ROAD is proud to support “Stolen Youth”, an organization whose mission is the rescue and recovery of prostituted children. Please visit their website at StolenYouth.org to learn details about this critical subject and the wonderful work Stolen Youth is involved with. ROAD was one of the sponsors of Stolen Youth’s first annual fundraising luncheon “Not On Our Watch!” at the Seattle Sheraton Hotel on Wednesday, April 17 The luncheon featured an in-depth and hearwrenching look into this global problem. It was attended by approximately 700 guests. Among the guests were law enforcement officials, local and WA State politicians and influential community leaders. We learned the shocking news that Seattle is #3 on the list of U.S. cities with the worst child prostitution problem.
Stolen Youth
April 19th, 2013Andre Feriante’s 15th Annual Valentine’s Day Concert
February 19th, 2013
Once again, ROAD was proud to sponsor Andre Feriante’s 15th Annual Valentine’s Day Concert at Benaroya Hall, Seattle.
The nearly sold-out show featured a varied array of musical styles and musicians anchored by Andre’s virtuoso classical & flamenco guitar (including flamenco dancer) and ukele. Andre recently released a new CD titled BEATLES MASQUERADE which features Andre’s unique arrangements of classic Beatle’s songs. He performed several of these solo and accompanied by several of the other musicians.
Musicians included: Renowned Jazz Pianist, Overton Berry accompanied by stand-up acoustic bassist, Jeff Davies; Singer/Songwriter, Whitton accompanied by multi-instrumentalist/composer, Ben Burget;
Singer/Pianist/Composer, Steve Thoreson; Bassist, Jason Everett, Tabla player, Anil Prasad; Flamenco dancer, Stella Rossi.
Many attendees were overheard commenting after the show that it was one of the best ever. They were particularly impressed with the variety of music and the high level of musicianship. Of course, everyone loved the interesting and creative interpretations of Beatle’s songs.
If you missed the e-blasts for the special ticket offer and announcements that ROAD sent out prior to the show, consider signing up for future event announcements and special promotions at RoadApparel.com.
For more information on Andre Feriante’s music, shows, available cd’s and the musicians he plays with, visit: AndreFeriante.com
It Only Comes Once a Year!
January 13th, 2012
ROAD Proudly Presents…
In the Theater of Love
Andre Feriante’s 14th Annual Valentine’s Day Concert
Shop at our Seattle store to receive complimentary tickets!!
For every $100 you spend on ROAD apparel, you receive
1 free ticket to the show. Use this offer as many times as you like.
Nordstrom Recital Hall
Saturday February 11, 2012 Pre-Valentine’s Day Show
8:00pm
Valid through day of show or when tickets sell out
Offer for regular priced ROAD labeled items only
New Year Brings Exciting News
January 6th, 2012
Hope you’re having a fantastic start to 2012! ROAD will be rolling out some exciting new products and events this year, and we can’t wait to share them with you all here. Now that the holidays have come and gone, it’s time to start thinking ahead to the next holiday. You may have already guessed it from the heart shaped chocolate boxes lining the shelves (really, already?) but Valentine’s Day is nearly a month away.
ROAD is pleased to announce that the Andre Feriante Valentine’s Day Concert at Benaroya Hall will be taking place on February 11. This has become a highly anticipated annual gig for Mr. Feriante and he will be performing his 14th Valentine themed show. If you are looking for a gift idea to get your significant other, consider getting tickets to this show. Stay tuned next week and learn how ROAD will help get you these tickets.
In the Theater of Love
BENAROYA HALL
NORDSTROM RECITAL HALL
200 University St., Seattle, WA
Saturday, February 11th, 2012, 8:00 PM
14th annual pre-Valentine’s Day concert
For more information Visit the Benaroya Hall Website, or
call (206) 215-4747
Meet Author Robert Rosell on Dec 7
December 5th, 2011
Author Robert Rosell
Fashion Happy Hour
September 23rd, 2011Friday, September 30 from 4:30 – 6:30pm
Ruth’s Chris Steak House – 565 Bellevue Square
Enjoy Signature Appetizers, the Perfect Martini and
Fall Fashions from ROAD and Trillium Custom
Tailoring & Design at Ruth’s Chris Steak House
Enter-to-Win
$50 Gift Cards to ROAD, Trillium and Ruth’s Chris!
Raffle Prizes, Trunk Show, Live Models, Expert Stylists
ROAD is excited to be participating in this year’s Fashion Week in conjunction with The Bellevue Collection. Join us for some terrific fun, food, spirits, and of course, amazing apparel that will be perfect for building out your fall wardrobe. The ROAD expert stylists will be on hand to answer any questions about the newly released collection, and how to incorporate these new trends into your look. We are co-hosting the event with Trillium, which is a store that offers tailored suits and shirts for men and women, and will be showcasing a variety of fabrics and styles. Upon entering Ruth’s Chris, just head on upstairs to the private dining area where you and your significant other or friends can sit back, relax and enjoy this fantastic evening!
Sponsors Include:
Join us for Fashion’s Night Out!
September 4th, 2011
September 8 at 7-10pm at the ROAD Bellevue Store
You are invited to ROAD’s Premiere Fall 2011 Collection Trunk Show! Shop our brand new collection, enjoy complimentary light refreshments and receive a free Santiago Luxury Knit Tee with a purchase of any ROAD labeled, regular priced item. Don’t miss out on this great night!
Gift with purchase valued at $58. Colors and style vary (while supplies last)
Fashion’s Night Out is a global initiative created in 2009 in a partnership between American Vogue, the Council of Fashion Designers of America, NYC & Company, and the City of New York to celebrate fashion, restore consumer confidence, boost the industry’s economy and put the fun back in shopping. To get more details about the event, you can go here.
Grammy Winning Garth Hudson, Exclusive Wine Tasting and More!
August 23rd, 2011
Join us for an exquisite wine, food and music event at the Westin’s Cypress Lounge in Bellevue on August 27 at 7 p.m. The evening will feature a special performance by Grammy Award-Winning, Rock and Roll Hall-of-Famer Garth Hudson of The Band and from the classic Last Waltz movie directed by Martin Scorsese. You’ll also get a chance to meet the illustrious Miss Puget Sound 2011 Rashi Stephens, as she will be your host for the evening. Come learn about Washington wines from award-winning winemakers and discover the secrets behind their unique taste.
The Cypress Lounge will have four themed staging areas that will consist of an artisan winemaker who will explain the stories behind their wine, which will be expertly paired with fresh Northwest culinary selections and live musical entertainment. One hundred percent of the proceeds will go to local non-profit organization, Savor the Sound whose mission is to transform the lives of youth through a radical approach to music education.
Nationally-recognized musicians, Eric Fridrich (guitar), Steve Kim (bass), Andre Feriante (flamenco guitarist) and Leif Totusek (guitar) will perform songs specially chosen to color the experience and discuss how wine and art influence their music.
The generous winemakers are Morgan Lee with Covington Cellars, George and Sara Papanikolaou with Open Road, Gordy Rawson with Chatter Creek and Dr. Wade Wolfe with Thurston Wolfe.
Tickets are $50 in advance (available at BrownPaperTickets.com) or $60 at the door. Includes four tastings, food and entertainment.
For additional information please go to SavortheSound.org or visit the Facebook Event Page.
This is a 21+ Event
Savor the Sound’s kickoff fundraiser was held at La Spiga in April and was a huge success. You can read more about it here.
Seattle Seahawk Singer Sporting ROAD
August 9th, 2011Congratulations to Seattle Seahawk Running Back Justin Forsett who recently celebrated his wedding anniversary with the release of a new music video for his song “L.O.V.E.” Justin dedicated the song to his wife and after surprising her with the video, he released an official version on youtube.com for his fans. The video has caught immediate popularity due to the sweet love story behind it all.
We are very pleased to see Justin wearing ROAD clothing for his newly released video. Here he is wearing the red short-sleeve woven top from the Madras Collection (Kolkata Shirt in crimson color), a double collared pima tee (Sahara Shirt), a long sleeve orange solid popline (Boise Shirt) and Freedom Jeans.
If you liked his style, check it out on our website!
Seafair Festivities Begin
August 5th, 2011
Seattle’s most anticipated event is almost upon us! The Seafair Hydroplane Boat Races on Lake Washington will be taking place this weekend, starting today through Sunday, August 7. So grab some friends, sunscreen, a casual outfit and head to Stan Sayres Memorial Park. In addition to watching boats fly across the water at 200 mph, enjoy great food and beverages, the beer garden, along with live musical performances by The Red Hot Blues Sisters, Navy Band and more.
The shores of Lake Washington will have a variety of activities including the favorite Blue Angels flight show, free flight simulator exhibits, interactive displays, climbing walls and chin up contests against highly trained U.S. Marines.
Whether you attend the entire three day event or just part of it, you’ll need to wear something to keep you comfortable in the summer heat. Try our Stroller Twill Shorts in Stone, lightweight Cancun Shirt, and Sperry Topsider Boat Shoes in khaki and show up in style.
The hydroplane races began in 1951 when some of the local business leaders organized the city’s first summer festival. Since then, the races have been the most integral part of Seafair, and the event everyone looks forward to each year. Here, spectators watch the top hydroplane drivers aggressively compete for the Albert Lee Cup.
This sport is not for the faint of heart. It is both physically and mentally demanding on the drivers and the potential of crash or flipping a watercraft looms ever present in the back of their mind. The suspense and action makes Seafair Hydroplane Raceday a must attend event and highlight of the summer.
For more information and Hydroplane Racing Schedule go to: http://www.seafair.com/AnEvent.aspx?ID=12&SecID=897
Dry Cleaning Tips, How To Keep Clothes Looking New
July 15th, 2011
Life can get pretty hectic, but there’s something about picking up fresh, clean clothes from the dry cleaners that offers some peace of mind. Properly caring for your favorite garments will increase their longevity and will save you extra cash because you won’t have to rebuild your wardrobe every season. That’s why we decided to give you the 411 on dry cleaning services.
- Dry cleaners typically offer both dry cleaning and laundering services.
- When an article of clothing is dry cleaned, a chemical called perchloroethylene is used to remove soil and stains from the fabric without using water. If done too frequently, the chemical can be harsh on fabric fibers, so it’s best to use dry cleaning only when necessary to maintain the lifespan of your garments.
- When clothing is laundered, it is cleaned using water, detergent and softener. For cotton shirts, laundering works well. You are able to request the level of starch used, which impacts the condition of the fabric. So what’s the difference between heavy, light medium or no starch? The primary function of starch is to stiffen the garment and helps prevent stains from penetrating the fiber. Heavy, regular use of starch can potentially shorten the lifespan of your shirts, therefore only the necessary amount should be used. Light to no starch is great for casual garments, while a heavier starch is more appropriate for formal wear.
- You can request your shirts to be picked up in hanging or folded fashion. Hanging works well for when you’ll be wearing the garment soon and folded is ideal right before taking a trip.
- To increase your shirts lifespan, ask your dry cleaner to hand-iron rather than to use a machine-press.
- Ask your dry cleaner to pay close attention to the buttons on your shirt to reduce the likelihood that they will be cracked from the heat of an iron or press.
- Signs you may need to look for a new dry cleaner:
- Clothes that fit differently- If clothes are washed at the wrong temperature the threads tend to shrink
- Clothes that look shiny- Fabric can become glossy if it has been crushed by hard-pressing
- Clothes have indents- If imprints are visible around the pockets and buttons, it is probably because of improper pressing techniques
- If you’re unhappy with your dry cleaner the best way to discover a good one is to find a newly opened establishment. They usually have the best and most inexpensive prices. Also, asking the sharpest dresser in your office may help you quickly discover a dry cleaner that you will be satisfied with.
- Going Green? Some dry cleaners offer alternative methods that are more eco-friendly compared to traditional methods. For example, Blue Sky Cleaners in Washington uses liquid CO2 to clean garments, which is considered environmentally safe and toxin-free. On average, their prices tend to be relatively comparable, but are slightly higher for particular garments. You can check out the Blue Sky Cleaners price list here.
- Before you try out a green dry cleaning service, make sure you do your homework first. Ask an employee, “What makes your service green and what do you clean your clothes in?” Some companies will say they are using organic products, but that doesn’t necessarily mean it’s good for the environment. For example, they may be using hydrocarbon, which can be considered organic because its oil based, but contains volatile organic compounds that contribute to smog.
- Finally, always remember to check the tag that’s inside your garment and follow the care instructions.
Seattle Beerfest This Weekend
June 30th, 2011
Come discover the world’s most legendary brewing styles and techniques at the annual Seattle International Beerfest. From July 1-3 you will be able to taste beers from all over the world at the Mural Amphitheater located in the Seattle Center. Some of the featured specialty beers may be quite obscure, and they hold their own place in history as the birth of a new brewing style.
There are over 160 beers from 15 different countries to choose from. Some of the world’s most expensive beers will be available, so be daring and embrace the unknown!
In addition to some of the world’s most finely brewed beer, you can also enjoy good food, live music and games. So grab a friend or spouse and come celebrate all that is good in the world of beer! This is a pet friendly event.
When:
- Friday, July 1 from 12p.m.-10p.m.
- Saturday, July 2 from 12p.m.-10p.m.
- Sunday, July 3 from 12p.m.-9p.m.
Where:
- Mural Amphitheater, Seattle Center
Cost:
- $20 advance tickets purchased online here
- $25 at the gate
This fee includes 10 beer tickets and one Seattle International Beerfest mug
Additional beer tickets are $1 each
Beers cost between 1 and 6 tickets and are 4oz each
To buy tickets and for additional information please go to www.seattlebeerfest.com
Sports Inspired Fashion For Men
June 23rd, 2011
Each year leaders in the apparel industry attend the invitation-only fashion week in Milan to preview the latest trends for the season to come. Overall, the designers were inspired by the upcoming Summer Olympics in 2012. The New York Times stated that “love of sport was once seen as the male equivalent of a woman’s passion for fashion.” However, this season’s top designers merged the two passions together, by defining sport as the new heart of fashion.
Prada: Designer Miuccia Prada described the menswear as “Americana-with golf as an excuse for being cheerful.” Male models featured tasteless, but fun tropicana shirts with golfing shoes in three separate colors that expressed a man’s enjoyment of “teeing off.” In addition, Prada’s collection contained some simple items such as cotton suits, cardigans and tailored shorts.
Gucci: Frida Giannini’s vision developed out of the 1960s and was inspired by fencing, tennis and golf. The collection featured small, neat suits in upper-crust checks, complete with gold chain necklaces. The suits concluded with a classic look of window-paned check pants and a solid jacket. In addition, designer Giannini used her passion for horse riding to create outerwear such as raincoats and trim jackets inserted with lines of leather and bags crafted from saddle leather.
Calvin Klein: Designer Italo Zucchelli used 3D dimensions and textures to develop the look of the intense sportswear seen in Calvin Klein’s collection. Male models wore voluminous track pants and cropped fleeces with extreme details, such as running shoes on transparent plastic soles. Each article of clothing was complete with unique surface details that exhibited a tremendous sporty energy.
Moncler Gamme Bleu: In the past, designer Thom Browne has used a number of sports such as skiing, swimming and horse riding to influence his designs. However, this year Browne was inspired by fencing and the result was padded clothing with a “space age dimension.” The collection featured horizontal shaped jersey blazers with brass buttons, blouson jacket and pants, and body-shrunk suits that demonstrated Browne’s ability to provide innovative design.
Missoni: Founder Ottavio Missoni met his future wife at the 1948 London Olympics and their deep connection to the Olympic inspired theme was demonstrated through daughter Angela’s designs in this year’s menswear. Angela transformed a jersey track suit into a soft cardigan suit. The collection was completed in knitwear worn with special sport shoes by Converse.
Pringle of Scotland: Creative Director Alistair Carr designed neon soled footwear in collaboration with Puma to create the feel of “international cool.” The tone of the collection was a skinny, streetwise look, mixed with tough guy sportswear. In addition, their signature diamond patterns were featured on knitted vests and sweaters.
Italia Independent: Creative Director Eric Wright developed a streamlined collection for Italia Independent. He captured high speed sailing and car racing, which was reflected in several strong color polo shirts and piqued pants. Wright used a wide variety of fabric that ranged from feather light to sturdy. In addition, he developed a waterproof zipper jacket that is ideal for the life on the ocean.
Colin Powell in Town, Traffic Delays
June 7th, 2011
Watch out local commuters- driving home may require a little more patience than usual this evening. In case you didn’t notice the long line of cars waiting to get off the I5 Mercer exit this morning, or the unusually large crowd taking over your favorite lunch spot this afternoon, your notice comes here and now: this city is packed! The herds of people are attending an all-day business seminar at Key Arena today called Get Motivated.
The event includes speeches made from world renowned leaders including Colin Powell, Bill Cosby, Laura Busch and Rudy Giuliani, Steve Forbes and Joe Montana. With advance tickets selling at only $1.95, the seminar draws in large crowds, ranging from 5,000 to 25,000 attendees. Get Motivated is a traveling seminar making its way across the nation motivating people from city to city. The web-site is filled with exclamation points claiming that this THE event that will change your life!
There are plenty of positive quotes from the media including this one:
“A barnstorming feel-good tour de force.” -Wall Street Journal
However, in September 2010, USA Today posted a story about Get Motivated taking a critical look on the impacts of the seminar. It turns out that while tickets are cheap, attendees have noted the heavy endorsements during the event, as well as afterwards with constant follow-up marketing communications.
The interesting thing about motivational seminars is the group dynamic. People attend to learn how to stand out and be different, but the only person in the room that’s thinking for himself is the speaker (or in Get Motivated’s case, speakers). The more one consumes self-help resources, the clearer the real answer becomes: there really is no magic bullet for success. It comes down to working hard and adapting to what works best for you. Leaders possess their own individual style, going down their own path, finding answers within themselves.
Air Powered Cars, A Viable Solution?
May 26th, 2011“India’s largest automaker, Tata Motors, is set to start producing the world’s first commercial air-powered vehicle!!”
This breaking news came to me in the form of an email. What great timing with gas prices stealthily rising each time I head to the pump. However, could this really be true? How long before I could actually drive something like this? I am reminded by a test that good ‘ole Sherlock Holmes uses to solve mysteries, which includes asking, “What would be the most believable explanation? You’ll find that you have a better chance being “right” if you go with the most believable of choices. So in the Tata Motors example, it could either be true or a farce. The most believable option would be that if falls under the “farce” category. Now, of course this test isn’t 100% accurate, and most likely would have failed in the 50’s when asking people if we would ever land on the moon. Life is really all about probability, or else we’d have a hard time functioning.
So, with this in mind, I read on:
“The Air Car uses compressed air, as opposed to the gas-and-oxygen explosions of internal-combustion. Air Cars are scheduled to the streets of India by August 2011.
The Air Car, also called the “MiniCAT,” could cost around $8,177.00 and would have a range of 186 miles between refuels of compressed air. The cost of a refill would be about $2.00.
The MiniCAT is a simple, light urban car with a tubular chassis that is glued, not welded, and a body of fiberglass powered by compressed air. Microcontrollers are used in every device in the car, so one tiny radio transmitter sends instructions to the lights, indicators, etc.
There are no keys – just an access card which can be read by the car from your pocket. Its mileage is about double that of the most advanced electric car.
Refilling the car will, once the market develops, will take place at adapted petrol stations to administer compressed air in a couple of minutes.”
Due to the absence of combustion and, consequently, of residues, changing the oil (1 liter of vegetable oil) is necessary only every 31,068 miles.
The temperature of the clean air expelled by the exhaust pipe is between 0-15 degrees below zero, which makes it suitable for use by the internal air conditioning system with no need for gases or loss of power.
Huh. So with a quick Google search, I found out that Tata Motors really did work on an “Air Car,” which was slated to be released this year. However, according to Wikipedia, in 2009 Tata Motors came out with a statement acknowledging the limited range and low engine temperatures had caused some problems. Any related articles or connections to the project have been deleted from the company’s website.
So, while the news in my email was outdated, it did speak some truth. In fact, just last year Honda presented the Honda Air concept car at the LA Auto Show. Cool concept, though I don’t think I’ll be getting to drive an “Air Car” anytime soon.
Surviving In Style
April 22nd, 2011
Please Join Us: STYLE ’11 Fashion Show Benefit May 12th
As you may know, ROAD is a clothing and accessories store for men. We take pride in being one of the only boutiques in the Seattle and Bellevue area that is solely dedicated to mens fashion. Focusing on the mens market has given us the opportunity to become experts in the field and to provide the highest quality products and sales associates. In simpler terms, we take care of our male clients. That said, we often ask ourselves, is there anything more that we can do? ROAD is not just about offering clothes, but we as a company strive to uplift the male sprit. ROAD should be a celebration of each individual wearing the garment.
On Thursday May 12th NW Hope & Healing will be hosting its 9th Annual STYLE ’11 Look Good, Feel Good, Do Good! Fashion Show Benefit. More than 3 dozen breast cancer survivors will take to the runway, along with their male companions, whose lives have also been impacted. You see, for every woman who has beat cancer, there is a father, son or boyfriend that has stood beside her. Come help us celebrate these beautiful women and supportive men who are each a symbol of hope.
The evening will feature the best looks for spring from some of the hottest boutiques in the area (including ROAD). Enjoy an overview of Healing Programs, a raffle drawing, the chance for you to make a donation to fund-a-need, followed by the fashion show.
Along with ROAD, other stand-out local boutiques will be participating including the following: Carmilia’s, Sweetie, Coastal, Pera Handbags, Ola Salon, West Seattle Runner, Howard & Marge, Canopy Blue, Jaxx Boutique, Pink Ginger, Promesse, Asher Anson, Tatter’s, and Kick It Boots And Stompwear.
Ticket levels include $40 Look Good General Admission, $125 Feel Good VIP Admission, and $1,000 Top Model Do Good Admission (which includes 4 VIP tickets, front row table seating and deluxe goody bags).
Purchase tickets online by clicking here: TICKETS.
Funds raised will benefit the NW Hope & Healing Patient Assistance fund and its efforts to provide everyday living expenses for women and their families throughout the Pacific Northwest, while they endure breast and gynecological cancer treatment. The organization’s goal is to have every cancer patient receive the support they need and give them hope for the future.
The Look & Taste of Urban Jazz
April 18th, 2011
Music event featured scotch and chocolate for dessert.
Music is uniquely intertwined with fashion. Music, much like fashion, has the ability to move us, to uplift spirits, to shift perceptions. Last Thurday, ROAD had the opportunity to take part in a truly amazing event in support of Savor the Sound, a non-profit organization dedicated to bringing music education to children. The event was called Taste the Music and was held at La Spiga, the highly acclaimed Italian restaurant located in Capitol Hill. The evening brought to life a unique concept that resulted in an orchestrated collision of the senses with exceptional music, fine food and fashion pairings.
Stand-out musician Eric Fridrich challenged La Spiga’s chef extraordinaire Sabrina Tinsley to develop a four- course meal based off his four-part musical program. Along with the musical and food pairings, ROAD brought the exciting component of fashion into the mix. Our styling expert and store manager Holly Janssen put together ensembles using the evening’s musical program as inspiration, accenting the show with tailored visual elements.
Musicians performed on stage while Tinsley, a former Iron Chef contestant, presented four distinct courses and ROAD models walked throughout the dinner room, presenting complimentary fresh new spring looks. Guests were able to experience music as it appeared on their plates, and could see a visual interpretation of the music as ROAD models strolled throughout the dining room. It was an innovative concert that captured all five senses simultaneously.
Musical guests Marc Fendel (saxophone), Steve Kim (fretless bass) and Swil Kanim (violin) also took to the stage, which added to the program’s complexity and depth. The audience was treated to urban jazz, the genius of Bach, and seasoned with sultry blues and a haunting violin finish.
The male models presented key trend pieces from the new Spring Collection 2011 and included ROAD specialty mens woven tops featuring plaid and seersucker designs, ROAD classic linen pants, Goorin Bros. Hats as well as Sperry Top-Sider and Bacco Bucci shoes. ROAD’s production consisted of the following looks: Sultry Urban Moves, Journey to the West, Grand Spicy Rumba Beats and Il Dolce Far Niente.
Weeks before the event, the preparation work took place at La Spiga with Fridrich literally sitting in the chef’s kitchen while he presented his masterful works to both Tinsley and Janssen. Both the chef and stylist were free to take notes during the performance and their challenge was to come back with an interpretation of the arts using their own mediums for the night of the show.
Taste the Music was a celebration of the arts and brought people together to benefit the youth music education non-profit, Savor the Sound. This Seattle-based organization is dedicated to bringing music to the youth through programs such as Preschool Jam, The Eric Show Youth Music Scholarship Program and Music Drive. The funds raised will directly benefit the creation of additional Preschool Jam programs, and provide music education scholarships for local at-risk youth.
A variety of prizes were raffled at the event including a $250 gift certificate to ROAD, a 4-pack of music lessons at the Seattle Drum School, one DVD Box Set of PBS show “The Artist Toolbox,” and a $100 gift certificate to La Spiga. Overall, it was an exceptional night, full of intentional and creative pairings of musical outbursts, delicious delights and sharp fashion, anchored by a worthy cause.
Bellevue Scene: Scotch Tasting and Fashion on Friday
April 12th, 2011
ROAD proudly presents “A Taste of Fashion.” Join us this Friday at Ruth’s Chris in Bellevue Square for an exclusive Spring Trunk Show, a tasting of high-end premium scotches and a sampling of delicious Ruth’s Chris signature appetizers. It will be the perfect way to wrap up the week!
In case you didn’t make our last scotch tasting, it was quite a success. So, we decided to do it again, only this time we had the opportunity to partner up with one of our favorite steak houses in town: Ruth’s Chris. The restaurant has quite a reputation for its U.S. prime steaks and the bartenders are planning on pouring some top notch drinks for a happy hour not to be missed.
Some of our latest spring items will also be available to view in the private area, and our ROAD stylists will be on hand to answer any of your men’s fashion-related questions. Also, don’t forget to ask Julia or Will about your first time shoppers card. We look forward to seeing you there!
Friday, April 15 from 4:30-6:30p.m.
To RSVP and for more information please call (425) 451-1550
$35 at the door, 21+
Join us for Taste the Music!
April 1st, 2011
ROAD proudly sponsors an evening of full of good music, food and fashion at the highly acclaimed La Spiga in Seattle!
A local chef is challenged to create a culinary cover of a song written by an original artist to be savored by your ears and palate simultaneously. On Thursday, April 14th at La Spiga in Capitol Hill, Savor the Sound presents “Taste the Music,” a unique and innovative presentation of music as it appears on your plate. In addition, there will also be an exciting fashion element brought into the mix, in which ROAD will use the pleasurable pairings of both sounds and taste as inspiration to create fresh new looks for spring. There will be interesting pairings of wines, musical outbursts, chef delights and style all along the way as you take this ‘tour de force’ of the blending senses… sounds delicious! Buy your tickets today at tastethemusic.org.
This is a celebration of the arts and community to benefit non-profit Savor the Sound’s efforts in bringing music to the youth via programs such as Preschool Jam, The Eric Show Scholarship Fund (for at-risk youth) and MusicDrive.
La Spiga’s chef extraordinaire Sabrina Tinsley joins Seattle stand-out musician Eric Fridrich to create original tastes and sound for an orchestrated collision of the senses. The fashion ensembles will be styled by our very own Holly Janssen, manager of City Centre ROAD store. They will be joined by musical guests Rich Ludlow (saxophone), Steve Kim (fretless bass), and Swil Kanim (violin). The group will serve up the complexities of urban jazz, the genius of Bach, seasoned with sultry blues and haunting violin finished with fine wines, classy cuisine, gourmet chocolates and beautiful people. In this performance the plate becomes the stage as you taste every note and savor every sound.
21+ Event. Tickets: $60 in advance. You can purchase tickets on-line at tastethemusic.org. Price includes a 4-course meal, wine and show.
A variety of prizes will be raffled at the event including a $250 gift certificate to ROAD, 4-pack of lessons at the Seattle Drum School, $100 gift certificate to La Spiga, and more!
New Spring Fashion Collection and Custom Club Fittings
March 25th, 2011ROAD and RedBird Sports teamed up last night at our downtown store to kick-off the new spring season. The latest ROAD Spring Collection literally arrived hours before the event and the sales team did a fantastic job making sure everything was ready and out on the floor before our guests arrived.
RedBird owner, Jay Turner, and his crew showed up with golf clubs in hand, ready for action. The company was founded over 25 years ago and has crafted more than 25,000 sets of custom fitted golf clubs! Turner recognized that everyone’s physical features and golfing goals are different, so he figured out a system that will help you find the perfect pair of clubs. All the complexities are on the back end, which makes for a fairly simple process .
This week Seattle has had some amazing weather, which really adds to the excitement when looking over ROAD’s latest collection. Overall the tones are bright, with an underlying old-world kind of look. The linen pants add earthy luxury while woven tops feature mini checks and detailed stripes to add flavor and distinction. There are plenty of great ensembles to choose from for golfers looking to swing their clubs in style. The ROAD spring web site will officially launch next month, so in the meantime you can get a preview by visiting our store locations.
Thank you to Tim Reha who provided the pictures below:
Barbados Short Sleeve $98
Sperry Top-Sider Shoes $55
Tanjuli tasting from wine maker Thomas Campbell
RedBird Sports owner Jay Turner (right), along with his son
Mark your Calendar for ROAD’s Spring Event
March 14th, 2011
Join ROAD & REDBIRD Sports and find the perfect fit
for spring fashion and golf!!
Preview the exciting ROAD SPRING 2011 COLLECTION and the latest golf clubs from REDBIRD Sports. Take advantage of a complimentary custom club fitting, have your golf game evaluated and walk out with a free hat. Enjoy a very special wine tasting featuring Tanjuli wines and light appetizers.
Thursday, March 24th from 5 to 8pm
ROAD – Seattle City Centre
RSVP to Julia@roadapparel.com
For guests 21 and over please
Best way you could have celebrated Valentine’s Day
February 16th, 2011Remember this for next year…
Guitar virtuoso Andre Feriante hosted his 13th annual Valentine’s Day Concert at Benaroya Hall this past weekend and captivated the audience with his soulful and seductive harmonies. The evening included a full range of musical styles including fiery flamenco, classical guitar standards and improvisational sets which spread enthusiasm amongst the Nordstrom Recital Hall.
It was amazing to watch Feriante’s fingers as they glided across the chords with a brilliant sense of gusto and grace. Not only does Feriante have an incredible sound, but his movements in working with the instruments, and his ability to speak to the audience in a conversational tone created a remarkable experience. Onstage he exuded feelings of wisdom, love and beauty, which are the very same things ROAD strives to capture in its designer menswear.
After a few solo sets, Feriante welcomed an eclectic mix of musical professionals to the stage, including opera singer Steve Thoreson, guitarist Erich Fridrich, piano legend Overton Berry alongside bass player Jeff Davies and jazz bassist Steve Kim which kept the evening lively and upbeat. The musicians performed touching solo acts which all tied back to the theme of love, and they also came together for improvisational sets led by Feriante himself. Overall, it was a great event and Feriante looked exceptional in ROAD!
Photo taken by Tim Durkan
Photo taken by Tim Durkan
Photo taken by Tim Durkan
Photo taken by Tim Durkan
Seattle Tops Best Cities for Men List
February 7th, 2011
Men’s Health posted their list for The Best and Worst Cities for Men in 2011 today and Seattle came in 10th place, beating out 90 other rated cities. Interestingly enough, Madison, WI happened to make first place, while other big cities like New York was ranked 35 and Los Angeles, 40. Without passing judgment on any city (I admit, I’ve never been to Wisconsin before) I have to wonder what sort of criteria Men’s Health used to come up with their list.
The annual list focused on three key categories of health, fitness, and quality of life. In total, the magazine looked at 37 different criteria, “from man killers” including data on heart disease, cancer, and obesity rates, to “man thrillers” like the ratio of single men to single women. Seattle’s devotion to outdoor recreation and fitness helped it do well in the rankings, and according to Alan Kristal, Dr.P.H., a researcher at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center in Seattle, this may be one reason for the city’s low cancer mortality rate. Not bad, Seattle. This may be just the thing you need to keep you motivated if you made it your New Year resolution to stay healthy,
Living in Seattle I have become partial to this city and agree that it’s one of the top ten best places to live in the U.S. However, I would advice taking this list with a grain of salt, as no amount of data can represent the quality of life, or feeling of just experiencing a city for yourself. Besides, there isn’t a general formula for the “perfect city” and people have different preferences. It’s kind of like shopping for designer menswear, the perfect shirt for you is going to be different from everyone else.
Discover the best chocolate the world has to offer!
January 20th, 2011Join us at ROAD for a chocolate tasting presented by the chocolate experts from Chocolopolis. Expand your knowledge and treat your palate to artisan chocolate crafted from cocoa beans grown across the globe.
Bellevue ROAD - February 2, 2011 from 5 – 8pm
Seattle ROAD - February 3, 2011 from 5 – 8pm
You may be thinking, “Why a chocolate tasting at ROAD? Isn’t that more of a women’s thing?” I’d say you are right because women do love chocolate, but there’s more to it than that. Speaking with Chocoloplois owner, Lauren Adler, I’ve come to realize that this stereotype isn’t always accurate. In fact, she has noticed that a surprising number of her customers are males and while women generally come to taste the chocolate, men love to learn about the chocolate. Adler and her expert staff educate customers on the different cocoa beans grown all over the world, and how this affects the taste. The reason why men are enjoying chocolate is the same reason why men like to drink wine- there’s an educational part to it, kind of like a hobby, with the main goal of expanding the palette.
What I love about Chocoloplis is the fact that they produce their own chocolate, but also carry such a wide-variety of other brands from around the world. You get to literally taste the best chocolate in the world. You can find bars, truffles, dried fruit dipped in chocolate and my favorite, the specialty pieces displayed at the front of the register. These pieces look more like art then something I’d expect to eat, but let me tell you, the lavender chocolate I brought home tasted just as good as it looked. Chocolopolis is in tune to exquisite quality and detail, which is what ROAD strives to bring in the form of designer menswear. We are proud to bring you this very special tasting at our stores. Not to mention, with Valentine’s Day coming up, this will be the perfect event to bring your loved ones too. We look forward to seeing you there!
Calling all Travelers
December 20th, 2010
One of our great ROAD customers, Larry Sagen, recently visited the remarkable Iguazu Falls in Argentina. He shared with us a few pictures of his trip and we were pleased to see he was wearing ROAD! I don’t think it’s a coincidence that ROAD has a lot of customers who travel frequently for both work and pleasure. When traveling, it’s important to bring clothes that are versatile in order to create multiple looks with a selected number of tops and pants. Clothes must be comfortable and should suit a wide variety of occasions. Your best option is to find something casual yet refined. Finding this balance allows you to travel with ease and efficiency.
ROAD is committed to offering products that travel well. We are always excited when customers share their experiences with us. If you have a story to tell, or would like to share pictures, please send them to info@roadapparel.com. Whether you’ve traveled the world in ROAD, received compliments waiting in line or at the office, we’d love to hear from you. Wherever your road takes you, ROAD has got you covered.
Seattle Premiere of Filson’s Northwest Passage Collection
December 13th, 2010
Westlake jacket from the Filson Northwest Passage collection
Filson has set the bar for developing quality products that not only stand the test of time in rugged conditions, but also look great on. The new Northwest Passage collection made its debut at the Seattle ROAD store this weekend and was well received by guests. Most notable in the latest collection are the wonderfully tailored jackets that are made from waxed wool and denim. The new jackets, like the Westlake, retain all of the classic Filson styling and features, but have been updated to include a pocket for a cell phone, zippered security pockets and hang loops at the collar.
Filson also brought along some of its historic pieces, with a few dating back to the 1920’s! Considering that these pieces were from donors who had previously worn them when working outdoors, it was remarkable at what good shape they were in. Today, there are not that many brands out there that focus on durability and ROAD features some of the top brands that do. A huge thank you goes out to our friends at Filson for helping us put on a terrific trunk show!
Exclusive Holiday Trunk Show
December 6th, 2010
Filson Trunk Show
December 9th, 2010 from 3-8p.m.
ROAD – Seattle City Centre
Filson has become a favorite brand among ROAD customers, namely because of its high-quality outerwear gear that truly stands the test of time. Along with its lifetime warrantee, I can’t help but to think that the company’s locality, with its headquarters based right here in Seattle, increases its appeal. There’s a certain pride customers feel when they find quality products and realize that the company is nearby.
This season, Filson has launched its latest Northwest Passage collection, which is really quite different than anything they have released before. Along with the company’s commitment to providing durable products, there is an updated element of style – a new fit and finish you can see. To create this collection, Filson used its traditional wool and cotton fabrics as well as new waxed wool and denim. The fit of these garments are trimmer than current styles, without sacrificing the function that defines the brand.
ROAD is proud to host the premiere trunk show featuring Filson and its new collection- Northwest Passage. Vintage garments will also be on display, along with expert factory representatives from this iconic Northwest apparel company. Join us and enter to win a Filson canvas computer briefcase. Items will be available to purchase, and with the gift-giving season is in full swing, there couldn’t be a better way to spend your Thursday evening.
Bourbon Night in Bellevue
November 29th, 2010
Master of Whiskey Ari Shapiro explains what to look for in a great bourbon.
The ROAD Bellevue store recently held a very special Bourbon Night to celebrate its 5 Year Anniversary and was lucky enough to bring in Seattle’s Master of Whiskey Ari Shapiro to present a tasting. While training to become a Master of Whisky, Mr. Shapiro gained firsthand experience with whisky-making processes across Scotland, Ireland and North America. Today he educates bartenders, restaurant owners, state employees, and consumers about the history and nuances that make up the world of whiskies.
Guests were able to try a sample of Bulleit Bourbon, Woodford Reserve, Knob Creek and George Dickel #12 as they listened to the accredited expert talk about the different variations. When asked what his favorite bourbon was Mr. Shapiro responded, “It all depends on what I’m doing. There’s a perfect bourbon for any occasion, whether you’re out celebrating with friends or staying in to prepare a home cooked meal.” It was a pleasure to see all of our guests as well as Mr. Shapiro himself, who happens to be 1 of 15 in the U.S. to hold the Master of Whiskey title. To learn more about ROAD’s upcoming events, send your email address to info@roadapparel.com. Cheers!
SSC Unveils Latest Designs at Museum of Flight
November 22nd, 2010
The SSC team alongside their latest model and host Tom Nault, whose dressed in ROAD (right).
Shelby SuperCars (SSC) makes the world’s fastest cars and is set out to break the next world record with their latest second generation Ultimate Aero model. ROAD was lucky enough to be included in an exclusive viewing of their latest design. The private event was held at the Boeing Museum of Flight with special presentations by SCC founder Jason Shelby along with the car’s designer Jason Castriota.
The SSC goal for their new model was clearly to increase the speed of the Ultimate Aero, but what was most interesting was that they also focused on was the design and the aesthetics of the car. They wanted to make this car look good. After the car was unveiled, it was clear that Castriota was an aero dynamics expert, in that he could design a car with curves in all the right places, making it very pleasing to the eye. However these design choices were also strategic to help air flow movements, allowing the car to go even faster. He made function and design work hand-in-hand, which is exactly what ROAD is all about. A big thank you to the SSC team, Tom Nault of Exotics @ Redmond Town Center, as well as Jason Tang for capturing some great pictures! More footage can be found at TEAMSPEED.com
Extreme pumpkin carving
October 25th, 2010Artist Ray Villafane began carving pumpkins on a whim for his art students in a small rural school district in Michigan. The hobby changed his life as he gained a viral following online and unlocked his genuine love of sculpting. Here are some images of pumpkin carvings Villafane created over the past five years.
Got my eye on you
Would you open up this zipper?
Rough day
President Barack Obama
Say "aaahhhh!"
Predator pumpkin
Motorized Medusa
It's alive!!
Brainiac
Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde?
Biting his tongue
David Letterman
Photo Exhibit & Book Signing!
September 27th, 2010
A Blind Corner in Himachal Pradesh, India
You’re invited to a premieire Photo Exhibit and Book Signing
By Philip Amdal
Thursday, October 7, 2010
5:00-8:00p.m.
ROAD- City Centre
Live music by Andre Feriante
Wine tasting provided by Castillo De Feliciana Winery
“With his sharp eye that is drawn to strong graphics and a pure photographic style, Philip Amdal captures the essence of these remote, pristine places and the people he meets along the way — taking us to another world,” says Seattle photographer Michael Craft.
Philip Amdal began taking pictures in 1965 and he made his initial trip to India in 1970. Throughout the ’80s and ’90s, he shot photo assignments for news, business, and lifestyle magazines, and corporate publications. Over the past two decades he has been repeatedly drawn back to India, to search out the unique locations and events that inspire his photography and sense of adventure.
“My association with ROAD was natural. I’ve always appreciated casual, well-made clothing. You look and feel good in it whether you’re traveling across the world or at home on your own turf,” says Amdal.
Exhibit runs through October 17 during regular business hours.
A tribute to Jimi Hendrix
September 22nd, 2010
Rainbow captured last Sunday, right next to Salty’s on Alki. Photo by Michael Mallin.
This past weekend was the 40th Anniversary of the passing of Jimi Hendrix. There was a lot of press around it and a special event and film at the EMP.
There was also an amazing rainbow that appeared in the sky, as if it were Jimi himself projecting his “Rainbow Bridge” over his hometown as a way of saying thanks for the appreciation, remembrance and respect.
Exotic cars bring excitment to the city
September 15th, 2010This past weekend we hosted the ROAD 2010 Car Show in conjunction with the release of our new fall collection. Over the course of two days we had a total of 13 exotic cars show up and park on 6th Ave. right in front of the ROAD Seattle store. We saw some amazing models including Ferraris, Maseratis, Lamborghinis, a Bentley and a Rolls-Royce Phantom. It was a fantastic turnout and ROAD would like to thank all the car owners who participated in this fun event!
Flamenco Blues, Classical Jazz Ticket Giveaway…
September 10th, 2010
On September 17 at the Triple Door, two highly acclaimed guitar virtuosos, Andre Feriante and Michael Powers, will be performing on stage together for the very first time. You are invited. Even better, ROAD stores are giving away one ticket for every $100 you spend at the store. With the arrival of our new fall line, you’re bound to find something new and exciting to wear to the show.
The concert will deliver a mix of originals and standards by musicians from Bach to the Beatles and Leonard Cohen. Feriante will play multiple guitars, featuring his debut Ukulele performance while Powers will perform selections from his newest CD, Urban Ukulele.
During the past two-plus decades, Feriante has developed an international following, performing in Europe, South American and throughout the United States and continues to receive national and international acclaim. A gracefully seasoned performer, with 11 CD to his credit, Feriante has dedicated his life to music, and his innovative, effortless style appeals to music lovers of all kinds.
Feriante’s creative blend of classical, flamenco, and Brazilian styles speaks to people from all walks of life–from society sophisticates and blue-collar aficionados to Latin devotees and jazz hipsters. Often called the “People’s Guitarist,” Feriante brings his sensual, contemporary sound to an otherwise traditional genre.
Powers graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Composition and Performance at Cornish College of the Arts in 1982. He has performed, recorded, or shared billings with piano giant Herbie Hancock, classic Jazz saxophonist Eddie “Clean Head” Vinson, the legendary Ray Charles, Afro-pop star King Sunny Ade, Grammy award-winning vocalist Diane Schuur, and many more.
“If I had to put a label on it, I would call it contemporary instrumental music. It’s a sound rooted in the Jazz tradition that keeps pace stylistically with Pop, R&B, and Blues; with Blues being at the core of my inspiration,” says Powers. His powerful performances have regularly commanded standing ovations.
ROAD offer limited to regular priced, ROAD branded apparel. Offer valid through September 17, 2010 and cannot be used with any other promotion.
ROAD’s Exotic Car Show
September 9th, 2010The time has finally come. This weekend, ROAD will be hosting its premiere 2010 car show featuring rare and exotic sports cars right outside the Seattle store in conjunction the release party for our new fall 2010 collection. We have been working with exotic car clubs in the local area and will be displaying a diverse set of cars including a Scuderia Ferrari, Rolls Royce, Bentley, Maserati and much more. Attendees will get to witness seven amazing cars lined up right outside of ROAD on Sixth Ave. in between Pike and Union Street. Car lovers, clothes lovers, wine lovers- everyone is invited.
On Friday, September 10 from 5-8 p.m. we will display the first round of cars, then on Saturday, September 11 from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. we will display the second set of cars, totaling to 14 remarkable cars in the heart of the city!
Our goal for this event is to offer a positive event for the downtown community, allowing people to experience an exciting scene they normally wouldn’t get to see. It will also help bring people together to help celebrate the production of its highly anticipated new apparel collection.
Exotic auto enthusiast and ROAD customer Thomas Nault says, “I like the quality and style of the product. Too many other clothing companies make it more about the brand and their own image rather than the individual customer who wears their clothing. I can wear ROAD and fit in just about anywhere and that’s important to me. The cars get plenty of attention and while I want to look good, I’m also looking for something that allows me to be who I am,”
In her latest post entitled Road puts the pedal to the metal with its new fall collection, NW Source blogger Alison Brownrigg notes, “ROAD apparel appeals to men who like to look good, but casual. Colors this fall are warm and rich; fabrics are rugged, yet quality, with fine detailing. Timeless and popular corduroy are making a strong showing.”
You are cordially invited to attend either the Friday or Saturday event. Or to catch all the cars, come join us for both!
ROAD Bellevue Trunk Show
August 20th, 2010
Hello ROAD enthusiasts!
Please join us at our premiere trunk show featuring…
ROAD’s Fall 2010 Collection
Saturday evening, August 28 from 8 – 10 p.m. at our Bellevue location
Complimentary wine tasting and hors d’oeuvres
Bellevue Square Mall
202 Bellevue Square
Bellevue, WA 98004
Our fall collection is nearly here and we are very excited about this season’s products. A lot of hard work has been put into this new line and it’s about time to celebrate all that we have accomplished. Come help kick-off the new season and get a sneak preview at what’s to come. If you’re new to ROAD, this is the perfect time to come and check us out. Along with our own label, this fall we will also be featuring other fantastic brands like:
Filson
Nuco
Wellensteyn
Eye Bobs
Converse John Varvatos
Ryan Michael
Kroon
Hush Puppy
Bacco Bucci
Dr.Koffer
Raffi
Old Taylor
We hope to see you all there!
The Smart Car
July 30th, 2010Here’s an introspective look at where we’re heading.
The next few years will offer ‘great new choices’ like …
The Smorvette!
The Smaudi A3 AWD!
The Smamborghini!
The Smorsche!
The Smerrari!
And last, but not least,
The Smustang
World Cup Final in 3D- Yes!
July 9th, 2010
Spain advanced to their first FIFA World Cup Final, Carles Puyol's 74th-minute header securing a deserved 1-0 victory over Germany in Durban.
The two remaining teams left in the 2010 FIFA World Cup, Spain and Netherlands, will go head-to-head this Sunday at 11:30 a.m. (PDT) for the final game. After weeks of watching 32 teams play at the oddest times of the day (try waking up at 4:30 a.m.), what could be more exciting?! How about combining the two biggest trends in Seattle right now, that’s right: soccer and 3D entertainment.
Seattle’s Sport Restaurant and Bar is offering a chance to see the game in 3D. With beer and 3D glasses, you can’t possibly get more action than this (unless you are literally playing on the field). This sounds like great fun, but I’m wondering has this 3D trend gone a little too far? Soccer and 3D seem like a good fit, but I can’t help roll my eyes at some of the other 3D entertainment choices out there. Just because Avatar and, I got to admit, Toy Story 3 have been successful in 3D, does that mean everything has to be as “real” as possible? The issue is, it seems like movie, and now TV producers are scrambling to implement the 3D feature as an afterthought, not as part of the development phase, which impacts the overall effect. But why not when people are shelling out cash to experience it? The economy has got to spike upwards somehow. I fear this is the beginning towards living in a Matrix-life world, where humans view reality through a lens without actually experiencing anything at all. It started with video games, e-commerce, then 3D movies, can you imagine the next immobile trend corporate dogs will sink their teeth into? Don’t get me wrong, I’m pro-technological advances, but taking a long walk on a summer day (yes, it is SUNNY in Seattle right now) and experiencing real life with real people is ultimately the best. After all, everything else is just imitation. A Beatles cover band will never outdo the original songs.
Not a World Cup player? Do the next best thing and watch it in 3D: Fisher Plaza, 140 4th Avenue North, 206-404-7767, sportrestaurant.com.
Seattle’s top concierge know the hot spots in town
June 21st, 2010
Discover City Centre Open House was held on the first floor vacant space, across from ROAD Apparel.
The job of a concierge is to know the hottest spots in town and they are always on the lookout for any new information. I have a concierge friend who, every day, walks to work a different way in order to keep tabs on what’s going on in the city. This day and age, most people aren’t required to remember anything because of search engines like Google or Bing, but the concierge do, and the pressure is on. Being able to make good recommendations to travelers is a must; after all, their value is in their word. Being a concierge is about maintaining credibility, and I can’t think of another industry where truth holds more of an importance.
This past Thursday, June 17 some of the most well respected concierge in town attended Discover City Centre, an open house that showcased 13 merchants in the building. With the help of City Centre, merchants were able to transform the old Ann Taylor space (now currently up for lease) into a vibrant room full of delectable food and wine pairings, as well as product displays and informational freebies.
Two new merchants, Sandella’s Flatbread Café and Sushi Kudasai, made their premiere debut and are excited to be officially part of the building when they open in early July.
City Centre Participating Merchants:
ROAD Apparel
Palomino
Sandella’s Flatbread Cafe
Facere Jewelry Art Gallery
Fifth Ave Optical
Salon Modello
Starbucks
City Centre Cards, Gifts and Sundries
Capelli’s
American Eagle
Aldo
Soups On!
Sushi Kudasai
What’s Your GFH?
June 8th, 2010
ROAD Apparel has created the hottest, best of the best, Gifts for Him (GFH) in time for Father’s Day coming up on June 20. GFH are guaranteed to be unique, practical, fun and reasonably priced, with items starting at only $20!
ROAD Freedom Jeans are simply the best fitting jean he’ll ever own
Urbanears produce remarkable sounds and come in really cool colors
Sun Reading Glasses by SCOJO – so now he can read in the sun
Tennis Shoes by Sperry Topsider is an easy way to slide into the weekend
Carry-On Bag by Filson transforms into a backpack with its hidden strap
…and there’s more, so check them all out here or at ROAD store locations.
What’s your GFH?
A sinful treat chocolate lover’s won’t want to miss
May 21st, 2010
Quadruple Chocolate Cheesecake from local boutique bakery, The Confectional in Pike Place Market
The description for this cheesecake reads, “Dark chocolate is blended right into the batter with chunks of milk, white and an extra-dark chocolate added to the center for an extra chocolaty surprise and finished with a thick chocolate crust.”
Doesn’t this sentence tantalize your senses? Even if you’re not a chocolate lover (gasp) you’ve seen how others act when they’re around chocolate. They can’t help but to close their eyes when tasting a sample, as if to block out all the noise in the world. Chocolate centers people, encouraging them to live in the present. All worries are put aside until the treat melts completely into their mouths. And what about after consumption? Immediately I get a chocolaty buzz. Step aside coffee, move over energy drinks- I’ve got a more luxurious treat today. Chocolate is my official pick-me up.
But why stop there? You can’t beat incorporating chocolate into already amazing things like wine and cheesecake. That is why ROAD Apparel is hosting A Chocolate Lover’s Treat, on May 26 and 27 featuring complimentary samples of chocolate port from Mission Mountain Winery, supremely decedent chocolate cheesecakes from The Confectional, and an exclusive musical performance by internationally renowned guitarist Andre Feriante. If that isn’t enough, ROAD stores will offer a special shopping incentive, buy any regular priced ROAD labeled item and get the second one half off!
So bring all the chocolate lover’s you know- hey it might even help out people looking for gifts in time for Father’s Day coming up on June 20.
A Chocolate Lover’s Treat will be at the Seattle store on Wednesday, May 26 and move the party to the Bellevue store location the following day, both taking place from 5-8 p.m. Andre Feriante will be playing an exclusive performance from 6-7 p.m.at the Seattle location only.
ROAD Bellevue
Bellevue Square Mall
202 Bellevue Square
Bellevue, WA 98004
ROAD Seattle
U. S. Bank Centre/ City Centre
1420 Fifth Avenue Suite #120
Seattle, WA 98101
Vintage Aircraft, Warbirds, Beavers- oh my!
May 19th, 2010
The 1961 DeHavilland DHC-2 Amphibious Beaver - N126RS
The Washington Pilot’s Association and Paine Field hosted its 15th annual General Aviation Day with the Taste of Mukilteo this past weekend.
Participants saw some of the latest in general aviation aircraft (including some labeled “experimental,”) as well as some phenomenal vintage aircraft and warbirds. If planes weren’t enough, the Tyee Triumph Club showcased some of their classic sports cars.
What does this have to do with ROAD you might ask? It just so happens I was there on behalf of ROAD to showcase its Amphibious Beaver with a Pratt & Whitney R-985 radial engine. The Beaver is a single engined, high wing, propeller-driven, STOL aircraft developed by de Havilland Canada, primarily known as a bush plane. For the place novices out there, it’s an amazing plane that can take off and land in the water.
While I was there, I spoke with some plane buffs about the Beaver, listened to the “The Tempos” a swinging, big band, and ate hamburgers from Kiwanis BBQ. The great weather, might I add, guaranteed it was a highly enjoyable day.
Throughout the afternoon, aircraft from both the Flying Heritage Collection and Historic Flight Foundation flew overhead. Other activities included a Firefighters’ Fly Day 5k Run to benefit the benefit the Muscular Dystrophy Association and free Young Eagles introductory flights for kids.
The admission was free, open to people of all ages and is recommend as a must do for next year.
Long day leaving you stressed?
May 5th, 2010
Its 6 o’clock and you’re sitting in your office thinking, “where did all my time go today?!” You didn’t get nearly enough done, with meetings scheduled almost every waking hour, and people in-and-out of your office all day asking you for something. You didn’t even have enough time to eat a decent lunch! A big thank you goes out to the guy who talked endlessly over the phone about his business, when all you wanted to do was close the deal. You now have to take some work home, or get up early. No, the gym is definitely not happening today.
Technology follows you around like a sappy puppy, with all the cute little noises it makes. Avoiding it just seems very… irresponsible. Yet, through the years you’ve come to realize when to power off. There’s no use in driving your car while the tire is blown out, because that leads to serious damage later on. Back in college, they didn’t offer a class on time management, or was it stress management that you needed the most, probably both. No, you’ve had to learn the hard way, to manage the things you could control, and to make workarounds with the things you could not. A Zen guru might believe in letting go of the past and anticipating the future, all by living in the present moment – but you live it. You live it every single day. Your ability to navigate though tough waters is something to be thankful for, as many Seattleites face bigger mental challenges these days.
Since 1966, Sound Mental Health has provided comprehensive mental health and related services to the King County community. Their goal is to help individuals and families who have been challenged by mental illness and substance abuse achieve the highest level of independence and mental health possible. On Thursday, May 6 the non-profit organization will continue to support the community by hosting a benefit gala called Mental Health Matters. The event will be at the Sheraton Hotel & Towers and feature a talk by former Washington Governor Booth Gardner.
It’s 6:05 p.m. and while you still have a million and one things left to do, you breathe a sigh of relief. Today, you have been reminded of how fortunate you are; to live in a chaotic world and still be able to function with some clarity, to perform with some peace of mind. Mental health is an overlooked blessing.
If you would like more information on Sound Mental Health, or are interested in being a sponsor, please contact Gayle Johnson at gaylej@smh.org or 206-302-2260
Seattle Theater Group fundraiser- A smashing good time
April 27th, 2010
The DOORS silent auction featured a guitar signed by Roger Daltrey (The Who) and other top musicians.
This past Saturday ROAD participated in a charity auction to benefit the Seattle Theater Group. The fundraising event, called “DOORS: Opening Doors to the Arts,” was held at the historic Paramount Theater and turned out to be an incredible evening full of entertainment, complete with a silent auction and dinner.
The entertainment set featured the multi Grammy award winning guitarist Bill Frisell who played with tambalist Zakir Hussain, the twice Grammy-nominated alternative rock band The Presidents of the United States of America, and the incredible multi talented, Daniel Bernard Roumain.
Spotted in the audience was Sir Mix-a-lot and Pearl Jam guitarist Mike MacCready.
Performers from STG’s education program included the fabulous Eriam sisters, Shumba Marimba, and bluegrass group Northern Departure. Dance entertainment came from Apna Bhangra, and Massive Monkeys.
Drum head from YES 2007 Euro Tour signed by Alan White
ROAD CEO Raj Shah placed the winning bid on a wonderful collection of rock memorabilia, which included an autographed guitar signed by such legends as Roger Daltry from The Who and drummer Alan White, from YES and John Lennon’s Plastic Ono band. ROAD also received Alan’s signed bass drum face and a pair of sticks from their famed 2007 European tour.
The collection will soon be displayed at the City Center ROAD location.
Pair of Alan White's rugged drum sticks from 2007 Euro Tour.
Men who recycle are awesome!
April 16th, 2010
Last year I realized my family didn’t know how to recycle. They were kind enough to throw empty beverage bottles away, but they would toss their recyclable trash in the garbage instead of our recycling bin. As you can imagine, I am not a huge fan of digging though trash to retrieve somebody else’s wet, dirty bottle. However, I am a fan of the earth, so this undertaking persisted on for a few weeks, until I came up with a solution. I put a sign on the recycling bin that read, “Beer bottles, wine bottles, and beer cans.” Simple enough, right? And they got my point.
Recycling is easy to do once you know the steps. With Earth Day coming up on April 22- it’s a perfect time to brush up on your recycling skills. According to Earth 911′s recent blog, ReCORK America has partnered up with national retailers to establish wine cork collection locations nationwide. According to ReCORK America, there are 13 billion natural cork wine stoppers sold in the world market each year, most of which end up in the landfill.
ROAD is also doing their part by hosting an Earth Day celebration. From April 22-May 2, ROAD will be collecting clothing donations to be distributed to The MIllionair Club Charity in an effort to help support the environment around us. Participants will receive Ten ROAD Dollars for each donated item to be spent in-store. Additionally, for every ROAD brand item purchased, ROAD will donate 5% to The Mountains to Sound Greenway Trust.
Be awesome and do something good for Earth Day this year.
Not your average road
April 8th, 2010
Road stories from West Bank, Lagos, Nigeria and the Amazon
Roads can mean a lot of different things. To some, it’s a way to get to and from work; for others it could pose as an environmental issue, or even serve as a sign of prosperity and cultivation. You could say it’s basic human infrastructure. For Ted Conover however, it means something much more. In his recently released book entitled “The Routes of Man,” Conover explores the power of roads and how they impact communities, unite worlds and reveal the hopes and fears of those who travel them. Simply put, the roads we use shape our destiny.
In an NPR interview Conover shared a story about a man, a friend of his actually, who built his dream house on a piece of land that was situated against a large hill. His house happened to be amongst Israeli settlements and Palestinian land. One day the army “improved” the road that connected to his driveway making it so that the road only led to where settlers needed to go. The road was now useless to the man, as he could not go anywhere where Palestinians live. The man needed to figure out a solution to cope with the two road systems. He realized that if he could park on top of his house and build a driveway in the back that trailed down the hill, he could connect it to the road system that he was able to use. He created his own road that would actually take him somewhere. Sometimes you’ve got to do crazy, unconventional things like park on the top of your house, in order to go places.
Check out Ted Conover’s “The Routes of Man,” it will make you think about roads in a completely different way.
If you haven’t helped, now is your chance
March 31st, 2010
In response to the lasting effects from the devastating earthquake in Haiti, Road will donate 20% of the proceeds from its online, Road brand sales to Medical Teams International, a non-profit disaster relief organization, to support its Haitian relief fund. We encourage you to shop online through April 18 to help drive the charitable campaign.
To date, Medical Teams International has raised over 4.2 million dollars and sent over 14 disaster response teams, including 83 volunteers to Haiti. The non-profit has also donated more than 3.5 million dollars in medical supplies to the Haitian relief effort.
Since the devastating earthquake hit on January 12, there are still large numbers of Haitian people who have yet to receive treatment. Medical Teams International has been moving to the outer regions from where the earthquake hit to assist these victims. With more than 230,000 people impacted by the earthquake and more than one million people without homes, there is still a great need for help.
“We appreciate the generosity of Road and their commitment to donate 20% of their online, Road sales to our Haiti Relief fund,” said Marlene Minor, Vice President of Communications for Medical Teams International. “It takes just $33 per month to provide a family in Haiti with emergency medicines to keep them alive. We encourage people to take advantage of Road’s impactful offer and to purchase their spring clothes. By doing so, they’re saving a family.”
For more information on Medical Teams International please log on to www.medicalteams.org
Men get answers from book
March 25th, 2010
There is this new book out for guys that outline what they should NOT do because it turns women off. I cringe at the idea of an entire book listing off faults or unintentional turnoffs because I fear that I would start reading and realize I am guilty of repeatedly repelling the opposite sex. I could not, however, resist from nervously flipping through these pages, in order to reassure myself that I am not as bad off other foolish souls out there. For instance, men who wear sunglasses inside, what are they thinking? Do men really do this?
Road agrees that wearing glasses inside is a huge fashion no-no. You see, men’s fashion is all about looking great because you’ll feel great- but nowadays, it’s also about functionality. Take a look at the Highbrow reading glasses by Eyebob below. These are great for inside because you’ll look terrific wearing them and you’ll still be able to look into other people’s eyes. You can find these for only $65 at our Road Web site.
Similar to a Lemondrop blogger, Road would have to suggest that if you don’t want your date rolling her eyes and/or fleeing the scene of your dinner date once the bill arrives, please avoid the following: guylights (men with highlights … or lowlights), big bad boxy polyester tops, mullets, sleeveless T-shirts, gold chains, fauxhawks, walking shoes and knee socks. (At least for this season)
If a bunch of guys listed off the things women do that turned them off, I’m wondering how well that would go over? What are the top three turnoffs for you?
St. Patty’s Day Dash
March 15th, 2010
See if you can spot the man wearing Road apparel at this year
Yesterday 15,225 participants rose up out of their beds, dressed in their most outlandish green outfits and made their way to Seattle Center for the 26th Annual Henry Weinhard’s St. Patrick’s Day Dash. The race, covering approximately 3.6 miles, is open to all runners, joggers, walkers and even children. Over the years, the race has become a sort of novelty around Seattle with enthusiastic participants continually showing up despite the rain or early morning start (8:30 a.m. to be exact).
I thought I was a morning person until last year when I had the opportunity to witness the St. Patrick’s Day event myself. People came in swarms- laughing, chatting it up with strangers and giving each other high-fives as if to say, “Well done on your costume, well done!” I’m sure the costume contest encourages people to dress up, but is that really what gets people motivated? It was like these green costumes were giving people a new sense of energy and vibrancy that they never knew existed, until now.
I have always been interested in why certain clothes make you feel a certain way. For instance, you wear an oversized tall green stripped hat with emerald color spandex on a Sunday morning and you start to feel a little giddy. It doesn’t stop there, for every man has to have his “power suit” and every woman has to have her “little black dress.” The power of clothes isn’t just some marketing scheme, but hits something far more internal: it’s self expression. Clothes communicate what you want. Clothes can get you to do things that you never thought possible. For some, it may be running 3.7 miles without any breaks and for others it could be landing your dream job. Regardless of goal the fact remains, when it comes to clothes, choose wisely.
Valentines Day Concert
January 22nd, 2010
Valentines Day Concert
January 22nd, 2010Neo Flamenco Classical Guitarist Andre Feriante’s 12th Annual Valentine’s Day Concert
Troupe de Ville Joins Feriante at Benaroya Hall, Feb 14;7:30 pm.
Tickets On Sale Now.
“Muy bien…wonderful tone.”
– Andres Segovia comments on Andre Feriante’s performance, Madrid
For a dozen years, Andre Feriante, the award-winning, neo-flamenco/classical guitar virtuoso has performed his annual Valentine’s Day Concert to capacity crowds at Benaroya Hall’s Nordstrom Recital Hall. This year Troupe de Ville joins Feriante for an extraordinary evening of soulful and seductive harmonies certain to ring in the romance of Valentine’s Day.
Andre Feriante with Troupe de Ville is on Sunday, February 14, 2010 at 7:30 p.m. in the Nordstrom Recital Hall at Benaroya Hall. Tickets are $40 and are on sale now. They are available through the Benaroya Hall Box Office, at 206.215.4747 or online at www.benaroyahall.org.
Andre Feriante – www.andreferiante.com
Bizarre Awards
October 29th, 2009
The 2009 Ig Nobel Prize Winners are given out by the Harvard-based humor magazine Annals of Improbable Research. Honoring the most bizarre theories and experiments. Even though the awards are tongue in cheek the research is for real, and someone paid for it
PEACE PRIZE: University of Bern, Switzerland, for determining — by experiment — whether it is better to be smashed over the head with a full bottle of beer or with an empty bottle.
MEDICINE PRIZE: Donald L. Unger, of Thousand Oaks, California, USA, for investigating a possible cause of arthritis of the fingers, by diligently cracking the knuckles of his left hand — but never cracking the knuckles of his right hand — every day for more than sixty (60) years.
PHYSICS PRIZE: Katherine K. Whitcome of the University of Cincinnati, USA, Daniel E. Lieberman of Harvard University, USA, and Liza J. Shapiro of the University of Texas, USA, for analytically determining why pregnant women don’t tip over.
MATHEMATICS PRIZE: Gideon Gono, governor of Zimbabwe’s Reserve Bank, for giving people a simple, everyday way to cope with a wide range of numbers — from very small to very big — by having his bank print bank notes with denominations ranging from one cent ($.01) to one hundred trillion dollars ($100,000,000,000,000).
Some past Award winners
MEDICINE: Francis M. Fesmire of the University Of Tennessee College Of Medicine, for his medical case report” “Termination of Intractable Hiccups with Digital Rectal Massage”. In our day we used to be told to drink a glass of water backwards. But research now suggests that, for intractable hiccups, a simple finger up the bottom can work wonders. As it can for so many things
MEDICINE: Brian Witcombe of Gloucester, UK, and Dan Meyer of Antioch, Tennessee, USA, for their penetrating medical report “Sword Swallowing and Its Side Effects.”
PHYSICS: L. Mahadevan of Harvard University, USA, and Enrique Cerda Villablanca of Universidad de Santiago de Chile, for studying how sheets become wrinkled.
CHEMISTRY: Mayu Yamamoto of the International Medical Center of Japan, for developing a way to extract vanillin — vanilla fragrance and flavoring — from cow dung.
LINGUISTICS: Juan Manuel Toro, Josep B. Trobalon and Núria Sebastián-Gallés, of Universitat de Barcelona, for showing that rats sometimes cannot tell the difference between a person speaking Japanese backwards and a person speaking Dutch backwards.
PEACE: The Air Force Wright Laboratory, Dayton, Ohio, USA, for instigating research & development on a chemical weapon — the so-called “gay bomb” — that will make enemy soldiers become sexually irresistible to each other.
AVIATION: PatriciaV. Agostino, Santiago A. Plano and Diego A. Golombek of Universidad Nacionalde Quilmes, Argentina, for their discovery that Viagra aids jetlag recovery in hamsters.
The 2009 Ig Nobel Prize Winners are given out by the Harvard-based humor magazine Annals of Improbable Research. Honoring the most bizarre theories and experiments. Even though the awards are tongue in cheek the research is for real, and someone paid for it
PEACE PRIZE: University of Bern, Switzerland, for determining — by experiment — whether it is better to be smashed over the head with a full bottle of beer or with an empty bottle.
MEDICINE PRIZE: Donald L. Unger, of Thousand Oaks, California, USA, for investigating a possible cause of arthritis of the fingers, by diligently cracking the knuckles of his left hand — but never cracking the knuckles of his right hand — every day for more than sixty (60) years.
PHYSICS PRIZE: Katherine K. Whitcome of the University of Cincinnati, USA, Daniel E. Lieberman of Harvard University, USA, and Liza J. Shapiro of the University of Texas, USA, for analytically determining why pregnant women don’t tip over.
MATHEMATICS PRIZE: Gideon Gono, governor of Zimbabwe’s Reserve Bank, for giving people a simple, everyday way to cope with a wide range of numbers — from very small to very big — by having his bank print bank notes with denominations ranging from one cent ($.01) to one hundred trillion dollars ($100,000,000,000,000).
Some past Award winners
MEDICINE: Francis M. Fesmire of the University Of Tennessee College Of Medicine, for his medical case report” “Termination of Intractable Hiccups with Digital Rectal Massage”. In our day we used to be told to drink a glass of water backwards. But research now suggests that, for intractable hiccups, a simple finger up the bottom can work wonders. As it can for so many things
MEDICINE: Brian Witcombe of Gloucester, UK, and Dan Meyer of Antioch, Tennessee, USA, for their penetrating medical report “Sword Swallowing and Its Side Effects.”
PHYSICS: L. Mahadevan of Harvard University, USA, and Enrique Cerda Villablanca of Universidad de Santiago de Chile, for studying how sheets become wrinkled.
CHEMISTRY: Mayu Yamamoto of the International Medical Center of Japan, for developing a way to extract vanillin — vanilla fragrance and flavoring — from cow dung.
LINGUISTICS: Juan Manuel Toro, Josep B. Trobalon and Núria Sebastián-Gallés, of Universitat de Barcelona, for showing that rats sometimes cannot tell the difference between a person speaking Japanese backwards and a person speaking Dutch backwards.
PEACE: The Air Force Wright Laboratory, Dayton, Ohio, USA, for instigating research & development on a chemical weapon — the so-called “gay bomb” — that will make enemy soldiers become sexually irresistible to each other.
AVIATION: PatriciaV. Agostino, Santiago A. Plano and Diego A. Golombek of Universidad Nacionalde Quilmes, Argentina, for their discovery that Viagra aids jetlag recovery in hamsters.
DUI Barkolounger
October 29th, 2009
DUI Barcolounger
A small town police department in Minnesota will put a motorized lounge chair up for auction next week after it was seized in a drunken driving incident. Built on top of a riding lawn mower engine, the chair is decorated with stickers proclaiming “hell yeah it’s fast” and “I smoked your [expletive]“, and can get up to speeds of 20 miles per hour. It was seized after the owner, smashed it into a parked car on his way back from a local bar in Proctor, Minnesota. Anderson told police the only reason he hit the car was because a girl jumped up on the chair.
I’ll Fix It
October 13th, 2009Since the beginning someone is always tiring to reinvent the wheel, or build a better widget. Check out these Darwinian repair jobs.
You can use the shower now
I am recycling, look at the lawn
Hot water works, and you can plug in your hairdryer
Express checkout
- Finished the job in the bathroom
Honey! I fixed the barbque
Les Paul, RIP
August 13th, 2009Visionary and innovative musician Les Paul has passed away at 94. He helped bring the electric guitar into the spotlight, and his work helped pioneer modern day rock ‘n roll. He truly lived a long prosperous life, and will be missed. If you’d like to pass along your condolances, you could do so at his website.
For your viewing pleasure, Les Paul wailing away on his guitar:
Seafair!
August 3rd, 2009Congratulations to U-37 Schumacher Racing and their 3rd place finish at the Chevrolet Cup on Lake Washington. The boat ran strong and finished 1st in heat 2b on Sunday Morning. Back up driver J.W. Myers drove well throughout the weekend, but came up a bit short in the winner take all final. Road wishes the team good luck on the next race in Evansville Indiana on the weekend of August 21st. Pictures from Seafair are below. Enjoy!
Special Announcement from Road
July 29th, 2009
Last Weekend’s Hydro Race
July 28th, 2009U-37 Schumacher Racing had a strong showing at the Columbia Cup race held this past weekend in the Tri Cities. Substitute drive J.W. Meyers grabbed two 1st place heat finishes and a overall 3rd place in tight deck to deck racing in the final heat. Regular driver Jean Theroet, who was injured at a race earlier this season will be testing this week in Seattle with reserve driver J.W. Meyers ready to take over. Seattle is home for the U-37 so look for a all-out performance from the team this weekend at the Seafair cup on Lake Washington, their home coarse.
U-37 Meet and Greet at Road
July 27th, 2009Team owner Billy Schumacher and boat driver J.W. Meyers came to The Road City Center to autograph the exclusive Road U-37 hydro driver / crew shirts. Fans showed up to meet them at this special reception to get thier pictures taken and ask questions about the most exciting sport on water.
Here are some photos from the event:
Team Owner Billy Schumacher and driver J.W. Meyers
Fans waiting for an autograph
More from inside the Road store
Signing for a fan
Mark Buehrle Makes History
July 24th, 2009It’s not very often that we as society get to witness perfection, but yesterday Mark Buehrle of the Chicago White Sox threw the 18th perfect game in the history of baseball. To put this in perspective for those of you that don’t follow baseball, a perfect game means that the starting pitcher retires every batter that he faces, without allowing a walk, a hit, or an error to be made. Essentially this means that 27 players came up to bat, and Buehrle didn’t let a single one of them reach base safely. Major League Baseball has been in existance for 140 years, and to date there have been 173,779 games played. In those 173,779 games, there are always two starting pitchers, so if we double that number we get the total number of starts pitchers have made in history, which is 347,558. 18 of those starts have been perfect.
Something happened yesterday that only happens .0051789917079 % of the time.
Mark, job well done.
Light Rail Seattle
July 20th, 2009Well after all these years, Light Rail is finally here. Anyone get a chance to take a ride on it this weekend? An employee took it to work this morning, and in the Beacon Hill tunnel apparently there were some playing cards that would flash by outside the train. Anyone got the story on that?
Here’s a pretty cool time-lapse video of the track. Can’t wait till this expands throughout the sound.
Jean Theoret is Making a Full Recovery
July 11th, 2009After a horrific crash last Saturday at the Madison (Ind.) Regatta on the Ohio River, Road and U-37 driver Jean Theoret has thankfully made a full recovery and will be able to race again soon. Thanks to the speedy efforts of the rescue team, Theoret was resuscitated and saved after drowning in the cockpit. Here’s what he had to say about the accident in a Detroit Free Press article.
“My mask was on my face, but the tube that brings air to the mask was broken, and I didn’t know that,” Theoret said. “So as soon as water started to get into the cockpit, in my mind, I had air. So I took a swallow of air, but it was water. After two gulps of water, that was it. I passed out and drowned.”
Here’s to a full recovery and a safe rest of the season, not only for Theoret, but all drivers on the cirtuit. Hopefully Theoret will be back in the boat and get a win at Seafair July 31 – August 2.
Road Teams Up with Schumacher Racing
July 10th, 2009
Road is proud to help sponsor the U-37 Schumacher Unlimited Hydroplane. Road shares the commitment to excellence that Schumacher Racing brings to the most exciting sport on the water. Follow the U-37 as the Unlimited Hydroplane season unfolds from Detroit to Dubai with stops in Evansville Indiana, Tri-cities and Seattle Washington.
This is an exciting time for Road and Hydroplane fans alike! The U-37 boat looks to be competitive this season, and it’s only a matter of days before we hit the water.
Also,
Beginning July 18th Road will offer a limited edition driver and crew shirt signed by team owner and racing legend Billy Schumacher. Stand by for updates regarding availability.
Local Seattle Mountain-Men Lead Seahawks and NFL Commissioner up Mt. Rainier
July 9th, 2009This Wednesday, Seahawks CEO and friend of Road Tod Leiweke, along with Jim Mora, Roger Goodell, Ed Visteurs, Peter Whitaker, and others reached the summit of Mount Rainier. The group reached the summit in an effort to raise money for United Way of King County. Jerry Brewer of the Seattle Times gave a little insight as to how the group formed:
“Goodell is here because Leiweke invited him during a league meeting last December. Goodell was hustling toward a room to start the meeting when the Seahawks’ CEO stopped him and said, ‘I’ve got a challenge for you.’
‘What is it?’ Goodell wondered.
‘I want you to climb Mount Rainier with us,’ Leiweke said.
Goodell agreed. Later, on his way home, he started to realize what he had agreed to do.
‘I was thinking, “Oh my. What did I just do?” ‘ The Commish said, laughing. ‘I really didn’t know what it entailed, frankly.’
The climbers are lucky to have two of the best mountaineers alive as their guides – the legendary Ed Viesturs and Peter Whittaker – but it still won’t be easy.”
You can read the whole article here.
There are sure to be some great pictures from the climb, and once we find them, we’ll put them up on the site.
Update: You know what’s better than pictures? Video.
See all other media from the climb here.
Top 5 Worst Men’s Fashion Trends in History
July 7th, 20095. Neckerchief: Completely unneeded, provides no warmth and makes you look like a fool.
4. Wigs: How did our ancestors think this looked classy?
3. Male Bell bottoms: Pants that cut off circulation to your feet are not really healthy. Also. Just. Yeah. Don’t wear these anymore.
2. Full Body Bathing Suit: This suit wouldn’t keep you dry, and would be ridiculously uncomfortable to swim in.
1. Short Shorts: unless you have shaved legs, there’s no reason to show off your upper thighs. Actually even if you have shaved legs you shouldn’t show off your upper thighs.
Traveling in Style for Cheap
July 2nd, 2009Remember when traveling to Europe barely cost a thing? In the days when the US dollar was strong, and Europe was struggling, you could live in luxury for a low price. Now the Euro is soaring, and Europe is too expensive for many travelers. So with the economy in mind, we went out and found a good list of vacation spots that were easy on your pocket book.
The link takes you to the travel channels list. Check it out if you’re looking for someplace fun to go this summer.
Road out.
Need to Do Your 4th of July Cooking Quickly?
June 30th, 2009Then you need one of these on your deck:
“With the power and torque of the 5.7-liter V-8 HEMI engine, the grill can cook 240 HEMI dogs in three minutes and is covered by more than 330 square feet of steel.”
Read more: http://www.realtechnews.com/posts/1631#ixzz0JqdL4qDn&C
Road Salutes USA Soccer
June 24th, 2009In one of the more amazing sports stories in recent memory, the US made it out of group play based on goal differential. The team ousted defending World Cup Champion Italy by beating Egypt 3-0, and got some help from Brazil, who beat Italy 3-0.
And what was the US’s reward for this miraculous victory? International power-house Spain.
Spain is the defending European Cup champions, and came into the game on a 15 game winning streak. Experts gave the US squad little chance to even score a single goal, let alone win.
The final score was announced a few minutes ago. The result? USA 2 Spain 0
Congratulations to the USA Soccer, for defying the odds and showing the percervierence and talent to reach Confederations Cup final.
Date Prep 101
June 20th, 2009The reason many guys end up at Road is not only to improve their overall wardrobe, but because they have no idea what to wear for an upcoming date. Obviously, Road can help you out in that department, but the folks over at eHarmony have some pretty good tips for guys. Specifically there’s a Date Fashion for Men article that has some really good information.
But going beyond fashion, we thought it might be useful to provide some ideas for anyone out there who feels a bit lost when trying to figure out how to impress that special someone. There are several points that one needs to be conscious of:
- Hygiene: Yes, women will notice if you don’t brush your teeth everyday. Or if you don’t wear deodorant. Or if you don’t shower. Smelling good and staying clean is not only good for your health, but will give the impression that you have all of your ducks in a row, and that you have time to take care of the little things. Showing up to a date with greasy unwashed hair and odor pouring out of various parts of your body will not only give off the wrong message, but more than likely end in embarrassing failure. That being said, don’t try to cover up poor hygiene habits with abundant quantities of cologne or mouthwash. Just one spray of cologne will give you that subtle smell that will help your cause. By overcompensating and dousing yourself, you’ll smell as repulsive as if you had gone au naturale.
- Mental Preparation: Going into a date, especially a first date, it’s important be thinking straight. A nice, even keeled mind-state is optimal, but really being yourself is most important. Try to be well rested and stress free. Stress and lack of sleep can negatively impact your mood, and thus negatively impact your date’s impression of you. Also, don’t be awkward. There are things that you just should not say to people, like you play Dungeons and Dragons on a regular basis, or that you have a basement full of unopened action figures from your childhood. There is a time and place to reveal your weird little quirks, early on in the dating process probably is not a good time. Also be sure to keep the conversation going. Awkward silences are really, really bad. Going in, try to think of some questions or topics that might spark up conversation. What kind of work do you do? is always a good one.
- Be Gentlemanly: Giant bouquets of flowers is probably overkill, but doing things like holding doors, footing the bill, and escorting them to the door can do wonders. It might be good to try to practice in the days leading up to the date so that it’s natural habit once you are with your date.
That’s all for now. Hope it helped anyone feeling completely clueless.
Last Chance for Father’s Day
June 19th, 2009Father’s day is this weekend. Today is your last chance to get him something to show him how much he’s appreciated.
Might I suggest a dapper shirt from Road?
Remember we are taking 30% off all online purchases in honor of Father’s Day.
You could also go to your local Road retail store and find a great gift there.
The History of Father’s Day
June 17th, 2009So basically, Father’s day is six very short days away. Thought it might be interesting to look back at the history of this great day. The folks over at The History Channel have a whole site devoted to father’s day. Their site includes videos, fun facts, and famous dads from TV shows. They also provide an excellent history of dad’s day.
Apparently, the first celebration in honor of fathers was held on July 5, 1908 in Fairmont, West Virginia. A woman by the name of Grace Golden Clayton supposedly suggested the idea to her pastor after an explosion in a neighboring town killed 361 men.
The following year in Spokane Washington another woman, Sonora Smart Dodd, thought it odd that Mother’s Day was not accompanied by a Father’s Day every year. Dodd had been raised by a single father after her mother passed away when she was young. Her father, William Jackson Smart, was a civil war veteran, and apparently, a pretty cool dad. Because he was born in June, Sonora Dodd worked make the first official Father’s day happen on June 19, 1910.
Sadly it took until 1972 to make Father’s Day a national holiday. President Calvin Coolidge made a recommendation for a National Holiday in 1924, then President Johnson made the holiday occur on the third Sunday of every June. Then finally, President Richard Nixon officially instituted Father’s Day as a national holiday.
Funny Last Minute Father’s Day Cards
June 16th, 2009Cures for Saggy Butt Syndrome
June 15th, 2009Well there is an unofficial name, some hypothetical causes, and a number of solutions for an affliction of many men as they age, “Saggy Butt Syndrome.” The butt seems to flatten out and disappear altogether as the years go by. Spokane Al offers a number of thoughts on the subject.
It gets a lesser amount of exercise because all it does is sit; sit at work, sit in the car, sit on the couch, causing the muscle to deteriorate and turn to flab.
Some solutions might include:
- The first line of defense for a saggy butt syndrome is exercise. Things like squats, lunges and power cleans are sure to put a little more junk in your trunk.
- Wearing the right pants can make a huge difference. Road jeans are designed to fit the wearer comfortably and with a attractively
- The third option could be butt implant surgery, and that can prove to be costly, and painful.
Any other ideas out there?
Every Act can Make a Difference
June 14th, 2009Recently stumbled across this video, and found it very inspirational. It is striking in that it is a true story and teaches us that every individual act can have a resounding impact on the world and lives around us. Hope you all enjoy it too.
This speaks to our Heart of Fashion.
Top 10 Lamest Father’s Day Gifts
June 11th, 2009Father’s Day is coming up, what are some of the lamest Dad’s day gifts ever? Here’s a start from Guidespot. Is there a gift that should be added to the list? Post it in a comment below.
Without further adieu, here are the 10 worst gift ideas for Fathers Day:
10. A DVD Box Set of Romantic Comedies:
Essentially torture in a box.
9. Duct Tape:
Here dad, go try to apply a cheap fix to something I broke.
8. Fatherhood for Dummies:
Nothing says “you’re a terrible role model” like a book that insults him on the cover.
7. Ties:
Gifts should make a dad happy and excited to make use of whatever they got. Don’t give him a gift that reminds him he has to go to the office tomorrow.
6. A Gift Certificate for “Free Hugs”:
This gift says “I totally forgot it was fathers day so I made you this five minutes ago.”
5. Nose Hair Clipper:
If you’re lucky, Dad might use this once. Ever. He’ll go through an intense amount of pain and agony for results that he won’t even notice. Try something else.
4. Toothpaste/Deodorant/Bad Cologne:
Dad does not want a cheap shot at his hygiene on fathers day.
3. Rogaine:
It’s not coming back. Just give up and try a different gift. Preferably not from this list.
2. Nair for Men:
If body hair is really an issue, trying to be subtle can do more harm than good.
1. This:
Pity the man that is in this photograph.
Road Featured in Seattle’s Where Magazine
June 3rd, 2009The 2009 Where Magazine for Seattle features a description and nice photos of the Road store and shopping experience. Take a look.
Where Magazine
Do it For Dad at Road
June 1st, 2009Get up to 30% off when you shop for Father’s Day at Road Apparel
It’s easy to create outfits that would look great on Dad. Road makes it a snap for a man to look good and feel comfortable.
Check out this pairing already put together for you:
The London – a stylish woven jacquard shirt, anchored by the luxuriously soft pima cotton black Sahara t-shirt and smoke-colored Abbey Road cotton jeans will look great on Dad. Buy the entire outfit and save over $90 on your purchase.
Remember FREE SHIPPING on all purchases.
Product Kudos to Starbucks Via™
May 27th, 2009Every once in a while we stumble across products that so simply and naturally fill a void in the marketplace, that we did not realize the void had been there until that new product arrived. We have to take a moment to comment on what a great product we think Starbucks VIA™ Ready Brew is. It is only available in Seattle, Chicago, and London right now, but it is in our mind the first truly great cup of instant coffee. It tastes like freshly brewed from your favorite barista.
Imagine the convenience of taking these small packs on the road with you to enjoy that great cup of coffee wherever you travel. It’s made with the highe-quality 100% arabica beans in a proprietary, all-natural process.
We like to think Road fills that void in men’s fashion by providing men with clothes that are extremely comfortable and stylish at the same time and don’t require a lot of thinking and effort to wear. Extreme comfort, ease of coordinating, and I look great all the time, perfect.
Mango, India, Paisley, Inspiration for Apparel Designs
May 25th, 2009Road co-founder Raj Shah lives the Road life. He is constantly on the go and inspired by the experiences from his journeys. On a recent business trip to India, Raj was particularly excited because he knew that it was mango season there, not just any mango, but Alphonso mango season. Alphonso is the best mango in the world for its sweetness and flavor, and is also considered by many to be the best fruit in the world. It is mainly grown in western India.
After an 18 year ban, the import of the Alphonso mango to the United States was again allowed. You may be lucky enough to find the “king of fruit” in the U.S. this time of year. If not, let us know we might be able to help.
That very mango from India is also the inspiration for the kidney shaped paisley design so familiar in fabrics and fashion. In the early days of the pattern it was used to decorate the clothing of royalty, crowns, garments for the court, and textiles for the general population.
Today paisley is still found prominently in men’s fashion and is periodically even found on a number Road styles.
D List Magazine Features Road Apparel
May 21st, 2009See Road Apparel featured on page 68 of this month’s issue of D List Magazine (May 2009). D-List describes Road Apparel as “rakish threads that blend sophistication and leisure.”
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Sig Hansen Visits Road
May 21st, 2009We were thrilled to host Sig Hansen at Road Apparel yesterday. The star and face of Discovery Channel’s, “Deadliest Catch.” Upon meeting him, it is obvious why his show is so popular and he is so successful. His energy is infectious, he has great vision, he sticks to his core beliefs, and his travels and experiences give him great insights.
See what Sig Hansen is up to.
Sig and Raj at Road
Road Applauds Gates Foundation Work and Style
May 21st, 2009Being an international company, Road Apparel and its people care very much about the work we do, but also about giving back to our local and global communities in terms of time, money, and effort. We are awed by and applaud the generosity of spirit and global impact of our Seattle neighbors at the Gates Foundation.
As you can imagine we were also humbled and thrilled to see Bill Gates sporting Road apparel during a visit to Nigeria.
See Bill Gates wearing a Road shirt in recent article on MSNBC and in the Gates Foundation Annual Report
See more information about the fabulous work at the Gates Foundation
Men’s Fashion Faux Pas
May 21st, 2009What are the top ten men’s fashion mistakes. I’ve heard from the women about these:
socks with sandles, novelty apparel (hearts, smiley faces), in your face designer logos, backpacks at the office, shiny suit, loose clothes, bling,
Check out these men’s fashion faux pas.
What else?
Father’s Day Gifting
May 21st, 2009What are some good Father’s Day gifts……….I have great memories of taking my dad to baseball games for fathers Day….freezing during a San Francisco Giants at the old Candlestick Park and flying him to Baltimore to see the Orioles at Camden Yards.
I never bought him a tie, and my kids have never seen me wear one.
Mission Mountain Winery
March 22nd, 2009Mission Mountain Winery is a family-owned winery located on the west
shore of Flathead Lake in Dayton, Montana. One of the finest wines in
the world comes from this small winery, in the northwest part of the
state. Mission Mountain’s wines recently received international
recognition, winning more than 100 medals, and they also have been met
with excellent acceptance by visitors from all 50 states and 25
countries. The excellence of these wines has also been covered by wine
writers and in reviews from national and international competitions.
Road Supports The Hope Heart Institute
February 6th, 2009Road proudly hosted a fundraiser to support The Hope Heart Institute
on Feb. 5. With its partners Wild Ginger, Mission Mountain Winery, and
Bakery Nouveau, Road continued its support of this wonderful cause.
The Hope Heart Institute has a 50-year history of revolutionary
medical advances and educational curricula that make heart disease
more treatable, beatable, and preventable.
Congratulations to Craig Elton of Covington, WA—he was the lucky
winner of a $250 Road gift certificate and a $100 gift card to Wild
Ginger.
Road Participates In The Hope Heart Institute’s “Wings of Hope Gala”
January 1st, 2009To help fight heart disease, The Hope Heart Institute held their annual “On Wings of hope Gala” in
late 2008, their 21st year hosting this incredible event. Held at
Seattle’s prestigious Paramount Theater, donors and others involved
helped raise more than $430,000 to support research and education.
Road was very happy to have participated in this event during the live
auction.
Road Supports The Ronald McDonald House of Seattle
January 1st, 2009During the busy holiday shopping season in 2008, Road
hosted two evening’s where 25% of all purchases went directly to the
Ronald McDonald House. These well-attended events attracted generous
donations and a greater awareness of the important role that the RMHC
plays in our community. The Ronald McDonald House gives families a place to stay when their children are hospitalized.
Road Supports Balinese Culture and Clinic
January 1st, 2009In December, 2008, Road hosted two very talented Balinese artists: Ngurah
KK and Agung Pole. Road’s flagship store in downtown Seattle was
colored with an arrangement of oil paintings and canvases depicting
the lively and upbeat Balinese culture. Judy Mohre, the artists’
manager, and Dennis Raymond from the Seattle Art Museum, were on hand
to answer questions about the artists, their works, and foundation
efforts. A portion of the purchases made during the show went to
support the Bumi Sehat birthing clinic in Bali.
Road Featured in Seattle Magazine Best of Shopping 2008
August 10th, 2008Recently, Seattle Magazine recognized Road as one of the best shops in the Seattle area. In the catagory of “Best Shop for Boomers Looking for Color” Road won hands down. In the article, which can be found here, Road receives high praise:
“At this relaxed shop, where all clothing is Road’s own label, life is in the details—particularly those of their woven shirts ($88–$135), made of richly hued, patterned and sometimes embroidered fabrics, terrific over the perfect layering piece: their super-soft Ultimate T ($58), available in a dozen colors. Road’s own newly created denim line comes in ultracomfortable Lyocell Lux fabric (better known by the brand name Tencel, $108), Earthwash (imparting a brown tone, $125) and classic blue-hued stonewash with suede-trimmed pockets ($88–$98).”
Thank you Seattle Magazine, for recognizing good style when you see it.
Jamie Moyer Pays Road a Visit
September 10th, 2007Road apparel can fit into any man’s wardrobe, even professional athletes. Crafty left-hander Jamie Moyer of the Philadelphia Phillie’s stopped by our Seattle storefront to shop, and offer his praise. Moyer, a former Seattle Mariner, is currently the oldest active player in baseball. Moyer has been able to sustain his success on the mound because of his finesse, durability, and tireless work ethic. These are qualities everyone should strive to attain in their everyday lives. Not surprisingly, Moyer looks for similar qualities in his clothes. He loved Road’s classy style and overall versatility. When asked about his wardrobe, he had this to say:
As much as I have to travel, I require clothing that is both comfortable and fashionable. Road fashion apparel fills my closet.
Road originally met Jamie’s wife, Karen, at a fund raising event. We at Road are very impressed by the work of The Moyer Foundation, which has helped to improve the lives of thousands of children all over the country.
Road has a great deal of respect for Jamie and all of the accomplishments in his long, successful career on and off the field. We are honored that he chooses our products to complete his wardrobe.
The Soup host and Seattle native, Joel McHale, Visits Road
January 16th, 2007Joel Mchale of E!’s The Soup is family friends with a Road employee and stopped by our downtown location while home in Seattle visiting relatives. He took some time to meet fans, sign autographs, and take some pictures. Joel is both talented, and an all around great guy, seen here wearing a Road jacket.
Manly Make Over on NW Afternoon
July 18th, 2006So, Road was given the opportunity to make over several guys’ wardrobes on Komo’s NW Afternoon in Seattle. Their wives were pretty unhappy with their attire, so we took a look and provided a simple Road remedy.
This is the group that needed the help. We had a lot of work to do.
Paul Cousin of Road talking with fellow guest, and host of the show Elisa Jaffe (left)
After the show, hosts Elisa Jaffe and Kent Phillips stuck around for a quick photo shoot with the finished product.
This just goes to show that even the most hopeless can be made over easily with Road Apparel.
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