Monthly Archives: September 2011

HTML5 Developers Building Fashion Websites

Learn about HTML5 from the HTML5 developer website.  This technology can be used to create amazing fashion websites.  Please note that this new technology website has only launched this morning… No members yet.. It will take time to fully develop.  … Continue reading

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Vera Wang’s Advice September 2011

Children bring a youth and element of joy to any wedding. If you decide to include flower girls, their attire should reflect that of the bride’s while remaining age appropriate. Modest necklines and ankle or mid-calf hemlines work best. Hair … Continue reading

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Oakley Sunglasses Featured on MyReviewNow

MyReviewsNow Online Shopping is pleased to feature Oakley eyewear, sunglasses for men and women as part of its designer eyewear store. Oakley, based in Foothill Ranch, California, is a luxury provider of high quality sunglasses. Oakley, started by Jim Jannard … Continue reading

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Linton Tweeds Fabric Manufacturer

Linton Tweeds fabrics are of the highest quality, all of them being designed and woven at the mill in Carlisle. They are textured, novelty woven fabrics made with virtually all yarn types and weaving techniques. Unique fancy yarns sourced from … Continue reading

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Poplin Fabric Guide

Their is a new website to help you learn more about poplin fabrics.  The site is called Poplin Fabric and can be found at PoplinFabric.org  The site is helpful for members of the fashion industry and textile industry. Learn more … Continue reading

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Nonwoven Fabrics

According to Wikipedia September 25, 2011 nonwoven fabric is the following, “Nonwoven fabric is a fabric-like material made from long fibres, bonded together by chemical, mechanical, heat or solvent treatment. The term is used in the textile manufacturing industry to … Continue reading

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Elena V Designs in New Jersey Fashion Week Runway Show

On October 9, 2011, Elena Vasilevsky, designer for Elena V Designs, will be showing two collections at this year’s New Jersey Fashion Week Event. Momentum for men and women, multifunctional and hip active wear collection, and Essentials for men and … Continue reading

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Designer Handbags and Accessories Now on Offer at the Online Pajama Store

Designer handbags and accessories are now available for purchase at the online pajamas store, PajamaMania.com (http://www.pajamamania.com/). Handbags, commuter bags, tote bags, travel and flight bags, cosmetic bags, accessories and more are included in the inventory at the online pajamas store. … Continue reading

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Lady Gaga Backstage September 2011

Singer Lady Gaga poses backstage in a Moschino black crepe dress with waist ruffle and bow detail at the iHeartRadio Music Festival held at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on September 24, 2011 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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Usher with David Guetta September 2012

Singer USHER poses with David Guetta backstage in a Moschino black and white leather jacket at the iHeartRadio Music Festival held at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on September 24, 2011 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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Yoga Fashion Helping Sea Turtles

September is National Yoga Month. In recognition of this special month, certified yoga instructor Nicole Sherman is launching HonuYoga.com. This new website features an all-natural line of original T- shirts for the stylish yogi who also cares about environmental issues … Continue reading

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Boston Proper Part of Chico’s

Chico’s FAS, Inc. announced September 20, 2011 that it has successfully completed the acquisition of Boston Proper, a Boca Raton, Florida based direct-to-consumer retailer of distinctive women’s apparel and accessories.  Boston Proper is a leading direct-to-consumer retailer of women’s high-end apparel and … Continue reading

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Signs of Lower Inventory for Holiday 2011

Cargo traffic at L.A. and Long Beach Ports Declines in August Cargo traffic at the nation’s busiest seaport complex declined in August compared with the same month in 2010, suggesting that the sluggish U.S. economy has caused retailers to order … Continue reading

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Esprit Plans Exit of US and Canada

Personally, I do not fully understand the strategy.  However, it appears that Esprit plans to exit the USA market.  Below you will find portion of the details from a CBS news article. “Clothing company Esprit Holdings Ltd. is looking to … Continue reading

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Uzbek Cotton Being Boycott by Global Clothing Brands

More than 60 of the world’s top clothing labels, including Burberry and Levi, are to boycott cotton from Uzbekistan over claims the government forces children to harvest the crop. Swedish high street retailer H&M, and sportswear companies Adidas and Puma … Continue reading

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Is China Losing Edge as Low Cost Manufacturer

China may be losing its edge as the world’s cheapest place to manufacture goods, a new report suggests. The report by consultants KPMG says that minimum wage levels in China are now four times greater than other places in South and South … Continue reading

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Jersey Fabric Guide

There is now a new home on the internet for learning more about jersey fabrics.  This past week a new textile site has launched which is called the jersey fabric website.  You can view the new site at JerseyFabric.org Then … Continue reading

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Jacquard Fabric Guide

Are you interested in learning about jacquards? There is now a new home on the internet for learning more about jacquard fabrics.  This past week a new textile site has launched which is called the jacquard fabric website.  You can … Continue reading

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Knit Fabrics

Knit fabrics are often utilized in the process of manufacturing clothing and fashion accessories.  Essentially, knits are one of the primary categories of fabric.  For the most part, fabric is knit, woven, or nonwoven.   This week a new textile guide … Continue reading

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Chantilly Lace Comments from Vera Wang

Comments from Vera Wang from September 2011. “Once cherished as the ultimate wedding fabric because of its delicacy, scarcity and cost, lace is now the realm of the more traditional brides. Symbolizing fragility and timelessness, nothing communicates tradition more than … Continue reading

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