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Apparel and Textile Associations and Organizations D-I

May 21st, 2007 Fashionista

Photo Sharing and Video Hosting at PhotobucketDigital Printing & Imaging Association (DPI) members are at the forefront of companies that embrace the promise of new technology and play an important part in creating an ongoing imaging revolution. From digital printers to screen printers to photo labs;textile printers to reprographic shops, the benefit of DPI membership is the same. They are associated with Screen Printing & Graphic Imaging Association International (SGIA)

URL: http://www.dpia.org/

Embroidery Trade Association [ETA] (USA) : Non-profit membership organization for professionals and companies in the North American embroidery industry. Link to trade show calendar, educational materials, buyers guide and federal trade database.
The mission of Embroidery Trade Association is to strengthen the commercial embroidery business through member education, representation, networking, research and consumer outreach.
URL: http://www.embroiderytrade.org/

European Apparel and Textile Organization (Euratex) : Acts on behalf of the textile and clothing industry with the EU institutions on matters of common interest.
URL: http://www.euratex.org/

European Association of Textile Polyolefins : EATP is the European Association established to promote and develop the interests of manufacturers of Textile Polyolefins. (more…)

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Apparel and Textile Associations and Organizations

May 18th, 2007 Fashionista

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American Apparel Manufacturers Assn (AAMA) : They are now called American Apparel and Footwear Association. See below for listing.
URL: http://www.apparelandfootwear.org

American Apparel and Footwear Association / Fashion Association / (AAFA) : was established August 2000 through a merger of the American Apparel Manufacturers Association (AAMA), Footwear Industry America (FIA) and the Fashion Association (TFA). The national trade association’s combined membership currently accounts for more than $225 billion in annual U.S sales.
URL: http://www.apparelandfootwear.org/

American Apparel Producers’ Network : Non-profit trade group and network of producers of American-made apparel.
URL: http://meanwhile.com/?domain=usawear.org&

The American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists (AATCC) : The charitable and scientific mission of this foundation is to sponsor educational symposia, seminars, and workshops to develop skills of individuals, to fund original research in textile science and to provide scholarship money and award programs in the support of worthy students.
URL: http://www.aatcc.org/
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After a whirlwind of Business and Fashion, Kate Moss and Pete Doherty reunite

May 16th, 2007 Fashionista

Photo Sharing and Video Hosting at PhotobucketChina Daily reports that Kate is back in England from her promotional tour and she is reunited with Pete Doherty for “Fags and Kisses”. Well till we get the sales figures (Topshop has not release sales figures of the line), there is no more to report.

But, for my amusement, let me make a quick and dirty estimate (and probably incorrect) of the Kate Moss Topshop collection sales figures anyway for the US Launch.

I am going to assume that all the clothes were ordered in equal quantities (see wrong already), so I am just going to average the prices for the collection.

That gives me an average price of 39.61 pounds (I got the prices from the TopShop website)

There is some news that almost all the items (11,000) ordered by Barneys were sold.

So simple multiplication 39.61*11000= (more…)

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Kate Moss is an Unstoppable Force

May 15th, 2007 Fashionista

Photo Sharing and Video Hosting at PhotobucketIf we keep on writing about Kate Moss, we are going to have to rename the website. AHN reports that with the success of her clothing line, British supermodel is set to launch a Hair Care line. She is teaming up with celebrity hairdresser James Brown to produce the line of products. The hair products will feature Kate’s face on the package.

Kate is giving her advice and expertise to the creation of the line, but unlike the Topshop fashion line it will not have Kate Moss branding, sources tell England’s Sun newspaper.

The slight blonde is successfully branching out to other aspects of the Fashion as she looks for ways to transition from modeling.

Kate Moss current Net Worth is 61 million

James celebrity clients includes Madonna and Victoria Beckham

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TopShop American plans

May 14th, 2007 Fashionista

Photo Sharing and Video Hosting at PhotobucketRetailWeek.com, reports that Sir Philip Green will kick start a 100 million dollar plan to expand in New York with 3 stores in light of the success of the Kate Moss TopShop brand. Green also plans to open a 100 more stores around the world including Paris, Scandinavia, possibly China and India.

Javno.com gives more details on this move, Green dismissed rumors that Topshop (bankers estimate that the retail company is worth 3.96 billion dollars) will list the company following the US launch.

Green estimates that to open a retail store opened with take about 9 months. He is looking in Manhattan for space of 150,000 square feet across the 3 stores.

This might be part of a bigger expansion. He may be able to succeed where rival retailer Marks & Spencer failed, breaking into one of the world’s most competitive markets.

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American Fans pay double for Kate Moss Fashions!

May 11th, 2007 Fashionista

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News keep coming, and we were hoping to move on. There is this news bit from DailyIndia.com. Barney’s costumers were angry at the high price tag for the clothes, with some items reportedly as high as a $100 (so much for affordable fashion)

Topshop Spokeswoman said that the prices reflect the transportation cost from the UK, (however, the garments are made in India, China and Mauritius, there may be some kinks in their supply chain management)

Despite the increase in price the spokesperson said that the garments were still an “amazingly” good value for Barneys.

Our bet is that US costumers are more apt to pay with credit card than shoppers across the pond. Also, the demand in the US clearly supported the price point. Almost all of the 11,000 items ordered were sold.

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And the reviews

May 10th, 2007 Fashionista

Photo Sharing and Video Hosting at PhotobucketThis series of reports would not be complete without a good opinion round up from leading fashion commentators, bloggers and shoppers around the web,

It seems that Money Week, knows exactly what women should be spending their money on, (i.e. Happiness doesn’t come from hotpants)

The Style Dash team has a collective sigh of disappointment, unfortunately Kate did not design clothes for us mere mortals

Into Gossip bring us: how will Kate Moss designs look on real women, very revealing pictures, funny how the line looks big on Moss.

Does Top Shop CEO Phillip Green hate women? That’s the question that DollyMix asks, hint, it seems so… (more…)

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Meet the Business behind the Beauty, Sir Philip Green

May 10th, 2007 Fashionista

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We have been covering Kate Moss new fashion launch with particular interest, not only for the line itself, but also for the business strategy behind it. So I think it’s fitting to do a small piece on Sir Philip Green.

Mr. Green successfully runs Topshop, England’s affordable high street retailer, and is the owner of the Arcadia Group and Bhs (British Home Stores), Arcadia is the parent company of Topshop.

Green, Britain’s 4th richest man, started in business as a small time trader. He later bought a failing retail operation and successfully turned it around selling it for a profit. He became the CEO of a public men’s wear company called “Ambers Day” that after declining profit, was forced to resign. Mr. Green ran other retail operations including Debenhams and Allders, JJB Sports, and led the acquisition of Sears Retail Chain (different than Sears, Roebuck and Company) (more…)

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Kate Moss Street Cred!

May 9th, 2007 Fashionista

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Vogue Magazine published an article about Kate Moss’ American Launch of her clothing line. The article is pretty much a description of the party and her famous friends, including Moss infamous transparent dress (which is on sale for $470, including the belt). However, there was a quotation from Barneys’ Cult Creative Director, Simon Doonan that caught my attention:

“It’s very simple – celebs try to do fashion but it doesn’t mean much, whereas Kate has fashion cred in bucketfuls. Basically I’m in heaven – as a Brit I understand the majesty of TopShop. It’s edgy and it’s democratic.”

What is interesting about this collection is that unlike Madonna, Sarah Jessica Parker, Gwen Stefani and other celebrities who are known as singers or actresses; Moss, has an established reputation as model and direct exposure to the industry (she was discovered at the age of 14). Making her more of a fashion authority than other celebrity designers. (more…)

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Kate Moss Clothing Line only for Skinny, Perfect Girls, says Lily Allen

May 9th, 2007 Fashionista

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Outspoken British Rocker Lily Allen, who is releasing her own fashion line, has told Gracia Magazine “Kate’s clothes are just for skinny, perfect girls. I won’t be buying any.”

“I couldn’t get into those tiny hotpants if I tried, and if I did I’d look ridiculous. The hard thing is to get everybody of every size to look fantastic. That’s the real deal. Fashion should be a laugh and be for everybody. My dresses will suit anyone, whether they’re tall or small, or fat or thin.”

For fashion conscious shoppers, describing your clothing as good for the “common man” rather “woman” might not be the best way to sell your products. Clearly Kate will do a better job selling the idea of Fashion and Glamour at affordable prices than Lilly.

But given that Lily’s market is the “quirky independent girl” she may be reaching her market after all, she elaborates “The best thing about dresses is the fact they hide a lot of things you don’t want exposed and flatter the good bits. My bum and legs are revolting, which is why I wear dresses all the time. And I put in wider straps to hide the arm bits we all hate. (more…)

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