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Leading Web T Shirt Retailer Nopooh, Donates to Haiti Relief Fund
nopooh has sent clothing to Haiti to support relief efforts after the earthquake that caused much devastation and loss of life. - February 17, 2010 - Nopooh
Mike Vensel is Pleased to Announce the Debut of His Fall / Winter 2010 Collection Entitled "Crazy 101" During New York Fashion Week Saturday February 13th 2010
Inspired by the crazy days of disco and Halston’s 101 east 63rd street residence this new collection begins by taking existing silhouettes from previous collections and reworking them into a single pattern piece with new feather, fringe and belted details. This is Vensel’s first fashion show in New York... - February 14, 2010 - Mike Vensel
Melissa Mack Unveils Mel.Oh.Drama. T-Shirt Collection on Teesbymelohdrama.com
Mel.Oh.Drama. LLC announces the launch of it’s e-shop (teesbymelohdrama.com), the exclusive carrier of eco-chic t-shirts from Melissa Mack. Mack, who started out at Contempo Casuals at the age of 16 has “….always loved fashion and clothing. My mother loved clothing! My dad... - February 13, 2010 - Mel.Oh.Drama.,LLC
Local Jewelry Store to Host Private Screening of “Valentine’s Day” for Their Customers on February 14
Continental Diamond, a family-owned jewelry store, is renting out the Mann Cinema in St. Louis Park, MN and inviting up to 500 customers to a private screening of "Valentine's Day" (the movie) on February 14 to celebrate Valentine's Day and thank them for their business. - February 13, 2010 - Continental Diamond
Brassy Apple Encourages the Sewing Trend Among Young Mothers
Tough times and a creative nature are turning more young mothers to get creative with their own sewing machines. And these aren’t your mama’s patterns either. - February 13, 2010 - Brassy Apple
FBrothers & Company, Inc. Receives Patent from U.S. Patent and Trademark Office for Anti-Counterfeiting System that Employs U.S. Dollar Bills
A new anti-counterfeiting system, ValidateMyTag, receives patent for employing U.S. bills to serve as the “certificate of authenticity” for merchandise in order to protect luxury brands from counterfeiters. After an arduous 2 year process, The United States Patent and Trademark Office... - February 13, 2010 - FB & Company, Inc.
Scott Hawaii Brings Island Slippahs to the Mainland for 2010
Hawaiian flavor and classic styling combine with quality materials and unmatched comfort to make 2010's line on sandals "the year of the slipper." - February 11, 2010 - Scott Hawaii
Eurotique Launches Wholesale Corset Line
Eurotique has returned to manufacturing with their corset line. Made with steel boning and busks, the corsets are classically designed, available in a large variety of colors and fabrics and are available in sizes from xs to 5x. - February 06, 2010 - Eurotique
Texas Fashion Week to Take PVAMU Campus by Storm - Feb. 21-27
February 21-27 is Texas Fashion Week at Prairie View A&M University and sponsored by the SIFE team. The spotlight is on student designers and models, fashion and hair showcases, the business expo, workshops and seminars. Celestial Hall, a junior marketing/fashion design major is the producer. The Little Red Dress Competition will close out the week, with proceeds to support the American Heart Association. - February 06, 2010 - Texas Fashion Week
Casterine Cotour Announces Launch Party
An innovative lifestyle brand makes their long-awaited debut. - February 06, 2010 - Casterine Cotour
The French Jewellery Designer Laure Montebello Launches Her New Collection, "Sur le fil"
About LM Créations (created in 2005, provately held, located in Aix-en-Provence, France): the company markets jewelry created by founder Laure Montebello: up-market costume jewelry manufactured using Freshwater Pearls, semi-precious Stones, Leather and Cotton laces, Sterling Silver chain. - February 06, 2010 - LM Creations
IceJerseys.com Teams with Georges Laraque to Launch Hockey for Haiti Jersey and Apparel Collection
IceJerseys.com has joined forces with NHL player Georges Laraque to offer a Hockey For Haiti jersey and apparel line. All profits will go to Laraque's Hockey For Haiti project, which will support improved healthcare for the earthquake’s survivors. - February 05, 2010 - IceJerseys.com
The Pajama Company Announces Its Valentine’s Day Grab Bags
Founder of popular online retailer shares family tradition with her customers looking to share the holiday with a group. - February 04, 2010 - The Pajama Company
ASER Announces “Best of” Award Winners
The AVID Soccer Equipment Review (ASER) has announced the winners for Coolest Lifestyle Product, Best Boot, Best Ball, Best Kit and Innovative Product. - February 04, 2010 - AVID Soccer Equipment Review
Vegan Chic Reveals Fashionable Collection of Vegan Evening Accessories
Vegan Chic has always maintained a commitment to spreading the word that you don’t have to wear somebody else’s skin to be in style. They have maintained this commitment by revealing a collection of high-fashion evening shoes and bags that are all 100% animal-friendly. Gone are the days... - February 04, 2010 - Vegan Chic
Fashion Scarves & Shawls Announces the Classic Aviator Scarf
Top-Rated Online Retailer reintroduces a modern fashion classic scarf for aviators, motorcycle enthusiasts and anyone who wants to own comfort and style at a reasonable price. - February 03, 2010 - Fashion Scarves and Shawls
Flexfit Headwear Donates $30,000 to Haiti Earthquake Relief Efforts Through Caritas.org
Flexfit, one of the most recognized names in headwear, has made a corporate donation of $30,000 to assist in providing emergency relief to areas in and around Port-au-Prince, Haiti including the town of Leogane. Leogane was one of the areas hit hardest by the 7.0 earthquake which struck Haiti on... - February 01, 2010 - Flexfit
Gypsy-Rose is Wired with the Opening of Her New Line of Fine Jewelry
Gypsy~Rose is a New Hampshire artist and designer, best known for her costume design, that is going back to her first love by creating fine jewelry, again, and offering it in a new shop, called Ched4uDesigns. http://che4udesigns.etsy.com. - February 01, 2010 - Gypsy~Rose's Fine Jewelry and More!
Gieves & Hawkes Saville Row Tailoring Launches Online Menswear Store
Gieves & Hawkes are delighted to announce the launch of the online store where the latest items from Autumn/Winter Collections can be seen and purchased. - January 30, 2010 - Gieves & Hawkes
Mark Loren Designs Announces Exclusive, More Brilliant Diamond
Southwest Florida jeweler’s exclusive diamond cut features 81-facets - January 30, 2010 - Mark Loren Designs
Engineers Solve Problem of How to Stop Earphones Tangling
Engineers solve the problem confronting the 4 Billion people using cell phones, iPods and other personal music players – how to stop their earphones from tangling. This problem has been the thorn in the side of the music player and cell phone industries for years, as users often gets frustrated untangling their earphones. Now they finally have a solution with a clever little device called miniWINDER™. - January 30, 2010 - skylabs products
Two Arizona Companies Joining Together for Humanity - Haiti, Help is on the Way
Two Arizona companies are doing their part to assist with the tragedy in Haiti and are helping to restore hope for the people affected by the earthquake. Spinecrank Extreme Clothing Co. and Warranties 4 Wheels have joined forces to sell a product that has a portion of the profits going directly to... - January 29, 2010 - Warranties 4 Wheels
International Pearl Design Competition 2010-2011
The Cultured Pearl Association of America, Inc. a non profit member based Association announces its first International Pearl Design Competition. - January 28, 2010 - CPAA
Gieves & Hawkes Reveals the Spring Summer 10 Menswear Collection Preview
The new Gieves & Hawkes Spring/Summer 2010 collection of the finest tailored garments was revealed with great acclaim to the press on 3 November at the flagship store, 1 Savile Row. - January 28, 2010 - Gieves & Hawkes
Love Knot Valentines Jewellery Collection by Designer Anna Hu at Kabiri London
The exclusive Love Knot Collection by Anna Hu is available at Kabiri London. - January 28, 2010 - Kabiri Jewellery
Fatal Woman Lingerie Company Opens New Ways for Women to Look Irresistible in Any Situation
Fatal Woman lingerie company prepared new collection of sexy lingerie, clothes, intimate apparel, dance wear, shoes and boots, costumes and other everyday styles to look unique and special. - January 28, 2010 - Fatal Woman
New Look for Get The Label
Everyone likes a little makeover now and again and the Get The Label website is no different. The home of designer discounts has been revamped to make it more user friendly and a lot nicer to look at. In addition there’s a Facebook fanpage at www.facebook.com/GetTheLabel which alerts fans to... - January 27, 2010 - Get The Label
Italian Watch Phenomenon IO?ION! Launches in North America
Hailed by Hollywood’s finest and chic-loving recessionistas alike, the original ionic silicon watch debuts in the United States with its best-seller IOION Classic. - January 27, 2010 - LYB Productions
Jeffrey Levin Launches Sustainable and Affordable Big, Bold Statement Pieces in Mother of Pearl
Originally from Cape Town, South Africa, jeweler Jeffrey Levin has been handcrafting fine and designer jewelry for over 30 years. His new Mother of Pearl collection features this sustainably harvested mysterious and sensuous iridescent shell captured in a sterling silver setting. http://jeffreylevin.com - January 26, 2010 - Jeffrey Levin
Danik MedSpa Steps in to Help Former Clients of Closed Medical Spas
Discounts Offered to Patients of Now-Defunct Laser Lounge and Simple Aesthetics. - January 26, 2010 - Danik Spa, Inc
DeZon Media Presents the All-Star Weekend Celebrity Tattoo Suite & "Tattoo Magazine" Photo Shoot
The Tattoo Suite will be a completely private and super VIP experience with guests being hand picked to attend. The intimate group of celebrities, entertainment industry elite & tastemakers who decide to participate will enjoy a fun, relaxing and discreet atmosphere with first class service and the highest caliber of luxury amenities. And most importantly, there will be lots of fun to be had. - January 26, 2010 - DeZon Media
Olive’s Organic Botanicals Facial Replenisher Cleanser with Carrot Seed Was Voted One of the "Top Five Best Facial Cleansers" December 2009
Olive’s Organic Botanicals Facial Replenisher Cleanser with Carrot Seed was voted one of the “Top Five Best Facial Cleansers” – December, 2009 by Marta Wohrle, Founder of Truth In Aging. Olive’s Facial Replenisher Cleanser with Carrot Seed is another successful... - January 25, 2010 - Olives Organic Botanicals
Diesel Models Research Survey Hails 2008 as the Best Modern Fashion Era
Diesel Models, an agency tailored to helping young, up-and-coming professional models to create a portfolio and receive professional advice. - January 25, 2010 - Diesel Models
Top Plus Size Model Ashley Graham Strikes a Pose with Kiyonna Clothing
Having graced the online pages of Kiyonna Clothing’s website in years past, top model Ashley Graham returns in yet another photo shoot with this plus size apparel powerhouse (sizes 10-32). - January 24, 2010 - Kiyonna
Wickedelic Lingerie Releases Guide of the Top 10 Fine Lingerie Gifts for Valentine’s Day
Popular lingerie retailer Wickedelic Lingerie releases its gift guide of the top 10 items to get your Valentine this February 14. Based on this season’s lingerie trends and current Valentine’s sales, the most popular sexy designer lingerie for this year’s Valentine’s Day... - January 24, 2010 - Wickedelic Lingerie
Plush Swimwear Launches Affiliate Program
The Plush Swimwear Affiliate Program Offers 10% Commission on Sales Generated by Participating Sites. - January 23, 2010 - Plush Swimwear
Piyolet is Pleased to Announce: Ayana Mack Will Host and Grey Goose Will Sponsor the Divas' Closet Cleanout
Designer Clothing Auction and Sale to support Dress for Success - January 22, 2010 - Piyolet, LLC
The Merchandise Company and The Rad Girls Join Forces
The Merchandise Company has entered into a long term contract with The Rad Girls and will launch an all new Rad Girls fashion line in early 2010. The new Rad Girls fashion line will premier at The Roxy in Hollywood on January 27th as part of the celebration for the February 9th release of Rad... - January 21, 2010 - The Merchandise Company
Amanda Wakeley’s New Spring Summer 2010 Womenswear Collection
Amanda Wakeley has presented her 2010 spring summer collection during the London Fashion Week in London’s Somerset House. - January 18, 2010 - Amanda Wakeley
Valentine’s Day Gifts That Benefit the Heart
www.puttinonthebliss.com to donate 25% of February 2010 revenues to the American Heart Association. - January 18, 2010 - Puttin' on the Bliss LLC
Katydid Collection Debuts New Mardi Gras Tee
Let the Good Times Roll with the New Embellished Tee for Women - January 16, 2010 - katydidcollection
Pasternak Finding’s Unveils New Colored Sterling Silver Mesh Chains Collection
Pasternak Finding’s unveils its new collection of trendy mesh cable chains. The new chains collection soo immediately became a hit in the jewelry findings industry as it offers an extra touch of color, beauty and exclusivity to jewelry designers and goldsmiths. - January 15, 2010 - Pasternak Findings
3N2 Debuts Fastpitch Softball Cleat with Pitching Toe
3N2 has released their first fastpitch softball cleat with a reinforced pitching toe – the Accelerate PT. The Accelerate PT is an extension of 3N2’s successful Accelerate line of women’s fastpitch footwear. Its release has been met with positive reviews and performance feedback... - January 12, 2010 - 3N2
Amanda Wakeley Fashion Designer Appointed OBE
Her Majesty The Queen has appointed Amanda Wakeley an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in the 2010 New Year Honours List. - January 12, 2010 - Amanda Wakeley
TwittaBling™ Launches with New Web Site Offering Twitter™-Inspired Accessories
Customizable Fashion Forward Geek-chic Jewelry. - January 12, 2010 - TwittaBling
Flexfit Announces Successful 2009 Sponsorship of Mauli Ola Foundation’s Surf Experience Days to Benefit Kids with Cystic Fibrosis
Flexfit is grateful to Mauli Ola Foundation for the opportunity to have sponsored their 2009 Surf Experience Days, which helped spread awareness of Cystic Fibrosis. - January 11, 2010 - Flexfit
Tirings Offers New Line of Rings After International Titanium Jewelry Prices Drop 50%
Just in time for the New Year, global prices for titanium jewelry are dropping due to the increased use of advanced machinery. The new machine-made items are virtually identical to the same handmade designs, giving budget-conscious consumers better purchasing options. - January 11, 2010 - Titanium Rings Studio
Beautiful Indian Jewelry - "The Bella Collection" by Bombay Fashions
Bombay Fashions is proud to introduce the Bella Collection, the latest fashion accessories collection from Bombay Fashions. With a large selection of cuffs, bracelets, bangles, earrings, necklaces, scarves, skirts, and more, Bombay Fashions boasts eclectic rare finds at prices that everyone can... - January 11, 2010 - Bombay Fashions
New Zealand Based Fashion Label Chrystal Sloane to Showcase at Off-Schedule LFW Show ‘a La Mode’
Chrystal Sloane, New Zealand luxury label known for beautiful designs aimed at real women with an impeccable fit, will be flying into London to showcase their latest Autumn Winter 2010/11 collection as part of the LGN Events off-schedule LFW show. - January 09, 2010 - La Geneve North
selve Announces first London Trunk Show in 2010
selve - The Luxury Shoe Individualizer displays new styles, colours and leathers for the upcoming season at the first London Trunk Show this year. - January 09, 2010 - selve