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Fabulous Etsy Find: Emma And Edward

June 2010

Emma And Edward is the place to shop for unique, homemade clutches.  Using remnant materials from past projects, these clutches are part of Ashley's effort to support sustainable living by upcycling old garments and putting scrap fabric to good use. 

Concern Worldwide Celebrates Stars of Fashion, Social Media

Founder of Fashion Week & creator of Twestival honored

NEW YORK, June 18 

Concern Worldwide, the international humanitarian agency, is honoring Fern Mallis--the fashion industry veteran who helped New York City join the upper echelons of fashion capitals with her creation of the city's annual Fashion Week--and Amanda Rose, founder of the "Connect the Dots Foundation" and creator of Twestival, a global Twitter festival that rallies social media users around the world in support of numerous causes.

Timberland Selects 'Best Green Handbag' Designer at Fourth Annual Independent Handbag Designer Awards Winner Andrew Krumholz

Winner Andrew Krumholz Repurposed Recycled "Pop Tops" to Create Shining Clutch

STRATHAM, N.H., June 17

The Timberland Company announced designer Andrew Krumholz of Escama Studio as the winner of the "Best Green Handbag" at the 2010 Independent Handbag Designer Awards (IHDA) at Parsons The New School for Design in New York City last night.  As an outdoor company long known for its commitment to environmental stewardship, Timberland was excited to sponsor the "Best Green Handbag" category and select the winning design.

Introducing pre-dame

NEW YORK/ June 2010

New York city-based, high fashion make-up artist, Stefanie Syat  is changing the way manhattanites pre-party, one smoky eye at a time.

 

2010 MTV Movie Awards Style Lounge at the Carmen Steffens U.S. Flagship Boutique

LOS ANGELES, June 7

 On Thursday, June 3 and Friday, June 4, 2010, exclusive Brazilian accessories brand Carmen Steffens (www.carmensteffens.com), hosted celebrities and fashion editors at their Los Angeles U.S. flagship boutique in preparation for the 2010 MTV Movie Awards. The invitation-only event featured the brand's exclusive handcrafted stilettos, shoes and handbags.

 
SANRIO Celebrates 50 Years

TORRANCE, Calif., June 7

SANRIO, the global company behind such classic iconic characters as Hello Kitty®, Little Twin Stars® and My Melody®, is gearing up for a worldwide celebration that's sure to delight fans of all ages.   The popular lifestyle company is turning 50 this year and will kick off a year long celebration in August, based on "small gift, big smile" - SANRIO's distinct philosophy that a small act of communication, friendship and sharing brings happiness to fans of all ages. To commemorate this milestone, SANRIO will launch unique co-branded collaborations, specially designed product collections featuring multiple iconic SANRIO characters, and exciting public events, designed to celebrate with their legions of devoted fans worldwide.

Sex and the City 2: The Best Kept Secret

Big Presents Carrie Bradshaw with Five Carat Black Diamond Ring

NEW YORK, May 28

When Big captures the heart of Carrie Bradshaw in a final scene of the highly-anticipated Sex and the City 2 film and presents the NYC diva with an eye-popping 5 carat black diamond ring and tells her "because you are not like anyone else," movie-goers reach for the tissues.  But, who could take their eyes off that rock?! The buzz is already swirling about the scene with what is arguably the most significant piece of jewelry in the movie's entirety: a 5 carat black diamond ring by designer Itay Malkin

Frederick's of Hollywood Group Inc. Signs Licensing Agreement With Blue By Yoo for New Women's Swimwear Line

NEW YORK, May 3

Frederick's of Hollywood Group Inc. announced that it has signed an exclusive, multi-year international licensing agreement with Blue By Yoo to manufacture, distribute and market a new line of women's swimwear under the Frederick's of Hollywood® brand.  Blue By Yoo plans to launch a limited edition line of the Frederick's of Hollywood® swimwear over Memorial Day weekend 2010.

Sustainable Brands '10 to Showcase Innovation From Global Brands, Start-ups and Pre-Start-up Teams With New Ideas Looking for Support

From the Sustainable Brands Innovation Open to Newly-Launched Companies Presenting Cutting-Edge Technologies, Business Models and Partnerships, Innovation is Front and Center at the June 7-10 Monterey, CA Conference

 BURLINGAME, Calif., May 18

Sustainable Brands '10 (SB'10) delivers once again on its promise to inspire and support innovation for sustainability by linking people with ideas and solutions that promote positive change in the global business marketplace and drive systemic change.

American Apparel Expands its Nail Polish Collection with Six New Colors

LOS ANGELES, May 10

American Apparel  the vertically integrated clothing manufacturer based in downtown Los Angeles, is announcing the addition of six new colors to its successful line of nail polish. The company timed and designed the expansion of American Apparel Nail Lacquer for the upcoming summer season.

Frederick's of Hollywood Group Inc. Signs Licensing Agreement With Blue By Yoo for New Women's Swimwear Line

NEW YORK, May 3

Frederick's of Hollywood Group Inc. today announced that it has signed an exclusive, multi-year international licensing agreement with Blue By Yoo to manufacture, distribute and market a new line of women's swimwear under the Frederick's of Hollywood® brand.  Blue By Yoo plans to launch a limited edition line of the Frederick's of Hollywood® swimwear over Memorial Day weekend 2010.

First Lady Michelle Obama's Sutra Jewels Cuff

WASHINGTON, May 2

First Lady Michelle Obama chose to wear a Sutra Jewels gold raspberry tourmaline cuff to the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner at the Washington Hilton May 1, 2010 in Washington, DC.

 
CARRERA and Christina Aguilera Appear Together in the Music Video "Not Myself Tonight"

PADOVA, Italy, April 30, 2010
    

The long-awaited latest music video by Christina Aguilera, "Not Myself Tonight," makes its debut - at last - and in it, the sultry singer is wearing a pair of sunglasses from the legendary CARRERA Vintage collection, this season's must-have fashion accessory.

Mercedes-Benz FashionWeek Title Sponsorship Travels to Lincoln Center

Mercedes-Benz USA and IMG Fashion Renew Three Year Deal

NEW YORK, April 29

As plans solidify for runway shows at Lincoln Center for the Spring 2011 Collections this September, Mercedes-Benz USA announces the renewal of its title sponsorship for FashionWeek over the next 3 years, which includes the twice annually organized Mercedes-Benz FashionWeek in New York plus Mercedes-Benz FashionWeek SWIM in Miami, both events produced by IMG Fashion.

  Anvil Knitwear Receives First WRAPe Certification In The World

WRAPe Certification Is an Enhanced Environmental Audit Designed for Apparel Manufacturers

ARLINGTON, Va. and NEW YORK, April 22

Worldwide Responsible Accredited Production (WRAP) announced today that Anvil Knitwear, a leading manufacturer of sportswear and accessories, is the first company worldwide to receive the organization's new WRAPe certificate for its textile mill, located in Honduras.

Saks Fifth Avenue and Bond No. 9 Introduce Saks-en-Rose

 

NEW YORK, April 16

Saks Fifth Avenue and Bond No. 9 are introducing a bouquet in a bottle, Saks-en-Rose, a contemporary blend of rarely used topnotes-succulent dry dates and verbena-like lantana leaves, wrapped around a heart of rose.

PACT and Green Belt Movement Partner to Plant 10,000 Trees in Africa

PACT to donate all proceeds from Earth Week sales of new Green Belt print to achieve tree-planting goal

SAN FRANCISCO, April 16

PACT, an online underwear brand that blends design and sustainability with support for powerful social and environmental causes, today announced that it has partnered with the Green Belt Movement of Kenya and architect David Adjaye to create the newest print in its line of premium organic cotton underwear for men and women. To honor Earth Week and the debut of the new Green Belt-inspired print, from April 16 - 25, PACT will donate 100 percent of the proceeds from sales of this collection toward the planting of 10,000 trees in Africa. To do it, PACT and Green Belt Movement will plant 20 trees for every pair of Green Belt underwear sold.

Sena Cases Announces a New Line of High Quality, Leather iPad Cases Coming to Apple Retail Stores Worldwide

Upscale, Classy, Luxury Designs from the most coveted leathers in the world

 TUSTIN, Calif., April 12

California-based luxury leather accessory designer, Sena Cases, announces the debut of its new collection of high-end leather cases for the Apple iPad. As a perfect companion accessory for the "Revolutionary and Industry-Changing iPad" and forward-thinking style from Apple, Sena offers four new slim, functional and protective designer iPad cases.

Introducing MyWardrobe

 
MyWardrobe, LLC is pleased to announce the launch of www.mywardrobe.org. www.mywardrobe.org is a new and interactive fashion website that allow users to upload clothes from their closet, put together outfits and preview the looks with the help of an avatar. Users are also given the option to upload a photo of themselves to make their look complete.