Monthly Archives: September 2011

Quiksilver Builds Division for Independent Lines

As recently reported by Apparel News this month, “Action-sports powerhouse Quiksilver Inc. is taking a new approach with a group of new brands with a non-mainstream look.  Huntington Beach, Calif.–based Quiksilver’s indie lines will be developed by its new Emerging Brands … Continue reading

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Cotton Futures Soar on Irene Storm Damage to U.S. Crop

Reported on September 8th, 2011 by the Wall Street Journal,  “Cotton futures jumped to their highest point in nearly two months as storm damage to southern U.S. cotton fields added a new layer of worry over the size and quality … Continue reading

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Stage Stores Summary September 2011

Stage Stores, Inc. brings nationally recognized brand name apparel, accessories, cosmetics and footwear for the entire family to small and mid-size towns and communities through 801 stores located in 39 states. The South Hill Division operates 320 of the Company’s … Continue reading

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Hororata Tartan

Have you heard about the Hororata Tartan?  The Hororata Tartan was developed for a good cause.

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Zafu Recommendations For Clothes

Here is a brief summary of Zafu incase you are not familiar with the technology. Zafu is the leading online provider of personalized recommendations for women’s clothes that fit her style and shape. Zafu’s proprietary technology and easy user experience resulted … Continue reading

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Lela Rose for Payless Spring 2012 on the Runway

Payless ShoeSource unveiled the latest Lela Rose for Payless line at the designer’s Spring ’12 runway show at New York Fashion Week. Rose was inspired by images of Las Vegas’ neon sign graveyards and the amusement park vibe of Coney … Continue reading

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Fashion Color Report from Pantone for Spring 2012

The top colors for women’s fashion for spring 2012 are: PANTONE 17-1463 Tangerine Tango PANTONE 13-0759 Solar Power PANTONE 18-3628 Bellflower PANTONE 18-2140 Cabaret PANTONE 19-3953 Sodalite Blue PANTONE 14-0116 Margarita PANTONE 14-2808 Sweet Lilac PANTONE 14-5420 Cockatoo PANTONE 18-1210 … Continue reading

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O’Neill Lifestyle Fashion Brand Receives Final Patent : Superfreak Boardshort Series

O’Neill Clothing, the original surf, snow and youth lifestyle brand, has officially received the product patent for its top-selling Superfreak Boardshort Series.   Inspired by Jack O’Neill’s famous wetsuit invention, the Superfreak Series led the way for many of the technical … Continue reading

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Entertainment Meets Engagement : Rue La La

According to a recent newsletter from Apparel, Rue La La founder Ben Fischman describes online shopping world as “entertainment meets engagement and shopping meets brand building.” Find out how the three-year-old flash-sale site keeps shoppers coming back for more. You … Continue reading

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Fabric Search Engine

Today the Fabric Search engine has launched at FabricSearch.org  The site has been developed to help members of the fashion industry and textile industry learn more about fabric.  The site is in Beta and is not yet complete.  However, the … Continue reading

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Top 10 Girls Halloween Costumes 2011

Here are what we believe to be the top 10 Halloween Costumes for Girls 2011.  These are not in order of importance. Alice in Wonderland Costume Disney Princess Costume Witch Costume Monster High Costume Rock Star Costume Pirate Costume Angelica … Continue reading

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Top 10 Halloween Costumes for Boys 2011

Here are what we believe to be the top 10 Halloween Costumes for Boys 2011.  These are not in order of importance. Green Lantern Costume Captain America Costume Thor Costume Transformers Costume Batman Costume Spiderman Costume Hulk Costume Teenage Mutant … Continue reading

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Heavy Rains Damage Cotton Crop in Sindh

At least 40 percent of cotton crop has been damaged in Sindh due to torrential rains, causing flood in lower parts of cotton belt, market sources said here Saturday. Chairman Cotton Broker Forum Naseem Usman told APP that only about … Continue reading

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Domestic Textile Firms Hit by Duty-Free Imports from Bangladesh

In a major setback to the already struggling domestic textile industry, the government may remove 61 items, including 48 readymade garments, from the list of protected goods India has so far maintained under Safta, its free trade agreement with SAARC … Continue reading

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Textile Workers to Go on Strike Large Factory in Egypt

Twenty-two thousand workers at the Egypt Weaving and Textile Company in Mahallah city, the country’s largest public sector textile factory, have announced that they will begin an open-ended strike on 10 September. On Saturday workers issued a statement that outlines … Continue reading

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THE LOAFER : Must Have This Season

As per Nine West, this season’s must-have shoe is the loafer. Nine West adds a sexy edge to the “Unmixed” loafer with a thicker heel height and rich color variations. “The loafer is one of the most important trends a … Continue reading

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Zara Fashion Retailer Summary September 2011

Zara is known for its flexibility and swift response to emerging trends. With a creative team of over 300 professionals, the whole design process at Zara is centered around its customers’ wishes and desires. The strategy is characterized by continual … Continue reading

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Vera Wang Advice September 6th 2011

Here are some comments from Vera Wang from September 6th 2011. “Mix up the reception with a whimsical seating plan of different shaped tables or add some intrigue with an unexpected proportion. Combine rectangles, squares, rounds and ovals or set … Continue reading

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GAP Labor Day Sales Event 2011

LABOR DAY EVENT SALE! Starts 9/1/11: Labor Day Event: Up to 40% Off at Gap.com. Ends 9/5/11. Shop at the Gap at Gap.com Learn more about the Gap on Apparel Search.

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Liz Claiborne Announces Mexx Joint Venture Agreement

Liz Claiborne, Inc. recently announced that it has agreed to sell its global Mexx business to a joint venture in exchange for 18.75% of the common equity of the joint venture and total cash consideration of $85 million, subject to … Continue reading

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