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Heidi Montag is a 'cheap' whore, says fashion industry (I might've added the whore part) (WhyFame)

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 22:26:27 GMT

In a glaring example the Apocalypse is at hand, The Hills is a hot commodity these days. Major fashion designers send thousands of dollars worth of clothing to Lauren Conrad and Audrina Patridge. However, Heidi Montag is left out of this circle of love because, obviously, she has the public persona of a retarded hooker. Fox News reports: One of... [ More on WhyFame.com ]

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Heidi Montag is a 'cheap' whore, says fashion industry (I might've added the whore part) (The Superficial)

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 18:55:36 GMT

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Fashion industry made Kate skinny? (Times of India)

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 16:30:02 GMT

In a recent interview, Kate Moss blamed fashion industry for making her too thin

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Dillard's, Inc. Announces Completion of Acquisition of CDI Contractors, LLC (Fashion Newspaper Blogs)

no@spam.com (Maxamillion Blick) — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 21:58:12 GMT

Little Rock, Arkansas - Dillard's Inc . (DDS-NYSE) (the "Company or "Dillard's") announced that it had completed a transaction to acquire the remaining fifty percent (50%) interest in CDI Contractor's, LLC and CDI Contractor's, Inc. ("CDI") which it did not already own. The sellers were a trust established by William E. Clark who died in May, 2007 and Braggs Electric Construction Company which is controlled...

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Tom Ford Is Kind Of A Hack, Says Bitchy YSL Successor [Rag Trade] (Jezebel)

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 16:55:42 GMT

Keeping alive the fashion industry's carefully-cultivated reputation for bitchy pettiness, current Yves Saint Laurent creative director has his former boss Tom Ford in the Times mag: "Tom is talented... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

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ITALY: Benetton income climbs 2% for half-year (Just Style)

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 16:24:00 GMT

The Benetton Group has increased half-year net income by 2% to reach EUR72m (US$106m), with apparel sales growing strongly and giant leaps being made in emerging markets.

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US: Q2 profits plummet at Men's Wearhouse (Just Style)

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 15:27:00 GMT

Clothing retailer and rental specialist The Men's Wearhouse recorded a 76% slump in second quarter profits, but saw its shares rise after beating market expectations.

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BELGIUM: Van de Velde profit flat for half-year (Just Style)

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 15:11:00 GMT

Belgian lingerie company Van de Velde has reported a 0.1% decrease in first-half net profit to EUR17.02m (US$25m), due in part to currency conversion effects.

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US: Delia's satisfied despite US$5m Q2 loss (Just Style)

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 15:08:00 GMT

Teen apparel retailer Delia's cut its second quarter loss marginally to US$5m from $5.1m last year, thanks to buoyant retail revenues.

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Ultrasonic Sewing - Sound Waves to Melt Fabric Together (VIDEO) (TREND HUNTER Magazine)

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 14:43:25 GMT

(TrendHunter.com) The sophistication of machinery used in the apparel industry is growing exponentially. The use of ultrasonic “sewing” machines has made it possible to piece garments together without a trace of thread…

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US: Genesco Q2 losses widen on tax charge (Just Style)

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 13:33:00 GMT

Footwear and hat retailer Genesco posted a wider second quarter loss of US$10.3m thanks mainly to tax liabilities linked to its failed merger with fellow retailer The Finish Line.

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PAKISTAN: Talks ongoing for FTA with Indonesia (Just Style)

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 12:32:56 GMT

Indonesia and Pakistan are actively engaged in negotiations to sign Free Trade Agreement (FTA) to increase their volume of trade and investment, with textile business thriving between the two countries.

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UK: John Lewis bucks trend with fashion growth (Just Style)

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 12:32:56 GMT

UK retail store chain John Lewis Partnership said its fashion offering has continued an upward trend in the face of testing times for business as a whole.

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JAPAN: H&M Tokyo to open next month (Just Style)

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 12:32:55 GMT

Fashion retailer Hennes & Mauritz is poised to open its first H&M store in Japan next month, initiating a retail expansion programme in the country.

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FRANCE: Hermès in expansive mood after 5.3% H1 profit rise (Just Style)

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 12:32:55 GMT

Hermès Group is to continue its programme of global expansion after posting a 5.3% increase in first-half profits.

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FRANCE: Gucci buoys interim earnings at PPR (Just Style)

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 12:32:54 GMT

French luxury goods operator PPR Group has posted first-half net income up 17% to EUR344m (US$506.4m), attributed to improvement of group operating performance and tighter control over financial charges and tax rate.

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VIETNAM: Chinese garments flood supermarkets (Just Style)

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 11:41:00 GMT

Vietnam's retail market has seen a flood of garment products sourced from China despite recently becoming a top ten global textile and garment exporter itself.

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Nordstrom Rack to Open at Shops of Southlake in Southlake, Texas (Fashion Newspaper Blogs)

no@spam.com (Maxamillion Blick) — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 11:03:16 GMT

Seattle-based Nordstrom, Inc . (NYSE: JWN), a leading fashion specialty retailer, announced it will open a 35,000-square-foot Nordstrom Rack, a unit of the company's off-price retail division, at Shops of Southlake in Southlake, Texas, in fall 2009.

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Development of Clothing (Thinking made Easy)

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 05:54:19 GMT

Impacts of TQM Practices to the Development of U2 Clothing in Hong Kong Analysis of the Current Situation The mission of the company is to provide publicly-accepted fashionable and quality merchandise. Pursuing to be the market leader in the apparel industry, it also intends to give ultimate shopping experience. U2...

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Leggett & Platt Announces Webcast of September 4 Presentation (PR News Wire )

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 20:00:00 GMT

CARTHAGE, Mo., Aug. 28 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Leggett & Platt, Incorporated, a Fortune 500 diversified manufacturer of engineered products serving several major markets, announced that Matthew C. Flanigan, Chief Financial Officer, will speak to the investment community at the Morgan Keegan 2008 Equity Conference in Memphis, Tennessee on Thursday, September 4, 2008 at 9:25 a.m. CDT (10:25 a.m. EDT). ...

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