Global Fashion: From Sexy Lingerie To Warming Furs & Leather

The international economic and financial crisis now has the global textile and clothing market firmly in its clutches. In China last month whole series of textile and clothing firm had to fold. The largest Chinese consumer goods fair in Canton posted a drop in export orders of a good 30%.

The textile and clothing business in numerous high-consuming European countries has been paralysed since last summer if not before, prompting those supplying the clothing industry and large retail forms to revise their sourcing cycles, volume and regions even more stringently. A partial re-orientation is on the cards in many sourcing companies and new suppliers from other countries are being tested. Alongside new regions in Asia, Eastern Europe and especially North Africa are now moving more strongly into focus due to their greater market proximity, great flexibility and lower batch sizes per style.

Global Fashion remains Europe’s leading fair for sourcing, private label and contract manufacturing when it comes to seeking new sourcing areas in the fashion business. Held once again in parallel to CPD and HMD from 1 to 3 February 2009 this special fair will this time be hosted in Hall 5. Once again it offers international sourcing management from both trade and industry a comprehensive kaleidoscope of companies from throughout the world. With 320 exhibitors from 20 countries Global Fashion presents a comprehensive range of companies and countries. This time exhibitors come from Bangladesh, Bulgaria, Canada, Egypt, Germany, Great Britain, India, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Macao, Morocco, Nigeria, Pakistan, Panama, the People’s Republic of China including Hong Kong, Portugal, Serbia, Taiwan and the Ukraine.

Companies from Serbia and Morocco attending for the First Time
Amongst those celebrating their premiere this time at Global Fashion are companies from Serbia and Morocco. They enhance the new ‘Global Exclusive’ segment launched at the July 2008 event. The Serbian Chamber of Commerce will be presenting six companies as part of a joint stand. These firms produce women’s and men’s clothing and wish to score points with buyers from trade and industry with short and flexible delivery times, competitive prices, good value for money, good quality thanks to state-of-the-art technology and staff with great know-how.

With four companies the Moroccan clothing association A.M.I.T.H. will also be exhibiting in the fashion metropolis on the Rhine for the first time now. The ranges of these firms demonstrate the wide choice of manufacturing segments the Moroccan clothing industry has to offer. For instance, Cabilux covers almost the entire clothing range – from nightwear and homewear through to women’s wear, children’s wear and men’s sportswear. Dounitex is specialised in shirts and blouses, complemented by pyjamas and corporate clothing.

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Titan Brings CLEO This Valentine's Day

Providing maximum choices for presenting your special someone with a priceless gift this Valentines, Titan has launched a line of watches for women, named – CLEO.

Bold watches are in this season. And this is certainly a time to flaunt some chunky watches. This Valentine's Day special collection is designed to add that touch of international styling to your accessories wardrobe this season. Titan CLEO reflects the energy and vibrancy of today's fashionistas. Wear it at office or for a night out, it's the perfect collection for women who love a touch of glamour.

Details of two watches from the collection:
Pic 1 - Styled with a louisiana croco leather strap in beige adorning the round studded case, this watch has a truly, contemporary form. The asymmetrically laid out indices in blue with an embellished seconds dial add a sparkling touch to complete this timepiece and make you feel like a modern day Cleopatra!

Pic 2 - This contemporary creation with an international styling has a studded round case complemented with multi function features. The white dial comes to life with the sub dials further studded to highlight the day, date and the 24-hour function. With its graceful steel bracelet, this watch is an irresistible accessory for modern women.

This wrist wear's are available at all World of Titan showrooms and department stores across the country. Titan Industries is the world's fifth largest and India's leading manufacturer of watches. The company has manufactured more than a 100 million watches till date; and has a customer base of over 80 million. The umbrella brand Titan is one of India's leading watch brands that brought about a paradigm shift in the Indian watch market, offering quartz technology with international styling.

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Bunkhouse Debuts Denim Range

Bunkhouse, one of Delhi’s hottest fashion zone which has Delhi’s trendy youth swearing by its styles has debuted a range of fashionable denims setting the trend for 2009.

In line with Bunkhouse fashions style statement of creating timeless products, the Denim designs are cool and chic with an emphasis on fit. Paying careful attention to details and clean, dark finishes, Bunkhouse has combined sexiness, style and comfort in this new range of jeans for men and women.

The range, marrying the hi-church of fashion with the street, is inspired. The fabrics are soft and the prices recession-friendly. Finding the perfect pair of jeans which gives you the dream fit is now easy. Just go to bunkhouse and pick up the denims in styles ranging from skinny to flare, low waist to high waist, pristine to shredded.

The entire collection is made from the finest Italian and Japanese denims, which have been given minimal treatment to create a unique spectrum of shades.

Jeans are a must of any wardrobe. It is not just a fashion statement but an all-time favourite. From street fashion to designer, Bunk House brings jeans that have the casual yet rebellious appeal. The brand brings international styles and designs in Jeanswear. Low-rise, vents, zippers, flares, Vintage look, worn patches on backside, light washes, embellishment are some of the styles available in Jeans at Bunk House”, said Mr. Siddhartha Upadhyay, CEO, Mavcomm Bunkhouse Retail Pvt Ltd.

Whatever your style in denim, there is a pair at Bunkhouse there for everyone.

Bunkhouse Retail Pvt Ltd

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Macy's To Celebrate Valentine's Day With Red Dress

Valentine's Day is that one time of year where you can relive the romance, remember the first time you laid eyes on your beloved, and revisit all the funny moments you've shared. To celebrate this amorous holiday, Macy's is offering whimsical and irresistible gifts of love along with special savings from the heart.

In honor of American Heart Month and National Wear Red Day on February 6, Macy's will celebrate with weekend-long savings (Feb. 4-8) for those who wear red or purchase a Go Red For Women Red Dress pin for $2. All pin proceeds will benefit the American Heart Association's Go Red for Women movement and customers will get 20 percent off a broad selection of merchandise throughout the store. Macy's is a national sponsor of Go Red For Women, helping to raise more than $18 million for the cause since 2004.

From the latest in accessories to this season's top fragrances, Macy's is the place to buy your love, something they'll truly love.

Cupid's arrow is on target with the latest in jewelry.Diamonds are always a girls' best friend, especially a 2-carat diamond heart locket and bracelet or a beautiful Murano glass necklace and bracelet. Statement necklaces made of Swarovski crystal or a box set of inspirational jewelry are great ways to say I Love You. Chandelier earrings, rings and bangles with floral accents by Erika Lyons and Guess are great gift ideas as well.

Wrap the love of your life in your arms, and also in a trendy scarf. Add to your collection with a scarf in a lightweight fabric like silk, gauze or jersey by Charter Club. Look for great new styles, which come in a rainbow of colors, including pink, coral, green, yellow, blue and prints by Ed Hardy. Neck wraps are in style, and so are pashminas by Jones New York.

Time may have stood still during that first encounter, but now give your love the gift of time with the most fashionable watches around. This Valentine's Day, think color and florals. Look for watches with colorful bands for both women and men from Kenneth Cole and Nautica. There will also be plenty of color on watch faces from Guess and G Shock. Love is in the air on Valentine's Day and on watches with theme dials such as butterflies, hearts and flowers from Lucky Brand, Anne Klein and Fossil.

Shower your sweetheart with kisses and the top fragrances of the season. For the classic woman, try Ralph Lauren's Romance Always Yours. He or she will know they're The One by Dolce and Gabbana. Ladies, crown your man king with I Am King from Sean John, exclusively at Macy's.


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HSBC Colombo Fashion Week 2009 begins from Feb 19

HSBC Colombo Fashion Week 2009 takes another step forward in its long term plan to uplift the Sri Lankan fashion industry. Unlike other fashion events, these shows go beyond entertainment and celebrity value to deliver upon a far more significant intent.HSBC CFW 2009 is being held in association with Taj Samudra, the host hotel for the 14 Sri Lankan designers and 7 international designers whose collections will be seen on the 19th,20th and 21st February by an exclusive audience of invitees only. Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau joins hands this year with CFW as a destination host, creating a strategic partnership that will work towards exploring opportunities for Sri Lanka as a destination.The collections this year will be ready for retail orders, while Sri Lankan collections will find prominent spaces at well-known Sri Lankan retail stores. The newcomers to the show this year are Kanchana, Sarani, Charani, LICC and another 4 collections which will be unveiled at the event. The other Sri Lankan designers who will be presenting are Prabath, Middle Finger, Yoland Aluvihare, Sonali White, Asanga and Darshi Keertisena. “We aim to complete the cycle with our Sri Lankan designers, assisting them to take their designs beyond the ramp; to begin designing as per trends, and with the end consumer in mind. This results in attracting retailers to their garments, for them to reach that fashion customer. It completes the commercial infrastructure and thereby allows them to develop as designers and sustain themselves.” says Ajai Vir Singh, Founder of HSBC Colombo Fashion Week. “Fashion industries in South Asia have made notable progress and we need to start by keeping pace with them and then moving ahead. This is why it is important to invite the international designers to be a part”, he added by saying. With seven respected designers from Pakistan, Bangladesh and India being invited to present their collections, designers and audiences alike are sure to be inspired by all that is available from South Asia, as well as recognize the consumer value and relevance to both the local and world market. The interest shown by the designers is evidence of their confidence in the success of the event. Raghuvendra Rathore from Jodhpur, India, worked with Donna Karan, Oscar de la Renta and Bill Blass before becoming known for his timeless style, extraordinarily tailored bandhgalas and for contemporizing the Jodhpur trousers. Rizwan Beyg from Pakistan was named ‘One of the 100 most influential Asians’ by Ahlan, a Dubai lifestyle magazine. His high profile clients include HRH the late Princess Diana, HRH Princess Sarvath of Jordan and Jemima Khan and his collections have graced the most prestigious catwalks around the world.

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‘La Belle Epoque’ Spells Feminine Allure And Classic Styling

Award winning Eternal Spirits are one of the UK’s most talked about corsetry specialists, offering a unique range of traditionally made, handcrafted corsetry, lingerie and bridal wear. Dressing international ‘A’ list starlets such as Dita Von Teese, Leona Lewis, and Sophie Dahl.

Creating beautiful seasonally driven conceptual collections that appeal to women of all ages and genres, Eternal Spirits offers the wearer a bespoke essence of true feminine allure and classic styling. The diversity of inspiration promises collections that are seductive and chic, serious and playful, classic and sexy.

Presenting A/W 2008 an elite womenswear collection entitled ‘La Belle Epoque’ a period in European history that began during the late 19th Century and lasted until World War 1. It was considered the ‘Golden Age’ . The colour palette is derived from peacock feathers - where metallic golds, bronzes and chocolates meet jewels such as emerald, peacock, violet & greens.

Luxurious silks, leathers and traditional wools combine to cherish the world of all that is old. With old English tailoring influences mixed with Parisian elegance. Adorned with Swarovski crystals, pearls and peacock feathers. ‘Wonderland’ for S/S 2009 is inspired by the quintessential English eccentricity and traditions of luxury and tailoring.

The feel of the collection is Afternoon tea in an English Garden with The Mad Hatter and The Queen. An eccentric mix of silks, tweeds and laces with details such as silk covered buttons, pleating, Swarovski crystals and hand embroidery offer their most exquisite collection yet.

A vintage colour palette of mink, sage, oyster, ivory, duck egg blue and ballet pink creates a soft and feminine collection for the boudoir. To coincide with ‘Wonderland’ is ‘Fairytale’ the new range of Bridal and Evening gowns offered solely through the Eternal Spirits Bridal Parlour, Nottingham.


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'Its Time To Change Our Wardrobe' Apparel Trends Forecast - 2009/10

Hardly a month has lapsed, since the dawn of 2009. As per the adage, "Ever-changing is the unchangeable law", apparel segment is not an exemption. Whether or not, we are conscious about the fact, our everyday decision of what to wear depends to a considerable extent on the current apparel trends. Generally two basic facts fuel the change in apparel trends; novelty and conformity. Everyone likes to wear something new, and simultaneously, many of us like to keep pace with our traditional attires as well. While there is no crystal ball to have an appropriate forecast, runways, and ramp shows can be helpful in predicting the trends.

This year will see vibrant and dynamic shades and apparel patterns which does not have a trace of the previous year. On the contrary, a few other trends emerge, which will pull out old clothes from the back of the closet. Colors themes revolve around jewel tones and tinted neutrals. Natural fabrics like organic cotton in hues of vanilla to a hint of deep blue will be seen. Simultaneously, rich and vivid colors ranging from red, gold, to black with an Eastern influence will also be in fad. Womenswear is filled with darkened decorum and floral patterns. Menswear is getting a feminine makeover in delicate fabrics. Shawl collars, and asymmetrical hems will put a twist on every piece of clothing.

Apparel colors are more of neutrals. Hues of mineral and stone provide a solid and natural base with solar orange and hot pink. Pink or magenta will be the color of the year. Followed by this will be the combination of black and white. Bordeaux, aubergine, and deep purples will also be seen of fashionable attires. Fuchsia red will be a great shade for cool skin tones. Skits, shirts and day dresses will be seen in bold colors to soft hues. Tunics and dresses will be seen in gorgeous designs and bold colors. Basics like skirts and pants will be in soft neutrals paired with new spring colors.

The old 'mix-and-match' look will make a re-entry. The secret of dressing well and also in a reasonable small budget depends on the choice of wardrobe with coordinated colors, and shapes that are interchangeable. Ensembles such as skirt, and pant sets allows mixing and matching, making a perfect capsule of clothing for oneself. A basic bottom with new tops or shirts will give a completely different look each day. This will give an unpretentious and remarkable appearance.

Apparels with floral prints will be in full bloom, this year, especially this spring and fall. Floral outfits are the best to welcome the season of spring. Frocks with crisp lines and bold shoulders will bring back the 'dynasty days'. For women who are fond of ethereal styles, goddess frocks with floral prints will be seen in store racks. An imbalance in neck to the hemline will be seen.

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