Indian fashion industry splits [ rediff.com ] Sep 15, 2008  Even as the split in the fashion industry has shown designers and organisers dividing loyalties between two industry bodies for the forthcoming fashion season beginning this month, for models it spells a bonanza with more opportunities. Read More ...

Jones Apparel Group Rolls Out Multiple e-Commerce Storefronts [ State College Centre Daily ] Sep 15, 2008  Demandware, developer of the only enterprise-class on-demand ecommerce platform, today announced that Jones Apparel Group has launched two online storefronts on Demandware, Easy Spirit and Nine West. These e-commerce sites are the first to go live on Demandware, with additional sites, including Jones New York, Anne Klein and Bandolino planned for later this year and in 2009. Read More ...

This week's Fashion Week a very timely lift [ Scoop.co.nz ] Sep 14, 2008  Auckland's fashionable district of Newmarket says this week's Air New Zealand Fashion Week is like a bright ray on light on the horizon for many retailers and designers. Read More ...

Size zero returns to Fashion week? [ ITN via Yahoo! UK ] Sep 15, 2008  Size zero models could be returning to the catwalks of London Fashion Week. Read More ...

At Fashion Week, the drinks are on her [ The New Zealand Herald ] Sep 15, 2008  A very stylish drinks trolley dispensed the essential bubbles at a glitzy party after the official opening of Air New Zealand Fashion Week last night. Read More ...

India's rival fashion weeks vie for business [ AFP via Yahoo! News ] Sep 15, 2008  India's faction-ridden and highly competitive fashion industry is getting ready for four rival fashion weeks this season to showcase the country's talent, designers say. Read More ...

Bangalore a global fashion hub? [ Business Standard ] Sep 16, 2008  ... business opportunities for manufacturers, sellers and designers; an excellent platform for students to get hands-on experience in the fashion industry. ... Read More ...

RLM Launches FashionManager Concept-to-Consumer Software Solution [ Emediawire ] Sep 17, 2008  ... its latest end-to-end business software solution designed specifically for the apparel, footwear, accessories, and other fashion-related industries. ... Read More ...

Juki heads to Kerala to explore opportunities in apparel industry [ Fibre2fashion.com ] Sep 9, 2008  While talking to the reporters, Mr Katsumi Nihei, Managing Director of the Company stated, 'Kerala has high growth potential in the apparel industry and we ... Read More ...

Edward Sexton presented his fall 2008 collection [ Fashion Office ] September 4, 2008  The individual wears the clothing; the clothing doesn't wear the individual ... Read More ...

Vietnam to monitor hot apparel exports to US [ Thanh Nien Daily ] Sep 14, 2008  The official from the Ministry of Industry and Trade, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said makers of hot apparel items would have to apply directly for ... Read More ...

Specialty Apparel, Footwear, Restaurant and Hardlines Companies to ... [ MarketWatch ] Sep 16, 2008  ... MTD Products; Adam O'Hara, Subway Franchise Advertising Fund Trust; and Mike Metcalfe, a 30-year shoe industry veteran, recently retired from Clarks. ... Read More ...

The Ailing Textile Industry [ THISDAY ] Sep 16, 2008  African prints such as those from Senegal and Ghana have somehow seem to come with a superior fashion statement. Nigeria has been reduced to a dumping ... Read More ...

Vietnam Leaps becoms the USA's Second Largest Apparel Supplier [ Textile Treasure ] Sep 5, 2008  Vietnam's new found strength was helped by a leap of almost 28 % as US imports from the country hit US$ 1.5 bn ... Read More ...

Dubai Fashion Week announes Spring/Summer 2009 edition [ AME Info ] Sep 17, 2008  ... of Dubai Fashion Week, which aims to establish Dubai's position in the global fashion industry and promote the regional fashion design industry. ... Read More ...

Warring fashionistas have designs on whole world [ Times Online ] Sep 16, 2008  With its fashion industry in disarray, India started its first haute couture week last night in an attempt to spotlight its rich tailoring tradition and ... Read More ...

Sri Lanka's Economic Growth Unexpectedly Accelerates [ Bloomberg ] Sep 17, 2008  The apparel industry appears to have peaked. The Central Bank of Sri Lanka has maintained its benchmark repurchase rate at 10.5 percent for 19 straight ... Read More ...

Zobha Fitness Apparel Launches New Maternity Line [ PR Web ] Sep 17, 2008  Careful attention to detail in construction and fit gives Zobha maternity apparel industry-leading performance, never before seen in the maternity fitness ... Read More ...

Colorants are formulated for synthetic leather. [ ThomasNet Industrial News Room ] Sep 17, 2008  Milliken Chemical is showcasing ViviTint colorants and applications in Booth 419 at the Northwest Apparel and Footwear Materials Show. ... Read More ...

Designers of High Fashion Enter the Age of High Tech [ New York Times ] Sep 8, 2008  He logged onto Stylesight, a subscription-based trend forecasting Web site for the fashion industry. Mr. Zani browsed through photos, articles, ... Read More ...
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Backstage at London Fashion Week [ BBC News ] Sep 17, 2008  Despite the on-going row that surrounds the fashion industry about under-weight models, model Rebecca Chandler, insists she does eat. ... Read More ...

75 designers and 13 sponsors to be a part of LFW'09 [ Merinews ] Sep 17, 2008  Anil Chopra said, We, at Lakmé ashion Week, feel that our philosophy of integrating Indian fashion into the global fashion industry, thus redefining ... Read More ...

Animal-Friendly Accessories [ Forbes ] Sep 16, 2008  Unfortunately, the fashion industry still has a long way to go when it comes to embracing synthetics. While the mass market has embraced faux skins and furs ... Read More ...