According to the latest Bangladesh based Export Promotion Bureau (EPB) data, in July this year knitwear products fetched $1.25 billion, registering a 25.24% growth over the same period last year. Of the total export earnings, knitwear items fetched $2.10 billion during the first two months of the current fiscal year, which is an increase of 17.19% since the last year. Earnings from knit items surpassed the target by 5.69%.Positive trend. The Bureau reports that the export earnings stood at

Apparel exports to the US market recorded a 9.0 per cent growth in the first seven months of the current calendar year (CY) compared to that of the same period of 2012, indicating that the factory safety issues had no negative impact on orders so far. According to the US official figure, the apparel export from Bangladesh witnessed an increase of 9.0 per cent during the seven months until July last compared to that of the corresponding period of the last CY. The country exported apparel p

Apparel and textile manufacturing is set to restart at the Gaeseong Industrial Complex (GIC), also called Kaesong industrial park, located in North Korea just north of the South Korean border, nearly five months after work was halted as tensions escalated between the two Koreas following a nuclear test made by North Korea in February this year. The second meeting of the South-North Joint Committee for GIC, held last week, decided that the GIC companies will begin testing machines on September

NEW LOOK dazzled in this year’s RETAIL WEEK RISING STARS AWARDS with a truly impressive clutch of nominations, commendations, and one sensational win. The brand’s Press Officer, LAUREN HARDINGES was thrilled to be named Marketing Individual of the Year – recognition for her unique contribution to a team that has delivered record-breaking levels of media coverage. Supported by a roll-call of major brands, these annual awards are regarded as the “gold standard” identifying future leaders of the

In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, Cubavera, the influential apparel brand that takes inspiration from its rich Latin heritage, will sponsor a fashion presentation along with Ocean Drive magazine showcasing its spring 2014 collection on Thursday, September 19, 2013 from 8:00pm to midnight at the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts. The event will be hosted by celebrity guests Zuleyka Rivera, telenovela star and Miss Universe 2006, and celebrity stylist Irma Martinez, and will feat

Australian lingerie company DCI Corporation is launching two new provocative lingerie lines, Fifty Shades of Grey and Dita Von Teese lingerie, topping off a stellar year for the company which has seen them defy current gloomy retail conditions. Based on the fastest selling paperback of all time, the Fifty Shades of Grey lingerie collection will launch in Target on 26 September, lifting the popular story off the pages and into the wardrobes of Australian women. The recently announced collectio

The Government of Bangladesh has urged India to remove all tariff and non-tariff barriers on Bangladeshi garments. Although the Indian Government granted duty-free access for Bangladeshi readymade garments in September 2011, the volume of trade has not risen to expected levels due to various barriers, Bangladesh Commerce Secretary Mahbub Ahmed said at an event organized by the Indian Chamber of Commerce in Kolkata. Mr. Mahbub informed that he has met his Indian counterpart SR Rao and Reven

Neo Lux CEO, Sheldon Williamson, launched his fashion career with his new brand of Electroluminescent Wire(EL WIre) clothing. The Ohio based company is hoping to break into the fashion world. His uniquely designed light up hoodies promise to bring safety and style to night goers everywhere. Runners and walkers who are looking for a way to stand out, more than just with flashlights and hope, are praising the product as revolutionary. And the fashion community has also embraced the new light up

Children’s clothing retailer MillyMog are delighted to announce the launch of the Autumn Winter 13 collection from popular Boys&Girls brand in their Didsbury-based store. Created with 100% organic fair trade cotton, the Boys&Girls range offers funky, high-quality designs which are also incredibly comfortable for your child. Created with care, each product uses certified organic cotton, giving your child the extra feel good factor and ensuring that their clothes are soft yet strong.

Brad Keselowski, NASCAR superstar and driver of the No. 2 Miller Lite Ford Fusion, has partnered with cutting-edge action sports apparel line, Panic Switch Army, to debut a signature, limited-edition t-shirt. The Brad Keselowski Elite T-Shirt in black boasts bold colors, racing’s signature checkered flags and graphics that resonate with motorsports enthusiasts. “Panic Switch is proud to announce our latest signature tee with the legendary Brad Keselowski,” said Luke Burrett, founder and CE