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Work at One of the 100 Best Companies to Work For

no@spam.com (Maxamillion Blick) — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 13:03:49 MST

Men's Wearhouse announced today that it has once again been named as one of FORTUNE magazine's "100 Best Companies to Work For."

Men's Wearhouse was commended for ongoing activities including:

Weaving employee training and development into its corporate culture
Fostering a strong appreciation for its on-site tailors
Honoring distribution center workers through an Employee of the Month program
Offering fully paid sabbaticals

Natalia Grytsuk's Journey from Glamourina to Glamour

no@spam.com (Huzefa Johar) — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 23:28:49 MST

It is common for professional stylists to take an indirect path towards a career in fashion. Some get involved in fashion styling after a stint in journalism, while others make a switch after having worked in the area of fashion retail. There are many different routes leading to a career in fashion styling, but a young Polish woman has chosen a rather unconventional path by blogging her way to a successful career in styling.

Makeovers Change the Lives of 100 Women to Revitalize Their Job Search

no@spam.com (Maxamillion Blick) — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 08:43:46 MDT

The national unemployment rate continues to stagnate at a crushing 9.1%, but there was GOOD news recently when 100 unemployed women in Philadelphia received complete makeovers as winners of Style Me Hired, a community relations program created by small business owner Marc Voci.

Robert Half International Suit Drive to Help Low-Income Job Seekers

no@spam.com (Maxamillion Blick) — Thu, 13 Oct 2011 09:14:36 MDT

Robert Half International (RHI), the world's first and largest specialized staffing firm, recently completed its ninth annual suit drive benefitting Dress for Success and other nonprofit organizations that provide low-income job seekers with interview-appropriate attire.

Perry Ellis Division Management Changes

no@spam.com (Maxamillion Blick) — Fri, 23 Sep 2011 07:48:34 MDT

Perry Ellis, a division of Perry Ellis International (NASDAQ:PERY), announced that John Crocco has left the company to pursue other opportunities. Crocco has been the brand’s creative director overseeing design and merchandising for the full range of Perry Ellis lifestyle products, including men’s apparel and accessories.

Oscar Feldenkreis, president and COO of Perry Ellis International, said, “John Crocco has been integral to the continued growth and diversification of the Perry Ellis brand. He has been a valued member of the Perry Ellis family and we wish him well as he pursues new opportunities.”

This past year has been a good one for Perry Ellis and with strong momentum moving into fiscal 2012, expansion into new international markets as well as organic growth within the U.S. is increasing the brand’s global presence.

The company said a search is currently underway for a new creative director.

Maybe they should post this creative directory job opportunity at the fashion job search website.

DealFun.com Helps Turn Clothing into Careers with Women's Charity

no@spam.com (Maxamillion Blick) — Thu, 11 Aug 2011 08:45:01 MDT

DealFun.com takes an important step in giving back to the community by using the success of its brand new shopping-auction site to create winning opportunities for women through charitable support. DealFun has supplied the Dress for Success® Vancouver organization with brand-name clothing from top designers, enabling countless women to find jobs and economic independence.

Tuxedo Manufacturer Creates Jobs for American Workers

no@spam.com (Maxamillion Blick) — Mon, 08 Aug 2011 08:47:02 MDT

Tuxedo manufacturer G. Alexander l.l.c. bets on consumers' desire to buy Made in the USA with their debut tuxedo collection. The G. Alexander Tuxedo Collection, debuting August 9, 2011 at the International Formalwear Association Expo 30 in Las Vegas, is a complete reversal of current industry thinking. Michael Priest, managing partner and director of sales, had this to say: "Choosing to manufacture our tuxedos in the USA was an easy choice. American workers are far and away the best in the world. Making tuxedos in America gives us the ability to work side by side with the designers, seamstresses and everyone involved in the process, while at the same time securing American jobs with every tuxedo made."

Fashion and Retail Professionals May Have Rising Salaries and Career Moves in Store

no@spam.com (Maxamillion Blick) — Tue, 05 Jul 2011 10:39:25 MDT

Higher salaries, job mobility, and a strong emphasis on "quality of life" benefits are redefining the job market in retail and fashion, according to 24 Seven's Fifth Annual Salary Survey. The survey, conducted in collaboration with the American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA), queried more than 2,000 professionals across the U.S. in all sectors including design, sales and marketing, merchandising, product development, operations, e-commerce and store level.

The National Women's Specialty Retailer Top Employer in Northeast Ohio

no@spam.com (Maxamillion Blick) — Mon, 20 Jun 2011 08:36:20 MDT

The national women's specialty apparel retailer, Dots, was recently recognized as a top employer in Northeast Ohio and named to Cleveland Plain Dealer's Top Workplaces list for the second year in a row.

Quick Fashion Sketching Tips

no@spam.com (Collins College) — Mon, 13 Jun 2011 06:42:22 MDT

Drawing your own fashion designs can be as easy as picking up a pencil and paper, as long as you follow some pointers to get you started in the right direction. Following are a few important tips on how to make your sketches right for the industry, whether you want to jumpstart a career in fashion design or you're simply passionate about fashion and art: