Despite predictions that the domestic economy would continue to face difficulties, garment companies remain optimistic about growth this year. The HCM City-based Century Synthetic Fibre Joint Stock Co. (CSF), one of the country's large garment enterprises, recently approved its business plan for 2013, targeting a significant boost in revenue. “We would strive to make VND1.6 trillion (US$78 million) in revenue this year compared to last year's figure of VND995 billion,” CSF Chairman Dang Trieu

London Collections: Men begin Monday 7th January 2013, celebrating the creative and commercial importance of British menswear, from the heritage brands through to the world’s leading emerging talent. With over 60 of London’s brightest and biggest menswear names on schedule; 30 designers in a curated exhibition at The Hospital Club and a jam-packed events programme, London Collections: Men establishes London’s reputation as a key menswear capital and kick starts the international men’s fashio

Kaleidoscope is proud to stock Kaliko clothing - a unique and original fashion brand that is defined by elegant fabrics, stylish prints and statement cuts making it the perfect brand to consider when looking for occasion wear for winter. In Kaleidoscope's latest collection of Kaliko clothing, there's a strong focus on deep, rich wintery tones such as berry reds, mauve satin shades of purple and striking reds - the perfect palette for this season. There's a key emphasis on elegant, sophisti

Toes On the Nose Women’s California Contemporary Collection finds its perfect fit in online retail for 2012. With a new website and new swim looks, Toes On the Nose Women’s debuts swimwear for everybody and everybody. The new website is easy to shop and offers free shipping and easy returns on every purchase. Bold, bright swimwear warms itself right up with swim bikinis and cover-ups that fit everybody, from the athletic surfer to the tranquil yoga girl. Designed and sold as separates, Toes o

Championship apparel commemorating the 2013 AT&T Cotton Bowl Classic bears a variation on the well-known cotton tagline, The touch, the feel of cotton, the fabric of our lives. Reinvented as "The touch, the feel of victory," the phrase is fitting for the Cotton Bowl Classic, which since 1937 has pitted two cotton country college teams in gridiron battle. Texas A&M emerged victorious on the field this year, and the cotton-dominant tees and caps from 289c Apparel, Ltd. featured the Agg

In order to update the silk weavers on new technologies and machineries for weaving, a four-day-long exhibition has kicked off here on Friday. Organised by the Weavers Service Centre (WSC), Development Commissioner for Handlooms, Union Ministry of Textile and State Department of Textile and Handloom, the exhibition has brought an array of latest tools for weavers from various States which would make the process easy for them. According to Weavers Service Centre Eastern Zonal Director Sunda

China has decided to release cotton in its state reserves, a move that can shake up the global market for the fiber. The news helped push cotton futures to a three-week low on Friday. The contract for March delivery on the ICE Futures US exchange later settled 0.5% lower. Further India has cancelled cotton export to Pakistan a few times in the past after the price of the commodity shot up at the world markets. Moreover, India also estimated slowdown in cotton production this fiscal year. The C

Spun yarn markets strengthened on firm polyester and viscose staple fibre prices while sobering cotton fibre prices negated the impact. 100% cotton yarn markets were more sluggish after New Year holidays in Asia. Although prices changed a bit, liquidity was further squeezed, and there were only some small-volume deals. Some spinning mills in China had been ready to be off production for holiday. Spun polyester yarn tracked the polyester staple fibre hikes. Sentiment continued to be spiral up as

Photography by Inez & Vinoodh for Miu Miu Ruby red walls and delicate pink flowers; tie-dyed furs casually slung over shoulders; duchesse satin dresses and dark denim overcoats: Miu Miu’s modern “dishabille” femme fatale is here, in these just-released images from the label’s Spring 2013 ad campaign. Photographed in New York by Inez & Vinoodh and starring many models of the moment, including Doutzen Kroes, Adriana Lima and Arizona Muse, the campaign follows Miu Miu’s tradition of