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David Jones reports lift in Q4 sales - NinemsnThe autumn hot list 2010 - The Guardian
Sunday, 29 Aug 2010 - 00:10:11

David Jones reports lift in Q4 sales Ninemsn In terms of fourth quarter trading, sales growth occurred in womenswear and men`s fashion, footwear, accessories, homewares and electronics. ... and more »

The Guardian
 The autumn hot list 2010
 The Guardian
Tom Ford  womenswear Ever since Tom Ford left Gucci in 2004, he's been promising to launch his own  womenswear line. And it finally looks like it's going to  ...
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The Harrods Graduates - Vogue.com
Friday, 27 Aug 2010 - 10:27:43


 The Harrods Graduates
 Vogue.com
We loved Amelia's beautiful  womenswear illustrations of classics with a twist, whilst we were impressed with Jessica's commercial childrenswear designs.  ...

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Emmy Collins Finally Calls Home and Breaks His Silence on BN! - Bella NaijaYour morning fashion and beauty report: Happy birthday, WWD! Russell Brand ... - Los Angeles Times (blog)
Tuesday, 13 Jul 2010 - 16:57:28

Emmy Collins Finally Calls Home and Breaks His Silence on BN! Bella Naija Womenswear range will be incorporated gradually into the range we offer at the store. Due to the fact that my fabric suppliers delivered my fabrics late, ...

 Your morning fashion and beauty report: Happy birthday, WWD! Russell Brand  ...
 Los Angeles Times (blog)
 Women's Wear Daily celebrates its 100th anniversary this year, with a large special issue this fall to commemorate the occasion. But, like fashion itself,  ...

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4 business owners offer thoughts on the heart of Torrington - Waterbury Republican American
Monday, 05 Jul 2010 - 17:38:24


 4 business owners offer thoughts on the heart of Torrington
 Waterbury Republican American
"This business has evolved tremendously," Rossi said, changing from a store that once carried  womens' wear and a small selection of baby clothes to a  ...

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200 Independent Stockists - Charming! - Drapers (blog)
Monday, 05 Jul 2010 - 11:45:46


Drapers (blog)
 200 Independent Stockists - Charming!
 Drapers (blog)
I came on board as role of general and marketing manager to assist my director Ken Kwok launch Charming as a new  womenswear brand in the UK.  ...

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Fashion Week - American ChronicleArmani puts Perth on exclusive map - The West Australian
Tuesday, 28 Jul 2009 - 01:06:09

Fashion Week American Chronicle I will be showcasing my own collection comprising of both menswear and womens wear. As of now I do not have any showstopper in mind. ...

 Armani puts Perth on exclusive map
 The West Australian
Armani spokeswoman Sally Pitt said the boutique would carry the full Armani range, from menswear and  womenswear to jewellery, footwear, bags and sunglasses.  ...

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Shoppers in their habitat - Daily PressThe boyfriend's back - Canada.com
Tuesday, 14 Jul 2009 - 17:12:01

Shoppers in their habitat Daily Press However, with the region`s unpredictable weather, the cardigan sweater has been a top item in womenswear. "When you`re thinking of Cape Cod, you`re thinking ...

 The boyfriend's back
 Canada.com
Today's  womenswear designers have refined the boyfriend look, tailoring pieces to the female figure while still maintaining that seductive touch of  ...

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Summer fashion's blank slate: The khaki - National PostTK Maxx bolsters buying teams - Drapers online
Friday, 03 Jul 2009 - 11:50:38

Summer fashion`s blank slate: The khaki National Post South African hatmaker Swanepoel designed a range of khaki fedoras and bucket hats, while Vena Cava added its own twist to khaki dresses. ... and more »

 TK Maxx bolsters  buying teams
 Drapers online
TK Maxx is also seeking replacements for divisional merchandise manager for  womenswear Caroline Withey and divisional merchandise manager for menswear Gavin  ...

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What's hot where? - a shopping snapshot - The News JournalSenior Designer - Retail Bulletin
Sunday, 28 Jun 2009 - 15:37:05

What`s hot where? - a shopping snapshot The News Journal The cardigan sweater has been a top item in womenswear. "When you`re thinking of Cape Cod, you`re thinking of whether you`ll need sweaters or tank tops and ... and more »

 Senior Designer
 Retail Bulletin
We are seeking an experienced  womenswear Senior Designer who is looking for a new and exciting challenge. You will be working closely with the  Buying team,  ...

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Gap & CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund launch 2009 Gap Design Editions ... - Canada NewsWire (press release)Davies to share profits in new GIVe venture - Drapers online
Friday, 19 Jun 2009 - 11:22:17

Gap & CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund launch 2009 Gap Design Editions ... Canada NewsWire (press release), Canada In 2008, Alexander Wang received top honors from the Vogue/CFDA Fund; and earlier in the year was recognized by his peers with a nomination for the 2008 CFDA Swarovski Womens Wear Designer of the Year Award. "Being an American designer, ...

Davies to share profits in new GIVe venture
Drapers online, UK
George Davies, the serial brand creator, has been hailed as the saviour of struggling independent department stores across the UK and Republic of Ireland with the launch of his  womenswear concept GIVe, which will operate as an innovative profit and  ...... Comment?

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Gap & CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund launch 2009 Gap Design Editions ... - Canada NewsWire (press release)High Life: More 2009 CFDA Awards Coverage - Women's Wear Daily
Wednesday, 17 Jun 2009 - 12:22:37

Gap & CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund launch 2009 Gap Design Editions ... Canada NewsWire (press release), Canada In 2008, Alexander Wang received top honors from the Vogue/CFDA Fund; and earlier in the year was recognized by his peers with a nomination for the 2008 CFDA Swarovski Womens Wear Designer of the Year Award. "Being an American designer, ...

Telegraph.co.uk
High Life: More 2009 CFDA Awards Coverage
Women's Wear Daily
There was the spanking new location, Alice Tully Hall; the first-time host who ribbed the oh-so-serious fashion crowd, Tracey Ullman, and a nod to the next generation with winners like Rodarte's Kate and Laura Mulleavy for  women's wear,  ...
'It's a Family Affair,' Says DVF of Celeb-Clogged CFDAs New York Observer
Fashion Bonanza at the CFDA Awards Terra.com
Hard to Name Real Winners at Fashion Awards New York Times
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Morleys on brink of acquiring Roomes of Essex - Drapers onlineHeritage heats up - Globe and Mail
Friday, 12 Jun 2009 - 20:37:22

Morleys on brink of acquiring Roomes of Essex Drapers online, UK Howard Ross, UK and Republic of Ireland country manager for womenswear brand Gerry Weber, said: 'On the evidence of what Morleys has done in Wimbledon, it would be a very good acquisition and a positive move for Roomes.' A young fashion brand agent ...

Globe and Mail
Heritage heats up
Globe and Mail, Canada
'We've had a lot of requests for collaborations,' says Linda Parke, who handles  womenswear communications for Pendleton and cites Nike and Vans as examples of partners. 'What's interesting is that they've come to us; they want to own those attributes  ...... Comment?

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New romantic: fashion for all ages and audiences - IndependentPlay.com sponsors Take That tour - Drapers online
Monday, 08 Jun 2009 - 15:23:32

New romantic: fashion for all ages and audiences Independent, UK Jo Hooper, head of womenswear buying at John Lewis notes that some of the designs don`t look overly striking on the hanger but that they come alive when worn. Similarly, such simple silhouettes will benefit from clever styling, and allow the wearer to ...

Play.com sponsors Take That tour
Drapers online, UK
Play.com, which sells brands including Bench, Ben Sherman and Ichi, has recently singed up French Connection and is in the process of targeting other young fashion  womenswear brands in a bid to build its female  customer profile.  ...... Comment?

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Zandra Rhodes - Drapers onlineWhat's hot where? - a shopping snapshot - The News Journal
Monday, 08 Jun 2009 - 08:56:19

Zandra Rhodes Drapers online, UK 'Zandra was such an inspirational person to work with, so passionate about the clothing she was creating,' says Neil Hendy, head of womenswear design for M&S. 'She was very open to our ideas too, and understood that the pieces needed to be flattering ...

What's hot where? - a shopping snapshot
The News Journal, DE
The cardigan sweater has been a top item in  womenswear. "When you're thinking of Cape Cod, you're thinking of whether you'll need sweaters or tank tops and T-shirts," says Duffy. Gap's Market Street store sees tourists mostly in the morning,  ...
Fashion check Texarkana Gazette
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Morleys on brink of acquiring Roomes of Essex - Drapers onlineWhat's hot where? - a shopping snapshot - The News Journal
Monday, 08 Jun 2009 - 08:56:19

Morleys on brink of acquiring Roomes of Essex Drapers online, UK Howard Ross, UK and Republic of Ireland country manager for womenswear brand Gerry Weber, said: 'On the evidence of what Morleys has done in Wimbledon, it would be a very good acquisition and a positive move for Roomes.' A young fashion brand agent ...

What's hot where? - a shopping snapshot
The News Journal, DE
The cardigan sweater has been a top item in  womenswear. "When you're thinking of Cape Cod, you're thinking of whether you'll need sweaters or tank tops and T-shirts," says Duffy. Gap's Market Street store sees tourists mostly in the morning,  ...
Fashion check Texarkana Gazette
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Brisbane's top 100 movers and shakers - Where I Live - News Community MediaWhat's hot where? - a shopping snapshot - The News Journal
Monday, 08 Jun 2009 - 08:56:19

Where I Live - News Community Media

Brisbane`s top 100 movers and shakers Where I Live - News Community Media, Australia Last year, Hoe launched her first namesake womenswear store in Fortitude Valley, and is a young mover and shaker with looks and business brains to match. Kate Jones - Environment Minister: With hot looks and ethics to match, this pint-sized politician ...

What's hot where? - a shopping snapshot
The News Journal, DE
The cardigan sweater has been a top item in  womenswear. "When you're thinking of Cape Cod, you're thinking of whether you'll need sweaters or tank tops and T-shirts," says Duffy. Gap's Market Street store sees tourists mostly in the morning,  ...... Comment?

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Zandra Rhodes - Drapers onlineNew Look defies downturn - Daily News Round-up (press release)
Thursday, 04 Jun 2009 - 09:47:21

Zandra Rhodes Drapers online, UK 'Zandra was such an inspirational person to work with, so passionate about the clothing she was creating,' says Neil Hendy, head of womenswear design for M&S. 'She was very open to our ideas too, and understood that the pieces needed to be flattering ...

MSN Money UK
New Look defies downturn
Daily News Round-up (press release), UK
New Look added that it had increased its market share in  womenswear by 0.7 percentage points to 5.4%, benefiting from 'retail spending shifting towards 'value for money' brands in response to the squeeze on household finance'.
New Look EBITDA soars 10% Drapers online
Quest for value boosts New Look Manchester Evening News
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Zandra Rhodes - Drapers onlineWomen have never had it so good at work, says M&S chief - guardian.co.uk
Sunday, 31 May 2009 - 00:02:10

Zandra Rhodes Drapers online, UK 'Zandra was such an inspirational person to work with, so passionate about the clothing she was creating,' says Neil Hendy, head of womenswear design for M&S. 'She was very open to our ideas too, and understood that the pieces needed to be flattering ...

Women have never had it so good at work, says M&S chief
guardian.co.uk, UK
Bostock is being tipped as a possible successor to Rose when he steps down in 2011, a move that would make her the first female to occupy the chief executive's chair at the largest  womenswear business in the country. Not everyone agrees with Rose.  ...... Comment?

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What has become of our old Woolies stores? We find out... - Bristol Evening PostLondon calling local designer - Stirling Observer
Thursday, 28 May 2009 - 09:57:35

What has become of our old Woolies stores? We find out... Bristol Evening Post, UK But there was better news in Yate, where budget fashion retailer Peacocks is to move into part of the former Woolworths store from June, with its sister Bonmarche womenswear chain taking over the rest of the building. Dominion Trust, which owns the ...

London calling local designer
Stirling Observer, UK
There was more good news for Iona when she was announced as the winner of the  womenswear section of the 'London Calling' competition, with her striking dress incorporating laser cut leather. Her design will shortly be available to  buy at Start boutique  ...... Comment?

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