Zumba Fitness—the global, multimedia brand and creator of the acclaimed Zumba dance-fitness workout—recently announced the launch of its new "Universe" apparel collection for Spring/Summer 2013, featuring galactic prints, textures and bold signature colors synonymous with the brand. Motivated by the energy and passion of Zumba instructors from more than 185 countries across the globe, Zumba's design team selected a diverse mix of its own licensed instructors to model the new collection. "The

This summer the design team at the Levi’s brand takes inspiration from patterns borne from diverse cultures – African, Indian, and Hawaiian – and mixes these together to create a modern cultural hybrid. The renewed expression – through mixing prints with pattern, prints with prints, pattern with pattern – creates a vibrant new language for print embellishment. This ‘cultural mash-up’ has inspired design across dresses, shirts, blouses and tanks in the Spring Summer 2013 Women’s Collection. -J

h, yes, it's that time of the year again. And no, I don't mean spring break; I'm talking interview season. Whether you're gunning for that coveted internship or dream job, make sure you're armed with a solid resume, a professional-looking outfit, killer self-confidence, and—of course—the right handbag. Seriously, your favorite accessory can make a strong first impression, so you want to pick the right one. Let's look to these celebrities for interview-perfect handbag inspiration, b

Hollywood glamour comes to H&M this spring with Conscious Exclusive – a partywear collection made from more sustainable materials. The collection features clothing and accessories for both men and women, and is part of H&M’s Conscious work to offer more sustainable fashion. Materials used in the collection include organic cotton, recycled polyester, recycled polyamide and Tencel. The Conscious Exclusive collection will be available in around 140 stores worldwide as well as online from Ap

Aquafil, ECNC Land & Sea Group and Star Sock have together established the “Healthy Seas, a Journey from Waste to Wear” Initiative. The main objective of this Healthy Seas Initiative is to remove waste, in particular fishing nets and other marine litter from the seas and oceans for the purpose of creating healthier seas and recycling marine litter. Recovered fishing nets are still all too often dumped into landfills or burned, but as part of the Healthy Seas Initiative they will be tra

There's no doubt H&M has been making some serious news lately. Here’s another to add to the list: Conscious Exclusive, a new party-wear line with head-to-toe pieces that channel old Hollywood, for both ladies and gents. The collection, which is set to launch in 140 U.S. stores starting April 4, is made from totally sustainable materials like organic cotton, recycled polyester, recycled polyamide, and Tencel. Here’s a preview of what you can look forward to. So, who’s excited? Tulle Dr

More than 1000 brands from nearly 20 countries are going to participate in the 21st edition of China International Clothing & Accessories Fair (CHIC 2013), which acts as a key to enter the fast growing Chinese consumer market. The fair will include around eight halls displaying fashion apparels and accessories from local manufacturers and clothing labels belonging to France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Korea and the US. In addition to the exhibition halls, the expo will also feature a pavil

This year, children from the Clifton Hill Primary School have returned to school wearing ethically made dresses, jumpers, t-shirts and even socks!For the first time, a state school has changed schoolwear supplier to adopt an ethical uniform. The story started last year, when a group of parents from the school got together to find ethically made school uniforms. Olivia Ball looked at ethical alternatives for her son’s uniform and with the help of other parents, they put a proposal together.

Woolrich is currently accepting submissions of vintage Woolrich garments to be included in its Archive. Woolrich is looking for garments produced before the 1990’s that were made in the United States by the company. The company houses a large representation of garments and blankets it has produced in the nearly two centuries the company has been in operation and is looking to grow that collection. “Our jackets and shirts are often passed down for generations and it’s so gratifying to not only

K&G Fashion Superstore announced that the winning dress from the first-ever Steve Harvey “Designing Moms Challenge” will be sold online at KG stores and in stores beginning March 22. The dress, designed by Elysia Ganier of Chicago, Illinois, will be part of K&G’s exclusive Steve Harvey Women’s Collection. “Elysia’s dress was beautifully designed to be flattering and comfortable for professional women of all sizes, which complements the offerings in our exclusive Steve Harvey Women’s C