New Zealand Wool Services International Limiteds General Manager, Mr John Dawson reports that the North Island offering of 7,615 bales saw a softening at todays wool sale despite a weakening in the US dollar.Wool Prices Soften. New Zealand Wool Services International Limited’s General Manager, Mr John Dawson reports that the North Island offering of 7,615 bales saw a softening at today’s wool sale despite a weakening in the US dollar. The main trading currencies were at lower levels from that

The CFDA is thrilled and proud to announce that TV personality and executive Andy Cohen will host the 2013 CFDA Fashion Awards on Monday, June 3rd at Alice Tully Hall at Lincoln Center. Andy Cohen is not only Bravo’s Executive Vice President of Development and Talent, but he also oversees the network’s development, creates original content, and is responsible for identifying new talent. The host of this year’s awards has also been nominated for eleven Emmys as Executive Producer of Projec

Chinese brands and designers were the major highlight of the recently concluded week-long celebration of China’s bi-annual fashion soiree Shanghai Fashion Week. Multiple award winning, womenswear designer Qiu Hao featured his maiden catwalk show at the event. Living up to the hype, his much-awaited fall-winter 2013 collection included impeccably tailored oversized coats, A-line skirts and luxe dresses with revealing V-shaped necklines in wintery shades of blacks and creamy whites. Xiamen-b

Brooks Brothers, the 195-year-old American menswear specialist, has launched a limited edition collection inspired from the highly anticipated Baz Luhrmann directed film ‘The Great Gatsby’. Created in collaboration with the film’s Academy Award winning costume designer Catherine Martin, the retailer has designed nearly 500 pieces and out of them a few have gone on sale. Invoking the relaxed happy spirit of the Roaring Twenties replete with lavish garden parties as narrated in F. Scott Fit

After cutting a music album and producing a radio show, the famous French professional basketball player Tony Parker is again in the mood to tickle his creative capabilities by trying his luck in the world of fashion. The 30-year-old multi-faceted sportsman, who plays for the San Antonio Spurs of the National Basketball Association in the US, has recently unveiled his own ready-to-wear clothing line designed in collaboration with young emerging designers. Titled as WAP TWO, the name of the

The Kenyan fashion brand Chico Leco has designed a series of eight apparel and accessory collections showcased through a string of conceptual videos giving a sneak peek at the ensembles. Inspired from various sources like sunsets in Japanese anime and ethnic Dinka corsetry, the lines have been designed by Katungulu Mwendwa, Sunny Dolat, Kepha Maina, Nick Ondu, Blackbird, Wambui Mukenyi, Sheila Amolo and Ruth Abade. Designer Sunny Dolat’s Fall/Winter 2013 menswear collection titled Sunseeke

Gap Inc. is announcing detailed plans to strategically gain market share in North America and around the world through its portfolio of six brands – Gap, Banana Republic, Old Navy, Athleta, Piperlime and newly-acquired Intermix - while investing further in its leading digital and online capabilities. "Gap Inc. is determined to build upon its product and revenue momentum in 2012, which was achieved as we focused on becoming the world’s favorite for American style," says Glenn Murphy, chairman

Allen Solly, the brand that introduced Friday Dressing to Indian consumers opens its flagship store in Guwahati making the brand more accessible to its discerning consumers in the city. The new Allen Solly store is the first step which marks its foray into the North East market. Spread over 1,400 sq ft, the new Allen Solly store is located on GS Road, and amplifies the importance of Guwahati as a market within the brand’s distribution strategy. The Guwahati store reflects Allen Solly’s Pr

Consumers should stop using this product, which is being recalled voluntarily, unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Recall Summary Name of Product: 12-volt heated jacket liners Hazard: A defective wire connector can cause the jacket liner to overheat, posing a burn hazard to consumers. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the jacket liners and contact Gerbings, LLC for a free repair or replacement liner.

The Antigua Summer Men's and Women's Performance Golf Collection will continue the bolder and brighter color stories introduced in Spring 2013. These trending pop colors are used as subtle details created to appeal to a wide age demographic of both male and female golfers in this season's men's and women's golf wear collections. The color palette includes invigorating pop colors such as Lapis, Margarita, Apple, Melon, Phlox, and Zest, for the Men's Collections, and Light Melon, Kiss, Pansy, F