Pegeen announces the addition of the Princess Kate, a royal wedding flower girl dress

Posted on May 2, 2011 by Clothing Industry Guide
Pegeen announces the addition of the “Princess Kate,” a royal wedding flower girl dress, to the Regal Collection

flower girl dress

Marg Hyland, founder and head designer of Pegeen® introduces the latest addition to the Regal Collection – her take on the flower girl dresses used in the royal wedding, The Princess Kate.   The dress has 5 pleats on the sash, is made of duchess silk satin or shantung silk, has a gorded skirt with a wide flair at the bottom and Engish Nottingham lace hem covering 12 layers of tulle and underpinnings, darling Nottingham lace-trimmed sleeves and finished with silk covered buttons. Pegeen calls this style simply, the “Princess Kate” or style #601.   The entire Regal Collection can be seen by visiting Pegeen.com for details.

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Coldwatch Creek Offer Code WZH2336

Posted on May 2, 2011 by Clothing Industry Guide
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Fashion Delivers

Posted on May 2, 2011 by Clothing Industry Guide
FASHION DELIVERS is seeking donations of basic apparel items from companies (pants, jeans, shirts, socks, underwear, sweaters, shoes) as well as basic home goods (sheets, towels, blankets) to deliver relief to areas affected by the tornadoes in the South.  Please help us help those on our own shores who need support.  Contact FASHION DELIVERS at 646-786-2680 or email donations@fashiondelivers.org so they can facilitate pick-up of product.
Learn more about fashion delivers.
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Wholesale Vintage Fashion

Posted on May 1, 2011 by Clothing Industry Guide

Wholesale vintage fashion is an important segment of fashion.  According to Wikipedia, “Vintage clothing is a generic term for new or second hand garments originating from a previous era. The phrase is also used in connection with a retail outlet, e.g. “vintage clothing store.” It can also be used as an adjective: “This dress is vintage.” The word vintage is copied from its use in wine terminology, as a more elegant-seeming euphemism for “old” clothes. ” Read the full definition at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vintage_fashion

If you are interested in learning more about wholesale vintage fashion or vintage clothing retailers, you may want to try the following links:

vintage fashion

women’s vintage fashion guide

vintage fashion group

men’s vintage fashion guide

You may also want to read the following:

Vintage Fashion – Clothing in the 1940’s  (Fashion Industry Network)
what is vintage fashion (from the Fashion-era website)
Vintage Fashion (Apparel Search)
What is vintage fashion? (from About.com)
Vintage Clothing (from AskMen)
Vintage Fashion Not Just Old Clothes (FIN)

Where can you buy vintage clothing?

vintage clothing stores
Vintage clothing on Etsy.
women’s fashion on eBay

Hope this helps you learn more about vintage fashion.

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Trade Leads : apparel, textiles and fashion trade leads

Posted on April 30, 2011 by Clothing Industry Guide

Developing new business is important to the fashion industry as it is to any industry.  Finding trade leads is a critical aspect of business.  Buyers of apparel can use trade leads and so can sellers.

Apparel Search has a trade leads directory that may be able to help you.  Utilize the trade lead web sites listed on the guide. These are helpful resources for importers and exporters of apparel.  From these trade lead portals, you will be able to find shoes, shirts, pants, skirts, jackets, hats, intimate apparel, outerwear, jeans and much more.

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Watches Ultimate Fashion Accessory

Posted on April 30, 2011 by Clothing Industry Guide

Are watches the ultimate fashion accessory?  Well, the first thing to figure out would be what factors would be used to determines the “ultimate fashion accessory”.  In my opinion, nearly anything visible can be considered a fashion accessory.  Although we normally think of handbags, scarves, gloves, headwear, belts, etc., as fashion accessories we also should consider items such as iPad covers, umbrellas, backpacks, etc.  We may possibly think of an iPad cover as a protection device, but if styled nicely it can be used as a fashion statement.  Therefore, a fashion accessory.

Anyway, what items would be considered an “ultimate” fashion accessory?  To judge this, I am going to base on how often the accessory is used.

Earrings, bracelets, necklaces are used often as fashion accessories.  However, these items are typically worn by women (not always by women only; but most frequently by women).  I think if we are going to declare an “ultimate” accessory, it should be utilized by both genders equally.

The accessory that I have selected is the Watch.  As of today, watches are the ultimate fashion accessory.  Please note, I may change my mind tomorrow…  However, as of today, the watch is the bigger winner in my book.

Do you agree that the watch can be considered an ultimate fashion accessory?  Yes, I understand they are starting to lose some steam.  In all honesty, I am now checking my iPhone for the time before looking at my watch.

Do not under estimate the power of your watch.  It really does get noticed.  Make sure you are wearing a stylish one.

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Private Sales

Posted on April 30, 2011 by Clothing Industry Guide

Unfortunately, not all sales are created equal.  Some are private sales for which you may need to be a member to take advantage of the reduced rate.  In regard to clothing sales, if you are shopping online or off, you can find companies that have private sales based on membership or clubs.

Do you belong to any shopping clubs that provide private sales events for the members?

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Private Shopping Clubs Selling Clothing and Fashion Accessories

Posted on April 29, 2011 by Clothing Industry Guide

Wow, it is amazing how much money some of the private shopping clubs have raised.  Do these clubs have as much potential as the VC’s think.  Personally, I think that the private fashion clubs that sell fashion may be getting a bit ahead of themselves.  If I was the owner of a popular designer brand label, I would rather my product be in Barneys New York, Bloomingdales, Neiman Marcus, etc.  If these fashion clubs are getting so much visibility, it would be bad for my brand.  I think they may be caught in a catch 22 situation.  The club concept is an interesting one, but I wonder if their is too much smoke & mirrors with this concept.

It is my understanding that the private shopping clubs sell men’s fashion, women’s fashion and possibly kids fashion.  However, I am not sure because I am not yet a member to see behind the curtain…

If you do not know what a private e-commerce club really is, you may want to check the private fashion club definition.  Once we get this figured out, we can then try to learn more about Social Fashion Shopping which is another interesting shopping concept.

Their sure is a lot to learn about shopping.  In all honesty, I sort of miss the good old days when you can walk into a store, see what they have, buy what you like…

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DinoDirect e-commerce Fashion : International Shopping

Posted on April 29, 2011 by Clothing Industry Guide

DinoDirect China Limited is one of the biggest global online retailers. It offers a great quantity of products at competitive prices by cutting the middleman and offering products directly to the terminal consumers.  DinoDirect.com possesses a great many software products with proprietary intellectual property rights, owns technological superiority and is an efficient marketing team among similar industries.

Is DinoDirect better then the following online shopping resources?  Maybe DinoDirect is better.

Endless Fashion
Shoe Shopping
eBay fashion at Auction
ShopSense

I for one, am going to check out more about DinoDirect.  Appears to be a good place to shop.

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Barneys New York The Window

Posted on April 29, 2011 by Clothing Industry Guide

Barneys New York The Window is Barneys site on all things fashion.  Not sure if it would officially be termed a blog, webzine, or online fashion magazine.  Either way, The Window is a well done resource for learning more about fashion, jewelry, beauty and more.  This luxury fashion retailer has taken style and creativity to the next step.  If you have not already done so, Apparel Search suggests that you check out The Window from Barneys New York.

Learn more about the Barneys New York The Window.

From The Window you will find the following stylish categories and more:

The Window News
The Window Shoes
The Window Women’s Fashion
The Window Men’s Fashion
The Window Jewelry
The Window Accessories
The Window Beauty
The Window Culture
The Window Personalities

Read more fashion news about Barneys New York.

Lanvin Ballet Flats at Barneys
Fashion Shopping Article Posted February 16, 2011

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Joseph Abboud Men’s Shirts

Posted on April 29, 2011 by Clothing Industry Guide

Last week I bought two new Joseph Abboud men’s shirts.  I must say, I am very happy with the quality and the attention to detail on these shirts.  I have am a new fan.  I may head back to the store this weekend to pick up some more shirts.

Learn more about Joseph Abboud.

Learn more about Joseph Abboud men’s fashion.

Learn more about men’s shirts from the men’s shirts guide.

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Luxottica Group S.p.A. Fashion Eyewear Company Spotlight

Posted on April 28, 2011 by Clothing Industry Guide

Luxottica Group S.p.A. Fashion Eyewear Company Spotlight

Luxottica Group is a global leader in premium, luxury and sports eyewear with over 6,400 optical and sun retail stores in North America, Asia-Pacific, China, South Africa and Europe, and a strong, well-balanced brand portfolio. House brands include Ray-Ban, the world’s most famous sun eyewear brand, Oakley, Vogue, Persol, Oliver Peoples, Arnette and REVO, while licensed brands include Bvlgari, Burberry, Chanel, Dolce & Gabbana, Donna Karan, Polo Ralph Lauren, Prada,  Tiffany and Versace. In addition to a global wholesale network involving 130 different countries, the Group manages leading retail chains in major markets, including LensCrafters, Pearle Vision and ILORI in North America, OPSM and Laubman & Pank in Asia-Pacific, LensCrafters in China and Sunglass Hut worldwide. The Group’s products are designed and manufactured at its six manufacturing plants in Italy, two wholly-owned plants in the People’s Republic of China and one plant in the United States devoted to the production of sports eyewear. In 2010, Luxottica Group posted net sales of almost Euro 5.8 billion.

If you are interested you can read eyewearnews articles on the Fashion Newspaper.  For example, you can find articles such as Luxottica Posts Nice Growth in First Quarter of 2011 : Fashion Eyewear News

Learn about premium and luxury brands at the Fashion Brand Directory website.  You will even find nice places to shop for premium and luxury brand eyewear.

You may also have interest in sunglass stores from the sunglasses store directory on Apparel Search.

When shopping at retailers such as eBay etc., please be careful for replica sunglasses. 

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Fashion News for People Interested in Fashion News

Posted on April 28, 2011 by Clothing Industry Guide
Here is some fashion news for people interested in fashion news.  Actually, who does not like fashion news?  Doesn’t everyone like fashion news?
Read more fashion news if you are interested.
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Few Words from Vera Wang April 2011

Posted on April 26, 2011 by Clothing Industry Guide

Brides today have infinitely more possibilities than ever before – the rules are vanishing. For brides who wish to be daring or to defy convention, I recommend exaggerated details and extreme counterpoints such as unexpected fabric combinations or a collar that doubles as a hooded veil. These brides – modernists – envision a wedding dress as a work of art. Their choice will reflect intellect and energy and always look forward, never behind. — XO, Vera

Learn more about Vera Wang at her website.

You can also learn about Vera Wang on Apparel Search.

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Clothing on the Go

Posted on April 24, 2011 by Clothing Industry Guide

If you are looking for clothing on the go, you may be looking for mobile applications for clothing and fashion accessories.  If that is the case you may want to try the fashion apps section on Apparel Search to learn more about mobile apps regarding clothing.

Find clothing on the go with the Clothing Industry Mobile site at http://www.clothingindustry.mobi/

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Handbag Wholesaler Directory

Posted on April 17, 2011 by Clothing Industry Guide
If you are looking for handbag wholesalers, the best place is the handbag wholesaler directory on Apparel Search.
If you are interested, you can discuss handbag wholesalers and handbags in general at the handbag group on the Fashion Industry Network.
You can also learn more about handbags at the handbag designer directory.
If you are interested in shopping for handbags, you can try Amazon for Handbags.
Learn more about women’s apparel wholesalers from the women’s apparel wholesalers directory on Apparel Search.

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Wholesale Apparel Directory : directory of fashion wholesalers

Posted on April 14, 2011 by Clothing Industry Guide

Wholesale Apparel Directory : The wholesale apparel directory is for clothing wholesalers. If you sell wholesale women’s fashion, wholesale menswear or wholesale childrenswear you are welcome to list your company. This directory also has a section for wholesale fabric, wholesale textile machinery, wholesale trims and notions etc.

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Fashion Boutiques Directory : fashion boutique directory

Posted on April 14, 2011 by Clothing Industry Guide

Fashion Boutique Directory : The fashion boutique directory is for specialty stores selling clothing or fashion accessories. If you own or work for a fashion boutique, you are welcome to list your business in this fashion directory.

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Trims and Notions Directory : Apparel Manufacturers Directory of Trimming

Posted on April 14, 2011 by Clothing Industry Guide

Trims and Notions Directory : The trims & notions directory is where you will find fashion trimming such as zippers, buttons, labels, hangtags, hangers, etc.  Learn more from the Trims and Notions Directory : Apparel Manufacturers Directory of Trimming.

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Men’s Fashion Directory : fashion blog

Posted on April 14, 2011 by Clothing Industry Guide

Men’s Fashion Directory : The men’s fashion directory is for menswear.  Learn more about men’s fashion and the clothing companies behind menswear.  Get an education on the fashion designers, styles, and industry resources.

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