In the lush mountains of Nagano, Japan, four Team Gira runners solemnly train near the storied Togakushi Shrine. Concealed by the surrounding forest’s mystical 900-year-old cedar trees, they are a tonal flash—a modern incarnation of the storied ninjutsu, or ninja, who in olden days used the dramatic terrain for ascetic schooling. Pursuant of the ancient art’s mission: to arrive at enlightenment through perseverance, endurance and patience, the runners rely upon meditation and their advanced e

Fiji Fashion Week (FJFW) will be held from 18th October to 20th October in Suva. A mere fashion show it is not. Opening night will be one big Pacific party, if the Oceania Centre for Arts & Culture (OCAC), the University of the South Pacific’s performing arts arm, has anything to do with the fifth year of Fiji Fashion Week (FJFW). Entitled ‘Tribe Echoes of the Pacific’ opening night is designed to be a fusion of island fashion, song, dance and raw South Pacific passion for culture.

Lint prices lost nearly Rs 400 per maund (37.32 Kgs) this week in the ready market following increased arrivals, improving quality, fall in values of New York cotton futures and abundant crop prospects and carryovers in most parts of the world. With the monsoon season approaching its tail-end in Pakistan and scope of better quality and increased arrivals during the coming weeks, bearish sentiment appeared to overtake the cotton market. Many domestic textile mills are also reported to be faring

The All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for Fashion and Textiles co-hosted an event with the British Fashion Council (BFC) at London Fashion Week. The event celebrated British fashion in 2012 so far focusing on how the Government and MP’s can help to ensure its continued success. The UK fashion industry is worth ?21 billion to the UK economy and makes a vital contribution to the global reputation of Great Britain as a leader in creative excellence. Much more can be done to drive the sector

At the peak of Paris fashion week, an extravagant party launched the AdR at H&M collection with theatrical flair. Hosted byHennes and Mauritz (H&M) together with fashion icon Anna Dello Russo, the Paradis Ball took place in Paris famed cabaret nightclub Paradis Latin. The glitzy party married fashion, performance and a live showcase by music star Azealia Banks. Friends and fashionistas, including Olivier Theyskens, Rachel Zoe, Jefferson Hack, Poppy Delevingne, Peter Dundas and super mode

Hollywood actress Kristen Stewart made an appearance at the catwalk show presented by the French fashion house ‘Balenciaga’ on the third day of the Paris Fashion Week, which witnessed some eye catching creations by various local and international designers. The female lead of the ‘Twilight’ movie series, who also is the brand ambassador of Balenciaga’s new fall fragrance, was dressed in the French label’s yellow biker jacket and a black-and-white floral print jeans. Balenciaga presented a

U.S. cotton industry leaders met this week with senior U.S. government officials to discuss the serious financial losses accruing in all industry segments as a result of massive defaults on cotton export contracts. Industry leaders emphasized the threat these contract defaults posed to the growth of U.S. exports and underscored the crucial importance of contract sanctity and the enforcement of arbitration awards as cornerstones of international trade. The delegation from the National Cotton C

The U.S. cotton industry asked senior government officials this week to help prevent contract defaults that it said threaten some $1 billion in sales. Escalating the issue to the government for the first time underscores growing concerns that a slew of contract defaults, caused by a surge in prices to record highs and their subsequent collapse, will do long-term damage to the industry. The trade delegation met with Department of Agriculture Secretary Thomas Vilsack, Trade Representative Ron

Interior designing is subjective, but most designers will agree that the choice of bedding can make all the difference from a bedroom design perspective. Homeowners should put careful consideration into their choice of bedding because it really can make or break the look of the bedroom. It is fair to say that when you enter a bedroom, your eye will immediately be drawn to the bed as it’s the largest piece of furniture in the room. As such, it is important that your choice bedroom furniture and b