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Somerset/Middlesex JBF is Hosting Its Community Children’s Consignment Sales Event on May 29-June 1
Any parent who has sold items in garage sales or online knows how frustrating it can be. Not only is it hard to make a decent profit from your children’s outgrown and unused items, but the prep work can be a royal pain with little reward. - April 17, 2014 - Somerset/Middlesex Just Between Friends
Shoe Blogger Digs Her Heels Into The Gift Industry with "Stilettos In The Garden"
Stilettos In The Garden combines live floral arrangements and fashion-forward shoes. Ideal for gifting the shoe lover in your life for birthdays, bridal, graduation or Mother's Day. - April 17, 2014 - The Well-Heeled Society
Successful Implementation of Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 by EdgeAX at Team A Ventures
Team A Ventures achieves integration of their financials, supply chain, retail headquarter and store operations with the implementation of Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 and EdgeAX solution to leverage from a total vertical solution for apparel and retail. - April 17, 2014 - Visionet Systems
SEAMS to Host Largest Ever Supply Chain USA Pavilion & Reception at Texprocess Americas
Supply Chain USA will feature more than 35 individual company exhibits featuring the complete range of Made in USA supply chain manufacturing, components and services for the diverse fashion and sewn products industries. More than 200 industry professionals will attend the evening reception. - April 16, 2014 - SEAMS Association
Endeavor Miami Adds Local Company, Leapfactor to Its Global Community of High Impact Entrepreneurs
Endeavor selected Lionel Carrasco and Marcela Henao as High Impact Entrepreneurs from Miami at an International Selection Panel held in Florianopolis, Brazil, April 7 - 9. The two Miami entrepreneurs are co-founders of Leapfactor and were part of the 29 selected high-impact entrepreneurs leading 16 companies in 9 countries around the world. - April 16, 2014 - Leapfactor
Outform Receives A.R.E. Award for Mesmerizing Window Display
World-renowned retailer mesmerized the public with a floating wall of light without obscuring sight lines into the store. - April 16, 2014 - Outform Ltd.
Harkiss Designs Invites Mothers Everywhere to Become Its "Lady of the Season" with Site Wide Contest
Humanitarian Line Gives Back to Their Loyal Customers Through an Exclusive Mother's Day Contest. - April 16, 2014 - Harkiss Designs
Cass and Co. Launches Apparel / Art Collaboration with Caroline Lathan-Stiefel U.S. Acclaimed Textile Artist
Cass and Co., an award-winning leader in luxury shapewear, has launched ART CASS, a multi-faceted philanthropic foundation designed to incorporate the talents of leading artists with CASS shapewear to create apparel that is also wearable art. Proceeds from the collaboration will support artists and fund arts programs to benefit underprivileged children. - April 15, 2014 - CASS
Unsigned Fashion Art Rock Band Palaye Royale Makes History
Fashion-art rock band Palaye Royale named champions of MTV's "Musical March Madness" 2014; they are the first unsigned act that was fan-voted to ever compete. Global Samsung Galaxy Note commercial continues to make an impression; fans continue to "Get Higher" and make history. Palaye Royale kicked off their career with debut single "Morning Light" in early 2012, garnering 20 Million+ views on YouTube. - April 14, 2014 - Palaye Royale
Rothco, America’s Foremost Supplier of Military, Tactical and Outdoor Clothing and Accessories Announces a New Line of Tactical Bags
Rothco, America’s Foremost Supplier of Military, Tactical and Outdoor Clothing and Accessories unveils a new line of tactical bags, Rothco’s TactiSling Pack. The single sling tactical pack was developed by Rothco’s expert product development team to create a tactical bag that... - April 13, 2014 - Rothco
Senszio Expands Its Bespoke Tailoring Services to New York
A specialist bespoke tailor announced its expansion into the US market. - April 13, 2014 - Senszio
Marjorie Jane Ltd Expands to Include New Pre-Loved Section and Additional Brands
Online children’s boutique Marjorie Jane has recently expanded to include a new section of the website, Merry Go Round, dedicated to pre-loved items in new and like-new condition. - April 12, 2014 - Marjorie Jane Ltd
World Orphanage Foundation 2nd Annual Gala Event
Featuring live performances and a spectacular fashion show. World Orphanage Foundation 2nd Annual Gala 2014, on Thursday, July 10th, at the Christopher Guy showroom in West Los Angeles. - April 11, 2014 - World Orphanage Foundation
Fashionomics LIVE! and Lasting Legacy PR Present Fashion Festival, a High School Student-Produced Runway Show
Student production celebrating fashion, music, art and community to be held at the OC Fair & Events Center on April 12. - April 11, 2014 - Vital Link of Orange County
The Nightlife Cultural Initiative Announces a New Board, a New Website and New Projects for 2014
The Nightlife Cultural Initiative (NCI) is pleased to announce a new board of directors, a new website and three new projects as a part of its continuing efforts to elevate nightlife culture. - April 09, 2014 - Nightlife Publishing LLC
New iPhone App Creates a Local Online Marketplace of Mutual Friends for Facebook Garage Sale Group Members
Puhsh.com has released their iPhone App as a “Local. Social. Marketplace” which essentially takes the best parts of selling stuff locally and wraps it into a gamified, socially-based marketplace designed specifically for this quickly expanding base of used-retail connoisseurs. - April 08, 2014 - Puhsh Inc
Uniform Advantage Goes Hollywood
One of Uniform Advantage’s print scrub tops made a star appearance with Cate Blanchett, Oscar winning actress in the highly acclaimed Blue Jasmine Movie that aired last year in July 2013. - April 07, 2014 - Uniform Advantage
Teeconomist Launches Unique T-Shirt Design Website
Teeconomist.com is proud to announce the launch of their new t-shirt design website on April 15th, 2014. This exciting new website will offer t-shirt designs to buy for 24 hours only. The new site will also have a unique feature, "OpportuniTee," which will run on weekends. Consumers will be able to buy 2 t-shirt designs but in buying one design, the price will increase for the next buyer, while the price of the other design will decrease. - April 07, 2014 - Teeconomist
SHUKR Islamic Clothing Launches Spring/Summer Collection
SHUKR Islamic Clothing, , is proud to have recently launched its Spring/Summer 2014 collection catering to Muslim needs with long and modest clothing in a range of practical and luxurious fabrics appropriate for the warmer seasons. - April 05, 2014 - SHUKR Islamic Clothing
There’s No Business Like Shoe Business for Charlotte Olympia
Amplience enables well-heeled new online shop to showcase brand attitude - April 04, 2014 - Amplience
Menguin: Removing All Hassles from Tuxedo Rental with Technology and Style
Menguin launches an online tuxedo rental solution targeting weddings that features measurement technology and thousands of tuxedo options. All backed by a one of a kind guarantee. - April 03, 2014 - Menguin
Jax Taylor Releases His New Sweater & Shoe Collection
Reality TV star, Jax Taylor, has teamed with XCALIBUR Shoes to produce a wide assortment of premium handmade shoes ranging from Calfskin Sneakers to Formal Dress. The collection has received rave reviews. The Jax Taylor Shoe Collection is currently sold at www.xcaliburshoes.com. Jax also plans to... - April 03, 2014 - The XCALIBUR Collection
Fashion, Shopping and Fundraising: a Girl’s Night Out Benefiting Dress for Success Tampa Bay Was a Huge Success
The Dress for Success Tampa Bay Shopping Soiree and Fashion Show at Macy’s Westshore Plaza on Thursday, March 6, was a huge success. The event featured Spring and Summer fashion trends, cosmetic makeovers and raffle prizes all benefiting Dress for Success Tampa Bay. Dress for Success Tampa... - April 03, 2014 - Dress for Success Tampa Bay
Joeleen Torvick - Clean, Fresh, Versatile - Women's Spring/Summer '14 Clothing Collection
Joeleen Torvick is launching her Spring/Summer '14 Women's clothing collection. The collection is available to pre-order for a limited time through fashion crowdfunding site Luevo.com. All pieces are Made in the USA. - April 03, 2014 - Joeleen Torvick
Merchandising Experts Launch Innovative, Cost-Effective Solution to Find and Curate New Products
Merch Success (www.merchsuccess.com), a merchandising solutions company, launched its New Items on Demand service. This turn-key, monthly-subscription-based service provides retailers with a cost-effective way to find and curate new and unique products for their customers. “Success in retail... - April 01, 2014 - Merch Success
Innovation Direct™ Leading Licensing Efforts for Magpie Invention
An innovative new product designed to provide a coat with considerable versatility in terms of style and appearance, the Magpie, has been developed by Cassandra Kelly of Scott Depot, West Virginia. The invention's unique design provides its users with an effective method of turning quickly and... - March 30, 2014 - Innovation Direct, Inc.
Buying Glasses Online Tips from Ozeal: Most Popular Glasses Among Its Customers
There are many best sellers when it comes to designer glasses, popular frame style, frame shapes and frame materials at Ozeal. Here comes the tips for buying glasses online. - March 29, 2014 - Ozeal Glasses
Bienne, Le Locle, Geneva, La Chaux-De-Fonds: The Watch Cities of Switzerland
WatchTime Magazine publishes an E-Special covering four “Watch Cities” of Switzerland: Bienne, Le Locle, Geneva, and La Chaux-De-Fonds. - March 29, 2014 - Ebner Publishing International
Ozeal Glasses Special Offer: Get Cheap Transition Lenses and New-in Frames Now
Ozeal Glasses Special Offer: Transition Lenses +100’s New-In Frames. More than 100 pairs of new-in frames together with transition lenses may save people from the problem of choosing a right online glasses shop. - March 28, 2014 - Ozeal Glasses
Ozeal Glasses Decodes the Hottest Trends in Sunglasses for 2014
Visit the Ozeal glasses online stores to get a glimpse of all the latest and the hottest sunglasses that they can buy from this store. - March 28, 2014 - Ozeal Glasses
Innovation Direct™ at Helm of Marketing Efforts for Martone Back Warmer Invention
An innovative new product designed to provide its users with an accessory that will provide both warmth and comfort, the Martone Back Warmer, has been developed by Ralph Martone of Saugus, Massachusetts. The invention's unique design enables it to be used in conjunction with virtually any choice of... - March 28, 2014 - Innovation Direct, Inc.
Ozeal Offer Flash Sale: Up to 60% Off for 20 Frames Everyday
Ozeal has a flash sale running on its online store where customers have a chance to buy the best of the branded frames that they like on the landing page at a heavy discount of up to 60%. - March 27, 2014 - Ozeal Glasses
Creative Studio OneKreate Fuels Up Fashion Focus with the Announcement of Plans for New Studios in Two Fashion-Centric Cities
OneKreate, the booming South Florida-based creative studio at the forefront of creative content today, unveiled plans to further expand its fashion focus with the opening of two new locations and the hiring of key fashion industry executives. - March 26, 2014 - OneKreate
DList Magazine's 2014 Spring "Sex Issue"
DList Magazine announces the winner of the 2014 Cover Girl search along with the annual "Food Porn" list and interviews with local celebrities. - March 26, 2014 - Creating Awesome Media, LLC
Invitation - ESMOD Fashion Store Official Opening 8 April 14 @ 7.30pm Sunset Mall
The ESMOD Fashion Designers Incubator recently opened the doors of its brand new store in the splendid Sunset Mall in Jumeirah 3 Beach road. It is Dubai’s actual number one shopping destination for distinctive Fashion. - March 26, 2014 - ESMOD French Fashion Institute,Dubai
Cosmopolitan Magazine Features Lady Lux® Luxury Swimwear for Spring 2014 Swimsuit Editorial
Cosmopolitan Magazine features Lady Lux® Luxury Swimwear for Spring 2014 Swimsuit Editorial - March 26, 2014 - Lady Lux Swimwear
Ciano Farmer Denim Co. Re-Launches Its Brand on KickStarter
Ciano farmer Denim Co. launches Kickstarter campaign to create denim that has a lifetime repair guarantee. - March 22, 2014 - Ciano Farmer Denim Co.
WatchTime Magazine Presents New Shop
WatchTime launches new online shop. - March 22, 2014 - Ebner Publishing International
Innovation Direct™ Directing Marketing and Licensing Campaign for Marla's Specialty Flip Flops
An innovative new product designed to provide eye-catching functionality to a commonly used footwear accessory, the Marla’s Specialty Flip Flops, has been developed by Marla Handy of Stockton, California. The invention's unique design enables its users to carry the image of a loved one... - March 22, 2014 - Innovation Direct, Inc.
StaffWarehouse Creates Pop Up Shop for Fruit of the Loom
Promotional marketing agency, StaffWarehouse, has announced it is working with Fruit of the Loom on a trial of its new premium clothing brand, ahead of a planned rollout in 2015. The new collection, Seek No Further, offers a range of pieces for both men and women including dresses, flippy skirts,... - March 20, 2014 - StaffWarehouse Promotional Agency
The Bikini Has Evolved. Shark Tank Entrepreneur Releases the Eight in One, Interchangeable and Reversible Swimsuit Called Sophie Versus Emily
Sophie Versus Emily are the eight in one reversible and interchangeable swimsuits. The bikini tops split at the middle and with a simple pull of a string each side of the top can be worn on the left or the right side creating 4-ways to wear each top. With four ways to wear the top matched with the reversible bottom SVE is eight swimsuits in one. Mix and match with the other bikinis in the collection to create hundreds of swimsuits! - March 20, 2014 - Sophie Versus Emily
FashionManager Adds Notifications, Alerts and Other Visibility Enhancements
The latest edition of RLM’s popular enterprise software brings a range of new and expanded process visibility and management improvements designed to help clients manage every aspect of their fashion and related businesses. - March 20, 2014 - RLM Apparel Software Systems
Innovation Direct™ Designated as Official Marketing and Licensing Representative for Stringalong Invention
An innovative new product designed to effectively address a common problem related to certain clothing items, the Stringalong, has been developed by Sean Mount of Las Cruces, New Mexico. The invention's unique design enables its users to restring apparel that normally has a drawstring. The... - March 20, 2014 - Innovation Direct, Inc.
Excuse My French – Introducing the New T-Shirt Equation
There are countless t-shirt companies across the globe but Excuse My French created a concept that has simply never been done before. - March 19, 2014 - Excuse My French
FramesDirect.com Announces the Arrival of the Vera Bradley Eyewear Collection
Popular online eyeglass retailer adds colorful designer to its portfolio. - March 18, 2014 - Frames Direct
Jewelry Designer, Mika Altidor Launches the “Whisper Love” Collection for Spring/Summer 2014
Mika Altidor of MMC Jewelry has officially announced the launch of her spring / summer jewelry line that brings unique charm with delicate detailing and high design. The collection includes a total of 21 pieces of jewelry that includes necklaces, bracelets and earrings. The jewelry collection are... - March 18, 2014 - MMC Jewelry
dE ROSAIRO’s Contemporary Womenswear Debut Collection is a Hit with Retailers
Newly-launched contemporary brand dE ROSAIRO attracted a great deal of retailer interest at ENK Vegas and Coterie, the industry’s largest trade shows. The fall/winter 2014 collection received complimentary feedback from Saks Fifth Avenue buyers and upscale U.S. and international boutiques... - March 17, 2014 - dE ROSAIRO
Fashion & Art Goes Green
Location & Date Announcement for Fusion Fashion & Art Week 2014 - March 16, 2014 - Fusion Fashion & Art, Inc.
CEO of Turn Up Cleans House
Online EDM retailer fires staff. Business improves. - March 16, 2014 - Turn Up
Outdoormountainspirit.com Introduces Featured Brand Campaign
Outdoormountainspirit.com has begun a Featured Brand campaign whereby they will be highlighting a different Outdoor Brand each month. They will be building brand pages around their monthly featured brand and promoting it via their newsletters and social media campaigns. - March 15, 2014 - Outdoor Mountain Spirit, LLC