J.C. Penney really seems to be making moves to up their fashion game in the mass market.
Charlotte Ronson’s I Heart Ronson line is said to have done really great business. And, of course, the Olsens are now on board with Olsenboye.
It was just announced this morning that Barcelona-based Mango will be rolled out into over 600 J.C. Penney locations for fall 2010, making it the largest contemporary line carried in the store.
Click here for the entire story from Fashionista.com.
Read MoreSorry guys, but it looks like your girlfriends will be stealing your clothes again this season. Spring 2010 will prove to have more and more girls wearing over sized menswear. Over sized is a trend that has been in the making since Fall 2006 when leggings and skinny jeans needed made a comeback and desired something loose to contrast with a tighter leg wear. The trend has evolved from 80’s remake to baggy chic. Similar to Fall of 2009, boyfriend style button downs will be the thing to wear except with a minor twist. Instead of wearing a cozy plaid, warm weather will have girls stealing lighter colors such as stark white and pastel colored button downs of the like. Always opt for large sizes too, because the baggier, the better.
Click here for the entire story from Style.com.
Read MoreAs the former Vice Presidential candidate promotes her book, ‘Going Rogue,’ we take a look at her some of Sarah’s savvy styles.
At left, the former Alaska Governor responds to questions during a news conference in Juneau in February. We don’t know what she was saying, but her hot red jacket screams confidence.
Click here to see the slideshow on Foxnews.com.
Read MoreHanesbrands Inc. said late Monday it plans to sell $500 million in senior notes in a public offering and change an existing senior secured credit facility to allow for $1.15 billion in new credit.
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Marathon/Prestige—Specialty Socks Series
Promote your customer’s cause or organization with an essential tool for high-performance activity. These 80 percent/20 percent custom socks are a great incentive for any event. The socks feature a full-cushioned footie with an optional two-tone style. A true treat for the feet.
Read MoreTAIPEI, Taiwan—Confronted with an ever-growing pile of old newspapers, Taiwanese fashion designer Colin Lin came up with the idea of using them to make shoes and tote bags for her environmentally friendly footwear company.
Lin, 50, says they are now hot items in Taiwan as well as markets from the United States to Europe, finding a niche with green-minded customers who have a fondness for novelty.
Since the products were launched late last year, the firm has sold about 4,000 pairs of shoes made of recycled papers, Lin said, a fraction of its many lines of footwear.
Click here to read the entire story from the Huffingtonpost.com.
Neet Feet—Kauai Leather Flip Flop
The Kauai Leather Flip Flop from Neet Feet is an all-leather upper flip-flop featuring a recessed insole, arch support, three-layer Pantone color EVA/rubber sole and embroidered leather straps. The Kauai is a top-of-the-line incentive travel amenity and wearable gift. They are also available with an optional “Logo Footprint” that leaves an imprint in the sand.
Read MorePromotional Headwear Supplier Outdoor Cap and supplier representative Incentives West announced a partnership to service promotional markets in the Western region.
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Pro Towels Etc.—Velour Spa Slippers
These terry velour slippers from Pro Towels Etc. feature a Velcro closure allowing for easy embroidery. The TPR sole is skid-resistant and the slipper is made of 100 percent cotton terry velour fabric. Truly a classic promotion for spa and travel promotions.
Read MorePalm Beach, Florida-based U.S. Branding Group LLC announced the company’s receipt of Authorized Collegiate Licensing, from the Licensing Resource Group (LRG), for the company’s innovative ThreadLites and TechnoThreadZ illuminated branded apparel lines.
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