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Trendy Clothing :Fashion for the Legs – Global Hosiery Market Sees An Upswing

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Fashion gives much focus on shape and structure enhancement. Hosiery, basically a leg wear, has become an integral part of fashion apparels. Hosiery includes tights (called pantyhose in US), stockings, knee and ankle-highs known as socks, opaques, sheers, and several others. Though

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Fashion gives much focus on shape and structure enhancement. Hosiery, basically a leg wear, has become an integral part of fashion apparels. Hosiery includes tights (called pantyhose in US), stockings, knee and ankle-highs known as socks, opaques, sheers, and several others. Though popular among men and women, the latter segment dominates more than 80% of the global hosiery market. Targeting youth more, it makes a perfect addition for any clothing; be it a tube skirt or an oversized sweater.Changing nature of lifestyle is bringing in a sea change in the hosiery industry. Indians spend approximately USD27 a year for clothes, of which hosiery accounts for 0.9%. France, which makes just 1% of the global population, spends USD547 on clothes of which 6.3% is on hosiery.For More Information Visit here: Fashion for the Legs – Global Hosiery Market Sees An Upswing @ Fibre2fashion

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Fashion Clothing :Mother & child apparel brands debut in Saudi Arabia

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Three well-known mother and child apparel labels – Paris & Oliver, Noukie’s and Forms – have debuted in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia with launch of their outlets in Stars Avenue Mall in Jeddah.A fashion show was held as part of the inauguration of the three outlets. About

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Three well-known mother and child apparel labels – Paris & Oliver, Noukie’s and Forms – have debuted in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia with launch of their outlets in Stars Avenue Mall in Jeddah.A fashion show was held as part of the inauguration of the three outlets. About 15 children of diverse age groups walked the ramp sporting latest, most trendy and smart outfitsNoukie’s specializes in children’s apparels, while Paris & Oliver offers children’s accessories also in addition to children’s apparels. Forms features maternity and pregnancy line.Hatem Al-Daghidi, CEO of Media Exposure, which has been engaged to manage the three brands in Saudi Arabia, said it is a pleasure for them to announce the launch of the three world famous brands in the Kingdom.The brands have met great success across the globe and they are quite delighted to present the Saudi buyers with an opportunity to select from these brands, he added.The three labels present the latest style in mother and child clothing with premium-quality and creative designs meant to cater to the refined taste of elite customers of the Kingdom, Hatem Al-Daghidi said.For more info please visit : Mother & child apparel brands debut in Saudi Arabia @ fibre2fashion

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Clothing Style :Six bidders to buy collapsed apparel retailer Peacocks

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There are six bidders lined up to purchase the collapsed apparel retail chain Peacocks, which employs about 7,500 people.In the second round of bidding, administrators KPMG will provide these bidders access to the financial position of Peacocks. The bidders would have to reveal how

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There are six bidders lined up to purchase the collapsed apparel retail chain Peacocks, which employs about 7,500 people.In the second round of bidding, administrators KPMG will provide these bidders access to the financial position of Peacocks. The bidders would have to reveal how many stores they are willing to procure and at what price.The administrators will secure the best possible deal, if more than one company bids for taking up Peacocks stores. This might also result in bidders increasing their offers. On the other hand, it is also possible that there might not be any bids to proceed further.Peacocks started in 1884 as a ‘penny bazaar’. Subsequently, the business was moved to Cardiff in 1940. Then the business expanded in the 1990s and was listed on the London Stock Exchange (LSE) in 1999.The Group then acquired retailer Bonmarche in 2002. In 2006, the company got de-listed and again became a privately-owned business. In 2008, the firm crossed the 500 stores mark.Currently, the chain operates 563 outlets and 48 concession stores. It collapsed last month due to mounting debt, putting the jobs of 7,500 persons employed with Peacocks at stake.For more details please visit : Six bidders to buy collapsed apparel retailer Peacocks @ Fibre2fashion

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Clothing Trends :Jeans maker Levi Strauss faces high cotton prices in Q4

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Levi Strauss & Co announced financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended November 27, 2011.The company’s net revenues grew in each geographic region in fiscal year 2011, primarily due to the strength of the Levi’s brand and its global store network. Fourth-quarter

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Levi Strauss & Co announced financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended November 27, 2011.The company’s net revenues grew in each geographic region in fiscal year 2011, primarily due to the strength of the Levi’s brand and its global store network. Fourth-quarter net revenues were up 4 percent on a reported basis compared to the same period in the prior year and full-year net revenues were up 8 percent on a reported basis from the prior year. Fourth quarter net income decreased from the prior year due to the company’s lower gross margin in the fourth quarter of 2011 and a million increase in income taxes, primarily reflecting a million tax benefit recorded in the fourth quarter of 2010.“In the face of stiff cost and economic headwinds, Levi Strauss & Co. grew the top-line for the second year in a row,” said Chip Bergh, president and chief executive officer of Levi Strauss & Co. “As we move forward, we need to build on this momentum and on our global scale, strong brands and innovation pipeline, while improving profitability and cash flow to deliver sustainable long-term growth.”Fourth Quarter 2011 Highlights- Gross profit in the fourth quarter was 4 million compared with 7 million for the same period in 2010. Gross margin for the fourth quarter was 46 percent of net revenues compared with 50 percent of net revenues in the fourth quarter of 2010. The decline in gross margin resulted from the adverse impact of higher priced-cotton, which was not fully offset by the company’s price increases, and increased sales to the discount channel to manage inventory.For more details please visit : Jeans maker Levi Strauss faces high cotton prices in Q4 @ Fibre2fashion

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Fashion Clothing :Malta Rugby signs 3-year deal with Urban Jungle

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The Malta Rugby League (MRL) and Time International (Sports) Ltd. ,through its franchise Urban Jungle, have announced a three year deal that sees the sportswear supplier become the national team’s official technical partner until the end of 2014.National team players paraded the new

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The Malta Rugby League (MRL) and Time International (Sports) Ltd. ,through its franchise Urban Jungle, have announced a three year deal that sees the sportswear supplier become the national team’s official technical partner until the end of 2014.National team players paraded the new Nike kit design at Tigne as officials announced the team would take on Denmark at home this summer.Urban Jungle’s Sales Manager, Michael Naudi spoke of Urban Jungle’s commitment to the national team that boasts an international ranking of 20th in the world.”We are stocking the Malta Rugby league National Team kit across all our outlets including the vital Malta International Airport sales point. We have watched the progress of the Malta Rugby League very carefully and are proud to support their development of the 13-man rugby code” said Mr. Naudi.Malta dual rugby international Matthew Von Brockdorff said the partnership was a great boost for Maltese rugby league despite the island’s issues with facilities.”As a player, it’s great to see brands like Urban Jungle and Nike involved with rugby. We’ve achieved some great results and such brands investing in the sport is a show of solidarity for the continued rugby league development on the Maltese islands” said the 23-year-old rugby player from Swieqi.”The sport has activity across schools, tag, academy, mens, ladies and wheelchair rugby league across both Malta and Gozo, this association with Urban Jungle now presents a great opportunity for supporters to jump on board with the Malta Knights”For more details please visit : Malta Rugby signs 3-year deal with Urban Jungle @ FIbre2fashion

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Clothing Trends :International segment grows in Q4 2011 at True Religion

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True Religion Apparel Inc announced financial results for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2011. Net sales for the Company’s U.S. Consumer Direct segment, which includes the Company’s branded stores and e-commerce business, increased 23.7% to .3 million and accounted

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True Religion Apparel Inc announced financial results for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2011. Net sales for the Company’s U.S. Consumer Direct segment, which includes the Company’s branded stores and e-commerce business, increased 23.7% to .3 million and accounted for 64.8% of the Company’s total net sales for the quarter. Fourth quarter same-store sales for the 92 stores open at least 12 full months and e-commerce increased 11.1%. The Company operated a total of 109 branded stores in the United States as of December 31, 2011, compared to 94 as of December 31, 2010. The Company’s International segment’s 2011 net sales remained flat with 2010 at .0 million, as retail sales growth in Canada and the United Kingdom was offset by the decision to discontinue sales of merchandise in the Korea off-price channel. Net sales for the Company’s U.S. Wholesale segment totaled .4 million, a 20.4% decrease as compared to the prior year. The decline primarily reflects the planned reduction in sales to off-price customers, which is consistent with the Company’s 2011 plan to support long-term brand value. Sales to the specialty store channel, which now accounts for a majority of this segment’s net sales, increased for the seventh consecutive quarter. Gross profit increased 9.7% to .5 million, driven primarily by the overall sales growth. The gross margin rate increased 120 basis points to 64.1%, reflecting the ongoing sales mix shift towards the higher-margin U.S. Consumer Direct segment. The Consumer Direct segment’s gross margin rate decreased 230 basis points due to higher than expected markdowns in outlet stores to respond to the highly promotional environment. For more details please visit : International segment grows in Q4 2011 at True Religion @ FIbre2fashion

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Fashion Clothing :E-Teenz to unveil new infants wear brand

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E-Teenz, a value-brand for kids and a fast growing retail venture by Kolkata-based Dhananjai Apparels Pvt. Ltd., now plans to foray into new born and infants segment by launching a new brand ‘E-Todzz’.Incorporated in 1977, Dhananjai Apparels is today one of the largest manufacturer

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E-Teenz, a value-brand for kids and a fast growing retail venture by Kolkata-based Dhananjai Apparels Pvt. Ltd., now plans to foray into new born and infants segment by launching a new brand ‘E-Todzz’.Incorporated in 1977, Dhananjai Apparels is today one of the largest manufacturer of school uniforms in the country. The company specializes in manufacturing of apparels in knits and wovens and has a capacity to produce 500,000 apparel pieces a month.Its flagship junior wear brand E-Teenz caters to children between 2 to 14 years of age and is a licensee of several cartoon characters like Popeye, Spiderman, OliveOyl, Barbie, Hot Wheels, Fisher Price, Archie and many more.Speaking to fibre2fashion about the new brand ‘E-Todzz’, Mr. Ravi Kant, President-Strategy & Operations, Dhananjai Apparels, said, “We already have a brand called E-Teenz which caters to children between 2-14 years. So, now we are extending the brand for 0-2 year’s age group.”“E-Todzz is an infant wear brand, which will have an entire range of apparels for both boys and girls. We plan to gradually make it a complete destination store for kids of all ages. Besides apparels, we will also offer accessories, footwear, etc.,” he reveals.For more info please visit: E-Teenz to unveil new infants wear brand @ Fibre2fashion

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Clothing Trends :Arvind to bring French apparel brand Elle to India

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Arvind Brands, a division of Arvind Limited, has announced its plans to launch women’s French fashion label Elle in the Indian market by April 2012.Elle, a subsidiary of Lagardere Active Group, the publisher of the Elle Magazine, has its presence in 80 countries.As revealed by Arvind

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Arvind Brands, a division of Arvind Limited, has announced its plans to launch women’s French fashion label Elle in the Indian market by April 2012.Elle, a subsidiary of Lagardere Active Group, the publisher of the Elle Magazine, has its presence in 80 countries.As revealed by Arvind Brands, the new Elle collection would feature premium apparels, bags and shoes.Arvind Brands Retail Managing Director and Chief Executive J Suresh said Elle is an internationally recognized fashion brand, and with the launch of the brand our company will foray into premium western womenswear segment.Since western apparel market is doing well in women’s segment in India, it would really prove beneficial for the company if it is able to develop a good base, he said.Initially, in April this year, the brand would be launched in Delhi, Chandigarh and Bangalore through Elle boutique malls and outlets, and would also be retailed through Elle shop-in-shops.For more details please visit : Arvind to bring French apparel brand Elle to India @ Fibre2fashion

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Trendy Clothing :Indian apparel retail sales to decline in S/S 2012

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Indian garment retailers are likely to witness their sales going down in the Spring-Summer 2012 season.The good sales clocked during the end-of-the-season-sales (EOSS) last month mean that the consumers may not make their usual number of purchases during the approaching season.The

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Indian garment retailers are likely to witness their sales going down in the Spring-Summer 2012 season.The good sales clocked during the end-of-the-season-sales (EOSS) last month mean that the consumers may not make their usual number of purchases during the approaching season.The weakening of Indian economy, high inflation, the continuation of excise duty on branded garments and high cost of raw materials are the other factors that are likely to affect apparel sales during the forthcoming season.Speaking to fibre2fashion, Mr. Rahul Mehta, President of the Clothing Manufacturers Association of India (CMAI), said, “The slackening of Indian economy, plus the high inflation, has definitely made an impact on the overall sentiment that is prevailing in the market. It has made apparel a discretionary purchase and therefore it can be postponed and purchases can be put on hold.”“The situation is further worsened due to the specific effects of excise duty and high raw material costs. All these factors added up to give us some of the lowest results in the July-December period of last year. This can partly be confirmed by the sales during EOSS period in January, where most retailers have declared very good uptake. This indicates that consumers were postponing their purchase and purchased during EOSS in good measure because of the discounted prices. Even foreign brands have offered discounts up to 70 percent in their EOSS,” he adds.For more details please visit : Indian apparel retail sales to decline in S/S 2012 @ Fibre2fashion

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Trendy Clothing :be present brings eco-friendly ‘Hangout Tee’ for women

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Denver-based yoga clothing company, be present, recently introduced a new addition to its line of women’s yoga wear, called the Hangout Tee. be present is known for its commitment to environmentally friendly fabrics and domestically produced clothing. The Hangout Tee is the perfect

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Denver-based yoga clothing company, be present, recently introduced a new addition to its line of women’s yoga wear, called the Hangout Tee. be present is known for its commitment to environmentally friendly fabrics and domestically produced clothing. The Hangout Tee is the perfect addition to the line, as it is made from 100% organic cotton. As with all of be present’s yoga clothing, this tee is made in the USA.The tee is characterized by a loose fitting body with an open neckline. Various artworks printed on the front draw inspiration from yoga philosophies and include a Sun, Moon, Buddha and the words “be present.” Each print is available on a different color top.The Sun, or surya, represents the yang side of human energy, while the Moon, or chandra, represents the yin side of human energy. Buddha is surrounded by hearts and has the words “be present” printed underneath. The classic “be present” print is also available on this tee and is found throughout the entire be present collection, in both men’s and women’s styles.While many of be present’s yoga clothing styles are designed to withstand various types of yoga, this top is great to put on after practice or to wear around casually, making it a great compliment to any yoga wardrobe.be present, clothing for the yoga lifestyle, was established in Colorado in 2002 by Amy Lopatin Dobrin and Jon Dobrin. All be present clothing is proudly made in the USA. The brand remains at the forefront of the yoga apparel industry, continually designing clothing that is original and functional.For more details please visit : be present brings eco-friendly ‘Hangout Tee’ for women @ Fibre2fashion

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