Ivory Coast Collection at Chico’s

Posted on March 25, 2013 by Clothing Industry Guide

As the Chico’s brand continues to celebrate the 30th Anniversary, the excitement builds by introducing a new capsule collection, Ivory Coast.

IVORY COAST Collection

The Ivory Coast collection has just hit stores and chicos.com. This unique collection introduces soft neutrals and ultra-feminine pales inspired by our iconic pieces, exclusively reinvented and individually designed to celebrate 30 unforgettable years.

This limited-edition collection includes tops, bottoms, vests, jewelry and accessories with a focus on texture, embellishments and details that make each piece feel special.

The Ivory Coast collection Jewelry

Learn more about Chico’s on the Plus Dragon fashion scales.

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Ed Gribbin from Alvanon Named to AAFA Board

Posted on March 21, 2013 by Clothing Industry Guide

Ed Gribbin, president of Alvanon, Inc. (the apparel fit expert), has been named to the board of the American Apparel & Footwear Association. The announcement was made by AAFA President & CEO Kevin M. Burke at the AAFA Board of Directors Meeting, in conjunction with the AAFA Annual Executive Summit, March 13, 2013, Washington, D.C.

Gribbin’s appointment to the AAFA board reflects his 35 years of experience in the apparel industry, his global business background and his broad ranging involvement with worldwide apparel associations. He is co-inventor of the Intellifit Body Scanner and a member of eight leading institutions, including The Fashion Group International, the International Apparel Federation and the International Association of Clothing Designers and Executives. He is also a member of the Fashion & Apparel Studies Advisory Board of the University of Delaware.

“As an AAFA board member, I will be supporting and contributing to AAFA’s mission to represent the interests of U.S. apparel retailers, brands and manufacturers,” Gribbin says, adding that Alvanon, while only twelve years old is now working with the apparel industry in over 87 countries around the world. “Because of our broad, global industry reach, and our role in global supply chains, we have a unique perspective that I hope will allow me to add value to the AAFA Board and our members. And, because I have personally worked in just about every industry segment — wholesale, retail, manufacturing and now as a supplier and consultant to the industry, I think I have a clear understanding of what AAFA member companies need and want from their association.”

Gribbin was selected to introduce AAFA President Burke’s Opening Remarks at the AAFA’s Annual Executive Summit March 14 General Session. Gribbin’s comments focused on the positive changes to AAFA during Kevin’s tenure, including growth in its membership base, its member programs, its financial position, and its standing and influence on Capitol Hill.

About Alvanon Inc.

Founded in 2001, the Alvanon Group of companies is the global leader in providing full service, integrated fit solutions for the apparel industry. From its head office in New York, operations center in Hong Kong and operating offices in the UK and Germany, Alvanon provides customised fit strategies and product development tools to the world’s leading fashion brands, retailers, lingerie, swimwear, sportswear, mail order and corporate clothing suppliers. Alvanon’s fit offer combines the world’s largest database of 300,000 body scans with the unparalleled expertise, products and services provided by a team of over 70 dedicated sizing and body shape professionals.

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Wealthiest Fashion Professionals

Posted on March 21, 2013 by Clothing Industry Guide

Bernard Arnault, CEO of fashion empire LVMH, has been toppled from his throne. In 2012 the man behind Louis Vuitton, Christian Dior and Céline still occupied the top slot as the richest man in the list of 200 wealthiest individuals in fashion, but he has had to pass the baton to Inditex CEO Amancio Ortega.

The owner of Zara, Bershka, Pull & Bear and Uterqüe enjoyed an increase in his fortune last year of almost 15.5 billion euros. This brings his capital to a total of 44 billion euro, with Orgeta on the fast track to becoming the world’s richest man. Telecom magnate Carlos Slim and Microsoft founder Bill Gates are the only ones still in the lead, but their companies experienced a less successful 2012 than Ortega’s Inditex.

Although Arnault’s LVMH also did well the past year, the top executive dropped to the third spot this year after reconfiguration of his net capital left him with a ‘mere’ total of 22.4 billion euros. The second position is occupied by the Brenninkmeijers, the Dutch family behind fashion chain C&A. Last year, they came in third, but this year they moved up a slot with a net capital of 26.7 billion euros.

A total of 43 British fashion entrepreneurs are included in the top 200 list. Topping the list at number 25 is Arcadia’s Sir Philip Green with a net worth of 3.8 billion euros, up from 3.2 billion euros last year. Despite the increase in capital, Green dropped one place. Michael Ashley of Sports Direct finds himself in 33rd place with a net capital of 2.7 billion euros, up 765 million euros from last year.

Other wealthy Brits on the list include Matalan’s John Hargreaves at number 41, the Ong family at number 67 with Club 21, River Island’s Bernard Lewis at number 68, the Pentland Group’s Stephen Rubin at number 77 and Fashion Manufacturing’s Richard Caring at number 93.

A newcomer to the top 50 is jeans magnate Renzo Rosso, founder of Diesel and owner of the labels Viktor & Rolf and Maison Martin Margiela. He occupies the 36th slot with a net capital of 2.3 billion euros.

The highest ranking female on the list is also Italian and the same as last year: Miuccia Prada of Prada and Miu Miu, conquering 11th place with a net capital of 9.6 billion euros.

The Top 200 reveals that fashion has been growing faster than ever, despite the recession. The total value of the Fashion Top 200 List of wealthiest fashion executives now amounts to 420 billion euro, an increase of 11.6 percent compared with last year.

Source: FashionUnited
FashionUnited is the independent International B2B fashion platform. Globally active, the platform reaches more than 1.6 million industry professionals per month. Visitors can browse their local website, in their native language, which offers the latest fashion news, articles archive, display advertising, trade statistics, career center,employer branding pages, events calendar, and the FashionUnited Network on which fashion professionals can connect, discuss and share ideas. FashionUnited, more fun and efficiency in fashion!

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LA TEXTILE SHOW ANNOUCES FALL DATES: SEPT 30 – OCT 2, 2013 FOR F/W 14/15

Posted on March 20, 2013 by Clothing Industry Guide

LA TEXTILE SHOW ANNOUCES FALL DATES:
SEPT 30 – OCT 2, 2013 FOR F/W 14/15

WHO: Los Angeles International Textile Show (LA TEXTILE) is the fashion industry’s destination for premier textile, design and production resources. Offering hundreds of fabric selections and design services from around the world, the caliber of resources and fashion direction is presented with our Contemporary designer audience in mind. Our trend forum and complimentary seminar program are designed to inform and inspire. For more information, please visit http://www.californiamarketcenter.com/latextile.
WHAT:

California Market Center (CMC) has announced dates for its Fall/Winter 2014/15 edition of LA TEXTILE. The Show is scheduled to take place Monday, September 30 – Wednesday, October 2, 2013.
WHERE: California Market Center
110 East Ninth Street Los Angeles, CA 90079
WHEN: September 30 – October 2, 2013

9:00 am – 5:00 pm | Monday & Tuesday
9:00 am – 4:00 pm | Wednesday
MORE INFO: Website | http://www.californiamarketcenter.com/latextile

You can also learn more about the Los Angeles International Textile Show at the Apparel Search fashion industry directory.
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Prime Source Forum March 2013 in Hong Kong

Posted on March 19, 2013 by Clothing Industry Guide
Alvanon, the world’s leading apparel sizing and fit expert has announced that its chief executive officer, Janice Wang, is to speak at the global fashion industry’s prestigious Prime Source Forum 2013 that is being held on Tuesday 26th and Wednesday 27th March 2013 at the Sheraton Hong Kong Hotel & Towers, the ballroom, 20 Nathan Road, Kowloon. She has been invited to join an expert panel of speakers to address ‘Success after Succession – How will the next generation of owners take their family businesses forward?’ session four on day two of the forum. As a third generation member of the founding family of Alvanon she will share the secret of the group’s global growth and her business vision for its future success.
 
Janice Wang joined Alvanon in 2002 as its CEO having started her career in the family apparel manufacturing business and honing her business skills with such high profile organizations as Chase Manhattan Bank, Texwatch Inc., and industry giant Li and Fung Limited. Under her leadership the multinational Alvanon Group has become widely recognized as the global fashion industry’s leading provider of apparel sizing and fit consultancy and development tools. Since joining the company she has transformed it from a mannequin-focused company to a full service, integrated solutions company dedicated to fit excellence. She has inspired the company to embrace the most advanced 3D body scanning and consultancy innovations attracting top-tier, seasoned experts to the company. She is currently driving the company’s growth through a series of new consumer focused sizing applications.
 
Janice Wang is the third generation of a family rooted in the apparel industry. Her grandmother Beatrice Chen set up a childrenswear manufacturing business in Hong Kong, Sterling Products Limited in 1957. Janice’s father, the late Dr Kenneth Wang, MBE, joined the family business in the 70s and went on to expand manufacturing and sourcing facilities into seven countries. In 2001, Dr Wang founded Alvanon, as he recognized the value and commercial potential of developing realistic fit forms and applying body shape consultancy to fashion development.
 
Janice Wang graduated from Barnard College, Columbia University in New York, with a double degree in Economics and East Asian studies. In 2006 she was shortlisted in the UK for both the Businesswoman of the Year Award and the Woman of the Future Award. She lives in Hong Kong with her husband and young daughters.
 
The Success after Succession panel will be moderated by Peter Liu, chairman, human capital committee, American Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong and managing director of Asianet International Executive Search. In addition to Janice Wang-Millard, the panel will comprise Anderson Lee, business director Hong Kong Non-Woven Group and vice chairman of the sustainable Fashion Business Consortium, Hong Kong ; Roger Lee, CEO of the TAL Group and Marissa Maren, business development associate of the Busana Apparel Group. Additional information on Prime Source Forum 2013 can be found at http://www.primesourceforum.com
 
Prime Source Forum (PSF) sources key product and business information to the apparel supply chain and fashion industry. Since 2006, it has been held in Hong Kong once a year, bringing together more than 400 senior executives from 20+ countries to discuss the challenges and opportunities that manufacturers, suppliers and retailers are facing in the supply chain of the apparel industry. For this reason, it is a forum and not a conference as delegate involvement is an important element of its success. This international event offers ample opportunity for delegates to network with their peers, mingle with expert panelists and exchange ideas with their peers and competitors alike on issues of mutual interest. In 2012, the profile of PSF was extended to the fashion industry, which follows discussions with major players in both industries who appreciate the similarities in sourcing opportunities and market development for apparel and footwear practitioners. Other two fashion-related events, which are collocated with PSF, are Manufacturing, Material and Technology, and Fashion Access (www.aplf.com), cover raw material to finished products from head to toe.
 
Founded in 2001, the Alvanon Group of companies is the global leader in providing full service, integrated fit solutions for the apparel industry. From its head office in New York, operations center in Hong Kong and operating offices in the UK and Germany, Alvanon provides customized fit strategies and product development tools to the world’s leading fashion brands, retailers, lingerie, swimwear, sportswear, mail order and corporate clothing suppliers. Alvanon’s fit offer combines the world’s largest database of 300,000 body scans with the unparalleled expertise, products and services provided by a team of over 70 dedicated sizing and body shape professionals.
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Wedding Dress Structured Fabric by Vera Wang

Posted on March 19, 2013 by Clothing Industry Guide

In today’s fashion blog post you will find a few comments from Vera Wang.

“Nothing speaks more to convention in the design of a wedding gown than structure. Certain fabrics have become synonymous with this type of gown, providing form yet still able to be manipulated with precision to the desired design.

Duchess satin and satin-polyester blends are the most well-known of structured fabrics and are ideal for A-lines, full or gathered skirts, mermaid shapes or a structured bustier. Some of my brides seek more volume, so I recommend they choose taffeta (which looks lavish in off-white) or organza.

One of my favorite fabrics for structured looks is tulle, which is no longer relegated to the underpinnings of a gown. Tulle is charming and beautiful, expressing a sense of youth and femininity; it is not ideal, however, for dancing or moving about. -XO, Vera”

Learn more at the Vera Wang website.

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BuDhaGirl Spirituality and Fashion Collide

Posted on March 17, 2013 by Clothing Industry Guide

BuDhaGirl, where Spirituality and Fashion collide to bring a new line to the forefront with globally inspired jewelry and fine objects for the “glam OHM- embracing set”. Just two weeks old and already received by WWD and The Daily.  More importantly, the brand is now highlighted here on the Fashion Blogger website.  Spring is around the corner and BuDhaGirl has you covered with its pulse on ALL the trends such as the Serpent, the bold cuff, bright colors and fabric necklaces.

BuDhaGirl Collection Lookbook 2013

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Short Story For Summer 2013

Posted on March 16, 2013 by Clothing Industry Guide

Every day deserves to be one for the books, why not do something adventurous today! No need to worry about what you’ll wear Soffe makes it easy with their extremely comfortable and stylish athletic shorts ($7.99-$19.99).

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Fashion Event Date Changes 2013

Posted on March 16, 2013 by Clothing Industry Guide

Please notice that the dates for the August Las Vegas editions of AccessoriesTheShow, Stitch, and MRket have been changed to August 19-21, 2013.

Also, that the September New York dates for AccessoriesTheShow, Moda Manhattan, and FAME have been changed to September 17-19, 2013.

BJI Fashion Group (Business Journals, Inc)
50 Day Street
Norwalk, CT 06854, USA
Phone 1-866-696-6020
Fax 1-203-838-5028
Member of: IAEE/SISO

Business Journals, Inc is a multi-media company that produces B2B magazines, tradeshows, seminars, and websites. BJI Fashion Group (Business Journals, Inc) produces:

AccessoriesTheShow
Moda Manhattan
FAME
MRket
Stitch
AccessoriesTheShow
The world’s largest and longest running juried all-accessories trade event. Showcases fashion resources from virtually every accessory product category. New York editions run concurrently with Moda Manhattan and Fame. Las Vegas editions run concurrently with Stitch and MRket.

Website: http://www.accessoriestheshow.com

Exhibitor:
Stacy Samet, BJI Fashion Group
212.710.7412 fax 212.686.6821
stacys@busjour.com

Retailer:
Alison Carroll, BJI Fashion Group
203.663.7827 or 866.696.6020
alisonc@busjour.com

Press:
Sara Simonow, BJI Fashion Group
203.663.7820
saras@busjour.com

NEW YORK – 2013 DATES:

Venue: Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, New York City, NY

January 6-8
February 24-26
May 5-7
August 4-6
September 17-19

LAS VEGAS – 2013 DATES:

Venue: The Venetian Resort Hotel, 3355 Las Vegas Boulevard S Las Vegas, NV

February 18-20
August 19-21

Moda Manhattan

An upscale trade event providing a concise mix of carefully juried RTW for the Modern Contemporary retailer. Features fashion resources ranging in apparel from every category possible. Takes place in New York and runs concurrently with AccessoriesTheShow and Fame.

Website: http://www.modamanhattan.com

Exhibitor:
Dee Gratz Jones, BJI Fashion Group
212.710.7441 fax 212.686.6821
deej@busjour.com

Retailer:
Alison Carroll, BJI Fashion Group
203.663.7827 or 866.696.6020
alisonc@busjour.com

Press:
Sara Simonow, BJI Fashion Group
203.663.7820
saras@busjour.com

NEW YORK – 2013 DATES:

Venue: Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, New York City, NY

January 6-8
February 24-26
May 5-7
August 4-6
September 17-19

FAME

The premiere show for Junior and Young Contemporary fashion apparel. In addition, showcases the largest selection of footwear in one location. Takes place in New York and runs concurrently with AccessoriesTheShow and Moda Manhattan.

Website: http://www.fameshows.com

Exhibitor:
Kim Synnott, BJI Fashion Group
212.710.7439
kims@busjour.com
or
Amy Nathan, BJI Fashion Group
212.710.7487 fax 212.686.6821
amyn@busjour.com

Retailer:
Alison Carroll, BJI Fashion Group
203.663.7827 or 866.696.6020
alisonc@busjour.com

Press:
Sara Simonow, BJI Fashion Group
203.663.7820
saras@busjour.com

NEW YORK – 2013 DATES:

Venue: Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, New York City, NY

January 6-8
February 24-26
May 5-7
August 4-6
September 17-19

MRket
The exclusive show for the menswear industry – a global fashion trade show for discerning menswear brands. Representing the best in classic and contemporary clothing, sportswear, footwear, accessories and outerwear from the US and abroad. Las Vegas editions run concurrently with AccessoriesTheShow and Stitch.

Website: http://www.mrketshow.com

Exhibitor:
Lizette Chin, BJI Fashion Group
212.710.7414 fax 212.686.6821
lizettec@busjour.com

Retailer:
Alison Carroll, BJI Fashion Group
203.663.7827 or 866.696.6020
alisonc@busjour.com

Press:
Sara Simonow, BJI Fashion Group
203.663.7820
saras@busjour.com

NEW YORK – 2013 DATES:

Venue: Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, New York City, NY

January 20-22
July 21-23

LAS VEGAS – 2013 DATES:

Venue:
The Venetian Resort Hotel, 3355 Las Vegas Boulevard S Las Vegas, NV
February 18-20
August 19-21

STITCH

A focused and refined trade event merchandized with the right mix of contemporary, sportswear, lifestyle, and international brands. Features carefully juried fashion resources ranging in apparel from all RTW categories. Takes place in Las Vegas and runs concurrently with MRket and AccessoriesTheShow.

Website: http://www.stitchshows.com

Exhibitor:
Shawn Hazan, BJI Fashion Group
212.710.7435 fax 212.686.6821
shawnh@busjour.com

Retailer:
Alison Carroll, BJI Fashion Group
203.663.7827 or 866.696.6020
alisonc@busjour.com

Press:
Sara Simonow, BJI Fashion Group
203.663.7820
saras@busjour.com

LAS VEGAS – 2013 DATES:

Venue: The Venetian Resort Hotel, 3355 Las Vegas Boulevard S Las Vegas, NV

February 18-20
August 19-21

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Marigot Cute Pajamas for Spring Break 2013

Posted on March 15, 2013 by Clothing Industry Guide

Marigot pj

Looking for any Spring Break essential products? Marigot is a super cute pj company that just came out with their new spring styles! Great for all travels, Marigot has the perfect fits and colors to add that extra pop of color to your luggage.

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Milk the Goat Feminine Pieces

Posted on March 14, 2013 by Clothing Industry Guide

Milk the Goat

We wanted to show you some fun items from Milk the Goat– super bright and feminine pieces great for spring and summer! Check out their styles in this blog post that are on-point with this seasons’ Black and White fashion trend J. Perfect for Spring Break!

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Burton SS13 Collection

Posted on March 14, 2013 by Clothing Industry Guide

Burton’s new SS13 collection is now available online and in retailers across the country, with a great selection of men’s and women’s styles, as well as travel accessories.

Men’s SS13 Styles

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Women’S SS13 Styles

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Travel Accessories

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Learn more about the Burton lifestyle fashion brand.

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Smashing 1920s Fashions – Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries

Posted on March 12, 2013 by Clothing Industry Guide

Spring is in the air and that means flirty feminine fashions. What better way to recognize the season and Women’s History Month, then with a 1920s style slideshow based on Acorn’s newest release of Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries on Blu-ray and DVD March 26th.

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Based on the popular detective novels by Kerry Greenwood, the gorgeously costumed and evocatively shot Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries, Series 1 makes its North American debut on Blu-ray and DVD from Acorn on March 26, 2013.  Essie Davis (Girl with a Pearl Earring, Cloudstreet) stars as the Honorable Miss Phryne Fisher, a thoroughly modern woman of the late 1920s operating in a mostly male world. The glamorous “lady detective” goes about her work with a pistol close at hand—and, more often than not, a male admirer even closer. Produced for ABC Australia and filmed on location in Melbourne with stellar production values, Miss Fisher’s DVD release coincides with its premiere on select public television stations starting in April 2013. The Blu-ray 3-Disc set and DVD 4-Disc set include all 13 episodes (approx. 50 min. each), plus a bonus behind-the-scenes featurette, meet the creators, set tour, and cast interviews ($59.99 each, AcornOnline.com).

In 1920s Melbourne, the Honorable Phryne Fisher is making a way for herself as a sly and stylish sleuth in the male-dominated detective world. To the dismay of Detective Inspector Jack Robinson (Nathan Page, The Secret Life of Us), Phryne’s investigations take her through back alleys, jazz clubs, and shady neighborhoods. Ignoring the dangers all around her, she glides through life determined to enjoy every moment. But beneath her devil-may-care attitude, Phryne hides ghosts from the past that continue to haunt her.

Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries also stars Hugo Johnstone-Burt (Cloudstreet), Ashleigh Cummings (Tomorrow, When the War Began), Miriam Margolyes (Little Dorrit), and Nicholas Bell (Shine). Miranda Otto (The Lord of the Rings) guest stars.

BONUS: The look of Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries (19 min.), meet the creators (5 min.), set tour (4 min.), cast interviews (8 min.), and more

Street Date: March 26, 2013 – 13 episodes, approx. 706 min., plus bonus – SDH subtitles

Blu-ray 3-Disc Set (SRP: $59.99)/DVD 4-Disc Set (SRP: $59.99)

Contains violence, coarse language, nudity, sexual situations, and drug use

An RLJ Entertainment, Inc. brand (NASDAQ: RLJE), Acorn specializes in the best of British television on DVD and Blu-ray. 2013 releases include: Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries, Dirk Gently, Agatha Christie’s Partners in Crime: The Tommy & Tuppence Mysteries, The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie, Maigret, Doc Martin Special Collection, Jack Taylor, and more episodes from Foyle’s War, Case Histories, New Tricks, Murdoch Mysteries, Midsomer Murders, Above Suspicion, George Gently, Vexed and Vera. Acorn’s DVD sets are available from select retailers, catalog companies, and direct from Acorn at (888) 870-8047 or AcornOnline.com. Select series are streaming at Acorn TV, the first British TV-focused streaming service, at AcornOnline.com/TV

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Vera Wang Wedding Look Advice March 2013

Posted on March 12, 2013 by Clothing Industry Guide

Below you will find Vera Wang’s Wedding Look Advice for March 2013.

Do you wish to keep your wedding look sensual or casual, but still celebratory? My suggestion is to choose a gown with soft construction, which means the fabric you select is critical.

For understated yet elegant, I recommend silk crepe and crepe blends; these fabrics are versatile in terms of draping, embellishing or tailoring and perfect for featuring elaborate accessories, special jewelry or extravagant flowers.

For daring and provocative, I recommend silk charmeuse; one of the most glamorous and luxurious fabrics, it was a favorite of Hollywood sirens such as Jean Harlow. However, silk charmeuse as well as jersey and chiffon are body-conscious and therefore not suitable for every bride. For a more forgiving yet still softly constructed fabric, choose a gown made of georgette.

In all fabrics, a narrow cut always strikes a nice balance between moods. -XO, Vera

Learn more about Vera Wang at her website.

You may also want to view the Vera Wang Video posted today on the Fashionista News fashion blog.  It is regarding Vera’s thoughts on color in her gowns.

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Facebook of Fashion 2013

Posted on March 11, 2013 by Clothing Industry Guide

Have you heard of FastFit360? It’s called the “Facebook of Fashion” because the tool helps teams collaborate easily and connect with partners like never before. And thanks to the Cloud, all of it comes with low cost, low risk and fast results.

With the increase in SKUs, the reduction of budgets and our shrinking calendars, many have asked how to communicate more efficiently with our partners. The fact is 44% of the world’s Internet users are in Asia.

1 out of 7 people on Earth are a member of a social network. China is not only the largest nation on the planet, these days it’s the largest on the Internet too! It has twice as many Internet users as the United States (Mainland China has 485 million Internet users). And it’s only getting started.

Please contact us for a LIVE, Online demonstration for you and your team. Oh, and check out our website: http://www.fastfit360.com

By the way, if you want to follow fashion on Facebook, you can try the Apparel Search page.

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The Fashion Education Network

Posted on March 10, 2013 by Clothing Industry Guide

The Fashion Education Network, part of FashionUnited, launches the first International Fashion School Database which includes comprehensive information about fashion schools and educational programs worldwide.

Responding to the growing need for information by students and companies; contributing to a more transparent global educational market. The Fashion School Database is the world’s most complete database which includes information about top fashion schools and their courses.

Big names in the education industry such as Polimoda, IFA Paris, LDT Nagold, Mod’Spe, EBC Hochschule, IFM Paris and FDI Düsseldorf are partnering with the Fashion Education Network.
“As an international institution of which 40% of the students are non-French, IFM thinks it is important to be present at the Fashion Education Network” states Lucas Delattre, Head of communication at IFM Paris.

The database now comprises information about more than 400 fashion courses and programs from 75 schools worldwide. In the next couple of months over 70.000 people will choose to start a fashion course for the upcoming semester. The Fashion Education Network wants to help students worldwide in choosing the right education by offering them information about their educational opportunities which can be reviewed and compared for free.

About the Fashion Education Network
The Fashion Education Network is a non-profit initiative, created in 2010, to build a bridge between education and the industry. As a leading online platform for fashion education, the mission is to stimulate interaction between schools, students and industry leaders by sharing knowledge and intelligence.

Learn more at FashionUnited.com/education

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Phoenix Fashion Week Visiting LA March 2013

Posted on March 8, 2013 by Clothing Industry Guide

Here is a note from Phoenix Fashion Week.

PHOENIX FASHION WEEK COMES TO L.A.

March 12th, 2013 (Mon.) – 4pm @ Fashion Biz Inc. in Downtown L.A.

Greetings, my name is Brian Hill, Executive Director of Phoenix Fashion Week, where we are focused on “Bridging Designers & Buyers.” We are currently planning our next Phoenix Fashion Week, running October 1 – 5, 2013.

Each year we travel to cities and host fashionable “Meet & Greets” to introduce our http://www.phoenixfashionweek.com team and potentially INVITE designers, models, retailers, etc. to be a part of our Fall Fashion Week in Arizona. These hand selected (12) emerging designers (15 established designers & (10) accessory designers will showcase on our 80ft. Runway and be exposed to our retailer database to write order.

EMERGING DESIGNERS: Will actually go through our ‘Designer Boot Camp’ remotely, in the (4) months leading up to Phoenix Fashion Week.

DESIGNER BOOT CAMP (Video):

http://bit.ly/XHwoow

MEET & GREET:

On Tuesday, March 12th, we are in Los Angeles at the FASHION BUSINESS INC. HEADQUARTERS from 4:00pm – 6:00pm

110 East 9th Street, Suite A792

Los Angeles, CA 90079 –

Phone- 213-892-1669

OUR GOAL: To personally meet each of you, hear about each of your brands and leave you with information about Phoenix Fashion Week, our mission and opportunities to work together. Our PHXFW team, past designers and our partner http://www.balluun.com will be on hand to answer all of your questions, explore ideas, and build partnerships.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND THIS MEETING?

Emerging / Established Fashion Designers, Accessory Designers, Models, Photographers, Retailers & Stylists: Looking to expand their brand AND increase sales.

Please R.S.V.P. to abbei@phoenixfashionweek.com, also “LIKE & SHARE” this event with other local designers. Provide: Your full name, brand name, website address, contact e-mail, & contact phone number.

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GOING VINTAGE by Lindsey Leavitt

Posted on March 7, 2013 by Clothing Industry Guide

GOING VINTAGE by Lindsey Leavitt is a novel about a teen girl who decides to turn back the clock and style herself in 1960s clothing, activities, foods and live out her grandmother’s high school to-do list. Lindsey has started a tumblr which will kick off in the next two weeks featuring famous authors and bloggers in their vintage attire. You can also view her book trailer here.

“Lindsey Leavitt made me want to go vintage. Readers everywhere will identify with this smart and likeable heroine.”

–Meg Cabot, New York Times bestselling author of the Princess Diaries series and the Abandon trilogy

GOING VINTAGE
By Lindsey Leavitt
Bloomsbury USA

On-sale: March 26, 2013

Hardcover, $16.99

ISBN: 978-1-59990-787-1

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Vera Wang Fashion Tips March 2013

Posted on March 5, 2013 by Clothing Industry Guide

Below you will find a few comments from Vera Wang.

A bit of superstition adds to the adventure of marriage. For your something old, something new or something borrowed – look to your handbag. Your handbag should never be an afterthought; in fact, it is one of the most difficult accessories to coordinate with your wedding gown. Without exception, your wedding handbag should be small, elegant and understated. To make an important connection between past and future, consider a vintage handbag from one of your older relatives or invest in a new piece that will become an heirloom when you pass it on.

For your something blue, consider a hidden touch such as a blue ribbon sewn into your petticoat. -XO, Vera

You may want to also view the Bridesmaid Dress advise posted last month.

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AG Stylist Series x Cher Coulter and AG x Liberty London

Posted on March 5, 2013 by Clothing Industry Guide

We wanted to let you know about AG Adriano Goldschmied’s collaborations for SS13. AG Stylist Series x Cher Coulter (exclusive to Harvey Nichols) and AG x Liberty London (exclusive to Liberty), both are launching this month!!

AG STYLIST SERIES X CHER COULTER

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Californian denim brand AG Adriano Goldschmied debuts its AG Stylist Series in March with a 14-piece denim line by Los Angeles celebrity stylist Cher Coulter, whose clients include Elizabeth Olsen, Nicole Richie, Sienna Miller and Kate Bosworth. Coulter’s range for AG features shorts, jeans, vests, jackets and skirts in graphic and foil prints, with laser-cut detailing or embellishment. Pieces are priced from £210-£289. Available at Harvey Nichols. Have a look at this awesome video; http://www.agjeans.com/ag_chercoulter.html

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AG X LIBERTY LONDON

AG Adriano Goldschmied will also unveil a capsule collection in partnership with Liberty London. The 15-item collection will showcase three iconic Liberty floral prints on denim in three favourite AG washes. Silhouettes include legging jeans, denim shorts, a chambray shirt and shirtdress. All fabrics are made and printed in Italy; pieces are priced from £ 210 – £288. Available at Liberty.

 

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