North West Ballet Shoes

North West was photographed wearing BLOCH ballet shoes while in Los Angeles on May 28, 2015. The stylish toddler looked adorable and dance class ready completing her all white look with BLOCH's Toddler Ballet Flats (Price Available upon Request, www.blochworld.com).

Chamilia by Swarovski Group Summer 2015 Collection

This season, Chamilia, a Swarovski Group brand, announced that it will release nine new charms, three new Brilliance Collection pieces, and a new braided leather bracelet for Summer 2015. There are more than 400 exclusive charms available from the Chamilia brand. The line is made from sterling silver or 14 karat gold and features genuine Swarovski Crystals, Swarovski Zirconia, or Italian Murano Glass. The brand follows strict Swarovski Group guidelines for quality and aesthetic standards.

“Fine jewelry does not have to be serious all of the time,” said Chamilia Vice President, Global Merchandising and Marketing Catherine Ottaviano. “More and more, we see our lifestyles reflected in what we buy. People are playful in the summer, and so are we.”

The nine new sterling silver Chamilia charms for Summer 2015 include:

Toes in the Sand—This tiny flip-flop charm with aqua enamel detailing and Swarovski Pure Brilliance Zirconia embellishment is a tribute to easygoing summer days (MSRP $40).

Anchors Away—This playful charm features an ocean buoy with navy stripes of enamel detailing and a tiny hanging anchor (MSRP $40).

Shoot for the Moon—This Clear Swarovski Crystal and star embellished rocket with light blue enamel detailing and one Red Swarovski Crystal at its base is reminiscent of Fourth of July fun (MSRP $40).

Life’s a Beach—This sterling silver beach ball charm with navy, aqua and bright yellow enamel belongs beachside (MSRP $35).

Oasis—This charm features an enamel interpretation of palm trees, sun and water on one side, and a bright sun with seven Jonquil Swarovski Crystals at its center on the other (MSRP $40).

Starfish—This sterling silver starfish charm with intricate millegrain detailing recalls the enchantment of summer (MSRP $35).

Ocean Sounds—This highly polished conch charm is embellished with eight Light Amethyst Swarovski Crystals along its edge (MSRP $40).

Starlet Shades—This adorable charm representation of sunglasses with black rhodium plated lenses evokes summer glamour (MSRP $40).

Girls Just Wanna Have Fun—This lyrical banner charm is part of Chamilia’s music collection and features intricate detailing of a sunglasses motif and Clear Swarovski Crystal embellishments (MSRP $40).

The Chamilia “Brilliance” Collection features Swarovski Pure Brilliance Zirconia, renowned as the finest simulated diamond in the world. The three new charms for Summer 2015 in this collection include:

Sea Scallop—This petite and classically elegant representation of a sea scallop features a 14 karat rose gold bail paved with Swarovski Pure Brilliance Zirconia (MSRP $95).

Celtic Love Knot—This Celtic Knot charm is completely covered in Swarovski Pure Brilliance Zirconia (MSRP $65).

Sea Horse—This delicate, miniature sea horse charm features 14 karat yellow gold detailing, and a 14 karat yellow gold bail paved with Swarovski Pure Brilliance Zirconia (MSRP $95).

Additionally, the Chamilia brand is introducing a new braided leather bracelet in high quality Italian leather with an easy-to-use ball-clasp branded closure. The bracelet will be available in small, medium and large. And the two colors launched this season include black and Chamilia’s iconic and vibrant green (MSRP $40).

The Chamilia Summer 2015 collections will be available starting April 10, 2015, and will be sold at the brand’s more than 2,000 retail partners worldwide and on the Chamilia website. For more information about the Chamilia brand, please go to www.chamilia.com. 

About Chamilia

Based in Cranston, RI, Chamilia is an American company that was established in 2002. Since its purchase in 2013, it has been a member of the Swarovski Group, a world leader in quality and innovation. Each of the more than 400 exclusive charms available from the brand are made from .925 sterling silver or 14 karat gold and feature genuine Swarovski Crystals or Zirconia, or Italian Murano Glass. The brand follows strict Swarovski Group guidelines for quality and aesthetic excellence. For more information, please go to www.chamilia.com.

About Swarovski 

Swarovski delivers a diverse product portfolio of unmatched quality, craftsmanship and creativity. Founded in 1895 in Austria, Swarovski Crystal Business designs, manufactures and markets crystals, natural and created gemstones, finished products such as jewelry, accessories and lighting. The company’s film division, Swarovski Entertainment, produces artistically accomplished feature films with global box-office appeal. The Swarovski Foundation was set up to honor the philanthropic spirit of the company by supporting creativity and culture, promoting wellbeing and conserving natural resources. Now run by the fifth generation of family members, Swarovski Crystal Business has a global reach, with over 2,350 stores in about 170 countries and more than 25,000 employees, www.swarovskigroup.com. 

As you may already know, Chamilia accessories makes a good bridal gift idea. If you are interested you can read our Chamilia Bridal Gifts blog post that we posted in April.

Clinique & TED Global Initiative to Encourage Women

Clinique is partnering with TED to launch a global search to bring the next smart idea to life, linked to the brand’s Smart Serum franchise.  Now, anyone who has ever aspired to be the next Sara Blakely, Sheryl Sandberg or Amy Cuddy – or even just had a lightbulb idea moment at their kitchen table – will have the chance to get their idea in front of some of the brightest minds in the country, and the world. 

TED & Clinique will announce a call to action for women everywhere to submit their ideas at Clinique.com through August 31st 2015.

This partnership and campaign are part of a movement to engage and encourage women all over the world to share their intelligence, ambition and creativity.  The most compelling idea will receive funding to help make it a reality.

The winner will be invited as a special guest to the Smart Women series at the TEDWomen conference in 2016, a rare opportunity to be profiled among and network with esteemed TED community members to propel her idea further through connections with like-minded women.


The winner will be announced in the fall.

They also have findings from a global survey on women’s happiness in regards to career. The survey found that 85% of women globally believe it’s important for women to be successful professionally and that 63% of US women believe that trying to “have it all” (balancing career, family life, etc.) has made women more unhappy than ever before. This new partnership between Clinique and TED is an effort to further the brand’s dedication to empowerment and supporting women’s success.

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3D Visualization Technology Option for AccuMark 10

Gerber Technology, a world leader in integrated solutions for the apparel and industrial markets, announces the availability of 3D visualization technology as an optional module for AccuMark® 10, its industry leading integrated pattern design, grading, planning and marker making software.

According to Mary McFadden, director of CAD product management with Gerber Technology, 3D technology is a visualization tool that assists all along the design and development process. “It will help the pattern maker to know whether the pattern works in the design, the designer to refine the details of the creation, and to visualize the fit and comfort of the garment on the model, all without actually making the garment,” she said. “This technology can assist all the way through to merchandising, where it can be used in e-commerce.”

Gerber’s 3D solution is leveraging sophisticated 3D graphics and animation technology called Blender.  

Blender is a professional free and open-source 3D computer graphics software product used for creating animated films, visual effects, art, 3D printed models, interactive 3D applications and video games. Blender's features include 3D modeling, UV unwrapping, texturing, raster graphics editing, rigging and skinning, fluid and smoke simulation, particle simulation, soft body simulation, sculpting, animating, match moving, camera tracking, rendering, video editing and compositing. Alongside the modeling features it also has an integrated game engine.  The Dutch animation studio Neo Geo and Not a Number Technologies (NaN) developed Blender as an in-house application, with the primary author being Ton Roosendaal. The name Blender was inspired by a song by Yello, from the album Baby.

The technology has been used widely in the animation, movie, video game and simulation industries.  Its broad spectrum of modeling, texturing, lighting and simulation capabilities make it one of the most popular Open Source 3D graphics applications in the world. “Blender is an extremely robust simulation engine which allows us to get a realistic visualization of fit and movement of a garment. Our internal development team and the large global community of developers working with Blender give us a tremendous edge advancing the use of 3D,” McFadden said.

Gerber was one of the first to introduce pattern making software for the apparel industry.  Today, AccuMark CAD systems are used by more than 15,000 customers, including many of the world’s leading fashion brands.  Gerber has launched technologies that have become the benchmarks for CAD pattern making, grading, planning and marker making software, as well as for automated spreading and cutting machines.

For additional information about the availability of the 3D module and AccuMark 10 software, you can visit http://www.unleashyourvision.com.

About Gerber Technology: For nearly 50 years, Gerber Technology has been the world leader in providing integrated solutions to help its customers automate and more effectively manage product design and manufacturing processes in the apparel and industrial marketplaces. The company serves 25,000 customers, including more than 100 Fortune 500 companies, in the aerospace, apparel, retail, composites, packaging, furniture, technical textiles and transportation interiors industries in 130 countries.

Based in Connecticut, Gerber Technology is owned by Vector Capital, a San Francisco-based, global private equity firm specializing in the technology sector that manages more than $2 billion of equity capital.

Find more information about the CAD services that Gerber Technology provides the fashion industry at their website.

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While you are doing your research to learn more about CAD software, you may also want to learn more specifically about pattern maker software if that is your area of interest.

Do you currently use AccuMark CAD systems?  If you use the 3D visualization technology module, please share your thoughts about the pros and cons in the discussion area below.

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Katie Cassidy Wears Andi Alyse Ring

Katie Cassidy was photographed wearing Andi Alyse at the 2015 CW Upfronts recently in New York! The Arrow actress accessorized her chic black ensemble with a Blue Sapphire and Diamond Double V-Band Ring ($2,100; www.andialysejewelry.com).

Best Tips to Prevent Your Clothes from Getting Wrinkled

As we all know, the laundry cleaning task is one of the most tedious and time-consuming tasks that no one wants to do. As a result, majority of the people look for the laundry cleaning service providers or the wash and fold service providers to make their task easier and hassle-free. There are also some of the rare cases where people prefer cleaning their laundry by themselves at their home. So, if one prefers to do laundry cleaning at their home, there are number of factors to keep in mind before initiating with laundry cleaning.

First and foremost factor is to have a deep knowledge of how each type of fabric should be treated and should be cleaned. The next thing to keep in mind is to hang out the clothes properly in order to reduce the wrinkles on the cloth at the minimal level. Majority of the people don’t have sufficient time for ironing their clothes and so it is necessary to treat the clothes in such a way that it does not have more wrinkles. So, below are presented some of the significant tips shortlisted by wash and fold service at Manhattan, which are necessary to keep in mind in order to prevent your clothes from getting wrinkled:

Carefully separate the clothes of each type: One should be careful that the clothes are being separated by its color while doing laundry. Generally, the whites and light colored clothes must be placed together and dark colored clothes with the dark ones. In order to prevent wrinkles on the cloth, it would be better if the clothes are separated by fabric content as well as weight. Appropriate sorting of clothes, that too before washing will help in reducing the wrinkles on clothes to a greater extent. Generally, lightweight fabrics dry much quicker as compared to the heavier ones like the denim. Thus, it is better to carefully sort out the clothes for avoiding the wrinkles to set on clothes. 

Carefully unload the clothes from dryer: As such, there is no particular technique or skill for unloading the apparels from the dryer. Just take up the clothes out and pile them in a basket. Do not place heavy fabric clothes on the lighter ones as it will crush them resulting into more deep wrinkles. In order to save your time and to avoid ironing your clothes, it is advisable to take few minutes to fold the clothes correctly as soon as the clothes come out of the dryer. If you just leave the heap of clothes in the basket, the weight of the pile would ultimately result into causing the wrinkles to set in more deeply.

Pay attention with your dryer cycle: Generally, all dryers work the same way and so they use gas or electric energy source to dry the clothes. As a result, the dryers vent the moisture and draw it from the fabric and this difference in heating and cooling down cycles determines that whether the clothes will come out with deep wrinkles or wrinkle free. As a result, it is advisable to pay attention with the drying cycle and prevent them from losing more moisture from the clothes.

In case, if the clothes are getting slightly wrinkled after storing them, you can steam out the wrinkles by running a hot shower on them and then letting the clothes steam for a while. Thus, these were some of the best tips to prevent your clothes from getting wrinkled.

This article was written exclusively for Apparel Search by Guest Author Daniel Clark.

Author Bio

Daniel Clark is the owner of leading women’s clothing wholesale online store. His passion includes travelling and learning new foreign languages. In his articles, he often gives valuable tips and advice pertaining to women’s apparel wholesale.

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Fashionable Camouflage for Gardening

Hiding out in the Flower Garden?

Shirt in camugarden georgette 
Style # JB3AB01Z224 0NO

Shirt in camugarden print georgette. The pattern was created in collaboration with artist Celia Birtwell. Shirt in georgette (100% Silk). 
Made in Italy. 
The model is 5'8" tall and wears an Italian size 40. 
100% Silk

Shop at Valentino.

Coat in camugarden brocade
Style # JB3CA0H823C 0NO

Coat in camugarden brocade with lapel collar. The pattern was created in collaboration with artist Celia Birtwell. The coat features two small breast pockets and two pockets at the waist. All pockets fasten with a horn button. Rear half-belt lined in mikado and deep pleat. Front fastening with 4 buttons. Length from shoulder 33 1/2". Coat lined in mikado (42% Polyester, 36% Cotton, 22% Silk). Coat in brocade (100% Silk). 
Made in Italy. 
The model is 5'8" tall and wears an Italian size 40. 

100% Silk

Visit http://www.valentino.com for more garden camo.

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Alhambra Ballroom Proclaims Bridal Royalty

 Each year, Harlem's historic Alhambra Ballroom celebrates the start of the wedding season with a showcase of culinary delights in the opulence of their Grand Ballroom. Beneath the draped chandeliers, local wedding vendors joined in to display their specialties in bridal services for budding couples. For this years event the Alhambra welcomed a refreshing, new approach to their presentation lineup by showcasing ethnic bridal gowns created by TeKay Designs "Queen of the Brides" gown collection. The Queen of the Brides is a prestigious and award winning luxury brand with design and production in Houston Texas and Ghana, Africa. The Fashion Designer, Ms. Kimma Wreh is internationally recognized for her ethnic inspired, and Afrique-Chic fashion creations.

" Queen of the Brides introduces a re-imagination of the conventional wedding. When we saw photos of these dresses on the Internet we knew the Queen of the Brides gowns would be a great fit for our bridal showcase." explains Alhambra's CEO Tracey Dechabert. Harlem is a place of history, ethnic diversity and there exist a cultural pride about African aesthetic. Harlem's brides need to see that there is a cultural alternative to contemporary bridal fashions. The gown, just like cuisine can set a tone to your wedding day that intuitively shares your families heritage. The fusion between cultural fashions and cultural foods can be an experience that resonates throughout generations. " Says Dechabert. 
 
Queen of the Brides offers formal gown creations that includes quality pieces of jewelry that reference a historical time period. The collection exemplifies diverse cultures, as each gown represents a woman of royalty who has left an indelible mark on humanity. The collection includes gowns named after Queen Nefertiti, Queen Cleopatra VII of Egypt, Queen Cleopatra Selene II, Queen Ankhesenamun of Egypt, Mumtaz Mahal - Mughal Queen of India, Queen Manta Tisi of South Africa, Queen Padmini of India, Queen Amina of Zaria Nigeria, Queen Nzingha Amazon of Matamba West Africa, Empress Candace of Ethiopia, Queen Consort Margherita of Italy, etc. The menswear line is culturally inspired  with aesthetic themes that ranges from historic to contemporary design.
 
"We are really honored to have been asked to present Queen of the Brides to the Harlem community. New York is a melting pot of ethnic cultures and that's what makes this city an ideal place to present gowns that represent queens from varied cultures. Now, anyone can express their heritage and be a royal bride." Explains Fashion Designer, Kimma Wreh.  

The bridal showcase was interactive, entertaining and offered a variety of food dishes for sampling. The fusion between fashion, food and music stimulated every sense to create an experience that offers couples unique cultural ideas for creating their special wedding day. Dechabert states, "Harlem is also growing more culturally diverse and we wish for this bridal showcase to be all-inclusive with vibrant cultures.  At the Alhambra, we take pride in delivering on request for many types of international cuisine from our ethnically diverse clients."

Visit the TeKay Designs website to view more.

QUEEN OF THE BRIDES

Launched in 2012, Queen of the Brides is a wholly owned subsidiary of TeKay Designs Inc. The Queen Of The Brides collection includes couture bridal and formal gowns accessorized with quality pieces of jewelry. The gowns and dresses we offer represent queens from various countries around the world where people held their royalty in high regard. We custom make accessories, statement necklaces and bracelets for themed weddings or occasions. Queen Of The Brides provides upscale designs for weddings, prom, pageant, evening, red carpet, galas and special occasions.

ABOUT ALHAMBRA BALLROOM

Willie Mae Scott-Daney is the current CEO of the Alhambra Ballroom, Inc. located in the Harlem neighborhood of Manhattan, NY. The Alhambra originally opened in 1926 and played host to legendary performers such as Bessie Smith, Jelly Roll Morton, Frank Manning and singing waitress, Billie Holiday. But with all good things, it came to an end. But now it's back! The ballroom fell into disrepair in the 1960s, but, was reopened in 2003 as the "Alhambra Ballroom, Inc." which hosts weddings, parties and other social events. The Alhambra Ballroom is proud to present its two extravagant ballrooms. The Alhambra Grand Ballroom" can accommodate up to 400 guests and "The Alhambra Crystal Ballroom" can accommodate up to 125 guests. No expense has been spared in the grand reconstruction of the Alhambra. For many years, the Alhambra Ballroom has provided quality service for all types of private events and weddings.

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Wacoal VIP Room at Cannes

Wacoal makes its festival VIP ROOM of Jean Roch in Cannes.

Girdles, panties, talking of nothing else on the Croisette. Starting with a prominent jury member Sophie Marceau, who surprised by a gust of wind, reveals an invisible panties that may well be beyond suspicion Edgewise Wacoal.In the after-parties of the Festival, are the dancers of Jean Roch VIPROOM and their sculptural silhouettes made of panties and high Wacoal signed sheaths that fire in a series of amazing shows. Invisibility, slimming, maintaining, they dance to the beats relentlessly imposed by renowned DJ who succeed every night for this 68th edition of the Cannes Film Festival without any panties moves. The beautiful styling was signed Yohanna Edge.

The decks, the beautiful Paris Hilton, Tyga, French Montana, Snoop Dogg, followed that evening by the DJ duo Nervo and Quincy ... The walls of the JW Marriott never stop trembling at the Palais des Festivals.

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A festival of Cannes 2015 over a frantic pace!

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Bohemian Fashion Vibes for 2015

If your looking for that bohemic look that's perfect for the summer, look no further! Mix and match some of designer items and create the ultimate bohemia look!  Find above pictured bohemian fashion items at sinn style.

La Vie Boheme!

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Moranic Pants Versatile Pants

Moranic Pants – a fresh and exciting new fashion brand creating pants that are perfect for the summer months. 

Moranic Pants are breathable, reversible cotton pants which are designed to be loose fitting, comfortable and stylish. Whether you’re hitting the beach, enjoying a music festival or taking some time out to do some meditation or yoga, Moranic Pants are the ultimate in comfortable clothing for the modern trend-setter.

The pants are incredibly versatile – not only can you reverse the pants to show off different designs, they can also be worn as shorts as temperatures rise.  Moranic Pants are the very essence of simplicity, providing a comfortable and fashionable garment that adapts to the wearer.

The product is currently the subject of a Kickstarter campaign launching on June 1st which is aiming to raise enough funds to put them into full production and get them into shops all over the globe. Backers of the project will be rewarded with their very own pair of Moranic Pants in whatever colour or size they choose – before they hit the shops!

Moranic Pants are inspired by the word ‘Moran’, a Masai term which means ‘warrior’. The Moran typically lived a life of total simplicity, which is where the inspiration for Moranic Pants comes from. They express the style and personality of the wearer, but they’re lightweight and comfortable enough to wear every day, for any activity.

Visit the following pages for more information and to keep up to date with Moranic Pants:

http://moranicpants.instapage.com/

http://moranicpants.com/

Five Must-Have Trends to Get Through Summer

Summer is fast approaching, and fashion-lovers will be on the lookout for ways in which they can add the perfect garments to their seasonal wardrobe. We’ve put together a list of the top five summer essentials that everyone should get their hands on before the mercury starts to rise…

1. The Classic White Shirt
The perfect unisex option. The white shirt can be dressed up or down, and they come in a variety of shapes and sizes, so whether you prefer a fitted shirt or something a little more flowing, there’ll be something for you. Men – pair yours with slacks and shades for the quintessential summer time look. Ladies – take the white shirt from day to night with a slick of red lipstick and heels.

2. A Comfortable Shoe
Summer is for long walks, picnics outside, bike rides and more – it’s the season where we’re all slightly more active! So it’s likely you’re going to need a pair of comfortable shoes to see you through. Men – get your hands on a pair of boat shoes for those long afternoons wandering around local parks. Ladies – grab a pair of espadrille sandals, which will cushion your feet and look fantastic.

3. Versatile Pants
With so much to cram into summer, you don’t want to spend hours choosing outfits or changing clothes. Moranic Pants are the ideal option, for both men and women. Made from the finest ethical materials and sporting unique tribal prints, these pants are great for wearing during the day, and even at night – but they also double up as sportswear, meditation wear, or recovery wear as you relax after a particularly good night!

4. Ladies: Summer Tea Dress
This is one for the ladies – the perfect tea dress will see you right through the summer. Ideal for reclining in a sun-soaked park or relaxing with friends by the beach, a tea dress is a stylish, timeless classic with a multitude of design options to choose from.

5. Men: The Vest

Standby for the vest to be the biggest summer trend for men! They might not be appropriate to wear to the office, but when you’re cycling in the hills, doing some yoga on the beach or relaxing with friends, the vest will be your new best friend. Team with Moranic Pants for the ultimate in comfort and style!

Thank you for taking the time to read the fashion blog to learn more about this pants and summer fashion trends.

Sandrinne Ugg

The classic espadrille gets the luxe treatment this season, showcasing a sumptuous leather upper and soft leather lining. Luxurious natural wool cradles the heel in comfort while hand-stitched sidewall construction and a flexible molded rubber and natural jute outsole finish the Sandrinne in timeless fashion.

Collection Details:

Insole:
Natural jute footbed with leather forefoot patch and heat embossed heel patch.

Outsole:
Molded rubber and natural jute outsole, providing incredible flexibility. Hand-stitched sidewall construction with toe cap.

Style Details:

Classic leather epadrille slip-on
UGG® logo metal rivet
Leather lined with 7mm curly UGGpure™ at heel counter for comfort.

This beauty is a limited edition.

By the way, you can shop for these shoes at the Ugg Australia website.  Maybe these are the shoes you have been looking for to take on your next adventure.  Do you think these are good adventure shoes for this weekend?

BESTIVAL 2015 Costume Festival

Festivals and costume parties have become synonymous in the U.K. but it hasn't always been the case. Ten years ago BESTIVAL challenged its audience to attempt a world record for the biggest ever dressing up party and, with the help of a willing crowd of super-creative party loving people, they  changed the face of festival culture forever, sparking a huge UK-wide renaissance in what they call fancy dress. Now, as the BESTIVAL story unfolds into new worlds, they are coming to Toronto, and they need you to help them make this the mother of all parties.

BESTIVAL curator Rob da Bank says: “We do love dressing up at Bestival and have seen the most incredible creations over the last dozen years at Bestival UK. There’s something about dressing up and letting your hair down that seems to make people drop their guard and just escape for a while. So it’s not about a plastic Elvis quiff and microphone from a cheap store, it’s more about wearing something you wouldn’t wear anywhere else, but kinda want to anyway! Equally if it’s not your thing come as you are….just come :)”

 Over the years BESTIVAL’s themes have become world renowned, never failing to fire up the crowd’s imagination. From Pirates to Outer Space and HMS Bestival to the Desert Island Disco, rallying 55,000 fashionistas in the art of dressing up, they are the catalyst for incredible audience creativity, and a weekend of un-self-conscious joy, forging a shared experience that is truly unique to the event. For our first-ever foray abroad we thought we’d give Canadian Bestivalites free rein to get those creative juices flowing. The reason we wanted to come to Toronto in the first place is because we know how original and inventive you are; it’s open house on fancy dress, so show us what you’ve got!

But be prepared because it’s not just BESTIVAL-goers who push the boat out, the performers love a bit of a costume party, too. From Mumford & Sons’ fetching musketeer look, and Lily Allen’s glittering Barbarella, to Florence Welch’s space age flapper, the all-embracing love for costume-based high-jinx takes the festival vibe to another level of unadulterated hedonism that can’t be underestimated. Music festivals in North America see an abundance of their own kind of “fancy dress,” with dance music culture allowing music lovers to express their individualities through eccentric outfits. Embrace the BESTIVAL costume party and get creative! Be whoever you want to be! Take a look at some images from previous years in the UK here: http://bestival.ca/photos/costume-gallery/photo/1

So make sure you grab your fancy dress and take the party even higher when you come to see Florence + the Machine, Nas, Flume, Caribou, SBTRKT (DJ), Banks and more at Hanlan’s Point Beach, Toronto Island on June 12 and 13.

We’ll have more news coming your way, meanwhile, keep checking http://www.bestival.ca for all the latest info

Bestival Toronto - June 12-13, 2015

Hanlan’s Point Beach, Toronto Islands, Canada

Tickets are on sale from http://www.flavorus.com

Memorial Day Weekend Shopping 2015

Callaway Apparel Memorial Day Event! For a limited time, take an extra 25% off clearance styles! Hurry, offer ends 5/25. 

Starting Saturday! Shop the Rafaella Memorial Weekend Event and take 30% off EVERYTHING! Offer valid 5/23 - 5/25. 

Don't forget great savings for Memorial Day Weekend from Perry Ellis, Original Penguin and Cubavera! Cubavera.com offers the best selection of linen pants, guayaberas, casual shirts, and shorts. Traditional and Modern. Perfect for a holiday weekend and the rest of the summer as well.

Check their sites for specific details regarding the sale conditions.  

Off-Aisle by Kohl’s

Kohl’s will test a new store format offering deep discounts on returned merchandise.

The retailer has leased a 30,000-square-foot space in a suburban strip mall in New Jersey that will open early next month as Off-Aisle by Kohl’s.  More specifically the new store will be situated on a high-traffic street in Cherry Hill, NJ.  For those of you that are not too familiar with New Jersey, Cherry Hill is not too far from Philadelphia.  

In the beginning, the plan is to fill the shelves will be “like-new” clothing, accessories and home goods returned to Kohl’s department stores or Kohls.com.  Who knows, maybe they will add slow moving merchandise from the other stores into the mix in the future.

The firm applied last month for a trademark on the phrase “Off Aisle by Kohl’s.”

We are not certain, but we have heard rumor that discounts may run as high as 70% to 90% off original retail store pricing.   All sales will be final, with no returns or exchanges allowed.

If you enjoy shopping off-price, you may want to also learn about how Macy’s recently decided to get into the off-price fashion business as well.  You can read the Macy’s Off-price news on the Fashion Blog.  Their store is called Macy’s Backstage in case you were curious.

We will try to let you know more about Off-Aisle by Kohl’s as we learn more about the store.

Shoe for Adventure

THE GREAT ESCAPE 
 Adventure is everywhere. You just need to know where to look—and what shoes to wear. 

SEAMS Committee Participation in Government Contracts

EAMS, the National Association for the U.S. Sewn Products Industry, announces the formation of a new SEAMS Government Committee designed to inform and support its membership on doing business with federal, state and local governments. Launched earlier this year, the committee is chaired by Geoff Senko of MMI Textiles Inc., a supplier of specialty textiles and related components to the private and public sectors. Other founding committee leaders includes Jack Foster of Sterlingwear of Boston, Jeff Papalia of the National Industries for the Blind, Mary Reardon of Tweave LLC and Gary Whited of SourceAmerica.

Participation in the SEAMS Government Committee is open to all interested SEAMS members. Textile and sewn products professionals interested in learning more about the committee are invited to phone the SEAMS office at +1-803-642-1111.

CHARRIOL Global Jewelry Collection

CHARRIOL, the global prestige brand of luxury timepieces, fine jewelry and accessories, is bringing its global jewelry collection to the U.S. for the first time ever. Featuring CHARRIOL’s iconic and unique twisted cable designs, the collection, which is designed by the company’s New York-based Creative Director, Coralie Charriol-Paul, will debut at LUXURY during JCK Las Vegas, May 29-June 1. Inspired by Coralie’s French-American heritage and flair, the new jewelry collection captures the spirit of the brand with modern, sleek designs that enable women and men to make a bold statement with everyday jewelry. The collection is also a perfect complement to the brand’s existing timepieces, which are currently available across the country. New watches will also be unveiled during JCK Las Vegas. 

“We are thrilled to bring our global jewelry collection to the U.S. for the first time,” said Coralie Charriol-Paul, Creative Director for CHARRIOL. “This is something completely different for CHARRIOL in the U.S. – we are offering new, fresh designs that are anchored in our exclusive twisted cable, which is the essence of the CHARRIOL brand. We want women and men in this country to enjoy what our international customers have prized for years: conceptual jewelry with a European heritage.”

Carrying on a family legacy launched in 1983 by her father and the company’s founder, Philippe Charriol, Coralie has spent the last 10 years designing more than 15 jewelry collections, including best-sellers such as “Crazy in Love,” “Forever Young,” “Kimono,” “Bamboo,” “Kucha,” “Pom Pom Pearl,” and “Circle of Love.” Her design philosophy is grounded in fashioning pieces that empower modern women to create their own signature style. The new jewelry collections being showcased at LUXURY during JCK Las Vegas include flagship lines “Forever Young Colors,” ”Banglemania,” and “Tango.”

Forever Young with Fresh, Playful Colors

Evoking a fairy-tale-meets-rock mood, these new colored bangles and rings are framed by rose gold or black in 10 rainbow shades that echo the urban-folk trends that continue to be featured on the runways. One of CHARRIOL’s most popular jewelry lines, the Forever Young bangles come in a narrow cuff style, and the fresh new shades add a dash of French chic to any outfit. Colored cables in pale blue, peach, pink, navy blue, violet, and pistachio green are teamed with rose gold for a fresh look that will enliven any outfit, year-round. Bracelets edged with black are a canvas for cables in fuchsia, cobalt blue, green, or charcoal in the brand’s most modern interpretation yet of its signature motif. Small CHARRIOL insignias in rose gold or black discs add a final sophisticated stamp to these stackable bracelets.

 

Stack It with Banglemania

The trend for bracelets, cuffs, and bangles is here to stay, and the bangle has become every woman’s go-to accessory. Add a personal touch to shirts, blazers, work-wear, and beautiful evening dresses with CHARRIOL’s stackable, collectable Banglemania designs by mixing and matching CHARRIOL’s Forever Young, Tango, and Celtic designs. Twists and cables, torques and cuffs, colored or monochrome, wrapped with wires or plainly elegant, adorned with stones or embellished with hearts and clasps, slim or broad – there are six variants to choose from in a spectrum of tones, including silver, bronze, black and gold.

 

Do the Tango

Entwined like two lovers on the dance floor, Tango takes its inspiration from the passionate Latin dance, represented by an intricate embrace of gold-plated cables, sparkling stones, and contemporary hammered silver wires. These handcrafted pieces are embellished with exquisite yellow, green, and red stones, which add flashes of color, like a flamboyant tango gown. Wear the ensemble of earrings, pendant necklace, ring and bracelet together for a glamorous look, or singly to add a dash of dramatic interest.

 

Complementing the new global jewelry collection, CHARRIOL will also showcase the brand’s newest timepieces, including designs by Visual Director Alexandre Charriol, at LUXURY during JCK Las Vegas.

 

St-Tropez™ 35mm is Out of This World

A special new style of CHARRIOL’s popular St-Tropez™ timepiece for women, this larger 35mm size offers a beautiful canvas with unique lunar calendar functionality, embellished with a rich mother of pearl dial, in tribute to the shimmering lunar mood. With a polished bezel engraved with the CHARRIOL lettering and the iconic cable bracelet strap and security clasp, this watch is available in steel, yellow, or pink-gold-plated PVD, offering a light, dreamy feel married with exquisite details and a mystical spirit. An extra special diamond variant is also available, with either full moon diamond bezel or glittering eclipse diamond design.

 

St-Tropez™ Style – Match it –  Clip it – Style it Your Way!

Inspired by Saint Tropez, one of the most glamorous resorts in the French Mediterranean, CHARRIOL’s iconic and much-loved St-Tropez™ watch with feminine chain-link bracelet and CHARRIOL detailing can now be infinitely customized thanks to a selection of 10 interchangeable bracelet chains and charming matching clips. Reflecting true personal style, the chains – in delicate rose gold or silvery-toned steel and contrasting materials including steel, mother of pearl, and precious stones – are adorned with playful motifs, from animals to hearts and angel wings, which can be changed so women can accessorize to suit the mood or moment.

 

Alexandre C Art Edition – Reveal Your True Self

Just like a unique artwork, the Night Masks Collection is a highly personal new range designed by international artist Alexandre Charriol himself. These new timepieces reinterpret CHARRIOL’s signature Alexandre C model and come in a limited series of just 500 pieces, each signed by Alexandre. Inspired by Alexandre’s collection of paintings, “Human Flow,” the watches reflect Alex’s own insights on how we interact in society, the “masks” we sometimes wear, and the liberating effect of the night. Free-form images of human faces are etched onto the dials and are direct replicas of Alex’s global exhibition. With four color-ways of steel, charcoal, bronze and blue, the watch is a unisex large size of 40mm.

 

Alexandre C – The Essence of CHARRIOL

In 1984, Philippe Charriol created and named a timepiece after his first son, Alexandre. Over the years, the design has evolved, and is now in its third incarnation. This stylish signature timepiece, with its endearing story, embodies the values of the CHARRIOL family: determination, style and success. Quintessentially CHARRIOL, the Alexandre C collection carries all the hallmarks of the brand: fine watchmaking expertise, attention to detail, and the iconic CHARRIOL cabled bracelet strap, or alternatively, our new and contemporary smooth, chain-link strap. Available with the CHARRIOL lettering around the bezel or a full diamond bezel pavé, as well as mother of pearl or guilloche dials, roman numerals, or diamond counters, the range offers a wide variety of styles, making these classic timepieces perfect for couples to wear and pair together.

 

Step up the pace with the Automatic Chrono GRAN CELTICA™ SuperSportS

The new men’s GRAN CELTICA™ SuperSportS timepiece, which introduces a more streamlined look for the brand, is a limited-edition release in an exclusive series of 30 pieces. CHARRIOL’s GRAN CELTICA™ SuperSportS is a high-performance, sporty and stylish watch with a strong allusion to motor sports and the brand’s deep ties with sports car racing. The brand’s founder, Philippe Charriol, is a keen racing car driver and the brand enjoys a long tradition of motorsports sponsorship. In keeping with the passionate inspiration behind this watch, the GRAN CELTICA takes on a sportier allure as the traditional cable strap is swapped out for a sleek, stainless steel chain-link bracelet.

 

CHARRIOL jewelry and timepieces will be showcased at LUXURY Booth #LUX607A during JCK Las Vegas.

 

About CHARRIOL Timepieces & Jewelry

CHARRIOL is a global prestige brand of luxury timepieces, fine jewelery and accessories including fragrance, sunglasses and leather goods. CHARRIOL was established in 1983 by French entrepreneur Philippe Charriol and remains a family-run business. The company is led by Philippe Charriol, together with Marie-Olga Charriol, daughter Coralie Charriol-Paul as Creative Director, and son Alexandre Charriol as Visual Director. CHARRIOL’s signature motifs include the Celtic Collection and iconic, patented gold and steel cable designs that offer a modern tribute to the artistry of the Celts, an ancient European civilization. With 185 boutiques and 3,800 sales outlets around the world, CHARRIOL jewelry is crafted in Switzerland and Germany; timepieces are handmade in Switzerland. Visit www.charriol.com.

Lucky Brand Limited Edition Rolling Stones

Los Angeles-based Lucky Brand, America's premier denim brand, has teamed up with Universal Music Group's global music merchandising company, Bravado and catalog label, Universal Music Enterprises (UMe), to celebrate The Rolling Stones' North American tour, ZIP CODE, and Sticky Fingers album reissue. The collaboration will give Lucky customers and Rolling Stone fans an authentic experience that includes a limited-edition line of tees and jackets, in-store merchandise and a VIP Experience giveaway.

In making this announcement, Carlos Alberini, CEO of Lucky Brand said, "We are thrilled to partner with Bravado and Universal Music Enterprises to celebrate The Rolling Stones ZIP CODE tour and album reissue with this limited edition collection and in-store experience. Lucky Brand was founded upon a love of music paired with an irreverent rock and roll attitude, both of which The Rolling Stones, world legends, embody more than any other artists in history."

"We are always looking for ways to give the great artists we represent the opportunity to excite and invigorate their fans by presenting a truly cohesive offering of music and merchandise," said Tom Bennett, CEO of Bravado. "Lucky Brands is the ideal partner to celebrate this rerelease of Sticky Fingers, in what was a seminal moment in music history. They have approached this campaign with the same attention to quality and detail that the Rolling Stones bring to each and all of their projects.  We're thrilled that we can celebrate this reissue of Sticky Fingers and the launch of the bands ZIP CODE tour in such a hugely impactful way and are confident that Rolling Stone fans will love this as much as we all do."

"We are excited to partner with Lucky Brand as it allows us to offer fans a great opportunity to get their favorite quality lifestyle clothing with an exclusive design featuring one of the greatest bands of all time - the Rolling Stones," said Bruce Resnikoff, President and CEO, UMe.

The partnership will launch simultaneously with the ZIP CODE tour kick-off at Petco Park in San Diego, CA, on May 24th. The Lucky Brand x Rolling Stone collection will be available online at LuckyBrand.com and in Lucky Brand stores across the country on May 28th. The collection features 24 men's and women's tees, with prices ranging from $39.50 to $49.50. Additionally, the 'Sticky Fingers' reissue, one of the most revered albums in the storied catalog of the legendary Rolling Stones, rounds out the collection as the album will be available in all Lucky Brand stores and online at LuckyBrand.com in early June, with 100% of the profits from the sale of CDs benefitting VH1 Save The Music.

The partnership also includes The Rolling Stones "VIP Experience" giveaway -  two tickets to the 4th of July show in Indianapolis, a $1500 travel voucher and a $500 Lucky Brand shopping spree. The giveaway will be hosted online on LuckyBrand.com. 

Learn more about Lucky Brand fashion company here on Apparel Search.

By the way, the limited edition Rolling Stones t-shirts pictured above are only part of the collection.  You really should visit the Lucky Brand website to view the others.

MountKarma Crowdfund for Nepal

On April 25th a massive earthquake struck Nepal devastating its people and culture.  With over 8,000 deaths, half a million displaced individuals and countless world heritage sites decimated Nepal needs support.

Kevin Lanuk is the founder of Mountkarma, a Himalayan fashion start-up based in Kathmandu, Nepal.  They are running a crowdfunding campaign to raise funds for the purchase of aid materials for the earthquake victims of Nepal.  Specifically, they are focused on bringing aid to villages in the Nuwakot district, one of the areas hardest hit.  One village they assessed named Simle needs roof’s for 12 homes to hold back water from the impending monsoon and rice to feed the village.  The cost as of today;  a single 30kg sack of rice is 1350nrp or $13.28 and the cost of tin roofs for 12 houses is 58000nrp or $570.74.

They have a unique platform as a Himalayan clothing brand to raise support through awareness. That’s why they have taken their iconic Tibetan prayer flag tee and added it as an offering for contributors that donate $50 or more.  Handmade in the Himalayas from soft breathable bamboo textiles and adorned with stunning prayer flags this auspicious garment will bring you fortune wherever the wind takes you.

Prayer flags are ancient Tibetan devices used for turning our misfortune into fortune and the spread of positive energy.  When wind passes through the flags there energy is released and carried by the Lung Ta (Wind Horse) into all the surrounding areas.  They’re an age old force for good and change.

The entirety of the proceeds raised will be used to purchase relief materials minus the cost of production of the shirts, any bank transfer fee’s or Indiegogo’s fee.

Learn more at Mountkarma.