by Jonathan Staley on September 10th, 2009
The Vintage Fashion Expo features 85 dealers of vintage clothing, accessories and textiles. Join your fellow clotheshorses, fashion designers, costumers, celebs and fashion editors from all over the globe.
You’ll find
* A wide range of periods (1850-1980) and price levels
* Every style imaginable, from belle epoque finery to bell bottom jeans
* European classics from Chanel, Schiaparelli, and Lanvin
* Timeless American designs by Bill Blass, Bonnie Cashin, Halston & Claire McCardell
* Wardrobe ideas and inspiration
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by Christina Lee on June 16th, 2009
Wholesale prices rose just by 0.2 percent last month, following a 0.3 percent increase in April and a 1.2 percent decrease in March.
Economists made predictions ranging from zero change to a 2.3 percent gain, according to Bloomberg. And while they had initially feared any sign of inflation, actual prices suggest that they now have no need to worry.
“There’s no story on inflation here, and deflation doesn’t seem to be a concern,” said Anika Khan, Wachovia economist, to CNN.
Most of the major increases and decreases since last month occur in food and energy prices, according to the Bureau... Read more »
by Rebecca Button on March 27th, 2009
The Los Angeles International Textile Show is LA’s original and
primary textile & design tradeshow. Hosted by the California Market
Center, the LA Int’l Textile Show is dedicated to presenting the
leading textile, trim, print, and trend resources for fashion &
interior design.
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by Rebecca Button on March 27th, 2009
Twice a year, the LOS ANGELES MAJORS MARKET presents hundreds of the industry’s hottest labels and trends for the department and chain store buyer. Featuring the most sought-after name brands from kids and tweens to denim and contemporary, the LA MAJORS MARKET is the primary West Coast destination for major retailers from around the globe.
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by Christina Lee on February 18th, 2009
While stirring up many cries for fair trade practices over the past few years, China has become a notorious source for cheap apparel and textile production.
But as other countries – namely Vietnam and Cambodia – rise in hopes of seizing its industry role, China’s growth rate has finally slowed down. This change is now the subject of the third and latest issue of FIBER, a bi-annual online magazine created by the University of Delaware’s Department of Fashion and Apparel Studies, while funded by the U.S. Department of Education.
“Although China is the world’s largest supplier of apparel items, accounting... Read more »