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Archive for March, 2006

Skin Deep: Dear Web Log: Hated the Shampoo, Loved the (…)

Fashion Date Monday, March 27th, 2006


Skin Deep: Dear Web Log: Hated the Shampoo, Loved the Soap
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, so personal opinions matter above all.
PETER JARET

Critical Shopper : A Weapon of Self-Destruction for Buyers
To behold the new Container Store on Lexington Avenue and 58th Street is to be bludgeoned with the belief that organization is among the highest moral virtues.
ALEX KUCZYNSKI

Scent of a Person
His? Hers? The discriminating nose doesn't care. These days jasmine smells fine on a guy or a girl.
RUTH LA FERLA

Paul Bunyan, Modern-Day Sex Symbol
The bearded revolution that began with raffishly trimmed whiskers a year or more ago has evolved into full-fledged Benjamin Harrisons.
ERIC WILSON

So You Think You Can Just Adopt a Dog?
References and home visits make adding a pet to the family almost as daunting as adding a child.
ANNA BAHNEY

Online Shopper : The Search for Grown-Up Pants
When a skirt is too much and jeans are too little, there are pants.
MICHELLE SLATALLA

Hong Kong:Korean textile sector exhibits ‘strong showing’ at Interstoff Asia (…)

Fashion Date Monday, March 27th, 2006


Hong Kong:Korean textile sector exhibits ‘strong showing’ at Interstoff Asia Spring 2006

Asia:Positive trends in Asian PX prices

India:Suggestion mooted for FTA trade deficit issue

China:Intertextile Beijing 2006 to kick off from 28 March

Pakistan:Textile exports rise to 19% over previous year

France:International visitor numbers rise 1.7% at Texworld 2006

Mexico:Denim consumption affects overall cotton markets

China:Wool textile production looks up

India:Textile industry should focus on quality&delivery, says TC's Nadiger

Boudoir dress – $69.00Silk charmeuse dress with low crossover neck, (…)

Fashion Date Sunday, March 26th, 2006


Boudoir dress – $69.00
Silk charmeuse dress with low crossover neck, appliquélace trim. Flared skirt; 32"from the waist. Side zip. Dry clean. Imported.

Beaded georgette dress – $49.00
Drape-neck rayon georgette dress with beaded sequined embroidery. Bias seams at hem; fully lined. 34"from natural waist. dry clean. Imported.

Hurricane – Hawaiian Long Tank Dress in White and Cream – $54.40
100% Imported Rayon Made in Hawaii Side Slits Please consider that some ladies wear slip under garments with the Wedding White dress styles as a matter of personal preference. Although not sheer, Hurricane Wedding White fabric is a very…

MONTAGUE DRESS for Bridesmaid Formal Prom with Free Standard Shipping – $84.99
FREE STANDARD SHIPPING! Featured Item:"Seventeen Prom"Magazine, Winter/Spring 2005, page 323"The Ultimate Prom Guide"

Cropped jacket – $17.99
Travel-weight 3/4-sleeve cropped jacket with topstitching and fold-back cuffs. Button placket. Polyester/rayon/spandex ponte knit. Machine wash. Imported.

Bite Enerstrap (Women's) – Sand/Black – $69.45
Bite – The webbing on this sandal is Bite's rendition of a traditional northwest Native American whale tail. Whales continue to be an essential element to maintaining balance on this planet. 10% of this products profits go to support The…

Opaque Teddy Bodysuit – by Music Legs – $9.99
Shoulder Straps Stretch to Fit, 100% Nylon Snaps at crotch area Teddy Style Select Above: One Size (fits 5;-5'10, 100-175Lbs.) or One Size Plus (Queen, fits most approximately 250 Lbs.) Free Shipping on orders over $25.00 (Standard…

Beaded empire-waist dress – $129.00
Ultra-romantic empire-waist dress, long and flowing in beaded silk chiffon. Bias-cut for subtle shape; slightly flared hem. Gathered neckline and puffed cap sleeves; back zip. Fully lined. 36"from waist. Dry clean. Imported.

Pleinair by Garfield&Marks Perfect Travel Dress -¾Sleeve (For Women) – on sale at $63.96
You'll love the airy acrylic knit of this dramatic¾sleeve dress from Garfield&Marks… a dress that emerges flawlessly from your luggage and looks sharp all day long. Accented by decorative zig-zag stitching in pure white Scoop…

Look of the Day: March 24, 2006Supermodel Gisele struts the (…)

Fashion Date Sunday, March 26th, 2006


Look of the Day: March 24, 2006
Supermodel Gisele struts the red carpet in N.Y.C.

Parties: L.A. Fashion Week
L.A. Fashion Week brings out a bevy of stars.

Trend Alert: Get the latest scoop on fashion, beauty&shopping
See which stars are going wild for animal prints

Hot Finds: The Life Aquatic
Deep sea treasures: Adorable nautical-inspired finds

Transformation: Liv Tyler
See how Liv Tyler's look has evolved over the years.

Harper's BazaarHarper's Bazaar — $8.00VogueVogue — $18.00CosmopolitanCosmopolitan — $18.00Vanity FairVanity (…)

Fashion Date Sunday, March 26th, 2006


Harper's Bazaar
Harper's Bazaar — $8.00

Vogue
Vogue — $18.00

Cosmopolitan
Cosmopolitan — $18.00

Vanity Fair
Vanity Fair — $18.00

Esquire
Esquire — $7.97

In Style
In Style — $23.88

Lucky
Lucky — $15.00

GQ
GQ — $15.00

Marie Claire
Marie Claire — $12.00

Japan:Berson files for bankruptcyCanada:FGL declares record Q4 resultsUSA:Reebok pulls back (…)

Fashion Date Saturday, March 25th, 2006


Japan:Berson files for bankruptcy

Canada:FGL declares record Q4 results

USA:Reebok pulls back bracelet after lead poisoning death

Canada:Le Château opens first full concept shoe store in Place Laurier

India:Blue Dart to expand facilities in India

USA:Homage to garment factory fire victims on 95th anniversary

Vietnam:Construction begins on $2 million garment factory

USA:Wet Seal reports Qtly net loss of $2.8 mn

Vietnam:Bathing costume exports to US may hurt

Vietnam:Summer fashionable shirts in local markets

Le Chteau steps out in style – Canada's leading fashion (…)

Fashion Date Saturday, March 25th, 2006


Le Chteau steps out in style – Canada's leading fashion retailer opens first full concept shoe store
Le Chteau (TSX: CTU.SV.A) — On a mission to fortify its strength as a lifestyle brand and a one-stop shopping destination, Le Chteau opens its first full concept shoe store today in Place Laurier, its Quebec City flagship store.

Van brand clothing retailer Berson files for bankruptcy
Business FUKUOKA – Berson Japan Inc, a marketer of a well-known casual clothing brand called Van, has filed for bankruptcy with the Fukuoka District Court after running up debts of about 2.4 …

China's shoe makers to appeal EU tariffs
China's shoe makers will appeal Europe's decision to slap anti-dumping tariffs on their leather products amid concerns the duties will have a major impact on local industry, state press has said.

Apparel&Footwear Report
Apparel, Footwear&Sporting Goods: Robert Samuels, J.P.

Audio: Review of 'Intimate Apparel'
Extract not available.

China's shoe makers to appeal EU tariffs – report
BEIJING (AFX) – China's shoe makers will appeal Europe's decision to slap anti-dumping tariffs on their leather products amid concerns the duties will have a major impact on local industry, state press said.

For Foot Locker, Patience Is the Key
In order to play sports, people all over the world need the same commodity: sneakers. In order to play the value game on Wall Street, investors need a commodity that's often in short supply: patience.

China's shoe makers to appeal against anti-dumping tariffs
China's shoe makers will appeal against Europe's decision to slap anti-dumping tariffs on their leather products amid concerns the duties will have a major impact on local industry.

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Dreaming of Gucci in an India still struggling with desperate poverty
NEW DELHI – Its sleek contours are ringed by etched filigree. Its design was inspired by the architecture of ancient Greece.

Asia:Positive trends in Asian PX pricesChina:Wool textile production looks upSouth (…)

Fashion Date Saturday, March 25th, 2006


Asia:Positive trends in Asian PX prices

China:Wool textile production looks up

South Africa:Fashion moves Mohair demand up

Mexico:Denim consumption affects overall cotton markets

UK:Duchess of Cornwall visits sewing workshop of Siwa

USA:Pier 1 Imports Inc announces Qtly cash dividend

India:JCT Ltd restarts its textile unit

China:China PTA market presents mixed possibilities

Canada:Craft giant Lewiscraft Corp plans closure of 3 stores

India:State budget proposals evoke mixed responseUSA:QFAB deals with financial consulting (…)

Fashion Date Friday, March 24th, 2006


India:State budget proposals evoke mixed response

USA:QFAB deals with financial consulting firm

Thailand:Rising trend in cotton fibre export

Asia:Positive trends in Asian PX prices

South Africa:Fashion moves Mohair demand up

China:China PTA market presents mixed possibilities

Pakistan:Stability in cotton prices

Japans homeless fashion shacks into works of art(Philadelphia Daily News)FCUK (…)

Fashion Date Friday, March 24th, 2006


Japans homeless fashion shacks into works of art
(Philadelphia Daily News)

FCUK profits crash
STEPHEN Marks, chairman of French Connection, warned shareholders in the struggling fashion retailer not to expect a rapid recovery as he reported that profits last year more than halved to just 15.7m.

Techsmart: Losing Its RAZRs Edge
Motorolas hip phone is falling out of fashion — as is the handset makers stock.

How Does the Fashion Industry Survive Without Copyright Protection?
I never really thought about this before, but its a fascinating discussion. What characteristics of an industry make it benefit from IP protection, and when is IP protection a hindrance?

Fashion maker Liz Claiborne wades further into retail waters

The Business of Love vs. The Business of Lust
In an interesting analysis on StartupJournal, sites for finding sex partners are compared to sites for finding dates. Guess which industry is crushing the other one in growth? The business success of these sites surprises me because I doubt the suc

Fashion hotel chooses Edinburgh to be among first openings
STYLES direct from one of Milans best-known fashion houses are coming to Edinburghs Old Town, as plans were confirmed yesterday that one of the worlds first Missoni hotels is to be built near the top of the Royal Mile.