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Warby Parker to Take Over Remaining City Sports Space in Harbor East

Lauren Cohen — Tue, 12 Jan 2016 17:30:00 +0000

A one-stop shop for trendy—and affordable—specs and sunnies is making its way into Harbor East this spring.

Warby Parker, the 6-year-old eyewear startup which currently operates more than 20 stores nationwide, will debut its first Maryland location in a portion of the former City Sports space at 809 Aliceanna Street.

Shortly after City Sports closed its doors last summer, high-end men’s clothier Brooks Brothers snagged 5,000-square-feet of the vacant property, leaving Harbor East Management in search of a tenant to fill more than 1,000-square-feet of space leftover.

“It is a testament to Baltimore, and to the city’s savvy fashion clientele, that Harbor East continues to attract such contemporary and notable national retailers, like Warby Parker,” says Megan McCloskey, director of marketing at Harbor East Management. “With a unique approach to the eyewear market, as well as an established and loyal online following, the brand will be a true complement to the existing shops in the neighborhood.”

Cleverly named after characters in a Jack Kerouac novel, Warby Parker will highlight its expansive collection of funky frames (including its signature tortoise-shell designs) for men and women, and even feature an onsite optometrist if shoppers are in need of a new prescription.

The New York-based brand, which prides itself on its $95-per-frame price point, originated when co-founders Neil Blumenthal and Dave Gilboa saw a need for affordable designer eyewear. The company is also known for its global outreach efforts, like its “Buy a Pair, Give a Pair” campaign that has distributed more than one million pairs of glasses to people in need.

The founders have no doubt that the store, which will join the likes of Free People, J. Crew, Madewell, and Under Armour, will find its footing in Baltimore’s “luxury-district.”

“We’re incredibly excited to be opening our doors in a city with so much historical heft and literary history,” says Blumenthal. “We look forward to exploring the town’s landmarks, reading Baltimore authors, getting to know our future neighbors, and increasing our companywide crab consumption by at least 500 percent.”

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A Roundup of our Favorite Water Bottles

Jess Mayhugh — Tue, 28 Jul 2015 08:30:00 +0000

From left to right: Klean Kanteen aqua water bottle ($17.99) at City Sports; S’well gold water bottle ($35) at Becket Hitch; Ello pink silicone water bottle ($14.99) at Target; Under Armour Elevate Tritan flip-top water bottle ($16.99) at City Sports; Pure Focus
water bottle ($28) at Lululemon.

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Fitness Trackers Boost Healthy Lifestyle

Jess Mayhugh — Tue, 21 Apr 2015 15:32:47 +0000

The advanced technology of fitness trackers will help boost your healthy lifestyle. We rounded up a few of our favorites (clockwise from top), so you’ll be sure to find your perfect fit(ness).

Garmin Vívofit
Where to Buy: Charm City Run
Price: $129.99
Why we love it: Vívofit follows your progress 24/7, calculating your total sleep hours along with periods of movement and restful sleep. Along with tracking your activity, Vívofit tracks your inactivity with a red bar that appears on the screen after one hour of no movement. Record your heart rate and other personal stats in Garmin Connect, the free online fitness community that syncs with your Vívofit. Also, it comes in a variety of colors and patterns, some designed by Jonathan Adler.

Fitbit Flex
Where to Buy: City Sports
Price: $99.99
Why we Love it: Fitbit Flex wireless fitness wristband tracks daily activity, including steps taken, calories burned, and sleep quality. The flex also syncs stats wirelessly to your smartphone or computer. Use the band of lights on the wristband to set your goals and watch your progress.

Garmin Vívosmart
Where to Buy: Charm City Run
Price: $169.99
Why we Love it: Vívosmart gets its name for a reason. The advanced technology offers iPhone-like benefits. You can use the “Find my Phone” feature and receive text messages, e-mails, and other notifications that appear on the display screen. If your favorite workouts involve water, Vívosmart is water-resistant and tracks your activity for up to 50 meters.

Timex Move x20
Where to Buy: Falls Road Running Store
Price: $99.95
Why we love it: The Move x20 times your workouts and calculates your pace in real-time. It allows you to stay connected to the world without missing a workout by keeping track of calls and texts right on your wrist. The Move x20 syncs to the free Timex app on your smartphone, where you can set and achieve your goals. Use the weather alert feature to check temperature and other conditions. The tracking doesn’t end when your workout does—you can maintain a healthy lifestyle even while you sleep with vibration alerts that gently wake you up after your optimal amount of rest.

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Objects of Desire: Musclemania

Jess Mayhugh — Tue, 13 Jan 2015 08:30:00 +0000

Guys, whether you're hitting the gym for weight training or braving the colder temps for some outdoor cardio, be sure to set yourself up for success with these workout essentials.

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Gift Guide 2014: Adrenaline Junkie

Jess Mayhugh — Sat, 15 Nov 2014 00:00:00 +0000

Osprey backpack ($219.95) at REI.

Anon WM1 goggles ($219.95) at Princeton Sports.

Super 5k armband ($20) at Charm City Run.

TomTom Multi-Sport Cardio GPS Watch ($299.99) at City Sports.

Anon Blitz Neptune helmet ($99.99) at Princeton Sports.

Waterproof Sports MP3 Player ($99) at City Sports.

Boys’ UA Storm Armour Fleece MagZip hoodie ($59.99) at Under Armour.

Hero4 Silver GoPro ($399.95) at REI.

The North Face gloves ($45) at City Sports.

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