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Ittierre launches new concept for its multibrand HIT Gallery
Sep 27th
One year after its acquisition by lingerie specialist Albisetti, the Italian textile group Ittierre is relaunching its HIT Gallery project, a multibrand concept store franchise for selling all its own brands and those licensed to the group: Pierre Balmain, Tommy Hilfiger Collection, Karl Lagerfeld Paris, C’n’C Costume National, Aquascutum, Galliano, More >
Milan launches new womenswear trade show
Sep 27th
The debate launched this summer on the reorganization of Milan womenswear fairs seems to have yielded a first concrete result. Friday, September 21, a collaboration between two groups was announced. The one side involves the Florence organizer Pitti Immagine with its three events – Touch!, NeoZone and Cloudnine – held More >
The GDS launches ‘Shoes Contacts’
Sep 27th
This fall the Düsseldorf GDS shoe trade show will launch the Shoes-Contacts web portal. Developed in collaboration with M2b, the website’s mission is to connect brands, distributors and agents as well as give them access to a database of footwear retailers. “Every day on the show floor we hear: ‘Do More >
Salman launches the music of Preity Zinta’s Ishkq in Paris
Sep 19th
Salman Khan unveiled the music of his friend Preity Zinta’s Ishkq in Paris in which the Tiger has done a special song Kudiya Di Kurti.
M.A.C launches a collection inspired by Marilyn Monroe
Sep 5th
Marilyn Monroe, the eternal style icon, continues to be a source of inspiration for brands and for designers. To coincide with the 50th anniversary of the star’s death, in October M.A.C Cosmetics will launch a limited edition of beauty products inspired by Marilyn Monroe. The new M.A.C Marilyn Monroe collection, More >
Roxy launches its Outdoor Fitness line
Sep 4th
On the lookout for new growth drivers, board sport brands are increasingly eyeing sports trends outside their own backyard. Reebok Crossfit, Nike training or Lolë be advised. ??After DC came out with athletic shoes for the gym and O’Neill is vying for the attention of active women with its 365 More >
Roxy launches its Outdoor Fitness line
Sep 3rd
On the lookout for new growth drivers, board sport brands are increasingly eyeing sports trends outside their own backyard. Reebok Crossfit, Nike training or Lolë be advised. ??After DC came out with athletic shoes for the gym and O’Neill is vying for the attention of active women with its 365 More >
Qatar launches Qela, its very own luxury fashion label
Aug 29th
Qatar has reached the next step in the world of fashion and luxury. After buying a stake in LVMH and taking over Valentino and French leather accessories brand Le Tanneur, the emirate is preparing to launch its own luxury clothing and accessories label by the end of the year, through More >
BCBGMaxAzria launches swimwear line in Miami
Jul 22nd
BCBGeneration and BCBGMaxAzria will stage a runway show in Florida July 22, 2012 to present the first collection of swimwear produced by their budding collaboration with the Trimera Group. The premier line, marketed under the BCBGMaxAZria brand, will be more upscale than the BCBGeneration concept, which is focused on a More >
Wrangler launches Denim Spa for Women
Jul 11th
Like other jeans makers, Wrangler, has also decided to try pampering the fairer sex. The jeans manufacturer, which generates 20% of its sales with women’s fashion, is launching the Denim Spa line for Spring-Summer 2013.? Wrangler enters the cosmetic textiles marketWrangler is offering three so-called cosmetic jeans with therapeutic benefits: More >
Wrangler launches Denim Spa for Women
Jul 10th
Like other jeans makers, Wrangler, has also decided to try pampering the fairer sex. The jeans manufacturer, which generates 20% of its sales with women’s fashion, is launching the Denim Spa line for Spring-Summer 2013.? Wrangler enters the cosmetic textiles marketWrangler is offering three so-called cosmetic jeans with therapeutic benefits: More >
Lectra launches its new generation of Vector fabric cutters
Jul 9th
The French specialists of integrated solutions for industries using soft material textiles announced the launch of the new generation of Vector cutters, which were initially debuted in early 2007. Lectra: The latest Vector generationThe new generation is more efficient but also easier to use, incorporating a number of anti-errors devices. More >
Gisele Bundchen launches shantytown model search
Jun 9th
RIO DE JANEIRO – Brazilian supermodel Gisele Bundchen on Tuesday launched a contest to discover new talent in Brazil’s shantytowns, promising to reward the winner with a modeling contract. Photo: Tiago Chediak
“I feel privileged to be the sponsor of this project,” Bunchen said, recalling that she had been rejected by More >
Jeweller Graff launches Hong Kong IPO roadshow
May 26th
HONG KONG – High-end London-based jeweller Graff Diamonds on Monday launched the roadshow for its reported $1.0 billion initial public offering in Hong Kong, one of the biggest this year. Photo: Graff Diamonds
Graff Diamonds Founder and chairman Laurence Graff and Chief Executive Officer Francois Graff met potential investors at a More >
It’s show time: Rajan Shahi launches his new show
Mar 3rd
Rajan Shahi had a fun get together to mark the launch of his new show. Apart from the lead stars of the show — Adaa Khan, Waseem Mushtaq, Dimple Jhangiani and Navi Bhangu, several well-wishers from the telly industry too turned up to celebrate the event. Among them were Alok More >
Lady Gaga launches anti-bullying foundation to help American youngsters
Mar 3rd
Lady Gaga has launched The Born This Way Foundation at Harvard to help people accept who they are.
Gaga was joined at the launch by her mother and charity co-founder Cynthia Germanotta, TV host Oprah Winfrey and spiritualist Deepak Chopra.
The charity, named after the singer’s hit single Born This Way, focuses on More >
Drew Barrymore launches her own brand of wine
Feb 24th
Actress Drew Barrymore has launched her own fine wine.The Charlie?s Angels star teamed up with California-based distributor Wilson Daniels to create a crisp, dry and fruity white Pinot Grigio made of grapes from northern Italy.
The newly-engaged actress says, ?Wine is all about the journey, the discovery of new places and More >
Drew Barrymore launches her own brand of wine
Feb 22nd
Actress Drew Barrymore has launched her own fine wine.The Charlie?s Angels star teamed up with California-based distributor Wilson Daniels to create a crisp, dry and fruity white Pinot Grigio made of grapes from northern Italy.
The newly-engaged actress says, ?Wine is all about the journey, the discovery of new places and More >
Dita Von Teese Launches Lingerie Line At Target… But Only For Aussies
Feb 13th
Launching in Australia this February (damn you, Aussies!), the Dita Von Teese for Target lingerie line will offer 26 pieces of vampy underthings with confection-like names, including balconette bras, fitted corsolettes, as well as your staple sexy pieces like high-cut briefs, G-strings, garters, and bustiers. True to Dita form, More >
Stella McCartney Launches A Fragrance To Satisfy Aesthetes & Nerds Alike
Jan 31st
The UK department store we wish would come to the good ol’ US of A, Selfridges, is playing host to what has got to be the most complicated perfume launch ever. Teaming up with Stella McCartney, our friends over at Gin Lane Media are helping to introduce her latest fragrance, More >
Karl by Karl Lagerfeld launches
Jan 27th
It’s been a huge week for Karl Lagerfeld.
Just after Chanel’s Haute Couture spring 2012 runway show took the audience on a jet-lag-free flight, the master launched his very first independent collection for online luxury boutique, NET-A-PORTER.
And so successful was the launch of KARL by Karl Lagerfeld, that within minutes of More >
Victoria Secret Launches High-End Lingerie Collection
Jan 25th
If you’ve ever caught the Victoria’s Secret runway show only to find yourself disappointed when you couldn’t actually procure a bedazzled pair of butterfly wings or a panty sporting a full train in the actual store, this one’s for you: Victoria’s Secret is soon launching a high-end line dubbed The More >
The owl brigade: Arjun Rampal launches his fragrance
Jan 15th
Hrithik and Sussanne Roshan were among the first arrivals at the launch of Arjun Rampal’s new fragrances. Preity Zinta however made it only close to midnight. Gauri Khan went solo and though Shah Rukh was expected, he didn’t turn up in the end. Vikram Chatwal caught up with Arjun even More >
Galeries Lafayette launches ‘Lafayette Weddings’
Dec 22nd
Brides-to-be, you’ve got a new destination to get a headstart on your wedding shopping. Galeries Lafayette has launched its new wedding planning department – Lafayette Weddings – in collaboration with specialist wedding events company The White House Events.
From the engagement through to the big day and beyond, Lafayette Weddings offers More >
Sui Generis Launches E-Commerce!
Dec 14th
Get your mouse ready, online shoppers! High-end consignment boutique Sui Generis, which has both a men’s and women’s locale on the Castro’s Market Street strip, is now hawking its amazing designer goods online.
“The new online store is an incredible opportunity to showcase and deliver more great fashion to an More >
3 Local Tech Launches We’re Hyped About!
Dec 14th
You know the deal, folks. Every day, hundreds of apps, updates, and tech-related merch are being crunched out in droves (and mostly from our own Bay Area backyard). To help you make sense of it all, we’ve filtered through last week’s top tap-tastic launches to bring you this hot trio More >
Paris Hilton launches her handbag line in India
Dec 13th
“Namaste India!” said socialite Paris Hilton as she launched her exclusive handbag collection in Mumbai, India, on Saturday (September 24), on her first visit to the country, which she called a “spiritual and magical” land.
“I have come to India to launch my line of bags. I had been wanting to More >
UK George at Asda launches GFW designer collection
Dec 2nd
Rory Longdon, winner of the prestigious George Gold Award at Graduate Fashion week in June 2011, sees the full fruit of his hard work as the launch of his first high street collection goes on sale at George at Asda.
Rory won the opportunity to create a capsule Christmas knitwear More >
Canada Wordans launches online ordering system for screen printed clothing
Nov 28th
Wordans, the online retailer of custom apparel and printed products launched their online ordering system for screen printed clothing. The application allows visitors of the website to upload, create and layout their graphics, logos or text and preview the garment.
“Screen printing on garments, or silk screening, has traditionally required More >
USA Sleep Number launches its first AirFit Adjustable Pillow
Nov 24th
This holiday season, shoppers can give a gift that could be forgotten, or they can give a gift that is personalized and will be remembered every night of the year.
The Sleep Number AirFit Adjustable Pillow is available in three options for additional personalization: CoolFit Foam, Memory Fiber and European More >
USA Tim Gunn launches latest Lucky Brand Collection Southern California apparel retailer
Nov 11th
Lucky Brand, the Southern California apparel retailer best known for their California-inspired men’s and women’s jeans, invites fans to join Tim Gunn at 1PM Saturday, November 12, 2011 at the Dillard’s Wing (lower level) of the Perimeter Mall. Mr. Gunn will host a Lucky Brand fashion show featuring both new 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 >
UK John Lewis is championing British manufacturing by launching a ‘Made in UK’
Nov 11th
John Lewis is championing British manufacturing by launching a ‘Made in UK’ identifier which will appear on ticketing and online product information to highlight British-made products.
The ‘Made in UK’ identifier will appear on over 4,000 products which are manufactured in the UK, from early 2012. It consolidates John Lewis’s More >
India:J&K launches workshops to enhance skills of sericulturists
Nov 11th
Aiming to enhance skills of sericulturists and thereby boost silk production in the State, the Jammu & Kashmir government has launched a series of one-day workshops in association with the Department of Agriculture’s sericulture experts.
Inaugurating the first workshop on ‘Recent Trends in Development of Bivoltine Sericulture of Kashmir’, State More >
BelgiumMatress and bed linen specialist, Bekaert Textiles, launches high-tech textiles ‘Medi Tiss’
Nov 2nd
Matress and bed linen specialist, Bekaert Textiles, has launched high-tech textile products under the name Medi Tiss.
The new range of textiles, designed specifically for the care and hospital sectors, includes smart mattress covers that can alert nursing staff when a patient leaves his bed or dependent.
The Senso Tiss mattress More >
