The unique yarn design and composition of GreenFields Pure PT eliminate the need for infill. This makes it a more sustainable solution and also a durable solution as there is no friction between the infill and the yarns. Grip, comfort and ball roll are improved and closely resemble the same characteristics as high quality natural grass.

 Modern manufacturing techniques have made it possible for cheap artificial turf to mimic the appearance and texture of natural grass closely. The soft blades, varied shades of green, and even brown thatch infill create a realistic look that is difficult to distinguish from a well-maintained natural lawn.

With so many blogs on the Internet competing for attention, what can you do to make sure that yours stand out? At the very least, you can try to avoid making mistakes. Better, you can take the tips that tell you what NOT to do and turn them around into things you SHOULD do.

When I saw these Giuseppe Zanotti sandals made of malachite stones, I was instantly reminded of my trip because the emerald green collar have a total tribal feel to them. The rocks are also set in copper, which based on this article, is supposed to be a metal that enhances the powers of the malachite, believed to be a protector stone. On a total aside note, while I am not necessarily superstitious, my aunt was once in a terrible car accident. The car was a total mess, but she escaped unscathed with the exception that the protective bracelet she wore snapped in half. Now, I have no idea if that was a coincidence or not, but I do know that I could never put a price on my aunt’s safety and if that bracelet had any ‘powers’, it was totally worth it.

Your monitor is not playing tricks on your eyes. These Giuseppe Zanotti zipper boots have not one, not two, but four zippers. Functionality-wise, I’m a big fan of zippers and shoelaces. They help me ease my way into shoes and since my feet have a tendency to expand and shrink depending on the weather, shoelaces especially are wonderfully adjustable.
Sadly, these zippers appear to have no functional value. The description of the boots reads “simply pull on” but maybe that’s a good thing. Which zipper would I actually use with so many choices? Still, these boots are quite rockin’ and I’m already channeling my inner biker babe x 4.

Last week the Victoria’s Secret Fashion show was on TV. In case you missed it, you can watch the full show online over at CBS. While shoes weren’t the main attraction, there were plenty of fabulous and fierce shoes displayed on the runway that we feel compelled to highlight. Now I can’t say for sure, but it looks like many, if not all, of the shoes were designed by Giuseppe Zanotti (in both retail and modified for the runway form).

A ton of money goes into ad campaigns as the fashion industry tries to convince us to purchase their product. The US fashion industry alone spent $144 billion on advertising last year. Several lines have released some of their ads for Spring and Summer 2010. Some are great, some are not. Let’s have a look.
I am weary of the pouting, leggy girl, wearing nothing more than lingerie, heels and a come hither look, sitting or laying on a sofa/chair, with soft focus. Virtually every shoe, handbag, fragrance, lingerie, and cosmetic advertisement features at least three of these components. Snore.
Alexander McQueen’s ad is visually striking. It took me a while to find the shoes, then the girl. It’s a great ad, but the only thing I see is snakes.
Humor in ads almost always attracts me, which is why this Giuseppi Zanotti is one of my favorites. I can’t decide which is cuter, the boy or the shoe.
If the product is not attractive, such as the Alexander McQueen or Balenciaga shoes, then a striking advertisement will make no difference. I’m not buying it. With the Paciotti and Choo shoes, the ad is tiresome, but it does let me get a look at the shoes. The Zanotti ad is able to feature a shoe and not annoy me. That boy is SO cute. It does it’s job. Which ads work for you, which ones don’t?
Update: Here’s Chanel’s Spring 2010 which was shot by Karl Lagerfield.

A walk past the Giuseppe Zanotti store at Madison and 67th revealed that they were selling these flashy studded white cutout sandal boots, which can be purchased online for $1250.
I personally love the minimalist white sandal with just one strap and the black and red heel. This is not the exact same shoe as it has a skull on the big toe (so many skulls on shoes lately!), but the price is the same: $485. Whew!
But these blinged-out babies? I’ll pass. They’re $675.
Some other pretty summer sandals shined from the window. I can’t wait for spring!
One thing I can say for him is he’s hardly ever boring!

The differences between these are minor, but noticeable when comparing them side by side. Which ones do you prefer: the originals from Zanotti, or the near-copies from Camuto?
Also, how do you feel about designer inspired styles that are near-knockoffs of higher-end designers? Such styles are legal at this time as long as no trademarks from the original design are copied onto the lower-end style – but should we demand more creativity from mid-end brands who can probably afford to invest in more original design talent rather than resorting to being runway copyists?
*I should note that a lot of Camuto designs are not so imitative. I love the brand, in fact, because they have been some of the best-fitting heels I have found for my arch height and shape.

I don’t buy shoes because they are in fashion or stylish, per se. I simply like them –
and if I think I will still like them seasons and years from now, I may be willing to
spend higher prices for that – as I perceive it – value. But, if I can find that same
shoe a little bit later at a discount, that is like a double-win.
As a result, I love YOOX. You can find fabulous after-season shoes at some great
discounts. As I slowly shape up my budget, I will definitely be visiting YOOX with more
regularity. As it is, my YOOX dreambox(wishlist) is almost always full.
So, here are a handful of Renee Caovilla sandals that I have been eying over at YOOX but
have not yet decided whether to add to my YOOX dreambox.
Rene Caovilla Women’s beaded ankle-wrap sandals $590 $355
I like these almost as much as the floral versions shown here. But, the price on these
beaded sandals is accessible, if not exactly cheap; giving them more than a slight edge
over the $835 floral version…and doesn’t that base price rising from $590 to $835 show
us just how much prices have changed over just a couple of years?
Renee Caovilla pailette platform slides $550 $385
These are cute, but I’m a little leary of slides. I’m occasionally clutsy on my feet, so
I generally like to have a slingback or ankle-strap to protect me from my occasionally
betraying ankles. Plus, my pants inevitably get caught between my heel & the top of the
slide. Annoying. But, if you want a different way to indulge current trends while clog
styles are still extra-hot on the fashion scene, these are refreshingly different. And,
once the current fad for clogs die down, they’ll still be an adorable pop of color.
Rene Caovilla platform demi-wedge sandals $570 $342.
Okay, here’s one of those YOOX downsides. I love how different these sandas are while
still being crazy-cute and sweetly-sexy. But there are currently no pairs in my size.
These are a possible dreambox entry anyway, just to remind me to keep an after-market eye
-out for these.
Rene Caovilla crystal sandals $590 $395
Ah, bling – always a great place to start on shoes. Yet again, my size is not available.