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

Birthed from two decades of travel through Asia and Europe, The Tailored Nest now brings globally-sourced Dutch wax textiles to the wholesale market through its wide selection of vibrant bedding and home furnishings. These one-of-a-kind pieces layer easily into any decor to achieve an eclectic blend of traditional, modern, and exotic. This unique company offers retailers and customers the opportunity to honor the legacy of traditional techniques while supporting fair trade principles that sus

Gov. Jay Nixon visited Senath to recognize Charles Parker, co-owner of Parker & Jones Cotton Farm, with the Governor's Award for Agricultural Achievement, which honors outstanding farmers, growers and processors for their work with agricultural commodities and their communities. "Agriculture has always been, and will always be, the heart of Missouri's economy, and farmers like Charles Parker are the reason why," Gov. Nixon said. "Missouri farmers not only clothe the world, they create job

Pakistan added 1.8 million spindles and 3,179 shuttle-less looms in the textile sector since 2005, against 6.2 million spindles and 21,850 shuttle-less looms in Bangladesh, according to official statistics. Bangladesh now has three-fourth spinning capacity and a higher weaving capacity than Pakistan. The drying up of investment in basic textile is playing havoc with the local textile sector, which is still the most efficient among the South Asian countries according to Werner, a globally ren