Head to Toe Fashion at Fashion Access

HONG KONG, March 9 /PRNewswire-Asia/ — FASHION ACCESS (http://www.fashionaccess.aplf.com ), the twice-a-year trade fair spotlighting ‘head-to-toe’ fashion, will open at the Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre March 29 – 31, focused on the autumn-winter 2010 buying season.

A brand new exhibitor area, Total Look, features companies that offer a complete collection of stylish ready-to-wear, bags, shoes and fashion accessories. Read more

WearTodayGoneTomorrow.com (Nation’s 1st Designer Dress Rental Website) Celebrates 1st Anniversary!

NEW YORK – WEAR TODAY, GONE TOMORROW, the nation’s first national women’s designer clothing rental website that specializes in designer dresses, is celebrating its first anniversary this month.  To help celebrate, WTGT is providing customers with free round trip Priority 2 – 3 Day shipping for all orders placed between March 14th – March 21st when customers use the coupon code:  1STBDAY 
 
WTGT provides an online rental system of the most current designer clothing, with weekly rentals at 5% – 10% of retail value, and with no daily late fees ever or monthly membership fees.  There are new arrivals every Monday, and already includes clothing from close to 150 designers, including Vera Wang, Zac Posen, Thread Social and Marchesa.  Every Thursday, there are new additions to the ‘Sale’ section, where women can purchase clothing at up to 80% off retail.

While standard membership is free, without commitment and provides weekly rentals at 10% of retail values with no daily late fees, customers now have the option to join one of the V.I.P. Membership Plans to receive additional discounts and perks. Read more

Fluxus Appoints Jeffrey Sebelia as new Head Designer

Fluxus appointed Project Runway winner Jeffrey Sebelia as Head Designer. His collection is a mix of special wax treatments, sheer modal, and black stripe burnout putting a twist on the classics to give them a cool update while maintaining the everyday functionality Fluxus is known for. Introducing a line of knit garments in cutting-edge treatments, cuts, and shapes, the Fluxus partnership with Jeffrey redefines and challenges traditional silhouettes in easy-to-wear fabrics, creating, “a blend of classic fashion and modern flair.”

When Fluxus owner Martin Paquette met Jeffrey in August 2009, it became clear that the combination of Jeffrey’s elegant rock’n’roll aesthetic and Fluxus’ art-driven philosophy would create a revolution in the apparel industry. Introducing a line of knit garments in cutting-edge treatments, cuts, and shapes, the Fluxus partnership with Jeffrey redefines and challenges traditional silhouettes in easy-to-wear fabrics, creating, as Paquette puts it, “a blend of classic fashion and modern flair.”
 
Jeffrey lends his signature avant-garde edge to the brand, evidenced by the collection’s synthesis of his three inspirations: the backstage of a ballet rehearsal, the dance floor of an 80’s disco night club, and the front row of a rock concert. With Sebelia at the helm, the Spring 2010 line reinvents its formula through the use of special wax treatments, sheer modal, and black
stripe burnout. Jeffrey’s vision is both versatile and unique, putting a twist on the classics to give them a cool update while maintaining the everyday functionality Fluxus is known for.
 
About Jeffrey Sebelia – American designer Jeffrey Sebelia gained worldwide recognition when he was announced the winner of the Emmy-nominated Bravo series Project Runway in 2006. After working as a production designer on commercials and music videos, the designer created his own label, Cosa Nostra, in 2003. Jeffrey was honored as a GENart New Guard Designer in 2004. Read more

Best-ever International Fashion and Leather

BIFF & BIL 2010, ASEAN Integration Textiles-Apparel-Leather set to drive ASEAN’s fashion industry on global stage

Thailand, Bangkok – 4 March 2010 – Organised by the Department of Export Promotion, Ministry of Commerce of Thailand, in collaboration with the private sector, Bangkok International Fashion Fair and Bangkok International Leather Fair 2010, BIFF & BIL 2010 is scheduled for April 1st to 4th at Challenger Hall 1 – 3, IMPACT Muang Thong Thani, Thailand. Read more

Laimböck Accessories introduces their new winter collection 2010/11 in a web shop and catalog.

NIEUW-VENNEP – Starting February 25^th 2010, Laimböck Accessories, one of the most important producers of winter accessories in Europe, introduces a brand new web shop and a pre-order catalog. 

To expand their successful web shop, Laimböck developed a whole new program for its business partners, which brings pre-ordering to a new level. You will find our brand new range of Laimböck leather gloves and some of our basics in textile.  Read more

Thailand and Japan Textile & Apparel Industries Join Hands to Develop New Fabrics and Apparels for Export to Japan under JTEPA Framework

Bangkok – The Thai textile and apparel industry is very enthusiastic about enhancing its export capability in response to rising competition and expanding trade opportunities raised by effective FTAs. A part of this move, the project “Textile and Apparel Development for Export to Japan under JTEPA Framework” run by The National Federation of Thai Textile Industries is making good progress, with many new and innovative developments in the textile and apparel industry to be on display at BIFF&BIL 2010 in April this year. 

Mr. Dej Pathanasethpong, Chairman of the National Federation of Thai Textile Industries, said: “Initiated under the Japan-Thailand Economic Partnership Agreement, or JTEPA, this project is mostly funded by Japan’s Ministry of Economy of Trade and Industry (METI) who has sent specialists to advise participating Thai manufacturers on marketing strategy, opportunity, strengths and weaknesses, fashion trends and manufacturing techniques. The specialists include Mr. Shigeru Furumiya, marketing specialist from Japan Textile Importer Association (JTIA), Prof. Tadao Takeuchi, fashion trend specialist from Bunka Fashion College and Mr. Akio Homma, dyeing and finishing specialist. Read more

Olivia Palermo at London Fashion Week

Star of the City,  Olivia Palermo stopped to chat with freelance fashion journalist Laura Beaney about her experience of London Fashion Week. And here are a brief interview with Olivia Palermo at London Fashion Week 20/02/2010.

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NEW DESIGNERS, MEET YOUR FUTURE CUSTOMERS

Little Birdie Links Emerging Designers And Shoppers Looking For Fashion From Fresh Talent

      Amid the abundance of cookie cutter malls, big box retailers, and fast fashion emporiums, there is a curious customer looking to discover something new. On the flip side, emerging designers can get lost among the larger labels and have trouble connecting with the public. Enter Little Birdie (http://www.shoplittlebirdie.com), a newsletter and e-commerce site that plays matchmaker between the two. 

      Every week, beginning January 4, Little Birdie members will receive a newsletter showcasing one up-and-coming designer of clothing or accessories. Designers are hand selected for originality, aesthetic, and quality, enabling members to find maximum fashion with minimal effort. Each newsletter contains personal histories, interviews, images, and videos – all of which help the consumer to relate to the designer on a personal level. If they like what they see, readers can click through to the Little Birdie Shop (http://shop.shoplittlebirdie.com) to make a purchase from the designer’s collection.  Read more

THE MAKEUP SHOW LA TO FEATURE

LOS ANGELES, CA (February 2010)–The Makeup Show LA is excited to announce a new Editorial Forum: From Concept to Cover Shot: Working in Editorial featuring LA, The Los Angeles Times Magazine, on Monday, March 1, 2010 from 1pm-2:30pm.

Join LA, Los Angeles Times Magazine Editor Nancie Clare and Creative Director Rip Georges for a unique panel presentation on the behind-the-cover creative process of working in print and multimedia, from concept to selecting the creative team to artistic direction and cover shot. Read more

BIFF & BIL 2010 Scheduled for 1 – 4 April 2010

The Department of Export Promotion (DEP), Ministry of Commerce of the Royal Thai Government has announced that BIFF & FIL 2010 – Bangkok International Fashion Fair and Bangkok International Leather Fair will be organized during 1 to 4 April this year at Challenger Hall 1 – 3, IMPACT Muang Thong Thani, Nontaburi, Thailand.   

Riding on the theme, Look East, the BIFF & BIL 2010   will be a vivid showcase of great potential of the ASEAN fashion industry, from upstream to downstream. The mega event will bring together the best fashions and accessories of the ASEAN region, capitalizing on hot new trends, signature styles, textiles and leather products supported by the synergy of local expertise and regional cooperation.   Read more

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