Apparel

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Apparel Blog Summary

2005-04-03T15:32:00.000-07:00

My blog is dedicated to the Apparel and Fashion industry. I have included the newest and most interesting articles relating to this particular industry to provide the reader with general knowledge of the cluster and some interesting trends within it. Hip-hop artist have had a huge impact in the apparel industry. Mr. Sean “P-Diddy" Combs has found a new and innovative method of targeting consumers with his music, apparel and politics through the use of cellular communications. Sean John his clothing line which is the world's fastest growing line of sportswear for men has officially invaded Canada. Beyonce is also launching her clothing line towards the young women's contemporary fashion market. Some growing trends in this industry have been the craze created by Michael Jordan’s clothing apparel and sneakers and the popularity of backless Lingerie has been a success since they hit the market in early February 2005. Overall the apparel industry seems to growing tremendously with new and innovative ideas constantly being introduced. Currently I do not plan on continuing this Apparel blog any further after 04-04-05. This will be my last and final blog; I hope this blog presented you with general knowledge of this cluster and some growing trends.

Canada : Sears gains monopoly for fashion brand - Parallel

2005-04-02T13:50:00.000-08:00

Largest retailer in US announced LeaSears, Roebuck and Co. becomes the nation's only retailer to sell Parallel, a sophisticated collection of contemporary apparel. Parallel's new spring collection, which is now being rolled out to 150 full-line Sears stores and sears.com this spring, offers women modern, wearable, fashion forward styles. Chairman Max Azria says "Sears is a natural fit as our new exclusive retail partner for Parallel because together we are able to make fashion more accessible." "Sears has energized its apparel business and is finally earning a reputation within the fashion community and among our millions of customers as a source for affordable, on-trend fashions," said Gwen Manto, Sears executive vice president and general manager, Apparel.

Canada : Sears gains monopoly for fashion brand - Parallel

Sean 'P. Diddy' Combs and Sean John Taking Canada by Storm

2005-04-02T13:35:00.000-08:00

Sean John, the world's fastest growing line of sportswear for men, has officially invaded Canada. Aided by appearances by Sean "P. Diddy" Combs, Sean John hit Montreal, Quebec, on March 28th and Toronto, Ontario, on March 29th. His presence in Canada was meant to increase sales in the region. Sean John currently sells mostly at independent boutiques and at many of the best athletic chains in the country, such as Athlete's World, Footlocker, and the premiere men's store, The Sporting Life. Sean John made its fashion debut with a men's sportswear collection for the Spring 1999 season.

Sean 'P. Diddy' Combs and Sean John Taking Canada by Storm

Shape up on sizes, fashion industry urged

2005-04-01T14:35:00.000-08:00

Have you ever wanted to buy something and you could not find the right size? in that might soon come to an end with a push to introduce national standardised sizing for clothes. "There are significant variations in clothes sizes around the world - for instance an Australian 10 is bigger than an Italian 10, but smaller than a US 10," he said. "These variations result in significant confusion for consumers who often can't be sure exactly what size garment they are buying." The code which would be voluntary is expected to be embraced by theclothing and textile industry, which is worth $9 billion.A national standard would enable the industry "to produce clothes that will sell better and clothes that won't necessarily be left on the rack because they don't fit anybody."

Shape up on sizes, fashion industry urged

Lucire’s Jack Yan at NZ Fashion Industry Workshop

2005-04-01T14:22:00.000-08:00

Lucire’s Jack Yan at NZ Fashion Industry Workshop

Dunedin, February 27 (JY&A Media) Lucire’s founding publisher Jack Yan will join Icebreaker’s Duncan McLean and leading designer Doris de Pont at New Zealand Trade and Enterprise’s Fashion–Apparel Industry Workshop in Dunedin, New Zealand on March 12 at 1·30 p.m the workshop is designed to give practical insights to the current and future designers and apparel businesses. The wotkshop is held at the Dunedin Public Art Gallery’s seminar room where the speakers will share their international experiences to audiences. While being aware of overseas cultures is important—I am the first person to say, “Think global, act global”—Kiwis should be proud of the independence, innovation and intuition that we have, rather than abandon our business practices when we begin exporting,’ he says.

Lucire’s Jack Yan at NZ Fashion Industry Workshop

Online shopping poised for growth

2005-03-27T17:22:00.000-08:00

Online shopping has provided consumers with an interactive shopping experience that was the result of advances in e-commerce technology over the past few years. Recent research by World Wide Worx indicates that there was R341 million in online sales in the South African retail sector during 2003. The expected e-commerce figures for 2004 predicated a steady growth in online sales. A major reason for such growth is the Internet provides an additional channel for companies to access markets and make products more accessible to a global marketplace.

Online shopping poised for growth

Popular shoe spawns odd behavior

2005-03-27T16:57:00.000-08:00

With the huge popularity of his shoes and the lack of supply, the craze for Air Jordan sneakers and apparel has grown. Many people go through extreme measures to get a pair of Jordan shoes, students skip school and older fans take off work to wait in front of the mall hours before it opens to buy the shoes.Teresa Harris, assistant manager of the Finish Line in Tallahassee Mall, said though she couldn't give specific sale numbers, Jordan sneakers always beat out it's competition by far. When asked why the shoes were selling so well; "I personally think that it's because he's the greatest basketball player ever. And with the retro sneakers, people had them before and want them again."

Popular shoe spawns odd behavior

Backless Lingerie Intimate Apparel

2005-03-24T13:08:00.000-08:00

A revolution in women’s underwear, Backless Lingerie enable any woman to wear the lowest cut jeans or the smallest gowns without showing a panty line or thong. Backless Lingerie has been a success since they hit the market in early February 2005.The www.BacklessLingerie.com website was recently launched, these unique panties are selling out none stop, online orders have been increasing every day.

Backless Lingerie Intimate Apparel

Beyonce gets serious about fashion

2005-03-20T19:13:00.000-08:00

Leading R&B singer Beyonce Knowles has signed a licensing agreement with G-III Apparel Group Ltd, a leading manufacturer and distributor of outerwear and sportswear. The beautiful singer hopes to launch her extraordinary outwear collection for the upcoming holiday season. She is aiming her clothing line towards the youn women's contemporary fashion market.

Beyonce gets serious about fashion

Entertainment Content Rings Clear at CTIA; P Diddy and his Wireless

2005-03-20T19:07:00.000-08:00

Mr. Sean " P-Diddy" Combs has found a new and innovative method of targeting consumers with his music, apparel and politics through the use of cellular communications. He believes that "the medium is the message" and now will have Bad Boy Entertainment be a content provider and a mobile virtual network operator(MVNO). He is aiming his services towards his customers that expect to have the best way to find the best music, sexiest clothes, and the hippest technology. I believe that this business venture is a very smart one for Mr. Combs since he is capitalizing on a growing market of upcoming cellular technology.

Entertainment Content Rings Clear at CTIA; P Diddy and his Wireless