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At first glance, the stylish magazine featuring glossy images of pretty models gives readers the feeling they are holding a fashion publication showcasing the latest trends from Tokyo. Some might search their pockets for change, or meekly look around before plucking a copy from ...
Retail sales in the United States jumped in August by the largest amount in more than three years, spurred by widespread gains beyond the expected increases of auto sales from the government's Cash for Clunkers program. The data was released as Federal Reserve chairman Ben ...
If apparel manufacturers are to be believed, exports from the sector are set to witness normalcy, as they mention that, orders have started trickling in at a faster pace than in the earlier months. But the only stumbling block in taking those orders and executing them is that, ...
They were billed as “garments without guilt” — cheap, good-quality lingerie, casual clothes and sportswear made in Sri Lanka and sold in stores such as Next, Tesco and Marks & Spencer. For the past four years, such clothes worth billions of pounds have been imported, tax-free, to ...
Stores are empty, clothes sit unsold on mannequins, but at New York's Fashion Week, leading fashionistas are digging in their high heels to declare they have nothing to worry about. "We have more shows than last year," said a defiant Fern Mallis, senior vice president of IMG ...
The Foreign Trade Association has urged the European Commission to end anti-dumping measures against footwear imported from China and Vietnam. "Owing to the non-transparent and secretive nature of anti-dumping investigations, details of this compromise are unclear," said FTA ...
House of Fraser is now stocking the brand new Wonderbra by Dita Von Teese collection. Based on the success of the last collection the iconic burlesque dancer Dita Von Teese has returned to the drawing board to create a second line for Wonderbra, and House of Fraser was the first ...
Belarus and the European Union are supposed to sign an agreement on next year’s textile trade in October 2009, BelTA learnt from representatives of the Belarusian light industry concern Bellegprom. By now the Belarusian side and the European Commission have held preliminary ...
US'August retail sales were up by 2.7% from July's figures, but down 5.3% on last year, according to advance estimates from the US Census Bureau. Clothing and clothing accessories stores recorded total sales in August of $17.5bn, up 2.4% on July but down 5.1% on last August. Due ...
Dr. Nicole Buckley, Director of Life and Physical Sciences at the Canadian Space Agency, sees many opportunities for the textile industry... in space! Dr. Buckley will be presenting a paper entitled "A New niche for Canadian textiles - in space!" at Expo Hightex (Montréal) on 8 ...
The taskforce on recession yesterday decided to release fund from stimulus package in favour of apparel and textile sectors considering those as victim global economic downturn. To this affect the taskforce has decided to form a committee within days to determine how much money ...
The suspense is over. The four winning fabrics have been chosen and the companies who produced them revealed : The Grand Jury Prize 2009 is awarded to the Italian weaver, Ratti. The Handle Prize is awarded to the Japanese Showa. The Innovation Prize is awarded to the Japanese ...
At its annual Convention on Saturday, over 400 USA Swimming Delegates, representing swim clubs from all 50 states, voted overwhelmingly for early implementation of a ban on high-tech swimsuits. The legislation, which will go into effect on October 1, regulates swimsuits worn in ...
TIGHT MANAGEMENT of costs and stocks and better-than-expected summer sales helped two of Europe’s top fashion retailers beat first-half profit forecasts yesterday, though there was some caution on the outlook. Inditex, owner of the Zara chain and Europe’s biggest clothing ...
Ready to eat Indian meals are a prominent offering in British stores, and now for the first time a leading supermarket chain is introducing a range of traditional Indian clothing in UK. Asda, one of the largest supermarket chain, is introducing today a new collection of Indian ...
New York society girl Mary Phelps Jacob was a poet, publisher, peace activist and. the inventor of the bra. In 1912 she was issued the patent for her brassiere, fashioned from two silk handkerchiefs held together by a pink ribbon. Marie Jo's new Mary series is just as innovative ...
The San Francisco Museum of Modern Art will exhibit a large collection of important 20th century art amassed by the founders of the Gap apparel chain including pieces by Warhol, Lichtenstein and de Kooning. The museum, also called SFMOMA, will interweave 1,100 works of art ...
The next generation of Savile Row tailoring set out its stall this week, revealing a gentle change to centuries of sartorial service. The 30-something owner of Savile Row stalwart Norton & Sons held an open house that attracted the hip and the young to a gentlemen's bastion that ...
Odd Molly has developed clothing for women since 2002, successfully establishing its brand in some 40 countries worldwide. During the past year, the company initiated licensing partnerships within the eyewear and skincare product groups. Odd Molly has now chosen to enter the ...
Canada will continue to import cat and dog fur despite a ban adopted by the United States and the UK to avoid undermining the country's position against the implementation of foreign import bands on Canadian seal products. This summer,the European Unionvoted to ban seal products ...
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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 ...