Fashion designer Giorgio Armani is taking direct control of his sales business in Britain to improve efficiency in the retail sector, which has become a revenue-spinner for luxury makers amid economic turmoil. Armani said in a statement on Tuesday he had agreed to take control of his UK wholesale and retail business from long-term retail partner Club 21 after 23 years of cooperation. The 1.8-billion-euro Armani empire is among top luxury makers that have moved to manage their businesses in

German sportswear company Puma announced a range of biodegradable shoes and clothes on Monday, seeking to lead in protecting nature as it tries to catch up with rivals Nike and Adidas in sales. The company, praised by United Nations reports as a corporate leader in trying to limit environmental damage, also said it would widen its accounting for the costs of its air pollution, greenhouse gases, waste, land and water use. "We have decided that sustainability is a mega-trend," chief executiv

In October, Shanghai will once again be the center of the Lingerie universe! EUROVET, Worldwide leader in lingerie and swimwear trade shows, will bring its unique, international style and fifty years of industry know-how to China for the 8th annual edition of SHANGHAI MODE LINGERIE, shining a bright, global spotlight on Brands. With the acquisition of the CURVE lingerie trade shows in the U.S., EURO VET confirms its role as a key worldwide partner for Lingerie and Swim brands in their internatio

White House hopeful Mitt Romney on Monday delivered a scathing attack on America's failure to lead the world at a time of upheaval, in particular in the Middle East, under the stewardship of President Barack Obama. The Republican presidential nominee was seen trying to draw a sharp contrast with the incumbent just as there are only 29 days left before the November 6 election. In a speech at the Virginia Military Institute, the former governor of Massachusetts asserted that the attacks on U

Ten months after designing lingerie to lift women out of poverty, Cherie Amie co-founders Ryan Schuette and Tara Smith celebrated their Indiegogo drive to raise $15,000 with a small crowd in late August. Their 45-day crowd-funding campaign—which included a lingerie launch party, three fundraising soirees, two live-stream boudoir photography shoots, and late-night emails to friends and family—ended at 12 a.m. Pacific Standard Time with a dramatic 48-hour rally to $15,250. "We're so thrilled

Growth may fall to 7.7 percent this year on the back of weak exports and slow investment, but a major stimulus is unlikely amid inflation concerns, the World Bank said on Monday. The growth forecast, the lowest this decade, was 0.5 percentage points lower than an estimate made by the Washington-based lender in April. The World Bank also lowered China's growth forecast in 2013 to 8.1 percent, from 8.6 percent. The global lender expects developing economies in East Asia to grow slower.

IntelliSkin, the world’s best performance-enhancing apparel brand clinically proven to improve posture, recovery and overall well-being, has added new men’s and women’s styles to its collection in time for the fall and winter months: Introducing the IntelliSkin Long Sleeve Foundation and Eve shirts. Launching exclusively at , the IntelliSkin Long Sleeve Foundation and Eve compliment the popular t-shirt, V-Tee and sports bra designs, providing a warm base layer option for working out, travelin

You'll want to strip down to virtually nothing to cool off after you view Bare Necessities' new digital catalog for Chantelle. This digital experience is one like you've never experienced before. It will turn the heat up this fall, and it's all thanks to the oh-so sexy styles that are featured. This catalog is a fashion bombshell, photographed in a retro pin-up style that has to be seen to be believed. Like a good film noir, there is a story to tell about the Chantelle Woman. "She lives in fu

An undisclosed amount was invested in PrettySecrets; an online brand which offers lingerie, nightwear, swimwear, shape wear & accessories. The investment was led by Rehan Yar Khan, IAN member and Farooq Oomerbhoy, FAO Ventures and co-nvested by Harvard Angels & Orios Venture Partners. The investment also saw participation from Allia Al Rufai, Stylist and previously the Jr. Fashion editor of Harpers Bazaar India. The Indian e-ommerce industry is flourishing at a fast pace and there is