Fibre2fashion launches value-added global forecast reports on cotton, PSF & VSF

Fibre2fashion the globally renowned information provider to the global textile, apparel and fashion industry value-chain has always strained to provide up-to-date and valuable information to its stakeholders by way of news, articles and also the much sought after market-watch report.

In order to now add value to the market-watch report, fibre2fashion will now provide a free add-on comprehensive report on cotton fibre, polyester staple fibre (PSF), viscose staple fibre (VSF) and dissolving wood pulp (DWP). This report will carry a fibre2fashion exclusive forecast on current and future trends in these most vital raw materials.

For instance the cotton report contains month wise data of the Cotlook Index beginning from 2007, past and future global supply and consumption trends, top cotton exporting and importing countries and global production and consumption of extra long staple (ELS) cotton.

The cotton forecast report which has been prepared by carefully analyzing data of previous years contains cotton updates on China, US, India, and Pakistan, including other vital parameters like analysis of cotton production, consumption, imports and exports of these respective countries.

The forecast report on PSF contains, an overview of the global PSF industry including major players, country-wise production and consumption of PSF in the last five 5 years, pricing and margin forecast for PTA and MEG (5 years), historic pricing and margins for PSF, PTA and MEG for the last five years, global export-imports of PSF and finally PSF import-export data of Pakistan.

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Juilee, Pallavi & Vaishali make triple fashion statements at LFW ramp

With her very iconic label Zuilee, Juilee Bendkhale gave her collection that global touch so necessary to appeal to the world wide buyers. Drawing from different cultures, textiles and colours of India, Juilee’s range had beautifully handcrafted touches with an organic look. Mixing together the charm of ikats with Kasuti work and splashing it with origami inspirations for textiles; Juilee added on a fusion of pure khadi muslins and fabulous silks from Maheshwar. Contrasting fabrics came together in harmony as Juilee wove a fashion fantasy. 

Making a striking impact on the ramp were the blue striped silk cape with rouched collar, the ikat jacket with diagonal pleated texturing on sleeves, the lovely red silk cape top with

ikat fabric collar and sleeve and the red khadi and silk ikat halter dress with origami border. Detailing like twisted neckline and textured yokes made the garments outstanding. The chiffon stoles with beaded textures, the ikat bags with origami pleating and the balloon dress with origami neckline in indigo proved that not only was Juilee skilled in construction but also clever in texturing placements for garments and accessories. 

A trendy comfortable collection that women will find quite timeless when it comes to selecting a garment for any occasion. 

Pallavi Goenka’s Collection told a Rustic fashionable tale 

Dwelling deep into the rich traditional heritage of the globe, Pallavi dreamt up modern cuts and drapes along with innovative surface textures for her label Ktha. Dedicating her latest line called “Meler” to the woman who longs for India’s crafts and textiles and the oneness of humanity; Pallavi used a vibrant colour story with red, sunny orange and indigo and mixed them cleverly with touches of ochre, beige and clay red. 

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Vodafone sponsors Richard Nicoll’s S/S Show

Vodafone UK is entering into an exclusive two-season partnership with world renowned British fashion designers, Richard Nicoll. Vodafone will work with Richard Nicoll across Spring/Summer ’12 and Autumn/Winter ’12 to give Vodafone customers access and the chance to meet Richard backstage after his London Fashion Week show.

Kicking off in September 2011, when London becomes the fashion capital of the world, this partnership underlines Vodafone’s commitment to its customers and support for British fashion.

Danielle Crook, Vodafone’s UK Director of Brand Marketing, said: “Richard Nicoll is one of the hottest designers operating at the forefront of British fashion today - he was a natural fit for this partnership. His sharp tailoring, grown-up minimalism and fresh designs have attracted a cult following both inside and outside the fashion world and we are thrilled to be working with him. Through this partnership we can give our Vodafone VIP customers a truly exclusive fashion experience at Richard’s catwalk show at London Fashion Week.”

Richard Nicoll said: “I feel excited to be a part of the new wave of British designers that are injecting energy into London Fashion Week. As a group, we are moving from strength to strength and I'm thrilled to partner with Vodafone in order to offer their customers an insight into our world. Fashion has a strong cultural influence in Britain so partnering with a brand as prevalent as Vodafone feels both natural and directional.”

On September 8 Richard and Vodafone will team up for the Vogue’s Fashion’s Night Out kick-off event at Asprey, as part of Vodafone VIP, 10 lucky Vodafone customers will win the chance to attend this fashion event of the year. The whirlwind night will also include a special appearance by Richard at the flagship Vodafone store in the West End, where he will be personalising limited edition products for Vodafone customers.

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‘A New Movement in Denim’ by Lucky Brand

Lucky Brand Jeans launched its new Fall 2011 advertising campaign, entitled "A New Movement in Denim." Created to coincide with the release of new Super Stretch denim for women and updated Super Soft denim for men, the campaign speaks to the brand's core business, highlighting the comfortable, versatile and dynamic nature of its new fabric offerings.

Shot by world-renowned fashion photographer Carter Smith, under the direction of Lucky Brand Executive Vice President and Creative Director Patrick Wade and Style Director Karin Cole, the campaign marks a more elevated aesthetic for the brand. The ads feature high-profile models Hanne G., Tasha Tilberg and Noah Mills walking, lounging and reclining in a warmly lit room, wearing dark indigo Lucky Brand jeans.

Summing up the unique appeal of the imagery, Wade noted that the direction of the campaign is "more real, more sexy, more how people dress." Chief Executive Officer Dave DeMattei reiterated the brand's return to a denim-centric strategy. "We focused [in the past] on the lifestyle aspects of the brand, starting with the bottom. Now we're really focusing on denim."

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Swahili Fashion Week promotes ‘Made in Africa’ concept

Swahili Fashion week Organizing committee together with Various invited stakeholder by The National Arts Council (BASATA) including representatives from the Ministry of Information, Culture and Sports met on Thursday 4 August at the Offices of the National Arts Council of Tanzania Headquarters in Ilala, Dar es Salaam to Discuss Swahili Fashion Week 2011 and Its preparations.

The Outcome of the Meeting was a very fruitful one as we have been closely working shoulder to shoulder with BASATA over the past four years, aiming at building and fostering the fashion industry of Tanzania and the region at large” stated Mustafa Hassanali, Organizer of the event.

Swahili Fashion Week is a fast growing platform for fashion and accessory designers from Swahili speaking countries and the African continent to showcase their talent, market their creativity and network with clientele and the international fashion industry. This is all aimed at emphasizing to the region that fashion is an income generating creative industry, meanwhile promoting a "Made in Africa" concept. 

Swahili Fashion Week is a platform founded in year 2008. Now in its Fourth year, it has become the biggest annual fashion event in the whole of East and Central Africa. 

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2XU Compression unveils new PWX Fabric Technology

2XU, Australia's leading high performance sports apparel brand and Official Compression Supplier to the prestigious Australian Institute of Sports (AIS) and Ironman, has taken another powerful step with its performance Compression collection, unveiling three new product categories engineered from proprietary PWX fabric technology.

Available for the early fall season, this next evolution represents another impressive chapter in the already successful 2XU Compression story. Worn exclusively by NFL player Steve Weatherford, 2012 NBA #2 Draft Pick Derrick Williams, 2011 Ironman Austria podium finisher Michael Weiss, CrossFit Guru Josh Courage, Stand Up Paddleboard Champion Jenny Kalmbach, global triathlon powerhouse Team TBB plus multiple NFL, NBA, MLS and NHL entities, 2XU is now the performance compression choice for athletes of all abilities and disciplines.

2XU Compression's new PWX technology uses upgraded compression fabrics engineered in collaboration with Australia's leading Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT) to offer optimal power, weight and flexibility in perfect equilibrium depending on the wearer's needs.

To facilitate more informed garment choices for consumers, 2XU Compression now offers an intelligent way-finding system which systematically categorizes garments by way of use. To ease the decision making process, three clear product categories are offered: PERFORM, XFORM and REFRESH, which focus on 'active use' or 'recovery.'

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