Uganda:Star QT to launch its clothing line in Uganda

 

Intending to increase the popularity of the brand and products in Uganda, a South African apparel line and fashion label, Star QT, will introduce its brand in Kampala this August.

With this, Star QT has moved a step forward from a fashion label to an apparel line, which encompasses sports wear, beach wear, party, and corporate wear while the label range comprises of caps, hoodies, bags, t-shirts, jackets, blouses, and jeans.

The products of the brand will be showed off, in a fashion show, to attract people in Uganda of each social class and age groups. This will be the second casual collection, which is being launched officially in the market of Uganda.

This collection will compete with foreign brands such as Sean Jean, Dada, Ecco, Ecko, Fubu and Hugo Boss along with the domestic brands like Latif and Ezi. As the South African consumers are already fascinated by American fashion labels, marketing Star QT in the country is quite difficult.
 

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UK:Stella McCartney as Creative Director for Team GB

 

adidas, Official Sportswear Partner of the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games, announces the appointment of leading British fashion designer Stella McCartney as Creative Director for its adidas Team GB ranges, overseeing the design of both athlete kit and fan wear for the adidas brand.

For the first time in the history of the Summer Games, the deal will see a top fashion designer work with a leading sports brand to design competition wear for both the national Olympic and Paralympic Teams.

adidas, which has designed and provided performance enhancing kit to Team GB since 1984, approached McCartney about the role of Creative Director to ensure that British athletes at London 2012 don’t just have the best performance kit but the most stylish too. As a result, adidas will continue to develop the most innovative technical products available with the creative design input of a British fashion icon.

Sports fans can now get in on the act as well with a special adidas Team GB lifestyle range designed exclusively by Stella McCartney. The range will launch in autumn 2010 and will incorporate both women’s and menswear collections.

This appointment is a new development for McCartney who already designs a women’s sports-inspired performance range for the brand – adidas by Stella McCartney. 

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China:Dongguan China Shoes, China Shoetec to be held in October

 

The 12th Dongguan China Shoes . China Shoetec Incorporating China Bags Zone will be staged at GD Modern International Exhibition Center, Houjie, Dongguan, P.R. China from Oct 28 - Oct 30, 2010, right before Canton Fair (Shoes and bags section). While the global economy is picking up, it is recognized that the emerging markets have a faster recovery than traditional European and US markets. Along with the launching of zero tariffs in China-ASEAN regions, many enterprises believe that it is the right time to develop the business in ASEAN regions.

Soaring Potential in ASEAN Region
The 11th Dongguan China Shoes . China Shoetec Incorporating China Bags Zone was closed successfully on May 6, 2010. 14,836 trade visitors from 70 countries and regions attended and there was a significant growth on the number of visitors from some overseas countries. No. of visitors from ASEAN regions and Hong Kong were increased by 12% and 15% respectively when compared with the previous edition, visitors from Russia was doubled. The statistics reflect the fact that there is an increasing significance and potential in these emerging markets, organizers will continue to reinforce the visitor promotion in the respective regions so as to facilitate exhibitors to further develop their business.

Effective Business Matching Services to Help Exhibitors to Explore New Markets
For more effective business matching, organizers will arrange one-to-one meetings for exhibitors and buyers during the fair by actively cooperating with different media and related associations. In addition, online exhibition is also available for exhibitors to look for target buyers before and after the fair.

Overwhelming Response from Exhibitors
Various industry associations highly support the fair and plan to organize exhibiting pavilions again in 2010 Autumn show, including China Chamber of Commerce for Import and Export of Light Industrial Products and Arts-Crafts, Hong Kong Footwear Association, Putian Footwear Manufacturers Association, Dongguan Shoes Materials Association, Dongguan Leather & Footwear Association, Taiwan Association of Machinery Industry Pavilion and Dongguan Shoe-Making Machinery Association, etc. Presently, over 50% of existing exhibitors have reserved booth in coming edition. Mr. Huang of Long Yuan Shoes Co., Ltd. expressed that the exhibiting result was far good beyond his expectation and he received some new orders during the fair. He also planned to enlarge their booth size in the next edition. Mr. Fong of Peninsula International Corp. Ltd. said the participation result was good, their new product launching received overwhelming response from buyers. He has confirmed the participation in next edition. Portugual exhibitor Tatuaggi also said the participation result was very satifactory and planned to enlarge their exhibiting area. As the business environment gets better, enterprises become more active in participation, it is anticipated that the scale of the fair will reach 20,000sqm.

Dongguan China Shoes China Shoetec Incorporating China Bags Zone is jointly organized by China Chamber of Commerce for Import & Export of Light Industrial Products and Arts-Crafts (CCCLA), Messe DГјsseldorf Shanghai Ltd., Adsale Exhibition Services Ltd. and Guangdong Modern Convention and Exhibition Management Co., Ltd. It is the only professional shoes and handbags exhibition in Dongguan as well as the UFI-approved event. 

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UAE:Liali Jewellery celebrates July with ruby & diamond collection

 

Once again, Liali Jewellery focuses on the stone of the month Ruby, considered to be the symbol of immortal love. The stone is especially perfect for those who are born in July as also those celebrating their 40th wedding anniversary! The retailer has sourced some of the finest rubies to create exciting pieces.

In the fascinating world of gemstones, ruby is considered to be the king of gemstones. High quality rubies are more valuable and rarer than the top quality colorless diamonds, thus making the gem an undisputed ruler. Liali Jewellery’s Ruby collection will be available in its stores located at Jumeirah Centre, Meadows and Mercato throughout the month of July. Jewellery lovers will find a good variety of jewellery and sets in rubies and diamonds in different price ranges to suit every pocket.

Keeping the stone of the month in mind, Liali Jewellery has designed a special Ruby - Roses Set which is available in all its stores. The extremely popular set comprises of a ring, earrings and a pendant with chain, and is being offered to customers at an amazing price. The beauty of the set is highlighted by 12 brilliant-cut diamonds which team with an oval shaped ruby in the centre. This winning alliance makes for a startling combination.

Anuraag Sinha, Managing Director of Liali Jewellery, said: “Ruby jewellery is a popular choice of brides as the stone dazzles with the romance and artistry of ancient times and has appealed to women of all backgrounds. Antique jewellery especially engagement rings and wedding bands are often set with brilliant rubies.

So come and experience the pure elegance of rubies and diamonds in gorgeous styles and get dressed for any occasion! 

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USA:Boxer Zab 'Super' Judah ambassador of Mile High Watch Line

 

G3 Jewelry Inc. proudly announces teaming up with Former Welterweight Champion boxer Zab “Super” Judah as a Luxury Brand Ambassador (The G3 Mile High Club) for the first edition of its highly anticipated watch line, the G3 Mile High diamond watch.

Luxury Brand Ambassadors are conscious of current styles and trends while keeping with timeless sophistication and class. Ultimately they are deemed influential brand advocates at first glance. “The opportunity to work with an athlete and champion boxer like Zab 'Super' Judah was one we couldn’t pass up. G3 is a young, energetic and creative luxury jewelry and watch design company. Zab has been a champion in the ring as well as the community, and we forward to working with him and his team at Super Judah Promotions on our upcoming national marketing campaigns to market our amazing line of 'Mile High' Diamond Watches,” says CEO and Chief Designer Quincy Brown.

Other branding partnerships between Zab Judah and G3 Jewelry included an exclusive private viewing of the Mile High diamond watch at the MGM Grand Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, NV during the Floyd Mayweather and Shane Mosely fight weekend. “This is an exciting time in my career for me. The first time I saw the 'Mile High' watch I knew I wanted to be a part of the movement G3 is creating. The window of opportunity between my brand and G3 will be limitless,” Judah states.

The endorsement deal is a major step in marketing the company’s luxury diamond watch line. It also marks another big step in Judah’s return to prominence in the boxing ring, as he prepares for his first of many fights leading to a victorious return.

G3 Jewelry is a privately held and operated fine jewelry and watch design company based in New York City, NY for women and men. Owned and operated by Quincy Brown, CEO and Chief Designer, G3 jewelry and watches are customized to fit clients distinctive lifestyles; hand-selecting all the materials and demanding the highest quality gold, platinum, diamonds and gemstones for every piece created. Experts at designing custom jewelry in a way that takes a truly creative eye to conceive, G3 Jewelry’s diverse clientele range from professional athletes, Fortune 500 company CEO’s, entertainment elite and general jewelry collectors. G3 Jewelry launched its signature Swiss made, aviation inspired timepiece, the Mile High watch in 2010. 

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USA:Jimmy Au's For Men 5'8" and Under to dispaly line in New York

 

For three days only, from July 19 to the 21, Jimmy Au's For Men 5'8" and Under is holding their first ever East Coast trunk and road show featuring the nation's only designer clothing collection specifically developed for shorter men. Mr. Au seized the opportunity to have the trunk and road show in New York City when it was announced he would once again be honored by MR magazine at their Uptown Downtown Awards Reunion Banquet during Men's Fashion Week. Mr. Au and the store were one of the original recipients of the prestigious award its inaugural year for having catered exclusively to shorter men. Jimmy Au's For Men 5'8" and Under continues to remain the nation's only designer men's clothing store catering exclusively to men 5'8" or shorter.

Mr. Au's client base in New York City is the largest outside of Southern California. While many customers do fly out to Los Angeles to shop in their Beverly Hills boutique, some cannot and instead, rely on the store's special "goodie" package system that entails a range of requests along with appropriate fashion suggestions to complement their choices. The trunk and road show would allow customers to view a larger portion of the collection in person and also to try on various items in adjacent sizes to get the best fit. For potential new made-to-measure buyers, it would be a chance to have their measurements personally taken by Mr. Au himself.

The trunk and road show will feature clothing designed by Jimmy Au himself, along with fashion essentials procured by Mr. Au that pass his strict quality standard of fit, fabrication and design. The collection available for viewing include suits, sport coats, leather jackets, casual jackets, dress pants, dress shirts, casual pants, premium denim jeans, sport shirts, polo shirts and shoes. The collection is the largest of its kind.

Alan Au, the owner's son and client relations manager says "The trunk show provides an opportunity for potential customers to see and feel what its like to have clothes that fit properly. The frustration of not finding clothes that fit can affect your psyche and overall attitude. Men eventually stop looking and accept their fashion fate. We hope to offer a solution to the savvy shopper that cares about the way he looks."

He also says. "We can't make a man taller, but we can make him look taller. That's our secret. Whether you're 5'2" or 6'2" all men seem to want to look taller. Perceived height is very powerful. It creates confidence, increases self esteem and allows others to focus on you and not your height. The goal sometimes isn't even to look taller, but to make height a non-issue by looking proportionate; something we achieve with the design of our clothes. It's why we've provided wardrobe on over 30 prime time shows in the last 4 years. It's also why we're on the list in Forbes Top Ten Clothing Stores for Men."

It's also why they're being honored by MR magazine, the menswear industry's leading trade publication. Mr. Au and the store are being recognized for its pursuit of designer clothing for shorter men, Au's own short men's clothing collection, exceptional depth and breadth of inventory, and customized shopping experience. Jimmy Au only designs clothing for short men, and Jimmy Au's For Men 5'8" and Under is the nation's only short men's designer clothing store.
 

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India:Fashion jewellery & accessories to meet global standards, Smt. Menon

 

Smt. Rita Menon, Secretary, Ministry of Textiles, called upon Indian manufacturers and exporters of fashion jewellery and accessories to apply safety and compliance upto global standards to become more competitive in the world market.

Declaring the Show open, she said “the more you grow, the more you have to follow the global standards related in the safety at workplace and compliance as per the global standards”.

She also said that the downfall in demand of precious jewellery has resulted into greater demand of the fashion jewellery and accessories worldwide.

She urged the Indian exporters and manufacturers to make India a hub of handcrafted jewellery taking advantage of availability basic raw materials and skilled workforce.

“The world market for fashion accessories is estimated to be of the order of 16.3-billion-dollar and India’s share in the same has been very negligible. Therefore, there is a great scope for further increasing exports of Indian fashion accessories and jewellery,” Smt. Menon said.

She further said that there is a big sort of potential in this segment and such dedicated and focused shows such as Indian Fashion Jewellery and Accessories Show (IFJAS) should be organized for the benefit of manufacturers as well as overseas buyers.

On the occasion, Smt. Menon felicitated the pioneers of the fashion jewellery and accessories segment of the Handicrafts Sector and further said that this would give a due recognition to the old timers who worked hard to establish this segment and the IFJAS 2010 is the right place to honour them.

She also mentioned that in addition to setting up of this new show and to be held on yearly basis, EPCH has also decided to make aggressive efforts for participation in the overseas business specific trade shows, organizing BSMs in target and upcoming markets.

Earlier, in his welcome address, Mr. Raj Kumar Malhotra, Chairman, EPCH
said that this show is part of the overall drive of EPCH to promote and expand horizons of key segments of the Handicrafts Sector. Fashion jewellery and accessories has tremendous potential world wide. Even despite recession in the world, the market for fashion accessories continued to benefit and remained stable.

Mr. Malhotra further said that “foreign buyers are of the view that range, types and designs available from India are not only wide and varied but also very attractive in price, quality and finish etc.”

EPCH Chairman said he is also expecting foreign direct investment in this segment as a result of this show. Many buyers and importers may want to invest in Indian entrepreneurs and for setting up new units to produce goods of their requirement taking into account the Indian skills, raw materials etc.

The top ten importing countries for jewellery in the world are USA, Germany, UK, France, Japan, Switzerland, Netherlands, Canada, Belgium and Hong Kong and have acombined share of 78 per cent of the total world imports. India is already exporting to these markets.
 

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