In 2012, Marimekko signed a partnership contract with Hong Kong-based Sidefame with the objective of opening a total of 15 Marimekko stores in China by the end of 2016. The first of these was opened in Hong Kong in May 2012 and this year will see the opening of three new stores. The first Marimekko stores in mainland China will open in Beijing and Shanghai during the summer. The Beijing store will be located in Sanlitun Village in the Chaoyang district and the Shanghai store in the brand-new

Volatile cotton prices and recession-induced drops in consumer spending caused the industry to decline slightly in the past five years; however, increasing population and disposable income growth will bolster industry revenue in the five years to come. For these reasons, industry research firm IBISWorld has updated a report on the Global Apparel Manufacturing industry to its growing report collection. After several years of strong revenue growth, the Global Apparel Manufacturing industry suff

Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, launches a revamped website for its Business Unit Textiles Chemicals to offer users quicker and more efficient access to advanced and reliable solutions and expertise. The new website is designed with improved navigability and enhanced search and information features for customers and other visitors from a variety of markets and applications. "Our new website is not a simple redesign of our online presence. It genuinely reflects how our busines

Walmart , the world's largest retailer, has given its suppliers an ultimatum to disclose by April 15 which factories they work with, and says it will sever ties with those that subcontract work without telling Wal-Mart. The compnay has donated $1.6 million (?1.04 million), to part-fund a Bangladesh training centre to help improve the country's garment factory conditions, different agencies report. On the part of Walmart, it would be the biggest push yet to try to improve conditions at factor

Have you ever bought a fake designer bag? If so, you may want to think twice the next time someone on a street corner tries to sell you a fake or . A new law has been proposed that will make purchasing fake bags illegal and could lead to a fine or even jail time! A bill was introduced last year in New York City to discourage women from buying fake designer bags, and a councilwoman is now trying to push it through. If this law is passed, women who buy counterfeit bags (and are caugh

Mobility, modularity, and a dynamic, 21st-century life are the core concepts at the heart of a new collaboration between adidas and the renowned British industrial designer Tom Dixon. Debuting this month at MOST in an experimental factory installation, created by Design Research Studio and set in an immense environment of a reconstructed 19th Century railway station, the resulting collection runs the gamut from convertible travel bags and luggage to sleek sportswear and apparel. The adidas

William Benson, Founder has formed a new partnership with designer Tanya Theberge of Theberge Design, Inc. Acting as the driving force of Creative Design, Tanya Theberge is an accomplished artist who designs for the female form as art. The distinct cut and style of Theberge designs has earned a reputation for artistry and bringing fashion to the swimwear industry; a true marriage of form and function. The Billionaires Row Collection by Theberge ranges from luxurious hounds-tooth prints with g

The International Lingerie Show, a bi-annual tradeshow for lingerie and adult novelty products, returns for its Spring/Summer 2013 show this month at the RIO Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. PureSexyCostumes.com is scheduled to attend the three-day show, which begins on April 8th and runs until April 10th. At this show, the online retailer will reconnect with existing vendors and search for new brands to work with for the year. With plenty of sexy lingerie, exotic club wear and rave wear f

shopimagine.in, an online boutique, introduces a new line of fashionable apparels with a riot of colours and range of styles with attention to detail and cuts to give Indian women a distinctive urban chic look. Handpicked from California design houses and manufactured mainly in USA, the California Collection delivers fun loving and trendy styles that are well suited for evening wear, party wear and any other get together of friends and families. “California Collection represents two years

Body Glove, the original surf and dive industry pioneer and creator of the first commercially viable wetsuit, is commemorating its 60 year anniversary. The family-owned and operated business is excited to honor its history with co-founder Bob Meistrell and the group of athletes and business partners that have been so vital to their business. Identical twin brothers Bill and Bob grew the Body Glove brand alongside the surfing boom of the 50s to become one of the most recognizable action spo