GOLDWIN Inc. announced that its high performance compression wear brand, 'C3fit' will be available for purchase at sporting goods retailer 'Paragon Sports' in New York City starting this November. In addition, C3fit will be launching its newest products prior to the world market for the first time at 'Paragon Sports' as well as at a major running event, taking these opportunities to increase brand awareness amongst runners in the U.S. C3fit is a compression wear brand born in Japan 2009 de

The increase in manufacturing costs has taken a toll on Indian apparel exports, according to traders. They say the increase in production cost in the Indian apparel industry has led to a reduced demand for Indian garments in overseas markets and it has opened up new clothing exports opportunities for countries like Bangladesh, Indonesia, Vietnam, Turkey and Mexico. According to the statistics released by the Apparel Export Promotion Council (AEPC), Indian apparel exports fell by 7.2 perce

IHKIB, the apparel exporters association based in Turkey’s capital Istanbul, has unveiled a website to act as a meeting point for exporters, buying offices and suppliers. The association has created the website styleturkish.com, in collaboration with the UN Millennium Development Goals Achievement Fund and the Istanbul Development Agency. The new website provides information and offers services like new, reports and e-learning activities. The purpose of the portal is to increase visibil

Bloom’s NEW 100% luxurious cotton lollipop bedding range is now available - offering baby a soft, natural and healthy sleeping environment with a colourful and retro twist. The vibrant retro pattern is available in three colours – Bermuda Blue, Frost Grey or Rosy Pink, (with the fitted sheet also available in Henna Brown). The new range of soft and sumptuous bedding consists of a fitted sheet set, cot bumper and comforter - all made from 100% cotton. The light-weight low-density padding in

Vivienne Westwood, the famous English fashion designer and businesswoman, has come forward in support of the disgraced WikiLeaks editor-in-chief and founder Julian Assange by creating a radical unisex T-shirt named 'I'm Julian Assange'. The Australian-born, 41-year-old Assange’s whistle-blowing controversial website WikiLeaks has enraged many governments and political figures worldwide by publishing secret information, news leaks and several other classified documents. He has sought diplo

With fashionable plus size clothing made in Britain being difficult to find, UZERA has become a pioneer in offering womens hoodies in plus sizes. Offering a wide range of colors and designs, UZERA sells hoodies and T-shirts up to sizes XL for women and even XXL for men. Many plus size customers from across the globe find plus size clothing generally unflattering, but UZERA states clearly that casual clothing must be nothing but chic, no matter the size of the customer. The brand's founder and

The ‘kountdown’ has started as U.S. reality TV stars the Kardashians prepare to take over London next week. For the first time ever, the three sisters – Kourtney, Kim and Khloé – will be in the UK to celebrate the launch of their hotly anticipated clothing line Kardashian Kollection, available exclusively at Dorothy Perkins. Party with the Kardashians! Khloé, Kim and Kourtney will be in London for the UK launch of their Kardashian Kollection next week And the girls are hosting a glamor

Yet another Brandix factory, Brandix Casualwear Ltd., - Giritale, has been accorded an 'Eco Factory Attribute' by Marks & Spencer (M&S), in recognition of its achievements in environmental sustainability and preservation. Strategically making use of its natural surroundings, Brandix's Giritale plant secured the M&S Eco Factory Attribute awarded under the latter's 'Plan A' initiative, by significantly reducing its emissions and consumption of resources. Overall energy consumptio

AW12 sees Topman launch a series of collections of premium suiting. Each collection has been designed using only the finest quality fabrics and cut to create a luxurious and premium finish and aesthetic. The collections are; Topman's take on traditional Harris Tweed; Made in England where all cloth is woven and manufactured in the UK; and the inaugural Super Premium collection which uses the finest Italian fabrics to give a bespoke and luxurious feel and finish. This season Topman introduces

With the motto of "WashiON", ISKO invited all the important players in the denim field to step forward into fashion. Following the success of the May session at ISKOTECA, and the latest edition of the washing seminar, held in July at CREATIVE ROOM, the event got even more effective with the creative ideas of Clariant, the chemical supplier company; Tonello Lab, the industrial washing and treatment machine manufacturer, and Everest, the northern Italy laundry specialist. With the presence of E