Did you know France has a "Glove Capital?"

It all goes back to Roquefort. The little Aveyron town of Millau, recently rendered world famous by its soaring new viaduct, became France's glove capital thanks to the thin, supple and beautiful lambskin from the same breed of sheep whose milk is used to make the famous cheese. Glove making in Millau dates back to the Middle Ages, and by the early 20th century the city was the major supplier of hand-cut and hand-sewn gloves to haute couture houses worldwide, peaking in 1963 when 82 gantiers plied their trade there. But changing fashions and the arrival of synthetics whittled that number down to one—Causse. The company was sold in 2003, but fourth-generation glovemaker Olivier Causse is still involved, now working with prize-winning designers Nadine Carel and Manuel Rubio in a luminous new showplace in Millau designed by architect Jean-Michel Wilmotte. Applying traditional skills to exotic skins including ostrich, python and zebra, Gants Causse caters to such luxury clients as Chanel, Hermès and Saint Laurent, but also produces high-quality gloves under its own, more affordable label. The first Causse boutique, also Wilmotte-designed, recently opened near the Place Vendôme in Paris.
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Originally published in the December 2007 issue of France Today.

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Women's Shoes Review - Sandals for Summer 2012!

Some of the best ladies shoes have come up for air this summer at “Houser Shoes!” All incorporated brands like: Sperry (top-slider), Clarks, Dansko and others are making headway in fashion-related buzz! These upcoming summer months bring on the fashion invitation to bounce back into awesome sandal style. Footwear is one of the easiest ways to update any summer wardrobe for days and days of relaxing comfort. Open toe sandals that sport buckles or flowery nuances are coming back into the mainstream of spectacular, be-jeweled, shoe-sensations!

At Houser Shoes these great styles are all quality brands that many online buyers enjoy! Style, comfort, and quality are all included in every pair of summer-line footwear. Leather, wrap-around, peep-toe sandals, and flip-flops are re-styled and designed for engaging elegant summer comfort to range in all shoe colors and styles fit for every fun occasion! Even if wearing sandal (shoe) styles are for the pure comfort of having your toes out in the summer breezes, these summer sandals can create the most enviable fashion statement around! Shop your next summer shoe from the platform of wedged ladies sandals to compliment all contemporary styles that are totally "fashionista!"

This summers' foot apparel is for reliable-comfort and every element of style it brings!   With soft, cute, and pretty sandal-stylng that will last the entire summer!  Look for your favorite types of sandal-shoe fashion with enviable appeal that cushions the sole of each foot and more!  All "Houser Shoe Brands" gently caress the feet making life less of an agony and more of "Stroll in The Park!"

Did you realize there are shoe styles that are made for the "Yoga Mat?" Make your next day of yoga one that not only stimulates the mind and body connection, but that looks good too!  Make having the most creative, soft beach wedges and beautiful flip-flops that go the distance your aim and basic summer plan!  In foot fashion, the "glamour" is all about being able to prolong each day with the charm and ease of foot care, while wearing your gorgeous sandals specifically for fun, sun, beach (outdoors) and every Yoga session indoors!  Show off your shoe fetish with sandals this year and be confident that "Houser Shoes" has combined comfort with class in every sandal design! 

Shop all the most comfortable sandal shoe brands and keep the getting long-lasting beauty out of each "foot pedicure" you have, after finding the perfect pair(s) of sandals; for you, your family, and friends!

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Where do the "Best Dressed" Americans Live?

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Travel + Leisure has released their annual America’s Favorite Cities list, which asked readers to rate cities in a variety of different categories from driving ability to friendliness and yes, stylishness. So, which cities came out on top? And which ones didn’t fare so well?
According to the survey, New York was the number one best dressed city in America (obviously), but the full best dressed list does offer up some surprises (Charleston? San Juan?). Read on to see both the best and worst dressed lists.
Best Dressed:
1. New York City
2. Charleston
3. Los Angeles
4. San Juan, P.R.
5. Miami
6. San Francisco
7. Savannah
8. Austin
9. Dallas/Fort Worth
10. San Diego
Click through to see which cities fared the worst in the sartorial category–and which surprising stars call those badly dressed places home.

Read more about where the worst dressed Americans live too: http://fashionista.com/2012/05/the-results-are-in-here-are-the-best-and-worst-dressed-cities-in-america/