Nickelodeon and Viacom Consumer Products and Leading French Designer, Corrine Cobson, Partner on Exclusive Mother and Daughter Dora the Explorer Apparel Line

‘Dora par Corinne Cobson’ - a Dora fashion-first unveiled today in Paris

LONDON, NEW YORK, PARIS, June 25 /PRNewswire/ — Nickelodeon and Viacom Consumer Products (NVCP) and Corinne Cobson, one of France’s most renowned designers, today unveiled ‘Dora par Corinne Cobson’, an exclusive apparel line for mothers and daughters inspired by Nickelodeon’s hit pre-school property, Dora the Explorer. ‘Dora par Corinne Cobson’ features trendy, fashion-forward items especially designed to equip pre-schoolers and their Mums for an overnight adventure away from home. The designer kit comprises a vanity case, toiletry bag and mother/daughter socks and night-shirts.

The wholly original design, conceived by Ms. Cobson, is a beautiful blend of pretty pink and the season’s hottest black and gold colour palette, incorporating the outline of Dora’s face as a subtle and elegant motif splashed across each item. Ms. Cobson and Laurent Taieb, Vice President, NVCP France, collaborated with Nickelodeon licensees, TV Mania (night shirts), Alpa (case and bag) and Benjamin (socks), to realise her vision of creating a concept that captures the excitement and thrill of a childhood sleepover and a shared experience for Mums and daughters alike. Read more

APLF to Launch New Footwear Related Event in India

NEW DELHI, India, June 25 /PRNewswire/ — It was announced today that a new trade fair initiative in India to be launched by APLF Ltd, FOOTWEAR, MATERIALS MANUFACTURING AND TECHNOLOGY (FMM&T) will take place in Delhi in the Spring of 2009.

This new trade fair will be organised in association with the Indian Footwear Components Manufacturers Association (IFCOMA), one of the leading trade associations servicing the US$ 5 billion Indian footwear industry, with the support of other relevant trade associations. Read more

Goody’s Family Clothing, Inc. Appoints DJM Realty to Dispose of 69 Retail Store Leases

MELVILLE, N.Y., June 25 /PRNewswire/ — Goody’s Family Clothing, Inc. (Goody’s), which recently filed for Chapter 11 to restructure its operations, has selected DJM Realty, the leading national retail real estate disposition and restructuring firm, to exclusively manage the disposition project of 69 retail store leases located primarily throughout the Southeast. During this process, Goody’s, a retailer of moderately priced family apparel, will continue to remain fully operational and open for business as usual.

“These 69 Goody’s stores that DJM Realty will be marketing range from 20,574 - 52,632 square feet. We are pleased to offer these prime real estate locations to retailers; The Goody’s portfolio offers a unique mix of mid and big box stores located in freestanding locations and strip centers with strong retail co-tenants,” said Emilio Amendola, Co-President of DJM Realty. Read more

Luxottica to Confirm Outlook for Fiscal Year 2008 During Webcast Investor Conference Call

    MILAN, Italy, June 24 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Luxottica Group S.p.A. (NYSE: LUX; MTA: LUX), a global leader in the design, manufacturing and distribution of premium fashion and luxury eyewear, today announced that it will host an investor conference call on Thursday, June 26, at 6 PM CET (5 PM UK, 12 PM US ET).

    Fiscal year 2008 is a milestone year for Luxottica, due to the significant changes to its business that took place mainly in conjunction with the merger with Oakley, Inc. The upcoming conference call follows a similar investor call that took place in March of this year. The objective of both calls is to help the financial community better understand the dynamics of the new Group resulting from the combination of Luxottica’s base business with Oakley’s. Read more

Cosmetic Innovators of The Year Announced

   CHICAGO, June 24 /PRNewswire/ — The Independent Cosmetic Manufacturers and Distributors Association (ICMAD), Palatine, IL, recognized eight member companies for their innovative products, package designs and marketing ideas at the association’s fifth annual CITY Awards for Cosmetic Innovators of The Year, held June 19, 2008 in New York City.

    On presenting the awards, ICMAD President David Schieffelin of Models Prefer, Ltd., said, “The CITY Awards represent dedication and creativity of ICMAD members and recognize the dynamic contributions that so many independent manufacturing and distributing companies make to the beauty industry.” Read more

Producer William Buster Announces a Historic Runway Fashion Event - a Prelude to Fashion Week

    NEW YORK, June 24 /PRNewswire/ — One third of ticket prices will be donated by the producer to NYU Medical Center for use in creating broad programs offering psychiatric support and critical counseling for those dealing with difficult diagnosis, mental illness and life circumstances for all ages.
    THE TITLE OF THE EVENT:

    FOREVER IN FASHION — HOW NEW YORK DRESSED THE WORLD 1925 TO 1965 Read more

Zales.com Introduces ‘Z Trends’ - New Website Feature to Highlight Latest Jewelry Trends

    IRVING, Texas, June 24 /PRNewswire/ — America’s diamond store, Zales Jewelers, introduced a new fashion-forward feature on its expansive website, http://www.zales.com. The new “Z Trends” column will focus on the season’s hottest looks from the runway to the red carpet each month, and give site visitors up-to-the-minute news and information about the vast selection of fine jewelry and accessories available at Zales.com.

    “The Z Trends feature is a great new resource for busy consumers who want to keep up with the latest styles and trends in fine jewelry,” said Steve Larkin, Senior Vice President of Marketing at Zale Corporation. Read more

Red Carter Named ‘Mercedes-Benz Presents’ Designer

   MIAMI, June 23 /PRNewswire/ — Red Carter, known for his sophisticated, sexy swimwear, has been selected as the “Mercedes-Benz Presents” designer for this season’s Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Swim. Red Carter will debut his Spring 2009 collection on July 19th at 10pm, at Cabana Grande at The Raleigh Hotel.

     Each Fashion Week, Mercedes-Benz sponsors a designer who reflects unparalleled talent to be on display during the five-day runway event. Recent former “Mercedes-Benz Presents” designers include Monique Lhulier, Badgley Mischka, Alice Temperley, Kevan Hall, and Veronika Jeanvie. Read more

Shopping Essentials Takes a Look at Hot Make-Up Trends for This Summer

Norwalk, Conn. (PRWEB) June 23, 2008 — Each season, cosmetic lines tell consumers a different “color story,” which basically is the group of colors that go together with the fashion trends for the same season. Summer 2008 is all about clothing with bright, bold colors, and the make-up has to match accordingly. When it’s time to refresh the make-up bag to bring in the bright and golden shades for the summer, wise shoppers use the savings they get from savings programs like Shopping Essentials (SM), a leading discount membership program offered by Adaptive Marketing LLC.

 From bright red lips and accentuated eyebrows to the neo-bohemian dark eyes and girly, electric-blue eye shadow, women can play with it all this summer. One thing all women should remember, notes Shopping Essentials, is that no color will look good on a damaged skin, so before any make-up is applied, moisturizing (with an SPF factor of at least 30) and foundation are key. Apply the first one, and wait 20 minutes or so before applying a light, preferably liquid foundation. Read more

billie jeans Launches Denim Parties

Billie jeans now caters denim home parties (example pampered chief) where customers come together in a social environment of their choosing to find the best jeans that fit while shoppers are treated to drinks, appetizers and good company. In order to assist each customer to their appropriate style and fitting billie jeans sends a style host to coordinate the denim party.

Cranberry Township, PA (PRWEB) June 23, 2008 — billie jeans, a clothing boutique specializing in couture clothing for the everyday lifestyle, announces the launch of denim parties for its Nashville and Pittsburgh locations. In response to today’s fashion of high end denim becoming a staple in customer’s closets; billie jeans now brings a person shopping experience to you and your friends. Read more

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