Fashion & Apparel News
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Bringing the Boutique to Your Home
Bagolitas by Janice - a spunky fringe fabric handbags and accessories boutique - has been helping women redefine themselves through career opportunities or the handbags they carry since 2005. - October 28, 2008 - Bagolitas by Janice
Upcoming Charlotte Winter Custom Clothier Day for Astor & Black
Quentin Hazell of Astor & Black Custom Clothiers in Charlotte NC announces a Charlotte Winter Custom Clothier Day. The custom clothing event will feature Astor & Black’s Three-Suit Package. - October 28, 2008 - Quentin Hazell
New Search Tool for the Fashion Industry Unveiled: Infomat.com
Infomat.com is the leading search engine for the international fashion industry. Infomat.com combines world-class search technology with one-of-a-kind search tools to help people get what they are looking for faster. Formed in 1996, the company has experienced steady growth and currently has 215,000 unique users a month and over 75,000 opt in newsletter subscribers. - October 26, 2008 - infomat
Tryxo & Indie Artists Cares
Tryxo, the fastest growing online store and outlet for independent artist music and downloads, takes the initiative and shows support for our community. - October 26, 2008 - Tryxo.com
Chicago’s Runway Fashion Fundraiser
Dan Newbill, with Dapper Dan Productions, partnered with The Klein Group, Inc. to produce a Runway Fashion Fundraiser. - October 26, 2008 - Tryxo.com
Well Edited Women's Boutique, Everything Under $150
The purpose of this press release is to introduce www.shopclotheshound to the public. - October 24, 2008 - Clothes Hound
Wholesalediscountsunglasses Introduces Immensely Popular Diamond Eyewear Sunglasses
Wholesale Discount Sunglasses is the direct source for buying wholesale designer replica sunglasses. No middle man buy direct and save. - October 24, 2008 - Wholesalediscountsunglasses
Wholesalediscountsunglasses Launches a New Website to Compliment Expanding Business
Wholesale Discount Sunglasses is the direct source for buying wholesale designer replica sunglasses. No middle man buy direct and save. - October 24, 2008 - Wholesalediscountsunglasses
Hollyscoop.com Makes History Again with It's First of a Kind Application for Apple iPhone and iPod Touch
Hollyscoop Stays Ahead of the Curve by Being the First Entertainment News Entity to Utilize Apple’s Popular Devices for News and Content Distribution. - October 23, 2008 - Hollyscoop.com
Paoo—an Innovative Jewelry Line with a Heart, Debuts at the Emmy’s Gifting Lounge
Paoo, a jewelry brand that combines fresh design ideas with the desire to encourage women to celebrate their shinning moments. - October 22, 2008 - Paoo LLC
NiRo Couture Ribbon Cutting & Launch Party
NiRo Design Center, located at 241 Asylum Street in the heart of downtown Hartford, is proud to announce its one-year Anniversary and the Grand Opening of its new store front counterpart, NiRo Couture on October 24, 2008. - October 21, 2008 - NiRo Couture
Hand Fabricated Sterling Silver Jewelry on a Shoestring Budget
Graphic Designer turned Jewelry Artist, Linda Grandstaff introduces her Fall 2008 line of sterling silver, fine silver and copper jewelry. The fall collection showcases an eclectic mix of Modern (domed rings) to Victorian (filigree) designs. All designs are hand fabricated by the artist. She creates unusual designs that stand out from the crowed but are very affordable at $50.00 to $300.00. All designs are made of the finest metals and semi-precious and natural stones. - October 19, 2008 - Grand Glimmers
New Plus Size Lingerie Collection from Gok Wan for Simply Yours
British fashion stylist and TV presenter Gok Wan has teamed up with plus size lingerie designers Simply Yours to create a range of sexy shapewear dedicated to the curvier figure. - October 18, 2008 - Simply Yours
Joots.co.uk to Stock the Babette Wasserman Autumn/Winter Mens Cufflink Collection
Joots.co.uk, the UK based E-tailer of Contemporary Designer Gemstone Jewellery, today announced that they will be one of the few online retailers to stock Babette Wasserman’s Autumn/Winter Collection of Mens Cufflinks. Including the Lightning, Harlequin, Crystal Cushion and City Check... - October 16, 2008 - Joots.co.uk
Local Designer Unites Charleston’s Fashion Set for Women’s Cause
Katherine McDonald, the owner and designer of local fashion label LulaKate, decided to premiere her fall collection in a recession-conscious style. She will be hosting a trunk show and donating 25% of the revenue to Dress For Success of Charleston. DFS is an organization that provides disadvantaged women with the wardrobe and skills needed to acquire a job. The event is happening Wednesday, October 29, from 5:00-8:00pm in LulaKate’s flagship boutique at 324 King Street. - October 16, 2008 - Charleston Style Concierge
A+ Fashion Design Now Availible at Lulu.com
African American Author, Tammy M. Kabba has made her mark. The new 60 page book, "A+ Fashion Design" approaches the dilemmas of the new plus sized woman. It offers wonderful advice, beauty tips and tricks with a plethora of ideas and illustrations. - October 16, 2008 - Tammy Kabba
Frog Kiss Designs Receives the Toy Man (TM) Seal of Approval
Frog Kiss Designs, LLC is proud to announce their handcrafted hooded towels were inducted last week into The Toy Man {TM} Product Guide and received the distinguished Toy Man {TM} Seal of Approval. This seal of approval is based on a no fee, in-depth product evaluation by a textiles design... - October 15, 2008 - Frog Kiss Designs, LLC
Tacori and Ines Di Santo Shine on the Runway; Tacori and Ines Di Santo Marry Modern Elegance and Sexy Sophistication
Tacori collaborates with celebrated haute couture bridal gown designer Ines Di Santo to dress her Spring 2009 runway collection in stunning Tacori Bridal.Evening jewelry at the 2008 Bridal Couture Show – honoring Di Santo’s Ten Years of Bridal Fashion. - October 15, 2008 - Tacori
Baby & Kids Sale - Clothing, Nursery, Accessories
Fantaisie Kids is offering a huge sale on baby and kids clothing, nursery, and accessories. Fantaisie Kids started out as a wholesale manufacturer of hand smocked and embroidered apparel for ages 3 months up to 10. Just one year ago, the company decided to operate as a full e-commerce boutique,... - October 14, 2008 - Fantaisie Kids
2009 Golden Globe Awards Boom Boom Room Celebrity Gifting Suite Features Saurette
Saurette is best defined as petite versions of the modern mom. Simply put, Fashionable clothing for kids with unique style inspired by women's runway and contemporary design. - October 14, 2008 - Saurette
Words to Live By Tees Announces Co-Sponsor Honest Beverages Signs on to Help Eradicate Domestic Violence
Words to Live By Tees (www.wordstolivebytees.com), an online apparel company that focuses on the power of positive living, announces 2008 co-sponsor Honest Beverages to help eradicate Domestic Violence through the B. The Revolution End Abuse Project. Their 2008 advocacy partner, My Sisters Place DC is a non-profit women’s transitional center and serves as the only shelter in D.C. focused exclusively on serving the needs of battered women and their children. - October 14, 2008 - Words to Live By Tees
Vegetarian Shoes and Bags Offers a Vegan Alternative to Popular Biker Boots
Vegetarian Shoes and Bags has made staying fashion forward and trendy easy, as they've announced the arrival of Vegan Ankle Biker Boots from Dirty Laundry to their collection. Covered in realistic pleather with attractive stitching and hardware, this boot not only looks great, but is also very... - October 12, 2008 - Vegan Chic
Patooties.net Jewelry in New Cinemax TV Series
The jewelry the characters of Zane's Sex Chronicles wear, from Patooties.net, is as bold and provocative as the personas of Zane’s creation. - October 12, 2008 - Patooties
Grand Glimmers to Show Work at Bellaire Art Festival on October 11 and Yale Street Art Market on November 1 and December 6
Graphic Designer turned Jewelry Artist, Linda Grandstaff of Grand Glimmers introduces her line of sterling silver, fine silver and copper jewelry at local art fairs. - October 11, 2008 - Grand Glimmers
Consciousness is Synonymous with Spiritual Accessorizing Says Tori Hartman, Fashion Book Author and Color Expert
Consciousness is synonymous with spiritual accessorizing. A look at the new trend in eco-conscious jewelry and what it means. - October 11, 2008 - Tori Hartman, Inc.
Beautorium’s Product Offerings Are Blossoming… Introducing Red Flower
From anti-aging to pregnancy and baby, from body care to hair care, from aromatherapy to makeup, Beautorium is a luxury of “green” solutions for modern skin care and beauty needs. But the beauty doesn’t stop there. Beautorium, the natural and organic beauty emporium is thrilled to announce its new relationship with red flower. - October 08, 2008 - Beautorium
Stylish Sentiments Jewelry Launches Fall Collection and Website
Stylish Sentiments website launches with vibrant fall collection. Stylish Sentiments offers jewelry that celebrates life’s journey, taking its inspiration from personal stories of romance, travel, adventure, friendship and everyday moments. Find pearl, Swarovski crystal, bridal jewelry and more at www.StylishSentiments.com. - October 08, 2008 - Stylish Sentiments
Nat-2 Taking Off
After the international, successful debut, fashion - and streetstyle-brand Nat-2 expands its innovative sneaker- and accessory-collection by adding new highlights: 4 in 1 Sneaker. - October 08, 2008 - K&T
Palm Springs Clothing Optional Resort Owner's Top Ten Nude Sunbathing Beauty Secrets
In these stressful times, couples are looking for new and fun ways to put a romantic kick back into their love lives during vacations. Staying at nudist resorts is the best way to spark the romance and to remind yourselves as to why you initially fell in love with each other. - October 07, 2008 - The Terra Cotta Inn Clothing Optional Resort and Spa
Rasvihar Debuts Precious Jewellery Collections in Dubai International Jewellery Week November 11 - 15, 2008
Rasvihar of Chennai, India, launches a collection of precious jewellery, designed by Ahalya, during the Dubai International Jewellery Week at Dubai World Trade Centre between November 11 and 15, 2008. Seeks to initiate relationships with select lifestyle retail stores and exclusive boutiques in middle east and europe for retail sale. - October 07, 2008 - Resplenda Expressions Private Limited
The Makeup Show Producer, The Powder Group Celebrates Five Year Anniversary with the Launch of The Artist Summit
A 2-day educational summit for the professional makeup artist community, featuring seminars, panel forums and hands-on workshops from top makeup artists. And introducing The Summit Shop-a unique pro-retail experience with free admission to pro makeup artists and consumers alike. - October 05, 2008 - The Makeup Show
Affordable Pearl Wedding Jewelry Launched on Topearl Jewelry Inc.
Topearl Jewelry Inc. is featuring its amazing collection of Stylish pearl wedding jewelry for upcoming weddings. This company offers handmade pearl wedding jewelry including necklace, bracelets, earrings and sets for brides, bridesmaids, and flower girls. - October 05, 2008 - Top Pearl Jewelry
Handmade Jewelry Line "Ella" by J. Borgella to be Featured in Richie Richs "The Secret Society" During Miami Fashion Week
Funkshion- Fashion Week Miami Beach celebrates its 11th season with the debut of Ella by J. Borgella on the runway. On October 4th at 8pm each model will be showcasing in the orchid filled Botanical Gardens a piece of handmade jewelry as they grace the runway. Be prepared to fulfill your senses... - October 04, 2008 - Ella by J. Borgella
asos.com Enlists Experts to Create Limited Edition Products for Sale
Rare or hard-to-find denim, vinyl, trainers and sunglasses to form part of asos.com’s innovative ‘Untitled’ initiative. - October 04, 2008 - ASOS.com
Whipped Into Shape in a Weekend - Saturday Boot Camp
Vita Vie Retreat, formerly known as Bella Vita Retreat, devises an all new wellness boot camp for local Floridians and visitors alike. Whipping people into shape, the retreat is now offering a Saturday Boot Camp aimed at sculpting and toning bodies as well as complete relaxation. - October 03, 2008 - Vita Vie Retreat
Jaybird Designs Features “Think Pink” Items for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Jaybird Designs announced today the availability of new custom crocheted items with a portion of the sale price donated to The American Cancer Society. - October 03, 2008 - Jaybird Designs
Riddim Driven Clothing Will Showcase at Brooklyn Fashion Weekend
On Sunday October 5, 2008, Riddim Driven will showcase latest collection at Brooklyn Fashion Weekend. - October 01, 2008 - Riddim Driven
Prive' Designer Sales Presents Fall '08 NYC Sample Sale
Prive' Designer Sales presents their Fall '08 designer sample sale in New York from Oct. 1 - Oct. 5, 2008. - September 30, 2008 - PRIVÉ Designer Sales
Words to Live by Tees Announces the B. The Revolution End Abuse Project as a "Partner for Peace," in Eradicating Domestic Violence
Words to Live By Tees (www.wordstolivebytees.com), a retail company that focuses on the power of positive living, announces the B. The Revolution End Abuse Project as a “Partner for Peace.” Words to Live By Tees donates a portion of it annual sales to Domestic Violence advocacy partners. - September 30, 2008 - Words to Live By Tees
Elegant Mart is Committed to Staying on the Cutting Edge of Formal Wear with Sherry Couture Collection
Elegant Mart, an online boutique of high-end fashion gowns, has announced the arrival of a Celebutante Dress from the popular Sherry Couture Collection. As fashion industry experts, Elegant Mart is committed to staying on the cutting edge of formal wear. They are pleased to carry the newest in... - September 29, 2008 - Elegant Mart
Genuine Diamond Jewelry on Sale at the Chain Gang Body Jewelry Store
Genuine diamond jewelry for all body piercings is offered by The Chain Gang Body Jewelry Store. Each jewelry piece is back by money back and 100% customer satisfaction guarantees. - September 28, 2008 - TheChainGang.com
Moda Hair Design and Spa Grand Opening, New High Fashion Salon and Spa Dedicated to South Florida’s Upscale Latin Clientele
“Fashion is not a uniform” Stylist Elizabeth Buitrago creates a profile that adapts to each client’s preferences, style and personality. Moda Hair Design and Spa, - the ultimate destination for South Florida’s upscale Latin Clientele will kick off its Grand Opening Saturday... - September 26, 2008 - Moda Hair Design & Spa
Body Jewelry Accessories Now on Sale at The Chain Gang Body Jewelry Store
The Chain Gang Body Jewelry Store is now offering all body jewelry accessories. Add-on weights, sprays, lubricants and much more are available are reasonable rates. Free shipping is offered on orders over $150. - September 26, 2008 - TheChainGang.com
Sweet Petites Apparel to Participate in the Gifting Suite at the 29th Annual Salute to Women in Sports, October 13, 2008
Sweet Petites Apparel, the chic, comfortable and fashionable active and casual wear line specifically designed for the fitness-minded, petite woman under 5’4, will participate in the 29thAnnual Salute to Women in Sports Gifting Suite, a preliminary event to be held on Monday, October 13th,... - September 25, 2008 - My Sweet Petites
Molly Robbins is Recognized as Emerging Hispanic Leader in Northern California
Latina Business Entrepreneur honored by San Francisco Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. - September 23, 2008 - LicenZing, LLC
VIBE Magazine Features Bandana Fever's Accessories in Its August Issue
VIBE Magazine, The Nation's #1 Urban Lifestyle Magazine featured Bandana Fever.com's products on its cover story for its August issue. - September 20, 2008 - Bandana Fever Fashions
Moovboots Secures Cece Feinberg PR for US Launch
Debuting from Down Under, MoovBoots has retained Cece Feinberg Public Relations Inc. to coordinate and execute its launch in the US market. Cece Feinberg Public Relations is pleased to introduce MoovBoots – a line of chic, indulgent boots designed to keep feet dry and snug in all weather... - September 20, 2008 - Cece Feinberg Public Relations
Nicola de Main Launches Exclusive Capsule Collection for asos.com
“We’re Eclectic and Anything Goes” collection designed exclusively for asos. New designer collaborations proving a great success. - September 20, 2008 - ASOS.com
Christina DeRosa - Up and Coming Television Star, Will be Attending the 60th Primetime Emmys Awards
Christina DeRosa will be attending the 60th Primetime Emmys Awards, Sunday September 21, 2008 then the HBO after party, and numerous other ones. - September 19, 2008 - Christina DeRosa
Introducing Pit Bull Mom (tm) Lipstick Inspired by Sarah Palin, for Women Who Take a Bite Out of Life
The Pit Bull Mom product line consists of two shades of lipstick (Pale N’ Pink and Republican Red), as well as Pit Bull Mom logo wear t-shirts, hats, coffee mugs and water bottles. The brand idea was based on the now famous “Pit Bull/Lipstick” quip made by Palin while accepting her party’s nomination. - September 18, 2008 - Pit Bull Mom, LLC