Acknowledging the challenging global market and economy, a recording-breaking number of 436 suppliers from 22 countries and regions, which is a 37.5% increase compared to 2010, will participate in this year’s fair, hoping to break into the robust Asian market, particularly, China. High international participation rate with pavilions from Asia and Europe The strong turnout of suppliers will showcase their latest products and technologies in 25,000 sqm of exhibition space, which is double

Former Tanzanian beauty queen Jokate Mwegelo has launched a clothing line under her very own lifestyle brand Kidoti. The qualified fashion designer-cum-model’s newly unveiled fashion line is scheduled to hit the stores next year under the catchy tagline – Define Your Beauty. The 2006 Mis Tanzania beauty pageant runner up’s collection would be a harmonious amalgamation of African traditional costumes and modern outfits created for both the genders. Jokate will highlight the intelligent,

The seventh edition of the annual Turkish fashion revelry, the Istanbul Fashion Week, concluded with an opulent dose of highly innovative apparel creations by the country’s 34 most popular fashion designers and five apparel brands. The four-day-long event was graced by brightly coloured, intricately detailed and chic sophisticated spring/summer 2013 outfits created by a line of Turkey’s famous designers, including Safak Tokur, Nihan Peker, Songül Cabaci, Ayhan Yetgin, Günseli Türkay and ?igde

Stepping into H2 2012, the economic situation in the EU further deteriorated. The European Commission announced July’s CPI at -20.3 for EU, lower than June’s -19.7, and -21.6 for the Eurozone, down from June’s -19.8. In the meantime, the unemployment rate continued to increase. In June, the unemployment rate of EU-27 hit 10.4 percent, while that of the Eurozone arrived at 11.2 percent, both up 0.1 percentage points from May. In July, China’s textile and apparel export to EU amounted to $5.5

Cotton yarn markets recovered a bit in Asia, though trading sentiment was sporadic and thinner than the pre-holiday condition in China. Some mills that were in short positions raised prices, while a few ones cut offers. Supported by cost, most spinning mills were ready to lift offers despite limited orders. 32s yarn and 40s yarn made from a high proportion of high quality cotton held stable amid healthy trading sentiment. Polyester spun yarn prices were flat this week in Asia although they fol

Cotton futures in New York were pushed down by US government report terming the bleakest crop in decades. Traders saw little to support prices with a record surplus expected in the marketing year to end-July 2013 and US producers preparing to sell their crops ahead of the harvest. On the ICE, December futures contract dropped 0.2% week on week. The Cotlook A index was also down US cents 1.45 while the China Cotton Index gained 12 yuan a ton. In Pakistan, cotton markets witnessed increase in li

Following the success of the special edition ‘India Exclusive’ bags over the last three years, Gucci is pleased to announce the launch of a luxurious evening bag for India. An elegant rectangular clutch in a deep copper Anaconda skin, the bag sports a leather tassel detail with a zippered pull, while the light gold hardware and hanging Horsebit expresses understated brand iconicity. Made with exceptional Gucci craftsmanship, this bespoke bag is the perfect accessory for the upcoming weddin

Clothes, shoes, bags and belts will get a new lease on life, through reuse, as thousands of residents in the Newtown Township and Newtown Borough begin a pilot curbside textile-recycling program. All of this easy-greenness is due to an innovative new agreement between industry leaders Community Recycling, locally based textile recycler, and George Leck and Son Inc., also DBA Leck Waste Services, a family owned and operated waste hauling company. About 3,000 households will have the ability to

Karl Lagerfeld headed to London to launch the Chanel Little Black Jacket Exhibit, and subjected himself to an interview with London’s Chanel 4 news. Instead of chit-chatting about tweed coats, the journalist decided to ask the Kaiser if he feels a sense of responsibility to design clothing for healthier looking models. Karl’s answer is a definitive no. “I’m sorry to say it’s a subject that I consider on the bar of ridiculous for several reasons. The story with anorexic girls–nobody works with