Art Deco

Can I come clean and admit that I don't fully understand the bagger genre? These big-boned genetic mutants are neither bona fide cruisers nor dedicated tourers, and they usually combine an odd blend of physical characteristics: swollen but smallish saddlebags, surprisingly short windscreens, and massive bodywork for a hulking stance. Star Motorcycles' Stratoliner gets a few upgrades for 2012 and a slight bump in price; I tested one on some of...  

Deco Lighting, a leading manufacturer of latest technology, energy saving commercial lighting, participated in the Milken Institute 2012 Global Conference in Los Angeles, April 29 – May 2, 2012. The Global Conference brings together many of the world’s ...  

‘Homage to the Art Deco’ which comprises 38 pieces, predominantly upholstery, tables and lighting, is inspired by Sultana’s own early career, working for David Gill, for whom he later became Creative Director. Francis was born in Gozo where he has a ...  

An international body art competition is heading into town this weekend. It's at the Hyatt Regency Bonaventure in Weston. And of course Deco being the top connoisseur of all things sexy has your sneak peak. If you're one of the quarter billion peeps who've ...  

To honor your parents’ enduring love, we can customize this 25th anniversary party invitation for your family needs and taste.  Art Deco leaves accent your wording, which you can completely change to any anniversary year and party theme.  We can change the colors to match your party colors, and the fonts are also customizable.  

Tim Morawetz's book, Art Deco Architecture in Toronto (2009 Glue Inc.), contains exactly two single-family homes. This, however, is fitting: While the progressive movement was acceptable for gas stations, movie houses and the odd apartment building ...  

The striking Art Deco frontage of an Aberdeen city centre hotel is to be restored using almost £60,000 granted by the Green Townscape Heritage Initiative. The Douglas Hotel on Market Street is the latest organisation to benefit from the Green THI.  

The Theatre was built in the Art Deco style known as “streamlined moderne.” From the razzle-dazzle modernistic marquee with its bold Deco lettering, to the richly designed interior, Art Deco styling abounds. During its early years, the Theatre offered ...  

On Saturday, May 12, the Sacramento Art Deco Society will be leading a walking tour of downtown Sacramento's Art Deco treasures. The tour will begin at the "Maidens" fountain in Cesar Chavez Park (10th & J Street) and end at the California Dept. of Food ...  

"Serendipity 3" on SoBe is serving up some sweet treats for moms this mother's day. Deco's favorite mom Lynn Martinez is taking a bite into this story. I scream, you scream everyone screams for the ice cream at "Serendipity 3" on South Beach. JAMES GOLL ...  

Imagine time-travelling back to Depression-era Vancouver just as rum runner and millionaire George Reifel opens the Commodore Cabaret, now the Commodore Ballroom, for the first time. It is the biggest nightclub in Vancouver, and its art deco design and ...  

One of my favorite parts about going through the JCK archives in order to find these cool jewelry ads from the past is thinking up a witty or insightful comment for each one. However, when I cracked open the binding of an archive from 1929, I ...  

Japan might not be the first place that comes to mind when you think of Art Deco, but Ezra Pound’s 1934 edict to “make it new” resonated just as deeply there as it did in cultural capitals like Paris, New York City, Miami, and Hollywood—all places ...  

The Art Deco Chic exhibit currently on at the Museum of Vancouver is a huge hit with fans of fashion, history, the Art Deco period - and devotees of all of the period dramas that are so hot in TV and film right now. Programs like 'Downton Abbey', the ...  

Identify changes in fashion silhouettes and figures in various cultures and periods of   history Describe the influence of fashion on the status and well-being of individuals Identify influential designers and their impact on the apparel ...