Gone are those days when fashion designers and apparel retailers, along with the media, used to set the market trends for clothing. With the advent of internet, apparel retailing, especially e-commerce, is mainly driven by the consumers. In a conversation with fibre2fashion, Mr. Paul Kendrick, marketing director of JD Williams Group, one of the leading online apparel companies in the UK, said, “The customer has to be heart of everything and the web has made them more knowledgeable about appar

Babies“R”Us announced the introduction of Sadie & Scout, a brand-new and exclusive collection of fashion-forward bedding and room décor for baby, to the company’s ever-growing assortment of differentiated merchandise offerings. From perfectly patterned sheets and blankets, to distinctive wall art, the fun, mix and match collection offers new and expectant parents the opportunity to create a variety of inspirational nursery décor options for their little one. The Sadie & Scout assortme

Saks Fifth Avenue OFF 5TH announced today that it officially unveils its newly renovated store inSunrise, FL, onFriday, August 23. The approximately 40,000-sq.-ft. store will be a Saks Fifth Avenue OFF 5TH flagship and is considered to be one of the largest in the portfolio. The store is renovated in the company’s innovative “luxury in a loft” store design and will have exclusive merchandise and services. “We are thrilled to unveil one of the largest Saks Fifth Avenue OFF 5TH stores and prese

Pili Carrera, the Spanish brand, engaged in production and distribution of high-end apparels and accessories for children, is planning to foray in the South American market with the launch of its first store in Peru. The exclusive outlet, to come up at the El Polo II mall of Lima in Peru, will offer collections for infants and children and adolescents of up to 16 years of age. The company has chosen to set up its first store in Peru, as it has a fast growing market with high economic poten

This year Lindex joins forces with world famous London based fashion designer Matthew Williamson to raise funds to the fight against breast cancer. The world renowned designer Matthew Williamson has worked with Lindex to bring his highly recognizable signature aesthetic and sense of style to a unique design collection. A master of print, embellishment and kaleidoscopic colour the British designer has incorporated his key hallmarks into a collection of refined and feminine pieces for women.

Cbazaar.com after tying-up with several Bollywood hit movies as official fashion partner, has now tied-up with the Bollywood movie Once upon a time in Mumbai Dobaara as official online fashion partner. The exquisite wardrobe of the main characters and collection inspired from the movie will now be available exclusively at cbazaar.com. As part of this association with Once upon a time in Mumbai Dobaara, Cbazaar.com has launched an exclusive collection of sarees, Salwar Kameez, accessories and

Specialty clothing brand, Free People, is set to open its 84th boutique at Westfield Valencia Town Center in Santa Clarita, CA on August 23rd, 2013. The store is sure to make a great addition to the shopping center with a unique design and a curated selection of new fall merchandise. The new location has been designed with the brand’s ‘Boho Bungalo’ concept. The look and feel represents Free People’s globe traveling girl and the collections that she curates and displays within her environment

For the third year in a row Montauk Tackle Company’s Performance Apparel will be the official apparel sponsor of the 2013 Bisbee’s Black and Blue tournament to be held this October 22-27, 2013. Montauk Tackle Company’s fishing shirts are considered the most comfortable and longest lasting shirts in the industry. “Longevity is core to our design and construction along with style and comfort. Breathability and movement of the fabric allows for long hours of hard fishing and sun protection.” Say

When it comes to performance apparel, seams are the enemy. They are heavy, create areas of weakness and can be uncomfortable against the skin. But every villain needs a hero, and in the case of Nike Pro Elite Knit, an innovative application of warp-knit construction deftly assumes that role. If Nike Flyknit was the inspiration for designers, the female body was the muse. Designers studied a thermodynamic map of the female body provided by the Nike Sport Research Lab to see where to take advan

SUPERbrand is excited to announce surfer Fisher Heverly to the SUPERbrand team, representing both the surfboard and apparel sides of the brand. Heverly joins SUPERbrand’s team of progressive surfers, including Dion Agius, Clay Marzo, Ry Craike, Gabriel Villaran, Carlos Munoz, and many others who already ride the boards. From the Outer Banks, Emerald Isle, NC, Heverly is one of the top East Coast talents. A former National Scholastic Surfing Association (NSSA) East Coast Champion, and Eastern