Prime Line, Bridgeport, Conn., announced it has received full certification by the Chicago-based Quality Certification Alliance (QCA). To achieve this certification, Prime Line had to successfully pass a detailed review of its product safety, quality, social and environmental practices, including a comprehensive review of its procedures, a four-day audit of its headquarters in Bridgeport, Conn., and audits of several of its factories in China.
Read MoreSweda Company Debuts SMARTSearch
The sales team from City of Industry, California-based, Sweda Company donned colorful tuxedos at the kickoff of the PPAI show in Las Vegas last week to celebrate their new Web enhancement SMARTSearch, an online browsing tool that filters by product category, color and price range.
Read MoreS&S Activewear Launches New Web Site
S&S Activewear, Bolingbrook, Ill. announced the launch of its new Web site at www.ssactivewear.com, with an updated design and improved features. The apparel wholesaler unveiled the new site using an interactive touch-screen display at PPAI Las Vegas on January 13 to 15 and will exhibit at ISS Long Beach Show on January 22 to 24 and ASI Dallas on February 2 to 3.
Read MoreThe 25 Most Stylish Men in the World 2010 (GQ)
GQ is up to it again with its very own online voting booth for the most stylish man in the world. While it may sound like a light beer commercial, some true heavyweights are in contention for the GQ crown.
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Pro Towels Etc.– Seville Collection Terry Velour Robe
Get the day off on the right foot by relaxing in the Kimono-style terry velour robe from Pro Towels Etc. It features double belt loops allowing for maximum comfort, no matter how tall or short. The 100 percent cotton robe has 3/4 sleeves and is 48″ long.
Style.com’s Spring 2010 Shopping Guide
Highlighting fashions such as Miu Miu Floral-print duchesse platform shoe, Lauren Moffat floral top and shorts, and Rebecca Taylor scarlet poppies smock top and denim dot shorts, the Style.com spring fashion guide is a must-view resource for fashion forecasting upcoming spring sales plans. Style.com sees a pattern of prints making their way off the runway and into reality.
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PremiumWear– Jockey Ladies’ Heather Rib Tunic
Relax in the comfortable Jockey Ladies’ Heather Rib Tunic from PremiumWear. The 55 percent pima cotton/45 percent polyester tunic is treated with an enzyme wash for extra softness. It has a self-fabric banded stand-up collar, narrow V-neck with self-fabric facing; set-in, hemmed sleeves and an even-bottom hem with extended size vents.
Early Morning Workout
S&S Activewear–Bella Ladies’ Cotton/Spandex Yoga Pant
The Bella Ladies’ Cotton/Spandex Yoga Pant from S&S Activewear is perfect for some mid-morning, mind-soothing yoga. Thanks to a comfortable, expandable gusset, these pants will flow with you from pose to pose. The contoured fit pants feature a cover-stitched, two-piece flat waistband with elastic and slightly flared leg openings.
What’s The Formula For A Successful Runway Show? (Fashionista.com)
When I was putting together my picks from pre-fall, I noticed that my favorite looks from both shows happened to be the same numbers: 1, 10 and 12. If my picks line up exactly, does that mean there is a formula behind the presentation of every collection?
Read MoreRussell Newman Announces New Additions to Executive Management Team
Russell Newman (RN), New York, announced today that it will add two new executives to its management team. Victoria Vandagriff, formerly of Bendon/Elle Macpherson Intimates, has been named the executive vice president of sales for Russell Newman and will be charged with all strategic planning and management of RN’s extensive branded and private-label businesses.
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