The Best Road Trip Clothing for Women

The Best Road Trip Clothing for Women - Powder Magazine

The Best Road Trip Clothing for Women - Powder Magazine
Venus Williams Launches EleVen Clothing Line for Women Golfers - Tennis World USA
Selling sketches and clothes, Libyan women set up businesses against the odds - Reuters

The Best Road Trip Clothing for Women - Powder Magazine

Posted: 24 Jun 2019 12:18 PM PDT

Nothing beats the feeling of pulling out of your driveway on a Friday afternoon, hatchback bursting at the seams with gear, 48 hours of freedom, and a loose itinerary. Having put too many miles than I care to admit on my loyal cherry-red Impreza, I've discovered that the proper travel apparel can sometimes make or break a road trip.

Whether you're on the road for the weekend, a whole month or an entire season, there's a beauty to having your routine dialed. We've gathered a list of our favorite women's travel wear for the moments in between, when really all you want is to be comfortable.

Without a solid pair of sunglasses, a summer road trip can turn from carefree bliss, to squinty frustration. The La Reina shades have become my go-to for long car rides, with an extra wide cat eye frame that blocks out plenty of sun and Cushional temple and nose pads that hold them on securely.

Native also uses N3™ lens technology, which blocks up to four times the amount of infrared light than traditional polarized lens, and their strong bio-resin frame is constructed from a plant base to help offset their carbon footprint.

A shoe company with an environmental conscience, SAOLA Shoes is committed to raising the bar for sustainable manufacturing. The Semnoz II shoes feature an upper from recycled plastic bottles, Algae Foam soles, organic cotton laces, and cork insoles.

Not only are the materials eco-friendly, but the shoes are some of the comfiest I've worn. The stretchy ankle cuff lets you slide your feet in with or without socks, and the lightweight design makes them easy to throw in a duffel bag for comfort on the road.

Patagonia Island Hemp Beach Pants

Hemp has taken center stage among tons of outdoor brands this year, and for good reason.
The sustainable fiber doesn't require irrigation or synthetic fertilizers, it can grow just about anywhere, and it's incredibly soft and breathable.

Unsurprisingly, it doesn't take more than a few minutes in Patagonia's Island Hemp Beach Pants to feel like you're on vacation. These loose-fitting pants make for excellent loungewear, with a lightweight hemp and cotton blend construction that breathes well in hot weather, yet is sturdy enough to stand up to weekend camping trips.

The tapered ankle is great when you want to slide the legs up to wade into shallow water, and the drawstring waist is easy to adjust for a snug fit.

When you've been travelling all day, it's nice to throw on something that makes you feel a little put together—or at least fools everyone around you.

Title Nine's Buttah™ fabric is, yes you guessed it, soft as butter, made from microfiber polyester and spandex fabric that stretches in all the right places, with moisture-wicking properties that keep you feeling fresh.

I love to throw it on after a hot day on the trail, rinse my face with water and head back to camp. Throwing on a dress counts as a shower, right?

Sometimes sitting in the same seat for hours can feel more exhausting than actually climbing up a mountain. Sherpa's Asha Top makes those long car rides much more bearable, with an incredibly soft Tencel rayon construction that's perfect for backseat naps.

The dry release technology is breathable, moisture-wicking, and antimicrobial (so you can wear it all week without washing it), and the wide neck and A-line cut looks great with everything—running shorts, climbing pants, jeans, baselayers, you name it.

Venus Williams Launches EleVen Clothing Line for Women Golfers - Tennis World USA

Posted: 25 Jun 2019 01:40 AM PDT

Tennis - Former World No. 1 Venus Williams is taking her EleVen clothing line to female golfers after announcing a partnership with Shop with Golf, a commerce platform launched by GOLF Channel and NBC Universal. Speaking to Forbes, Williams commented, "It's really an honour to work with such an established global brand like NBC.

When I first heard about Shop with Golf, it felt like the perfect fit for me to expand my reach and get my golfing girls in some EleVen. I also love that I had the chance to be part of something that was going to bring more visibility to women in golf.

I've always been about this in tennis so having the chance to have a voice in golf felt like a really special opportunity for me. There's such a timeless appeal with golf and tennis—it's classic, has a rich history, and the fashions are on point.

My EleVen girl isn't just one thing. She pushes herself in every thing, so she plays tennis, she plays golf, she works hard and knows how to have fun. I'm an athlete and have a degree in fashion design so felt really well-equipped to create sports apparel from that perspective.

I know how things have to move and perform with you no matter the sport. The collection launching with Shop with Golf is a curated selection of my best hits. One of my faves is the Fly Skirt. It's an asymmetric wrap skirt and you can go classic in black or white, or opt for this incredible coral shade.

It has a built-in compression shortie liner that is sweat-wicking to keep you comfortable and cool no matter how long you're out in the sun playing golf. Oh, and the best part? There are pockets! It's perfect for golf".

"Not to brag here, but my line is unlike anything you'll see out there. We have those perfect athletic wear staples and then we have funkier prints. All women can find something perfect for them, whether they are golfing or playing tennis".

Josh Feldman, executive vice president and head of marketing and advertising creative for NBCUniversal, commented, "We recognize the expanding global interest in the game among women and designed Shop with Golf to showcase the premiere brands that feature women's apparel.

NBC Sports Group, including GOLF Channel, is the exclusive home of the LPGA Tour, and this year will feature the highest number of televised tournament hours in LPGA history. Four women's major championships, and growth events like the Drive, Chip & Putt National Finals and the Augusta National Women's Amateur, also highlight increasingly diverse leaderboards and put women in golf in front of our massive audience.

EleVen by Venus tells the story of an athlete and woman in business, combining her love of fashion with activewear. Her line inspires 'the pursuit of your best self,' which blends perfectly with Shop with Golf's mission to make the game accessible, approachable and fun—no matter your skill set."

The brand was launched on Shop with Golf earlier this week. Williams is a seven-time Grand Slam singles champion and a 14-time Grand Slam doubles champion. She is currently ranked No. 55 in the world and is in the United Kingdom as she prepares her bid for a sixth Wimbledon singles title.

Selling sketches and clothes, Libyan women set up businesses against the odds - Reuters

Posted: 25 Jun 2019 06:14 AM PDT

TRIPOLI (Reuters) - When inflation began eating into her state-paid salary Libyan architect and assistant professor Seham Saleh started selling drawings over the internet to help pay the bills.

Libyan architect Seham Saleh makes drawings to sell through the internet at the LEAP women's business incubator launched by Jusoor Center for Studies and Development in Tripoli, Libya June 23, 2019. Picture taken June 23, 2019. REUTERS/Yosri al-Jamal

She joins a growing number of Libyan women launching start-ups in the conservative Arab country, where many still think a woman's place is in the home but where the strains on personal and family income following years' of political chaos have forced women to look for more work.

Libya has only a tiny private sector, which means there is a market for locally-produced goods. The economy is dominated by the state, which employs most adults under a structure set up by Muammar Gaddafi, who was toppled in 2011.

Men are the traditional breadwinners, although around 30 percent of women were in the labor force as of 2015, according to a U.N. report.

"I cannot live on my assistant professor salary of 1,000 dinars ($256) even if it is paid out," said Saleh. She has been selling drawings of people in Libyan dress or book marks she created on a computer.

"Thank God... people wanted to buy the products," she said. She also does freelance work as an architect.

Once one of the richest countries in the region, the chaos and civil war that ensued after the fall of Gaddafi has seen Libya's living standards erode. Little is now produced in Libya other than oil, even milk is imported from Europe.

Cumulative inflation over the last four years has seen real incomes lose more than half of their purchasing power, and the government effectively devalued the dinar last September.

A cash crisis means public servants often do not get their salaries paid out in full. Lenders have no cash deposits as the rich prefer to hold their cash themselves, rather than deposit it in a bank.

Women rarely had jobs outside of sectors such as teaching, although the need for more family income has changed the situation, said Jasmin Khoja, head of a women's business support venture.

Her organization, the Jusoor center for studies and development, has trained some 33 would-be female entrepreneurs, offers legal advice and office space as women often can't afford their own.

While Seham's "Naksha" art business is in its early stages, others such as Najwa Shoukri's start-up are growing fast. She started designing clothes from home in 2016, and selling them online.

Now, together with five other women, she has a workshop selling 50 pieces a month and plans to open a shop next year on Jaraba Street, the main fashion shopping avenue in Tripoli.

To make the shop a success her output would have to rise to 150 pieces a month. Her brother and family have contributed to investments worth 10,000 dinars.

The biggest challenges for start-ups are legal hurdles and the lack of electronic payment systems.

Some Libyan commercial laws go back to the 1960s and are aimed at big corporations such as oil firms, not start-ups. Under these regulations firms need to deposit thousands of dinars.

"Banks do not give loans, which stops projects and makes them unable to grow or employ other women and young people," Khoja said.