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Collective Brands comments adidas verdict

Whilst at adidas they had a reason to pop the champagne, lifestyle company Collective Brands has to pay up $305 million over the adidas stripes dispute. The verdict was reached in the previously disclosed adidas matter pending in the federal court in Portland, Oregon. Earlier this year adidas went to court as its signature stripes […]

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GFW Education Day successful

The first Education Day of Graduate Fashion Week saw over 3,500 students from all over the country, visiting Earls Court 2 for fashion  shows and careers advise. Jeff Banks, president, Graduate Fashion Week, opened the event, which was dedicated to the member universities promoting their individual courses and schools looking forward to a packed day […]

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PFW video: Dior Homme FW 09/10

Designer Kris Van Assche chose ‘Angles’ as his concept for the new Dior Homme collection. Click Here: Tonga Rugby Shop

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PFW video: Nina Ricci S/S 2009

Olivier Theyskens said his spring collection for Nina Ricci was inspired by dance. He made dresses that each evolved their own shape, short in the front and long in the back.” The result was like a piece of romantic poetry. Click Here: Italy Rugby Shop

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Diesel online visit increase

The web store of clothing company Diesel is celebrating its first birthday and increased its visits with 50% by going multi-lingual. The online store is now available in French, German and Spanish, besides American and British English. Since the Diesel e-commerce site launched in November 2007, the site received 200 million page-views, doubled in visits […]

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Benetton news and facts history

Benetton Group SpA is an Italian clothing company. The company was founded in 1965, Ponzano Veneto by Luciano, Gilberto, Carlo Benetton and their sister Giuliani. Their first store abroad was opened in Paris in 1968. Tokyo followed in 1982 after New York (1980). Below the list of related news items, published by FashionUnited in the […]

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New website for apparel textile industry

Avery Dennison, provider of pressure-sensitive labelling materials, retail tag, ticketing systems and office products has launched a new website. The site, managed by its Information and Brand Management Division, is offering apparel manufacturers, retailers and brand owners an array of products and technical resources. The new website www.ibmd.averydennison.com strives to give a complete offering of […]

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Sunnies at oki-ni.com

Through the looking glass, and what oki-ni found there was a whole extensive range of designer sunglasses. The online store carries glasses by Mykita, Martin Margiela and Linda Farrow. Berlin based eyewear brand Mykita was founded in 2003 and is known for its innovative, highly functional design. The label comprised simple plug connections that made […]

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Matthew Williamson fever hits H&M

Matthew Williamson’s collaboration with H&M has hit stores today, with a roll call of celebrities attending the launch party on Wednesday. Williamson’s distinct handwriting will give high street shoppers full access to his exclusive world, with a women’s collection that brings together iconic pieces from his past collections with the brilliant colour of his brand […]

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Oilily on sale

After being bought only a few weeks ago by former Proctor & Gamble executive Lea Ward and co-founder of investment firm H2Equity Age Hollander, childrenswear company Oilily is declared bankrupt by the Amsterdam Court. Ward bought a controlling stake from ABN AMRO Capital and H2Equity, which owned the company since 2003. The acquisition was realised […]

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