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Too Hot For Kinky Boots? Try Shoes Instead.
Wickedelic Lingerie reports that demand for boots has fallen sharply but this has been replaced by a big surge in the sales of kinky shoes. - July 11, 2009 - Wickedelic Lingerie
Visit to Legoland a Dream First Assignment from Models Direct
A trip to Legoland is a big day out for kids of all ages. But for eight year old Sophia, a recent visit to Legoland was more than just a day of fun at one of the UK's most loved theme parks, it was the start of a (http://www.modelsdirect.com/client_list.html) career in modelling. Sophia was... - July 10, 2009 - modelsdirect.com
Glasses International - New Online Prescription Glasses Business is Timely Response to Economic Climate
After a successful career in international recruitment, Polish born businesswoman Sylwia Szydlowska-Rathod launched Glasses International, an online retailer selling prescription glasses and sunglasses at a fraction of the prices most of us are used to. Sylwia’s business idea is driven by a sense of fairness, providing excellent quality while helping customers save money. “In the current economic climate saving money is on everybody’s mind and there’s resentment over high profiteering." - July 09, 2009 - Glasses International Ltd
Everybody is on the Run for Janie
With just a hammer and a 1979-penny (the owner’s birth year), Pennyroyal Silver was built on a foundation of creativity and artistic merit. Pennyroyal Silver is known for their limited edition sterling silver pieces, but can also create custom designs upon request, ranging from song lyrics and significant dates to personal drawings and family crests. Janie is the newest piece in the collection. - July 09, 2009 - Pennyroyal Studio
Models Direct: Dressing Up and Eating Ice-Cream a Dream Job for Anyone, Especially Kids
When Kodou Akinkunle from West Sussex decided to register her four year old daughter Yassin to work as a model, little did she expect that just a week later Yassin would be on set wearing designer clothes, making new friends - and eating ice cream. - July 08, 2009 - modelsdirect.com
Prive' Designer Sales Presents Elie Tahari NYC Warehouse Sale
Elie Tahari Warehouse Sale featuring women's and men's current and past season samples and stock. Wednesday, July 15 thru Sunday, July 19, 2009. - July 07, 2009 - PRIVÉ Designer Sales
East Coast Online Brazilian Bikini Store Launches New Video Featuring Several Bikinis Worn by Hollywood Stars and Sports Illustrated Models
Models who posed and wore bikinis and swimsuits for the Sports Illustrated photoshoot are shown in the magazine that has resulted in Americans searching online stores to find the brands and colors like those shown in the Sports Illustrated magazine. - July 06, 2009 - Brazilian Bikinis
JIBRI High Fashion Plus Line - Jasmine Elder of JIBRI Debuts Her Fall 09' Collection at The Art of Fashion Event in New York
The highly anticipated release of the JIBRI Fall 09' collection is finally here. Designer, Jasmine Elder, will be debuting her Fall 09' collection at The Art of Fashion event that will take place on August 1, 2009 at the Dumbo Lofts in Brooklyn, New York. This event will be hosted by Li'stA, an... - July 04, 2009 - JIBRI
The Memorial Flag - Re-Issue of September 11 Anniversary Shirt Made from 1,000 Images
Amazing new printing method turns breathtaking design into high fashion graphic t-shirt - July 03, 2009 - The Memorial Flag
TheFunkyShoe is Now Shipping Aussie Soles to All Parts of the World. All Orders for Aussie Soles Will be Shipped Directly from Australia to Anywhere in the World.
TheFunkyShoe is now Shipping Aussie Soles to all parts of the World. All Orders for Aussie Soles Products Will be Shipped Directly from Australia to Anywhere in the World by Australia Post. Orders are processed and shipped to normally arrive within 10 Days. All Aussie Soles(TM) Products, ordered... - July 03, 2009 - TheFunkyShoe.com
Shock & Oar Gains US Trademark Protection
Australian nautical and leisure wear brand, Shock & Oar, has achieved Trademark protection status in the United States of America. The official recognition of the West Australian owned brand means its distinctive name and logo is legally protected against counterfeit copies in the... - July 03, 2009 - Shock and Oar
Welcome to shapewearworld.com - Shapewear Specialist Online
Welcome to shapewearworld.com - specialists shop for shapewear. This company sells women's shapewear that will lift, shape and smooth the bust and bottom, flatten the tummy, trim and smooth the waist, provide lower back support and shape the thigh and lower leg. Modern shapewear from Body Wrap, Flexees, Spanx, Iridesscent are available at shapewearworld.com, now with 20% OFF as introductory offer that will not last long. Welcome to shop for bodysuits, waist cinchers, thigh slimmers and more. - July 02, 2009 - shapewearworld
Big Knickers Cross the Gender Gap
Popular online lingerie retailer Wickedelic Lingerie has reported growing sales of its own-branded traditional range as cross-dressing men take full advantage of this classic line. - July 02, 2009 - Wickedelic Lingerie
Kisan Concept Store Announces Fall / Winter 2009 Collections
Store in the heart of Soho NYC Mecca for Global Women's Wear. - June 30, 2009 - Kisan Concept Store
Sonnet Models Launches Global Modelling Competition on Facebook
Cambridge start-up Sonnet Models are set to change the way aspiring models get onto the books of the world's leading modelling agencies through a Facebook application launching July 1st 2009, 11am GMT. - June 30, 2009 - Sonnet Models
TheChinaInventory.com, a Leading Retailer and Wholesaler of Men's Jewelry, Introduces New Collection of Tungsten Carbide and Ceramic Wedding Band Rings
TheChinaInventory.com, a leading online retailer and wholesaler of men's jewelry, introduces new collection of Tungsten Carbide and Ceramic Wedding Band Rings. The new additions complement the existing collections of stainless steel and 925 sterling silver jewelry. All items are available at China... - June 28, 2009 - The China Inventory Limited
Big Knickers Are Back in Fashion
Popular lingerie retailer Wickedelic Lingerie says sales of big knickers are outselling thongs for the very first time. - June 27, 2009 - Wickedelic Lingerie
David Schottenstein of Astor & Black Named Winner for Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award in South Central Ohio & Kentucky
Astor & Black’s founder and CEO David Schottenstein was announced last night as the recipient of Ernst & Young’s Entrepreneur of the Year Award for South Central Ohio & Kentucky. Mr. Schottenstein will now be considered for the Ernst & Young LLP Entrepreneur of the Year... - June 26, 2009 - Astor & Black
Online Retailer S.A.W. Offers Fresh Fashion Product Lines
SkullsAndWings.com (S.A.W.) is an online fashion retailer and community of design/art/music/culture-conscious people located in Encinitas, California. S.A.W. is Threads. Culture. Design. S.A.W. can also be found online at www.SAWapparel.com. - June 26, 2009 - Durrani Design
Le Façade Fashion Show & Networking Event 2009 Dates Announced
Dynamically Active Movements magazine presents the first fashion show and networking event at Times Square Arts Center, New York City. - June 26, 2009 - Dynamically Active Movements Magazine Inc.
A.D. Jewels Dazzles the 2009 MTV Movie Award Secret Room Event
This year's 2009 MTV Movie Award Secret Room Style Lounge extended an invitation to Ohio designer Angela Daczko who dazzled the stars with her exclusive line of artisan crafted gemstone jewelry, A.D. Jewels. By invitation only, television stars, movie stars and select Hollywood VIP's attended this year's event to see what's hot in Hollywood. - June 25, 2009 - A.D. Jewels
For Caponocca, It’s All "Crazy. Sexy. Cool!"
Tee-Shirt Company’s Summer Promo Campaign Offers Chance to Win Big Money; Great Looking Tees. - June 24, 2009 - Caponocca
David Schottenstein of Astor & Black Named Finalist for Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year
Astor & Black’s founder and CEO David Schottenstein has been named a finalist for the 2009 Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award. Mr. Schottenstein will be honored at the awards gala in Cincinnati tomorrow evening. Founded in 2004, Mr. Schottenstein quickly grew Astor &... - June 24, 2009 - Astor & Black
NEUAURA Footwear Announces Line of High Fashion, Vegan Footwear
A new line of stylish, vegan footwear was announced by NEUAURA today, offering fashion options for customers that prefer animal free products. NEUAURA set out to fill a void in stylish vegan footwear. With her extensive experience in the footwear industry founder of the NEUAURA brand, Arti... - June 24, 2009 - NEUAURA
MMG - Model Management Group (NYMMG) Opens International Model & Talent Agency, MMG Canada
Two years of planning and signing Models & Talent with Dual Citizenship pays off immediately as MMG Canada, based in Toronto, books a National Reebok Campaign. MMG on May 1st opened its’ Canadian Model and Talent Agency, MMG Canada located in Toronto. MMG will now be able to submit models and actors for work in both the United States and Canada. MMG is now an International Model and Talent Agency and can offer its’ clients an extensive list of celebrities as well as new faces. - June 22, 2009 - Model Management Group NYMMG
Lucky Magazine Announces Beautorium as One of the Luckymag.com’s “Sites We Love”
Beautorium is delighted to be one of Luckmag.com’s new favorite web sites. This Wednesday it was announced that Beautorium was added to the green/eco-friendly section of Lucky Magazine's “Sites We Love.” Beautorium was first featured in Lucky Magazine as a “Lucky... - June 22, 2009 - Beautorium
Massive Summer Sale at Wickedelic Lingerie
Premier mail order and online lingerie retailer Wickedelic Lingerie has just announced the start of their sizzling summer sale. Based in Devon, Wickedelic Lingerie's distribution centre covers a deeply impressive 12,000 sqft and contains over 3,000 lines of what they describe as "Lingerie For... - June 21, 2009 - Wickedelic Lingerie
Crossdresser.com Releases an All New Fashion Video Starring Cassandra Fever
CrossDresser.com, the Cross Dressing Superstore, Reveals all New fashions in their newest installment of the Photo shoot Video presentation series. - June 20, 2009 - Best Value Products
Verragio Debuts New Engagement Ring Collections at JCK and Luxury by JCK Shows
Verragio, manufacturer of engagement rings and wedding bands, debuted the new additions to their collections at the JCK and Luxury by JCK show with overwhelming success. The JCK shows provide an audience composed of some of the most high end retail establishments across the globe and have given VERRAGIO the opportunity to establish new relationships with several of these retailers. - June 19, 2009 - Verragio
Anna Pereira Known for Her Hand Painted Custom Shirts Hits the Art & Craft Show Circuit
Anna Pereira has been in the fashion business for over 15 years. Owner of the internationally distributed brand Super Sexy and advisor on Heart 2 Heart Live, Anna has now gone back to her roots of hand painted and custom making shirts for women who adore bright colors and love to express themselves, with a spiritual edge. - June 19, 2009 - Heart 2 Heart
Send Gifts to India This Season with RajasthaniStore.com - Jodhpur, India
RajasthaniStore.com is going to announce Brand New Festival Gifts Collection 2009 for Eid, Diwali, Rakhi & Other Festivals. - June 19, 2009 - RajasthaniStore.com
My Little Snuggle Bug Announces Father's Day Sale
My Little Snuggle Bug announces their Father’s Day Sale. All Speesees and Sage Creek Organics baby clothing will be 10% off thru June 21, 2009. Orders over $40 will also receive free shipping. Quantities are limited, so customers are encouraged to order early. Coupon code to receive 10% off... - June 18, 2009 - My Little Snuggle Bug
New Features Improve Dress Shopping Experience
Rissy Roo’s, a leading online retailer for designer dresses, has announced a bevy of new features to their site (www.rissyroos.com) that will enhance the customer experience, making shopping both easier and more enjoyable. - June 18, 2009 - Rissy Roo's
Super Stylish Hosiery Range Arrives in the UK
Veneziana, one of Poland's leading hosiery brands, has arrived in style in the UK. Matching the innate flair of an Italian design house with prudent Polish manufacturing pricing policies has produced a spectacular range of sexy tights, stockings, hold-ups and socks now available in the UK via... - June 18, 2009 - Wickedelic Lingerie
Models from Icon Model Management in Toronto - Modeling for Totem Fashion Show in Toronto
Icon Model Management Inc., is a unique and innovative full-service "management agency" based in Toronto. - June 17, 2009 - Icon Model Management
Stanton James Introduces the Addition of Urban Footwear Designer Matiko Footwear, Adding to Their List of Over 30 Urban Clothing and Accessories Designers
Stanton James.com, based in Beverly Hills, California but purely online is a new boutique designed for the ultra-urban consumer. The Stanton James.com consumer is a trend setter, whose friends look up to for fashion know-how. The addition of Matiko Footwear will be greatly appreciated by its customers. - June 17, 2009 - StantonJames.com
Hauteline.com Announces a Get Ready for the Beach in Style Promotion with L*Space Swimwear, a Line Loved by Celebrities and a Featured Designer on Hauteline
June 16, 2009 - June 26, 2009 L*Space Swimwear promotion. - June 16, 2009 - IvanaJuliana, LLC
Stanton James.com Now More Urban
Stanton James.com introduces new changes in the way customers are presented with urban clothing and accessories. Changes include more urban photography and improved site design. - June 15, 2009 - StantonJames.com
Orange Models Toronto – Models from Orange Model Management in Lusso Magazine
Models Shiva Negar, Angela Kabakov, Stephanie Driedger, Samantha Denovan, Alycia Gallagher and Genevieve Allard from Orange Model Management Inc., were featured in the premiere edition of LUSSO Magazine. - June 14, 2009 - Orange Model Management
Shadesdaddy.com Expands It's Line of Designer Sunglasses and Performance Eyeware
Fashion and industry analysts predict a boom in sales of designer sunglasses in 2009 and beyond. While the recession may prevent a person who cares about style from buying a new racing bike or a new leather handbag, a great pair of affordable sunglasses from a name brand manufacturer is in reach... - June 14, 2009 - ShadesDaddy.com
Stanton James.com Announces Lotta Stensson's Summer Line is Now Up and Ready for Purchase
Stanton James.com, based in Beverly Hills, California but purely an online boutique is dedicated to serving the utterly urban population with designer clothing and accessories. Lotta Stensson, one of the many urban designers at Stanton James.com has now been added for summer. Collection is available by visiting www.StantonJames.com. - June 13, 2009 - StantonJames.com
Stanton James.com is Actively Recruiting New Urban Clothing and Accessories Designers
Stanton James.com, a new urban boutique catering to the ultra fashion-forward crowd announces it is actively recruiting new urban clothing and accessories designers. Coming at a time of uncertainty in the market, Stanton James is doing good business and looking to expand. - June 13, 2009 - StantonJames.com
Stanton James.com Announces the Launch of Their Fashion Blog
Stanton James.com is a new ultra-urban boutique based in Beverly Hills but solely available online. Carrying over 35 urban clothing and accessories designers, many of whom are difficult to find and offer items that cater to the ultra fashion-forward audience. - June 13, 2009 - StantonJames.com
Celebs Bag Green Beauty with Beautorium
At two recent star-studded events, celebs received Beautorium's “I am a natural bag,” fair-trade burlap bag. - June 11, 2009 - Beautorium
"What Should I Wear?" This is the Answer One Hillsborough, NJ Couple Sought to Answer in Launching Their New Business: myclothingcalendar.com
MyClothingCalendar, www.myclothingcalendar.com is a free online clothing journal that records what you wore with your clients, colleagues, friends & family at social events, business meetings or any occasion. - June 11, 2009 - MyClothingCalendar
Fashion on the Hudson 15 Designers 200 Models
Outdoor Fashion Show on the Hudson. 15 Fashion Designers, 2 Hair Designers & 200 Models. Harlem, New York @ Riverbank State Park West 145th & Riverside Drive. Saturday, July 11th at exactly 6:30PM, Fashion on the Hudson takes center stage on the Plaza at Riverbank State Park. - June 11, 2009 - BTE TV
Wickedelic Lingerie Launches Micro-Bikini Range
Wickedelic Lingerie has come to the rescue of tan-seeking ladies looking to minimise their white bits but wanting to preserve a modicum of modesty with the launch of their Micro Bikini range. - June 11, 2009 - Wickedelic Lingerie
Shock & Oar Australia Opens Flagship Store, Fremantle Western Australia
A new flag in an old port… The new flagship Shock & Oar store opened its doors in June in the heart of the port city of Fremantle, Western Australia. Located opposite the iconic Fremantle Town Hall, Shock & Oar is immersed in the rich maritime history of an area which remains a... - June 11, 2009 - Shock and Oar
Super Sunglasses from Retro Super Future Now Available at Eyegoodies.com
The 2009 Retro Super Future sunglasses collection has arrived on U.S. soil and are sure to be a can’t miss accessory for summer. Super Sunglasses are now available at Eyegoodies.com but supplies are limited so get them while you can. - June 10, 2009 - EyeGoodies.com
Eternity Bands Making a Tremendous Comeback According to RITANI
RITANI has reported that Eternity Bands have truly made a comeback in recent times and furthermore having sales skyrocket in this area. RITANI is a world renowned designer and manufacturer of Engagement Rings. - June 10, 2009 - RITANI