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Designer Caitlin Mociun to Appear and Sell on Closetista.com
The new online and live fashion video website, Closetista.com, will be featuring and selling discounted pieces from designer Caitlin Mociun, who will also be a guest on the program. - June 10, 2010 - Closetista
Patra Products to be Sold at the Macclesfield Silk Museums
Patra Selections, the silk mail-order retailer, is to have its products sold at the Macclesfield Silk Museums, the UK’s leading silk attraction. - June 10, 2010 - Patra Selections Ltd
Devoted 2 Vintage Take the Pain Out of Selling Your Rare Vintage Clothing with Their New Consignment Service
Leading Vintage and Retro clothing dealer Devoted 2 Vintage now offers a consignment service to make it easy to sell your items at their true market value. As the vintage and retro clothing market continues to show strong growth the value of items from some of the key designers is increasing. Now... - June 09, 2010 - Devoted 2 Vintage
Keith Amari Clothing a Division of Neva Grow Up, Inc to Attend Atlanta International Fashion Week
Keith Amari clothing designs announced today that it will participate in the Atlanta International Fashion Week July 13-18, 2010. Several items from the innovative clothing line will be shown and promoted to other international designers, buyers, celebrities and the press also attending the event. - June 08, 2010 - Neva Grow Up, Inc.
Holobi Searches for Personal Wardrobe Stylists in Illinois
Holobi, a Seattle based personal wardrobe stylist company, has just hired Erika Nolan as their Regional Director & Instructor in Chicago. - June 07, 2010 - Holobi
It’s the New Classic, with a Rock N’ Roll Twist; "UNIQLO Mickey by…"
Since his 1928 debut, Mickey Mouse has been Disney’s most popular character. He has had a profound influence not only on animation and entertainment, but also across all cultures and society. - June 06, 2010 - UNIQLO
Kisan Concept Store Announces Spring Summer 2010 Collections
Kisan Concept Store is an independent experimental retail space with a quirky and delightfully unpredictable collection in the heart of New York City (125 Greene Street, 10012). Artistically idiosyncratic glassware, stationary and books also make it a convenient gifting destination. The... - June 06, 2010 - Kisan Concept Store
Devoted 2 Vintage Offer Advice on Starting Your Vintage Handbag Collection
Leading vintage handbag dealer Devoted 2 Vintage provides an insight into the fascinating world of vintage handbag collecting. Are you fed up with spending lots of money on a new handbag only to see the same bag on someone else’s arm or to be disappointed with the quality of constructed. If... - June 06, 2010 - Devoted 2 Vintage
Shirtworks, One of the UK's Leading Personalised Clothing Suppliers, Announces Special Offer for Personalised School Leavers Hoodies and T-Shirts
With the academic year drawing to a close, leading promotional clothing supplier Shirtworks has announced a special offer for personalised school leavers hoodies. - June 05, 2010 - Shirtworks
Left Turn Jewelry Looks Ahead After a Successful Show at The Cannes Film Festival
After an extremely successful show at The Cannes Film Festival, Left Turn Jewelry, located in Laguna Beach California, is looking ahead to the unveiling of the “Keep Tahoe Blue Collection” and their “Fabulous Jewels and Fresh Organics” show with Kimberly Parry Organics. The... - June 05, 2010 - Island TEFL
Leading Vintage clothing dealer Devoted 2 Vintage offer Five Top Tips to Identify Vintage Clothing
Vintage experts at Leading Vintage Clothing retailer Devoted 2 Vintage reveals five key indicators to tell a vintage garment from a modern reproduction. The market for vintage clothing continues to grow and with that more and more sellers are entering the market. However, without the experience... - June 04, 2010 - Devoted 2 Vintage
Timeless Trends Launches New Line of Overbust Corsets
Timeless Trends will expand its product line and meet customer demand with the release of a line of overbust corsets. - June 04, 2010 - Timeless Trends
Tick Tock Trading Brings You Shains – the New Trend in Customisable Accessories for Kids and Teenagers
Maire Gallen from Tick Tock Trading introduces Shains, a new range of customisable, recyclable accessories for children, teens and young adults in the UK. Have You Started to Shain? - June 04, 2010 - Tick Tock Trading Ltd.
AM Fashion Announces Launch of Fashion and Designer Jewelry Website
AM Fashion, is an organization dedicated to the promotion and designing of fashion jewelry, precious, ethnic and semi - precious, designer and conceptual designs. - June 03, 2010 - AM FASHION
New Magnet Based T Shirt Clips Make a Style Statement
T&B clips have been reinvented by California based online store www.tandbclips.com using the neodymium magnet technology to impart better functional utility and add more to style. - June 02, 2010 - T&B Clip Online Store
Online Baby Gift Retailer, Babybuds, Speaks Up About the Australian Baby Gift Industry's Strength Despite the Global Financial Crisis
For several months now, the Global Financial Crisis (GFC) has influenced how many industries conduct their business. Manufacturers, as well as retailers, observe their consumers, and carefully study how families spend their income. Sydney-based baby gifts, clothing, toys and accessory retailer,... - June 01, 2010 - Babybuds
Watchmad Release New Bargain Basement Section
At WatchMad.co.uk, ( http://www.watchmad.co.uk ) they have been working hard over the past few months to update the site and give all of their customers a more enjoyable experience. The latest feature to be added to website is a brand new bargain basement, offering customers all of the... - May 30, 2010 - WatchMad
A Big Frog is Working for the Troops
Big Frog Custom T-Shirts & More is hosting its first charity t-shirt design contest entitled "Tees for the Troops." Winner will receive $1000 and 100% of the revenue generated from the sale of these patriotic themed t-shirts will benefit VET Foundation. The shirts will be sold at all 10 Big Frog locations in Florida and Georgia. - May 29, 2010 - Big Frog Franchise Group
Shopforbags.com Flips for New Summer Footwear
Online wholesaler offers new flip flop styles from the Katydid Collection. - May 29, 2010 - Shopforbags.com
Despi Jewelry Added to Women's Swimwear Accessories at Molly Brown's Swimwear Store
Despi jewelry is now available at the women's swimwear store, Molly Brown's swimwear store. Despi Luminous bracelets have been added to swimwear accessories section. - May 29, 2010 - Molly Brown’s
Shirtworks Responds to Increased Demand for Customisable Branded Workwear with New Website Section
Shirtworks, a leading supplier of customisable clothing, has launched a new section on its website dedicated to customised workwear in response to increased demand for workwear from brands such as Dickies, Helly Hansen, Redhawk and Grafter. - May 27, 2010 - Shirtworks
British Pearl Brand Orchira Enters U.S. Jewelry Retail Market with Over 700 Exquisite Pearl Jewelry Designs
British pearl jewelry designer and retailer, newly rebranded as Orchira, has teamed with American fine jewelry manufacturer, Kubér Mfg. Inc., with the aim of introducing an extensive range of 700 European pearl jewelry designs to the U.S. and Caribbean markets. - May 26, 2010 - Kubér Mfg. Inc.
Queensboro Shirt Company Makes One Bachelor Party “Unforgettable”
Custom t-shirt serves as memento to guys’ weekend at the beach. - May 26, 2010 - The Queensboro Shirt Company
Jonäno Lingerie Auction and Catwalk Raise Funding for Breast Cancer Research Foundation
Jonäno heated up Pittsburgh's Firehouse Lounge with fine eco fashion at the Susan G. Komen benefit party for the cure. A cornucopia of local talent, the night raised donations for the Komen Foundation, raised spirits of local survivors and supporters present, and raised glasses all around as... - May 25, 2010 - Jonano
Fashion Clouds – New Website Launched by SEO Basket for Fashion Tips
SEO Basket – an emerging SEO Service Provider recently launched a Website fashionclouds.com - exclusive for info on trendy fashions. - May 24, 2010 - SEOBasket
Punkstuff a Popular Punk Garment Store Launches New Designs for Online Shoppers
Punkstuff a US based punk garment store welcomes its loyal customers with a new set of Punk designs. - May 24, 2010 - Punkstuff
May Yeung Unveils a New Fashion and Lifestyle Accessorizing Blog
May Yeung celebrates the launch of her brand new fashion and lifestyle accessorizing blog. - May 23, 2010 - May Yeung Jewelry
Masquerade Costumes' Management Notes Popular Trend with NYC Masquerade-Themed Proms
Masquerade Costumes' store management and staff discuss the popularity of the "masquerade" theme for prom season this year in midtown west, New York City. - May 23, 2010 - Masquerade Costumes / Halloween Adventure
Orange County Custom Jewelry Design House Introduces New Infinity Halo Engagement Ring
Simone & Son unveils its newest collection of custom and customizable engagement rings made with hand selected, certified diamonds and gemstones. - May 23, 2010 - Simone & Son
LuliFama 2010 Swimwear on Offer at Molly Brown's Online Store
LuliFama 2010 swimwear collection is now on offer at Molly Brown's women's swimwear online store. - May 22, 2010 - Molly Brown’s
Birthstone Jewelry Store Featuring Precious and Semi-Precious Gem Stones
ZeMis is re-launching and revamping its Birthstone Jewelry Department to offer better quality information to buyers and visitors about the product their buying as well as gemstones in general. ZeMis expanded its jewelry selection of pearls, diamond studs, emeralds, rubies, garnets, amethyst, aquamarine, sapphire and moonstones and is now launching its carefully selected line of semi-precious gemstone jewelry made from turquoise, rose quartz, carnelian and hematite. - May 22, 2010 - ZeMis
Rock City Outfitters to Design, Sell Exclusive Arkansas Travelers Shirts
Rock City Outfitters, Arkansas’ only online vendor dedicated solely to locally relevant clothing, is proud to announce a limited apparel partnership with the Arkansas Travelers Baseball Club. As a part of the venture, Rock City Outfitters will design and print exclusive Arkansas Travelers... - May 21, 2010 - Rock City Outfitters
Suzanne Libfraind of Wardrobe Consulting Named Stylist for Rhiannon Giddens of Carolina Chocolate Drops
Suzanne Libfraind, president of Wardrobe Consulting (www.wardrobeconsulting.biz) and the Triangle’s savvy stylist, has been selected to style Rhiannon Giddens of the Carolina Chocolate Drops (www.carolinachocolatedrops.com), an all-black string band from Durham, N.C. The group plays at venues... - May 21, 2010 - Wardrobe Consulting
Putnam Accessory Group Launches Velvet Rope Footwear Onto the Scene
Velvet Rope debuts an affordable, fashion forward, runway-inspired shoe line as part of Mila Hermanovski’s Fall 2010 Collection at star-studded fashion show benefit. - May 20, 2010 - Putnam Accessory Group
DressDibs.com Launched by PA High School Senior as Universal Tool to Help Eliminate the Ultimate Oh No! Moment of Dress Duplicity at Proms, Homecomings and Formal Events
DressDibs™.com is a free, fun, teen-focused website launched by PA high school senior Alexandra Wenger, enabling girls everywhere to “Get Dibs” on their special event dresses by uploading photos to their personal closet and special event page. The site is the cyber generation version of the manual dress purchase record dress shops used to keep for their patrons and alleviates the hassle of girls creating individual special event social media site pages in the attempt to prevent dress duplicity. - May 19, 2010 - DressDibs.com
Flexfit Headwear & Agenda Trade Show Team Up to Present Agenda: NYC
Flexfit Headwear is proud to announce its title sponsorship of AGENDA: NYC, showcasing the best in steetwear and action sports lifestyle brands from around the world. - May 18, 2010 - Flexfit
Gal-Pal.com Launches Hanger Huggers Turning Drab Hangers Into Extraordinary Hangers
Ordinary clothing hangers get a Hollywood make-over. Gal Pal invents padded hanger cover - covers any standard hanger turning ordinary hangers into extraordinary hangers. - May 17, 2010 - Gal Pal
This Season’s Fashion for the Over 40s
For many women in their 40s, choosing fashionable clothes can seem like a daunting task. Online fashion store Kaleidoscope has examined this season’s trends and styles to put together some stylish-yet-sophisticated outfit suggestions for ladies in their 40s. Alexandra Wood-Ives, from the... - May 17, 2010 - Kaleidoscope
Spring Work-Wear Trends
Online fashion store Kaleidoscope has picked out some of this season’s work-wear trends. - May 17, 2010 - Kaleidoscope
Green by Design Minimizes Summer Wardrobe to Just Ten Pieces and Asks Readers to do the Same
Green by Design, eco-fashion online publication, takes consuming less a step further this summer. Inspired by Earth Day, Green by Design issued a challenge to its readers wear only ten garments the entire summer: 10 pieces for 91 days. Celestyna Brozek, editor-in-chief and heretofore flagrant fashionista, leads the way, documenting her minimalist odyssey step by step. - May 16, 2010 - Green by Design
New Pink LUXslim Aluminum Laptop Case by MEZZI Merges Style and Function
MEZZI, a leading manufacturer of aluminum briefcases and other cases, is pleased to announce a bold addition to its product line: a pink LUXslim Aluminum Laptop Case. The LUXslim laptop case features a padded ergonomic shoulder strap, ample space for a 17-inch-screen laptop and accessories, and a... - May 16, 2010 - Mezzi
Pajamas Store, SleepyHeads.com Offers New Line of Frankie & Johnny Pajamas
New line of Frankie & Johnny cotton pajamas is now on offer at the pajamas and sleepwear store, SleepyHeads.com. - May 16, 2010 - Sleepyheads.com Inc.
Free Vitamin A Cover Up Offer at Molly Brown's Swimwear
A free Vitamin A Cover up is offered with purchase of Vitamin A bikini top and bottom combination worth $160 by Molly Brown's designer swimwear store. The offer is valid only till supplies last. - May 16, 2010 - Molly Brown’s
Left Turn Jewelry Unveils Its New Collection at the Cannes Film Festival
Left Turn Jewelry Unveils its New La Belle de Cannes Collection at The Cannes Film Festival. - May 15, 2010 - Island TEFL
The Million Dollar Phone Number 1-800-PAJAMAS is Being Sold at Auction
The mnemonic brand phone number 1-800-PAJAMAS and its correlative URL's www.1-800-pajamas.com and www.800pajamas.com are being auctioned; the opening bid is $1,000,000. - May 14, 2010 - Hemple & Associates
Petit Confection Debuts at "The Sweetest Thing" - MAMAISTA and Cookies for Kids’ Cancer Partner for Pre-Mother’s Day Event
French inspired children’s clothing line Petit Confection made its debut on Tuesday, May 4 in New York City. “The Sweetest Thing,” hosted by MAMAISTA and Cookies for Kids’ Cancer™ charity and held at West Village eatery Sweetiepie, was a fabulous pre-Mother’s Day event. Attended by mothers and children alike, including “The Real Housewives of New York City’s” Alex McCord, “The Sweetest Thing” was an unforgettable occasion. - May 14, 2010 - Petit Confection
Austcoast Embroidery Corporate Clothing Goes Online
An Australian promotional clothing and embroidery services company providing embroidered patches. - May 14, 2010 - Aust Coast
Queensboro Begs Humans, Animals to Come Together and Dance Like Chicken, Celebrate "Greatest National Holiday of All Time"
Chicken Lovers Everywhere “Throw Their Rollies in the Sky, Wave Them Side to Side” in Celebration - May 14, 2010 - The Queensboro Shirt Company
Suzanne Libfraind of Wardrobe Consulting Provides Weekly Style Tips on NBC 17’s My Carolina Today
Suzanne Libfraind, president of Wardrobe Consulting (www.wardrobeconsulting.biz) and the Triangle’s savvy stylist, has been named the fashion contributor for “My Carolina Today” (www.mycarolinatoday.com), a new local, lifestyle show airing Monday through Friday on Media... - May 14, 2010 - Wardrobe Consulting
New Settings Now Available from DNA2Diamonds
DNA2Diamonds can create a diamond from a lock of hair. These genuine diamonds can now be mounted into a large variety of jewelry settings to further personalize what could be the most unique gift available today. With the expansion of its jewelry selection, DNA2Diamonds is rapidly expanding its customer base. - May 14, 2010 - DNA2Diamonds