First Ever International Jewellery Fair in South India Comes to an End on a High Note

HYDERABAD, India, July 28 / –  An evening of jewellery and beauty dazzled exhibitors and select invitees at a glittering fashion show organized by CMP. The curtains finally came down on the much awaited Hyderabad Jewellery, Pearl & Gem Fair 2008 organised by CMP, which brought to an end 4 days of intense business interactions between exhibitors, trade visitors and buyers, both from India and overseas. 10,223 visitors attended the exhibition from throughout India.

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Nine West Group and New Balance Partner to Create Fashion-Lifestyle Footwear Collection

NEW YORK, July 28 / — Function Meets Fashion as Brands Combine New Balance Performance Technology and Nine West Style！ Nine West Group, a division of Jones Apparel Group, Inc. (NYSE: JNY) (”Jones”), and New Balance today announced that they have entered into an agreement to license, create and distribute a fashion-lifestyle footwear collection that brings together New Balance’s innovative performance and materials technology with Nine West’s renowned fashion styling. Terms of the agreement were not disclosed.

Under the agreement, the initial collection will offer active lifestyle fashion footwear with performance technology, and will be available in a limited distribution nationwide and internationally for spring 2009. The collection will be designed in partnership with Fred Allard, Nine West Creative Director, and Savania Davies-Keiller and Roberto Crivello, New Balance Creative Directors. Material, color and design direction will come from both parties in a true collaboration of talent. Read more

Sean John Underwear Names Nelly as New Spokesmodel

Sean John Underwear taps internationally renowned recording artist, Nelly, as their new spokesmodel. The first campaign features Nelly donning the Fall collection of underwear basics and loungewear. The campaign was shot by Randee St. Nicholas and showcases Nelly in both interior and exterior shots at a modern home overlooking Los Angeles. Although he is the first spokesmodel for this category, Nelly follows a long list of past and present celebrity models for the Sean John brand including Dwayne Wade, Nas, Snoop Dog, Lil’ Wayne, Penelope Cruz, Cassie, and Lauren London. The Sean John Underwear, Sleepwear and Loungewear collection includes the core silhouettes as well as signature styles in luxury fabrics and is available at Macy’s and better department and specialty stores nationwide.

Sean “Diddy” Combs said, “I have known Nelly for many years and I really admire his work. To me, Nelly is the quintessential definition of the Sean John man. He has the attitude, the swagger, and most of all the physique that our customers can both aspire and relate to. And let’s be honest, all of the ladies out there are going to be thanking us for this campaign. The images are so strong; they speak for themselves. We are truly excited to welcome Nelly into the Sean John family.” Read more

Prime Outlets Presents the Ultimate Guide to Fall Fashion Trends

BALTIMORE, July 28 /PRNewswire/ — With hot summer days coming to an end and chilly autumn nights on the horizon Celebrity Stylist Mark-Alan Harmon and Prime Outlets present The Fall 5, the ultimate guide to fall fashion must- haves, to keep you looking stylish and trendy this season.

According to Harmon, who has worked with some of Hollywood’s hottest celebrities for more than a decade, it’s just as important to have the right pieces in your wardrobe as it is to know how to wear them. Read more

Shopko Announces New Apparel Brands

GREEN BAY, Wis., July 28 — Just in time for back-to-school, Shopko announced that it has added national brands to its Junior and Young Men’s assortments. The new branded merchandise provides more selection, more trend, more fashion, and the proven quality that national brands are known for.

The Young Men’s Department carries the latest styles from Union Bay, US Polo Association, and Airwalk. These Young Men’s brands are currently available in all 133 Shopko stores. Read more

Maui Jewelry Designer Releases 080808 Limited Edition Jewelry Collection

The “888″ pendant design, was created with “Infinite Prosperity” in mind. The unique design is representative of creative flow. (PRNewsFoto/Designs By Shirley)
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The 80808 “Once in a Lifetime” pendant design was designed to be Visually Stimulating. Its sophisticated, strong, yet bold design has a universal appeal. (PRNewsFoto/Designs By Shirley)
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Bachelorette Party Planning Tips for Summer

Trends for 2008 Include ‘Green Girl’ and Same-Sex Marriage Pre-Wedding Parties. The new same-sex marriage legislation in California is boosting the wedding industry by billions of dollars, introducing thousands of new bachelorettes to the wedding scene. Also, with gasoline costs skyrocketing, all eyes are focusing on conservation, even those of brides-to-be.

With wedding season upon us, the “Lucille Ball of bachelorette party planning,” comedienne and CEO of Bride’s Night Out(R), Pamela Yager, says the top trends for this season include 8/8/08 affairs, destination weddings to the newly legitimized same-sex nuptial state of California, and “green girls” nights out. Read more

Illustrious Fashion Jury for the Triumph Inspiration Award

Viktor & Rolf, Helena Christensen, Ellen von Unwerth and Sarah From Colette Among the High Profile Jury Members of the TIA 2008 in Beijing

For the grand final of the Triumph Inspiration Award’08, to take place on July 31 in Beijing, all the competing finalists will be under the scrutiny of one of the most demanding juries to have ever judged lingerie inspiration. The experts are among the best the fashion world has to offer: The Dutch design duo Viktor & Rolf (Viktor Horsting & Rolf Snoeren), Danish Top model Helena Christensen, German Fashion photographer icon Ellen von Unwerth and colettes’chief purchaser and creative director Sarah from colette will join Triumph’s Jan Rosenberg in deciding who has presented the most inspired and inspiring lingerie design. The international winner not only pockets the prize money but will also be involved in the adaptation of his/her showpiece into a commercial garment, which will be produced in a limited edition and sold worldwide in Triumph stores. Read more

Vogue.tv launches reality show:model.live

Just in time for the summer shape up! Finally a sports bra that won’t let the “girls” go anywhere!

Introducing LilyetteR in motion? – the Ultimate Sports Bra for the Full-Busted Woman

Brooke Burke – Avid Fitness Enthusiast, Host, and Mother of Four – Lends her Support to the Campaign to Promote New Line

NEW YORK (Business Wire EON) July 17, 2008 — Summer is upon us and women across the country have been working endlessly to get their bods beach ready. But how do women keep the motivation through the fall season? In this critical time, confidence is key to keeping women motivated and committed to their workout routines. Read more

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