Jill Hennessy at the Metropolitan Opera Season Opening

Cynthia Rowley dressed Jill Hennessy for the Metropolitan Opera Season Opening on September 22nd in New York. The stunning actress donned the Over-Sized Lace skirt and Pique Shell with Side Cut-Outs from the designer's Spring 2015 Collection (www.cynthiarowley.com)

Jillian Noel "Jill" Hennessy is a Canadian actress and musician known for her television roles on Law & Order and Crossing Jordan and in films such as RoboCop 3 and Most Wanted.

Learn more about Jill Hennessy at her website.

You may also be interested in seeing some of the Cynthia Rowley new workout wear collection.  Apparently this fashion designer makes lovely dresses as well as clothing for exercise.  See more from Cynthia Rowley.

Pink Jewelry for BCA: Gift Guide

In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month this October, the fashion jewelry site SterlingForever.com is donating 25% of proceeds on the following pink accessories to the Susan G. Komen Foundation. 

Pink Flower & Coral Rope Necklace; $39/ Pink Crystal & Gold Choker; $28/ Pink Art Deco Necklace; $39/ Pink & Gold Spike Bib Necklace; $29

Gold & Hot Pink Triangle Cuff; $25/ Faux Leather Pink Rhinestone Snap Cuff; $25/ Crystal Hope Stretch Bracelets; $14/ Pink Faux Leather Bracelet Trio; $28

Pink Crystal Leaf Earrings; $12/ Triangular Pink Drops; $12/ Pink & Clear Crystal Earrings; $16/ Four Squared Pink Earrings; $13

Miley Cyrus with Itchy & Scratchy Hoodie

Miley Cyrus just wrapped the Mexican leg of her Bangerz world tour on Sunday, and before she heads down to South America, it appears she has been living in a new colorful jumpsuit featuring THE SIMPSONS fictional TV show “The Itchy & Scratchy Show” in between concerts!  Miley is known for her wild outfits, but this one is super cute and comfy and debuted this year as part of the 25^th anniversary of the longest running show on television, THE SIMPSONS.

The The Itchy & Scratchy Show Collection from Twentieth Century Fox Consumer Products, THE SIMPSONS, and Drop Dead Clothing is unisex, fun for everyone, and features Matt Groening’s homicidal mouse, tomcat, and Krusty the Clown. 

THE SIMPSONS inspired capsule collection uses a mix of classic Itchy & Scratchy and Krusty the Clown illustrations, alongside Drop Dead’s eye for detail, unique fits, prints, and washes.  The Itchy & Scratchy Show Collection includes everything from hoodies, hats,  T-shirts, leggings, and even a weekender travel bag.  Check out Miley’s Instagram photos of her in The Itchy & Scratchy Show Collection HERE (3 days ago) and HERE (yesterday).

Learn more about The Simpsons collaborations here on the Apparel Search fashion blog.  You can also read about The Simpsons and Johnny Cupcakes and The Simpsons with Chuck Taylor.

Flame Resistant Shirts from Wolverine

Earlier this year, Wolverine has introduced two new styles of Flame Resistant shirts in versatile Twill and Ripstop materials. Both garments are flame resistant and are constructed with flame resistant fabric, meeting requirements specified in ASTM-F2302-8 for labeling protective clothing as flame resistant.

Flame resistant clothing, often worn by electricians who may be exposed to momentary electric arcs, must meet ASTM F1506, the standard performance specification for flame resistant and arc rated textile materials for wearing apparel for use by electrical workers exposed to momentary electric arc and related thermal hazards. Wolverine’s Flame Resistant clothing meets this standard.

Flame Resistant Twill Shirt

This button-down style Flame resistant shirt meets ASTM F1506 and OSHA 29 CFR 1910.269, and features:
•    Milliken® Amplitude Flame Resistant Fabric
•    7 oz. Twill; 88% cotton, 12% High Tenacity Nylon FR Twill
•    One chest pocket with button through closure and pencil slot opening
•    Locker loop on the back yoke with center back pleat allowing for additional range of motion
•    Triple needle topstitching for durability
•    Rolled shoulders for comfort
•    Extended shirt tail bottom and button down collar
•    Flame Resistant Nomex thread and Melamine buttons
•    Clearly labeled with a Wolverine FR label on the chest pocket, as well as a warning label on the lower right of the garment and a HRC2 label in chest pocket side seam
•    Available in sizes S-3XL
•    Available in Grey, Khaki, Blue and Navy

Example, style # W1201830-020

 

Flame Resistant Ripstop Shirt

This button-down style Flame resistant shirt meets ASTM F1506 and OSHA 29 CFR 1910.269, and features:

•    Milliken Amplitude Flame Resistant Fabric
•    6 oz., 88% Cotton, 12% High Tenacity Nylon FR Ripstop
•    Two chest pockets with flap and button through closure and pencil slot opening
•    Back yoke with side pleats for range of motion
•    Triple needle topstitching for durability
•    Rolled shoulders for comfort
•    Flame Resistant Nomex thread and Melamine buttons
•    Extended shirt tail bottom and Button down collar
•    Clearly labeled with a Wolverine FR label on the chest pocket, as well as a warning label on the lower right of the garment and a HRC1 label in chest pocket side seam
•    Available in sizes S-3XL
•    Available in Grey, Brown, Khaki, Blue and Navy

Example, style # #W1201840-400

 

 

Learn about flame resistant clothing factories here on Apparel Search in our apparel manufacturers section.

Relevant topics of possible interest:

Flame Retardant Fabric Mills – international textile companies that produce flame retardant fabrics for clothing, accessories, etc.
Flammability & Safety Requirements – guide and resources for the garment industry.

Learn more about Wolvernine Worldwide and the products that they offer at their website http://www.wolverineworldwide.com/

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World Fashion Convention Goes to South America

From September 30th to October 1st, 2014, the 30th World Fashion Convention, will be held in Medellin, under the theme "Understanding the Challenges of the Fashion Business”

• Claudio Chiaromonte, Managing Director Latin America at The Walt Disney Company; Horacio Broggi, Latin America Business Director of Desigual; and Todd Gallant, Vice President of VF Corp (North Face and Timberland), are among the speakers of the academic program.
• The third edition of the Latin America Strategy Forum will be the academic aspect of the convention. 

August 2014. IAF - International Apparel Federation - in association with their local organizing partner Inexmoda – Institute for Export and fashion – will host for the first time in South America the World Fashion Convention taking place on September 30th to October 1st, 2014. The convention will provide a space to reflect on the challenges the fashion business faces in a dynamic and ever-changing society, along with the need to understand these challenges and how to adapt them to ensure a strong and competitive system.


This event is held annually in a different continent. In previous editions the convention was hosted in major cities such as Milan, Amsterdam, Hong Kong, Washington, Istanbul, San Francisco, Porto, Shanghai, among others, with the presence of more than 200 executives from the fashion industry in each one of them.


"For this edition, the issue has been framed under the theme Understanding the Challenges of the Fashion Business, based on the fact that the fashion system today changes at a much faster pace than a decade ago. Therefore the Strategic Transformation department of Inexmoda welcomes entrepreneurs from the industry to understand and adapt to the challenges of today", said Luz Adriana Naranjo, Director of the Strategic Transformation department of Inexmoda.


Renowned strategists and businesspeople from the world of fashion will lay the foundations for understanding the challenges in the business of fashion, including: Emiliano Duch, Competitive Industries Specialist at the World Bank; Claudio Chiaromonte, Managing Director Latin America at The Walt Disney Company; Fernando Pimentel, ABIT Manager - Brazilian Textile and Apparel Industry Association; Horacio Broggi, Latin America Business Director of Desigual; Todd Gallant, Vice President of VF Corp (North Face and Timberland), among others.


Harry Van Dalfsen, President of the IAF - International Apparel Federation-, stated that "Medellin, Colombia, will be a fantastic place for the 30th edition of the World Fashion Convention, not only because it will be the first time that we will carry out the Convention in South America, but also because Medellin is a leading city in innovation, creativity and growth opportunities, all important features for the Fashion System. In addition, with Inexmoda as the local organizing partner we are convinced that the next edition will be a success.”


This important event confirms once again the importance of Colombia on the world fashion map, and becomes the opportunity for national entrepreneurs to strengthen their business models. In addition, the third edition of the Latin America Strategy Forum will be the academic aspect of the convention, thus strengthening the entrepreneur´s relations in the fashion system in a space aimed at networking.


The World Fashion Convention will take place from September 30th to October 1st, 2014 at the hotel Dann Carlton on Carrera 43A # 7-50, Medellin. Those interested in attending should contact (57 4) 604 3700 ext. 165 or email infomoda@inexmoda.org.co

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Learn about other apparel industry associations here on Apparel Search.

Removing Wrinkles from Clothing with Wrinkle Releaser

Favorite sweaters, t-shirts, flannels even pants have all been victimized by hangers. The ends point awkwardly into sleeves leaving behind dimples that make you look like you are wearing really tiny shoulder pads on the tips of your arms. Pant clips do a number on waistlines and folded pants are left with a back of the knee crease. Rather than dragging out the iron and waiting for it to heat up, turn early morning hanger disasters into a quick fix with Downy Wrinkle Releaser Plus. The iron banishing spray can relax wrinkles in minutes. Just spritz, tug, smooth and let your garment dry, no hanger marks in sight.

Wrinkles always seem to materialize at the most inconvenient times. Smoothing them around the eyes, out of life plans and from clothes used to require intensive labor. The new and improved Downy Wrinkle Releaser Plus makes releasing wrinkles from fabric as easy as delivering a renewing spritz of the fabric-relaxing spray.

Downy Wrinkle Releaser Plus is much more than a replacement for the hassle of everyday ironing. “The WonderBottle,” as it’s known in its new campaign, has over 101 uses for the home, family and traveler. In addition to its ability to reduce wrinkles in clothes, Downy Wrinkle Releaser Plus can be used as a quick-fix solution to remove creases from pillowcases, bed sheets, drapery, tablecloths, cloth napkins, ribbons on holiday decorations and many other household items. A quick spritz from the WonderBottle can also remove odors and freshen up furniture, pet beds and infant car seats just to name a few. For those who still want to iron, it serves as a better ironing aid than water without the residue of starch. And in a fashion emergency, Downy Wrinkle Release Plus can even save the day by eliminating static cling. Truly a WonderBottle.

After thorough research and testing, the design of the spray trigger on the new bottle was perfected to deliver a finer mist of Downy Wrinkle Releaser Plus. The new and improved sprayer delivers broader coverage to reduce drying time. Downy Wrinkle Release Plus works to eliminate wrinkles by coating fabric fibers with silicone that allows them to relax and slide apart instead of being frozen in a crease. Simply spray, smooth and tug, then allow fabric to dry for a crisp, fresh smelling and wrinkle-free look in minutes.

DownyWrinkle Releaser Plus is sold at Walmart, Target, Walgreens, Kroger, Publix and many other grocery, drug, and mass retailers. Downy Wrinkle Releaser Plus is sold in a 1-liter bottle for $6.99 and a 500 mL bottle for $4.19. It is also available in a travel-friendly 3-ounce size for $1.99. For more information visit

www.downywrinklereleaserplus.com

About NehemiahManufacturing

Nehemiah was founded in 2009 with the mission to build brands, create jobs and change lives. Led by a team of seasoned consumer product good professionals, Nehemiah partners with Procter & Gamble and other consumer product goods companies to license and acquire small brands, to innovate new concepts and contract manufacture products that support the company mission. Nehemiah is committed to bringing jobs back to the inner city of Cincinnati to stimulate community development and economic growth. For more information visit: http://www.nehemiahmfg.com.

Travel Size

Downy Wrinkle Releaser is a registered trademark of The Procter & Gamble Company Cincinnati, OH, used under license by Nehemiah Manufacturing Co. LLC.  www.downywrinklereleaser.com

Thoughts from Vera September 2014

Thoughts from Vera Wang for September 2014.

For many brides, a wedding dress embodies the myriad human emotions associated with getting married. For these brides, sensualists, a wedding dress is not worn but experienced on every level. I recommend textures and weights: fabrics that drape, silhouettes that seduce and accessories that adorn. For sensualists, every aspect of the wedding look should be a natural extension of her being and nothing should confine. Embrace comfort and ease and revel in the power of suggestion. 
-- XO, Vera

Learn more about Vera Wang bridal.

You may want to also learn about Forever Vera her new fragrance for Fall.

Kylie Jenner Spotted Again Wearing Brevity

Kylie Jenner was spotted wearing Brevity again last Tuesday afternoon in West Hollywood. The reality star was leaving lunch wearing her personalized calligraphy signature name "Kylie" necklace ($195, www.brevityjewelry.com).

As you know from the article we posted earlier this evening, Whitney Port has also been recently spotted wearing Brevity.  Must be a trend...

Whitney Port Bikini and Bird Necklace

Whitney Port was spotted wearing Brevity on her instagram this past weekend in Las Vegas. The Hills star completed her poolside look by wearing her Brevity Birds necklace in metal ($95; www.brevityjewelry.com).

Photo courtesy of www.instagram.com/whitneyeveport

Think Pink with Moschino and Barbie

This is to announce the launch of a new capsule collection “Think Pink”, designed by creative director Jeremy Scott and released for immediate purchase right after the Spring‐Summer 15 show that took place on 18^th September at 8pm. Moschino’s “straight off the runway” philosophy continues with an exclusive selection of clothes and accessories featuring the most famous blonde doll in the world as their icon: the legendary Barbie. Announcing their new statement of the season, prints evoke the wardrobe of a childhood favourite, from her cut‐out sticker books to the doll herself.

Knits are paired with mini‐skirts and are available in long, cropped or tank top version. They are personalized with Moschino inlays in the same pop‐lettering of the Barbie’s packaging, in bright pink and in pink and black, and can be worn with 5 pocket denim jeans with contrasting piping.

Accessories include a backpack, clutch and shoulder strap vanity pouch. Moschino’s iconic biker bag is reinterpreted in the softest pink leather which is also featured on a short biker jacket and pencil skirt, with metallic maxi‐zip details.

Finally, the new cult accessories for the next summer include a towelling logo‐ed workout headband and the glamorous Mirror iPhone cover, allowing you to check if you are photo‐ready before taking a selfie.  As well as being available at moschino.com from the evening of 18th September, the capsule collection “Think Pink” can also be purchased through Twitter with the use of website cards which allow users to direct purchase with FSS.

View more fashion & accessories from this Moschino collection.

See more from Moschino here on the Apparel Search fashion blog.

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2. Moschino Advertising Campaign Fall/Winter 14-15
3. Fast Fashion or Fast Food After the Runway 
4. MOSCHINO Men's Collection Show Coming June 2014
5. Kiesza Print Jumpsuit from Love Moschino
6. Katy Perry in Moschino Cheap & Chic Resort 2015 Collection
7. Katy Perry Wearing Moschino on Stage 
8. Cyndi Lauper Looking Fab in Moschino at the Grammy's
9. Lady Gaga Wearing Samantha Wills Jewelry at Epix 
10. Julianne Nicholson on Red Carpet in Moschino 
11. Caroline Hjelt Wearing Moschino Cheap and Chic