The Tampa Bay Rowdies of the North American Soccer League (NASL) have selected Admiral to be the club’s official sportswear and technical kit supplier starting with the 2013 season. Admiral is the world’s oldest soccer brand having supplied kits to England and Manchester United amongst others. The brand has a long history in North America having supplied many teams in the top professional leagues including the Tampa Bay Rowdies, Vancouver Whitecaps, and New York Cosmos. Currently Admiral sup

Crude oil prices had slumped 4.2% in the last week of October on concern over rising crude oil inventories in the US and concerns about Spain and tepid global demand limited gain for the US crude contract. However, prices would recover from the decline as supportive US economic data coupled with North Sea and Nigerian production problems yielded some relief to the slowdown. Ethylene markets would remain under pressure due to weak demand, and would no longer remain influenced by the rise in US

The oil markets received good support end of October after the US gross domestic product expanded at a 2% annual rate in the third quarter while Economists polled by Reuters expected growth a tad lower at 1.9%. Further, the conflict in Syria and associated violence in the region, along with the dispute over Iran's nuclear program, added support for crude ahead of the month end especially for Brent. In US, spot ethylene price was up on talks of unexpected shutdown at Exxon Mobil’s Baytown, Texa

The uptrend in benzene prices would continue to rise in November after gaining almost US$50 in October, but there is a possibility of these increases will translating into cost pressure on downstream segment. With raw material climbing, caprolactum settlers will push for a further US$100 in November in order to claw back some margin, but buyers will strongly resist such an increase. This more negative view is supported by the development in caprolactum spot prices which have increased only US$

The month-on-month increase is the second largest this year in October has pegged US benzene average spot price at US$1,453.89 a ton. October US benzene contract price was settled up US cents 20 cents from September at US cents 440 a gallon. In November, the chances of further rapid rise appear weak as downstream users have been seeing margins squeezing amid slow demand. In Europe too, benzene prices may inch up given the supply-demand imbalance. European CPL negotiations will continue with bu

Amschwand Sarcoma Cancer Foundation (ASCF) and event chairs Laura Arnold, Kelli Blanton and Jennifer Segal hosted the 2012 Catwalk for a Cure Gala and Fashion Show at Hotel ZaZa (Houston). The event generously underwritten by Saks Fifth Avenue since its inception honored Houstonian and sarcoma survivor Alexandra Knight. The runway show featured the Spring 2013 collection of designer Yigal Azrou?l. Guests and supporters bid on a number of items in a live auction while dining before the fashion

The former Spice Girl Victoria Posh Beckham has added another feather to her glorious cap by winning the prestigious title of Womenswear Designer of the Year at the esteemed 2012 WGSN Global Fashion Awards in London. The multi-faceted 36-year-old English singer-cum-fashion designer has beaten the likes of Alexander Wang, Christopher Kane and Jonathan Saunders, who were also nominated in the same award category. Other than Victoria, Kim Jones at Louis Vuitton has won the best menswear desig

From swirling layers of pastel chiffon to vibrant prints to molten metallics, Faviana’s Spring Prom Dresses 2013 line showcases some of the hottest looks plucked from the runway and the red carpet. Faviana head designer Shala Moradi not only keeps an eye on the latest trends, she keeps an ear tuned in to what her customer wants. "This year’s line of prom dresses is our most exciting collection yet," she says. "The variety of colors, fabrics, and beadwork give this season’s designs a high fash

The opening celebration will be held for the new Marimekko store in a prominent location in Helsinki city centre, on the corner of Keskuskatu and Aleksanterinkatu. The light, high-ceiling interior in an attractive old masonry building provides an excellent setting for impressive displays of products. The two-storey store has 180 square metres of space and it differs from all other Marimekko stores with its fashion-focused range. The range includes clothing, bags and accessories. "Helsinki cit