Lectra, the world leader in integrated technology solutions dedicated to industries using soft materials—fabrics, leather, technical textiles and composite materials—is pleased to announce that Zhejiang Nali Apparel is adopting Lectra Fashion PLM to streamline collection development. Founded in 1998, Nali started its original women’s wear and accessories brand Badina, before launching Colove last year. High quality and design are essential components of Nali’s DNA. Zhang Lifu, Chairman of

A recent Iowa State University graduate now working at Abercrombie & Fitch in Columbus, Ohio took “best in show” Saturday night at The Fashion Show 2013 at Iowa State University. Nicki McLellan, who graduated from Iowa State in December in apparel, merchandising, and design, won the top honor at this year’s event with the first look from her collection titled, “Papillon Coquillage.” She took home a $500 prize. The winning garment is an evening gown featuring an abstracted oceanscape th

Cotton Council International’s (CCI) COTTON USA Program sponsored design duo Levi Palmer and Matthew Harding, famous for their iconic U.S. cotton white shirt, for a second season at London Fashion Week. More than 300 guests attended their exclusive showcase, including more than 50 international retailers such as Harvey Nichols, Selfridges and Liberty. More than 150 media representatives attended from publications including Vogue Italia, Harpers Bazaar and Elle. During the run-up to Lon

Dee Images, an independent fashion label creating new and innovative designs for sophisticated, fashion-conscious women, has released its new line of designer dresses in time for the spring season. Whether you need to dress for a wedding or a sophisticated garden party, designer Dee Duce, founder and CEO of Dee Images, has the perfect attire for fashion-forward women. Dee showcased 40 of her favourite designs at this weekend's prestigious TOP MODEL UK Awards. She is immensely proud that Ingri

The 50th Dress of the Year has been unveiled at Bath & North East Somerset Council’s Fashion Museum to mark half a century of the prestigious international award. The award winning outfit was selected by Vanessa Friedman, Fashion Editor of the Financial Times, who has chosen a colourful embroidered and appliquéd silk cut-off ball gown worn with black slim trousers from the House of Dior in Paris. The haute couture ensemble was created by Dior’s new head designer Raf Simons, who took ov

This marks the first time the New York based brand will show menswear in the British capital as part of London Collections: Men. “rag & bone started life in New York, but as English guys we are delighted to be a part of London Collections: Men. Menswear is what originally put our brand on the map and our British roots have heavily influenced our aesthetic, so we felt strongly about showing our SS 2014 collection in our hometown. "London is important to us on several levels – it’s where

Karl Lagerfeld, the German fashion designer known for his unconventional out-of-the-box styles, is all set to foray in the United Kingdom. According to vogue.co.uk, the designer is planning to open his store somewhere near the Oxford Street in London by the year-end. The new outlet will be a part of his eponymous label’s global expansion plans. The 79-year-old designer, whose line is currently being sold at Selfridges and Harrods, plans to unveil a string of nearly ten more outlets in t

Costumes of Charlie Bucket and Veruca Salt, the characters of ‘Charlie and the Chocolate Factory’, have been designed by the famous set and costume designer Mark Thompson for the dark musical directed by the famous Academy award-winning director Sam Mendes, according to vogue.co.uk. Beginning May 17, 2013, the quirkily dressed eccentric chocolatier Willy Wonka will open the doors of his delectable candy factory not only to the poor sweet Charlie Bucket, but to everybody as a musical version

Gretchen Rossi, the cast of the popular American reality documentary television program The Real Housewives of Orange County, has modelled in her own sexy swimwear range. The gorgeous 35-year-old actress has been spotted flaunting her washboard abs in a sizzling photo shoot for the new beachwear line ‘Gretchen Christine for Luxe’, meant for women of all shapes. The images feature the designer-cum-entrepreneur in a skimpy two-piece triangle bikini embellished with tiny white crystals. Av

Since 1913, the t-shirt as we know it first appeared as standard-issue gear within the U.S. Navy, the iconic garment has become an essential part of the American wardrobe and identity. CustomInk, the "design online" custom t-shirt company, announced a national celebration of the 100th birthday of the t-shirt. The campaign includes a surveys and conversations with Americans about their beloved tees, a t-shirt birthday webpage, social media activity and, launching this summer, an augmented reali-T