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USA Handbag Company Launches New Website with State-of-the-Art Design Tool to Support Victims of Human Trafficking
Carry Lovely was created to help raise awareness about human trafficking, fight for justice, and support victims of human trafficking. The new website offers a way for those who want to take action an opportunity to join them. 10% of every Carry Lovely handbag designed is donated to Rescue her, www.rescueher.org. Together we can make a difference. - September 13, 2013 - Carry Lovely
Neo Lux Lights the Way to Night Time Fashion
Startup company Neo Lux is changing the way we dress at night, with their new unique line of light up clothing. - September 13, 2013 - Neo Lux LLC
Jazmin Brown’s Jaz in the City Fashion Show was a Successful Event
On Tuesday, September 10 Jazmin Brown presented her Fall Collection for the first time during New York Fashion Week at "Stitch" in New York City. The event was spectacular and was a great triumph for all make up artist, hair stylist and of course Jazmin Brown. - September 13, 2013 - Bridget O'Brien PR and Events
SEAMS Event Aims to Help Brands and Manufacturers Secure Their Future
The September 19-21 Networking Conference will feature presentations and panel discussions designed to help attendees maximize business opportunities and manage risks. The event is open to registered fashion and sewn products industry professionals. - September 11, 2013 - SEAMS Association
Uniform Advantage Donates $1 per Scrub Top to Childhood Cancer
Uniform Advantage announced today that they are donating $1 for every “Go Grey” print scrub top and scrub jacket they sell to the American Childhood Cancer Organization (ACCO) as part of their ongoing efforts to support Childhood Cancer awareness. The ACCO was founded in 1970 by a... - September 11, 2013 - Uniform Advantage
Tickets Selling Out Fast for Jazmin Brown’s New York Fashion Week Tomorrow
Fashion Designer, Jazmin Brown will be presenting her Fall Collection during New York Fashion week Tomorrow at Stitch Bar & Lounge. - September 11, 2013 - Bridget O'Brien PR and Events
Franklin Sports Celebrates 30 Years of Its Batting Glove with Successful US Tour
The Franklin Sports "Learn From a Pro" Tour hosted 18 private hitting clinics led by some of MLB's best stars - and gave fans exclusive access to a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. - September 10, 2013 - Franklin Sports
Uniform Advantage Donates $1 Per Scrub Print to Breast Cancer Awareness
In support of October’s Breast Cancer Awareness month, Uniform Advantage announced that they will donate $1 from the proceeds of 7 different pink ribbon scrub tops and jackets to the National Breast Cancer Foundation (NBCF). These 7 items will be comprised of 3 different scrub prints:... - September 09, 2013 - Uniform Advantage
Lee Coren Urban Textiles Launch New Collection on Fab.com
Just in time for Fashion Week, Lee Coren partners with Fab.com for the exclusive launch of her S/S’14 collection. The collection is available at special preview prices for a limited time through Tuesday, September 10th. - September 08, 2013 - Lee Coren
Dorothy Mann Hosts "Girls Night Out" Charity Event to Benefit Keystone House Thanks to Long Time Client, Elizabeth Ball, President of TFI Envision, Inc.
On Wednesday, September 11, 2013, the popular women's clothing and accessories store, Dorothy Mann, in New Canaan, CT, will be hosting a charity event to benefit Keystone House. The choice of the beneficiary is the result of one of Dorothy's long time clients, Elizabeth P. Ball, President of TFI Envision, Inc. "I decided to do this event because I take an interest in my customer's lives and Liz has always supported my business. I wanted to support and contribute to something she supported." - September 06, 2013 - TFI Envision, Inc.
KissyDress.co.uk Unveils New Line of Prom Dresses 2013
The online prom dress supplier has revealed their 2013 collection recently. Every dress item is handmade by professional tailors. - September 06, 2013 - KissyDress UK
2013 #SocialyteGala Awards
The #SocialyteGala, hosted by Menswear Dog, will celebrate 150+ of the industries leading digital personalities during New York Fashion Week in benefit of the Rescue Paw Foundation. - September 05, 2013 - Socialyte
Tickets Selling Out Fast for Jazmin Brown’s New York Fashion Week
Fashion Designer, Jazmin Brown will be presenting her Fall Collection during New York Fashion week on Tuesday, September 10 at Stitch Bar & Lounge. - September 05, 2013 - Bridget O'Brien PR and Events
Attach-N-Wrap Applies for "U.S. Patent" on New Hair Extensions Scarf
Attach-N-Wrap, a newly established hair fashion company, announced today that it has applied for a U.S. Patent on its signature hair extensions scarf. This stylish and one-of-a-kind hair wrap is projected to quickly become the latest trend in hair fashion. “Attach-N-Wrap was created out of... - September 05, 2013 - Attach-N-Wrap
Alley Rose Lingerie Partners with Free The Girls® to Fight Human Trafficking
Alley Rose Lingerie LLC has always been a strong proponent of the power of lingerie – not just to stimulate sexual arousal, but also to stimulate self-confidence and personal empowerment. Now, through their new partnership with Free the Girls®, they have proven their commitment to sharing... - September 03, 2013 - Alley Rose Lingerie LLC
Laundry Concierge Brings Drop-Off Lockers and Old Fashioned Reliable Service to Toronto
The laundry drop-off locker is growing in popularity in select US cities and now Laundry Concierge brings the concept to Toronto. Busy people drop off their dry cleaning, daily laundry and shoes for repair in a conveniently placed 24/7 locker at locations in Toronto (even right in their building). Laundry concierge does the rest. - September 02, 2013 - Laundry Concierge
Yunes Swathe, Luxury Fashion Brand Launched New Website
Manhattan-based lifestyle brand Yunes Swathe invites visitors to explore its exclusive luxury apparel and handbag collection at new online store, YunesSwathe.com. - September 01, 2013 - Yunes Swathe
Etech Global Services Launches MySocialChatter
The new software allows companies to find and engage with their “fans” through social media and turn them into paying customers. - August 31, 2013 - Etech, Inc.
A Light Revolution is Coming
Neo Lux CEO, Sheldon Williamson, is launching his bid for funding today with his new brand of Electroluminescent Wire (EL Wire) clothing. - August 31, 2013 - Neo Lux LLC
New Comfort Heels with Changeable Skins
New product provides built in comfort insole and interchangeable skin. - August 31, 2013 - High Pheels Shoes L.L.C.
HijabGirl Stocks Accessories
HijabGirl, an Islamic clothing company that provides Islamic hijabs, shawls and scarves at competitive prices, is going one step further and stocking hijab and Islamic accessories to provide its customers with greater choice and variety. - August 31, 2013 - HijabGirl
ChefUniforms.com Unveils Its New Look
ChefUniforms.com has recently unveiled its new look to the general public. The uniform retailer has given its website a complete overhaul, all the way down to the company’s logo itself. For more about the new look and feel of the website, or for ordering information, please visit www.ChefUniforms.com. - August 30, 2013 - Chef Uniforms.com
Functional Fiber Artisan Rosy Toes Designs to Participate in Luxury Celebrity Gift Lounge in Honor of The 2013 NY Fashion Week
Rosy Toes Designs with The Artisan Group will be included at this fall’s GBK’s 2013 NY Fashion Week’s Luxury Gift Lounge. - August 30, 2013 - Rosy Toes Designs
SHUKR Islamic Clothing Partners with Zain Bhikha
SHUKR Islamic Clothing, a clothing company that combines Western fashion with Islamic modesty, is proud to announce its partnership with internationally renowned nasheed artist Zain Bhikha. - August 30, 2013 - SHUKR Islamic Clothing
Birmingham Women's Boutique "One Ten Below" Now Open
Birmingham Women's boutique "One Ten Below" is now open after a 3 week reconstruction. Formerly "The Basement" & "Flash Accessories" offered accessories and a minimal clothing selection. The all new 110 Below is the talk of the town. With a fresh, sleek, modern look, it is attracting the affluent consumer for its one of a kind, hand made, luxury pieces from all over the world. - August 28, 2013 - 110 below
Bare Basics Lingerie Announces New Items in Lingerie Store for Vancouver, Richmond, White Rock and North Vancouver Customers
Bare Basics Lingerie has just announced that new items have been added to their lingerie store for its Vancouver, Richmond, White Rock and North Vancouver customers. Bare Basics Lingerie combines a selection of delicate styles and fabrics with services that help customers feel at home. Bare Basics... - August 28, 2013 - Bare Basics Lingerie
Designer Brand K & U Features on Hopscotch
Premium kids wear brand K & U partnered with a prominent online retailer Hopscotch to feature their range for the upcoming festival season. Hopscotch works mostly with foreign brands and caters to the highest strata in the target customer segment. Hopscotch does not operate in a typical online... - August 28, 2013 - K and U
FashionMix – a New Fashion Community to Create, Share, and Shop with Friends
FashionMix is a dynamic social connection platform for fashion lovers. The interactive site was created for the love of clothing, providing fashion lovers with the ability to express their creative skills and discover their unique style by creating customized fashion outfits. It not only provides... - August 28, 2013 - Fashion Mix
Visual 2000 Unveils Major PLM and ERP Releases at Global Partner Event
Visual PLM.net V8 and Visual ERP.net V5 promise to help fashion companies gain and sustain a competitive edge with significant advancements in usability, dashboard visualization and reporting, and integration with Microsoft productivity tools. - August 26, 2013 - Visual 2000 International
RLM Delivers System Wide Upgrades in Latest FashionManager Release
The developer and marketer of the widely-used FashionManager enterprise software solution has added or extended numerous features and capabilities that are designed to help its high profile client base meet growing mandates for customer service, supply chain transparency, and operational speed and efficiency. - August 26, 2013 - RLM Apparel Software Systems
élan Indique Announces New Fall and Winter Line of Scarves with a Global Vibe
Collectible, Heritage Inspired Scarves Are Stunning Pieces of Wearable Art. - August 26, 2013 - elan Indique
Lovely Vixen an Online Retailer of Lingerie and Costumes Launches a Special Promotion to Support Breast Cancer Awareness and Research
LovelyVixen.com an online boutique featuring costumes and lingerie wants women to feel great about getting sexy this Halloween. To further support breast cancer awareness and research, Lovely Vixen will donate a percentage of each purchase to the Revlon/UCLA Breast Cancer Center. - August 23, 2013 - Lovely Vixen
Linden Optometry Bowling Night a Success
Doctors' Team Obliterated by Optometric Assistants' Team - August 23, 2013 - Linden Optometry, P.C.
New York Fashion Week Kickoff Event
Sunday, September 8, 2013 Shaystar.com is hosting the most anticipated Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Kickoff Party in New York City. This red carpet event will allow guest to mix and mingle with designers, models, stylist and celebrities. - August 23, 2013 - Bridget O'Brien PR and Events
New Men’s Fashion Application in the Works
A new app under construction will become the best source for male fashion inspiration. Coming soon. - August 22, 2013 - Blue Stingray Digital Ad Agency
RJ Mitte is Breaking Bad in Dark Beauty Magazine
Breaking Bad star cover model in avant-garde high fashion photoshoot. - August 21, 2013 - Dark Beauty Magazine
Inspired by the Refined Country Lifestyle and Rooted in the Unmistakable Pursuit of His Heritage, Dingman Debuts a Remarkable Gentlemens Apparel Collection
Celebrated for his timeless leathergoods design and insatiable pursuit of the very best, Martin Dingman expands his collection to include Harris Tweed Field Jackets, English Moleskin trousers, 100’s 2-ply mosquito proof shirtings, Alpaca hosiery and English woven silk neckwear. Dingman... - August 21, 2013 - Martin Dingman
Shade 55 Premium Denim Label Brings “Made in America” Back to the Jeans Rack
Paul Hagopian is a young entrepreneur on the verge of fulfilling his dream- his premium denim line will launch next week on Nordstrom.com for its initial test run. The fashion industry vet is set to prove that goods made exclusively in America can still be competitively priced. Shade 55 employs dozens of workers nationwide, from cotton farmers to seamstresses. - August 18, 2013 - Shade 55
Jazmin Brown is Presenting at New York Fashion Week
Fashion Designer, Jazmin Brown will be presenting her Fall Collection during New York Fashion week on Tuesday, September 10 at Stitch Bar & Lounge. - August 18, 2013 - Bridget O'Brien PR and Events
SillyYogi Launches a New Website with Rasta and Hemp Products
California-based clothing and accessories supplier SillyYogi.com has announced the launch of their new website featuring artisan products from around the world. - August 18, 2013 - Silly Yogi
Leading Accessories Firm Aquarius Ltd. Taps Integrated IT Platform from Visual 2000
The St. Louis-based accessories designer and marketer is planning a phased implementation of the Visual End-2-End fashion solution. With out-of-the-box PLM, ERP, and other mission-critical capabilities, the all-in-one system will consolidate all product information and processes to enhance collaboration and streamline operations. - August 17, 2013 - Visual 2000 International
Joan Oloff Shoes Are Starting to Get Fans Amongst Celebrities
Actress Judy Reyes was treated to a sneak peek of the new Joan Oloff Shoes line. - August 16, 2013 - Joan Oloff Shoes LTD
Pune to Witness Couture Czar AD Singh Show
Pune Style Week along with signature premium will be bringing couture czar AD Singh to showcase his first line of bridals and evening wear this August 17. - August 16, 2013 - AD Singh
Entrepreneurial College Student Makes Thrift Shopping Easy & Available to the Masses with a Curated Online Thrift Store
College student, Shawn Beach, launches Dope Junkyard, a revolutionary shopping experience that offers people a convenient way to purchase stylish & good-quality thrift merchandise. Dope Junkyard features a curated selection of used and vintage apparel, accessories, & home décor, along with an eclectic collection of new merchandise specially made & sourced from different parts of the world. - August 14, 2013 - Dope Junkyard
Androgyny Introduces Second Collection to Keep Up with Overwhelming Demand
After seeing its first collection sell out more quickly than expected, San Francisco-based apparel brand Androgyny is launching a second collection of its “timeless tomboy style” button-up shirts this week. - August 14, 2013 - Androgyny
Vanity Shops Announces Hint, New Private Label Jeans Based Clothing Line
Vanity Shops announced that they are now offering a new, private label line of denim based clothing in their stores and online at evanity.com This new clothing launch was recently featured in an article in Women’s Wear Daily. “We are very excited at Vanity about the evolution of our... - August 14, 2013 - Vanity
The SML Group Launches ViziT™ FT/200
The SML Group (“SML”) known for its range of Brand Identification Labels, has today launched the ViziT™ FT/200 a Bulk Encoder and Box Audit station. For operations that require bulk encoding of RFID tags and where items need to be counted and matched to the SKU when packed into... - August 13, 2013 - SML Group Limited
Free Educational Literature on Skin Care Aids Available
A free service to those interested in gaining skin care information is available from Reviva Labs, Haddonfield, N.J. Reviva is making available, at no cost, bulk copies of “Beauty News” for distribution at point-of-contact. The new “Beauty News” full-color and illustrated... - August 13, 2013 - Reviva Labs
Quinn and Fox Launch New Premium Children’s Clothing Line with Limited Edition Tees
Quinn and Fox has finally launched their much-anticipated children’s clothing line, with the MessyHairDon’tCare Tee. Their website went live on August 1, 2013. Their all organic Tees are made in the USA (California). - August 13, 2013 - Quinn and Fox
Alley Rose Lingerie Club Introduces Halloween Costume and Intimate Toy Collections
Alley Rose Lingerie LLC continues to fulfill their promise to bring unique, boutique styles to their clients with their new Halloween Costume and Intimate Toy Collections, making them one of the premier online retailers of luxury pleasure products. - August 13, 2013 - Alley Rose Lingerie LLC