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5th Boroplus Gold Awards 2012 On Zee TV india mumbai
Aug 18th
India’s leading Hindi general entertainment channel, ZEE TV and Vikaas Kalantri’s WHITE LEAF ENTERTAINMENT MEDIA PVT. LTD will soon present the 5th BOROPLUS GOLD AWARDS – the 5th edition of the Global Indian Television Awards. To be held on 14th July at Filmcity, Mumbai, the prestigious Awards is the definitive More >
G-III buys luxury swimwear brand Vilebrequin for about $106 million
Aug 9th
G-III Apparel Group Ltd said it acquired luxury swimwear brand Vilebrequin from private equity fund Fashion Fund I B.V. for 85.5 million euros ($106.19 million) and outlined plans to expand the brand internationally. Photo: Vilebrequin
The company plans to add more retail locations throughout the world and further develop the brand’s More >
A fashion week cast in iron four-day event Fashion Designer Showcase 2012 kick-started on March 26 in Karachi, at the DHA Country and Golf Club’s Convention Centre
Mar 28th
KARACHI: became the first fashion week to kick off a series of such events in fashion centres Karachi and Lahore after what has been a back-to-back season of designer lawn launch events in both cities. The platform of Showcase 2012 is a collaboration between fashion designer Rizwan Beyg and Sky More >
host chic fashion luncheon by Lymphoma Foundation 2012
Jan 6th
This year, Lymphoma Research Foundation (LRF) has partnered with Saks Fifth Avenue, Boca Raton to present a chic fashion luncheon, which will feature a Best of Spring 2012 Fashion Show, as well as a shopping boutique in which a portion of all sales will be donated to LRF.
There will also More >
Brad Goreski signed on as stylist at Kate Spade in new york
Jan 4th
kate spade new york announced celebrity stylist Brad Goreski has signed a two year deal to work in conjunction with President and Creative Director, Deborah Lloyd, to be the brand’s exclusive stylist.
In this position, Mr. Goreski will be responsible for styling the brand’s 2012 and 2013 advertising campaigns, e-commerce shoots, More >
Second edition of ‘Dress Like a Man’ at Pitti Uomo fashion 2012
Jan 4th
At Pitti Uomo 81, the Fondazione Pitti Discovery will proudly present the second edition of VESTIRSI DA UOMO [Dress like a Man], the special project devoted to the new contemporary classic look with a focus on new generation masculine elegance.
It is a strong trend in today’s men’s fashions that Pitti More >
latest Casting call for Dayton Fashion Week models 2012
Jan 2nd
February 25, 2012 local men and women will be given the chance to participate in the leading fashion event in Dayton. It’s Dayton Fashion Week’s mission to shed more light on the talent that we have in the Miami Valley that is why the creators of the event will be More >
latest Andres Aquino’s ‘Fantaisie Nocturne’ in spotlight
Jan 2nd
Andres Aquino’s latest couture collection, “Fantaisie Nocturne,” will be shown at Couture Fashion Week (CFW) on Saturday, February 18, 2012 at 8:00 p.m. in the Grand Ballroom of the Waldorf Astoria.
The collection is inspired by the sophisticated beauty of the art of Erte – the father of Art Deco – More >
James Lakeland to distribute Italian brand Sfizio from UK
Jan 2nd
Italian label Sfizio, which is foraying in the UK for the first time, has engaged womenswear designer James Lakeland as its official distributor in the UK for its autumn 12 collection.
Sfizio, the brand designed by Morena Bragagnolo, has been successfully selling in Russian, Asian, Japanese and Italian markets for over More >
Veena Malik secretly arrives in Pakistan Lahore own home Indian media
Dec 18th
MUMBAI: Pakistani actress Veena Malik, who went missing for the last couple of days in the heat of a scandal, after her most controversial photo shoot for an Indian fashion magazine, actually silently arrived in Pakistan through Wagha border on Friday, ostensibly for renewal of her visa, Indian media reports More >
Veena Malik goes missing or kidnapped in India Mumbai
Dec 17th
MUMBAI: After courting severe backlash for her controversial nude photo shoot with FHM magazine, starlet Veena Malik has mysteriously gone missing from her Mumbai residence.
Apparently, Veena’s business manager Prateik Mehta and filmmaker Hemant Madhukar revealed that Veena is untraceable since the morning of December 16. Veena was shooting for a More >
aishwarya rai baby pictures
Nov 16th
Announcing this to the world, Abhishek Bachchan tweeted, “IT’S A GIRL!!!!!! ))))”. An elated Amitabh Bachchan wrote, “I AM DADA to the cutest baby girl !” “A dada ji … Ecstatic !!!!”, Amitabh wrote on Twiter.
Aishwarya Rai with Amitabh and Jaya Bachchan As soon as the news was out, Twitter More >
USA Centric Software Inc., is launching its product lifecycle management (PLM) collection management module,
Nov 11th
Centric Software Inc., is launching its product lifecycle management (PLM) collection management module, creating customer-specific product catalogs and assortments. The module is the first to leverage mobile devices for customer catalog presentation in the apparel and fashion, luxury goods and consumer goods industries.
Centric Collection Management enables marketing and merchandising More >
USA American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA) and GS1 US announced Benefit of EPC-enabled RFID in apparel supply chain
Nov 11th
The American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA) and GS1 US announced that they will sponsor new research being conducted by the University of Arkansas on the use of radio frequency identification (RFID) in the apparel supply chain.
The researchers will seek to measure the benefits that apparel suppliers can achieve More >
USA New Generation Computing Inc (NGC) announced that Swatfame, a global, multi-brand women’s and girl’s fashion company headquartered in Los Angeles,
Nov 11th
New Generation Computing Inc (NGC) announced that Swatfame, a global, multi-brand women’s and girl’s fashion company headquartered in Los Angeles, has gone live on NGC’s Extended PLM software. The rapidly growing, $130-million brand has seen vast improvements in communication and collaboration throughout its global supply chain as a result of More >
Brazil memove to use ‘Source to Floor’ RFID solution
Nov 11th
Impinj Inc, the leading provider of UHF RFID solutions for identifying, locating and authenticating items, and RFsense, a Brazilian provider of RFID software and systems, announced the deployment of a complete “Source to Floor” RFID solution for memove, a new apparel brand and part of Brazil’s Valdac Global Brands, owner More >
Netherlands Poirier Modellen picks Microsoft-based ERP solution itSuitsFashion software
Nov 11th
Poirier Modellen BV, supplier of high quality bridal lingerie and accessories is going to automate business it’s processes with Microsoft-based ERP solution itSuitsFashion.
Glenn Grumnagel, Management Team Poirier: “We used to keep our data in an Excel application and a generic accounting solution/package. There was no connection/link between our logistical More >
USA Alliance Data Systems Corporation, inks deal with Christopher & Banks
Nov 11th
Alliance Data Systems Corporation, a leading provider of loyalty and marketing solutions derived from transaction-rich data, announced it has signed a new long-term agreement to provide private label credit card services for Christopher & Banks, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Christopher & Banks Corporation.
The Minneapolis-based retailer of women’s More >
USAGSI Commerce, a leading provider of ecommerce and interactive marketing solutions,enters 5-year agreement with French Toast
Nov 11th
GSI Commerce, a leading provider of ecommerce and interactive marketing solutions, announced it has signed a five-year agreement with French Toast, America’s top brand of school uniform.
Under the new agreement, GSI will continue to provide French Toast with fulfillment, freight, and customer care services through 2017. French Toast will More >
USA Sofia by Sofia Vergara collection for Kmart
Nov 11th
As the brand new Sofia by Sofia Vergara collection for Kmart hits stores this fall, so does its fun and innovative advertising campaign featuring Vergara’s boundless energy, great sense of humor, and bold style. Just like the collection itself, the print and television ads were designed with real women in More >
UK:Flannels to implement Callcredit Verification Tool
Nov 10th
Luxury fashion retailer Flannels has signed up to use Callcredit Information Group’s CallValidate identity verification tool to help process online payments and increase customer acceptance rates.
To protect customers and the business from fraud, Flannels fashion is using CallValidate to confirm the identity, address verification and payment method entered by More >
India SRF starts phase I of Gummidipoondi project
Nov 9th
India SRF starts phase I of Gummidipoondi project
USA Chinos trend in fashion
Nov 9th
As the seasons start to change, so does a man’s wardrobe needs. The days of seersucker shorts and tees are gone – ready to be replaced with chinos, oxfords and sweaters. To anchor a man’s fall wardrobe, Lands’ End Canvas has reintroduced its chinos, a classic staple, in new colors, More >
India 130 designers will participate at WIFW SS 12
Nov 8th
Fashion Design Council of India, announced the power-packed list of participating designers for the biggest fashion event of the country – Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week Spring-Summer 2012. FDCI has assembled some of the esteemed names in the fashion industry to set trends for spring-summer 2012. These renowned designers are More >
Pakistan Textile exporters urge govt to revitalize industry
Nov 8th
Pakistan:Textile exporters urge govt to revitalize industry
India Indian Cotton Federation to devise a standard contract
Nov 6th
Indian Cotton Federation (ICF), earlier called the South Indian Cotton Association (SICA), is now devising a standard contract for cotton as majority of the issues related with cotton trade are common.
The newly appointed President of the Association J Thulasidharan and Vice President KN Vishwanathan informed that the contract, which More >
USA Teen retailer Aéropostale goes global with FiftyOne
Nov 3rd
Aéropostale, Inc, a mall-based specialty retailer of casual apparel for young women and men, announced that international consumers in more than 90 countries worldwide can now purchase directly from Aeropostale.com, and that the site’s international expansion is being powered by FiftyOne Global Ecommerce.
Now, Aéropostale fans everywhere can expect to More >
Pakistan PRGMEA for waiver of taxes until payment; demands DLTL extension
Nov 3rd
Spokesman of Pakistan Readymade Garments Manufacturers & Exporters Association (PRGMEA) has said the government should waive other taxes until the stuck up claims of readymade garments exporters are not paid to lessen financial burden on them.
He has criticized government for delaying release of stuck up claims worth Rs 23.42 More >
USA Style Fashion Week to raise the bar for L.A. fashion
Nov 2nd
On the heels of its spring success, Style Fashion Week launches its 2nd season this October. Hosting a week of collections, complete with runway-worthy designers and exclusive after-parties, SFW will once again raise the bar for L.A. fashion.
The event launches Sunday, October 16th with a VIP Media Reception, setting More >
USA Teen retailer Aéropostale goes global with FiftyOne
Nov 2nd
Aéropostale, Inc, a mall-based specialty retailer of casual apparel for young women and men, announced that international consumers in more than 90 countries worldwide can now purchase directly from Aeropostale.com, and that the site’s international expansion is being powered by FiftyOne Global Ecommerce.
Now, Aéropostale fans everywhere can expect to More >
Singapore:F J Benjamin to use WFX’s solution
Nov 2nd
Singapore listed F J Benjamin has signed on to WFX On-Demand’s Web-Based PLM Solution to use across all their in-house brands and global vendor base.
The Group is implementing WFX’s solution across their offices in Singapore, Hong Kong, Shenzhen and their vendor base across 4 countries.
F J Benjamin has More >
UK Brands and buyers report optimistic mood at Moda
Nov 1st
Exhibitors and visitors at Moda, the UK’s largest trade fashion exhibition, reported an optimistic mood across the halls at this season’s event, following three days of strong sales at Moda’s womenswear, accessories, menswear, lingerie & swimwear and footwear shows which took place on 14-16 August at the NEC Birmingham.
Featuring More >
Spain Prices of textile items increase in August
Nov 1st
Prices of Spanish textile items increased in August by 6.4 percent on the Industrial Price Index (PPI). This was the fifth consecutive month that the annual increase in textile prices maintained an increase of more than 6 percent.
However, the growth in textile price index is lower than the average More >
USA Cherokee announces two new key hires
Oct 31st
Cherokee Inc. a leading innovator and global marketer of fashion and lifestyle brands it owns and represents in multiple consumer product categories and sectors around the world, announced the hire of Sally Mueller as the Company’s Chief Brand Officer and Jamie Curtis as its VP Marketing. Both will be based More >
USA Kohl’s to create 4,000 new jobs in challenging time
Oct 31st
Kohl’s Department Stores marks the grand opening of 30 new stores, bringing approximately 4,000 new jobs across 20 states.
“We are pleased to be in a position to create thousands of jobs, as Kohl’s continues to focus on growing market share in a challenging economy,” said Kevin Mansell, Kohl’s chairman, More >
