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Flexfit Headwear Worn Throughout 2010 Justin Timberlake Shriners Hospitals for Children Open

Flexfit custom embroidered headwear kept attendees, golfers and volunteers covered at the 2010 Justin Timberlake Shriners Hospitals for Children Open in October 2010 (AP Images attached). - January 21, 2011 - Flexfit

'Failing Rose' - New Clothing Line to Launch

Failing Rose, a West Midlands (UK) based independent clothing brand, is set to launch after 12 months of development which has brought together young people from across the region. The 20 year old entrepreneur behind the business, Dave Scotford, pointed to “the pulling together of ordinary... - January 21, 2011 - Failing Rose Clothing

Gal-Pal.com Launches Two New Retro Ice Bags to Ice Packs Line

Gal-Pal.com introduces 2 new fashionable Retro Ice Bags styles to their current line of fun ice packs. - January 21, 2011 - Gal Pal

Beverly Feldman, Reigning Queen of Shoes, Launches New Bridal and Evening Collections for the Fearless and the Fashionable, Debuting at New York February FFANY Show

Beverly Feldman, one of the industry’s first female shoe designers, announced the launch of a new collection which includes both bridal and evening footwear. The collection will be introduced at the upcoming FFANY New York Shoe Expo, February 1st-3rd, Hilton New York Hotel, Suites #1509. - January 20, 2011 - Beverly Feldman Collections

UCLA’s FAST Q&A Session with Acclaimed Los Angeles Designer, Yotam Solomon

FAST at UCLA will be hosting a free and open reception and speaking event with fashion designer and FIDM graduate, Yotam Solomon, who will be speaking about breaking into the industry, footwear, sustainability, and social media. - January 20, 2011 - Fashion and Student Trends

Online T-Shirt Design Site Shirtlab Adds New Zoom Functionality Making Personalised T-Shirts Even Easier to Design

State-of-the-art customised t-shirt design website Shirtlab has added new functionality to the t-shirt designing lab enabling users to zoom in up to 300% on their design. - January 20, 2011 - Shirtlab

All Natural Timepieces from WeWOOD Have A-Listers Taking Notice

Celebrities achieve star style one accessory at a time, now they find luxury with eco-chic designs. - January 19, 2011 - LYB Productions

Liz Fields Spring 2011 Bridal Gown and Bridesmaid Dress Collections Now Arriving in Stores

Liz Fields is pleased to announce the release of their 2011 Bridal Gown and Bridesmaid Dress collections to stores this month. Also included in this release are Liz Fields’ new detachable sleeve and jacket options. - January 19, 2011 - Liz Fields, LLC

Thai Village Silk Project Announces Online Sale to Raise Funds for Children's Education Opportunities

A remote Thai village community project has announced a sale of Thai silk products to raise revenue to improve village lifestyles and children's educational opportunities. - January 17, 2011 - Thai Silk Magic

The Spectacle Offers Paul Smith Spectacles

Local Lifestyle Eyewear Boutique Adds Collection Featuring Distinctive Eyewear for the Expressive Individual. - January 15, 2011 - The Spectacle

3N2 Unveils New Baseball Cleats for 2011

3N2, an Orlando-based designer and manufacturer of high performance baseball and softball footwear and apparel, recently unveiled the much anticipated 3N2 VIPER – the latest in its line of pro-caliber baseball cleats. Although only released for public purchase in January 2011, the 3N2 VIPER... - January 14, 2011 - 3N2

Alternative to San Diego Consignment Stores Offered by SDJB

San Diego Jewelry Buyers (SDJB) has now become the county’s most prominent buyer of used designer handbags, offering an alternative to San Diego consignment shops, vintage clothing stores, and thrift shops. - January 14, 2011 - San Diego Jewelry Buyers

London-Based Natureally Organic Leather Teams with Charles Upchurch to Tap U.S. Luxury Markets

British Innovator Uses Environmentally Safe Processes to Create New Standard of Premium Leather. - January 13, 2011 - Charles Upchurch

CuffSmart.com Partners with Communities In Schools of North Texas

CuffSmart.com, an online retailer of cufflinks, is proud to partner with Communities In Schools of North Texas to offer the Communities In Schools “Schoolhouse Cufflinks for Student Success.” 25% of all sales proceeds from the schoolhouse cufflinks will be donated back to Communities In... - January 13, 2011 - CuffSmart.com

The Snob Magazine Named Exclusive U.S. Webcast Provider of the Alberta Ferretti Fashion Show in Florence, Italy

To mark the official start to the 79th edition of Pitti Immagine Uomo, The Snob magazine was chosen as the exclusive webcast provider of the Alberta Ferretti, fashion show in Florence, Italy today. As a world renounced fashion designer and dressmaker Alberta Ferretti along with the AEFFE group, put their trust in the purveyors of luxury at The Snob magazine. - January 13, 2011 - The Snob Magazine

Vancouver’s VATA Brasil™ Partners with Major UK Distributor

Vancouver’s VATA Brasil™ fashion label has signed a major agreement to market and distribute its Brasilian inspired active wear by signing a Exclusive Master Distribution Agreement covering the entire United Kingdom and Ireland with RSK Sports Inc. (www.rsksports.co.uk) with offices,... - January 12, 2011 - VATA Enterprises Inc.

JulRe Designs to Launch New Handcrafted Gemstone Jewelry Collection in New York City

Jewelry designer, Juliet Renee Williams presents new items from her Spring 2011 Collection with a Pre-Fashion Week evening of luxury and libations. - January 11, 2011 - JulRe Designs

Chicago Fashion and Philanthropy Come Together to Benefit People with Visual Impairments

First event in 2011 set for Jan. 14 - January 07, 2011 - The Chicago Lighthouse for People Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired

a Shore Thing Inc. Introduces Reseller Program at Surf Expo

Incite Brands Inc., an apparel and durable goods holding company, announced today that their wholly- owned subsidiary, A Shore Thing, Inc is introducing a Reseller Program at the Surf Expo in Orlando, Florida January 6-8, 2011. - January 07, 2011 - Incite Brands

The Spectacle Offers Exclusive Maybach Eyewear Line

Local Lifestyle Eyewear Boutique Debuts High-End Product Line Inspired by Mercedes Luxury Car Line. - January 07, 2011 - The Spectacle

Company Takes Aim at Tall and Fit

Longshot Apparel, a new online vertical retailer, takes the big out of big and tall and offers ready-to-wear casual shirts for the tall and fit man. Shirts are made in the USA and shipping is always free. - January 06, 2011 - Longshot Apparel

Mooee Introduces Free iPhone App – Size Converter

Mooee Company Limited introduced a free iPhone App “Size Converter.” Shoppers need to compare local size vs. international sizes. This App is a great utility that helps with shopping for Shoes, Rings or Bras in different international sizes. Size Converter lets users convert rings,... - January 06, 2011 - Mooee Company Limited

Ferrara Flame by Italkero is a Proud Sponsor of the 2nd Annual Tasty Awards

The Tasty Awards is the premier broadcast awards show dedicated to celebrating and recognizing the year's best achievements in food, fashion, and home lifestyle programs on Television, in Film, and Online. - January 05, 2011 - Ferrara Flame by Italkero

Genderplayful Marketplace Raises Startup Funds in Only Two Weeks

The Genderplayful Marketplace, a community-sponsored plan for a website that will let people sell clothing to one another, surpassed its fundraising goal of $5,000 over the holiday season. This project seeks to meet the needs of people who are unable to shop comfortably in traditional department stores, either due to body shape, gender presentation, or style preferences. Full project details are available at Genderplayful.tumblr.com. - January 05, 2011 - Genderplayful Marketplace

Voltron Time Pieces Exclusively Produced by Meister International

Collaboration timepiece by Meister International: the Emerging brand of watches and Voltron: the Defender of the Universe. - January 03, 2011 - Meister International

Designer Swimwear Lenny Niemeyer Now Available at Plush Swimwear

Lenny Niemeyer 2011 Collection is now available at the Plush Swimwear online boutique. - December 28, 2010 - Plush Swimwear

Momentous Year for Nautical Leisurewear Brand Shock & Oar

2010 was a ground-breaking year for Australian brand Shock & Oar, with the result a refreshing range of nautically-inspired casual gear in the fashion marketplace. The West Australian company owned by Brendon and Deirdre Westerhout offers a range of clothing and accessories online and in its... - December 28, 2010 - Shock and Oar

New Website Combines Social Media and T-Shirts Into Fun, Profitable Contests for Users

As the social media craze continues to sweep the globe, a new company is utilizing its popularity with a unique twist, offering users an opportunity to customize apparel for their social network to vote on, and the chance to earn thousands. - December 24, 2010 - humTeedumTee.com

Dena Burton Collection to be Featured in Calabar, Nigeria

2nd annual Mash Up the Runway Fashion Show Los Angeles-based fashion designer Dena Burton will present her national and internationally acclaimed collection, December 29th as part of the 2010 Mash Up the Runway fashion show presented by Destiny’s Child. This event will take part in the world... - December 24, 2010 - Dena Burton Collection

Demand in Men’s Jewelry Rises and Retailer, Emitations.com, Jumps on Board with Solitaire Stud Earring Collection

Emitations.com has expanded its jewelry collection to include men’s solitaire earrings. The online sterling silver retailer now offers single, silver fake diamond studs, gold fake diamond studs and solitaire gold hoops. More men are now wearing earrings to show off their personal style. Due... - December 22, 2010 - Emitations.com

Timeless Timepieces for the Holidays: The Watchery Offers Deals on Baume and Mercier Watches and More

TheWatchery.com is featuring a wide selection of discount high-end watches for the holidays, including a large collection of Baume and Mercier timepieces. Luxury watches are popular gifts because their quality and staying-power allows for decades of use. - December 22, 2010 - The Watchery - Designer Watches

Custom Shoes and a Unique Shoe Experience

A new show store that allows one to create their own designer shoes has opened in Bethesda Maryland. It is the first of its kind on the Eastern Seaboard. - December 22, 2010 - My Shoe Cafe

SanDiegoHandbagBuyer.com Invites San Diegans to Sell Handbags for Cash

SanDiegoHandbagBuyer.com has launched a television campaign this week, inviting women to sell designer handbags for quick cash or loans at their downtown San Diego showroom. - December 22, 2010 - San Diego Jewelry Buyers

MyMediaInfo Announces Top Lifestyles Stories for 2011

Fashion and Healthcare top the list of lifestyles topics to be heavily covered in the coming year. - December 20, 2010 - RedEgg Solutions, Inc.

Designer Roderick Tung Creates 200 Thread Count Tuxedo Shirt for Award Season

Luxury shirting brand TUNG has taken the Tuxedo shirt to the next level. TUNG is offering a limited edition 200-thread count Tuxedo shirt imported from Italy just in time for award season. Most people are aware of thread count in correlation to bedding. In the fashion world 200 thread count is the... - December 20, 2010 - Roderick Tung

Med Couture® Spring Collection of Medical Uniforms to Hit Stores Soon

They’re not scrubs, they’re a lifestyle. - December 18, 2010 - Peaches Uniforms

at Ease Boutique of Cary Offers Back Room Sales

Local Boutique Offers Shoppers New Savings Opportunity at Cary Location - December 18, 2010 - At Ease

Longshot Apparel Now Offers a Holiday Gift for the Tall, Fit Guy - Not the Tall, Fat Guy

What gift do you get that tall trim guy when most of the shirts offered in his size are big enough to shelter a small family? Enter Longshot Apparel (www.longshotapparel.com), a great casual ready-to-wear shirt brand designed specifically for the tall man– not the big-and-tall man. Longshot... - December 17, 2010 - Longshot Apparel

Certified Business Brokers Represents Houston Manufacturer, Paty, Inc., in Sale of Business

Paty, Inc., founded in 1955, was sold by owners, Ruth and Faride Abugattas, to local Houston entrepreneurs, Derrick and Caren Veillon. The company, headquartered in Houston, manufactures baby clothing using only materials made in the U.S. and distributes its products to specialty stores throughout the United States. - December 17, 2010 - Certified Business Brokers

Expressiva Nursingwear Offers Free Shipping on December 17, 2010

Expressiva Nursingwear (www.Expressiva.com) Offers Free Shipping During National Free Shipping Day on December 17, 2010. - December 17, 2010 - Expressiva Nursingwear

LamanBlu Reports on the Top Trends for Fall/Holiday 2011

LamanBlu reports on the top trends for upcoming wholesale season of Fall and Holiday 2011. Learn about the top color, fabric, print and aesthetics for the season. - December 17, 2010 - LamanBlu

Designer's Inaugural Line to Benefit Peru's Street Children'

Deluxe Nature International unveils its inaugural collection online at www.deluxenature.com to coincide with the 2010 holiday season in hopes of making Christmas a little brighter for children living in poverty in Peru. The Deluxe Nature line of ready-to-wear casual separates is inspired by... - December 16, 2010 - Deluxe Nature International

Organicwear Apparel Launches Website Promoting Organic Clothing and Eco-Friendly Clothing

Organicwear Apparel's organic clothing merges fashion with environmental responsibility. Its new website provides consumers with information about organic clothing, sustainable fabrics and a wide variety of related health and environmental topics. - December 16, 2010 - Organicwear Apparel

San Diego Rolex Buyer Experiences Rush on Used Rolexes

San Diego Jewelry Buyers (SDJB) is reporting an increased demand for used Rolex watches this holiday season. “This year we tried to stock a larger inventory of used Rolexes than years before, especially in the heavily called-for models like the solid gold Daytona for men, and the... - December 13, 2010 - San Diego Jewelry Buyers

Superb Results for Antiquorum's Year End Sale

Antiquorum's December auction of “Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces” in New York totaled a noteworthy $3,506,675. A remarkable 83% of the 356 timepieces were sold by lot and 119% sold by value, based on the low estimate. In addition to the many telephone, room, and commission... - December 11, 2010 - Antiquorum

Local, Kids Tee Shirt Company to Gift Hollywood Moms and Dads at the 2011 Pre-Golden Globe Boom Boom Room Event

Little Trendstar, makers of uniquely designed kids tee shirts, has recently received an exclusive invitation to showcase their line at the 2011 Pre-Golden Globes Boom Boom Room celebrity event in Beverly Hills, CA on January 14th & 15th. Hosted by TV personality and fashion guru Jayneoni... - December 11, 2010 - Little Trendstar

NewProductHelp.com Tabbed as Marketing Representative for Interchangeable Heel Concept

Duan M., a Maryland resident and inventor, has contracted South Florida invention assistance leader NewProductHelp.com to represent his Interchangeable Heel concept to potential licensees over the next 2 years. A simple and handy new footwear product sure to appeal to female consumers everywhere,... - December 11, 2010 - New Product Help, Inc.