GOLA AT 101:FACES AND MEMORIES OF CENTENARIANS Bloomingdales Soho Wednesday, November 8, 2006 Written by Janet Perisa

For over a century, Gola has been the stalwart of the sportswear industry, catering to the needs of champion athletes worldwide with products that offer the necessary comfort and support that are essential for playing hard. In honor of their centennial, Gola hosted an exhibit at the Soho Bloomingdales titled, Gola at 101: Faces and Memories of Centenarians. Acclaimed British photographer Edmund Clark created this exhibit to pay homage to those lucky few who have reached the remarkable age of one hundred and to honor the strength and longevity of the human spirit.

Edmund Clark (Photographer) Second From Left

Edmund Clark stated, “ The over-all spirit of the subjects in this exhibition was truly inspiring and I tried to capture the essence of their strength and longevity of these people by portraying them in the context of their environments. These are people who have lived through wars, depressions … periods in history that were both good and not so good.”

During the event, guests mingled and browsed the exhibit while sipping Agua Luca, a sugar-cane-based Brazilian rum, and nibbling on the hors d’oeuvres that were consistently ushered through the department.

And what would any exhibit in Bloomingdales be without a sneak peek of the latest looks in fashion? Gola’s latest line of men’s footwear comes in a variety of bold and subtle colors; they definitely bridge the gap between high style and function.

For more information on Gola Sportswear, log on to: www.gola.co.uk.
And, for more information on Edmund Clark and future exhibitions, log on to: www.edmundclark.com.