by Christina Lee on July 1st, 2009
Following a studio release and launch of a nationwide tour, Beyonce has found yet another way to celebrate her newfound alter ego: a junior apparel label.
With a debut in time for back-to-school shopping, Sasha Fierce for Dereon offers a more wearable version of what designer Tierry Mugler designed for the pop star’s concerts. Against a mainly black backdrop of fake leather and body suits are bold details and accessories, such as mixed silver and gold chains and denim rips lined with mesh and lace.
In comparison, parent label Dereon showcases billowy materials, vivid colors and exotic prints, with input... Read more »
by Christina Lee on November 4th, 2008
For 14 years, leather outerwear company Rudsak tailored its sleek classics toward a strictly Canadian market. For the first time this month though, the company presents its urban image to the United States, through new wholesale efforts.
“We see our new focus as a second step for the brand,” said Kelly Surrette, sales manager at Rudsak’s company headquarters. Later, she added, “We’re just looking next door.”
To date, the company has mostly concentrated on selling its apparel, handbags and home furnishings to Canadian retailers and in their 11 signature stores. In the United States, the company hopes to sell its... Read more »
by Brent Crouch on September 25th, 2008
If you want to make a profit by buying and selling wholesale clothing, there are a few important things that you will need to know. You can’t just take a leap into the business unaware of what you should buy and what customers are looking for. Many wholesale businesses will fail because they went into business blindly. Follow these three suggestions and you are sure to be a success.
Odd Sizes can be a Good Thing
When you are purchasing wholesale clothing you have to realize that the odd sizes can be a very good thing. First of all odd... Read more »
by Veronica Stone on September 19th, 2008
"There will never be a significant clothing market online," I was once told by a leading Scottish fashion journalist. "People don’t want to buy clothes unless they can reach out and touch them."
In fact, tens of thousands of items of clothing, both new and used, are traded on eBay every week. Though there are other specialist clothing auction sites available, none of them can guarantee anything like as many potential customers. Whether you represent a clothing company or are a private individual wanting to make some money out of old garments which no longer fit, eBay will often be... Read more »