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Cavendish brand mixes 20s & 60s in collection
Brazilian textile and Apparel Industry Association (ABIT) say, without any specific theme, the Cavendish brand mixes references from the 20s and 60s in a collection highlighted by dresses and skirts....more
by Textile Intelligence
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Marzotto group to integrate Guabello's operation
Italy based textile firm Marzotto is integrating its up market woollen fabrics manufacturer Guabello following the demerger of the clothing operations by forming Valentino Fashion Group....more
by Textile Intelligence
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Tommy Hilfiger’s finally settles on a suitable suitor
After searching for several months for a suitor, Tommy Hilfiger on 30th Dec embraced the same private equity firm that two years ago helped buy out fellow U.S. design icon Calvin Klein. Tommy Hilfiger Corp. said, it had accepted a US$ 1.6 billion cash tak...more
by Textile Intelligence
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Preppy makes a come back
"Spring 2006 is about celebrating 20 years of fresh American style. Today a new revolution of fashion is taking place in front of our eyes. It is all about the unpretentious, carefree lifestyle we call the New Confidence. The collection is about a great m...more
by Textile Intelligence
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India: A conspiracy called fashion forecasting
There is a conspiracy running in the name of fashion forecasting, where it is decided much in advance what the person will wear in the coming season....more
by Textile Intelligence
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Ashish Soni to promote 'Incredible India' at New York Fashion Week
Indian fashion designer Ashish Soni is gearing up to promote "Incredible India" in his first outing at the New York Fashion Week (NYFW) next month....more
by Textile Excellence
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Calvin Klein in licensing deal with G-III Appare
calvin klein Inc, a wholly owned subsidiary of Phillips-Van Heusen Corporat ion announced that it has entered into a strategic licensing agreement with G-III apparel Group Ltd., for women's better suits in the United States, Canada, and Mexico....more
by Textile Excellence
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Calvin Klein in licensing deal with G-III Appare
Calvin Klein Inc, a wholly owned subsidiary of Phillips-Van Heusen Corporat ion announced that it has entered into a strategic licensing agreement with G-III apparel Group Ltd., for women's better suits in the United States, Canada, and Mexico....more
by Textile Excellence
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AAFA announces trade mission visit to India
The American Apparel and Footwear Association announced that it will be taking a footwear trade mission to India this fall, and that Killick Datta, owner and chairman of GBMI (Global Brand Marketing, Inc. -- Pony, Nautica, XOXO, Dry Shod, Diesel, and Mecc...more
by Textile Excellence
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A new approach to men's underwear by Delta Galil.
The comfort factor is primary when it comes t under garments. Delat Galil Industries Ltd with its new brand of under garments for men can take pride in providing with the best patented line of briefs for men of various body shapes and ages. Prime concern...more
by Textile Excellence
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Stella McCartney's collection for H&M to hit stores in November
On November 10, the highly anticipated Stella McCartney for H&M autumn 2005 collection will hit approximately 400 H&M stores in 22 countries...more
by Textile Excellence
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Ashish Soni offers contemporary India at New York Fashion Week
In a flurry of black and white arranged around a core of vibrant colours, Ashish Soni offered a slice of youthful, contemporary India at the New York Fashion...more
by Textile Excellence
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Bombay Rayon Fashions plans IPO
Bombay Rayon Fashions Ltd has chalked out an expansion plan involving an investment of Rs 161 crore....more
by Textile Intelligence
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Indian Handloom sector in limelightdue to increase in global demand.
The demand for Handloom in the global is market is increasing sharply, also this situation is without any comptetition from other countries. In respect of this emerging trend the Handloom sector in the country has set its eye on US$ 50 billion exports by...more
by Textile Excellence
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USA: Beyonce signs G-III Apparel Group
Beyonce and Tina Knowles have announced that The House of Dereon has signed a licensing agreement with G-III Apparel Group, Ltd. to collaborate on the design, marketing and distribution...more
by Textile Intelligence
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Italy's Miroglio forms a JV with Elegant Prosper
Italian clothing company Miroglio Group has entered into a Joint Venture (JV) agreement with Chinese women's wear manufacturer Elegant Prosper......more
by Textile Excellence
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India: Exclusive Classic Polo launched in Bangalore
A new Classic Polo store spread over 1,400 square feet has been inaugurated on Bangalore's Brigade Road......more
by Textile Excellence
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India: Sugan Trends plans additional 'Special Editions' stores
Sugan Trends, a wing of Chennai-based S&Y Mills Ltd is planning to open additional 10 outlets of its multi brand men's retail outlets branded 'Special Editions'......more
by Textile Excellence
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India: DHL - CIAe holds 5th International Fashion Awards Nite in Mumbai
Committed to its task of honouring the best of apparel & Fashion Industry, the Confederation of Indian apparel Exporters (CIAe) together with DHL had organized its 5th International Fashion Awards Nite......more
by Aditi Gangavkar
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India: Madura Garments launch ‘Intelligent Garment’
Madura Garments has launched 'Intelligent Garment' under its premium corporate brand, Van Heusen.......more
by Textile Excellence
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India: Benetton plans to introduce 12 new stores by 2007
Benetton would spice up its mega-store strategy in India......more
by Textile Excellence
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India: Cavin Cally to begin 250 outlets in 2 years
Chennai-based men's apparel company, Cavin Cally Fashions (India) Pvt Ltd., would soon extend its product range into 'men's complete lifestyle range'......more
by Textile Excellence
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Kenyan national dress launched
At an unusual fashion show held in Kenya last fortnight, the country's VIPs walked down the ramp to launch the country's national dress......more
by Textile Excellence
View more news from [ Nairobi ] [ Kenya ]

Lebanon: Beirut to become Middle East’s fashion hub
Beirut is Middle East’s fashion capital in the making, or so it seemed, at the region’s first Fashion Week that ended last weekend.......more
by Textile Excellence
View more news from [ Beirut ] [ Lebanon ]

Lebanon: Beirut to become Middle East’s fashion hub
Beirut is Middle East’s fashion capital in the making, or so it seemed, at the region’s first Fashion Week that ended last weekend.......more
by Textile Excellence
View more news from [ Beirut ] [ Lebanon ]

Malaysia to host first Muslim Women’s Fashion Conference in December ‘04
Malaysia would host the first-ever International Muslim Women’s’ Fashion Conference on 2nd and 3rd December 2004......more
by Textile Excellence
View more news from [ Kuala Lumpur ] [ Malaysia ]

Sara Lee keen to increase sourcing from India
The US$6.5 billion Sara Lee Branded Apparel is looking at India as a key sourcing destination as well as a potentially huge market for its brands......more
by Textile Excellence
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Tommy Hilfiger to reposition its NEW York units
In a bid to promote productivity, Tommy Hilfiger has decided to bring its New-York City based design, production, merchandising and marketing units under one roof......more
by Textile Excellence
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Maral would supply ladies knitwear to M&S
Maral Overseas has bagged a contract to supply ladies' knitwear to Marks and Spencer (M&S)......more
by Textile Excellence
View more news from [ Noida ] [ India ]

Versace to make SA debut through CTFW
Versace, the renowned international fashion house, has decided to enter South African market through the upcoming Cape Town Fashion Week (CTWF)......more
by Textile Excellence
View more news from [ Cape Town ] [ South Africa ]

Kmart hopes to woo kids with its back-to-school clothing line
Troy – Kmart Holding Corp., in a new attempt to connect with the fashion-conscious kids is launching a new back-to-school clothing line......more
by Textile Excellence
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Adidas looks forward to expansion in India
Adidas hopes to bring its Indian segment up to par with others in Asia by opening 30-60 stores......more
by Textile Excellence
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Korea: Apparel center for “silver” citizens set up
To cater to the fashion conscious senior citizens of Korea, a new apparel center has been opened in Seongnam......more
by Textile Excellence
View more news from [ Seoul ] [ South Korea ]

India: Mattel Toys launches ‘Barbie Concept Store’ at Pantloons
Mattel Toys (I) Pvt Ltd have launched ‘The Barbie Fantasy Tales Princess Collection' and a first of its kind ‘Barbie Concept Store’ at Pantloons in Mumbai....more
by Vikas Srivastava
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Fashion retailer H & M’s profits booming
Swedish fashion retailer Hennes and Mauritz posted encouraging results for the first quarter of fiscal 2003-2004....more
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Upbeat consumer spending in U.S. benefiting sourcing companies
Textile and apparel sourcing companies in Hong Kong and China that buys for US based retailers and clothing manufacturers are enjoying huge growth......more
by Textile Intelligence
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Arab World: the second largest market for children's apparel globally and booming more!
Kids have emerged as one of the most important consumer category for apparel in the Arab World and demand is growing......more
by Textile Intelligence
View more news from [ Dubai ] [ United Arab Emirates ]

Designer clothing’s to target consumers with low price tag this spring!
Department stores are expecting to regain some of its lost high end fashion conscious customers with this new plan of low price tags....more
by Textile Intelligence
View more news from [ Paris ] [ France ]

Lacoste launches a new flagship store in Mumbai
Lacoste, the Premium French Apparel brand has opened its new International format ‘Flagship’ store at Phoenix Mills, Mumbai....more
by Aditi Gangavkar
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Calvin Klein to introduce new line of women’s wear
A new line of women’s under the Calvin Klein (CK) label would hit the stores in spring 2005, said a recent company statement...more
by Textile Excellence
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Bangkok’s Fashion Extravaganza 2004
The 2 km stretch of Sukhumvit Road in Bangkok was transformed into a catwalk for the huge fashion show the ‘Bangkok fashion City Extravaganza -2004’ organised on February 15th.....more
by Textile Excellence
View more news from [ Bangkok ] [ Thailand ]

J C Penny to source apparel from India
As per its plans to make India as its major apparel sourcing hub, senior officials from the global retail chain major JC Penny would hold meetings......more
by Textile Excellence
View more news from [ New Delhi ] [ India ]

Elastane producer Hyosung enters into agreement with Pompea hosiery
Italian hosiery giant Pompea has decided to make Korean elastane producer Hyosung, its main supplier of spandex yarn....more
by Textile Excellence
View more news from [ Seoul ] [ South Korea ]

ITALY: Benetton to source from Bulgaria’s Marena
Italian fashion group Benetton has entered into a contract with the Bulgarian apparel manufacturer Marena for manufacture of 1,00,000 light jackets......more
by Textile Excellence
View more news from [ Rome ] [ Italy ]

New marketing head for Gap brand
Jeff Jones has been chosen as Gap Inc.’s new Exceutive Vice President, Marketing for the company’s flagship Gap brand......more
by Textile Excellence
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Ingeo in Versace’s Autumn/Winter collection
Ingeo – a Cargill Dow’s innovation would soon be used in Versace Sport’s Autumn/Winter 2004 collection....more
by Textile Excellence
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GAP veteran joins Kmart
John Goodman, a former GAP executive with 11 years of invaluable experience will now assist Kmart......more
by Textile Excellence
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NIFT’s Design Collection 2003 – A fashion delight
Glamour was undoubtedly at its best at the Design collection 2003 – the first ever graduation show of the NIFT’s FDIT (Fashion Design and Information Technology)......more
by Aditi Gangavkar
View more news from [ Mumbai ] [ India ]

Govt planning Indian fashion week on foreign shores
Encouraged by the success of Lakme India Fashion Week with Liberty, the government has planned to organise its own fashion events in Paris and Milan......more
by Textile Excellence
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