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A fashion expert has told the High Court that the type of woman's top at the centre of a landmark legal dispute between UK clothing stores and Dunnes Stores was "a very common design" and she had found 580,000 references on the internet to such a top. Susan Maher, who runs a ...
Thimble and thread may have given way to the sewing machine a long time ago but constructing clothes has always been the most unglamorous part of fashion, at least until sewing machines got a spot on prime-time television and pattern-making resurfaced with Matrix-style computer ...
LIVINGSTON, Ala. -- The University of West Alabama's 1,850 students aren't being forced to wear uniforms, but a new campus dress code stresses what not to wear. Pants can't be too revealing, specifically sagging or low-riding pants, for example, and nothing can be worn on the ...
The National Council of Textile Organizations, the largest U.S. textile industry association, has waged a determined lobbying campaign over the past several years in an effort to persuade the U.S. government to establish a range of restrictions on U.S. textile and apparel imports ...
NY futures sold off this week, with December dropping 318 points to close at 63.49 cents, while December'08 gave back 252 points to close at 72.05 cents. The much awaited correction finally materialized this week as a bearish short-term market outlook outweighed a potentially ...
A LANDMARK legal battle over fashion designs began yesterday when Dunnes Stores was taken to court by a British retail group which claims the Irish store copied its designs. It is the first time in Ireland that a company has sued another under a law which protects unregistered ...
The Consultative Commission on Industrial Change (CCMI) of the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) is staging a public hearing on the theme of "The development of the European textile and clothing industry" on 30 October 2007 at the Technological Centre for the Textile ...
In order to cover up the losses incurred due to appreciation of rupee and observing growing prospects in international scenario, companies are diverting their attention towards the latest roar in the textile world that is technical textile. Recognising huge opportunities in this ...
New York welcomed Lance Armstrong yesterday. He came to take part in the run ahead of upcoming marathon and thereby took the opportunity to promote his new line of apparels - Livestrong brand. A major portion of the proceeds from the sale of shirts, shorts, shoes and such other ...
Oakley Inc a worldwide leader in premium sunglasses and performance products, and Motorola Inc global leader in Bluetooth technology announced the availability of O ROKR PRO Bluetooth Stereo Eyewear. O ROKR PRO combines the convenience of hands-free wireless communication, the ...
The Society of Dyers and Colourists (SDC) continues to encourage the creative and inspired use of colour in fashion and textile design with the launch of the SDC Colour Design Award 2008 for students following a recognised fashion/textile undergraduate course. The competition is ...
Cotton found a bounce on light volume after testing the lows yesterday. Electronically, grains traded higher overnight and this lead to a push for the highs in cotton. However, most of the day was spent near where we settled just below 63.00. There is good technical support at 62...
The demand for TenCate Gen2 fabrics is increasing based on a new order through SNCT (manufacturer of army uniforms). This order for more than 80,000 uniforms with camouflage print for the American army comes on top of the orders for this material which were announced earlier. As ...
The prestigious UNESCO Seal of Excellence of 2007 witnessed the entry of 155 handicraft works from South Asian region. Of these, 12 Indian craftsmen were accredited with the Seal. Awardees from India presented artworks of algaed Kahadi, scarf, bamboo mat, wall hanging, silk scarf...
Outdoor clothing manufacturer Patagonia announced that it will open a retail store in a historic building in Boulder, Colorado’s downtown pedestrian Pearl Street Mall next spring. The 2,961-square-foot store at 1212 Pearl Street will be Patagonia’s 24th retail location and its ...
The Talbots Inc announced that it has retained a leading global business consulting firm to assist management in a strategic review of the Company with a focus on brand positioning. "The decision to evaluate the positioning of our brands in the marketplace is one of the important ...
South India Small Spinners Association(SISSPA) was established in the year 1991 to safeguard the interests of the small spinning mills and to guide them towards healthy growth and development. Textile Industry is reeling under tremendous pressure in running because of the ...
Winsome Textile Industries Ltd has informed that the members at the 26th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Company held on September 28, 2007, inter alia, have accorded to the following: 1. Adoption of Audited Profit & Loss Account for the year ended March 31, 2007 and the ...
The c_change membrane technology from Schoeller was the recipient of a number of international prizes in 2007. In June 2007, the smart material properties convinced the jury of international experts, who awarded c_change the Avantex Innovation Prize 2007. In addition, the sixth ...
Men's Wearhouse provided its mid-quarter update of earnings per share guidance for the fiscal third quarter that will be ending November 3, 2007. Neill Davis, executive vice president and CFO, stated, "After a preliminary review of the first two months' results in our fiscal ...
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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 ...