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New Zealand Poppet Baby Wear Designer Collection Hits USA
Poppet Baby Wear, a designer range of luxurious baby garments hand-crafted in New Zealand from the country’s finest organic merino wool, has entered the U.S. market. Now Americans can purchase online New Zealand's popular Poppet baby wear with fast local delivery. - April 18, 2012 - Poppet
Tin Can Sailors - the Greyhounds of the Sea
Vision-Strike-Wear.Com designs a t-shirt for The Tin Can Sailors - earmarked as one of the hardiest and most loyal group of brothers that have sailed. - April 18, 2012 - Vision-Strike-Wear.com
Chicago Boutique, Florodora, Hosting Brynn Capella Trunk Show
This Friday, south-loop favorite, Florodora Boutique, celebrates Capella’s latest collection. - April 18, 2012 - Brynn Capella, Inc.
Outstanding Apparel is on the Money
Outstanding Apparel is promoting sound money management with their latest t-shirt series. - April 16, 2012 - Outstanding Apparel
Pittsburgh Designer Announces National Debut of "Knotty Girl" Wearable Art Hitting the Runway in Fashion Week Cleveland 2012
Pittsburgh Designer Announces National Debut of Knotty Girl Wearable Art Hitting the Runway in Fashion Week Cleveland 2012. Pittsburgh, PA Textile artist and designer, Becca Nation is pleased to announce the debut of her wearable art line of clothing, Knotty Girl, in Fashion Week Cleveland 2012. - April 15, 2012 - Knotty Girl
Pitusa Boho Chic Summer Collection Reaches Out by Slashing Shipping Costs
While bringing the Collection to Europe, Pitusa’s founder, Clara Lago said: “We are reaching out to boho chic fashionistas worldwide by slashing shipping costs and offering free shipping for orders of US$200 through our internet store.” The Summer Collection includes Long backless dress, Monroe, Polka dotted hot pants, Romper, Neon skirt, Inca kimono, Kaftan w/ bollitas and Inca bikini, among others. Meanwhile, the Inca Abaya and mini-skirt and the Peace Tank continue to be must-wears. - April 15, 2012 - Pitusa Fashion
Pyknic Releases "Creatures" Snapback Hat for Spring 2012
Food-lifestyle brand, Pyknic, releases a brand new snapback hat as a taste of the new Spring line. - April 15, 2012 - Pyknic
Molly Brown's Swimwear Now Open in Laguna Beach, CA.
Molly Brown's Swimwear held the grand opening of its Laguna Beach location on Thursday, April 5th. It is now open and fully stocked with new summer swimwear from Vitamin A Swimwear, Luli Fama and Charlie. - April 15, 2012 - Molly Brown's Swimwear
Vizio Optic to Host Chanel Private Fitting Event on April 21, 2012
Award-winning designer eyewear shop showcases the classic brand’s Prestige collection in an exclusive spring show. - April 15, 2012 - Vizio Optic
Green Ts Show Wisconsin Pride in Earth Friendly Fashion
Green Ts bring eco-friendly fashions to the Wisconsinmade.com online gift store. - April 13, 2012 - Wisconsinmade.com
Baker’s Gas & Welding Supplies Presents Baker’s Workwear Site Offering Protective Clothing
Welders know that working with fire can be a hazardous profession. Baker’s Gas & Welding Supplies has made it easy for welders and other workers to be safer and more comfortable with protective clothing found on their Baker’s Workwear website. - April 13, 2012 - Baker's Gas and Welding, Inc
Double Header USA Promotes Expanded Inventory of Pre-Tied Headscarves for Spring to Cancer Patients
Double Header USA, known for its large inventory of convenient, comfortable headscarves for cancer patients, just introduced a number of new spring styles. - April 13, 2012 - Double Header USA - Hair Covering
T. Anthony Showcases Original 1946 Designer Luggage Collection and New Modern Essentials
T. Anthony is highlighting its core collection of luxury luggage, from the store's original 1946 canvas cases to its more contemporary alligator leather styles. - April 12, 2012 - T. Anthony - Designer Luggage
Vizio Optic Now Carrying Acclaimed Teen Line by LINDBERG Eyewear
Award-winning designer eyewear shop adds LINDBERG’s Acetanium Teen collection to its lineup. - April 12, 2012 - Vizio Optic
The 7th Crow to Contribute to Exclusive Gifting Opportunity for Celebrity Lauren Conrad
The group is excited to announce that The 7th Crow, in association with The Artisan Group, was recently selected to gift a piece of their handmade artisan jewelry in an exclusive collaborative gift bag prepared especially for celebrity, Lauren Conrad. - April 11, 2012 - The 7th Crow
Innovation Direct™ to Spearhead Marketing Efforts for Contour Cap Fitted Shaper Invention
An innovative new product designed to make the styling of a cap convenient and efficient, the Contour Cap Fitted Shaper, has been developed by George Cruz and Alex Cruz of San Antonio, Texas. The invention's unique design allows its users to mold the brim of their caps into the desired shape with... - April 11, 2012 - Innovation Direct, Inc.
Brooklyn Industries Plants Fashionable Seeds in the Community for Earth Day
In celebration of Earth Day, the Brooklyn brand stands firmly behind their mission to Live, Work, and Create by giving the gift of sustainable fashion, innovation and community involvement. - April 07, 2012 - Brooklyn Industries
Sassy Scrubs Joins with FCC Teen Group to Host Fashion Show Supporting Chinese Orphans
Sassy Scrubs announces their participation in the Year of the Dragon Fashion Show, being held at the School of the Arts in Rochester, NY, and hosted by the FCC-Rochester Teen Group. Other designers featured are Vera Wang, Suzy Chin Maggy Boutique, Joseph Altuzarra, Kathrine Kwei, Red Thread Designs of Toronto, and Kim’s Fashions in Boston. - April 07, 2012 - Sassy Scrubs
2012 Etnia Eyewear Collection Now Available at Vizio Optic
Award-winning designer eyewear shop adds brand new styles from the Spanish brand to its selection. - April 07, 2012 - Vizio Optic
USA Springs Into Redkora Silk
Redkora Silk Sleepwear is featuring on IMC Pictures “Spring Showcase” television show. IMC Pictures' “Spring Showcase” which airs on television every year, is featuring the gorgeous redkora Silk Sleepwear. The host Elizabeth Ann Hart showcases the beautiful and timely Silk Sleepwear range that redkora is becoming renown for. - April 06, 2012 - redkora
NYC Woman Debuts Unique Accessory for the Soles of High-Heeled Shoes
Fun, Colorful Designs Create Edgy Fashion Statement for Adults, Teens - April 06, 2012 - Arch Tags LLC
Brooklyn Industries Launches the 2012 Nationwide T-Shirt Design Contest
Always in search of innovative and exciting designs, the national retailer has begun a large scale search for the next Brooklyn Industries t-shirt designer. - April 04, 2012 - Brooklyn Industries
Chicago Handbag Designer Brynn Capella Offers Special Deal to Early Bird Shoppers
Pre-Orders of the Lauren Crossbody bag, from the Wildflower Collection, enjoy free shipping - April 04, 2012 - Brynn Capella, Inc.
Ugly Global Water Crisis Gets a Makeover from ThirstTees
Diseased water and poor sanitation are getting a little cleaner with the help of ThirstTees, a clothing line urging everyone to “Wear Water.” - April 04, 2012 - ThirstTees
World's First Shoppable Music Video Starring Iggy Azalea Set to Premiere on Online Luxury Retailer SSENSE
SSENSE, Canada’s largest online luxury retailer, announces the premiere of the world’s first shoppable music video starring Iggy Azalea, FKi, and Diplo. - April 03, 2012 - SSENSE
Shoed-In, LLC Announces Launch of Print and Online Magazine for Shoe Lovers Around the World
While Offering Consumers a Direct Information Source for All the Latest News, Reviews and Turning Trends in the Footwear Industry, the Magazine Will Also Spotlight Emerging Talent and Deserving Designers. - April 02, 2012 - Shoed-In LLC
CastCoverZ! Acquires LemonAid Crutches and Crutch Accessories
CastCoverZ!™ is now the only source of aluminum designer color crutches and fashionable crutch covers. - April 02, 2012 - CastCoverZ
T Shirt Design Website Launch
T shirt website that lets visitors have fun and design a shirt that they want to wear. Unlike other sites, this one shows visitors how to make t shirts themselves and gives them tips as well. - April 01, 2012 - Moore Design Store
Vibrant Nation Free Report Gives Expert Advice on Best Wrinkle-Free Travel Clothes and Other Essentials for Simpler Travel Recommended by Women Over 50
Free downloadable report provides recommendations on best wrinkle-free travel clothes, must-have travel accessories for simpler and easier travel, and comfortable yet stylish travel shoes. - April 01, 2012 - VibrantNation.com
Double Header USA Offers Discounted Head Scarves as an Alternative to Cancer Wigs
Hair covering superstore Double Header USA is currently promoting short-term discounts on its selection of women's head scarfs, which are recommended for cancer patients in search of comfortable, affordable coverage. - April 01, 2012 - Double Header USA - Hair Covering
Kobe Bryant Jersey Collectors Pack at 50% Discount at the Mega Sporting Goods Store, OnlineSports.com
Kobe Bryant Collector's Pack is being offered at half price at the mega sporting goods store, OnlineSports.com. The Kobe Bryant Collector's Pack includes three NBA Home Gold jerseys: Replica, Revolution 30 Swingman jersey and Revolution 30 Swingman Authentic jersey. The special discount deal is a limited period offer and does not require a discount coupon code. - April 01, 2012 - Online Sports
Brooklyn Industries Partners with the Brooklyn Roasting Company to Create the Limited Edition Java Tote
From a coffee bean sack to a fashionable tote, Brooklyn Industries prepares to launch a stylish bag that highlights the brands core beliefs: creating community based partnerships, local manufacturing and using up-cycled materials to produce unique and innovative products - March 31, 2012 - Brooklyn Industries
Vizio Optic Expands Collection of Stainless Steel MYKITA Eyewear
Award-winning designer eyewear shop adds brand new styles from MYKITA’s latest line of stainless steel eyeglasses. - March 31, 2012 - Vizio Optic
Bespoke Saville Row Tailoring Experiences Its Best Years, in Business Review Europe
The lounge suit has been neglected in recent years. The trusty steadfast of men’s fashion has been treated with distain, the uniform of the unwilling, a symbol of work and thus the antithesis of leisurewear. Instead we have consigned ourselves to the tepid safety of an all-together more... - March 30, 2012 - WDM Group
Brooklyn Industries Dumbo Celebrates Its One-Year Anniversary with a Special Screening of Brooklyn Boheme
Building community based partnerships has remained an integral part of the Brooklyn Industries mission. To celebrate the first anniversary of the Dumbo location, Brooklyn Industries will be highlighting their most recent community partners. - March 30, 2012 - Brooklyn Industries
Human Hair Wigs: Milano Wigs Highlights Its Recent Partnership with Luzern Laboratories to Pamper Guests at New York Fashion Week
MCWigs.com, a custom wigs provider, teamed up with Luzern Laboratories to pamper guests during New York Fashion Week. - March 29, 2012 - Milano Quality Wigs
tokidoki and koi Collaborate on New Designer Scrubs Collection for Summer 2012
tokidoki and fashion scrub maker koi are teaming up to launch a new tokidoki by koi collection of designer scrubs for Summer 2012. These limited edition scrubs will feature exclusive designed created by tokidoki designer and artist Simone Legno. The collection will be available in stores in April 2012. - March 28, 2012 - koi Design LLC
A Dining Experience with Wolfgang Puck, Red Carpet Trends Presented by Fashion Experts, and the Best March Madness Deals, in Exec Digital
Exec Digital heads to Hollywood in the March issue. Exec Digital both literally and physically walked the Hollywood strip to live out the celebrity glamorous life for the latest issue, focusing on the extravagantly luxurious to the extravagantly scandalous. Exec Digital toured the Andaz West... - March 28, 2012 - WDM Group
Canadian Clothing Brands Supply Fashion to the Masses, RIM’s Projected Market Presence in 2012, and Business Promotion on Google+, in Business Review Canada
The latest issue of Business Review Canada is free online for Canadian business Executives. - March 28, 2012 - WDM Group
Vizio Optic’s Face a Face Trunk Show is a Success
Award-winning designer eyewear shop showcases the French brand in its most recent fashion event. - March 28, 2012 - Vizio Optic
Online Fashion Giant ZALORA Sets Up Shop in Singapore
Asia’s latest online retailer at www.zalora.sg promises to revolutionize online shopping in Singapore, carrying more than 400 brands and providing free delivery and returns in Singapore. - March 26, 2012 - Zalora Singapore
Hilton Head Teen Wins Rock the Runway, Charleston Fashion Week
All eyes were on Charleston Fashion Week as industry professionals, fashion designers, and celebrities gathered for the 2012 Rock the Runway competition. Hilton Head teen, Nikki Jansen, took first place winning a cash prize and modeling endorsements. - March 26, 2012 - Tucker MarCom, LLC
Sassy Scrubs Expands Their Clearance Outlet to Feature Plus Size Scrubs
Today, Sassy Scrubs announced an expansion in the number of plus size medical uniforms in their Clearance Scrubs Outlet. The United States based manufacturer and e-commerce Company now offers medical professionals a wide assortment of hard-to-find scrub-wear in plus sizes up to 6XL. - March 25, 2012 - Sassy Scrubs
Brooklyn Industries Launches a Signature Design Series Just in Time for Summer
Brooklyn Industries has mastered the art of subtle tie-dye effects with the Sunspot Tee. - March 24, 2012 - Brooklyn Industries
Bespoke Boutique, Brisbane; Customers Create Their Own Perfect Style with Custom Made Shirts and Suits
Stripe & Company Pty Ltd, an Australian company based in Queensland, has established its first BESPOKE Boutique in association with Paul Barry Menswear, Brisbane. Customers can now shop at a convenient George Street destination for custom made shirts and tailor made suits that are hand made in... - March 23, 2012 - Stripe & Company Pty Ltd
Cleocat-Fashion: Top Retail Commerce Provider and Wholesale Fashion Seller in South-East Asia
Introducing Cleocat-Fashion, a leading wholesale fashion seller in Singapore, Malaysia, Brunei and Indonesia. - March 22, 2012 - Cleocat-Fashion
Flexfit Headwear Creates Special Edition Hat in Support of Haiti
Flexfit partners with Hamylo (short for Haiti My Love), an organization working in support of Haiti, founded by “Sweet Micky For Prezidan” documentary film producer and philanthropist, Macc Plaise. - March 21, 2012 - Flexfit
Toronto Fashion Week – Models from Orange Model Management Presented Designer Eva Chen’s Fall 2012 Collection
Models from Orange Model Management presented the fabulous fall 2012 collection of fashion designer Eva Chen at the Toronto Fashion Week. - March 21, 2012 - Orange Model Management
Vizio Optic Announces the Top 80's Sunglasses for 2012
Award-winning designer eyewear shop releases list of its top sunglasses for the 80's fashion trend. - March 21, 2012 - Vizio Optic
Molly Brown's Swimwear is Ready for Beach Season - Newly Released Summer Collections Are Now in Stock
Summer is quickly coming and Molly Brown's is ready and stocked with the newest spring/summer collections from the hottest swimwear designers. Brand new summer designs and colors by L*Space, Vix, Pily Q, and Vitamin A Swimwear. - March 20, 2012 - Molly Brown's Swimwear