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Chef Works Announces New Retail Sales Program for Popular Urban Line of Culinary Aprons
Chef Works, Inc., a global leader in the design and manufacturing of culinary apparel, today announced the implementation of a new retail sales program aimed at expanding its reach within the non-professional culinary marketplace. While best known as a leading culinary apparel supplier within the... - October 10, 2015 - Chef Works
SEAMS Conference Aims to Help Attendees Spur Opportunities for Growth
On October 29-31 in Nashville, the SEAMS National Conference will engage textile and sewn products manufacturers, brands, retailers and suppliers with wide-ranging presentations, group discussions, networking opportunities and other activities designed to help attendees achieve business improvements and seize growth opportunities. - October 08, 2015 - SEAMS Association
Metropolitan International Fashion Week Miami Presents: “A Night of Fashion”
Announcing the return of the Metropolitan International Fashion Week Miami - October 08, 2015 - Metropolitan International Fashion Week Miami
CHARLES & KEITH Winter 2015 Campaign
About CHARLES & KEITH: CHARLES & KEITH started with a vision of creating a line of innovative footwear with a clear design aesthetic for the sensible chic women. Prompted by the pursuit to be directional and innovative in the global market, the brand works closely with appointed business... - October 02, 2015 - CHARLES & KEITH
Liberti Kickstarter Cancelled - But They're Not Giving Up on Jobs for Refugees
The Liberti Kickstarter campaign for resettled refugees was cancelled with just 48 hours to go, but they're "not giving up on it.” Liberti has earned just $23,705 of the $68,000 goal, and had less than 48 hours remaining on their Kickstarter campaign. - October 01, 2015 - Liberti
Parr & Co. Upgrades Classic Watch Style with Interchangeable Straps
Subtle, sophisticated unisex watches with interchangeable straps designed for every occasion, now available on Kickstarter. - October 01, 2015 - Parr & Co
AlterKnit New York Announces Exciting Promotion for Existing Customers
Referral Program Offers Cash Back Incentive; Business Expanding Nationwide. - September 30, 2015 - AlterKnit New York
Limited Edition of Heat Resistant Gloves at SafetyDirect.ie
Safety Direct is the leading supplier of health, safety and hygiene products. Based in Ireland with an experience of over two decades in sourcing and providing quality reliable products, Safety Direct also has its online store, thus facilitating its buyers. - September 30, 2015 - Safety Direct
Change Clothes Set to Launch the First Philanthropic Apparel Line with a Crowd-Sourced Cause
Change Clothes Changes the Apparel Game by Offering Customers the Power to Make a Difference in Their Communities - September 26, 2015 - Change Clothes
Sui Generis Consignment to Unveil Retail Revamp at Their Men’s Stores
Formalwear and Men’s Ready to Wear combine to create a unique shopping experience in the Castro. - September 24, 2015 - Sui Generis Consignment
BDA Advises J. Mendel on Its Sale to Stallion
BDA Partners is pleased to announce that its client, luxury fashion house J. Mendel, Inc, has been sold by majority owner The Gores Group to Stallion, Inc, a privately held company. Gilles Mendel will retain a significant stake in J. Mendel and will continue as Chief Creative Officer of the company. - September 23, 2015 - BDA Partners Ltd
Renowned Interior Designer and TV Personality Nina Magon Launches New Luxury Lifestyle Blog
Nina Magon, renowned TV Personality, Creative Director and Principal of the national, multi-award winning interior design firm, Contour Interior Design, announces the launch of her new luxury lifestyle blog, Live Stylish Daily. “As a leader in the design industry, I find it necessary to... - September 22, 2015 - Contour Interior Design
Ellen Hu, StyLead Founder Announces Partnership with Amazon
Now you can show off and earn on the premiere social network for fashion and style fanatics, StyLead. - September 22, 2015 - StyLead
Miami-Based RxGenesys, LLC Raises 4 Million in Series B Funding
With funding and proven results, RxGenesys has partnered with marketing mogul and Shark Tank celebrity Kevin Harrington, who will spearhead the company’s Direct Response Campaign. “I’ve seen a lot of products and a lot of business plans, I joined the RxGenesys initiative because a direct response strategy using a prestige product like this is fresh and absolutely ideal to capture the growing market for products that look and feel like a celebrity insider secret,” Harrington said. - September 21, 2015 - RxGenesys
StyLead, Frey Wille & Asia Star Toast NYFW
The premiere social network for style enthusiasts and fashion bloggers celebrated New York Fashion Week with influencers and celebrities. - September 21, 2015 - StyLead
Musotica's Oktoberfest Costumes Are in
Let's celebrate tradition and style with this years Oktoberfest Costume Selection. - September 20, 2015 - Musotica Wear
Avallone to be Featured on Touch of Modern October 3rd 2015
Avallone will once again be working with major online retailer Touch of Modern to make their men’s handmade leather goods available for a special “members only” promotion. Avallone creates handmade leather goods for men that include luxury leather wallets, leather belts, and... - September 19, 2015 - Avallone
Sophie Franken Named President of OnPoint Manufacturing, Inc.
OnPoint Manufacturing, Inc., a Performance HealthCare Products, Inc. company, today announced the appointment of Sophie Franken as President. Ms. Franken has been the Vice President of the company since August 2014. Her additional responsibilities are effective immediately. “Sophie has... - September 16, 2015 - OnPoint Manufacturing
Fashom Celebrates Body Confidence at New York Fashion Week
On September 12, 2015, two “real” people stood in the midst of buzzing #NYFW crowds with boards asking people to interact with the topic of real beauty and to place #BeReal stickers on them if they felt accepted. With one plus-size female model and one cross dresser boldly presenting themselves before the world, the outpour of support and encouragement continued to flow in throughout the day – leaving the two covered in #BeReal stickers. - September 16, 2015 - Fashom
Be the Hero, be the Green Arrow This Halloween! - Procosplay.com Releases Green Arrow Cosplay Costume in Time for Halloween
With Halloween just around the corner, everyone seeks just the right costume with a touch of exuberant fiction and as well as moral significance and what better character costume to don than the legendary Green Arrow. The monotony of Halloween costumes and cosplay has taken the fun out of the... - September 16, 2015 - ProCosplay
Meet the Bonnie Mob. FW15 Collection "We Are the Wild Things"
Meet "The bonnie mob," a new name for childrenswear brand Bonnie baby. They have grown up and now offer sizes up to age 7. The FW15 collection features fun creatures and homespun knits for mini explorers. - September 16, 2015 - The bonnie mob
Musotica.com Releases New Alice in Wonderland Halloween Costumes
What captures the wonder of Halloween better than Alice in Wonderland? Musotica.com announces it's new Alice in Wonderland line of Halloween Costumes. - September 16, 2015 - Musotica Wear
Designers Unveil New Lingerie for the Plus Size Bride at NYC's Bridal Fashion Week
Fashion Designers Ann Nahari and Terilynk will present luxury lingerie for the plus size woman along with sumptuous plus size wedding gowns. - September 14, 2015 - Ann Nahari
Eva Fehren Selects BrandTuitive as Branding Agency
The Eva Fehren fine jewelry collection, known for its signature diamond X ring, has chosen BrandTuitive, a New York City-based branding and advertising agency, to handle its brand positioning business. - September 13, 2015 - BrandTuitive
YotMe - First Public App for Private Parties Launched at Celebrity Packed Events for New York Fashion Week
What's next in the new sharing economy? YotMe is the first social App in the sharing economy. YotMe opens the doors to previously off-limits social events as Hosts publish their private functions to the YotMe community and then hand select Guests that have requested to join the fun. Based on profiles and public ratings, Hosts can cultivate an extra-ordinary event with unending potential diversity. - September 11, 2015 - YotMe
Musotica.com Releases Sexy Cartoon Character Costumes
In keeping with the tradition of Sunday morning cartoons, Musotica.com is releasing Sylvester the Cat and Tweety Bird Rompers, detailed Mickey Mouse Costumes, and even a Cat in the Hat suit. These among others are sure to bring some extra playfulness to this Halloween's celebration. - September 11, 2015 - Musotica Wear
A New Brand of Textile Recycling, 2ReWear Comes Online with Fashion House Nice Laundry
Approximately 30 billion pounds of textiles are generated in the U.S. each year and 85% of those textiles are thrown out. The average American trashes 81 pounds of textiles each year, which equates to 25 billion pounds of textiles sent to landfills annually. Current textile recycling efforts in the U.S. only capture 15% of what could have recycled. The need to close the loop on textiles and post-consumer waste has never been greater. 2ReWear closes the loop on textile waste. - September 10, 2015 - 2ReWear
Lyse W. Moreau Has Been Recognized by America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals as Professional of the Year (2015)
Lyse W. Moreau of Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada has been selected as Professional of the Year 2015 in Apparel by America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals. Her distinguished career in the apparel industry has qualified her for this honor. - September 09, 2015 - America's Registry of Outstanding Professionals
Trendy Collection Announces New Arrivals for Fall
Trendy Collection, a Los Angeles-based dress retailer, is adding new arrivals to their inventory for the fall and winter seasons. This includes new styles and designs from Mori Lee, Alyce Paris, Alfred Angelo, and many others. - September 09, 2015 - Trendy Collection
Global Men's Underwear Market is Expected to Reach US$ 11 Bn by 2020: Persistence Market Research
The global clothing and accessories market was valued at around US$ 1,229.4 billion in 2014. The men’s clothing and accessories market accounted for 38.7% of the global market in 2014 and was valued at US$ 437.7 billion. - September 05, 2015 - Persistence Market Research
Ethical Fashion Made in America; Liberti Launches Kickstarter Crowdsourcing Campaign to Make a Difference in America
Liberti, a new lifestyle brand for the conscious American consumer, has launched a campaign to empower those often forgotten. The mission is to reduce the fast fashion craze by providing stylish handmade accessories and lifestyle products that are made by resettled refugees living in America. It is... - September 04, 2015 - Liberti
Dominic’s Fine Jewelry Announces Free Three Day Educational Event
Dominic’s Fine Jewelry, in business since 1988, is offering free mini seminars and free appraisals to the Sterling Heights community September 21 through October 2. The theme of this event is “What’s your jewelry box worth.” Each workshop will be limited to 15 people, and... - September 04, 2015 - Dominic's Fine Jewelry
International Gypsy Imports Boho from Morocco
Female Entrepreneurs Travel this September to Morocco as Importers. - September 04, 2015 - International Gypsy
Diamond Boutique Launches "Art of Possible" Custom Jewellery Design Service
Diamond Boutique has launched a new platform "Art of Possible" custom jewellery design service that empowers online users to create unique fine jewellery in a variety of precious metals, high-grade gem stones and GIA certified diamonds. - September 04, 2015 - Diamond Boutique
Sustainable Hanger Program Diverts Billions of Plastic Hangers from Landfills
Starting next month, billions of one-use, virgin plastic hangers now going into landfills each year will be replaced by greener hangers through an innovative shipping and retailing program called Garments on Ditto, the outcome of a partnership between green product design company Ditto and supply chain leader OIA Global. - August 31, 2015 - Ditto Sustainable Brand Solutions
Crowdfunded Premium Design Supports Disabilities with a Kick
Indonesia startup TSeiha Design will launch its Indiegogo crowdfunding campaign on Tuesday, September 1st, 2015 morning EST using the name of Pay It Forward for a production plant to resource people with disabilities. - August 30, 2015 - TSeiha Design
NES Headwear Expands Operations
NES Headwear Expands U.S. Operations, Focuses on Growth of head wear division. NES Headwear, manufacturer of one of the most trusted embroidered headwear brands, has expanded operations to focus on growth in the US market. Scott Weldon, President and Bob Callahan, President, American... - August 30, 2015 - NES Headwear
Happy Fix® Celebrating Hometown of Apex as Winner of Money Magazine’s "Best Places to Live 2015"
North Carolina’s Happiest Apparel and Accessories Retailer, Wholesaler, and Lifestyle Brand Offering Free Shipping through August 31. - August 26, 2015 - Happy Fix, Inc.
Stroud Fringe Invests in Local Businesses Through Merchandising - And It’s Not Unusual for Stroud
The committee behind this year’s Stroud Fringe festival are continuing their commitment to supporting local businesses and traders by producing a range of "Stroud-related" merchandise which will only be available through the town’s retailers. - August 25, 2015 - StroudFringe
Redefining Fashion Online
The launch of NYC2B Boutique is delivering affordable fashion from Fifth Avenue to your closet with affordability. - August 24, 2015 - NYC2B Boutique
TLV Moda Discusses the Latest Fashion Trends
“Camouflage is the print to wear if wanting to turn a few heads this season,” says founder Talia Schnitkes. - August 23, 2015 - TLVModa
Musotica Announces an Expantion of 2015's Halloween Costumes
Halloween is for sexy takes on our favorite traditional, movie, comic, video game, and book characters. - August 22, 2015 - Musotica Wear
Westfield Meriden Announces Grand Opening of F21 Red, a Division of Forever 21
Rewards offered to first 300 customers. - August 22, 2015 - Westfield Corp.
Spring/Summer 2016 Fashion Week Reboot Includes STYLE360 Releasing Exciting Celebrity Designer Line Up and New Logo with Kia as Title Sponsor
Annual fashion week showcase STYLE360, produced and owned by special event and PR firm, A-list Communications, is announcing its New York Spring/Summer 2016 dates of September 14 – 17, 2015 as well as one of its most high profile collection of designer fashion shows and parties to date. In... - August 21, 2015 - A-List Communications
Heroes and Villains is What Musotica's Trendy Halloween Line is all About
This year the new trend in Hollywood is Super Hero Halloween costumes. - August 21, 2015 - Musotica Wear
SunFrog.com Announces Partnership with Licensing Expert
Global leader in online t-shirt sales, Sunfrog.com partners with licensing executive. - August 20, 2015 - SunFrogShirts.com
ARIDO Jewelry Collection Presents at Collectrium, a Christie's Company
Founded by a scion of the Raphael family jewelers dating back to the 11th century with celebrity guru Mr. Chappell, a world class designer with a background in fashion, art, and history. - August 20, 2015 - ARIDO Jewelry
BlueTracs Resolves Three Bank Robberies in a Single Day
BlueTracs tracking devices continue to deliver success as they help thwart three bank robberies in a single day. - August 20, 2015 - BlueTracs LLC
Funsies Onesies Offers "Outrageously Comfy" Adult Onesies, Coming Soon to Kickstarter
Funsies Onesies (www.funsiesonesies.com), a new wild onesie company for adults, is revolutionizing the American onesie market and encouraging people to go “fun” themselves. The company, which prides itself on comfortable product infused with a lifestyle of pure joy, positivity and a... - August 20, 2015 - Funsies Onesies
The Official Global Launch of "Jesus Gone Viral-Acts 4:12 Day" and Free Outreach Concert
Jesus Gone Viral-Acts 4:12 is a vibrant project with many arms. It is launching an official Jesus Gone Viral-Acts 4:12 Day and Free Outreach Concert on August 28th, 2015. The project also carries a Christian apparel line. More information can be found at the website: www.jesusgoneviral.com - August 19, 2015 - Jesus Gone Viral