Andhra Pradesh Government is planning to set up a dedicated bank for handloom and textiles sector with initial investment of Rs 200 crore. “The bank will provide interest-free loans to handloom cooperative societies and weavers once set up,” Handlooms and Textiles Minister G Prasad Kumar told reporters today. He said Chief Minister N Kiran Kumar Reddy instructed officials of Department of Finance to release Rs 191 crore to clear the dues of handloom cooperative societies. The minister said

adidas NEO Label has appointed global phenomenon and POP/R&B superstar Justin Bieber as its style icon. To celebrate this partnership, teens worldwide can hunt down the superstar's exclusively customized NEO gold sneakers online in a bid to win a pair and meet Justin on tour. As NEO's new global style icon, Justin Bieber will inspire young consumers with the label's stylish and fresh teen looks through a two-year partnership until end-2014. As well as sporting his favorite NEO looks, Just

International media houses, press, buyers and fashion savvy guest witnessed the first ever Ghana Fashion & Design Week event with BlackBerry as principal sponsor at the Movenpick Hotel in Accra. After several months of planning, the organisers managed to put together a show that has placed Ghana on the fashion map with the rest of the world. Just like most fashion event technical hitches led to a slight late start on the day one, however, guests were pleased with the line-up of innovative de

Fullbeauty, a revolutionary plus size lingerie brand that is part of Redcats USA’s OneStopPlus Group, announced the launch of its new Comfort Choice Custom Fit Bra. The company has filed a US patent application to seek patent protection for this innovative product, the world’s first and only side-adjustable bra. The Custom Fit Bra is a major technology breakthrough by Comfort Choice, designed to adjust to a woman’s perfect band size on each side of the bra with convenient straps. The bra has

The eighth International Uzbek Cotton and Textile Fair began on October 17, 2012 at Uzexpocentre in Tashkent. Both domestic and overseas companies engaged in cotton and textile businesses are participating in the two-day fair. Samples of a wide variety of products from Uzbek light industry including cotton, cotton yarn, fabric, knitted garments and silk items are being displayed at the fair. The participants at the fair will have an opportunity to sign contracts for Uzbek cotton as well

The British Fashion Council (BFC) has announced eight of London’s brightest emerging menswear talents who will receive sponsorship from the designer support initiative, NEWGEN MEN sponsored by TOPMAN. The recipients for Autumn Winter 2013 are: Catwalk Sponsorship:Christopher Raeburn; Lee Roach (new); Shaun Samson (new); Sibling Presentation Sponsorship:Martine Rose; Matthew Miller Exhibition Sponsorship:Bunney; William Richard Green (new) All recipients will receive business support and

Holii Bags and Accessories unveiled their first landmark store in Kochi located at Abad Nucleus Mall, Kochi. This is 11thstore for the fashion and accessories brand in India. Continuing to build its unique brand presence in the country, the store spread across 330 sq. ft. possesses a vibe that is quintessentially Holii; rich Indian in a trendy contemporary feel. The store features Holii wide range of leather bags and accessories such as wallets, belts, bag jewellery, tote bags, clutches, e

Amelie Swimwear, an eco-conscious swim wear line that uses OEKO-TEX Standard 100 certified fabric, limiting the use of certain harmful chemicals, will sashay down the runway, during L.A. Fashion Weekend The sixteen piece collection, created by designer Andrea Abaunza, draws from her native Colombia's diverse ecosystems, landscapes, historic and archeological sites, its people and their cultures. Her prints were inspired by such natural wonders as the Rainbow Ameiva whose ombre skin is refl

For the first time in Toronto, men can shop at J.Crew. After the exclusion of the men’s line (much to shoppers dismay) at Yorkdale Shopping Centre, the newest J.Crew outpost in the Toronto Eaton Centre features all that the company has to offer. The iconic American brand has settled in to a 9,000 square foot space on the third floor (formerly Bebe), and has filled the space with blonde hardwood and knick-knacks. Mannequins dressed in multi-layered outfits (think preppy collars poking out fro