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NOVA Fashion Week Welcomes New Designers, Media and Fashion Enthusiasts to Celebrate a New Decade of Fashion

The various events that will take place during NOVA Fashion Week's October 2011 Fashion Week - April 20, 2011 - NOVA Fashion Week

Launch of InsideOut Styles

New Chicago based designer, Shalini Sharma, launches her first collection of fine, 100% reversible, customized by color draped jersey dresses for women that want style with comfort and no fuss. www.insideoutstyles.com - April 18, 2011 - InsideOut

LingerieDiva.com Adds Baci Lingerie Black Label Collection to Its Line

LingerieDiva.com, a premier online source for sexy lingerie and costumes, is excited to announce the addition of the Baci Lingerie Black Label Collection to its line of products. The collection combines the elegance, quality and sensuality of designer lingerie brands with the price point of off-the-rack labels. - April 18, 2011 - Virtual Inventories, Inc.

Handbag Designer, Brynn Capella Launched Her American-Made Spring 2011 Collection

Hand-picked boutiques and select events across the country welcome the beach-inspired collection this Spring. - April 15, 2011 - Brynn Capella, Inc.

The Spectacle and Vivace Announces 3rd Annual "A Walk for Wishes" May 11

North Hills Retailers Team Up to Support Make-A-Wish Foundation - April 15, 2011 - The Spectacle

Sarah Wallner Causes Hearts to Race Using Denim & Lace in Latest Playboy Spread Featuring Playmate Jaclyn Swedberg

Hot model, hot motorcycle, denim and lace. The only remaining elements needed for a memorable Playboy Magazine shoot were a strategic Mulholland Drive Location with city lights shimmering in the background – which is exactly what Sarah Wallner, popular celebrity stylists – had to work... - April 14, 2011 - Musotica Wear

Newly Redesigned Rainebrooke.com Offers a Huge Selection of Pink Laptop Bags and Cases

Rainebrooke.com recently unveiled its newly redesigned website, including a larger selection of pink laptop bags and cases for women. The new site offers a streamlined category structure, larger images to view close-up pictures of the bags, alternate views of the pink bags and a new layout so... - April 13, 2011 - Rainebrooke Designs

Kachi Designs Jets Off to New York

Up and coming designer is set to debut her collection at Africa Fashion Week in New York. - April 12, 2011 - Kachi Designs

SophiasStyle.com Announces One-Day Sale on All Bonnie Jean Dresses

On Monday, April 11, 2011 customers can take 20% off any Bonnie Jean brand dress at Sophias Style boutique. - April 11, 2011 - Sophias Style

MEZZI Sees Big Bump in Growth of Its Aluminum Case Wholesale Orders

Popularity, product quality contribute to more companies purchasing MEZZI cases in bulk. - April 09, 2011 - Mezzi

Women Wearing More Flattering Fitness Outfits with Advent of Xbox Interactive Exercise on Their Flatscreen TVs

The days of exercising in comfy, gray sweatpants on the trusty family room treadmill may be coming to an end. With the advent of Xbox and similar interactive devices, a new era in exercise has dawned, and women of all ages are dressing for the occasion. “These interactive video games and... - April 09, 2011 - Musotica Wear

Hollywood Celebrity Stylist Sarah Wallner Brings Sexy Fashion Sense to the Big Screen in “Sucker Punch”

Sarah Wallner, known as the “go to” stylists for “A” List Hollywood actors and models, was recently tapped to bring her talents to the big screen in Zack Snyder’s “Sucker Punch” – a fantasy thriller where contrasting, suggestive costuming played a key... - April 09, 2011 - Musotica Wear

Designed to Take a Drenching and Without Ever Stretching, Musotica.com’s Crochet Bikinis Make Splash in Marie Claire Magazine

Social and fashion barometer Marie Claire Magazine is the latest indicator that crochet bikinis have made an improbable comeback since they were first introduced in the seventies. At the vanguard of the new crochet bikini movement is Musotica.com, a popular sexy fashion, lingerie and fitness wear... - April 08, 2011 - Musotica Wear

Donation of Neckties Sparks a Growing Relationship Between APSU and Tiecoon.com

Tiecoon.com has been on the forefront of excellent quality neckwear that is sale, discount, wholesale and clearance priced since 2004. Tiecoon.com has been a premium neckwear supplier of neckties to many retail stores also including Mr. Mac, Missionary Mall, CTR Clothing Stores, and many other LDS and missionary stores throughout Utah and Salt Lake City. Many schools and universities also carry the Jon vanDyk brand neckties and tiecoon.com’s other lines of ties. - April 06, 2011 - tiecoon.com

Kate Middleton’s Engagement Ring Inspires New Fan Site from Emitations.com

Since 1998, Emitations.com has been the leader in bringing celebrity style to the everyday woman by using cubic zirconia and sterling silver. Emitations.com is a popular resource for celebrity and fashion media, with sterling silver jewelry frequently appearing on The View, The Today Show, and in magazines such as InStyle and O Magazine. - April 05, 2011 - Emitations.com

Vanessa Leu Fine Jewelry Featured on American Idol

Designer Vanessa Leu's earrings are featured in the Motown episode of American Idol. (See credit notes from American Idol stylist: http://www.channelguidemagblog.com/index.php/2011/03/28/25590/) - April 04, 2011 - Vanessa Leu Fine Jewelry

INVISTA’s CORDURA® Brand Team Sponsors Fashion Show at 2011 Workwear and Corporate Clothing Show

CORDURA® Brand Fabrics to be Featured in Fashion Designs. - April 01, 2011 - CORDURA (R) Fabrics

New Beauty, Bashe, Hits NYC Fall Fashion Week Runways

The Newest "it Girl," to Elegantly Grab the Reigns of the Fashion Modeling Industry - March 30, 2011 - Bashe Carter

Pierce Ball Gallery Announces the "Art of the Car" Show for Spring 2011

"Cars are a study in elegant design details. I had in my minds' eye a show that celebrated those details and was able to find 3 artists that were perfect for this show," says Elizabeth P. Ball, director of the Pierce Ball Gallery - March 26, 2011 - Pierce Ball Gallery

New Retailer Urban Cove Does Battle with Online Giants

New Online Fashion Retailer Proves There is Still a Gap in the Market for Well Sourced Unique Designs. - March 26, 2011 - urbancove.com

Aluminum Laptop Case Manufacturer MEZZI Making Improvements to Website and Products Based on Customer Feedback

Popular briefcase manufacturer personally responded to suggestions received through a recent customer survey. - March 26, 2011 - Mezzi

Gypsy ‘05’s Ethereal Bohemia Hits the Runway

Gypsy ’05 Unveils the Fall 2011 Men’s and Women’s Collection in a Transcendent Fashion Show. - March 26, 2011 - Gypsy 05

Dena Burton to Feature New Unique Collection

The Dena Burton Collections featured in Charity Fashion Show for Autism. - March 23, 2011 - Dena Burton Collection

ShixyFeet.com Eliminates High Heels Slipping Off

Atlanta based Women owned and operated shoe accessory company, produces first pillow insole for high heel shoes. - March 21, 2011 - ShixyFeet Inc.

Antiquorum to Offer an Exceptional and Rare Collection of Erotic Watches in Geneva on March 27

Collectors can look forward to Antiquorum’s upcoming auction “Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces” to be held on Sunday 27 March at the Mandarin Oriental Geneva. Among the 564 exclusive modern and vintage timepieces, Antiquorum experts are pleased to offer an extremely rare... - March 19, 2011 - Antiquorum

Frugi Release New Range of Stylish Breastfeeding Wear for Organic Mums

Elias and Grace stock New Designer Minti in their online and Primrose Hill stores. - March 19, 2011 - Frugi

Glanor LLC - Rugged Boot Leather Bags, Luggage and Accessories Manufacturer Exhibits at LLHA 2011 Canada Trade Show Booth #518

The world’s largest manufacturer of Rugged Boot Leather bags, luggage and accessories to launch its brand to the Canadian market at the 31st Annual LLHA Show Booth #518. Using only premium quality handpicked Buffalo Hide made into full grain Rugged Boot Leather to produce Rustic, Distressed and Vintage briefcases, bags: laptop / messenger/ duffel / gym, backpacks, satchels, belts and wallets. - March 19, 2011 - Glanor LLC

Designers Ramsey & Jade Welcome Publicist Anna Xiques

Designers of the fashion Label Ramsey & Jade / RPL Ramsey Petersson Label welcome Publicist Anna Xiques. Miss Xiques joins the 'edgy" Fashion Label as their "Special Projects" Publicists. The Designers are based out of Hialeah, Florida a part of Miami metropolitan area. Known as the "Rebels of the Runway" The Design duo's first collection was sponsored by the Gia Carangi Foundation in 2007 a Foundation for AIDS/HIV awareness in the name of the Late Super Model GIA who died of the illness. - March 18, 2011 - Ramsey & Jade

Discount Watch Store.com Announces the Addition of New Citizen Watches

Discountwatchstore.com is pleased to expand upon their long-standing partnership with Citizen Watch Group by adding new models to their inventory. As an authorized dealer of Citizen Watches for many years, Discountwatchstore.com has worked with Citizen to provide a large online inventory at some... - March 18, 2011 - Discount Watch Store

Cleavitz Cleavage Cover Partners with Clothes4Souls

Cleavitz, www.cleavitz.com, the women’s fashion accessory to cover cleavage in comfort, donates clothing gifts on international level. - March 17, 2011 - Cleavitz

Plush Swimwear Introduces Beach Bags Section to Its Online Store

Plush Swimwear launches a section for beach bags from top designer swimwear brands. - March 17, 2011 - Plush Swimwear

Jennifer Ouellette Inc. Launches 12 Month Give Away Program

Beginning in March 2011, the company will donate 10 brand new hair accessory items a month to K.I.D.S. (Kids in Distressed Situations). Despite a recent recession, which saw a decrease in donations worldwide, Jennifer Ouellette’s Program provides hope and exuberance to the kids that need it... - March 17, 2011 - Jennifer Ouellette Inc.

The Latest in Intimate Wear, from Pk'Boowear, Pk’boo Lace Brief and Lace Thong, Blending the Functionality of a Panty with the Versatility of a Cami

A new, sexy, sassy and sensual line of women’s panties, from Pk'boowear, blends the functionality of a panty with the versatility a cami. - March 16, 2011 - Pk'boowear

Jewelry e-Commerce Site Attracting Talented Designers

Needle's Haystack is the premier marketplace showcasing the works of talented jewelers. Currently Needle's Haystack is recruiting designers and uploading their talents to the site. Buyers will be invited to start shopping April 4th. - March 12, 2011 - Needle's Haystack

Movoc 16:3 Debuts Their Visually Provoking Motorcycle Lifestyle Apparel

Movoc 16:3 launches their lifestyle tee shirt collection, bringing a uniquely visual alternative to the sport of motorcycling. - March 12, 2011 - Movoc 16:3

113% Month Over Month Sales Increase Signals a Promising Year for Australian Clothing Retailer Shock & Oar

Australian clothing brand Shock and Oar has recorded a 113% month over month sales increase for February 2011 compared to February 2010. Managing Director Brendon Westerhout says the figure bodes a year of growth for the nautical leisurewear company, despite many clothing retailers reporting a drop... - March 11, 2011 - Shock and Oar

H&D Tuxedo and Bridal Launches New Website, iformals.com

New Website Allows Users to Sell their Own Wedding, Prom and Bridesmaid Dresses Online. - March 11, 2011 - iformals

Shoe Retailer Görtz Relaunches Corporate Website with e-Spirit's CMS

Ludwig Görtz GmbH relaunched their corporate website www.goertz-corporate.de. The company is one of the leading shoe retailers in Europe and operates more than 280 stores with 3,800 employees. The content management system FirstSpirit of e-Spirit AG is the technical basis for the revised website. - March 10, 2011 - e-Spirit

Jennifer Ouellette Re-Launches New Facebook Fan Page

Jennifer Ouellette, a well known NY based fashion accessories designer has just re-launched her Facebook Fan Page. - March 10, 2011 - Jennifer Ouellette Inc.

Beauty and The Beat Volume 2 "Heroines for Haiti" Haitian Relief Event to be Held on Friday, March 25th, 2011 at Cielo in NYC from 6pm-10pm

Celebrity DJ Jon Quick and his celebrity friends will host “Beauty and the Beat Vol. 2 – Heroines for Haiti” on Friday, March 25, 2011 at Cielo. Proceeds to benefit Hip Hop Loves Foundation. Hosted by actress Bobbi Baker-James aka "Kiki" from TNT's "Tyler Perry's House of Payne." - March 09, 2011 - Jon Quick Select

Mosley Tribes Sunglasses Now Available at Eyegoodies.com

The much anticipated Mosley Tribes sunglasses resort 2011 collection has arrived and is now in available at Eyegoodies.com. Launched in 2005 by Oliver Peoples’ founder and Creative Director Larry Leight, Mosley Tribes blends the timeless luxury traits of Oliver Peoples with a contemporary... - March 08, 2011 - EyeGoodies.com

Communities in Schools of Atlanta Receive Donation of Neckties from Tiecoon.com

The Communities In Schools of Atlanta organization recently reached out to national sale priced neckwear retailer Tiecoon.com for free neckties. Tiecoon.com reached back. Nicole Corley, program coordinator for Communities In Schools of Atlanta, contacted Tiecoon.com requesting ties for students at... - March 05, 2011 - tiecoon.com

Shock & Oar Sails Against Retail Tide with Sales Up 15% and Plans to Move Into US Market

Australian clothing brand Shock and Oar has sailed against the retail tide, posting a 15% year over year sales increase in December 2010, compared to an Australian average of around 3%. Managing Director Brendon Westerhout says the figures are the result of a milestone year for the... - March 04, 2011 - Shock and Oar

Pure Australian Announcing the 2011 Sheepskin Boots Collection at Micam / Milano 2011

German premium Brand for Sheepskin Fashion announced the 3rd collection of luxury women, men, and kid's boots fashion. - March 03, 2011 - Pure Australian Styles

Capulet Announces Product Availability Through Notjustalabel.com

Capulet, the London-based luxury women’s accessories label announced that its new collection of designer technology cases are now available for immediate purchase via the NotJustALabel.com (“NJAL”) website. March marked the start of an ambitious expansion of Capulet’s... - March 03, 2011 - Capulet London Limited

Toffswomen - for Women Only

Toffswomen has just gone live. The new website is full with everything the modern woman could want - fashion, jewellery and ideas. Focusing on successful women in business and in particular in fashion and lifestyle - Toffswomen.com engages with the younger woman who has career... - March 03, 2011 - Toffswomen

R&B/Soul Singer Donnie C Releases New Single "How Much I Feel"

R&B/Soul Singer Donnie C gives his fans another taste of life with his new single ‘How Much I Feel’ on March 1st available on iTunes, Amazon.com and other online retail stores. Donnie C remakes Ambrosia’s hit song with his unique and powerful sound. Donnie C will be... - March 02, 2011 - Donnie C/ Donnell Isaac