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Paris - Ten years after his tragic death, Gianni Versace is getting a street named after him in Milan. Milan's Mayor Letizia Brichetto-Arnaboldi Moratti and the Teatro della Scala will stage a series of special events next month to pay tribute to Versace on the 10th anniversary ...
EU’s imports of Chinese clothing surged in the first quarter, as a clear sign that China’s share of the European market may further climb when quotas will be eliminated at the end of the year. Suppliers in Turkey, Tunisia and Morocco were still protected by EU’s restrictions in ...
US Committee for the Implementation of Textile Agreements: CAFTA-DR Short Supply Designation: Acrylic/Modacrylic. - US Customs: CAFTA-DR Short Supply Designation: certain two-way stretch woven fabrics of polyester, rayon and elastomeric yarns. US-Singapore Free Trade Agreement ...
MILAN (AFP) - The Italian designer Gianfranco Ferre, whose training as an architect had a crucial influence on his approach to fashion, died Sunday in a Milan hospital after suffering a massive brain haemorrhage. He was 62. The condition of Ferre, who was admitted to intensive ...
NEW YORK - Victoria Beckham, wife of British soccer star David, launched her debut denim collection in New York on Thursday to a crush of photographers, television cameras and journalists. Ahead of a summer move to Los Angeles -- where David has signed to play with L.A. Galaxy -- ...
At the recent APLF Materials, Manufacturing & Technology (MMT) in Hong Kong the industry had an opportunity to discuss leather price trends and the reasons why they are on an upward trend: which could continue. Trends of a different sort: APLF MMT and Fashion Access both featured ...
Is your mattress safe? According the Consumer Product Safety Commission, whose new flame resistance standards for mattresses go into effect, it isn't as safe as it could be. But for the many consumers who won't rush out to replace all the mattresses in their homes, there are less ...
The IMB Forum 2007 is set to be attended by significantly more exhibiting companies than the previous event. So far the sector response at the international level to the international exhibition with accompanying congress (Cologne exhibition centre, November 21 to 22, 2007) has ...
Winning Brands Corporation announces that Holland America Line will be adding the ms Amsterdam to the group of cruise ships it is converting to an environmentally friendly alternative to on-board dry cleaning. The new system, SMART Wet Cleaning, does not use the solvent commonly ...
MILAN - Italian designers turned the clock back for menswear during Milan's fashion week, which ended on Wednesday, and pulled out pocket handkerchiefs, neck scarves and waistcoats to create timeless styles for next spring. Gucci's Frida Giannini was inspired by Italian 1950s ...
The Helsinki International Fashion Fair and Shoe and Bag Fair are organised at the same time 19-20 August 2007. This combination gathers the whole fashion industry around Finland to familiarize with the spring/summer collections and trends for the year 2008. In addition to the ...
Australian wool production is forecast to fall in the 2007/08 season as lower flock numbers from the drought reduce the number of sheep available for shearing over the next 12 months. In the latest release by the Australian Wool Innovation (AWI) Production Forecasting Committee, ...
A new integrated coating device is introduced by A. Monforts Textilmaschinen GmbH for its multifunctional Montex stenters. Incorporating the ‘knife over air’ principle, the new device is intended for foam and paste applications with acrylic and silicon products on woven and ...
At a recent economic summit in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Prasanna Hettiarachchi, General Manager of MAS Holdings, discussed how the apparel industry in the country needs to transform itself, from mere production to a knowledge based industry. This industry stems from a very basic ...
The Clothing Manufacturers Association of India (CMAI) is organizing the 48th National Garment Fair (NGF) from 24th July to 26th July 2007 at The Bombay Exhibition Centre, NSE Complex, Goregaon – East. The Fair will be inaugurated by the renowned film star, Mr. Suniel Shetty. ...
The USA based Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry, popularly known as INDA will be collaborating with PSG College of Technology, Coimbatore to conduct the First International Collaborative workshop in South India. Nonwoven is a growth segment within the textile industry ...
DAIKIN and Dow Corning Corporation have jointly developed a new product for fabric protection. The new Unidyne TG-5521 fabric treatment delivers the advantages of two complementary chemistries – the superior oil and water repellency of fluorine and the softness of silicone. ...
VERSAILLES, France - British designer John Galliano marked his 10th year at the creative helm of iconic fashion house Dior with an extravagant autumn/winter show in Versailles Palace inspired by Impressionist and Modern painters. Model Naomi Campbell wears a creation as part of ...
The Talbots Inc announced that the Company will deliver a presentation at the CIBC World Markets Seventh Annual Consumer Growth Conference. The presentation is scheduled for Tuesday, July 10, 2007 and will begin at 10:55 a.m. eastern time at The Four Seasons Hotel in Boston. The ...
Clariant, a global market leader in specialty chemicals, announces further increases of various product segments of the Textile, Leather & Paper Chemicals, Pigments & Additives as well as Functional Chemicals Division with immediate effect. A continued high level of crude oil ...
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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 ...