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Foreign apparel retailers wary of 30% sourcing clause

2012-01-25T05:38:00.000-08:00

The notification issued by the Government of India earlier this month for allowing up to 100 percent foreign direct investment (FDI) in single brand retail puts a condition of 30 percent sourcing from local small and medium enterprises, in case of foreign investment exceeding 51 percent.

The 30 percent sourcing clause is likely to pose hurdles for foreign apparel retailers wanting to enter the Indian market. Several well-known brands like Abercrombie, Prada, GAP and Hennes & Mauritz are eager to open their outlets in India on their own.

Some global retailers who are already present in India may now look forward to increase their share in the Indian market. These include brands like Christian Dior, Zara, Canali, Louis Vuitton, Jimmy Choo and Marks & Spencer.

Speaking to fibre2fashion, Ms. Anku Nath, Director (Trade Policy Advocacy) at the US-India Business Council (USIBC), said, “The relaxation of FDI cap in any sector can be expected to attract additional investment, technology and expertise from global firms, and the same holds true for India’s apparel sector.”

Analysing the impact of the new policy on Indian apparel sector, she says, “Though it is difficult to predict the exact implications of the recent increase in FDI limits for the single-brand retail sector, we expect that global apparel companies will consider setting up or expanding their existing operations in India. Investors will find a skilled workforce to staff operations and a rising middle class of consumers eager to purchase their goods. India’s apparel sector stands to benefit as investment and world-class technologies are incorporated into new operations.”

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Macy’s supports Go Red for Women movement

2012-01-24T03:57:00.000-08:00

Macy's continues to show its love for the American Heart Association's Go Red For Women movement and will commemorate American Heart Month with the annual Wear Red Sale, a collection of exclusive red dresses designed to benefit the cause, red-inspired in-store events, and a heartfelt social media campaign. As a founding national sponsor of the movement, Macy's has raised more than $28 million for Go Red in the fight against heart disease.

Building on the success of last year's "Go Red Dress" by I-N-C International Concepts, American Heart Month in 2012 will prove to be more fashionable than ever with the addition of exclusive red dresses from Alfani, Charter Club and I-N-C. The red dresses will be available in select stores and at macys.com in time to celebrate National Wear Red Day on Friday, Feb. 3, 2012.

"At Macy's, we stay committed to the cause and take our role as national sponsor of the Go Red movement to heart. From the in-store experience with exclusive fashions and events, to social media campaigns, we are always striving for fresh and innovative ways to raise funds and to motivate and educate our customers and associates on the importance of heart-healthy lifestyles," says Martine Reardon, Macy's executive vice president of Marketing."

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RBS opts out of saving UK apparel retailer Peacocks

2012-01-19T04:18:00.000-08:00

The Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) has withdrawn from the talks to rescue UK’s retail fashion clothing chain Peacocks, putting around 13,000 jobs on stake.

Peacocks started in 1884 as a ‘penny bazaar’ and now operates over 700 outlets in the UK and abroad.

Withdrawal of the RBS from negotiations has compelled the retail chain to declare that it would place itself under administration if it does not get new investors within the next 10 days.

RBS withdrew from the talks with the directors of the retail firm after not agreeing to settle the retailer’s debts against a stake in the business.

The retailer was trying to agree on new terms for £ 240 million of its £ 600 million debt. Peacocks owes over £ 100 million each to the RBS and Barclays.

While RBS has opted to withdraw from talks aimed at reworking the debt, Barclays has shown its readiness to support the retailer’s revival, mainly swayed by the encouraging trading figures that the retail chain has posted over the past some time.

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1920's Art Deco glamour inspires Lisamichelle for Spring

2012-01-18T04:07:00.000-08:00

The Lisamichelle Collection, a Los Angeles-based line of women's contemporary clothing and accessories, recently presented a new Spring 2012 collection at Runway Magazine's fashion show event at Drai's in Hollywood.

Inspired by the glamour and sophistication of the 1920's, the line includes styles ranging from feminine, draped, silk jersey cowl necked tops and dresses that can be worn in different ways, to flirty charmeuse pant jumpsuits, layered with jeweled and embroidered accessories.

"I wanted to focus on unique fabrications and artistic materials," Lisa Felsenthal, the collection's creative director, said. "Mixing materials like stained glass metallic jacquard, hand painted silk chiffon, and stone-encrusted trims, allow the collection to be truly unique and each piece to stand alone as a special item."

Lisa was inspired by twenties era flappers and art deco architecture. "I started to experiment with opposites and found that a beautiful story took shape. Chains complemented chiffon, sparkling jewels enhanced dark gemstones, and even embroidery took a new turn, when metal replaced thread on our embroidered belts. The new collection is meant to be playful, feminine and versatile." To bring the contrast of elements to the next level, photographer and former Heatherette designer, Traver Rains, shot the new look book at an architecturally modern house in the Hollywood Hills.

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Canadian Apparel Federation supports new exports to Europe

2012-01-17T02:34:00.001-08:00

The Canadian Apparel Federation (CAF) is working to help Canadian fashion exporters launch their lines in Europe. CAF is working with a marketing consultant to help arrange meetings between Canadian firms and agents/distributors in the UK (London and Birmingham) and in Germany (Dusseldorf).

These meetings are intended to coincide with market weeks/trade shows.

The program for Dusseldorf coincides with the CPD Signature show/market week, Feb. 4 to 6, 2012. For the UK, the program coincides with Moda UK (Birmingham) Feb. 19-21, 2012 and the Pure London trade show (Feb. 12-14, 2012). Services to exporters include the following:

• Planning of meetings with qualified sales / distribution organizations
• Advice and recommendations concerning market demands, line offerings and shipping and customs
• And more…

The Canadian Apparel Federation works to ensure that the industry's interests are taken into account.

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Bangladesh govt must protect garment sector

2012-01-13T05:07:00.000-08:00

If proper steps are not initiated to safeguard the domestic readymade garment (RMG) industry, the Bangladesh economy would be in trouble, Annisul Huq, President of SAARC Chamber of Commerce and Industry, has said.

Speaking at the inaugural ceremony of three international garment accessories and packaging fairs in Dhaka, he said the Bangladesh RMG industry employs about four million workers, with 90 percent of them being women. Thus, it is vital for the Government to safeguard the industry, he added.

The three international garment accessories and packaging fairs - Garmentech, Pacexpo and Yarn and Fabrics Sourcing Fair 2012 have been organized by the Bangladesh Garments Accessories and Packaging Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGAPMEA) in alliance with Zakaria Trade and Fair International and ASK Trade and Exhibition Ltd.

Finance Minister Abul Maal Abdul Muhith said he is proud of the domestic garment, garment accessories and packing industry, as several small and medium scale units of these industries have developed so well that they have stirred upgradation of the country’s RMG industry.

Packaging industry was non-existent in Bangladesh during 1970s, but today, garment accessories and packaging industry has great prospects, he said, and expressed gratitude towards the industrialists of this sector for their valued contribution to the country’s economy.

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India permits 100% FDI in single-brand retail

2012-01-11T04:35:00.001-08:00

The Indian government has formally issued a notification permitting 100 percent foreign direct investment (FDI) in single-brand retail, from the earlier policy of 51 percent.

Until now, global retailers owning a single-brand had to partner with an Indian entity, as the cap on foreign equity was 51 percent.

However a clause which makes it mandatory for retailers to source 30 percent of their products sold from the Indian small/village/cottage industries may not go down well with those global retailers either planning to hike or mulling new investments.

According to the government, this move will help attract investments in production and marketing and encourage sourcing of goods from India.

This decision however, has paved the path for 100 percent FDI in multi-brand retail in the near future.

For more details please visit : India permits 100% FDI in single-brand retail @ Fibre2fashion

Two-level Nordstrom Rack to open in Tysons Corner

2012-01-10T02:32:00.000-08:00

Seattle-based Nordstrom Inc announced it plans to open a new Nordstrom Rack in Tysons Corner, Va. The approximately 42,000-square-foot, two-level store is scheduled to open during fall 2012.

Nordstrom Rack is the off-price retail division of Nordstrom Inc, carrying on-trend merchandise from Nordstrom stores and Nordstrom.com at 50 to 60 percent off original Nordstrom prices. Nordstrom Rack also offers a wide selection of apparel, accessories and shoes from many of the brands carried in Nordstrom stores. These items are purchased specially for Nordstrom Rack, with most at savings of 30 to 70 percent off.

The new store will be conveniently located off I-495 at Leesburg Pike (Route 7) near the intersection with Old Gallows Road, and across the street from Tysons Corner Center. Nordstrom Rack will open in the former Filene's Basement space and join tenants Morton's Steakhouse, Bertucci's restaurant and Bank of America in a 215,000-square-foot mixed-use project. The project is owned by Rocks Tysons Two LLC and managed by Allen & Rocks, Inc. with KLNB Retail handling leasing.

When it opens, the Tysons Corner Rack store will be the ninth in the Washington metropolitan region. Nordstrom also operates nine full-line stores in the area. In 1988, the retailer opened its first east coast full-line store at Tysons Corner Center, which then led to further national expansion. Since its opening, the Tysons Corner Nordstrom has remained one of the company's top-performing stores.

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Dickies inks gloves deal with Cordova

2012-01-09T02:23:00.000-08:00

Innovative Work Wear Apparel Maker Dickies has reached a new licensing agreement with Cordova, a leading manufacturer and marketer of personal protective equipment. The first line of Dickies-branded gloves from Cordova is expected to appear at participating retailers for the Fall/Winter 2012 season.

"We look to our licensees to leverage their best-in-class industry expertise to grow the Dickies brand in new categories and territories," states Matthew McCartin, vice president of marketing for Dickies. "This arrangement with Cordova will definitely accomplish that goal, and we look forward to working with them."

The agreement is the most recent to be added to the legendary work wear brand's extensive portfolio of licensees, providing consumers with both work wear and work-inspired lines including footwear, belts, socks, medical wear, headwear, sunglasses, kidswear, men's tops, junior girls apparel, bags and luggage; in addition to gloves.

"Cordova strives to provide customers with durable, dependable and high quality personal protective equipment. Dickies shares that mission, and we are honored to work with them," said Himanshu Varma, President, International Sourcing Co., Inc.

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Indian apparel exporters to face new competition

2012-01-06T05:15:00.000-08:00

Along with the changing global scenario, India apparel exporters may not have to face competition from China, but from three other countries – Bangladesh, Vietnam and Indonesia, according to experts.

The three Asian countries are more efficient and cost competitive in apparel production and Indian apparel exporters run the risk of losing their market share to these countries, they warn.

“Global prices of textile products including apparel have declined and demand also continues to decrease, mainly due to the slowdown in the economies of large importing countries in the West. In such a situation, competition to Indian garment exporters arises from countries like Bangladesh, Vietnam and Indonesia, which are more efficient and cost competitive in apparel production,” Mr. DK Nair, Secretary General of the Confederation of Indian Textile Industry (CITI), told fibre2fashion.

“As of now, we run the risk of losing our market share to these three countries. Contrary to the general perception, China may not be our major competitor in global markets in the coming years because of their internal problems,” he adds.

“In design, quality and other aspects, Indian apparels can effectively meet competition from any country. However, price competitiveness will be the principal determining factor in bagging export orders,” he opines.

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Indian apparel retail giants continue to expand

2012-01-05T04:09:00.000-08:00

While the world is apprehending a slowdown in the midst of ongoing financial crisis in Europe and the US, big apparel retail firms in India are continuing to expand in the country.

Apparel retailer Shoppers Stop has opened 11 stores in the current financial year, taking the tally of its outlets to 49. Reliance Trends, another major apparel retailer opened 30 new stores in 2011.

Speaking to fibre2fashion, Mr. Govind Shrikhande, Managing Director of Shopper’s Stop Ltd., explained, “Although the short-term market conditions appear tough and uncertain, long-term prospects are bright. It is because retail market in India is large and the share of organized retail is minimal. The multiple advantages of favourable demographics, income growth and increasing aspirations provide tremendous potential for growth of organized retail in India.”

Mr. Shrikhande believes 2012 will be better for apparel retailers. He avers, “Apparel retail has suffered a lot during April-December 2011, due to the twin blows of rise in cotton price and the levy of excise duty on apparels. Both these factors impacted retail prices by 15 to 20 percent, resulting in loss of sales volume, which in turn, resulted in higher inventories and loss of profits.”

“Compared to this, 2012 should be better as cotton prices have softened and Government is expected to rollback the excise duty. This would help in reducing retail prices on apparel by at least 5-8 percent, and thus revive volumes once again,” he adds.

Mr. Arun Sirdeshmukh, CEO of Reliance Trends, agrees, “The term slowdown applies to some segments and not to others. For large format retailers like us, as long as we have good quality affordable clothing and we remain connected with consumers, people welcome us. There will be ups and downs in sentiments but the fundamentals will remain and we do not see any reason for us to slow down at all. Fundamentally, there is nothing that changes our view. Our business outlook for the next two years is very bullish.”

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Icebreaker’s new TouchLab store to open in New York

2012-01-04T02:20:00.000-08:00

Icebreaker, the New Zealand company that pioneered the merino wool adventure apparel category, announced it was opening its second store in New York City.

Icebreaker’s new TouchLab store will open on January 23, 2012, in the Meatpacking District on Manhattan’s West Side – one of New York City’s premier shopping and dining destinations. The store will be at 823 Washington Street, across the street from High Line – the world-famous “park in the sky” – and near the new Standard Hotel.

“The Meatpacking District is a chic and exciting neighborhood with fantastic energy. We are excited to introduce Icebreaker to its residents and to the multitude of visitors who come to shop its premium stores,” says Jeremy Moon, founder and CEO of Icebreaker.

“Icebreaker is perfect for active New Yorkers who value stylish, high performance apparel. It has something for everyone - from runners, cyclists and other fitness enthusiasts looking for a natural alternative to synthetics, to Meatpacking District shoppers with an eye for new and beautiful apparel.”

Icebreaker’s TouchLab store will feature the company’s complete outdoor, running, cycling, travel, kids, underwear and city collections, all made from merino wool from the Southern Alps of New Zealand.

Icebreaker merino is cool in the heat, highly breathable to prevent the clamminess and overheating associated with synthetics, soft, non-itch, sun safe, fire safe and easy care. It resists odor, and can be worn for days – sometimes weeks – without washing, which makes it ideal for travel.

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UK clothing retailers support local production

2012-01-03T03:19:00.000-08:00

In recent months, many UK clothing retailers have displayed an initiative to bring back manufacturing into the country and encouraging consumers to purchase UK-made products.

In the past 30-35 years, as costs of textile and clothing production began to rise, retailers started outsourcing their products from low-cost countries like China, India, Pakistan and Sri Lanka.

NBrown which has brands like Jacamo, JD Williams and Simply Be in its portfolio, set the ball rolling when it invited potential suppliers in order to take its local production from the current one to five percent of overall sales.

The biggest advantage in localizing production that the retailers foresee is that they would be able to order smaller quantities. On the other hand, when outsourcing from other countries, they have to place orders for thousands of pieces.

The second big advantage emerges from shorter turnaround times, which when produced in UK is just 5-6 weeks, against 12-14 weeks when ordered from the Far-East

However, the biggest challenge the retailers face in sourcing from UK is the shortage of skilled hands, which if not addressed urgently, could completely derail plans to localize production.

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American Apparel extends New York warehouse sale

2011-12-29T03:48:00.000-08:00

American Apparel Inc., a vertically integrated manufacturer, distributor and retailer of branded fashion basic apparel, is extending the run of its New York City pop-up warehouse sale for 12 more days.

The 24,000 square foot sale will be entirely replenished for the extended run, with thousands of new garments arriving from American Apparel warehouses in Montreal and Los Angeles.

"We've been blown away by the response to the sale, especially all the repeat shopping. Over 40,000 customers came out for the first week and a half of the sale. "

"Shoppers bought more than they could carry, they were hailing cabs and loading them up. It didn't make sense to end it just yet," said Marsha Brady, a creative director for American Apparel.

The sale remains at the original location at 766 Avenue of the Americas (Sixth Avenue) between West 25th and West 26th Streets, and will continue to feature more than 160,000 garments at up to 90% off until January 11.

In response to requests for new styles like denim, chiffon and 3D floral mesh, American Apparel is rushing these pieces out from across the country to meet the demand.

For more details please visit : American Apparel extends New York warehouse sale @ Fibre2fashion

Ferragamo & Trinity distribution deal to expire on Dec 31

2011-12-28T04:45:00.000-08:00

The board of directors of Trinity Limited informs thier shareholders that the current exclusive distribution agreements for the sale of Ferragamo products in the domestic territories of South Korea, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand and Indonesia will expire in twelve months’ time on 31 December 2012.

The sale of Ferragamo products in the above territories is managed by the Group’s jointly controlled entities, each of which are held as to 50% by the Group and as to 50% by the Salvatore Ferragamo group.

In light of the long and mutually beneficial business relationship, the Salvatore Ferragamo group and the Company will meet to examine ways of continuing their business partnership.

As the business partnership may or may not materialise, shareholders of the Company and the investing public should exercise caution when dealing in the shares of the Company.

The Group is one of the leading high-to-luxury end menswear retailers primarily serving Greater China. The Group manages six international menswear brands, namely Altea, Cerruti 1881, D’urban, Gieves & Hawkes, Intermezzo and Kent & Curwen.

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BJI Fashion’s S/S collection at Moda Manhattan

2011-12-26T04:01:00.000-08:00

As the New Year approaches, BJI Fashion Group is delighted to present the upcoming Spring/Summer season on Sunday, January 8th through Tuesday, January 10th, 2012 at the Javits Center, NYC. Come check out the lines that will update your inventories and drive your sales in 2012!

Moda Manhattan
• 400+ Juried Ready-To-Wear Collections
• Designer Sampling– Aum Couture, Chaudry, Cut Cute Couture, Mahi Gold, Saivana, Sunset Road

AccessoriesTheShow
• 1,400+ Juried Accessories Lines
• Designer Sampling– 1928 Jewelry, Anna Pellissari, Abra Couture Jewelry, Charles Albert, Cristina V., Dandy, Elements/Jill Schwartz Inc., House of Papillion, Mr & Mrs, SAAKO, Shawl Smith London, Taylor and Tessier, Veja Mate, Wimberly…

Fame
• 600+ Junior & Young Contemporary Lines
• Designer Sampling– Cecico, Dylan & Rose, Hollywood Mirror, …Lost, Nine West, Ocean Drive, Skies Are Blue

For more details please visit : BJI Fashion’s S/S collection at Moda Manhattan @ Fibre2fashion

Paul White named as VP at Family Dollar

2011-12-21T02:57:00.000-08:00

Family Dollar Stores Inc. announced that it has named Paul White to the position of Executive Vice President – Chief Merchandising Officer. Mr. White will report to Michael Bloom, President and Chief Operating Officer.

“Through Paul’s leadership and strategic vision, Family Dollar has created a compelling mix of discretionary merchandise which has led to a more fun place to shop for our customers,” said Mr. Bloom. “Paul’s promotion will help us continue to broaden our appeal and deliver greater value to our customers.”

Mr. White joined Family Dollar in 2011 as Senior Vice President, Apparel, Home and Seasonal. Before joining the Company, he served as the past president, CEO, and director of Goody’s, LLC. where he refocused the merchandising and marketing strategies on the core customer while leading the company’s exit from bankruptcy.

Other retail experience includes senior merchandising leadership roles at Shopko Stores and The May Department Stores Company.

For more details please visit : Paul White named as VP at Family Dollar @ Fibre2fashion

Little ones to knock Next door for Christmas collection

2011-12-20T05:00:00.000-08:00

British fashion and home retailer Next have launched their children's Christmas fancy dress in time for the festive season. Kids will love the range of Christmas pyjamas, winter knitwear as well as fun fancy dress costumes.

For the little ones there are reindeer booties and elf pram boots as well as Santa dresses and elf outfits in newborn sizes. Children can enjoy dressing up as angels, Christmas fairies and Santa's little helpers; perfect for Christmas parties, school play costumes and festive fun.

Seasonal sleepwear includes robin and penguin pyjamas, girls' and boys' penguin slippers and bed socks. Or for winter casuals, Next's fairisle cardigans, knitted trapper hats and reindeer Christmas jumpers are proving to be a big hit.

Children can also decorate their rooms in time for Christmas with next.co.uk's range of homeware, including Christmas pudding doorstops, Santa's sacks and Christmas stockings. Not to mention "Santa Stop Here!" duvet sets which look great with Next's range of children's bedroom furniture.

For more details please visit : Little ones to knock Next door for Christmas collection @ Fibre2fashion

Virtual Greats creates partnership for Rocawear

2011-12-19T02:28:00.000-08:00

Rocawear will introduce a selection of their instantly recognizable, sizzling winter styles to a virtual world for the first time in VIE: Virtual Island of Entertainment, enVie Interactive LLC announced.

Virtual Greats, the world's leading virtual goods and sales distribution agency, created this partnership that marks the first clothing line set to deliver diverse styles to VIE.

"Guests of VIE can expect trendsetting fashion from a wide variety of top companies and designers as one of the many luxuries afforded to them when visiting the island," said Stacey Hirata, President, enVie Interactive. "

"Rocawear is a brand with global appeal. This partnership brings their unique line of fashion into a virtual world for the first time delivering the hottest styles and expanding variety for our guests to express themselves."

"The Rocawear consumer has responded favorably to our online initiatives and we find that they are depending on the internet more and more for shopping and entertainment, so the gaming aspect is a natural progression for us. We couldn't be more excited to partner with VIE in the virtual goods space..." states Jameel Spencer, EVP Marketing.

VIE, a 3D virtual world with social game elements, is set on an island where people can meet, play and indulge through live events, games, quests and mysterious adventures. Developed and published by enVie Interactive LLC, VIE is currently in open beta.

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Warm Winter Hurts New Wave

2011-12-19T02:14:00.000-08:00

New Wave Group's performance so far in the fourth quarter differs from what has been previously projected. The previous forecast, published in the interim report for the third quarter of 2011, was as follows: “For 2011 we expect a higher sales turnover and a somewhat better result than the 2010 outcome. "

"Incoming deliveries will be moved forward since the Chinese New Year occurs already in January 2012, which means that our stock levels will be higher than normal at the end of the financial year.”

”The Group’s turnover and result has been affected negatively by a weaker development than expected in its subsidiary, Orrefors Kosta Boda AB, during the fall. The Group has now published a forcible package of measures for this company which includes a workforce reduction of approximately 115 employees.

However, the greatest impact on the result is the warm winter so far which, among other things, has affected the order stock and sales of underwear, winter clothing and warmer types of working cloths negatively during the fourth quarter. The Group believes that part of the lower turnover can be recovered during the first quarter of the financial year 2012”, says Torsten Jansson, CEO.

In view of these circumstances, the forecast for 2011 is revised in the way that the turnover and result for 2011 will be somewhat below the outcome in 2010. Measured in local currencies, we foresee a higher turnover for the financial year 2011 compared to the outcome in 2010.

For more details please visit : Warm Winter Hurts New Wave @ Fibre2fashion

Ritesh Deshmukh launches new Celio flagship store

2011-12-17T02:13:00.000-08:00

Keeping abreast with the urban universe and modernization of Men's clothing, Celio the leading apparel Menswear brand from France unlocked the doors to its flagship store at Linking Road, Mumbai. The evening saw a host of models along with Bollywood actor Ritesh Deshmukh walking the ramp with the help of a walking stick and sporting a trendy jacket from the CELIO Club Line.

Spread across 5500 sq ft the flagship store is entirely dedicated to men and offers unique Celio style which is a mélange of trend setting apparel for all occasions. Capturing the varied hues and moods of the young urban man, the flagship store displays a blend of quirky, suave and sophisticated apparel.

The French inspired design concept offers a comfortable ambiance for its customers where they can surf the net on their gadgets and hydrate at the unique Aqua Bar on the first level which offers a wide variety of French H2O, thus making the overall shopping experience relaxing and enjoyable.

Apart the Celio Collection Rouge and the very slick Celio Club, the store will also stock a limited collection of CELIO T-Shirts adding that much desired splash of color and exuberance to your wardrobe.

The French inspired evening began with host giving a delightful introduction to CELIO* followed by a sundown fashion show with a bevy of male models walking to the foot stomping tunes dressed from head to toe in CELIO's exclusive Club Line and premium apparel and accessories from the brand's Autumn Winter 2011 collection.

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Brooks Sports seizes counterfeit products

2011-12-15T04:49:00.000-08:00

In early 2011 Brooks Sports Inc., suspected counterfeit product was being actively imported into and sold in Australia by retailer Paul’s Warehouse. In response, Brooks filed an action with the Federal Court of Australia to seize all suspected inventory for authenticity testing without prior notice to the retailer.

The following investigation by Brooks confirmed more than 700 pairs of shoes were not genuine and obtained from a factory not authorized by Brooks. The resulting settlement ensured additional faulty product was not sold to Australian consumers by requiring all inventory to be returned and a substantial sum be paid to Brooks.

“Brooks has built a global reputation for providing consumers with the highest quality performance running footwear and apparel,” said David Bohan, Brooks Chief Operating Officer. “The trademarks, technology and designs of our products communicate our brand promise and value at first glance, and because of this, Brooks will vigorously defend its brand and take all necessary actions against those violating our marks.”

For more details please visit : Brooks Sports seizes counterfeit products @ Fibre2fashion

Indian retailer The Bombay Store plans global exposure

2011-12-14T04:42:00.000-08:00

The Bombay Store, which set standards for the swadeshi movement in India more than a century ago, hopes to introduce more signature stores and spread its legacy far and beyond to all the fashion hubs around the globe.

Established in 1906 as the Bombay Swadeshi Co-operative Store Co. Ltd. by the great Indian patriot Bal Gangadhar Tilak, along with eminent businessman Munmohandas Ramji in 1906, the classy retail store epitomizes Indian panache.

With the Indian retail industry entering a new era, the retail firm is in the midst of change and is even open to foreign investment.

Speaking to fibre2fashion, Mr. Asim Dalal, Managing Director of The Bombay Store, said, “The whole world is opening up and we need to change with the times. The new generation prefers to make their purchases online through their PCs. Hence, business will change.”

Talking about plans to seek funds from overseas, he said, “We are not immediately seeking international funds, but we are not averse to the idea of getting foreign investment in future.”

For more details please visit : Indian retailer The Bombay Store plans global exposure @ Fibre2fashion

Delhi fashion gala marks M&S' Tenth Anniversary in India

2011-12-14T04:18:00.000-08:00

Marks & Spencer celebrated its tenth year of trading in India with a special fashion gala unveiling its latest winter collections at its Connaught Place store in Delhi.

Bollywood actress Kalki had joined Marks & Spencer Reliance India CEO Martin Jones and his team to mark the occasion with an exclusive catwalk show. Over 200 guests attended the gala which showcased this season's latest looks and must-have pieces from across M&S' popular clothing brands. Some of the well known faces comprised Mrs. Neila Devi Kapoor wife of late Mr. Shammi Kapoor and prominent models like Sachin Khurana, Himani Thapa and Kajal Srivastava.

Speaking from the Connaught Place store, Martin Jones said: "The last decade has been an incredible journey for Marks & Spencer in India and we're delighted to mark this important milestone in Delhi where we started 10 years ago. Tonight we've been able to celebrate how far we've come by showcasing the very best of our fashion collections, in one of our newest stores. We're continuing to grow our business in India and are looking forward to the next 10 years and beyond."

For more details please visit : Delhi fashion gala marks M&S' tenth anniversary in India @ Fibre2fashion

Bangladesh Garment Exports Sustain Growth Momentum

2011-12-13T02:01:00.000-08:00

Bangladesh’s knitwear and woven garment exports were able to sustain growth momentum during the initial five months of the current fiscal that began on July 1, even though the eurozone crisis has started affecting the Bangladeshi industries and exports of some of the sectors witnessed a fall due to declining orders from European nations.

Bangladesh’s knitwear exports grew to four billion USD during July-November period, registering a rise of 13.14 percent year-on-year, the Export Promotion Bureau statistics showed. Woven garment exports during the period grew to US$ 3.57 billion, registering a rise of 23.64 percent year-on-year.

However, the country’s overall exports slumped by 18 percent to US$ 1.60 billion in November compared to previous month. Although this was 2.4 percent more when compared to November 2010, it failed to meet the monthly target by 16.95 percent.

Based on the latest data, the Commerce Ministry claimed that they have yet not missed on the export growth target and in spite of overall fall in exports, if the country’s key sector continues to post positive export growth till close of the current fiscal, they would be able to achieve their export target for the year.

For more details please visit : Bangladesh garment exports sustain growth momentum @ Fibre2fashion

French Lingerie Maker Lejaby Gets Second Takeover Bid

2011-12-13T01:51:00.001-08:00

French lingerie maker Lejaby, which was put into administration in October this year, has got a second takeover bid. The bid has been placed by a UK-registered company, Pacific Junction Corporation, on behalf of an unidentified French firm that is currently being established.

Under the bid, the French company proposes to retain 220 of Lejaby’s 450 employees. Since the bid has been submitted after the November 30 deadline, a bankruptcy judge will decide on whether to receive the new offer.

The first bid was from Abcia, a France-based pension fund, which promised a restructuring plan to save 135 of the 450 staff employed by the lingerie house.

The bids are scheduled to be examined by the commercial court of Lyon on December 22 this year.

Lejaby shut three of its four French manufacturing units at the end of 2010. It registered a loss of euro 2.7 million (US$ 3.6 million) during financial year 2010-11. The company also cut nearly 200 jobs due to restructuring and shifting of production to North Africa.

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Sports Brand Under Armour to Outfit Tough Mudder

2011-12-12T04:35:00.000-08:00

Tough Mudder and Under Armour announced a multi-year partnership that will start in January 2012. The global partnership designates Under Armour as the “Official Outfitter” the 35-event worldwide Tough Mudder series and title sponsor of events in London and Maryland. The Tough Mudder powered by Under Armour events will take place in London, May 12-13, and in Fall 2012 in Maryland.

As part of the partnership, Under Armour and Tough Mudder will design a new obstacle that will be incorporated into all the 2012 events. In addition, with the help of Under Armour’s training specialists, Tough Mudder will develop a custom training program to prepare future participants for the unique rigors of the event. The program will be available through the Web sites and Facebook pages of each brand.

“Tough Mudder is excited to partner with Under Armour, a brand that is the epitome of ‘tough,’” said Will Dean, CEO and Co-Founder of Tough Mudder LLC. “We believe this is a perfect partnership between the two brands, aligning the ultimate performance apparel with one of the most recognized, award-winning endurance series in the world.”

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Bangladesh Should seek duty free access for clothing to US

2011-12-09T01:47:00.000-08:00

The Bangladeshi government should push for duty and quota free access to the US – the biggest global clothing importing country, attendees of a dialogue on upcoming world Trade Organisation (WTO) Ministerial: Challenges for Bangladesh said.

They strongly lobbied for political action on part of the Government for getting duty and quota free access to the US markets during the forum organized at a City Convention centre by the national think-tank – Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD).

While presenting a keynote paper during the dialogue session, an eminent fellow of the CPD, Debapriya Bhattacharyya said that Bangladesh should now start concentrating on "second-generation" issues ahead of duty preferences including rules of origin, non-tariff measures and other regulations. Facilities pertaining to such issues may aid Bangladesh to boost its trade and exports, he said.

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Forecasts of Future of Office Fashion at Park Avenue show

2011-12-09T01:30:00.000-08:00

Park Avenue, one of India's leading apparel brands from the Raymond Group organized a fashion show in the city New Delhi, to bring to the ramp the future of office wear over the next two seasons.

With Soha Ali Khan as the show-stopper sporting an eveningwear dress gracefully, the brand showcased its men's, women's, accessory and its new Dress Casual range, for Autumn Winter'11 & Autumn Winter' 12 collections, which were high on style in royal hues.

This was second in the series of fashion shows organized by Park Avenue. The first show was at Mumbai and attracted key stylists and designers from across the city. These shows follow the brand's recent redefinition of its identity and extending of its apparel range beyond formal apparel and accessories like ties and cufflinks to office casuals and related accessories like sunglasses. The women's wear range recently announced the launch of scarves and an interesting 30 ways to tie the scarf.

Park Avenue celebrates 25 years of success and style for men and women with these shows.

Mr Shreyas Joshi, President - Apparel, Raymond Limited said, "Park Avenue has been a trendsetter in the Indian apparel industry in terms of product and range innovation. Be it autofit moisture-management trousers or non-iron or anti-UV or temperature-control or pure white crystalline shirts, trousers, Park Avenue has been pioneering trends in the Indian apparel industry.

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MoJo Now Produces HadleyStilwell Fleece Top

2011-12-08T02:27:00.000-08:00

HadleyStilwell, designer of unique tailored and professional clothing for breastfeeding mothers, is pleased to announce that American MoJo is now manufacturing the Fleece Lounging and Co-Sleeping Top.

The Polartec stretch fleece lounging top doubles as a co-sleeping shirt for easy breastfeeding while keeping mom's top half warm during the cool months. Originally designed for co-sleeping and lounging at home, the fleece top is also a perfect layer to discreetly nurse outdoors, making it a versatile gift this holiday season.

American MoJo is a social venture that addresses the issues facing poverty-stricken single mothers by creating sustainable employment opportunities in the apparel manufacturing sector.

By partnering with MoJo on fleece top production, HadleyStilwell is contributing towards providing these mothers with liveable salaries, a chance at a career path, and freedom from the prohibitive daycare and health care costs that keep so many mothers from re-entering the work force and being able to support themselves and the families that need them. A Fleece Lounging and Co-Sleeping Top is a gift that truly gives back to other families.

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PacSun Posts Q3 Results - Will Shut 175-200 Stores

2011-12-08T02:05:00.000-08:00

Pacific Sunwear of California, Inc. announced the completion of extensive negotiations with landlords that will result in the closure of approximately 175-200 underperforming stores within the next 14 months.

The Company also announced the completion of a five-year, $100 million revolving credit facility with Wells Fargo Capital Finance and a five-year, $60 million senior secured term loan funded by Golden Gate Capital, a leading private equity firm with extensive experience in the retail sector.

"The combination of these transactions greatly enhances our financial and operating position, and is another critical step forward as we work to re-establish PacSun as a leading specialty retailer across the U.S.," said Gary H. Schoenfeld, President and Chief Executive Officer.

"With the support from all of our major landlords, we can now focus on our targeted base of 550-600 better performing stores and our enhanced merchandising and marketing strategies for becoming the preferred destination among teens and young adults for great style and great brands."

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Mama Said series by Outstanding Apparel

2011-12-07T02:56:00.000-08:00

Outstanding Apparel the theme-based clothing company is at it again. This time they are using humor to get the point across. Cornelius Davis, CEO believes laughter is good for the soul and their latest design is aimed at getting people to do just that.

The company announced the release of its first design which is part of entire “Mama Said” t-shirt series. “The shirts feature funny captions laced with a touch of mama’s wisdom” said Davis. These shirts display some of the most famous one-liners mothers have ever shared.

“This is a new element for us considering most of our themes are rather serious in nature. We want to stay creative as possible and keep things fresh for our customers. We know how much people like to laugh pr be entertained so from a market perspective this design just made sense. I hope people have as much wearing them as we did designing them.”

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Timbers, Adidas Launch Retro-Inspired Third Kit for 2012

2011-12-07T02:44:00.000-08:00

The Portland Timbers and adidas unveiled the team's official third uniform design for the 2012 season. The retro-inspired jersey is produced from 100 percent recycled materials and was designed and manufactured in Portland.

Timbers defender David Horst and midfielder Darlington Nagbe revealed the new look during a special unveiling event in the KeyBank Club at JELD-WEN Field on Tuesday morning.

"One of the greatest strengths of the Timbers is the rich history of the club," said Merritt Paulson, president of the Timbers. "With this third kit, we are paying homage to the teams and players that inspired our city to become Soccer City, USA."

To celebrate the launch of the new look for 2012, the Timbers and adidas have created 2,012 limited-edition gift sets that include an authentic third jersey and a unique Timbers scarf, which is made of 100 percent recycled cotton. The sets, which also include a collectible gift box featuring a photo collage of historic Timbers images, are available exclusively at the adidas Timbers Team Store at JELD-WEN Field and online for the next six days. The limited-edition jersey box sets are sequentially numbered for further collectability.

Replica Timbers third jerseys will be available in early 2012.

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Mandhana to Enhance Garment Production Capacity

2011-12-06T02:00:00.000-08:00

Mumbai-based Mandhana Industries is enhancing its garment production capacity by setting up two new garment production facilities in Maharashtra.

Presently, the firm already operates four garment units in Tumkur and Peenya in Bangalore, with an overall production capacity of 3.6 million pieces per year.

However, even while operating at their fullest strength, these units are not being able to meet the demand from its clients, and the firm outsources around one-fourth of its requirements from vendors.

The Rs. 8.4 billion company has decided to invest Rs. 1.5 billion for setting up two new plants in Baramati and Tarapur in Maharashtra, and has already allocated Rs. 700 million for the same.

The two plants are likely to commence operations in March or April next year and it would boost the firm’s production capacity by almost 2.5-3 times.

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Charming Shoppes Plans to Divest Fashion Bug Biz

2011-12-06T01:50:00.000-08:00

Charming Shoppes Inc reported sales and operating results for the three and nine month periods ended October 29, 2011. Additionally, the Company announced that it is undertaking a comprehensive strategic review of its operations to determine how best to enhance shareholder value. The Company also announced that it has decided to divest its Fashion Bug business and accelerate the growth of its Lane Bryant flagship brand.

For the third quarter ended October 29, 2011, the Company reported net sales of $429.7 million, compared to $463.6 million for the prior year period. Comparable store sales for the third quarter decreased 4% compared to the prior year period and included a flat comparable store sales result for Lane Bryant. Adjusted EBITDA for the quarter increased 100% to $8.0 million or 1.9% of sales.

This compares to Adjusted EBITDA of $4.0 million or 0.9% of sales in the prior year period, reflecting an improvement of $4.0 million. On a GAAP basis, the Company reported a net loss of $(13.0) million, or $(0.11) per diluted share for the third quarter, compared to a net loss of $(18.8) million or $(0.16) per diluted share for the third quarter of the prior year. On a non-GAAP basis, excluding restructuring and other charges, net loss per diluted share was $(0.08) for the third quarter, compared to a net loss per diluted share of $(0.13) in the third quarter of the prior year.

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AHEAD to Help Anchor Apparel Section @ PGA

2011-12-05T04:17:00.000-08:00

PGA Golf Exhibitions and AHEAD, a leading designer and marketer of branded headwear, apparel and golf accessories, announced the continued support of the PGA Merchandise Show. The AHEAD Men's apparel line, AHEAD Headwear, AHEAD Accessories and the Kate Lord women's collection will be attending the 2012 PGA Merchandise Show, Jan. 26-28 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla. AHEAD has participated in the PGA Merchandise Show since the company's inception in 1996.

"The PGA Show has always been a great venue for us to showcase our entire line of products and meet with our customers," said Ken Shwartz, President, AHEAD. "It is amazing how supportive our customers have been throughout the years. Our first show we had an 8 x 10 booth and just sold hats, and now we have grown into one of the largest and busiest booths at the PGA Show.

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Linebacker Jonathan Signs up as Brand Envoy For JACO

2011-12-02T01:15:00.000-08:00

Glenn Robinson, Chief Executive Officer of JACO, the elite performance sports brand that designs apparel for high performance hybrid training, announced that the NFL's Jonathan Vilma, linebacker for the Super Bowl XLIV Champions, the New Orleans Saints, has joined JACO as its newest Brand Ambassador.

Vilma joins Team JACO just as the company prepares for global expansion, as well as the debut of a new line of athletic apparel that covers training needs from head-to-toe. Vilma will be among the very first to reveal and wear the new line of athletic wear slated for 2012 release, including new, yet-to-be-released JACO athletic footwear tailored specifically for hybrid training.

"I discovered JACO after seeing it on some of the MMA guys, and I tried it, both in training and just in wearing it around in everyday life, and it performs," said Vilma. "For my NFL workouts, JACO gives me the smooth fit that all athletes want, but it also allows for motion and movement, not restricting working muscles, which is so important in professional sports. I like it, it looks sharp, and I can relate to JACO. I think it has great potential if we put in the hard work, and since Glenn Robinson is backing it, I think the sky is the limit with this company."

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Home Of Pashmina Launches Scarves Line for Men

2011-12-02T01:00:00.000-08:00

HOP Brand from Home Of Pashmina is the defacto standard for Fine Cashmere Pashminas worldwide. Designed in USA and made in Asia, these Pashminas are very popular among all age groups. HOP brand carries quality Cashmere and Silk Cashmere Pashminas that are both warm and stylish exactly true to their tag line "Pamper Yourself In Style".

Up till now HOP Cashmere brand was catering to mainly women clients with its beautiful Pashminas, however on popular demand, Home Of Pashmina is introducing a new Mens Cashmere Scarves collection. Made with 100% Pure Cashmere, these scarves will be available in various designs - namely Cashmere Plaids, Stripes and Solid Colors.

Each HOP scarf is made with 100 grams (3.5 Ounces) of Grade A Cashmere in thick 4 Ply weave, 12 inch by 66 inch or 72 inch in size and finished with 4 inch tassels. So far they have 5 unique plaid designs, 3-4 stripe designs and some solid colors that are sure to attract a lot of attention from professionals of all ages.

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Sportswear Inc Goes Vintage With New Distressed Shirt Designs

2011-11-30T00:58:00.000-08:00

Sportswear Inc, the parent company of Prep Sportswear, and the largest e-commerce provider of print-on-demand, customizable apparel serving consumers, retailers, media properties, and school and collegiate athletic departments has expanded its exclusive fan wear designs to include new vintage-style, distressed designs.

“Our goal is to provide our customer with the largest variety online of customizable designs,” said Stephanie German, Art Director at Sportswear Inc. “These latest graphic designs expand our offering bringing students, fans, and alumni everything from classic and traditional sports designs to popular, retro-inspired designs. Our vintage designs give each shirt a unique, worn-in and well-loved look.”

The new retro-inspired designs are available on short sleeve and long sleeve t-shirts and can be customized to feature the shopper’s favorite sport or activity, graduation year, player number, and more. Vintage, customizable designs can be found on apparel items for high schools, teams, colleges, military bases, police and fire departments, national parks, states, and countries.

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Infinite Possibilities With Fluid Silhouettes at H&M

2011-11-29T02:22:00.000-08:00

Tailored and fluid: these are the silhouettes that count at Hennes & Mauritz AB (H&M) this spring, with a mix of modern tailoring and romantic femininity that bring infinite possibilities for personal style. The sharp white suit is a key statement, softened with a jersey vest top underneath and worn with 50’s style brogues.

For a softer shape, there are kimono-style draped jackets and wrap dresses, with wide-leg trousers anchoring the trend for light volume. Mix and match the pieces in a playful way to create an individual look, finished with accessories like bangles and sunglasses in brilliant white.

"I love the well dressed, grown up mood of the season that is still easy to wear and that can be styled in so many different ways. New fabrics play an important part this season and add something new to existing shapes," says H&M’s head of design, Ann-Sofie Johansson

SILHOUETTE: Tailored and fluid

COLOURS: White and neutrals worn with fruit coloured accents like yellow, orange or apple green, alongside soft shades such as apricot and blue.....

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Bestseller Starts New Store in Kurla – Mumbai, India

2011-11-29T02:14:00.000-08:00

Vero Moda, Jack & Jones and ONLY increase their presence in the Mumbai/Thane area with the launch of their twelfth store at Phoenix Market City Mall, Kurla. The store would house their brands Jack & Jones, Vero Moda, ONLY and Pieces.

Phoenix Market City, touted to be an upstage destination in the suburbs, ensures that consumers won’t stand a single chance to miss our brands at the mall.

The store, 7825 sq feet in size, houses men’s wear brand Jack & Jones and women’s wear brands ONLY & Vero Moda and accessory brand Pieces. The store interiors are minamilistic yet glamorous much like the outlets across the globe. Careful detailing has been put in, right from visual merchandizing to the decor to ensuring our patrons have the best European shopping experience.

Vineet Gautam, Country Head, Bestseller India says, “Our brands are synonymous with quality, individuality and style. Our focus has always been to create an international shopping experience for all our customers and what better place than Phoenix Market City in suburban Mumbai.

The exposure to International fashion that the customer can experience through our brands Jack & Jones, Vero Moda, ONLY & Pieces is immense and that’s what we want the customer to feel and get them back again and again to us”.

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SPACECAT Designs Deepfold & Kino Shorts for Yoga

2011-11-28T00:52:00.001-08:00

The environmentally conscious sportswear company SPACECAT INC introduces its unique and versatile line of shorts for women, taking sports activities to new levels of fun, comfort and sexiness. Owner, Japanese clothing designer Yumi Miyanishi, and internationally known Certified Ashtanga Yoga teacher Kino Macgregor united forces to create a new type of yoga wear called the Deepfold and the Kino Shorts, thus reinventing the common-place sports garment often seen at yoga studios and elsewhere.

Says Macgregor: “I love to wear shorts while I practice Ashtanga Yoga, and it has helped me develop much more inner strength. Instead of relying on the fabric to prevent slipping I have to find the strength from within. I also love bright colors and fun patterns, and I wear these colorful shorts so often that people asked me if I would one day make my own. So now I am happy to introduce these fun Yoga shorts in two styles designed by SPACECAT.”

They are perfect for yoga, skateboarding, rollerblading, running, biking, working out at the gym and even sexy new trends like pole dancing. SPACECAT uses technologically advanced textiles, such as the moisture-wicking Supplex, which feels as soft as cotton but prevents stickiness during perspiration, and a high-performance lining called Coolmax for faster drying and a cooling effect during the activities of today’s women.

Read more at : SPACECAT Designs Deepfold & Kino Shorts for Yoga @ Fibre2fashion

Landmark International to launch Lipsy outlets in Middle East

2011-11-27T22:52:00.001-08:00

Landmark International, a subsidiary of Landmark Group, has inked a multi-territory deal with British fashion label Lipsy to launch the brand in some of the major Middle East markets such as Qatar, Bahrain, UAE and Lebanon.

As per the deal, it is proposed to launch the first Lipsy outlets in many Middle East countries during early next year.

Landmark International already runs franchise outlets for retail chains like Aftershock, Reiss, Koton and New Look in the region. The new collaboration to launch Lipsy’s outlets has further enhanced the company’s focus on managing and developing a portfolio of international labels.

Lipsy, which is amongst the UK’s most rapidly growing young fashion label, was acquired by Next Plc, a British retailer in 2008. As a rapidly growing celebrity fashion brand, Lipsy generates styles that are in fashion and which are sold across the globe.

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Cambodia’s Garment, Textile Exports on Possitive

2011-11-23T22:44:00.000-08:00

A positive trend has been witnessed in garment and textile exports from Cambodia, till October this year. The Kingdom’s garment and textile exports, with a year-on-year rise of over 30 percent equalling to US$ 880 million, surged to US$ 3.47 billion, the Ministry of Commerce figures revealed.

As stated by the Ministry officials, garments continue to be in demand in the European Union and in the United States in spite of the two western economies being confronted with economic downturn and sovereign debt crisis. Being low-priced is a key factor which has helped in sustenance of the Kingdom’s garment and textiles industry.

Kong Putheara, Director of the Commerce Ministry’s Department of Statistics said the Kingdom’s garment and textile industry caters to the needs of ordinary low and medium income group people, and added that though earnings of people in this class was slightly hit by the debt crisis, the low-cost of products have helped to sustain the buying power of this class.

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Sri Lankan garment industry unaffected by Western economic crises

2011-11-23T03:38:00.000-08:00

Sri Lankan apparel industry has remained unaffected by the financial crisis that has gripped some of the Western nations, British High Commissioner to Sri Lanka, John Rankin has said.

Addressing the annual general meeting (AGM) of the Sri Lanka Apparel Exporters’ Association (SLAEA), he said in spite of the debt crisis affecting some of the Western economies, UK still remains Sri Lanka’s second-most leading trading partner in terms of volume and added that the prospects for mutual trade between the two economies remains positive.

He stated that Sri Lanka can establish itself as a logistics centre for garment producers all across the region.

He revealed that there are more than 100 firms in Sri Lanka that have a UK connection as they have clothing majors like Tesco, Next, Marks and Spencer and Triumph as their importers. Moreover, UK firms continue to view Sri Lanka as a key sourcing destination for importing premium quality clothing at reasonable prices.

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Li-Ning and C&A going ‘toxic-free’

2011-11-21T22:41:00.001-08:00

Greenpeace welcomed the 'Joint Roadmap' (1) published by international clothing companies Adidas, H&M, Nike and Puma, as an important step towards the elimination of all releases of hazardous substances from the brands' supply chains and products by 2020. Greenpeace also welcomed moves by fast-fashion retailer C&A and Chinese sportswear brand Li-Ning, whose individual 'Detox' commitments (2) allowed for their credible participation in the Roadmap.

"Now that fashion leaders have sketched out their designs for a toxic-free future, they need to transform these into ready-to-wear collections that will bring about large-scale change in the fashion sector," commented Martin Hojsik, Detox Campaign Coordinator at Greenpeace International.

The Joint Roadmap outlines how the companies will deliver against their 'Detox' commitments (3) and includes details on the development of tools to monitor the release of hazardous chemicals, green chemistry initiatives and pilot projects for the elimination of certain chemicals. However, Greenpeace is challenging all of the companies to respond with more urgency to the problem of toxic water pollution, by publishing shorter and more concrete timelines for the elimination of the most hazardous chemicals (4).

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Luxury & Elegance in Zegna Holiday Collection : Its Awesome

2011-11-20T22:13:00.001-08:00

Ermenegildo Zegna launches holiday collection. Exquisite leather wallets, alligator and calfskin bags, handcrafted leather accessories with classic engraved emblems. These simple and stylish Christmas gifts are specifically designed for today’s discerning man. The Ermenegildo Zegna holiday collection includes a carefully selected mix of fine leather accessories, cashmere-lined slippers, contemporary bags, ultra-light rubber-soled shoes and ankle boots that are perfect compliments to any winter wardrobe.

The complete line of Ermenegildo Zegna leather goods and accessories features carefully selected premium leathers that provide unparalleled softness and contemporary finishes for a sophisticated personal style.

For the man who appreciates discreet elegance at work, play or on the go, Zegna proposes its new iPad sleeve in genuine dark brown deerskin leather with anti-scratch suede lining and the classic Ermenegildo Zegna logo in soft leather. Alternatively, consider a leather key case, a vertical wallet with 12 credit card slots or Zegna’s hand-stitched deerskin gloves with grey cashmere lining. All of which are available in dark chocolate brown deerskin and display the hallmark quality and excellent workmanship of Zegna’s leather accessories.

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Michael Kramer appointed as COO of J. C. Penney Company Inc

2011-11-15T02:23:00.000-08:00

J. C. Penney Company Inc, announced that Michael W. Kramer has been named chief operating officer, effective Dec. 5, 2011. In this role, Mr. Kramer will be responsible for Finance, Investor Relations, Corporate Strategy, and Information Technology. He will report to Chief Executive Officer Ron Johnson.

Mr. Kramer is a seasoned retail executive with nearly 20 years of executive leadership experience and a track record of building highly innovative organizations focused on emerging consumer trends and markets. Since 2008, he has been president and chief executive officer of Kellwood Company, where he oversaw a portfolio of premier fashion brands, including Scotch & Soda, Vince, Rebecca Taylor, ADAM, BLK DNM, David Meister and XOXO, among many others. Prior to that, he was executive vice president and chief financial officer at Abercrombie & Fitch. From 2000 to 2005, he was at Apple, Inc., where, as chief financial officer of Apple Retail, he worked directly under Mr. Johnson.

"Mike is an extremely talented executive, and I am thrilled to be working with him again," Mr. Johnson said. "In building our senior management team, we have targeted leaders, like Mike, with imagination as well as deep and diverse skills. His long experience in senior operational and financial positions at leading retailers, as well as his most recent role as the CEO of a large, diversified wholesale company serving the department and specialty store industry, makes him uniquely well-suited for this role. Mike will help ensure that J. C. Penney is a strong partner to our suppliers, which will be essential to our success as we set out to re-imagine the department store experience."

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Kohl's' CEO Discusses Q3 2011 Results

2011-11-15T01:54:00.000-08:00

Kohl's Corporation reported results for the fiscal period ended October 29, 2011.

Third Quarter Results
Kohl's Corporation reported third quarter diluted earnings per share increased 40 percent to $0.80. Net income for the quarter increased 20 percent to $211 million, compared to $176 million ($0.57 per diluted share) a year ago. Net sales were $4.4 billion, an increase of 3.8 percent over the comparable prior year quarter. Comparable store sales for the quarter increased 2.1 percent.

On a year-to-date basis, diluted earnings per share increased 26 percent to $2.56. Net income was $711 million, compared with $626 million ($2.03 per diluted share) for the first nine months of fiscal 2010. Net sales were $12.8 billion, an increase of 3.5 percent. Year-to-date comparable store sales increased 1.7 percent.

Kevin Mansell, Kohl's chairman, president and chief executive officer, said, "I am extremely pleased with our ability to deliver strong net income and earnings per share growth in a challenging sales environment. Our gross margin rate increased over last year as a result of our increased penetration of private and exclusive brands and disciplined inventory management. We are pleased with the expense management discipline across the company that allowed us to grow our expenses less than we originally planned."

Mansell added, "The launch of our Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony brands during the quarter met our aggressive sales plans. We expect our collection of powerful brands supported by significant marketing investments, especially in broadcast and digital media, to deliver a strong Holiday season."

Quarterly Dividend Declared

On November 9, 2011, Kohl's Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.25 per share of Kohl's common stock. The dividend is payable December 28, 2011 to shareholders of record at the close of business on December 7, 2011.

Store Update

Kohl's opened 40 stores during 2011, including 31 during the third quarter, and now has 1,127 stores in 49 states, compared with 1,089 stores at the same time last year. The Company completed the remodel of 15 stores during the third quarter, bringing the total number of stores remodeled in 2011 to 100.

Earnings Guidance

For the fourth quarter, Kohl's expects total sales to increase between 4 and 6 percent and comparable store sales to increase between 2 and 4 percent. Gross margin as a percent of sales is expected to change between (10) and 10 basis points. Selling, general and administrative expenses are expected to increase between 5 and 6 percent. Assuming share repurchases of approximately $300 million in the fourth quarter, achieving these assumptions would result in earnings per diluted share of $1.93 to $2.04 for the fourth quarter.

As a result of its third quarter performance and its fourth quarter assumptions, Kohl's is increasing its fiscal 2011 guidance from $4.34 to $4.49 per diluted share to $4.41 to $4.52 per diluted share.

Based in Menomonee Falls, Wis., Kohl's is a family-focused, value-oriented specialty department store offering moderately priced, exclusive and national brand apparel, shoes, accessories, beauty and home products in an exciting shopping environment.

-Kohl's Corporation

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Surprise!!! Cricketer Zaheer Khan zooms with Sher Singh

2011-11-14T02:52:00.000-08:00

Trendsetters and fashion followers can now buy India’s latest style sensation, Sher Singh, delivered quickly and at no cost to their home or office anywhere in India. The executives behind Exclusively.in, one of the world’s leading online retailers of Indian fashion announced the launch of Sher Singh, a contemporary range of apparel for men and women.

Cricket hero Zaheer Khan is brand ambassador and part owner of the brand.

Designed as a collaboration between global design experts from New York and New Delhi, Sher Singh is the world’s first online clothing brand from India which embodies contemporary Indian concepts using world-class international quality and designs.

The website, features a constantly growing range of lifestyle products, which include tees, trousers, polos, shirts, dresses, skirts, saris, tunics and other fashionable garments for style-conscious men and women looking to make a statement, whether at work or on the weekend.

Sunjay Guleria, Co-Founder and CEO, said, “Sher Singh was conceived with a simple mission in mind: present a stylish, world-class Indian lifestyle clothing brand to global audiences, and have it stand toe-to-toe with the best of them. We believe that India’s time has come to emerge, not just as a producer of high-quality garments to the world, but as a style leader with a globally recognized brand of its own. We are delighted and proud to launch our first line - CRICKET by Sher Singh, together with Zaheer Khan who himself embodies world-class excellence and style.”

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Debenhams Reveals Fishermen Behind New British Trend

2011-11-10T04:37:00.000-08:00

Debenhams has revealed that fishermen have been named as the driving force behind a new trend hitting the British high streets this winter.

The popularity of exciting and macho fishing television programmes such as 'Deadliest Catch' and 'Extreme Fishing with Robson Green' have made fishing cool again and transformed the image of clothing traditionally associated with seafaring pursuits.

Demand for duffle coats, cream cable knit jumpers, chunky woollen socks, stripy t-shirts, waterproof trousers and rugged has soared over the last month with further increases expected as the cold weather continues.

Currently up on the year are chunky boots (up 81 per cent), boat shoes (up 195 per cent), thick woollen socks (up 27 per cent), duffle coats (up 25 per cent), striped t-shirts (up 25 per cent), thermal underwear (up 67 per cent), waterproof trousers (up 94 per cent) and heavy knits, up 55 per cent.

Inspired by the likes of Paul Weller, David Beckham, David Cameron and Noel Gallagher, it seems British men are falling hook, line and sinker for the look.

Ruth Attridge, spokesperson for Debenhams said: "No longer just the hobby of a solitary riverbank dweller, these TV shows have made 'fisherman fashion', the humble duffle coat, waterproof trousers and obligatory chunky socks and thermals, the must have look for autumn/winter 2011.

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Express Inc Announces Changes to Board of Directors

2011-11-04T04:44:00.000-07:00

Express Inc, a specialty retail apparel chain operating over 600 stores, announced changes to its Board of Directors. Michael Weiss, the Company's President and Chief Executive Officer, and a member of the Board, has been appointed Chairman of the Board.

Mr. Weiss succeeds Mr. Stefan Kaluzny, who has resigned his position as Director and Chairman of the Board, a position he's held since July 2007, following Sycamore Partners' acquisition of a controlling interest in Mast Global Fashions, the third party apparel sourcing division of Limited Brands, Inc.

MAST Global Fashions is a sourcing agent of Express, Inc. Mr. Kaluzny is a founding partner of Sycamore Partners. Following this announcement, the Board will include six members, three of whom are independent, and each of whom possesses significant professional experience, particularly in the financial, retail and business services sectors.

"Stefan has been an exceptional Board member for Express, investing his valuable time, talent, passion and wisdom to help make Express successful, and has also been at the forefront of Express' evolution to an independent business and ultimately a public company," said Michael Weiss, president and chief executive officer, Express, Inc. "We thank Stefan for his service to Express and wish him well."

In conjunction with Mr. Weiss' appointment to Chairman, the Board has appointed Mylle H. Mangum, Director, as lead independent director.

"I welcome Mylle's appointment as lead independent director, which recognizes her significant contributions since joining our Board last year. I am confident that, in this role, she will maintain the open lines of communications we have created that best facilitate the effective operation of our Board and executive management team. We move forward with a highly talented Board, each of whom brings to our Company unique professional attributes that we expect to be highly valuable to us as we continue to execute our four pillars of growth," added Weiss.

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AAFA welcomes House vote to Repeal Withholding Requirement

2011-11-03T03:40:00.000-07:00

American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA) President and CEO Kevin M. Burke welcomed the 405-16 vote by the U.S. House of Representatives approving legislation (HR 674) that would repeal current regulations requiring federal, state, and local governments to withhold three percent of money due to government contractors until contractors have fully paid their taxes. Unless repealed, the 3% withholding requirement goes into effect on January 1, 2013. The House-passed bill now goes to the U.S. Senate, which earlier rejected a similar proposal.

“I applaud the House for lifting overly burdensome rules that seem to serve no other purpose than to threaten the jobs of hardworking Americans in the domestic U.S. textile, apparel, and footwear industry. The workers in our industry are responsible for outfitting our service men and women who protect us all around the world.

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New Winter Collections at W’s

2011-11-02T02:35:00.000-07:00

Feeling fashionable as Winter sets in is not difficult anymore. Contemporary Indian wear with fashion forward styles is the new offering from the house of W. W’s winter collection is chic, contemporary and international in its look and feel. The silhouettes inspired by international runway trends, have emphasis on out of body structure and are perfect for the Indian woman.

For the first time in India, W has launched an exclusive range of Winter Kurtas for the season. This concept has been launched specially for today’s woman who looks for winter wear options that give her the same comfort of a kurta silhouette yet be season appropriate.

Be it any season, now you can don your quintessential W kurta and style it up in your own way. Whether it’s about feeling warm in the winter or breezing through summer, W's Kurtas are now available in trendy designs, fits and combination's to help you sail through both the seasons.

Winter at W is all about an assortment of warm and winter shades to suit the. Structured jackets and the romantic capes are all designed to lift up the fashion quotient this winter.

Jacquard printed kurtas that can be teamed with leggings or semi-woolen shrugs and jackets, in a wide color palette ranging from subtle neutrals like ecru and choco brown to fashion forward shades of teal, heather grays and wine are in sync with the international run way trends.

All have come together to create an uncompromisingly stylish attire for the woman who wants to be Indian yet adopt innovative and exciting fashion this season.

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The Fashion Brand J. Crew to open its First UK Store

2011-10-31T03:16:00.000-07:00

J. Crew, the Virginia, US-based fashion brand, is planning to launch its first European store in the United Kingdom. The company has zeroed-in on Central London as a probable location for its UK store.

Earlier this year, the fashion retailer expanded its international e-commerce to include shipping to the United Kingdom, while continuing to ship anywhere in the US, Canada and Japan. The company is currently selling clothes in Britain through designer website Net-a-Porter as well as its own website.

J. Crew, a choice of US First Lady Michelle Obama, will join a list of US brands that have opened their stores in London in recent years, including Banana Republic, Forever 21 and Michael Kors.

J. Crew has 235 outlets in the US and it started expanding outside the US with a store in Canada this year. Owing to acquisition-related costs, the fashion retailer has registered a net loss of US$ 40.5 million during the initial six months of the current US financial year, as against a net income of US$ 79.6 million in last financial year.

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ADVANSA to Introduce its Latest Innovation at Two Events

2011-10-20T03:41:00.000-07:00

At Milipol in Paris and A+A in Düsseldorf, ADVANSA will introduce its latest innovation to the market; ADVANSA Thermo°Cool FR, an adaptive dual thermoregulation safety product.

In line with ADVANSA Thermo°Cool thermoregulation products, the new product, additionally to the thermoregulative benefits, has inherent Fire Retardancy properties and is specially designed for apparel applications with stringent safety regulations without compromising the thermoregulation's comfort, softness, stylishness or practicality of the product.

Tough jobs require adequate garments to protect against flame in dangerous conditions of daily work routine, but they still need to be comfortable enough to enable the wearers to focus on their everyday tasks. ADVANSA Thermo°Cool garments are known for their excellent thermoregulation properties.

The new FR product is also inherently flame retardant and self-extinguish with no-drip and is designed to meet safety standards without compromising comfort: it complies with the requirements of all major flammability standards, including EN 533 index 1 (DIN EN ISO 15025).

The flame retardant characteristics of ADVANSA Thermo°Cool FR is inherent to the fibre, meaning it will be never washed out or worn away for the lifespan of the garment. The need for complicated hazardous finishing treatments is also eliminated. The yarn for ADVANSA Thermo°Cool FR is available from Spinnerei Lampertsmühle GmbH.

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Turkish IEC to Expand Services Beyond France

2011-10-19T03:08:00.000-07:00

IEC, a woven label manufacturer based in Istanbul - Turkey, is offering its services beyond France. In the year of 2011, the Company sold quality woven labels to over 100 companies in France. The Company has done well and has decided to over its services to customers all over the world. Interested parties who would like to buy quality woven labels can visit the Company's website for more details.

IEC is a pioneer in the textile industry with over 12 years of experience. It is currently the market leader in the domestic market and it's also starting to service international markets as well.

The Company is successful due to its ability to listen to customers. It is then able to invest resources in the right technology to ensure that production lead time is as short as possible. Shorter lead time without compromising on quality is what customers are looking for. For this reason, IEC is meticulous about production schedules. The Company also invests in the latest technology to ensure speed and quality. The Company produces over 400 million woven labels in domestic and international markets.

Product offerings
The primary product of IEC is woven labels. Woven labels can be used on all sorts of products such as clothing, handbags, accessories, etc. In addition to woven labels, the Company also produce products such as laser cut labels, embossed labels, hang tags, printed labels and plastic labels. In other words, a customer can trust IEC to deliver all sorts of different labels. Varied product offerings arise out of the different needs of the market. Some clients may decide to buy printed labels, but others may want to buy woven labels. Each type of label has its own unique characteristics.

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ICONIC wins double laurels at the Images RetailME

2011-10-17T03:37:00.000-07:00

ICONIC the trendiest Fashion and Lifestyle brand in Dubai was assayed winner of the ‘Most Admired Store Design’ and also took home the title of ‘Most Admired Departmental Store for the year 2011’. The glittering award ceremony was attended by some of retail’s most high profile delegates. Commemorating retailing excellence in the region, Images RetailME annual awards recognize best performing retailers and retail practices across the Middle East.

A delighted Raza Beig, CEO, ICONIC accepted the awards amidst loud cheers and enthusiastic applause from the audience and his team members. “ICONIC was conceptualized as the trendiest fashion and lifestyle destination for the young at heart in the region and winning these awards reinforces our belief in this vision and inspires us to set new standards for creativity and design in the industry.”

The CEO thanked the Landmark Senior Management for their encouragement and support. Raza also gave credit to ICONIC customers whose loyalty and faith in the brand spurs the team to achieve greater success.

The panel of judges who were selected for their expertise and knowledge of the retail industry were impressed by the unique ICONIC store design that offers an unmatched shopping experience to every customer.

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TechnicalTextile.Net receives tremendous response at Techtextil India

2011-10-14T05:14:00.000-07:00

TechnicalTextile.Net, the first ever Global Portal with detailed information for over 200 products in the technical textiles and nonwovens sector participated in the recently concluded Techtextil India held in Mumbai. The company received tremendous response from domestic and international visitors and attracted around 1,200 visitors during the three-day event.

Most of the visitors were from textile companies who were looking to diversify their business and enter into the nascent but lucrative segment of technical textiles. Project and Market Reports on Spunbond Nonwovens and Baby Diapers offered by the company were the key attraction for the visitors. Among visitors, upcoming entrepreneurs from Surat and Icchalkaranji textile hubs too visited the stall to gain knowledge about the technical textiles products.

The booth was visited by representatives of Major Indian and Global companies like, Siyarams, Arvind, Century Rayon, Indorama Ventures, SRF, Clariant, Huntsman, Garware, Dow Chemicals, Teijin, Staubli, and others.

Among senior Industry stalwarts, Mr Dilip Jiwrajka, MD of the Rs 64 billion plus Alok Industries took keen interest and discussed the future and prospects about the industry with Dr. PR Roy, our Director.

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Uniqlo opens Fifth Avenue Flagship Store

2011-10-14T04:39:00.000-07:00

Manhattan, known throughout the world as one of the best shopping mecca’s in the world, welcomes two new flagship locations from Japanese retailer UNIQLO; The first located at 666 5th Avenue at 53rd Street and the second at 31 West 34th Street between 5th and 6th Avenues.

At 89,000 total square feet, the UNIQLO New York Fifth Avenue store will be the largest single retailer on Fifth Avenue as well as the largest UNIQLO store in the world. UNIQLO New York 34th Street comes in at an impressive 64,000 total square feet. These two locations will be UNIQLO’s second and third stores in the U.S. and are the largest globally for the brand. UNIQLO successfully opened its first global flagship store in New York’s SoHo district in 2006 and remains one of the best performing locations for the chain worldwide.

To staff the new stores, UNIQLO began the hiring of more than 1,300 new U.S. employees in April of this year. Fifty of these new employees embarked on a 6 month manager training program where they were flown to Japan to learn the true essence of UNIQLO in the country where it began back in 1984. UNIQLO is currently looking for an additional eighty candidates to undergo the same manager training program this year.

Both opening at 12:00PM, UNIQLO New York Fifth Avenue will officially open to the public on Friday, October 14th followed one week later by UNIQLO New York 34th Street on Friday, October 21st.

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Martin Golf Apparel Readies Spring 2012 Collections

2011-10-12T02:22:00.000-07:00

Golf industry icon Rick Martin and his new company, Martin Golf Apparel, are preparing to launch their first new collections - Spring 2012.

Martin Golf Apparel - whose slogan is "Timeless as the Game" - will be sold by an ultra-high account base, ideally the nation's top Private Golf Clubs. Martin Golf Apparel won't do any department store business. The company will take a very understated approach, as the garments are a lifetime quest for perfection from Martin.

"This is not about branding," says Martin. "It is about a beautiful Garment that men will want to wear."

The world's finest Pima cotton will be the main ingredient in the company's lines, starting with the Spring 2012 collections. The finest collars in golf feature special, collar-specific yarns. Each garment will feature excellent high-end sourcing and special high-end finishing.

Martin has loved golf since first discovering it in the 1940s, and was drawn to professional golf by the likes of Jimmy Demaret, Byron Nelson and Ben Hogan.

"It was not only their skill, but their persona on the course, - elegant, serious men who competed against others as gentlemen," Martin says. "They inspired me not only by their behavior, but by their appearance."

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Maximus Cruz - LLC Announces a New Brand of Men's Clothing - STRAIGHT

2011-10-11T05:15:00.000-07:00

Maximus Cruz, LLC announces a new brand of men's clothing - STRAIGHT.

Maximus Cruz offers underwear and logoed T-shirts, but plans are in motion to launch many more STRAIGHT products such as beach towels, sportswear, accessories and fragrances.

Being in the clothing industry for years, William Eric Rec, the founder of Maximus Cruz, saw many brands created and marketed exclusively and directly to the gay community.

After some research it became apparent to William Eric, a straight designer, that not one designer on the planet had the stones to create a brand exclusively for the straight community ... until now.

Finally, there is a men's clothing brand that supports those who support the straight lifestyle - STRAIGHT.

Maximus Cruz is a leading premium lifestyle brand that delivers superior quality and styling for the straight, hyper-masculine, alpha male.

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ASICS New Apparel Sponsor of Cricket Australia

2011-10-10T05:26:00.000-07:00

ASICS, was unveiled as the new official footwear and apparel sponsor of Cricket Australia; marking the partnership with the launch of a string of exciting new kits for the Australian cricket team.

"ASICS and Cricket Australia share a number of important philosophies about high performance, growth and success. This common ground is the making of exciting partnership. We are delighted to be announcing an association with ASICS, a company globally renowned as being synonymous with high performance" said James Sutherland, Chief Executive Officer - Cricket Australia.

The sponsorship will see ASICS provide the Australian men’s and women’s cricket teams with training and competition kit across a multiple year deal that will include the 2015 Cricket World Cup in Australia. The highlight of the range is the bold new direction taken for the T20 kit all black with green and gold accents.

ASICS cricket shoes have set the standard in performance and quality over the past 10 years and our training and competition kit for the team will deliver the same level of excellence in style, fit and comfort.” said Allan Russell, Managing Director - ASICS Oceania.

The Australian cricket team is one of the highest profile sporting teams in the world so this partnership will significantly elevate our global brand exposure. "This is in line with the strategies we have put in place to achieve the ASICS Growth Plan 2015" said Motoi Oyama, Global President and CEO, ASICS Corporation.

Australian Cricket Captain Michael Clarke, KFC T20 INTL Captain Cameron White, Trent Copeland, Ryan Harris and Commonwealth Bank Southern Star Alyssa Healy stood shoulder to shoulder with passionate grass roots fans to unveil the new Vodafone Test Series, KFC T20 International and Commonwealth Bank One-Day Series kits in Bondi Junction.

The Australian cricket team is made up of more than just the eleven players who take the field. The Aussie fans that cheer us on from the stands are also a vital part of the team, their energy lifts us when we are down and keeps us focused when we are going well, commented Michael Clarke.

ASICS will also be the official footwear and apparel sponsor of the Australian Cricket Centre of Excellence, where Australia’s next generation of international cricketers hone their craft before taking on the world.

ASICS Corporation

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Four themes for A/W fabric trends to be on display at Intertextile

2011-10-07T04:49:00.000-07:00




A series of international trend forums will be showcased throughout 4 halls (W2, W5, E2 and E5) at Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics from 18 – 21 October 2011, delivering a more vibrant and inclusive trend forecast for Autumn/Winter (AW) 2012-13. More than 2,500 apparel fabrics and textile products related suppliers will occupy an exhibition space of nearly 150,000 sqm at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre. This season, Intertextile Directions trend forum (W2) will be under the creative guidance of Doneger Creative Services who will be in charge of the entire trend forum conception from forecasting to on-site design. The initial forecast collaboration for the AW 2012-13 trends was a direct result of meetings between NellyRodi Agency from France, Doneger Creative Services from the US, Sachiko Inoue from Japan and Elementi Moda from Italy. The trend display will cover four themes that reference specific colour ranges, directions on fabrics and on prints for AW 2012-13 including: Metamorphic Magic – Graceful, neutral-soft palette in combination with a dark, complex tone, declined to cool-smoky shades. An emphasis on weights, abundant variations in knits, inlay, russell, moiré or nacré looks, satin, double crepe, brocade, jacquard, mat & shiny contrasted effects, burn-out, embroidery. Patterns look like labyrinths, cryptographs, calligraphy, and puzzles. Nature’s Truth – A neo-natural range, imparting nature’s splendour and audacity. Wools become dominant performers, followed by natural fibres with premium feel (linen/cotton/ramie/raw silk/skin), alongside animal fibres, swollen weaves, felted treatment, voluminous and menswear feel. Nature-inspired, primitive motifs with modern twists. Artisanal Aspirations - A subdued, eroded palette conjuring transition of time. A focus on quality fabrics. Sophisticated elegance and luxe on cashmere, alpaca, angora, silk, high-grade wool, a sheen texture as well as fluidity on viscose is equally essential. Decorative patterns evoke pictorial art. Jacquard elaborately created with velvet burn-out/embossed finish/embroidery/quilted/folk motifs and vintage-mood finishing’s. Convivial! Maximal! - A multi-cultured mixology spread on a palette, imbued with cheerful, eccentric force. An amusing blend of diverse fabrics tickling a playful mind; multi-coloured knits, synthetic fibres in blend with silk (acetate), Fabrics with a warm, comforting feel; cashmere/angora/soft mohair, alongside fabrics with stimulating, provocative impacts; velour/flocked/embroidery/Russell/ribs, and nuanced kitschy interior patterns/graphic patterns, coating, bridge treated, all of which to maximize the exquisite, yet delightful natures of coloration. Fabrics China will also showcase trends for Suitings (E2), Ladieswear (E5) and Casual wear (W5). Special displays highlight the latest accessories, denim, lingerie & swimwear fabrics as well as cotton materials For More Information visit here: Four themes for A/W fabric trends to be on display at Intertextile

Eloquii by The Limited: Sense of Fashion style for Plus Size Womens Clothings

2011-10-04T03:53:00.000-07:00

Eloquii is a new online retailer that specializes in plus size clothing for women. With a range of fashionable designer apparel, the online store features women's dresses, suits, tops, pants, shirts, sweaters, outerwear and other accessories.

Finally, there's a plus-size clothing line which celebrates a woman's sense of style, curves which offers uncompromising fit, quality and comfort. Launching late October, eloquii by The Limited will feature fashionable clothes and accessories for full-figured women which will be available to women worldwide.

The inspiration for the plus-size women's clothing collection started with customers and bloggers voiced their frustration to The Limited CEO, Linda Heasley, wanting to know when they would be able to have fashionable clothing which recognized their curves. With this, The Limited decided to turn its focus toward trendy plus-sized women who actively want to participate in fashion.

"Women with curves are going to 'Rejoice in the Double-Takes' they will be getting from family, friends, and colleagues as they learn a whole new fashion vocabulary with eloquii by The Limited," says Linda Heasley. eloquii by The Limited celebrates a woman's true fashion sense and showcases her individuality by giving her clothing that fits well and always looks great. eloquii by The Limited has taken the uncompromising fashion standards of The Limited and tailored them to deliver a spectrum of silhouettes inspired by designs right off the runway.

eloquii by The Limited carries women's clothing which ranges from plus size business suits to party dresses, featuring looks that fit your body and your sense of style. From clothes that make you look sharp at the office to dresses that take you to any occasion, this is fashion designed for you and inspired by you.

Each piece in the eloquii by The Limited collection has been designed from start to finish, complementing a woman's curves, with careful attention paid to fit in the design process.

Jodi Arnold has joined eloquii by The Limited as the Vice President of Design and is debuting for the Spring 2012 collection. Jodi had previously successful collaborations with The Limited for various women's clothing lines for the Spring 2011 and Fall 2011 seasons. eloquii is extremely excited to take Jodi's Limited brand aesthetic and silhouettes and translate them with the launch of eloquii.

Premiere fashion blogger GabiFresh has been collaborating with eloquii by The Limited for launch. Gabi is the top plus-size fashion blogger in New York City. She has been and will continue to serve as the voice of eloquii, bringing her knowledge of her plus-size audience and the market to eloquii, as a brand.

As an added feature, the "Shape My Style" tab on eloquii by The Limited website will provide personal styling suggestions based off women's various body types, guiding them to the best fashion options to enhance their curves.

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Find inner peace with Jaya Misra’s Serene Collection

2011-09-27T06:02:00.001-07:00

The word 'serene', which signifies peace and tranquility, is probably the sensation which is most sought after, yet, least attained. In the world of fashion, the word 'serene' is suggestive of utter calm and unruffled repose. Nothing delights the human heart as much as the sight of an Arcadian beauty, enmeshing her surroundings in a web of 'serenity'. It is a web in which every man would love to be trapped, just to seek a momentary escape into the 'cloudless and untroubled' world...

With this in mind, the fashion Designer of Jaya Misra is presenting the range of exquisite designs, which are the concoction of the modern creativity and the 'in vogue' designs. There is an artistic blend of georgette material with glaring colors which helps in adding up the glam factor, dutch satin, french lace, crochet, net, material has been designed in dark shades that exudes the exuberance inherent in humans.

The collection also have the ever elegant chiffon material in shades of the eye catching colors like blue which denotes empyrean, tomato red to crepuscular, yellow and the perpetual winning colors black which is the symbol of ultimate power and beij, thus making it suitable for a variety of different occasion. This shall be an inexplicable treat for the fashionistas as the theme is creative, innovation meets haute couture.

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FuzziBunz’s new additions make big splash at ABC Kids Expo

2011-09-26T00:41:00.001-07:00

FuzziBunz modern cloth diapers are making a big splash at the ABC Kids Expo in Louisville, Kentucky this year. The popular Baby diaper manufacturer unveils three new product lines that will quench any cloth diapering addicts thirst for innovation.

At booth #2745, FuzziBunz will reveal the following:

FuzziBunz Elite. The FuzziBunz Elite is the next-generation cloth diaper with the addition of nano-technology to each diaper. Nano-technology provides better leak control around the legs as well as faster-drying diapers that continue to look good wash after wash.

The collection also includes two new plush minky inserts (small and regular) for added absorbency without the bulk, and it relocates the easy-replace/adjustable elastic to the inside of the diaper pockets, providing optimum comfort and style for baby and ease of adjustment for mom. The FuzziBunz Elite is available in the company's One-Size cloth diaper option only.

Trickle Free Trainers. FuzziBunz's Trickle Free Trainers are back by popular demand and offer a new and improved design. The Trainers were created to help transition a baby from cloth diapers to reusable big-kid pants with little fuss and lots of fanfare. The Trainers have been reengineered to offer a more appealing look with the addition of more colors and prints and the look and feel of real underwear. Super absorbent and ultra-trim minky material is used next to the skin for comfort and durability.

Story by Tang hits PFF runway

2011-09-24T03:31:00.001-07:00

Perth Fashion Festival (PFF) is in full swing with ‘extraordinary’ Western Australian creative talent on show across the City of Perth.

The second Fashion Designer Capsule series saw an explosion of colour and print hit the runway as designers Poppy Lissiman, On Tour and Bhalo wowed the crowds with their Spring Summer 2011/12 collections.

Yesterday also saw the first of the WA stand-alone shows at Fashion Paramount take place. Internationally acclaimed designer Story by Tang took to the runway to showcase her high-profile Spring Summer 2011/12 collection. Tang’s collection featured feminine and playful dresses, easy-to-wear separates and Tang’s style staple one piece jumpsuits.

THE schedule features a host of local talent and events to get you looking stylish on a budget.

The festival highlights include:

- Dana Mathers, 2pm at Fashion Central
Ball gowns and formal dresses hit the runway as renowned frock specialist, Dana Mathers assists with school formal planning.

- WA Designer Collections, 6.30pm at Fashion Paramount
A favourite of the PFF calendar, thirteen of WA’s top designers will take to the runway in the WA Designer Collections showcase.

Featuring some of the State’s most exciting, established and emerging fashion and accessories design talent, WA Designer Collections will appeal to fashion followers of all tastes.

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Latin TV star to design Anna’s Linens’ new home textiles range

2011-09-22T05:58:00.001-07:00

Domenica Brazzi, a Hispanic TV star, will be designing a new exclusive range of home textile items for Anna’s Linens, the value leader in fashion for the home.

A multifaceted media professional and accomplished TV personality, Domenica Brazzi is the host of Decorando Contigo, a famous Latin American television decorating show.

Based in Costa Mesa, California, Anna’s Linens is a value speciality chain with 285 outlets across the US. The company is currently on a growth pattern and plans to enter several new markets in the next three years.

The company will be launching its new line of bedding in four different kinds towards close of the current month. The four bedding collections, drawing inspiration from nature, are named Casanova, Nightingale, Orlando and Moonlight.

Subsequently, the firm will launch home decor, tabletop, bath and window collections. The new home textiles line will be made available for sale at the company’s own stores as well as online.

Although it is for the first time that Brazzi has associated with a home textiles line, her promoters identify her as a well-known Hispanic female celebrity in the area of home decor and lifestyle.

The launch of the new collection is a big move for Anna’s in offering its premium branded products to its clientele, which includes several Hispanic ladies.

KappAhl launches ‘Designers Finest’ men’s line

2011-09-20T06:09:00.001-07:00

Designers' Finest is a new special collection comprising modern wardrobe classics with a high degree of fashion and extra fine qualities. Starting from their own needs and the thought "for women – by women", KappAhl's design team has produced their own versions of key garment that should be found in every woman's wardrobe in autumn 2011.

This autumn, Designers' Finest will be launched; a new women's collection where KappAhl's own fashion designers have been given free rein to come up their own personal favourites. The collection offers scrupulously tailored garments with a high degree of fashion and comprises some 20 garments and matching accessories.

The collection has been produced in a limited edition, focusing on exclusive materials in a somewhat higher price range than KappAhl's other ranges. The theme is a timeless style where wearing the clothes season after season is possible, influenced by the minimalism of our times with simple classics in stripped down forms.

"The collection aims to give KappAhl's present customers a wider choice, while at the same time we welcome a new fashion-interested woman into KappAhl. Important elements for the Designers' Finest customer are quality, design, and clothing that can be worn for several seasons yet remains modern over time," says Carina Johansson, Design Manager.

KappAhl's designers have created the garments starting from their own desires and with the thought "for women by women". The idea behind the collection is that all garments can be combined with each other, either worn separately or alternatively layer on layer, thereby keeping the colours and silhouettes in a coherent and uniform whole.

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Obscene Jeans still the perfect fit for the Jersey Shore

2011-09-19T06:01:00.001-07:00

A routine product placement agreement to provide the female cast members of MTV’s “Jersey Shore” with jeans has taken a turn for the Obscene.

On Wednesday, celebrity gossip website TMZ reported that “Jersey Shore” star Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi’s representative claimed Obscene Jeans had no right to use her name in promoting its product placement agreement with Celeb Branding, LLC. Snooki’s rep was quoted as saying, "The inclusion of Ms. Polizzi's name in the announcement was unauthorized. Ms. Polizzi has never been approached by the company."

Obscene Jeans Corp. signed a product placement agreement with Celeb Branding, LLC, to provide jeans for the “Jersey Shore” cast members’ televised and print magazine interviews and appearances. The TMZ report left little doubt that Celeb Branding couldn’t deliver on the terms of the deal.

‘A Modern Classic’ reveals Malene Grotrian F/W collection

2011-09-17T03:54:00.001-07:00

On Monday October 3rd Malene Grotrian Design will launch the 2011 Fall/Winter Collection at Performance Works theatre on Granville Island. The Fashion Event, "A Modern Classic", will feature a live performance by Dawn Chubai and a special film presentation followed be the first reveal of the Fall/Winter 2011 Collection. Partnering with amazing sponsors listed below, this fashion event is produced by the Malene Grotrian Design team.

Opening with a Jazz vocal performance by Dawn Chubai, followed be a special film presentation and the anticipated reveal of the Fall/Winter 2011 Collection. VIP Guests, join us for an exclusive pre-show reception at the Granville Island Hotel's Dockside Lounge hosted by Malene Grotrian. Enjoy delicious canapes and a complimentary drink and delight in a special treat from The Little Bites Shop on your way to the Fashion show at Performance Works Theatre.

Textile scion's mantra for success - 'Know your business'

2011-09-16T06:38:00.001-07:00

The first time you meet him, he comes across as a fun loving youngster, with an unshaved look and who may be living life in the fast lane. The warm smile and humble but firm handshake, immediately disarms you and within moments you feel, you have known him since a million years.

He is only 26 years, but displays a maturity much beyond his age. The leadership qualities are reminiscent of those seen in his illustrious father and forefathers. His lineage did not mean a direct entry into the boardroom, but he earned his stripes, by working his way up from the bottom to the boardroom.

After graduating with an electrical engineering degree from Stanford University, he preferred to first work outside the family-owned textile group in management consulting firm - Mckinsey, to learn management styles firsthand and now is pursuing an MBA from Harvard, which he expects to pass out next year.

He is none other than Kulin Lalbhai, second son of Mr Sanjay Lalbhai - CMD of the Rs 40 billion - Arvind Ltd. Kulin is from the fourth generation of a family, which traces its roots to Shri Kasturbhai Lalbhai, who laid the foundation of what is now Arvind Ltd.

The city of Ahmedabad owes it to the Lalbhai family for setting up many textile mills in the past and generating employment for thousands of people. Alongside, the family also donated land or set up many reputed educational institutions of higher learning in the city.

‘My vision of achievement is yet to unfold’ - Deepak Chiripal

2011-09-15T06:20:00.001-07:00

‘There is no substitute for hard work’
‘Be offensive instead of being defensive’
‘How successful you are is one’s own perception’
‘There is cost of lost opportunities in delaying a decision’
‘Business is to earn a livelihood and not to turn it into a lifestyle’

Believe it or not, these quotes are from only a 33 year-old second generation textile scion.

The moment you enter the corporate house, you can feel the opulence, with luxury cars of various makes lined up and a big potrait of Lord Ganesha adorning the entrance of the office premises. But his own private office is spartan - just a desk, visitor’s chairs and a sofa. The desk is neat and clean - devoid of papers.

I am in the office of 33-year old Deepak Chiripal, the young and dynamic Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Nandan Exim Ltd – the denim arm of the Rs 1,500 crore Chiripal Group of Industries. Deepak is the son of Mr Jyotiprasad Chiripal, the second amongst the first generation of four Chiripal brothers.

Deepak was educated at Udgam School in Ahmedabad and has completed his MBA from Thunderbird University in the US.

His persona is non-assuming and dressing style simple. Not that of a person heading the operations of the third biggest denim producer in the country. However, the mind ticking away behind the bespectacled young US educated CEO’s head is razor sharp. He speaks eloquently and without pauses.

‘Let’s work together and regain the lost glory of Indian textiles’ – Varun Jiwrajka

2011-09-14T06:12:00.001-07:00

He is a diehard fan of football and its history. Yet to the mystery and amazement of his friends; he supports both - Manchester United and Liverpool. He doesn’t know how; but he is a supporter of both the clubs - arch rivals in English football league and has mixed feelings, whenever each one of them wins and is a great fan of Beckham, Rooney, Gerrad and Michael Owen.

Alongside, he is also fanatic about cricket and Formula-1 car racing and is a huge fan of cricket maestros - Sachin Tendulkar and Saurav Ganguly. Being a moto-sports aficionado, he loves to keep himself abreast with new technology and the latest in cars.

He comes across as a fun-loving youngster, but someone who has his head firmly over his broad shoulders and loves to live life to the fullest. In our more than an hour-long meeting, he frequently broke into a smile and laughed heartily.

He is none other than the 26-year old Varun, one of the scions of the Mr Dilip Jiwrajka family of Mumbai-based Alok Group which manages, perhaps the largest integrated textile company in India – Alok Industries Limited. The Group clocked revenues of around two billion dollars per annum last year from its various businesses, including the domestic and overseas retail business.

He studied at the Green Lawns School in Worli, Mumbai and completed his Bachelors of Science in Business Management from University of Southern California (USC), majoring in finance and entrepreneurship. He calls the beaches of Worli as his playground when young, as his school was located very close to a beach.

He has also done a certificate course in ‘Family Managed Businesses” (FMB) from SP Jain Institute of Management. He is married to Kanika, who has done her BMS from NM College, Mumbai and also the certificate course in FMB from SP Jain, which is, where they met for the first time.

Varun is not a voracious reader, but counts the ‘Bourne’ series by fiction writer Robert Ludlum amongst his favourites. He also loves watching movies. When traveling overseas, he prefers to relax on a beach, rather than sightsee. He has traveled to most of the European countries, Australia, South Africa and the United States.

‘International Conference on Manmade Fibre Textiles’ at Ahmedabad

2011-09-13T06:12:00.001-07:00

Fibre2fashion - the global textile, apparel and fashion B2B portal in association with Southern Gujarat Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SGCCI) & Surat Art Silk Cloth Manufacturers Association (SASCMA) will host – “International Conference on Manmade Fibre Textiles”.

This conference which has also received support from the government of Gujarat, will be held on November 18-19, 2011 in the premises of the prestigious Indian Institute of Management – Ahmedabad (IIM-A).

Mr Maheshwar Sahu (Principal Secretary – Industries) – Govt of Gujarat has given his kind consent to be the Chief Guest at the conference and will also deliver the inaugural address.

Natural fibre will have its own limitations in terms of availability in future, hence it is important for people to know the developments and innovations in manmade fibre textiles.

man made fibre textiles are not discussed much in the Indian textile scenario and this conference will discuss ways and means of taking the Indian manmade fibre textile industry forward.

Conference will focus on Surat textile industry, as the textile hub accounts for 65 percent of manmade fiber textiles produced in India like polyester, viscose and nylon.

International and Indian experts will discuss and deliberate recent technological advances in product innovations, raw materials, branding as well as modern management needs of this emergent sector along with the opportunities in technical textiles.

Two panel sessions, one on technical textiles and the other on apparel and household textiles is expected to enhance the deliberations at the conference.

Kathy Hilton launches ‘Special Occasion Dress’ collection

2011-09-12T06:00:00.001-07:00

Kathy Hilton, fashion designers and entrepreneur, is launching a ready-to-wear special occasion dress collection at the upcoming New York Fashion Coterie. She created and designed the collection for women who want to look fabulous on every special occasion in their life – from cocktail and party dresses, through to elegant gowns for Gala occasions. The Kathy Hilton collection is being designed and marketed in collaboration with Mon Cheri, and its CEO Stephen Lang.

The Kathy Hilton Collection will be headquartered in a boutique building located in the heart of Fashion’s “Seventh Avenue” at 552 7th Avenue in New York, NY. Hilton has assembled a team of fashion experts to handle merchandising, brand development and sales management. The team is headed by Evelyn Anastos, who brings more than 20 years experience in this market niche. Anastos is joined by Elias Gutierrez, as Associate Designer, and Clarissa A. O’Connor, as key Account Sales Manager. Gutierrez and O’Connor are both experienced executives in the social dress market.

Kathy Hilton has traveled the world and has always been a lover of fashion designs. Hilton is aware that today’s women need stylish clothing at down to earth prices. “My collection will allow women searching for a glamorous ‘special occasion’ dress, long, short or in-between, to find something unique for their lifestyles, without breaking the bank. I have always wanted to reach these women, and with this Collection, I believe we have.”

Sangam’s TVC campaign to launch Naturals & Glaciers

2011-09-09T05:48:00.001-07:00

Sangam India Limited, the leading textile conglomerate, recently released their TVC campaign to announce the launch of their latest collections - Naturals & Glaciers. Conceptualized by TWBA India, the campaign will be going live on 1st September 2011, and will feature its Brand ambassadors - Suniel Shetty and Virat Kohli. The new TVC featuring both the celebrity brand ambassadors aims to differentiate the Sangam product though quality and promise as key brand values.

The concept of the campaign lies in 'You are what you wear'. The commercial portrays shorts stories of two men – Suniel Shetty and Virat Kohli – who discover how to turn a 'no' into a 'yes' with Sangam. Wearing Sangam makes people look at them in awe, appreciation and respect. Coupled with the irrepressible and mischievous personalities of Suniel Shetty and Virat Kohli, Sangam shows the world how respect is just one suit away!

Commenting on its new TVC and business plans Mr V K Sodani, Executive Director said, “We launched the new campaign keeping in mind our latest collections. This festive season, we wanted to give our customers something that they have been looking for – to look like ‘someone’ they are and truly believe in themselves. We’re positive that people across the country will relate to the message and that the new collections will receive a positive response.”

viscom shows unlimited possibilities with digital printing processes

2011-09-08T05:53:00.001-07:00

Swimwear, lingeries is one of the trend segments in the fashion industry, but individual patterns are still rare. This is why Nadia Schiller, a student at the Niederrhein University, wrote her diploma thesis on the subject. She designed a swim and leisurewear collection for the C&A fashion group. The colourful models were produced using digital printing.

Modern printing processes open new creative possibilities to designers, limited colour concepts are a thing of the past, and manufacture even of small runs is possible at limited cost. State-of-the-art techniques and applications will also once again be on show at viscom, International Trade Fair for Visual Communication, Technology and Design from 13 to 15 October 2011 in Düsseldorf. About 11,000 trade visitors, many of them experts from the processing industries such as textile and fashion are expected. One of the exhibitors is Niederrhein University.

Kode Garment’s CEO joins ranks of leading executives

2011-09-07T05:53:00.001-07:00

Filomena DiMatteo, Chief Executive Officer at Kode Garment Inc., has been recognized by Cambridge Who's Who for demonstrating dedication, leadership and excellence in sales and marketing.

As the chief executive officer of Kode Garment Inc., Ms. DiMatteo has direct oversight of her company's business operations. Kode Garment Inc. was the first company in the greater Toronto area to acquire the latest technology in direct-to-garment printing, using the Brother GT-782 printer. The custom T-shirts manufactures can be used for both corporate and casual settings.

Ms. DiMatteo has been involved in her industry for the past 17 years. She is the recipient of a bachelor's degree in graphic design from Humber College and the winner of a Virtue Warrior Award in 2009. Ms. DiMatteo's determination has brought her great success, and she intends to expand her work in the coming years.

Islands of the World Fashion Week in new format

2011-09-06T00:20:00.000-07:00

Mode Îles, Ltd., the organizers of the award-winning Islands of the World Fashion Week, has announced significant changes to the production and format of the event commencing in 2012.

The event will become known as “Islands of the World Fashion Showcase” (“IWFS”) and will be presented twice annually in May and November. Each event will be hosted for two days with participation limited to ten designers at each event representing island nations around the world, along with international Fashion Designers. The event in May will highlight designer resort, sports and swim wear and accessories. November will feature designer couture, pret-a-porter and casual wear and accessories.

The growth in demand for the products showcased during the previous Islands of the World Fashion Weeks has prompted the organizers to advance and prepare for the simultaneous launch of the online magazine, “ExÎles”, and the online store, “ExÎles Boutique”, both of which will feature designers, arts and crafts, and accessories unique to the global island lifestyle, becoming a major distribution and sales outlet for the creative designs presented on the runways of Islands of the World Fashion Showcase.

An important feature of the event that will continue in the new format will be the awards component in the categories of NextGen Designer, Sustainable Eco-Fashion, and Culture & Fashion. The presentation of the Humanitarian Designer Award will also continue to be an integral part of the new format. Previous recipients of the Humanitarian Designer Award have been Kenneth Cole and Hennes & Mauritz (H&M).

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Former spice girl Mel B adds X-Factor to Perth Fashion Festival

2011-09-03T02:24:00.001-07:00

Perth Fashion Festival has confirmed that former Spice Girl and X-Factor judge, Mel B will be jetting into Perth to attend this year’s 13th annual Festival.

The new mum will be sure to spice things up in the front row with a host of events to attend including PFF’s exclusive launch party featuring one of Western Australia’s most coveted designers, Aurelio Costarella on 21 September.

Perth Fashion Festival Director, Mariella Harvey-Hanrahan said PFF is thrilled that Mel B will be attending this year’s Festival and is looking forward to introducing her to the amazing creative talents on offer in WA.

“Mel has a very unique sense of style and she’s not afraid to express herself creatively. With so many WA designers taking to the runway at this year’s Festival we’re confident she’ll be inspired by the diversity of WA’s design talent,” Ms Harvey-Hanrahan said.

“During her time as a Spice Girl, Mel was a role model for millions of girls and her international appeal will help shine the spotlight on PFF and the talented array of designers featuring this year,” Ms Harvey-Hanrahan added.

More than 130 designers will participate in this year’s Festival. Fashion Paramount, PFF’s fashion mecca, will feature stand-alone runway shows by the cream of WA’s fashion talent including Story By Tang, Ae’lkemi and S2. National designers, Yeojin Bae and Magdalena Velevska will also be joining the WA talent at Paramount this year.

Hi low with ruffle skirts will be in fashion

2011-09-02T00:16:00.001-07:00

Magic Moments is one of the premiere retailers of designer prom dresses on the internet. An authorized seller of over fifty designers, they are back from the Atlanta Prom Market to announce all the latest trends for 2012. With the vast styles revealed at the Atlanta Prom Market, even the pickiest graduate will find the dress to make her feel like a star on Prom Night.

This coming year's prom dresses for spring 2012 feature a number of distinct styles, from classic to modern to soft and sexy. Traditional, long prom dresses are still prevalent, but are offset by a number of shorter styles. Short cocktail dresses that feature a number of trims and details, hem well above the knee and are appropriate for either an afternoon cocktail party or for prom night.

Elia Rubinstein, owner of Magic Moments, stated "I see lots of spring pastel colors, like coral and blues, coming up for spring 2012. Plus many hi low with ruffle skirts---very fun and cha cha. Feathers galore too!" One style she thinks will be a hit this prom season is rhinestone and bling with a new "shattered mirror effect".

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Fibre2fashion launches value-added global forecast reports on cotton, PSF & VSF

2011-08-26T06:03:00.001-07:00

Fibre2fashion the globally renowned information provider to the global textile, apparel and fashion industry value-chain has always strained to provide up-to-date and valuable information to its stakeholders by way of news, articles and also the much sought after market-watch report.

In order to now add value to the market-watch report, fibre2fashion will now provide a free add-on comprehensive report on cotton fibre, polyester staple fibre (PSF), viscose staple fibre (VSF) and dissolving wood pulp (DWP). This report will carry a fibre2fashion exclusive forecast on current and future trends in these most vital raw materials.

For instance the cotton report contains month wise data of the Cotlook Index beginning from 2007, past and future global supply and consumption trends, top cotton exporting and importing countries and global production and consumption of extra long staple (ELS) cotton.

The cotton forecast report which has been prepared by carefully analyzing data of previous years contains cotton updates on China, US, India, and Pakistan, including other vital parameters like analysis of cotton production, consumption, imports and exports of these respective countries.

The forecast report on PSF contains, an overview of the global PSF industry including major players, country-wise production and consumption of PSF in the last five 5 years, pricing and margin forecast for PTA and MEG (5 years), historic pricing and margins for PSF, PTA and MEG for the last five years, global export-imports of PSF and finally PSF import-export data of Pakistan.

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2011-08-20T01:37:00.000-07:00

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Juilee, Pallavi & Vaishali make triple fashion statements at LFW ramp

2011-08-19T05:21:00.001-07:00

With her very iconic label Zuilee, Juilee Bendkhale gave her collection that global touch so necessary to appeal to the world wide buyers. Drawing from different cultures, textiles and colours of India, Juilee’s range had beautifully handcrafted touches with an organic look. Mixing together the charm of ikats with Kasuti work and splashing it with origami inspirations for textiles; Juilee added on a fusion of pure khadi muslins and fabulous silks from Maheshwar. Contrasting fabrics came together in harmony as Juilee wove a fashion fantasy.

Making a striking impact on the ramp were the blue striped silk cape with rouched collar, the ikat jacket with diagonal pleated texturing on sleeves, the lovely red silk cape top with

ikat fabric collar and sleeve and the red khadi and silk ikat halter dress with origami border. Detailing like twisted neckline and textured yokes made the garments outstanding. The chiffon stoles with beaded textures, the ikat bags with origami pleating and the balloon dress with origami neckline in indigo proved that not only was Juilee skilled in construction but also clever in texturing placements for garments and accessories.

A trendy comfortable collection that women will find quite timeless when it comes to selecting a garment for any occasion.

Pallavi Goenka’s Collection told a Rustic fashionable tale

Dwelling deep into the rich traditional heritage of the globe, Pallavi dreamt up modern cuts and drapes along with innovative surface textures for her label Ktha. Dedicating her latest line called “Meler” to the woman who longs for India’s crafts and textiles and the oneness of humanity; Pallavi used a vibrant colour story with red, sunny orange and indigo and mixed them cleverly with touches of ochre, beige and clay red.