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3 ways to wear headscarves
...st ways to hide your festival hair under a scarf. Seventies ... like Nicole RitchieSeventies head band Nicole Richie and Kimberly Stewart love the Seventies boho vibe. To get their look, wrap the scarf around the front of your hairline and top of your forehead. Tie it at the nape of your neck and let the ends hang down your back. Natty ... like Carla BruniNatty neckerchiefWife of the French Presi... |
Li-Lo almost puts me off leopard print
...SJP's more natural sun-kissed hair ever since the pap pics from the SATC movie set came out. Richard Ward will make you look like this ... almostSo when London salon Richard Ward challenged me to ditch the bleach and try out their new more beachy-blonde 'Gisele' style I thought I'd give it a go (I don't know many women who'd say no to looking like Gisele Budchen). A few hours in the chair and I'm... |
Mixed responses from apparel brand honchos on economic crisis
...ded by saying. Mr DPS Kohli, Chairman, Koutons, commenting on the existing scenario optimistically said, “Indian fashion brands have definitely carved a niche for themselves in the international markets. The increased fashion consciousness and the need to look good, coupled with higher purchasing power of the masses, will definitely take the industry to heights in the days to come. With the dissol... |
NRF asks Obama for national sales tax holidays
...The letter was signed by NRF Chairman Myron E. "Mike" Ullman III (J.C. Penney chairman and CEO), NRF First Vice Chairman Philip L. Francis (PetSmart Inc. chairman and CEO), NRF Second Vice Chairman Stephen I. Sadove (Saks Inc. chairman and CEO) and NRF President and CEO Tracy Mullin.The NRF is the largest retail trade association in the world, with members including department, discount, drug, gro... |
Black Friday bargains start season off with a bang
...his year," ComScore Networks Chairman Gian Fulgoni said in a statement. "With 42 percent growth versus the same day last year, it's clear that many consumers opted for the convenience and sanity of shopping from home to avoid mayhem at that malls and to take advantage of the extremely attractive deals being offered online. This growth figure is especially encouraging for online retailers when taki... |
Samuels Jewelers in acquisition discussions
the sightholder."We believe Samuels is an ideal candidate to complement a sightholder's strengths in manufacturing of diamonds and jewelry products," Samuels Chairman David Barr said in a statement. Samuels operates 97 retail jewelry stores in 18 states under the names Samuels, Schubach and Samuels Diamonds. The retailer had an estimated $100,000,000 in U.S. retail jewelry and watch sales in 2005.... |
ShopNBC lowering its jewelry ambitions
...on Tuesday, George Vandeman, chairman of the special committee of the board of directors, said a combination of poor market conditions, a difficult retail and credit environment, and the company's financial performance hampered the sale of the company.ShopNBC also considered liquidation but determined this would not result in any distribution to the company's shareholders.As a result, Vandeman sai... |
Trend for Autumn-Winter 2008/2009 by GLENI
...e latest fashions in clothes, hair styles, handbags, colours and the alternatives.We hope that you find these tips and insights interesting and helpful and enjoy reading10 trends for this season:Let’s start from the feet up: shoes. Ankle-boots and pumps are right back in; both with strictly rounded toes and heels that are vertiginous to say the least, not less than 13 cm! There are many new styl... |
Ennis Apparel Segment revenues up 4.8% for 9-months period
...od this year. Keith Walters, Chairman, President and CEO, commented by saying, “Fiscal year 2009 continues to be a challenging year given the general economic climate, competitors’ pricing strategies, volatility of commodity prices, etc. Our Print Segment’s top-line has been, and is continuing to be, impacted by the general economic climate; however, we are now starting to see this impact spill ov... |
Hollywood Celebrates Strong Sales Over Weekend
...o's pictures.Rob Moore, vice chairman of Paramount, said that the studio is shifting toward a new era during which it will develop its own films."It was certainly helpful to have product from DreamWorks Animation, Marvel, and DreamWorks to help in the transition toward developing our own product," he said. "Now, when you look to the next six months, we have 'Benjamin Button' with Brad Pitt, we hav... |
Federal Reserve Cuts Rates to Historic Low
...st signal by the Fed and its chairman, Ben Bernanke, that the central bank was prepared to take aggressive steps to revive the economy and financial markets."The Federal Reserve will employ all available tools to promote the resumption of sustainable economic growth and to preserve price stability," the Fed said in a statement. It added that it expected interest rates to remain low "for some time"... |
Polo Ralph Lauren to Assume Direct Control of Distribution in Southeast Asia
...lobally,” said Ralph Lauren, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. “The appetite for our brand and products in Southeast Asia is strong and growing, and we expect to build on the momentum by reinforcing our luxury lifestyle positioning and elevating our distribution in the region.”“Southeast Asia is a dynamic, emerging market with incredibly strong growth characteristics,” said Roger Farah, Presid... |
Glamour gongs at the Baftas
...hoes with a diamond-encrusted hair clip from Chopard. Winning style ... Kate Winslet Armani ... Angelina Jolie Harry hotter ... Emma Watson Hot ... Sharon Stone Vintage ... Thandie Cool ... Dominic Cooper Slumdog style icon ... Dev Patel Brit style ... Danny Boyle Skins star ... Nicholas Hoult Our favourite new fashionista FREIDA PINTO says the secret to dressing for the red carpet is com... |
Detroit Reels as Auto Sales Skid
... call Tuesday, Chrysler Vice Chairman Jim Press said the company doesn't believe it needs to close more plants, although he added it may have to adjust output by eliminating shifts at some.At a closed-door meeting Tuesday with Great Lakes-area car dealers, Mr. Press made an emotional plea for dealers to order vehicles from Chrysler. "He said if you don't order cars, how is the company going to mak... |
Handbags maker Coach reduces new store growth plans
...e prior year. Lew Frankfort, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Coach, Inc. said, “Despite this being the most difficult holiday season our company has experienced during my 30-year tenure, we were able to report second quarter sales and earnings per share that were only slightly lower than prior year. The heavily promotional atmosphere against a deteriorating economic backdrop impacted both ... |
Hanesbrands expects soft retail consumer environment in 2009
...es environment,” Hanesbrands Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Richard A. Noll. “We successfully controlled year-end inventories, paid down debt, reduced costs, executed our supply chain strategy ahead of schedule, announced a price increase, and we delivered EPS growth of more than 25 percent for the year despite sales declines. “We are now sharply focused on execution, conservative inventory ... |
Business Journals awarded TSW's fastest 50 for AccessoriesTheShow
...led a conference as the SISO chairman at the TSW event.AccessoriesTheShow and Moda Manhattan tradeshows are produced concurrently with the fashion markets, five times per year in New York City. AccessoriesTheShow and Moda Manhattan offers retailers with over 1,800 lines of juried accessories, and over 500 collections of ready-to-wear apparel in well over thirty classifications. Held in the premier... |
MAGIA@MAGIC becomes the perfect environment for buyers
...id David C. Lizárraga, Board Chairman of the USHCC.The show will also give established consumer brands from countries including Mexico, Guatemala, Peru, Ecuador, Paraguay, Columbia and more an opportunity to develop their global distribution. Likewise, MAGIA becomes the perfect environment for buyers who are looking to increase vendor-based diversity to build relationships with MAGIA’s exhibitors,... |
COS launches childrenswear spring/summer 2009 collection
...c jewellery from necklaces to hair slides will also be available.Above all, though suitably witty and even a little sweet in places – printed dresses come with knickers to match, seersucker blazers cut quite a dash. COS children’s wear subtly subverts the clichés of sugar and spice for girls – just as it ensures a relaxed and urban look for boys that is neither overly masculine nor prissy.COS laun... |
VIRTUE and VICE: Morality in Fashion
...18thC Extremes of fashionHigh hairstyles and headdresses from the Mediaeval Hennin to the 1960s Beehive Hooped skirtsThe cod piece petticoat breeches; macaronisPointed toes, high heels and platform soles Religious attitudesRailing of the priesthood against fashion changeClothing imposed by 19thC missionaries in AfricaThe Islamic veilPuritan dress MiscellaneousChanging attitudes to stiletto heels f... |
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