First Lady Michelle Obama Sparkles in Bochic Earrings at the First State Dinner With Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and His Wife Gursharan KaurNEW YORK, November 25 - President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama hosted their first Get Clicking - and Find the Best Beauty Buys - thebeautyquest.co.uk is Now LiveLONDON, November 15 - A must for all lovers and beauty buyers and bargain hunters - a new site Lancôme Revelations - Awakening Talent Through the Arts With the Carla Bruni-Sarkozy FoundationPARIS and LONDON, November 12 - Lancôme is delighted to announce its commitment as patron of Dior and Claridge's Media AlertLONDON, November 11 - Dior and Claridge's are delighted to announce that for coldblack(R) Wins Textile Design Award 2009Schoeller Technologies Awarded for Research and Developments in the Textile Industry This Christmas Ghostbikes Launch the Stealth Motorcycle Touring Boot, Neo Sports Boot and Cougar Race BootPRESTON, England - Ghostbikes are showcasing their own super cool, tested road boots - a perfect winter gift for the biker that demands quality and high performance at an amazing price. Thomas Pink to Sponsor Leading Rider and Trainer Awards at The Open and The FestivalLONDON - - With Photo Cheltenham Racecourse today announced that leading international luxury shirt brand Thomas Pink is to sponsor the prestigious awards for the top jockey and trainer at both The Open in November and The Festival in March. The Thomas Pink Leading Rider Award and Thomas Pink Leading Trainer Award will be presented at both of Cheltenham’s biggest meetings to the jockey and trainer who win the most races, with the number of second, third and fourth places being taken into account if necessary. NIGHTBRA, the First Anti-Wrinkle Bra, Branded and Patented in Spain in 2000, is Now Being ImitatedSANTA CRUZ DE TENERIFE, Spain - After the publication yesterday of a widely distributed press release referring to a Dutch company as the supposed inventor of an “innovative” anti-wrinkle bra for the lower neck in 2008, MENDEZ CHAIN-NIGHTBRA would like to put on record that: Marks and Spencer - Chairman Interviewed on Half-Year ResultsLONDON - In a video interview on www.cantos.com, Stuart Rose, M&S Chairman, and Ian Dyson, Group Finance and Operations Director, give their views on the company’s half year results, a period which saw M&S hold market share in General Merchandise and record an improved performance in Food. Nordstrom Launches International Shopping in 30 CountriesSEATTLE - Seattle-based Nordstrom, Inc. (NYSE: JWN) has introduced international shopping online to better serve customers globally, the company announced today. Customers outside and inside the U.S. can now browse and buy merchandise from nordstrom.com in different currencies and easily ship items to 30 countries. Dita von Teese Presented the Be Cointreauversial Show in Sao Paulo and Launched the Famous Cocktail CointreaupolitanSAO PAULO - Live from Brazil: On Sunday 25 October, no sooner had Dita Von Teese arrived on the continent of South America, than she began fielding interviews. Over 3 days, she gave more than 40 interviews (to journalists from Brazil, Argentina and Venezuela) including to 7 of the country’s most watched TV programmes. Appearing on an exclusive interview of Veja Magazine, the nation’s most important weekly magazine, and as guest of honour on Globo’s news programme , Dita Von Teese immediately conquered the country while promoting the most glamorous orange liqueur in the world: COINTREAU. e-trader group Announces the Acquisition of Koodos LtdLONDON - Today, e-trader group announced its acquisition of Koodos Ltd (koodos.com), one of the UK’s leading discount fashion e-tailers. The deal, involving a part cash, part share consideration for an undisclosed sum, represents the next step in the company’s strategy to become the UK’s leading e-commerce business focused on the fast growing clearance and overstock market. Tommy Hilfiger Continues Growth in the Six Months to 30 September 2009[1]AMSTERDAM - Tommy Hilfiger Group today announces that for the six month period to 30 September 2009 total global sales increased by 3.5% to EUR772 million. bareMinerals Unveils Brand New Look in Selfridges, W1LONDON - bareMinerals has a new look and a new home in Selfridges, London launching Monday 9th November - the American makeup brand from San Francisco that started the mineral revolution 30 years ago will be moving into one of the most sought-after spaces within the world’s No.1 beauty hall following huge retail success. New York Most Popular City to run a MarathonHOOFDDORP, The Netherlands - - ‘Reasons to run a Marathon’ Research Reveals European Mind Dead Sea Cosmetics Manufacturers’ From Israel Arrive in New York for Trade MissionNEW YORK - - Twenty of the World’s Leading Dead Sea Cosmetics Manufacturers Will be Visiting New York, October 28-29, for Meetings With the Major Chains and Buyers Ghostbikes Race Into the European Biking MarketPRESTON, England - Company bosses are celebrating after their long awaited website has launched across Europe - taking their shop front to bike lovers across the globe. Fashion has Democratised!LONDON - - With Photo Democracy hit the world of women’s fashion today with the launch of an exciting new online store. Just as Banksy took on the established world of art, www.betafashion.com aims to take on the big labels by becoming a leading creative force in the industry, challenging the very way fashion is conceptualised, created, and consumed. September Hong Kong Jewellery & Gem Fair Outperforms ExpectationsHONG KONG - The September Hong Kong Jewellery & Gem Fair (www.JewelleryNetAsia.com ), staged from 21 to 27 September at Hong Kong’s leading exhibition centres, was a great success due to a new hall and exhibit arrangement and a surprisingly strong attendance. With 3,061 exhibitors and exhibits on 120,000 square metres the Fair was the world’s largest jewellery event in 2009. COTY Inc. Introduces New Faces of Rimmel LondonLONDON - - Georgia May Jagger and Coco Rocha to Join Kate Moss, Lily Cole and Sophie Ellis-Bextor The Gateway to Asia is in BerlinBERLIN - - Asia-Pacific Weeks Close With the “InFashion” Fashion Performance The Asia-Pacific Weeks Berlin 2009 are headed for a close. In the last 12 days, over 150 separate events were held on this year’s focus themes - mobility and energy - under the heading “Asia-Pacific: Partner for a Common Future.” Stylesight and Itochu Fashion System Co., Ltd. Team Up to Provide Localized Japanese Trend Information ServiceNEW YORK - - B2B Trend Content and Software as a Service (SaaS) Provider is First to Address and Fulfill Global Client Demand for Growing Japanese Market EAP Exhibits at Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics 2009SHANGHAI - Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics 2009, one of the largest shows of its kind in China will be held in Shanghai New International Expo Center on 21 - 23 October where manufacturers, suppliers, retailers and trade buyers can meet and network under one roof. Jane Scrivner Balance Nourishing Cleanser Epitimises Luxury: it Completely Purifies the Face, Restores the Skins Equilibrium and Leaves it Silky to the TouchSTRATFORD UPON AVON, England - JANE SCRIVNER BALANCE NOURISHING CLEANSER is formulated using only pure essential oils and Jojoba oil. Its ingredient list has been kept as simple as possible but this cleanser is extremely effective in nourishing and regenerating skin. The blend of 9 essential oils and the golden oil of Jojoba is the ultimate combination to bring your skin to perfect balance. Mont Charles de Monaco Launches High Fashion Signature Handbag Collection at Galeries Lafayette During Paris Fashion WeekMONTE CARLO, Monaco - Mont Charles de Monaco, the premier high fashion label of the Principality of Monaco, has chosen Galeries Layfayette, Paris’s leading luxury fashion department store, in order to enter the French market for its glamorous signature “Haute Maroquinerie” handbag collection. HBA Global Expo - Where Beauty & Business MeetNEW YORK - The entire beauty industry gathered in New York for three days of content sharing, community building, and commerce when the 17th Annual HBA Global Expo took place September 15-17, 2009 at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York. Attendance was up almost 5% with a strong increase in buyer attendees for the exhibits and for the first time cross-over registration with the Spa & Resort/Medical & Aesthetics Expo. The 2010 Bride has Real ChoiceHARROGATE, England - The huge British Bridal Exhibition in Harrogate earlier this month pulled in buyers from across the world who were there to spend serious money on the top bridalwear, men’s formalwear and wedding accessories collections. More than 300 ranges for 2010 and beyond were on show and business, according to exhibitors, was nothing short of amazing, with many claiming to have taken more orders and of a higher value in the first day than in the whole of any previous three-day shows. Brioni Launches “Brioni”, the First New Men’s Fragrance Since 1958LONDON and ROME - - Bryan Ferry to Host Launch Event in London Brioni, Italy’s leading luxury lifestyle brand, is proud to announce the launch of a new limited-edition fragrance, “Brioni”. In celebration of the 65th anniversary of the house of Brioni, this new men’s fragrance pays tribute to the rich history of La Dolce Vita. GEL-KINSEI 3: The Ultimate ‘Smart’ Running Shoe That Responds to Every Runner’s NeedsHOOFDDORP, Netherlands - October 2009 will mark the global launch of the GEL-KINSEI 3, the third generation of ASICS’ most innovative running shoe to date. An adaptive shoe for all types of runners, the GEL-KINSEI 3 combines new technologies such as the Guidance Line System and the Heel Clutching System with total weight reduction. VANCL.com Evolves into Industry Leader Following Two Years of SuccessBEIJING - - Huge Potential Enjoyed by China’s B2C Clothing Industry Seen as Key to Company’s Growth Iconic Lingerie - Hilary Swank, Franca Sozzani, Qi Qi, Giovanni Gastel, Wichy Hassan and Jan Rosenberg Nominate the Winner of the Triumph Inspiration Award 2009MILAN - - James Nolan, 20, Great Britain With the Design “Odette and Odile” is the Winner of International Lingerie Design Award Enrique Iglesias for Azzaro Pour HommePARIS - - Personifies the Seductive Charisma of Azzaro Pour Homme Since 1978, Azzaro Pour Homme has been building its success on the values of seduction and refinement, Italian-style. It takes a certain kind of man to personify the distinctive style of this iconic fragrance: the eternal charmer, a man who loves and respects women. The proverbial “tall, dark and handsome”… good looks, unmistakable, innate sensuality, a magnetic personality and energy… that man is Enrique Iglesias, chosen by the brand to personify the enigmatic charisma of Azzaro Pour Homme starting in October 2009. New White Paper From Prologic Provides Step-by-Step Guide to PCI Compliance for Fashion RetailersLONDON - - Prologic White Paper, ‘The Challenge of PCI Compliance for Multi-Channel Retailers’, tr.im/zlmm Explains the Need for an Integrated PCI Strategy to Ensure Business Efficiency and Customer Satisfaction Burberry Closes London Fashion WeekLONDON - Burberry closed London Fashion Week tonight with the showing of its Burberry Prorsum Womenswear Spring Summer 2010 collection. Introducing Kylie Inverse for MenLONDON - - With Photo Shot by Kylie’s friend William Baker, and featuring her gorgeous boyfriend Andres Valenscoso, Kylie’s new fragrance is set to get pulses racing! |
