Monday, December 28, 2009

Links of London Let Ugly Betty Be More Beautiful

Just make a guess:a plump figure with tooth socket and a pair of black-framed glasses wearing oddly-matched clothes,and a piece of shiny Links of London. The Most Beautiful links of london For December: 10 Top-notch Coupons Yes, you are quite right -- "Ugly Betty" America Ferrera is travelling to the Bahamas.

In the trip, America Ferrera was very close to a 35-years old sea lion and grined from ear to ear when kissing with it. In the blue sky, the Ugly Betty who still did not change the film shape still wore a big floral skirt and big hat with large edge. In addition to this, she wears Links of London necklace, and this is the only enlightened point in her. This piece of Links of London jewelry was specially designed and delicate, which shined greatly in the sunshine of Bahama.

You must think that the Links of London in the neck of "Beauty Betty" is more appropriate than in "Ugly Betty". However, if you watched and loved the "Ugly Betty", you will change your mind.

Ugly Betty is produced by the U.S. ABC company as a youth and idols player, America Ferreira plays the role of main performer. She is ugly in the play. But she is very confident, smart, hard-working and employed by a fashion magazine “Mode”. Plain Betty pays no attention to clothing. Her appearance caused a great uproar. In order to prove her competence and win the respect from colleagues and boss, Betty works harder than anyone. And at the end, she makes it. Thought Betty is an ordinary lady, she has the same brilliant light just as Links of London.

Friday, December 4, 2009

USA : Dancer Darrin Henson ties up with Wildchild Streetwear - Fashion News USA

Streetwear company Wildchild Nation, LLC announces a new partnership with Darrin Dewitt Henson, acclaimed hip hop choreographer and actor. Wildchild Nation will provide online distribution of Henson's collection of garments and products as part of Threader, the first online urban clothing marketplace for the hip hop dance and entertainment industries. Henson said, "Threader understands street culture. Their selection of urban clothing brands speaks to today's audience, as hip hop has transitioned into mainstream pop culture. I've focused on growing my brand into markets that have mass appeal, and Threader is positioned to be the next big thing. I had to be a part of it." The respect is mutual as Luam, co-founder of Wildchild Nation, remarked, "Darrin is legendary in hip hop dance. He was the first superstar choreographer with the MTV video music award for best choreography in N'Sync's smash, 'Bye Bye Bye.' Darrin then built a huge brand with the 'Darrin's Dance Grooves,' DVD series. Threader offers him another distribution channel as he continues to grow his brand through his successful acting career." Wildchild Nation is a lifestyle urban clothing company based in New York City. Wildchild Nation's urban clothing brand, Wildchild, produces men's and women's quality, trend-right designs influenced by the Soho, urban wear, streetwear, and vintage markets. Their Threader brand is the first Website of its kind in the streetwear dance industry offering everything from basic fulfillment of products, warehousing and customer support to private labeled manufacturing of garments. Darrin Dewitt Henson began his career as a hip hop choreographer where he won the MTV Video Music Award for Best Choreography for N'Sync's "Bye Bye Bye." His DVD, "Darrin's Dance Grooves," has also proven successful with over four million copies sold. Henson grew to fame when playing Lem Van Adams on the hit Showtime series "Soul Food." In 2007 he held a lead role in the number one movie in the country, "Stomp the Yard." Since his successful transition from television to major motion pictures, Henson has been busy with numerous movies in production, including the highly anticipated martial arts film, "Tekken."

Tuesday, December 1, 2009

USA : AJWright continues retail expansion in Atlanta - Apparel News USA

Affordable fashion hits Austell just in time for holiday shopping AJWright plans to open its doors in East West Commons this week. AJWright is a leading off-price retailer that offers great deals on quality brand-name family apparel and footwear, accessories, home essentials, giftware, toys and more, all at up to 70 percent off discount and chain store prices. Beginning Thursday, November 12, 2009, at 8:00 a.m., AJWright will open its doors to offer the community a new destination for holiday shopping. With one of the biggest retail shopping days right around the corner, AJWright is the go-to retailer for Black Friday deals in the Atlanta market. Austell marks the seventh location in greater Atlanta. The grand opening will feature an added bonus for early shoppers. The celebration will continue with an open casting call for aspiring AJWright models on Nov. 14, 2009 from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. "AJWright has a fantastic mix of licensed holiday gifts and outerwear for this time of year," said Kathy Clair, AJWright assistant vice president of marketing. "At any given moment our customers can come in and find name brands at great prices. The merchandise mix changes weekly." Regular store hours are Monday through Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. and Sunday from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. AJWright will remain open until 10:00 p.m. Thursday to accommodate grand opening shoppers. In addition to creating more than 50 new jobs in Austell, AJWright has partnered with A.W. "Tony" Matthews Boys & Girls Club to support much-needed neighborhood programs. Grand opening festivities kick off Thursday at 7:45 a.m. with a special donation and presentation to the Boys & Girls Club. A representative from the Boys & Girls Club, as well as local dignitaries, will be present as AJWright makes a donation to the organization. AJWright supports the Boys & Girls Clubs of America on a corporate level with several programs throughout the year. "With the upcoming holidays, we appreciate the support of AJWright," said Theodore Bullard, program director of A.W. "Tony" Matthews Boys & Girls Club. "These funds will be used to support our programs even through the new year." The celebration will continue after grand opening day with a contest to find the next face of AJWright. Customers are invited to model their favorite styles outside the store in an open casting call from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Nov. 14, 2009.

Thursday, November 19, 2009

USA : Inventors to compete for $400,000 in NASA Astronaut Glove Challenge - Apparel News USA

Reporters and the public are invited to attend the 2009 AstronautGlove Challenge on Nov. 19 at the Astronaut Hall of Fame in Titusville, Fla., near NASA's Kennedy Space Center. The $400,000 prize challenge is a nationwide competition that focuses on developing improved pressure suit gloves for astronauts to use while working in the vacuum of space. The competition is scheduled to begin at 10 a.m. EST on Nov. 19 and conclude with an award ceremony at approximately 5 p.m. Part of NASA's Centennial Challenges Program, the competition will test gloves independent inventors designed and constructed. The tests will measure the gloves' dexterity and strength during operation in a glove box that simulates the vacuum of space. At least two competitors are expected, including Peter Homer, the winner of the competition held in 2007. This year's entrants must provide a glove that includes an outer thermal protection layer, as well as the inner pressure-containing layer.The result is a complete glove suitable for space operations. NASA's Centennial Challenges program will provide the prize.Volanz Aerospace Inc. of Owings, Md., manages the competition for NASA. Secor Strategies, LLC of Titusville, Fla., is a sponsor for the event. Centennial Challenges is NASA's program of technology prizes for the citizen-inventor. Recent Centennial Challenge events includedRegolith Excavation, Lunar Lander and Power Beaming Challenges, in which six different competitors won a total of $3.3 million in prizes.
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Tuesday, November 17, 2009

USA : Third quarter results reflect success of JCP Bridge Plan - Apparel News USA

J. C. Penney Company, Inc. reported fiscal third quarter results that were significantly better than initial expectations and showed further improvement in cash flow performance, reflecting the continued successful execution of its Bridge Plan strategy. The Company continues to be in a strong financial position, ending the quarter with a cash and cash equivalents balance of $2.1 billion. Based on the Company’s better than expected year to date operating performance, as well as current expectations for the fourth quarter, management is raising its full year guidance for both comparable store sales and earnings per share. Earnings per share for the third quarter ended Oct. 31, 2009, were $0.11, well above management’s initial guidance for earnings per share to be in the range of a loss of $0.05 to earnings of $0.05. Income from continuing operations for this year’s third quarter was $27 million. This year’s third quarter includes a non-cash qualified pension plan expense of $73 million, or $0.19 per share after-tax. Excluding the impact of qualified pension plan expense, adjusted income from continuing operations was $72 million, or $0.30 per share. A reconciliation to the comparable GAAP measurement is included in this release. Third quarter earnings per share also reflect a $0.03 charge related primarily to non-recurring real estate impairments included in real estate and other expenses. In last year’s third quarter, earnings per share were $0.55, and income from continuing operations was $123 million. Last year’s third quarter earnings included a qualified pension plan credit of $33 million, or $0.09 per share after-tax. Excluding the impact of the qualified pension plan credit from last year’s third quarter results, adjusted income from continuing operations was $103 million, or $0.46 per share. “JCPenney’s third quarter results reflect the success of our strategy to balance top line performance with bottom line profitability,” said Myron E. (Mike) Ullman, III, chairman and chief executive officer of JCPenney. “Our ability to deliver earnings above original expectations resulted from better than expected improvement in gross margin as we have maintained appropriate inventory levels and reduced both clearance selling and unprofitable discounting. With continued investment in our Associates and our customer relationships, we are executing the right short-term and long-term strategies to maintain our financial strength and place us in a strong position for the future. “We expect these strategies to be particularly effective in the fourth quarter. Our objective for this holiday season is to bring the ‘Joy of Giving’ to our customers. We will be stocking our stores with a merchandise assortment that includes great gifts offered at highly competitive prices. Combined with industry-leading customer service and a compelling promotional strategy, our customers will find the style, fashion, and quality that will once again make JCPenney the preferred destination during the holiday shopping season.” Click here for more details.
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Sunday, November 15, 2009

UAE : INDEX comes at a good time, Lu Buchanan - Textile News UAE

New research commissioned by INDEX estimates that the value of interior design contracting(IDC) and fit-outs within the GCC willgrow by almost 90% between 2009 and 2010, with a total value in that period of US$22 billion. Two thirds of this spend will be within the UAE. The research was carried out by leading independent research company Ventures Middle East, on behalf of dmg World Media, the organizers of INDEX, the leading interior design show in the region. Ventures Middle East estimates that the total value of new construction projects for all sectors (hospitality, commercial, retail and residential) in the GCC with completion dates within 2009/2010 is some US$149 billion. Despite the economic recession,the UAE remains way ahead of the rest of the region, accounting for 66 percent of all new construction projects, followed some way behind by Saudi at 15 percent and Qatar at 10 percent.IDC is the works of hard finishes – flooring, ceilings, walls etc – and is an average of 15-20 percent of the total project value.Fit-out is the furniture and fixtures, electrical, kitchen,laundry etc, estimated at an additional 5-8 percent of the total project value. The research indicates that there will be higher spending on IDC and fit-out in 2009/2010 than in 2008 – and will be worth some US$22 billion in total over the two years.Residential construction projects are the drivers of the IDC and fit-out spend, accounting for 49 percent of the total estimated value, followed by hotels at 27 percent, offices at 19 percent and the retail sector just 6 percent.Speaking about the research, Lu Buchanan, INDEX Show Director, said, “The research by Ventures shows that there are good prospects for the interiors industry, as we start to move out of the economic downturn. The UAE continues to be a driver for the industry, and this supports our belief that Dubai is ideally placed to become the global hub for interior design.In view of these prospects, INDEX comes at a good time, bringing together the interiors industry from across the globe.”The report considers the four construction sectors as follows:• Hospitality – the total value of hospitality projects within the GCC between 2009 and 2010 is almost US$20 billion, with fit-out and IDC spend at US$6 billion.The UAE takes the lion’s share,accounting for 69 percent of the value, and is entering a phase of sharp growth, with spending on IDC and fit-out set to increaseby a 69% from US$1.5 billion in 2009 to US$2.6 billion in 2010. KSA hospitality projects are worth some US$2.3 billon, with estimated spending on IDC and fit-outs at US$690 million. In Bahrain, over 10 five star hotels are expected to come online between 2008 and 2010, with total IDC and fit-out value of over US$412 million.• Commercial Sector - according to leading interior design and consulting contractors, an average of 10-12 percent of the total commercial/offices projects value is allocated for interior design and contracting and major fit-outs for office space. The total value of new commercial projects within the GCC is US$34 billion, with IDC and fit-out estimated at US$4 billion.
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Friday, November 13, 2009

UK : Dr Cap adds 40 new styles for holiday season - Fashion News UK

Dr Cap is Britain’s largest independent stockist of New Era 59Fifty caps. The site has recently released one of its largest ever expansions on the New Era brand caps for the upcoming holidays. Over 40 new styles have been added to the company’s extensive offerings in a wide variety of colours and sizes.The site’s general manager reports, “With the holidays quickly approaching, we wanted to make sure that we pretty much stock something for everyone. Here at Dr Cap, we try to keep our ears to the ground and our finger on the pulse of fashion trends. The newest additions to our New Era cap range were carefully selectedto match what’s on the holiday wish lists of our client base.”“The 59FIFTYs that we sell are immediately available on the site,and with over a month to go until the ‘big day,’ there’s plenty of time for buyers to take delivery of any cap they want to sharewith a loved one or for themselves.”
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