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South China Morning Post
03-05-2025
- Entertainment
- South China Morning Post
The evolution of the white sneaker: how brands from Loewe to Stella McCartney, and celebs from Gwyneth Paltrow to EmRata helped turn the sports shoe into a wardrobe staple bringing easy style to any l
The white trainer – or sneaker, if you prefer – is a fashion essential in wardrobes everywhere, and for good reason. This versatile, everyday shoe has had its moment in the spotlight both on and off the runway thanks to its mass appeal and versatility. Today you can find a pair to fit any style and budget, from sports and high street brands to designer labels. They've been embraced by celebrities like Gwyneth Paltrow and Emily Ratajkowski , and high profile sportsmen like Roger Federer (the tennis star even created his own collection for cult brand On). Emily Ratajkowski is chic in white sneakers, out and about in New York last year. Photo: GC Images Advertisement 'The white sneaker has become a staple of modern dress. It reflects a cultural change where casual wear isn't just accepted: it signifies a certain freedom,' explain Flavio Girolami and Prathan Peter Poopat, founders of luxury trainer brand Common Projects. 'A well-crafted white sneaker is minimal yet intentional, fitting seamlessly into both relaxed and refined wardrobes. It's a symbol of effortless sophistication, proving that style today is more about personal expression than rigid dress codes,' says the duo. Common Projects women's white sneakers. Photo: Handout There was a time when white trainers weren't considered the arbiter of cool. Conservative American brand Keds, which was founded in 1916, has often claimed credit for creating the first pair, which was more sensible than stylish. During the years that followed, white trainers were pigeonholed as a sports essential thanks to their proliferation on tennis and basketball courts. Even Converse's now bestselling Chuck Taylor sneakers debuted at the 1936 Olympics as a shoe worn by the US basketball team. It wasn't until the 60s and 70s that white 'kicks' – a term coined by streetwear fans – started to transition off the courts. Sportswear brand Adidas made waves with classic styles like its Stan Smith and Superstar models. Chuck Taylor high-tops became a mainstay with cool kids. Brands like Nike dominated in the 1980s with now cult favourites like its Air Force 1. Adidas x Stella McCartney at Mytheresa. Photo: Handout The designer-fication of white trainers took a little longer to catch on. In the 1990s, brands such as Prada launched sports lines, mainly appealing to men looking for designer shoes for more casual outings. Standard materials like canvas were replaced by more luxe fabrics such as leather, and design details elevated these styles further. The rise of athleisure in the 2010s empowered many to include white trainers as part of their daily uniform. Women everywhere, from high-powered executives and gallerists, to fashion editors and stylish mums, were snapped styling their pairs in cool and unexpected ways.
Associated Press
29-04-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Apex Fintech Solutions and 401GO Announce Strategic Collaboration to Expand Retirement and Investment Services
SANDY, Utah--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Apr 29, 2025-- 401GO, a next generation retiretech innovator, and Apex Fintech Solutions Inc. ('Apex'), an innovation launchpad for the global investment ecosystem, have entered into a strategic collaboration. Through this alliance, 401GO will leverage Apex's advanced technology solutions to transform and expand its service offerings, delivering a retirement planning experience that is designed to rival a full-service investment platform. The collaboration will launch with mandatory retirement plan distributions, commonly known as automated force-outs, and will quickly expand to include embedded IRA rollovers, emergency savings solutions, and a broad range of investment brokerage services. 401GO will serve as the client-facing entity, providing direct support and services to plan sponsors and participants, while Apex delivers the underlying technology, execution, clearing, and custody infrastructure that powers these solutions. 'Our plan participants and financial advisors are always asking us to expand our range of services we offer,' said 401GO Chief Growth Officer Stan Smith. 'We listened and decided that instead of building this new functionality slowly ourselves, we'd fast track it with Apex's embedded brokerage infrastructure as our launchpad.' Initially focused on servicing small and medium-sized businesses, 401GO has evolved to accommodate companies of all sizes. Apex's cutting-edge technology and its ability to support accounts of any size align faithfully with 401GO's mission of delivering tech-forward and frictionless retirement savings solutions to the entire market. 'Our collaboration with 401GO is a testament to our mission of breaking down barriers and enabling seamless access to investing solutions,' said Connor Coughlin, Chief Commercial Officer at Apex Fintech Solutions. 'With Apex's flexible, API-first infrastructure, we are empowering 401GO to extend its services to businesses of all sizes and deliver a more modern and efficient retirement planning experience that aims to meet the evolving needs of today's investors.' This alliance marks a significant milestone in bringing Apex's expertise to the 401(k)-provider space. With high levels of technological and philosophical compatibility, the collaboration paves the way for transformative solutions that enhance ease of use, expand access, and deliver innovative retirement and investment services. About 401GO 401GO is a leading fintech innovator specializing in retirement planning solutions optimized for small and medium sized businesses. With a mission to make retirement planning accessible, practical and frictionless, 401GO offers innovative tools and services designed to help individuals secure their financial futures. For more information, visit About Apex Fintech Solutions Apex Fintech Solutions is a fintech powerhouse enabling seamless access, frictionless investing, and investor education for all. Apex's suite of scalable solutions fuel innovation and evolution for hundreds of today's market leaders, challengers, change makers, and visionaries. The Company's digital ecosystem creates an environment where clients with the biggest ideas are empowered to change the world. Apex works to ensure their partners succeed on the frontlines of the industry via bespoke solutions through its Apex Clearing™, Apex Advisor Solutions™, and Apex Silver™ brands. For more information, visit the Apex Fintech Solutions website: Apex Clearing Corporation, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Apex Fintech Solutions Inc., is an SEC registered broker dealer, a member of FINRA and SIPC, and is licensed in 53 states and territories. Securities products and services referenced herein are provided by Apex Clearing Corporation. FINRA BrokerCheck reports for Apex Clearing Corporation are available at: View source version on CONTACT: Media Cassie McGovern, Apex Fintech Solutions [email protected] Quian, 401GO [email protected] KEYWORD: UNITED STATES NORTH AMERICA UTAH INDUSTRY KEYWORD: TECHNOLOGY PERSONAL FINANCE HUMAN RESOURCES FINANCE FINTECH ACCOUNTING PROFESSIONAL SERVICES SMALL BUSINESS SOFTWARE SOURCE: 401GO Copyright Business Wire 2025. PUB: 04/29/2025 11:13 AM/DISC: 04/29/2025 11:13 AM
Yahoo
24-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Courteney Cox's budget buys under $100 — Adidas slides, Mother jeans and more
Courteney Cox may be a successful actress, producer and businesswoman, but that doesn't mean she's splashing out loads of cash on everyday essentials. Like her BFF Jennifer Aniston, Cox is no stranger to budget-friendly buys from accessible brands regular folks can afford. When it comes to functional footwear, she's been known to wear Adidas' Adilette slides and Stan Smith sneakers. And to whip up a yummy chicken curry? The same Pyrex glass measuring cups that many home cooks use. We rounded up more of Cox's affordable faves, from comfy shoes to makeup bag must-haves. They're all reliable faves with lots of positive customer reviews, so you can shop with confidence knowing your money is being well spent. The reviews quoted above reflect the most recent versions at the time of publication.
CNN
12-04-2025
- Business
- CNN
Tennis great Stan Smith laments the sport battling ‘a lot of the same issues we had back 50 years ago' following PTPA lawsuit
Former world No. 1 Stan Smith tells CNN Sports it is 'unfortunate' that tennis seems to be experiencing 'a lot of the same issues we had back 50 years ago.' His comments come after the Professional Tennis Players' Association (PTPA), the tennis players' association co-founded by Novak Djokovic, filed multiple lawsuits around the world against the sport's tours and governing bodies. The suits allege the 'monopolization' of men's and women's tennis and the 'disregard' of player interests, accusing the governing organizations of operating 'as a cartel.' The ATP and WTA both disagreed with the lawsuit and said in statements they would defend their positions 'vigorously.' 'It's unfortunate that you have a group of players that are in the Players' Association, not only ATP but the WTA,' Smith tells CNN. 'The ITF has always been the elephant that has been so powerful but trying to control the game. 'So I understand that part, but it's really unfortunate to see the players not able to work it out. Some of the things they're asking for have been things that have been improved dramatically, over the conditions of play, certainly the prize money has grown. 'There's concern about the amount of prize money at the major tournaments and that, I think, could be negotiated to a certain extent. 'Obviously the ITF, the grand slam events are the ones that have the most money,' Smith adds, 'and the players are important to those events, and those events are important to the players. So I hope there's a compromise there in this whole situation.' Last week, French sports outlet L'Équipe reported that the top-20-ranked male and female players cosigned a letter to organizers of the Australian Open, French Open, Wimbledon and the US Open requesting a 'substantial increase' in prize money. Qinweng Zheng, the women's singles gold medalist at last year's Paris Olympics, called the letter a 'really positive' step for the sport. Smith, who became an icon in both the tennis and fashion world after having an Adidas sneaker named after him, certainly knows a thing or two about player power. In 1968, star tennis players began leaving what was then an amateur sport and defecting to the professional circuit, which meant they would no longer be eligible to compete in the amateur-only grand slams. However, the International Tennis Federation (ITF) eventually relented after much turmoil and the Open Era was born. Five years later, Smith arrived at Wimbledon as the defending champion after winning the title in 1972. It was the pinnacle of his career. Ahead of the tournament in '73, the Yugoslav Tennis Association was unhappy with its star player, Niki Pilić, after he opted to play in the professional World Championship of Tennis doubles final rather than represent his country in the Davis Cup. Pilić was suspended for nine months by his country's tennis association, which then phoned Wimbledon organizers and requested he be banned from competing – a request that was granted. In protest, the players formed the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) and 13 of the 16 seeds – including defending champion Smith – withdrew in support of Pilić. However, regarding the recent events in tennis, Smith questions how unifying this lawsuit will be, given many of the world's top players were not involved – or even aware of it, in the case of world No. 3 Carlos Alcaraz. Djokovic, who wasn't named in the suit despite co-founding the PTPA, admitted that he agrees and disagrees with parts of the legal action. The Serb said he has previously been 'very active in tennis politics' but didn't sign because he 'want(s) other players to step up.' 'I think a lot of this could be things that could be worked through, and some of the players like Carlos Alcaraz didn't know about it,' says Smith, who has recently written the book 'Winning Trust' with former professional tennis player Gary Niebur. 'So it certainly doesn't represent all the players. At Wimbledon, we had almost all the top players boycotting. 'It was a bond of the ATP at that particular moment. So I think it's unfortunate that they aren't able to work through these issues that are out there and a lot of it revolves around schedule. It's always been schedule. It's always been prize money. 'It's always been prize money, distribution, allocation. And it's funny, because it's a lot of the same issues we had back 50 years ago. 'I know that Djokovic is involved. It's very ironic that he'd be involved in this whole thing, but not be part of the suit. That doesn't make sense to me. There are other players that are involved, but I don't know if there's a unity of the players behind this whole thing, so it's unfortunate.'
Yahoo
03-04-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Making sure your heart is healthy for the Covenant Health Knoxville Marathon
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Preparing your body for the Covenant Health Knoxville Marathon is a job in itself, and making sure your heart's health is in its prime condition will help you well beyond the 26.2 miles of the race. 6 News's Stan Smith spoke with a cardiologist to get advice about how to make sure your heart is in the right condition to compete. Nonprofit training and empowering young runners in East Tennessee Whether you're running to earn a spot on the podium at the Knoxville marathon or leisurely competing to knock this off your bucket list, running 26.2 miles is not for the faint of heart. Making sure your heart is in good shape for the marathon is something that you should take into account. 'You know, being healthy and being active can mean a lot of different things for different people. So, if you are someone who doesn't do any activity, starting slow is important. And as the American Heart Association preaches — and I completely agree with — 30 minutes of something every day is activity,' said Dr. Briana Costello, a cardiologist with fort sanders, and an avid runner herself. She says there are so many ways to prepare yourself to ensure your heart is able to keep up on race day. 'So, if you're going from zero to 100, you want to make sure you get some time for rest in there,' she said. 'From a cardiac standpoint, we really push 150 minutes of activity a week. So again, if that's walking or if it's Zumba or swimming or jogging, whatever that is, getting those minutes in will reduce your risk of heart disease, stroke, heart attack and death.' As for other ways to keep your heart in shape along with the rest of your body, Dr. Costello said to make sure you drink plenty of water and have the right amount of electrolytes and calories because those act as fuel to keep your heart pumping. According to the CDC, one in 20 adults aged 20 years and older have coronary artery disease, so if you're unsure about where your heart health stands, Dr. Costello advises you to schedule an appointment with your doctor to see if running long distances is right for you. 'Closure': Graveside service held for two children killed by adopted parents 'If you're not sure, is my blood pressure too high, or do I need to go see someone to talk about my blood pressure or my cholesterol or my diabetes? You know, getting into your primary doctor or a cardiologist who can kind of help further risk stratify you and guide you on your health journey is super important. Doing that early and being preventive is so much better than being reactionary and having to do, you know, secondary measures for preventing another heart attack or stroke.' Don't worry if you aren't able to make it out to the event. We've got you covered right here on 6 News. Our team is bringing you race coverage this week, and Sunday we'll be spread out along the racecourse bringing you live updates from the marathon all morning. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
