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Department stores and apparel retailers may have bid farewell to the idea of selling merchandise at full price after taking brutal markdowns during the US 2008 holiday season. In November and December, American consumers were treated to unprecedented discounts on even the most ...
The government has declared two stimulus packages in the last few weeks to boost exports and to tackle the global economic crisis, but a sense of euphoria seems to be missing in the exporter’s community. The apparel export industry in particular does not seem to be so happy with ...
Weaving mills are slowing in Caudry, a northern French town whose workers have been spinning fine lace for Chanel, Valentino, Dior and their high-fashion predecessors since 1825. "I'm worried," said Laurent Sautiere, a 35-year-old worker with lacemaker Solstiss as he knelt before ...
Giorgio Armani, the doyen of Italian fashion, has accused two of his most illustrious rivals at Dolce & Gabbana of copying his work. In an aside to reporters as he presented his Emporio Armani collection, the veteran designer said Stefano Gabbana and his partner, Domenico Dolce, ...
Models walk the runway wearing Jorge Magno's Spring/Summer 2009 evening dresses fashion show at Marquis Reforma Hotel on January 18, 2009 in Mexico City.
Here is the brief of Icon International Model Management Limited: Icon Model provides both agencies and brands with outstanding staff and models for commercail & fashion modelling, conventions &trade shows, and events & promotions. They had participated in all different events, ...
Neeraj Bhasin's basement factory outside New Delhi is dark and dingy, but there's just enough light to see the dust that has accumulated on the order catalogues sitting on his desk. An Indian textile-worker at a workshop in Noida on January 9, 2009. The economic meltdown in the ...
Models present a creation by Scherer Gonzalez at the Berlin Fashion Week 2009 in Berlin, January 31, 2009.
Models display creations by Italian designer Marella Ferrera during a Rome Fashion Week Haute Couture Spring/Summer 2009 show on Sunday. Free designer dresses, an army of admirers and $15,000 to stroll down a catwalk: no wonder thousands of teenage girls aspire to be a top model. ...
Models display gold thread made wedding dresses, and tiaras, designed by Japanese designer Yumi Katsura, and priced 70 million Japanese Yen in Tokyo Feb. 4, 2009.
Ketchup is undoubtedly one of the very few iconic words that transcends both international borders and language.From children to grandparents Ketchup is a word /brand synonymous with happy connotations and symbolizes much that is recognized as warm,ever present and positive ...
The designers over at Nike Sportswear are getting prepared for Valentine’s Day with releases that are sure to warm the hearts of those around you who can fit into WMNS and grade school sizes. A Nike Air Force 1 has recently popped up in a pink/white colorway that is being ...
Victoria's Secret has just released its Valentine's Day, Vintage Victoria collection. Like the name, the line is filled with old-school glamour boasting a romantic selection of sultry bras, garters, and corsets.
It's tough times for many high-fashion models, and this is no time to try breaking into the business. Designers are hiring fewer models, turning the high life inside out, writes Sophie Hardach. A model presents a creation by designer Hermanas Serrano during the International ...
Models display a creation by Syrian designer Rami Al Ali during his Rome Fashion Week Haute Couture Spring/Summer 2009 show February 3, 2009. Models display a creation by Lebanese designer Tony Ward during his Rome Fashion Week Haute Couture Spring/Summer 2009 show February 3, ...
A handout picture shows Angela Merkel Barbie doll that will be unlived during the 60th International Toy Fair in Nuremberg February 5, 2009. Barbie has chosen to honour and recognise the Chancellor Merkel as a very modern role model for girls around the world.The doll's outfit ...
Introduction Activated carbon is a non-graphitic form of carbon, which could be produced by activation of any carbonaceous material such as coconut shells, bamboo, wood chips, sawdust, coal, lignite, paddy husk etc. The process of activation is carried out in two stages. The raw ...
Buenos Aires' booming fashion industry makes it a key shopping window to Latin America. Quanjing Acclaimed as the "Paris of South America", Buenos Aires - Argentina's capital and largest city - may beam with Old World elegance and 19th-century French mansions, but in recent years ...
New York fashion week is being hit by the recession as top designers including Vera Wang and Betsey Johnson opt to save money by shunning its famous runways. Models spell out Bye bye in frilly hot pants at the end of a Betsey Johnson show in New York. Designer Betsey Johnson ...
Michelle Obama is the first lady of American fashion, appearing on the cover of the March issue of Vogue. Every first lady since Lou Hoover — save Bess Truman — has been featured in the high-fashion magazine, but Mrs. Obama is only the second to grace the cover. She appears ...
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Xi Jinping to lead national security commission
Xi Jinping to lead national security commission
The Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee has decided that ...
China's reform leading group holds first meeting
China's reform leading group holds first meeting
BEIJING, Jan. 22 (Xinhua) -- China's leading group for overall reform ...
Bill Gates talks nuclear
Bill Gates talks nuclear
Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates confirmed on Wednesday that he is ...
Xinhua Insight: Emerging economies able to secure steady growth
Xinhua Insight: Emerging economies able to secure steady growth
DAVOS, Switzerland, Jan. 25 (Xinhua) -- Emerging economies are ...
China cuts retail oil prices
China cuts retail oil prices
BEIJING, Jan. 24 (Xinhua) -- China's top economic planner announced on ...
IMF chief warns of risks to recovery
IMF chief warns of risks to recovery
DAVOS, Switzerland, Jan. 25 (Xinhua) -- The International Monetary ...
Shell companies struggle to stay listed
Shell companies struggle to stay listed
China is planning to clamp down on back door listings. A back door ...
HK Disneyland Gets Toy Story Land
HK Disneyland Gets Toy Story Land
A general view of Toy Story Land at Hong Kong Disneyland is taken ...
Retailer's Net Profit Falls 3%
Retailer's Net Profit Falls 3%
A Wal-Mart store is seen in Stratford, Connecticut, the United States. ...
Ghana qualifies for FIFA U-20 women's World Cup
Ghana qualifies for FIFA U-20 women's World Cup
Ghana qualified for the 2014 FIFA U-20 women's World Cup following a 4...
Stars 'Big Three' fall short of title in 1st year
Stars 'Big Three' fall short of title in 1st year
Miami Heat's LeBron James (R) stands with teammates Chris Bosh (C) and ...
Yao's gift of sport for all
Yao's gift of sport for all
Chinese NBA player Yao Ming teaches a boy with special needs how to ...