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Diane von Furstenberg Announces the DVF Awards

no@spam.com (Maxamillion Blick) — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 08:55:59 MST

On Friday, March 9, 2012, the third annual DVF Awards will take place at the United Nations in New York during Newsweek & The Daily Beast's Women in the World Summit held March 8-10 at Lincoln Center. The DVF Awards were created in 2010 by Diane von Furstenberg and The Diller-von Furstenberg Family Foundation to recognize and support women who are using their resources, commitment and visibility to transform the lives of other women. These are women who have had the courage to fight, the power to survive and the leadership to inspire. Each year, five awards are given to women who have demonstrated leadership, strength and courage in their commitment to women's causes.

Fashion Designer Nanette Lepore Introduces l'amour nanette lepore

no@spam.com (Maxamillion Blick) — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 09:12:09 MST

Leading fashion designer Nanette Lepore, who is known for her flirty, feminine silhouettes, will translate her runway looks to her first teen-focused line called "l'amour nanette lepore" exclusively for jcpenney. Inspired by her teenage daughter, l'amour nanette lepore is reminiscent of the American designer's signature style with a youthful twist. The l'amour nanette lepore brand will debut as its own distinct shop beginning February 2013.

Salvatore Ferragamo Launches Online Trunk Show Featuring 2012 Runway Collection

no@spam.com (Maxamillion Blick) — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 08:52:06 MST

Salvatore Ferragamo announces the launch of the Spring/Summer 2012 Women's Runway online trunk show to go live on Thursday, January 26th. This important digital initiative marks the only opportunity to purchase the RTW collection via e-commerce which will be available for pre-order on the site for a limited time period. The trunk show will offer a range of head-to-toe runway looks from the Spring Summer runway collection including clothing, shoes and handbags.

Top 100 Most Valuable Luxury Brands in the World : Reported January 2012

no@spam.com (Maxamillion Blick) — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 13:11:46 MST

The "World's Top 100 Most Valuable Luxury Brands Official Release ", organized by World Luxury Association, was successfully held in January 2012 in Beijing. This event, commonly referred to as the "Luxury Oscar Awards", bring together the Top 100 luxury brands in such diverse fields as aircraft, yachts, cars, jewelry, watches, fashion, liquor, cosmetics, resorts and Innovation brands. The rapid development of China's luxury consumer market is garnering global attention. World Luxury Association's official report on 2012 shows that China has become the world's largest consumer of luxury goods. The report predicts: With the phenomenon of RMB appreciation and depreciation of the Euro and the number of Chinese traveling to Europe in 2012, total consumption of luxury goods is expected to reach 59 billion Euros – a record high. The spending power of Chinese overseas will urge China to become the world's most powerful luxury consumer purchasing country.

Delta Galil Licensee for Kenneth Cole Men's Underwear, Women's Intimates, Loungewear and Hosiery

no@spam.com (Maxamillion Blick) — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 10:24:31 MST

Continuing to build upon its global expansion, Kenneth Cole Productions, Inc. announces that it has entered into a licensing agreement with Delta Galil Industries, Ltd. (DELT/Tel Aviv Stock Exchange, DELTY.PK/OTCQX) for men's and women's underwear, loungewear and hosiery under both the "Kenneth Cole New York" and "Kenneth Cole Reaction" labels.

Tommy Hilfiger Global Licensing Agreement With Ittierre : Runway Collections

no@spam.com (Maxamillion Blick) — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 11:48:27 MST

The Tommy Hilfiger Group, which is wholly owned by PVH Corp, is pleased to announce an agreement with Ittierre S.p.A to license the men's and women's runway collections beginning Fall 2012 and pre-collections Spring 2013. Ittierre will produce and distribute apparel and the majority of accessories, with distribution concentrated in Europe, North America and Asia.

La Isla Fashion Group LLC Signs with American Rebel Public Relations for PR, Marketing and Celebrity Product Placement Services

no@spam.com (Jenna Duncalf) — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 15:38:56 MST

La Isla Fashion Group LLC, a couture swimwear and apparel line that houses the La Isla brand, as well as Doc Lausch's Surf Prescriptions, announces its partnership with American Rebel Public Relations, a full service public relations agency based in Hollywood.

Fashion Icon Donna Karan Launches Urban Zen Integrative Therapy Program

no@spam.com (Maxamillion Blick) — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 12:40:07 MST

When world-renowned fashion designer Donna Karan's husband, Stephan Weiss, was dying of lung cancer in 2001, she was distressed that there was no place in the New York hospital that offered yoga and other meditative therapies to ease his suffering. The experience galvanized her into action.

"Much was missing from Stephan's care," Karan said. "He needed the knowledge of traditional Western medicine. But he also needed healing that can only be accessed from the heart and through the spirit. Out of my frustrations with the treatment at even the best medical facilities, a commitment was born. I am determined to do what I can to create a new model for wellness and patient care in hospitals and to address the needs of patients' loved ones and the staff who are on the journey with them."

Kenneth Cole Announces Enters Indian Market With Reliance Brands

no@spam.com (Maxamillion Blick) — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 12:43:28 MDT

In an effort to continue global expansion of the brand, Kenneth Cole Productions, Inc. and Reliance Brands Limited, announced today that they have signed a licensing agreement in India for retail and premium wholesale distribution. The agreement will include the opening of five stores over the next three years, with plans to open an additional 20 stores in the following five years.

Ashley Greene Representing DKNY and DKNY Jeans

no@spam.com (Maxamillion Blick) — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 08:09:58 MDT

DKNY and DKNY Jeans have tapped Ashley Greene for an exclusive one-year agreement to represent the brands in its advertising campaigns. Ashley Greene, best known for her recurring role as Alice Cullen in the Twilight film series, will also serve as the brands' ambassador.