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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

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

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

SideRACK.net – Launches their online clothing website

On December 4, 2009 sideRACK.net was launched, a new concept online retail store offering sales, rentals, and custom orders on designer products.

Cristina Montesinos, the creator of sideRACK.net, came up with this non-traditional concept in (as a) result of how the recession had affected her career and her closet. Months earlier, prior to sideRACK’s launch, she had been laid off from her position as a Designer at a small Fashion firm due to the company’s closing. After this great misfortune, she found herself in a position of uncertainty, the only thing she knew for sure was that she loved to work and purchase from young designer fashion brands, and that was the sector that was being hit the hardest in the current recession. Read more

Graduate launches online fashion boutique

TaraLacey  Recent fashion graduate is set to launch new online fashion boutique called TaraLacey in February 2010. The boutique will sell a selection of both new and established womenswear brands from all over the world.

After graduating from London College of Fashion in June 2009, Tara Cowland, 23 started creating her own fashion business from her bedroom. With a degree in Fashion Promotion and numerous fashion related work placements, including Stella McCartney, Bluewater Management and Conde Nast she hopes to create the ultimate online shopping experience for women, as well as encouraging women to dress for themselves. Read more

FASHIONISTA UNIVERSITY

www.fashionistauniversity.com, a whole new kind of education for the up-and-coming trendsetters of the fashion world.  We would love for you to spread the word and let all the teens, tweens and of course parents know about this amazing program by covering on your site and would gladly send you additional information or photos should you need.

 Starting this January, middle-school through college-aged students will have the opportunity to take a variety of “Saturday’s only”-seven week, hands on courses where they will learn the ins and outs of the fashion business including design, publicity, wardrobe styling/costume design, event planning, jewelry/accessory design and more. Run by fashion designers Kathlin Argiro and Courtney Zellmer and Publicity guru Gwen Wunderlich-Smith, Fashionista University gives students a Project Runway meets Gossip Girl real world approach, with celebrity, editor and guest designer appearances as well as access to fashion shows, showroom events, publishing houses, TV stations and more! Fashionista University provides tools teens need to turn their dreams into a reality and break in to the world of fashion with opportunities and experiences beyond anything they ever imagined.  Read more

THE ENTIRE ALICE + OLIVIA COLLECTION IS NOW JUST A CLICK AWAY

New York, NY –December 3, 2009 – Fashion house alice + olivia announces today the much-anticipated launch of it’s first-ever e-commerce boutique, www.aliceandolivia.com, on December 2, 2009. The site will allow consumers to view the entire alice + olivia collection including items exclusively online.

What will make this e-commerce unique is that site will serve as a window into the world of alice + olivia and will allow people the chance to experience the creative process of designer and founder, Stacey Bendet. Not only will the entire selection of current pieces be available to purchase, but the blog and twitter sections will provide visitors with constant updates on the design team’s work for upcoming seasons. A weekly email of Stacey’s current picks and behind-the-scenes video of the creative process will create a distinctive experience for consumers. The new site will allow customers the chance to get up close and personal with their favorite fashion brand in a fresh and innovative way. Read more

Northern Virginia Fashion Week 2010

Alexandria, VA – The second annual Northern Virginia Fashion Week (NOVAFW) is scheduled to take place March 21 – March 27, 2010 in Alexandria, VA. The week long spectacle of events will continue to support Northern Virginia, and surrounding areas, as an unrecognized fashion Mecca by promoting fashion businesses, highlighting fashion trends and supporting students in their pursuit to make a name for themselves within the fashion industry. Fashion Week is designed to give patrons and industry-insiders an eagle eye view of the most sophisticated styles that Northern Virginia has to offer, and opens their minds to a new and creative dynasty building in this region.
 
The city of Alexandria, the event partner, will serve as the venue for the Fall Fashion Week by hosting the weeklong event at their chic Waterfront Park in Old Town Alexandria, VA, including the Lupus Foundation Charity Gala; designer showcases and other private events will be held under the main tent. Having the event at Waterfront Park, which is filled with elegant boutiques, fine dining, arts and antique shops and more, will allow visitors to the fashion week to browse local shops and bringing thousands of customers to view their products and services.  Also, by being backed by the city of Alexandria, NOVAFW has to opportunity to bring in buyers and tourists from around the world, exposing all to the world of fashion and what NOVAFW has to offer to a more international community.
 
Because staff and Board members of NOVAFW are directly affected by Lupus through family members, NOVAFW thought of no better way to be a leader in finding a cure than to dedicate its proceeds to the Lupus Foundation of America to help aide them in their continuing efforts to conduct on-going research for a cure.
 
In setting the stage for the upcoming Fall Fashion Week, NOVAFW has revamped its Web site that allows visitors to donate to Lupus and read about the latest happenings during fashion week. NOVAFW has already increased awareness about the Lupus Foundation of America by supporting the organization and allowing donors to use the website as a means to donate money to the organization.  Also on the website, NOVAFW, is a leader in the area informing the general public about what it means to be Fair-Trade and helping people learn about reducing their carbon footprint with easy steps on how to become more eco-friendly.  Advance Access to exclusive designer shows such as Karen Millen, Andrew Norwell, Tashia Senn, Tsyndyma, Natalia Sanz, Greg Taylor and Alek Risimnic is now made available until the beginning of January.
 
Although similar events groups designers together, decreasing the opportunity to increase the designer’s own brand awareness and clientele, NOVAFW has always given designers the opportunity to showcase their brand exclusively, helping them get noticed more easily and develop business relationships after their fashion show.
 
In their continuing effort to support the up-and-coming designers of tomorrow, educational designer shows will be offered to students from the area’s fashion schools as a part of the student initiative. This initiative will jump start the Student Scholarship program. Because NOVAFW highly supports the designers of tomorrow, the event also gives Fashion Departments from surrounding schools in DC, MD, and VA a chance to see how their hard work and determination is put into effect in a business perspective.
 
A few supporters of the upcoming NOVAFW include the WDCW 50 TV, Northern Virginia Magazine, Falls Church News Press, and DC Professionals in the City. Businesses that are interested in becoming a corporate sponsor should contact Kim Jeffrey, at 1-800-900-7501, ext 47, sponsors@novafashionweek.com.

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