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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.
Kinderhook Industries Acquires Another Line, Inc.
The Transition Companies LLC (“TTC”) is pleased to announce the acquisition of Another Line, Inc. in Lake Forest, California - December 10, 2010 - The Transition Companies
at Ease Boutiques Offers Holiday Shopping Pass
Local Boutique Greets Holiday Season with Sales Event at Raleigh and Cary Locations - December 10, 2010 - At Ease
Save with 10% Holiday Discount on the Entire Pajama Store, PajamaMania.com
10% discount on the entire pajamas and sleepwear online store, PajamaMania.com will run through December 15th 2010. Pajama Mania retails a wide line of pajamas, women pajamas, lingerie and kids holiday pajamas. - December 10, 2010 - Pajama Mania
Save 10% on all Family Matching Pajamas at the Pajamas Store, PajamaMania.com
Save 10% on all family matching pajamas and sleepwear at the pajamas store, PajamaMania.com. The offer is valid through December 12th 2010. - December 10, 2010 - Pajama Mania
MySuperBra® Solves the Fitting Problem; Cutting Edge Design Invention - 3 Sizes Replacing 12 Traditional Sizes, Break-Through Bra Delivers "Glove-Like" Fit with On-Demand
There has not been a major design change to brassieres in over a decade…until today. Finally, a bra has been designed that actually fits women. - December 07, 2010 - Bandeau-Design, Inc.
Children of the Night and IOION: Partners in the Fight Against Human Trafficking
This Holiday Season Human Trafficking on US Streets are at an all time High. Children of the Night works to get these Children off the street and back home or at a shelter. - December 07, 2010 - LYB Productions
Rebuilding: Wildfire Stricken Los Padres Conifer Forest Gets Another 1,000 Trees to Continue Their Restoration Efforts
American Forests teams up with unlikely source, catching lots of buzz in the trend-setting media, to aid their worldwide natural forest rebuilding. - December 07, 2010 - LYB Productions
MagpieStyle.net Offers Tips for Snagging an Online Auction Fashion Deal
Find out how to avoid online fashion buying mistakes by knowing how to find clothing items that fit. - December 06, 2010 - Magpie Style
Outstanding Apparel Features Unique Fashions on Exclusive New Site
A company specializing in positive clothing for kids, teens and adults releases new e-commerce store. - December 05, 2010 - Outstanding Apparel
Ella Bella Hair Clippies to be Featured at the 2011 Pre-Golden Globes Celebrity Gifting Event - The Boom Boom Room
Ella Bella Hair Clippies (EBHC) – founded in 2009 – (www.ellabellahairclippies.com), an adorable children’s hair accessory boutique has received an exclusive invitation from fashion guru Jayneoni Moore to participate in the 2011 Pre-Golden Globes Celebrity Gifting event in Beverly... - December 04, 2010 - Ella Bella Hair Clippies, inc
Save with 15% Discount on all Family Matching Pajamas at the Pajama Store, SleepyHeads.com
Save 15% with discounts on family matching pajamas at the pajama store, SleepyHeads.com. Also, get free shipping with every family matching pajama purchase. The offer is valid till December 5th 2010. - December 04, 2010 - Sleepyheads.com Inc.
Christmas Pajamas & Holiday Gifts Offered at PajamaMania.com
Christmas family pajamas, footed pajamas and holiday gifts are on offer at the pajamas store, PajamaMania.com. Also, shop thermal and flannel sleepwear available in the new arrival collection at the online sleepwear store. - December 02, 2010 - Pajama Mania
Couture Swimwear Clube Bossa Now Available at Plush Swimwear
Clube Bossa 2011 Collection is now available at the Plush Swimwear online boutique. - December 02, 2010 - Plush Swimwear
A-List Celebrities Go Ionic with Colorful Wrist Watches
American Music Awards: the On-site boutique attracts celebrities to fashion forward swag with charity causes in mind. - December 01, 2010 - LYB Productions