Sarkissian Mason Adds Sophisticated, Glossy Front-End To Zappos' Launch Of New High-Fashion Hangout Couture.Zappos.Com
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Added by Apparel1 on February 5, 2010 at 1:30pm —
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When fashion designers create accessories, do they design them for a particular function or do they create them to be flashy (eye catching)? Or possibly, do they design for both. For example, a hat with a face covering can be a very functional item if you are for example skiing. However, a hat…
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Added by Apparel1 on January 23, 2010 at 9:14am —
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Bloomingdale's appears to be moving forward with an outlet store concept in 2010. They currently have plans for four outlet stores that will be approx. 25,000 square feet. They will be placed in shopping centers that have an upscale outlet store focus. Macy's, the parent company of Bloomingdale's plans to roll out additional Bloomingdale's Outlet store locations in 2011. Bloomingdale’s Outlet stores will offer a range of apparel and accessories, including women’s ready-to-wear, men’s, children’s…
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Added by Apparel1 on January 21, 2010 at 5:16pm —
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When I started the Fashion Industry Network one of my primary concerns was the size of the site. No, I was not concerned that the site had only a few members. Actually, my concern was the contrary. I was worried about what would happen in the future if the site had "too many" members.
My theory was always that the
network is only as good as the members that utilize the site. The thought process was that if we have a good group of people, the fashion industry network would be a beneficial…
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Added by Apparel1 on January 20, 2010 at 8:30pm —
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As of tonight, members of the
Fashion Industry Network can now post messages to their twitter accounts directly from their profile here on the Fashion Industry Network.
If you currently use twitter and wish to tweek from your profile page, you are welcome to do so...
To connect, check the box next to the Twitter icon above your Status bar or click on the Twitter link under your information on your Profile Page.
Connecting to Twitter will bring up the Twitter sign in page, where you can…
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Added by Apparel1 on January 20, 2010 at 7:12pm —
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Today I read an article at the Fashion Newspaper (
Outsourcing May Be Slowing Down Apparel Firms : Stanford Graduate School of Business Research) that was based on a research paper from the Standford Graduate School of Business. The paper is about how, "Outsourcing May Be Slowing Down Apparel Firms". When reading the…
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Added by Apparel1 on January 15, 2010 at 1:48pm —
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Are you down with the understanding of fill power and fill weight?
Yes, it is winter. And yes, it is cold (depending on where you currently are at the moment...). I guess that now is as good a time as any to learn about down. More specifically, lets learn a bit about fill power and fill weight.
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Added by Apparel1 on January 15, 2010 at 8:30am —
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This may be the opportunity you had been hoping for...
Macy's (NYSE:M) has announced a new program, "Macy's Open Call," created to offer apparel and accessories designers, who are not yet Macy's vendors, the opportunity to introduce their work to Macy's Fashion Office. Designers, who must be at least 18 years old and use EDI compliant manufacturing facilities, will be invited to apply online from January 15th to January 31st by completing the online application, which will be available at macys…
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Added by Apparel1 on January 14, 2010 at 8:29am —
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Fashion Bug invites women everywhere to look great and spend less. Featuring current styles in sizes 6–30 for work, weekend and everything in between. From dress to business casual, and from active knits to jeans and fashion tops,
Fashion Bug offers fre…
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Added by Apparel1 on January 13, 2010 at 4:05pm —
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Are you aware that Unifi and Polartec are introducing high performance fabrics made from 100 percent post-consumer waste (clear plastic water bottles)? They recently announced their partnership on this project.
"Polartec, LLC and Unifi, Inc. announce a new partnership introducing performance fabrics made with REPREVE 100. REPREVE 100 is made from 100 percent post-consumer waste (clear plastic water bottles).
Polartec and Unifi have been industry leaders in the development of high performance r…
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Added by Apparel1 on January 13, 2010 at 1:00pm —
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OK, I know that the Fashion Week Photos website does not provide images from every fashion event. In fact, when I do have a chance to upload new images from the international fashion events, they are not posted in a timely manner. However, keep in mind that I NEVER promised…
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Added by Apparel1 on December 24, 2009 at 12:30pm —
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One of my favorite fashion designers is Marc Le bihan. Although I have never actually attended a show of the collection, nor purchased the exquisite product for my wife, I am a fan.
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Added by Apparel1 on December 22, 2009 at 1:35pm —
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Have you heard about Silk by Rupert James. Christine Fairbrother is a high-powered barrister, the scourge of the divorce courts, hoping to become a QC – to “take silk” – after her next high-profile case. Her daughter, Isabelle Cissé, is a talented graduate launching herself on the London fashion scene…
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Added by Apparel1 on December 3, 2009 at 7:52am —
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The House of Alberta Ferretti is pleased to announce that actress Aubrey Plaza wore a black metal embellished Alberta Ferretti dress and black suede ankle boots to IFP’s 19th Annual Gotham Independent Film Awards at Cipriani, Wall Street in New York City on November 30th, 2009.
Aubrey’s look is from Alberta Ferr…
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Added by Apparel1 on December 2, 2009 at 8:05am —
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Resplendent Pearl Collar - $210 (pictured above)
Available at
www.swarovskicrystallized.com or the Swarovski Crystallized Concept Store in NYC (499 Broadway, btw Broome and Spring)
When it comes to the desire to sta…
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Added by Apparel1 on November 24, 2009 at 12:30pm —
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Vera Wang introduces youthful charm and romance through hand-painted tulles and silks. This week’s featured wedding dress,
Didi, showcases innovative design techniques from Vera Wang. Vera offers her insights on the design inspiration behind Didi.
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Added by Apparel1 on November 24, 2009 at 10:10am —
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The
Amanda Pearl Le Tout clutches are a great way to stay on trend for winter while tying into the holiday spirit of giving back. Taking inspiration from their wildlife charity component – 20% of the proceeds from the sales of the clutche…
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Added by Apparel1 on November 21, 2009 at 10:06am —
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Today is Veterans Day in the United States. Therefore, I officially (or unofficially) declare that today United States Military Uniforms are the most stylish items in fashion. Regardless of the branch of the military, if you are wearing a uniform you are in style and looking good...
Veterans Day is an an…
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Added by Apparel1 on November 11, 2009 at 3:30pm —
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Should we buy expensive jeans for the holiday'?
Should we buy jeans that cost over one hundred dollars? Well, I know what you fashion designers will say. This question is more for those of you that are not actually selling designer jeans...
The question of, "how much should we spend on jeans" i…
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Added by Apparel1 on November 9, 2009 at 7:30pm —
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The Levi's® brand challenges today's pioneers to uncover a $100,000 fortune buried somewhere in America by solving the question "Who was Grayson Ozias IV and where is his fortune?"
Are you looking for hints about Grayson Ozias? Or are you simply curious about this fashionable treasure hunt? Well, I may actually know some hints about Grayson Ozias IV. However, I also may not...
Launching October 5, 2009, at levi.com/goforth (
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Added by Apparel1 on October 5, 2009 at 12:12pm —
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