New fashion show brings a touch of glamour to Dubai [ AME Info ] Feb 09, 2008  International fashion brands will premier some of their latest eyewear collections at Vision-X Dubai 2008, the region's premier business platform and conference for the optical and ophthalmic industry. Read More ...

Fashion Watch makes a comeback [ The Daily Tribune ] Feb 10, 2008  Fashion is committed to change and new ideas. Fashion cant remain stagnant, says icon of Philippine fashion design Inno Sotto. Innos career is indeed peppered with innovations, proving that this designer does practice what he preaches. Read More ...

Spanish fashion stores told to shape up after women undergo mass measurement [ Times Online ] Feb 10, 2008  Scientists have confirmed what millions of women know already: the fashion industry does not make clothes to fit them. Read More ...

Conran charms London fashion with bright tights [ Reuters ] Feb 11, 2008  British designer Jasper Conran sent models sashaying down the catwalk on Monday in sculpted dresses set off with bright emerald, clementine and pink carnation tights. Read More ...

Final five reach the end of the Runway at Fashion Week [ USA Today ] Feb 11, 2008  Victoria Beckham has a passion for fashion. So it made perfect sense for Posh, one-fifth of the Spice Girls quintet, to be a guest judge on Bravo's Project Runway, which taped its finale fashion show Friday at Fashion Week. The two-part conclusion of the popular design competition will air Feb. 27 and March 5. Read More ...

Global market review of active sportswear and athletic footwear forecasts to 2014 [ just-style ] Feb 11, 2008  With growth in these apparel sectors being very much marketing-driven, 2008 is an important year for the active sportswear and athletic footwear industry. Read More ...

London fashion week turns serious [ Guardian Unlimited ] Feb 10, 2008  Life & style: Prime minister's wife opens sober fashion week dominated by mainstream British retailers Read More ...

World Industries Partners with Dynasty Apparel Industries for Young Mens & Boys Apparel [ Centre Daily Times ] Feb 08, 2008  World Industries has partnered with apparel manufacturer Dynasty Apparel Industries to launch a young men's and boys apparel program. World Industries apparel will round out its existing business in skateboards, footwear, snow products and accessories already in the market. Read More ...

Hemp Fabric Goes High Fashion [ PR Newswire ] Feb 11, 2008  Top Couture Designers Use Hemp Eco-Fabrics for New York Fashion Week Read More ...

Levin sewing school opened to fill shortage [ NZPA ] Feb 10, 2008  A group of 21 textile and apparel companies mainly from Horowhenua and Kapiti Coast has set up a sewing school in Levin to help cope with an industry shortage of skilled workers. Read More ...