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Gestuz Rocks!

Right in the middle of winter sales and still having a couple of cold months ahead, the spring campaigns are already here. Neither I and my sister are winter persons so this is just another reason to be anxious for the springtime to come.

Playing with different combinations of boots, coats and pullovers is cool and funny but nothing beats an edgy tank top, some trashed denim shorts and a pair of flat sandals to get ready for a journey of long walks under the melting sun.

One of our first purchases

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8842849461?profile=originalI have a great story I'd love to share with you, about someone who decided to declare a failure, so that he can create success in a way that allowed him to be true to himself and8842849486?profile=originalthe public he serves. His name is Michael Stoney. Michael launched dug (down under gear), a male intimate apparel line in 2004, with multi-million dollar backers who took ownership of his brand, sold it in Macy's and placed it in movies from Soul Food to Biker Boyz, to Toni Braxton videos. Unhappy with the directions his

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Kaboodle's All Things Indie

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Kaboodle's All Things Indie channel showcases indie fashion design, letting you browse and buy from indie retailers located in places around the world.

Since Kaboodle also lets users shop from large retailers, All Things Indie lets users mix and match ensembles that are cost effective and one of a kind.

Kaboodle’s Vice President of Content and Community, Erika Lenkert, explains why the All Things Indie channel was created:

“Our shopping community has always been very supportive and enthusiastic a
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Luxury Fashion Trends: Why Labels Matter

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Whether you are into the latest Marc Jacobs handbag or the coveted iPhone 4, most us all have a weakness for certain brands or labels. Have you ever wondered what makes us splurge on an authentic Louis Vuitton rather than taking a trip to Canal Street for the best knock-off? Wired author Jonah Lehrer explores the question…

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Nigel Hollis of Millward Brown explaining to the New York Times why “heritage brands” and nostalgia-based fashions are tops in the market right now. [NYT]http://www.afingo.com/blogs/blog-patrol/we%E2%80%99ve-been-through-a-very-unsettling-time-and-it%E2%80%99s-when-people-are-discontent-with-the-present-that-they-really-start-appreciating-or-having-a-nostalgia-for-the-past-%E2%80%9D/
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Limited Potential? No way!

Limited Potential? No way!

· Limited Brands is exhibiting unlimited potential (LTD $25.39 Open). Its performance was up 5% in May and 32% YTD (Remember the banks barely pay you 1 – 2% in interest). Limited Brands, an explosive company with products of personal indulgence range from lingerie to perfume in more than 2,900 U.S. Stores and 80 countries worldwide. LTD is the parent company of some of the world’s best fashion retail brands: Victoria’s Secret, Victoria’s Secret Pink (targets the college

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Generation Y's Favorite Brands

New Coverage By Courtney Iseman, New York Contributing Writer

Generation X and the Boomer Generation take cues from the youngest generation, Generation Y, when it comes to styles and trends. In a society that prizes youth, Generation Y just couldn’t be more powerful.

L2 assembled a panel of 448 individuals in 45 countries. The average age is 28.5 and the gender breakdown is 55% female and 45% male. 83% of this panel expect to reach making over $100,000 a year within the next two years. This genera
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The Future of Indian Fashion

Trend research, analysis & forecasting in the apparel sector
2011 and beyond – A study with a difference by Insight Instore

As the world slowly comes out of the recession, one country’s name is on everyone’s lips. Not only for the way it has survived the last two years but also for the remarkable potential it is demonstrating on the cusp of a new decade. India!!


In this exciting scenario, we at Insight Instore decided to research a sector which slowly but surely is making its presence felt both int

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Exclusive Fashion Brand Deals at Retail

Macy's and Tommy Hilfiger U.S.A have arranged an exclusive alliance in September 2008, which leaves Macy's as the only U.S department store offering the company's men's sportswear and women's sportswear.

Kohl's will be an exclusive U.S retailer for the Dana Buchman brand designed by Claiborne Inc.

J.C. Penney Co. is alone with the exclusive for the American Living collection from Polo Ralph Lauren Corp. They have also developed labels with Nicole Miller.

If we researched this subject further,
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Watches – A Necessity Or A Luxury?

Many of us may be in a dilemma whether to purchase a watch or not just because we have several other ways in which we can know the time. Back in the days, everyone treated watches as one of the essential tools because this is the only equipment that helped them keep track of time. They were not fortunate enough to peep into their phones to know the time. Many of us may be in a dilemma whether to purchase a watch or not just because we have several other ways in which we can know the time.

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Watches – A Necessity Or A Luxury?

Many of us may be in a dilemma whether to purchase a watch or not just because we have several other ways in which we can know the time. Back in the days, everyone treated watches as one of the essential tools because this is the only equipment that helped them keep track of time. They were not fortunate enough to peep into their phones to know the time. Many of us may be in a dilemma whether to purchase a watch or not just because we have several other ways in which we can know the time.

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Watches – A Necessity Or A Luxury?

Many of us may be in a dilemma whether to purchase a watch or not just because we have several other ways in which we can know the time. Back in the days, everyone treated watches as one of the essential tools because this is the only equipment that helped them keep track of time. They were not fortunate enough to peep into their phones to know the time. Many of us may be in a dilemma whether to purchase a watch or not just because we have several other ways in which we can know the time.

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How to Choose the Best Watch

Buying a watch is not an easy job and shouldn’t be taken too lightly. Considering the fact that the market is overflowing with new timepieces that are a lot more technologically advanced, there are so many types of watches that cost ranging from a buck to the price of a hypercar! So, the question is, which one is the best for you? The gaudy, bright one with a black dial or an oldie, grandpa watch to relive the days gone by? Fret not - to help you find the answer to this question, listed below ar

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How to Find Wholesale Shoe Distributors?

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If you are planning to start a wholesale shoe business, then you must have wondered how you can get the best distributor. Well, finding a good distributor and supplier can be quite testing if you lack information.

Do not worry.

That is why we are here.

We have explained all the essential factors that you need to know to select a perfect distributor for your wholesale shoe business.

Let’s start then!

You can say that a distributor is a middleman between a manufacturer and a wholesaler. Before we discu

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Flat 10% Off, Use Code (STAYSAFE10) - Premium and Luxury Leather Wallets for Men: Exclusive collection of men's leather wallets at William Penn! Choose from a wide selection of well-known wallet brands like Montblanc, Jekyll Hyde, Secrid, Lapis Bard, Devotie, and many others. Order Now!

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When it comes to women’s accessories, nothing quite matches a stylish wristwatch. No matter what the occasion is, wristwatches can be worn anywhere and everywhere. While there are numerous types of branded wrist watches for women available in the market, evening dress watches are something every woman loves to don on their beautiful wrists and make the much-needed style statement.

If you a special evening coming up and you want to reflect the elegance in you through your accessories, an evening w

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When it comes to women’s accessories, nothing quite matches a stylish wristwatch. No matter what the occasion is, wristwatches can be worn anywhere and everywhere. While there are numerous types of branded wrist watches for women available in the market, evening dress watches are something every woman loves to don on their beautiful wrists and make the much-needed style statement.

If you a special evening coming up and you want to reflect the elegance in you through your accessories, an evening w

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