Fashion & Apparel News

Turn the fashion and apparel industry inside out with news about clothing, accessory and footwear manufacturers, retailers and newsmakers. Get the latest on fashion shows, e-commerce sites, licensing, store openings and promotions of interest to both fashionistas and fashion industry professionals.

Mirror Mirror Unveils Innovative “Living Magazine” Beauty & Lifestyle Concept Boutiques

Founder Jeanine Recckio Takes Shopping to the Next Level at her Palm Beach Boutique & Shops at Nation’s Top Luxurious Spas - April 26, 2007 - Mirror Mirror Imagination Group

Maria B. Cosmetics Launches 30 Shades of Red Lipstick

Maria B. Cosmetics launches a unique, fashion-forward, trendy cosmetic line. The line specializes in red lipstick with a palette of 30 shades of crimson. The packaging is adorned with zebra stripes and genuine Swarovski crystals making it so glamorous and fashionable. - April 26, 2007 - Maria B. Cosmetics

Michigan Jewelry Designer Debuts at Latin Billboard Music Awards

Michigan Jewelry Designer Launches New Site, Debuts 2007 Spring Collection at Latin Billboard Music Awards - April 26, 2007 - Sara Nolte Designs

Presenting Skirt Spot.com - The Internet's Only All-Skirt Store

Everyone knows that skirts are a staple of any well-heeled woman's wardrobe. Yet there is no online store dedicated solely to them. That has changed with the launch of SkirtSpot.com, a Los Angeles-based seller of its own line of women's skirts. Skirt Spot makes each skirt when it's ordered, and delivers worldwide. - April 25, 2007 - Skirt Spot

Cool Baby Clothes at www.SandboxCouture.com have Arrived and are In-Stock

Funky Onesies, Stylish Tees, Camo Baby Selections Have Been Added - April 23, 2007 - Sandbox Couture

Edgy Baby Clothes for Spring 2007 are In-Stock at www.edgybabyclothes.com

Collections From Well Known, Trendy Baby Clothes Designers - April 23, 2007 - Sandbox Couture

Dji Dieng - Supermodel with the Longest Legs as Ambassadress for Unesco National Committee

Unesco's first Peace Fashion Show and Unesco's first Peace Concert in Sri Lanka, co-organised by Supermodel Dji Dieng and her management Dji Dieng Management, Supermax Management by CCR Comptoir SAL - April 23, 2007 - Dji Dieng Management

Latina Fashion Designer, Icel De Jesus Will Participate as International Judge at the Miss Universe Honduras 2007 Pageant

Fashion Designer Icel De Jesus, based in New York City, will make a guest appearance as International Judge at the Miss Universe Honduras pageant. - April 21, 2007 - ICEL

Priceless ‘Haute Couture Toys’ to be Sold at Russian Rhapsody, a Charity Gala Co-sponsored by CHI Tower Miami

Russian Rhapsody is an extraordinary evening of charity, music and fine dining. Presenting outstanding musical talent in a breathtaking London venue, Russian Rhapsody has become a key date in London’s social calendar. - April 19, 2007 - MiamiJustListed.com

Spicing it up - New European Women’s Wear Collection Spice and Roses for Spy Zone International

Johnson proved a major success as the creative director and head designer with previous worldwide collections including, Jessie USA, Goa, & Vintage Rebel. Both a friend and mentor to designer Alex Caugant (Antik Denim and Life and Death), Johnson is a veteran to great fashion with market appeal. The launch of her latest women’s contemporary label Spice and Roses boasts a complex balance of raw, yet feminine styles. - April 19, 2007 - Spy Zone Exchange

American Chi Wows Buyers with New Fall 2007 Line

Private Showing for Fall/Winter 2007/08 - April 19, 2007 - American Chi

Indonesia’s Export Service Centre Wins Best of the Show Booth Award at China Sourcing Fair: Fashion Accessories in Hong Kong

Stunning Exhibit of Handcrafted Silver Jewelry, Leather Handbags and Sandals on Display at AsiaWorld-Expo Booth D218 - April 16, 2007 - Global Sources

Aniki Denim is Raw and Elegant - Fashion as a Means of Honorable Expression in Los Angeles

A bold statement has been made by premier fashion collection Aniki Denim and not without merit. Mike Nehoray, founder and CEO of Aniki Denim, considers that Los Angeles fashion brands with conventional plotlines and happy endings are a bit blasé. Instead, he sees a need among fashion buyers... - April 15, 2007 - Aniki

Bordeaux, the Fashion Leader in Seamless Technology Announces the New Hire of Hermes Designer, Montserrat Gonzalezlugo

Bordeaux, the trademarked originator of “seamless” apparel manufacturing technology, is bringing the Parisian-style design aesthetic to the Los Angeles fashion community. Today the company has announced the hiring of fashion designer Montserrat Gonzalezlugo to lead the company’s... - April 15, 2007 - Bordeaux

Shopping Cart Covers, High Chair Covers, New Spring Styles in Stock from Cuter Than A Ducks Butt Now Available at SandboxCouture.com

New Spring Colors and Patterns Continue Expansion - April 14, 2007 - Sandbox Couture

Paul Wharton of MTV and VH1 in Humane Society Fund Raiser

Paul Wharton, one of Washington DC's most popular television personalities and modeling industry insider, will be part of Fashion for Paws, the Washington DC Humane Society's first annual fashion fund raiser. - April 14, 2007 - Paul Wharton Modeling Agency

Solis and Paul Frank Give Away Free Paul Frank Julius Bike

Paul Frank Industries and Solis Company team up with a contest to giveaway a brand new Paul Frank bike. This grand prize has a frame of a classic and highly collectible Nirve Cruiser and bears the unmistakable and iconic Paul Frank logo of Julius. Contestants may enter the contest automatically by... - April 13, 2007 - SUSA Trading LLC (DBA SOLIS)

Boutique Childrens Birthday Outfits from Liliputians NYC

Celebrate Their Special Day With Birthday Outfits from Liliputians NYC. Liliputians NYC presents its new, expanded line of birthday outfits for boys and girls. Unique in style, each design is handmade to order and heirloom quality. They are colorful, whimsical and fun; think polka dots, birthday cakes, petit four cakes, balloons, sock monkeys, & more! - April 12, 2007 - Liliputians NYC

Funky Oysters Launches Site Showcasing the Versatile Freshwater Pearl

In time for Mother’s Day, Proms, and Graduation, Funky Oysters offers freshwater pearls in traditional & modern designs at affordable prices. - April 12, 2007 - Funky Oysters

PeachDirect.com Introduces New Super-chic Sunglasses Collection, with Top Brands for as Little as $15 per Month

PeachDirect now selling the biggest brands in sunglasses. - April 11, 2007 - Peachdirect

EME Launches Collar Card™ - The Credit Card-Sized Collar Stay Holder

The Collar Card is a credit card sized card that contains four pop-out collar stays. Put it in your wallet so you always have Collar Stays when you need them. Great product for the traveling businessman or anyone on the go. - April 09, 2007 - EM Enterprises, LLC

Ladies, Raise Your Purses...

Introducing 'The Little hook™' — the hip new fashion accessory for Hollywood stars and their purse. “When it comes to a woman’s purse…give her a raise…” - April 03, 2007 - The Little Hook, Inc.

Newly Released Solis Square Cut Tank Makes the Editor’s List

Hot and sexy square cut tanks are newly released by Solis! This tank, favored by rap superstar 50 Cent, who has been seen about town and on screen wearing this form fitting top, has already hit the top of Solis’ best seller on SolisCompany.com, exalts Steve Haas The cut is sexy! One and... - March 27, 2007 - SUSA Trading LLC (DBA SOLIS)

Solis and Elle Magazine Rock Bangkok Fashion Week

Solis Company teams up with ELLE Magazine to bring cutting edge fashion to ELLE Bangkok Fashion Week! The 8th annual ELLE Fashion Week is being held between October 31 and November 5, 2006. ELLE Bangkok Fashion Week was introduced in 1999. It was the first truly international-style fashion show... - March 27, 2007 - SUSA Trading LLC (DBA SOLIS)

Cowboy Clothing Company Website Launches

Over 12,000 products with horse and rodeo themed designs embroidered on name brand clothing. The product is embroidered in Colorado by skilled craftspeople giving customers a garment that should last for years. Unusual designs make the site fun to surf. You can find Boer Goat designs along with... - March 26, 2007 - Custom Avenue, LLC

Armenian Jewelers Association Raises Funds with Pre-Fashion Week Jewelry Runway Show

Charitable Organization Comprised of Leading Armenian Jewelry Designers Comes Together for a Good Cause - March 21, 2007 - Armenian Jewelers Association

Tivo/VCR Alert: New York Giants All Pro Linebacker, Antonio Pierce will Hit the Runway March 14th @ 10pm est on BET

New York Giants, All Pro Linebacker, Antonio Pierce will hit the runway in his first nationally televised fashion show. Tune in on March 14th at 10pm EST for BET’s 3rd Annual Rip the Runway fashion show. BET’s Rip the Runway, hosted by Chris Brown and Ciara will feature collections... - March 14, 2007 - Antonio Pierce

NFL Receiver Darnerien McCants will “Rip the Runway” on March 14th @10pm

NFL Receiver Darnerien McCants will Rip the Runway on BET’s 3rd Annual Fashion show which will air on March 14th 10pm est. BET’s Rip the Runway, hosted by Chris Brown and Ciara will feature collections by top designers and performances by the hottest artists in the industry. - March 12, 2007 - Darnerien McCants

Style Lobby Presents Spring Fashion Essentials

StyleLobby.com heats up spring with their brand new “Spring Essentials” feature. StyleLobby.com lets fashionistas know what fun, colorful items such as apparel, shoes, handbags, designer denim, jewelry, swimwear, and cover-ups will amp up their wardrobe. Ladies are sure to find a unique... - March 10, 2007 - Style Lobby

Charleston Magazine Announces Charleston Fashion Week

Charleston Magazine presents the first annual Charleston Fashion Week (March 20-24, 2007)--a five-night celebration of fashion and Charleston’s burgeoning retail and design community--featuring Laura Bennett of Bravo TV's Project Runway. - March 08, 2007 - Charleston Magazine

Mother Daughter Team Sews Up Success

It has always been a dream for Terry McCaleb to own a children's clothing boutique, but when she became a widow with two young children to raise, the dream became a distant memory. So when her youngest daughter, Nikki Hodgkins, became a mom, Terry's long lost vision was resurrected. With an eye... - March 07, 2007 - Ragazza Bella Couture

American Dream Comes True for a Local Jewelry Designer at the 2007 Oscars

It started with a simple dream of a better life 15 years ago and continued with a dream of owning a business 2 years ago. Anna Balkan’s restless desire to re-invent is prominent in her jewelry and was very well received by Hollywood celebrities and influential media at the events surrounding 2007 Oscars. - March 03, 2007 - Anna Balkan

220 Communications and Hidden Pearl Team Up for Fashion Forward

Fashion experience featuring a number of emerging designers. Kreations and Little Black Pearl Team Up For Fashion Forward. - March 02, 2007 - 220 Communications

Sandbox Couture Receives New Spring Baby Swimwear and Childrens Swimsuits

Additional brands and inventory are just in time for spring and summer 2007. - February 23, 2007 - Sandbox Couture

Sandbox Couture Adds New Trumpette Baby Socks To Catalog

The company is expanding its selection of baby socks to include new styles for spring - February 23, 2007 - Sandbox Couture

Trandings.Net Inc. Announces the Launch of DealADayShoes.com, Its New Wholesale Site Selling Fashion Shoes, Sandals, Boots, and Clogs

As business to business and wholesale sites are quickly populating the pages of the web, good value has become harder to come by. One must browse through tens of mediocre sites to arrive at one that offers true value and high online security, without gimmicks, high minimum orders, ... - February 22, 2007 - DealADayShoes.com

Milan Fashion Week Press Conference: Fast-tracking New Fashion Designers with IQONS and White Showroom

IQONS.com is an online social network focused on fashion and style for everyone from star designers, stylists and fashion photographers to fashion fans and consumers. On the 13th February 2007, IQONS was officially launched during London Fashion Week with the patronage of key fashion industry figures such as John Galliano, Vivienne Westwood, Alber Elbaz and Maria Luisa Poumaillou. - February 22, 2007 - IQONS

New LipSense Makeup Website Launched by Melanie Forrest for the USA, Canada and Australia

LipSense Sense Cosmetics SeneGence Distributor Melanie Forrest has launched a new website for clients in the United States as well as interested LipSense distributors in the USA, Canada and Australia. It's now easier to find your LipSense semi-permanent lipsticks and semi-permanent makeup online at... - February 22, 2007 - Melanie Forrest, Distributor of SenseCosmetics

Style Lobby Launches a Fashion, Art, Interior, and Lifestyle Magazine

StyleLobby.com launches its first issue of the web magazine that has it all – Fashion, Art, Interior Decorating, and more. Now women, men, shoppers, decorators, art critics, and other creative types have one place to go for everything stylishly unique and hip. Artists, photographers,... - February 19, 2007 - Style Lobby

Fashion with a Conscience Spotted at Sundance

OLovesM Is Creating a Buzz With Its New Line of Fashionable and Eco Friendly Handbags. OlovesM bag designed and created in Aspen Colorado finding a niche outside of the Rocky Mountains. - February 17, 2007 - O Loves M Bags

Philadelphia Rapper Cyssero Starts New Urban Clothing Line "Corner Boy Clothing"

New fashion line Corner Boy launches with the exhibition of its Summer 2007 Collection. Lead designer and co-owner Richard Hentosh comes full circle to deliver casual urban designer clothing with understated street sophistication. - February 15, 2007 - Corner Boy Clothing

Kgadi LLC, NBA Basketball Licensed Handbag Designer, Signs with Allison Dawn Public Relations

Kgadi LLC, a licensee of NBA Basketball Logo and Trademarked Handbags, signs with Allison Dawn PR for their product launch. - February 13, 2007 - Kgadi LLC

Top Designers Take the Runway to Benefit the Greater Nashville Affiliate Susan G. Komen for the Cure

Fashion for a Cause, a Vanderbilt student-run non-profit, will be sashaying down the runways for the fourth year in a row in order to help fight breast cancer. The show will be taking place on April 12, 2007, and will showcase top designers including Betsey Johnson, Rebecca Taylor, Perry... - February 12, 2007 - Fashion for a Cause