Mandee, the fast-fashion retail chain, will take Chicago retail to a new level of excitement with the opening of its 124^th store on Friday, March 12^th, featuring a fashion runway-cum-stage concept store, 6,000 sq. feet of retail space and over 20,000 pieces of the hottest trends. The grand opening at the Harlem Irving Plaza Mall (188) will feature the hugely successful Grammy Nominated LMFAO DJ’s.

“Mandee is very proud to be opening stores and creating jobs in Chicago. We believe fashion and shopping should be fun, affordable and entertaining. The customer is the celebrity.”

Today the Petit Palais museum of French capital opens for YSL's exhibition. The demo will showcase more than 300 magnificent pieces of couturier from the Mondrian dress to his trademark Le Smoking.

The display designed by Nathalie Crinière starts with couturier’s office depicting with a mood board and a trestle table on which his eyeglasses lie among sketches.   

 “We wanted to show he was neither a cold minimalist nor an extravagant proponent of baroque, but that he managed to create something in between, a sort of equilibrium that is very harmonious and very French,” said Florence Müller, chief curator of the exhibition.

Also the demo show space will showcase a room devoted to Saint Laurent muse Catherine Deneuve. The demo lasts until August 29, 2010.

On April 1-7, 2010, Russian Fashion Week, the biggest fashion event in Eastern Europe, is celebrating its 20th
season/10 years in Moscow's Congress-Hall of World Trade Center, turning the Russian capital into the world's hottest fashion destination for this period.

16th Malaysia Jewellery Festival will be held from October 8-11, 2010 at Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre. It starts from 11am to 6pm in these 4 days.

Exhibitors from more than 15 countries, such as Italy, Germany, Singapore, Myanmar, India, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Turkey, China,Hong Kong, Taiwan and Malaysia, etc. They are selling in Diamond, Gold, Silver, Jade, Pearl, Gemstones, Jewellery Equipment & Accessories, Watch and etc.

Attracting over 12,000 international buyers, retailers, investers, wholesalers, traders, & public visitors each year including the constant support of the Malaysian royalties & socialites with high purchasing power.

Exhibit Profile : Diamond, Gold, Silver, Jade, Pearl, Gemstones, Jewellery Equipment & Accessories, Watch and etc.

Organizer: HK-Asia Exhibition Sdn Bhd

Tel: +603-21662833

Fax: +603-21661811

Email: info@hka.com.my

Website: www.jewelryshow-hka.com

DIAMONDS were the top choice of America's most talented musicians at the 52nd Grammy Awards. The artists were outfitted in diamonds across the board for the music industry's biggest night.

Diamond jewelry made a harmonious pairing with the musical fashions at the Grammy red carpet. From the always on-cue diamond studs to major show stopping diamond pendant earrings and bracelets, diamonds were the dazzling opening act. Pink showed her glamorous side in $2.5 million worth of diamonds including diamond pendant earrings, a diamond pin in her hair, stacked diamond line bracelets, a diamond pave ball ring and diamond deco ring all from Neil Lane. Multiple Grammy winner Taylor Swift's star quality was on full display in twelve carat diamond pendant earrings custom made by Lorraine Schwartz and Ofira. Katy Perry's diamond skull earrings from Dijan were the perfect marriage of rocks and rock star. Nicole Kidman in antique diamond cluster earrings from Fred Leighton was the picture of classic sophistication. And Beyonce was stunning in diamond and yellow gold pave pendant earrings and diamond and yellow gold flower rings from Lorraine Schwartz.

Featured guests AMR Research and Levi Strauss are teaming up to present a webcast sponsored by JustEnough Software titled Demand Forecasting for Retail: How Levi Strauss Gets Value from Demand-Driven Store Replenishment.

DATE: February 9, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. EST (GMT -5)

DESCRIPTION:

In this webcast, AMR Research analysts Janet Suleski and Mike Griswold will share the current state of the retail environment and the latest trends in demand forecasting and replenishment.

Are you attending the Sourcing at MAGIC event this February?



If yes, you may want to stop by Sourcing's Matchmaking Desk first to navigate the floor efficiently. With over 600 Exhibitors from over 40 countries, their experts at the Sourcing Resource Center's Matchmaking & Fabric Desks can give you the directions, maps and information you need.

No matter how large or small your business, the Sourcing Resource Center will help you locate production factories, fabric and trim for all your product categories as well as a country map of the MAGIC Source floor!

They know you're busy, so if you connect with Sourcing at MAGIC's Matchmaking Services in advance, they will have your customized folder and personal consultation ready when you arrive at the Sourcing Resource Center in the LVCC's North Hall.

Let Sourcing's knowledgeable Consultants connect you with the information you need. It's Smart & Efficient, It's Sourcing at MAGIC!

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If you are attending the Sourcing at Magic events this February, please give us a report of your experience after you return.  Keep us advised at the Fashion Industry Network.  Maybe this will help others make the decision on if they wish to attend next year or not.

Malaysian Footwear & Leather Expo 2010, Scheduled from 8 -10 July, 2010 at MATRADE - Exhibition & Convention center, Kulam Lumpur, Malaysia.

For more detaisl please contact them at vijay@orangefairs.com

The Q by Pasquale Glass Shoe Will Debut on January 29, 2010

The world's first collection of shoes made of glass will be debuted at a champagne reception on January 29, 2010 from 6pm-9pm on the rooftop patio of the Q by Pasquale Studio at 5616 San Vicente Blvd., Los Angeles 90019. Designed, engineered and developed by Pasquale Fabrizio, "the cobbler to the stars," the shoes are wearable works of art featuring handcrafted soles, embellishments of Murano glass and 24-carat gold beading. Working with artisans throughout Italy, Pasquale has married the elements of shoe architecture, quality materials and natural beauty which bring to life the fairy tale of the glass slipper.

MAGIC's Seminar Series Reaches New Heights with Zappos' Tony Hsieh, NPD Group's Marshal Cohen and Assistant US Trade Representative for the Office of Textiles, Gail Strickler

MAGIC continues to support the business of fashion by offering the industry's widest variety of resources - global brands from head-to-toe, all the latest trends, a new footwear event - FN Platform, and a forum for industry leaders to share key information, news and insights with their peers.

Total Apparel Group, Inc. (“TAG” or the “Company”) (OTC Pink: TLAG), a master distributor and licensee of market-leading international trademarks in the branded apparel, footwear and accessories sectors, announced today that it made a high profile splash on the New York, national – and indeed international – scene through two expertly choreographed events on December 3^rd and 4^th. These events served as the U.S. launching pad for the new FIFA Collection.

Torrid, the destination for curvy fashion in sizes 12+, Capital Records and Priscilla Renea, are excited to announce the release of Jukebox featuring her the hit single “Dollhouse”. To celebrate, Torrid stores nationwide will host listening parties where shoppers can preview and purchase the album. The first 25 shoppers to arrive at the listening party will also receive a special goodie with their album purchase.

Accompanying their display of the work of textile designer Jacqueline Groag, authors of the book Jacqueline Groag, Textile & Pattern Design: From Wiener Workstätte to American Modern will be discussing the life and work this talented and influential designer. Authors Geoffrey Rayner, Richard Chamberlain and Annamarie Stapleton will discuss the historical context in which she worked and the milleu of modern design of the era.

To book call 020 7407 8664 or book online from We Got Tickets

The Fashion and Textile Museum,
83 Bermondsey Street, London, SE1 3XF

Cost: £10 including exhibition entrance.

Learn more about The Fashion and Textile Museum.

Season by season, sensing the timely market demands fibre2fashion organizes Online Expos that are dedicated to specific product-lines or trade areas. The exhibitor and the visitor community falling under the lines meet at these online fairs for a virtual handshake.

The "International Apparel Expo 2010", is one such initiative for the apparel/garment industries to showcase their product line and gain global visibility and seamless business opportunities.

The "International Apparel Expo 2010", will be visited by leading and prestigious apparel buying houses, importers, retailers, merchandisers and dealers of the textile-apparel vertical.

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Kick-start the holiday season with the makers of Baileys® Original Irish Cream by celebrating the two things women find most irresistible about a holiday get-together -- amazing party shoes and a delicious drink. The Baileys Holiday Shoe Collection of one-of-a-kind Baileys-inspired designs will be sold via online auction to benefit Clothes Off Our Back®. The national non-profit organization auctions clothing, jewelry and other items donated by top celebrities to help support many causes around the world, including the fight against hunger.

    To support the cause while indulging in a love of fashion, shoe aficionados and their friends ages 21 and older can visit
Clothes Off Out Back to view and bid on one-of-a-kind Baileys-inspired women's shoes created by some of the best designers in the business: Alejandro Ingelmo, Farylrobin, Rafe, Shree Moni and Vanessa Noel. The auction runs from November 11th to December 2nd, and bidding starts at $75, with all money raised going to charity.