February 2012 Archives

Miami, FL - Zensah®, the leading manufacturer of compression apparel, has released a new line of sport socks, featuring thin running socks. The socks have become an instant best seller, seeing rapid adoption among runners of all levels, particularly with minimalist runners.

The new thin running socks were developed based on extensive athlete research and customer feedback. Each sock features a wraparound compression band for arch support and enhanced circulation. The socks also contain extra padding in the toe and heel region for shock absorption and blister protection. The innovative light design provides runners with the comfort and features they seek in a running sock without feeling constrained. Barefoot and minimalist runners appreciate how the socks fit with popular minimalist shoes, allowing them to gain the adequate support in addition to the full benefits of their shoe.

Greater New York Area, NY - HOP Cashmere announces the launch of Arte Della Designer Scarves Line. Made in inspired themes from medieval Europe, this collection features many designs that are sure to appeal to scarf lovers of all ages. The collection can be browsed on

the Arte Della website look book. Themes chosen for 2012 consist of Surrealism, Flora Style, Geo Art and Feline Fusion. All designs are available in either cool silk wool blend for spring and summer or pure soft cashmere.

Arte Della is European Renaissance Era term for the Famous Arties or Guilds of Florence, Italy. Two of the famous Arties - Arte Della Lana (The Guild Of Wool) and Arte Della Seta ( The Guild Of Silk) were the two most famous Arties in Florence, Italy. The Arte Della collection from HOP Cashmere takes inspiration from renaissance era art and using Silk and Wool blends, tries to capture the art on scarves.

Santa Barbara, CA - Multi-channel clothing retailer, Territory Ahead now proudly offers a collection of prAna® Activewear. The assortment features a mix of high-tech fabrics and soft knits designed for comfort and ease of movement on and off the yoga mat. "We're excited to

partner with another California brand that, like us, creates high-quality clothing that's easy to wear, versatile, and built to last" notes Ryan Shadrin, Territory Ahead Vice President of Merchandising.

San Francisco, CA Guerillaville, a members-only website for the active lifestyle, has launched weekly sales on premium handpicked brands. Featured products will range from urban apparel to outdoor equipment and accessories, all priced at 40%-80% below retail.

The defining characteristic of Guerillaville is a focus on lifestyle rather than product type. Featured brands will strike a balance between work and play, the weekdays and the weekends. Inspired by its San Francisco heritage, Guerillaville plans to serve the active urbanite, one who spends weekdays in the city and weekends in the outdoors. Members can look forward to seeing offers that match the variety of life in San Francisco, which The Company believes will resonate well with users across the country.

Jacksonville, FL - TeamFanShop, Inc., the industry leader of collegiate e-commerce solutions, announces a new multi-year agreement with Learfield Sports' Sooner Sports Properties, the exclusive multimedia rights holder for University of Oklahoma Athletics.

TeamFanShop is the retail syndication arm of Fanatics, Inc., the world's largest online retailer of officially licensed sports merchandise, and for more than a decade has serviced the sports industry with proficiency in online merchandising. The extended agreement includes all elements of the original arrangement such as e-commerce, merchandising, manufacturing, customer and fulfillment services.

Los Angeles, CA - Wittlebee (http://www.Wittlebee.com) has announced the launch of its customer experience-focused ecommerce company, which automatically sends parents a supply of kids' clothing essentials each month. Customers regularly receive an entire box of amazing kids clothes based on their child's size, favorite colors and personal preferences. Families can now save time and money, and more importantly, avoid the stress that comes from in-store shopping with kids.

ST. LOUIS, - TacticalGear.com has partnered with The Mission Continues, a St. Louis-based nonprofit that challenges post-9/11 veterans to rebuild purpose through community service. The online superstore for tactical gear joined forces with the service organization in order to bring donation opportunities to its customer base, which is comprised of military and public safety professionals.

Jacksonville, FL - A division of Fanatics, Inc., TeamFanShop is the market leader in licensed sports e-commerce and fulfillment services and brings more than a decade of industry knowledge to the official online store of Syracuse University Athletics. Signed on February 6, the new multi-year agreement between the Syracuse Orange and TeamFanShop includes a complete e-commerce package such as the online shopping platform, merchandising and inventory management, marketing solutions, and 24-hour customer service.

EDISON, N.J., -- Bare Necessities, the leading online retailer of brand name intimate apparel, today launched a new online boutique designed specifically for curvy women called BarePlus by Bare Necessities.

BarePlus by Bare Necessities will feature more than 500 bras that fit sizes 38A - 56J, including everyday bras, sports bras, and sexy bra and panty sets. The website, www.bareplus.com, will offer more than 1,000 styles of plus size lingerie, hosiery and swimwear, from 81 brands including Elomi, SPANX, Bali, Wacoal, Hanky Panky, and Calvin Klein.

Pocatello, Idaho - No other day of the year provides romantics with a better opportunity to put a whole new perspective on LOVE. What is love? Is it the butterflies in your stomach every time your lover whispers in your ear? Is it the spine tingling sensation you feel when that special someone caresses the small of your back? Is the comfort you find in knowing you belong together forever because your partner completely gets you? However you personally define LOVE, share it this Valentine's Day with romance, seduction, and these five love-enhancing tips from Mykarnation.com:

San Francisco, CA - ENK shows are where the upscale fashion marketplace assembles to conduct business. Skunkfunk, the eco-conscious fashion company, will unveil pieces from their Fall-Winter 2012 lines at two ENK events this month in both Las Vegas and New York. Skunkfunk will also make an appearance at the Northwest Market Association show in Portland in March.

Los Angeles, CA - MeUndies.com (http://www.meundies.com), the exclusive e-commerce service and lifestyle apparel brand for wardrobe basics, today launches their line of high-end comfortable underwear for men and women at affordable prices.

Apparel USA Deal

The E-volve Touch-Glove Capacitive Material Cold Weather Gear (Black) lets you keep using your capacitive touch-screen device while keeping your fingers covered! Especially handy when snow causes transport delays. The E-volve Touch-Glove Capacitive Material Cold Weather Gear (Black) have been reduced from $24.99 to $8.39 over at Amazon Marketplace.

CHICAGO, New research from the 2012 Ryan Partnership Chicago/Mambo Sprouts Marketing Styling Sustainability consumer apparel survey indicates consumers would increase eco-apparel purchasing if only they could find it.

Despite the challenge, survey data shows that consumers intend to double their eco-apparel purchases this year. In 2011, leading shopper interest were eco-apparel gateway categories such as footwear (23%), active/workout wear (21%), and women's casual wear (21%), with green options purchased by about one in five respondents. While seven in ten (69%) considered eco/sustainability at least sometimes when purchasing clothing in 2011, eco-fashion purchase intent doubles in nearly every category in 2012, with the gateway segments reaching 48%, 47%, and 47%, respectively.

Ridgefield, CT - Apparel and interior designers, home sewers, and product manufacturers looking for organic fabrics processed without harmful finishing agents need look no further! Popular fabric designer Harmony Art, based in Gualala, CA, and online fabric retailer Organic Cotton Plus, based in Ridgefield, CT, have become certified to the Global Organic Textile Standard(GOTS). GOTS certification requires the use of organic fiber while prohibiting the use of toxic finishing agents, such as formaldehyde, and child labor. Organic Cotton Plus fabrics are available online at http://www.OrganicCottonPlus.com. Harmony Art fabrics are available from Organic Cotton Plus and several other retailers (see "About Harmony Art" below)

Men's Apparel USA Deal

The Remetee by Affliction Envision Wool Military Zipper Blazer Mens Coat Sportcoat is made of 50% wool and 50% polyester. The jacket features military style with 4 front flap pockets, zipper detail at lapels, patch detail on left sleeve at right lapel, faux leather trim with epaulettes style shoulders, and back embroidery of Remetee logo and name. Measurements: S - Chest 38.5", Length 27.5", Sleeve Length 25.5", M - Chest 41", Length 28.5", Sleeve Length 25.5", L - Chest 43", Length 29.5", Sleeve Length 26", XL - Chest 45", Length 30.5", Sleeve Length 26.25", 2XL - Chest 23.5", Length 27.75", Sleeve Length 26.75" Style: 040W404. The Remetee by Affliction Envision Wool Military Zipper Blazer Mens Coat Sportcoat has been reduced from $188.00 to $49.99 over at Amazon.com.

Santa Monica, CA - Swag of the Month sends its members a men's name brand shirt every month that matches their personal style for nine dollars ($9). They boast working with over one hundred and fifty (150) different brands of all different styles. For this Valentine's Day and the week leading up, Swag of the Month has allowed their approximate 1,200 members to give any and all of their friends a free month. To top it off, for every friend they bring in, the member will also get a free month themselves.

Los Angeles, CA - The Costume and Team Uniform Manufacturing industry tells a similar story as the rest of the apparel-manufacturing sector in the United States. Intense import competition, spurred by pervasive production outsourcing, has pushed industry revenue down for more than a decade. The five-year period to 2012 is expected to be no different. In fact, the economic recession has exacerbated the decline. During the five years to 2012, aggregate revenue will drop by 9.6% per year to $906.6 million, according to IBISWorld industry analyst Nikoleta Panteva. In addition to weak consumer sentiment and low disposable incomes, mounting foreign competition stifled growth.

Winter Apparel USA Deal

The Dahlia 100% Acrylic Fashion Wavy Ruffle Knitted Tassel Ends Long Scarf is an acrylic light weighted knitted wavy ruffle scarf with tassels. Wrap yourself and enjoy this super soft and adorable scarf which will keep you warm and fashionable. The scarf measures 16*63 inches (71 inches with fringe) and is available in Blue, Pink and Purple. The Dahlia 100% Acrylic Fashion Wavy Ruffle Knitted Tassel Ends Long Scarf is available for $20.45 over at Amazon.com.

New York, NY - Combining the best elements of a marketing seminar, a lingerie fashion show and a networking event, New York City's newest Lingerie Trade Show, the Lingerie Designer Showcase will be debuting the first Brand Affair Event in collaboration with Bra La Mode this February 22, 2012 starting at 6pm at the Producers Club (358 West 44th Street).

Singapore - DyStar is pleased to announce that it has joined the Sustainable Apparel Coalition (SAC), the collaborative venture established in 2011 by leading apparel retailers, suppliers and manufacturers with participation from academics and NGOs. The main objective of the SAC is to develop an Apparel Index which takes a full life-cycle view of an apparel product and identifies all major social and environmental impacts along the production chain from cradle to grave.

New York, NY - fullbeauty.com, a revolutionary lingerie website that is part of Redcats USA's OneStopPlus Group, announced today that it will be offering plus size bras from Mia by Amoena, an innovative product line that features groundbreaking technology and sophisticated designs, adding to fullbeauty's definitive selection of bras that serve as wardrobe foundations.

New York, NY - Four Fashion Week Spring 2012 have been come to the end with spectacular, people are still delighting in talking about the vast styles of women's apparel. Sweet and pleasant printing element is used widely; sexy hollow lace dress is so attractive; bright colors bring a pleasant enjoyment undoubtedly; the dresses launched by major brands interpret the colors matching to the extreme. "Major brands are trying their best to increase the dominance of utterance for women's clothing", OASAP Creative Director Nico Robin said," the 2012 women's clothing they released on the Fashion Week are argumentative and referential, some of the styles are coincided with OASAP newly released products". Meanwhile, Nico predicted that following several distinct pop elements will integrate into the design of women's street fashion clothing for spring and summer 2012

COPENHAGEN, Denmark, 9 ½ recycled plastic bottles = 1 dress. That's the future when it comes to sustainable clothing production from the Danish Fashion Brand, Jackpot. Material recycling is currently the most environmentally friendly type of production on the market. So it is really a natural step for Jackpot's designers to include recycled polyester in the clothing collections, which also feature organic cotton, linen, alpaca wool and Tencel.

Customized Embroidery, one of the largest and well known online marketers of embroidered sport shirts and other embroidered apparel has introduced free embroidery to its arsenal of features offered to both large and small companies.

"We have grown from a small family business, created in 1999, providing embroidery to local organizations and businesses to serving customers all over the world by the thousands as a full-scale production company," said David Zeluff, president of Customized Embroidery. "We have an amazing reputation and years of innovations and experience in the promotional apparel business that has allowed us to become a market leader."