Major lingerie maker, La Senza Corporation, announced today its intention to close the five stores it has been operating in Northeastern United States for the past eighteen months, thus ending its current test of the U.S. lingerie market.Mr. Laurence Lewin, President of La Senza Inc., stated, "Although these test units were reasonably successful, the sales volumes generated in the test period did not reach an appropriate level to encourage us to invest additional capital to 'roll out' the chain

Bridal fashion shows feature the newest styles in bridal and formal wear. From the traditional to the contemporary, you'll find hundreds of outfits that meet your budget. There are two bridal fashion shows on each day. Spectacular bridal fashion shows feature the newest styles in bridal and formal wear. Our professional models will show off the latest:?Wedding Gowns?Veils & headpieces?Bridesmaid dresses?Flowergirl dresses?Tuxedos?And much more?Choosing a wedding dress can be stressful! After

China's imports of cotton fabrics did not significantly change in the last year in volume terms. They slightly rose in US$ terms, however, reflecting more demand for higher-valued fabrics, including denim from Japan. China's imports of lightweight fabrics from India and Pakistan surged while shipments of heavier fabrics from the same countries fell, as indicated by our series of tables. China's demand for cotton fabrics did not substantially change in the past years, reflecting much higher con

US apparel imports were not very strong in December 2004, only rising 6% in volume terms as the weakness in the US dollar continued depressing the market. For the last time, a series of Asian countries again benefited from the low level in China's quotas added to less adjustment in US limits in 2004, as indicated by our statistical tables. US apparel imports nearly rose 6% in volume terms in December 2004, finally up 4% in 2004. US apparel imports had increased by 9.32% in 2003, by comparison.

China's textile and apparel exports were only up 14% in January, according to first official data. The rise in exports could be much higher in volume terms, however, as a clear sign that prices dramatically fell after quotas were eliminated. In order limiting price competition, China now tries rapidly implementing a real-time monitoring system while pressure is growing in the US and the EU to limit imports of Chinese products. China's total exports were up 42% in January to US$50.8 billion but

About the show CHIC - a mature fair with 12 years' history, a symbol of innovation, a fashion party and a partner to grow with. After division into 2 sessions in 2004, CHIC is consolidating its status as the largest professional fashion fair in Asia. It declares to the world that a new era is coming! The year of 2005 is unusual for the garment industry. In this second session it includes Women? wear, Childrenwear and Accessories. CHIC2005 welcomes the participation of more, better, fresher

US apparel imports were not very strong in December 2004, only rising 6% in volume terms as the weakness in the US dollar continued depressing the market. For the last time, a series of Asian countries again benefited from the low level in China's quotas added to less adjustment in US limits in 2004, as indicated by our statistical tables. US apparel imports nearly rose 6% in volume terms in December 2004, finally up 4% in 2004. US apparel imports had increased by 9.32% in 2003, by comparison.

China is expected grabing a strong part of US apparel import market in man-made fiber categories, thanks to its polyester integrated industry. Also taking advantage of large polyester capacities, Indonesia could resist in a few categories while Vietnam could benefit from its very low labor costs after US quotas on its apparel will have been fully eliminated. Along with China's competitors, Indonesian and Vietnamese exporters of man-made fiber apparel had a glorious year on US market in 2004.

Japan's imports of cotton yarns further declined in 2004 in line with lower textile and apparel production. Market shares of China, Pakistan and India improved, however, to the detriment of exports from Indonesia and Thailand. Japan's imports of cotton yarns and threads were down more than 9% in volume terms in 2004 to 24,854 tons. Thanks to a nearly 8% rise in average unit prices, imports were only down 2% in yen terms. The rise in the yen against the US dollar probably limited the decline

Textile Expo Dubai, the International Machinery andaccessories Trade fair for the textile and fabric industry will take place at the Airport Expo Dubai ?DUBAI WORLD TRADE CENTRE from 20 to 23 March 2005. The event that is well on track to become the largest textile machinery and accessories show of the Middle East, will showcase the latest and most innovative textile machines, equipments and allied products and services for the industry. The exhibitors to the show include manufacturers from al