Dana Clothing Provides Consumers with Socially-Responsible Buying Power
SAN DIEGO, Calif., Feb. 9 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- There are so many consumer choices on the market. That's why Dana Clothing is making it easier for people to make socially-responsible decisions about what they buy. For each t-shirt a consumer buys, one t-shirt will be donated to a child in need. It's a win-win situation. Currently, the all organic cotton t-shirts are made in Africa at a women-empowered shop. Women are paid fair wages and provided with good working conditions.
In turn, cotton t-shirts are being gifted to "Shoes that Fit" (www.shoesthatfit.org), a non-profit organization that provides children in need, nationwide, with new shoes for schools. Now, thanks to Dana Clothing, they will also be providing t-shirts with the Dana logo.
"It's not just about the physical aspect of providing shoes and t-shirts," says Karl Helm, founder of Dana Clothing. "It's also about letting these children know that we care as well as provide them with cool designs that they can be proud to wear. In addition, with the current economic climate there are more children in need of help, it's important for everyone to try to do their part. The buy one / gift one option is an excellent choice for charitable giving."
About Dana Clothing:
Partially inspired by Tom's Shoes, founded on the simple premise - with every pair you purchase, Tom's will give a pair of new shoes to a child in need - the concept of "One for One" was created.
Launched in 2010, Dana Clothing practices that same "One for One" philosophy. The name "Dana" reflects the basic Buddhist virtue - generosity - which is not so much the act of giving as it is the feeling of wanting to give, of wanting to share what you have with other people. As a result, Dana Clothing uses individual buying power to benefit the greater whole.
Karl Helm, a social entrepreneur, has future plans for the company that he will reveal shortly, but is excited to begin planning. This is only a preview of things to come. For now, Dana Clothing gives freely to others; something more important than larger profit margins.
For more information, visit: www.DanaToday.com.
NEWS SOURCE: Dana Clothing
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3D Industries - Bringing Private Label Production to a New ‘GREEN’ Level
LAKE FOREST, Calif., Feb. 2 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- 3D Industries is proud to announce it has new GREEN sourcing, new technologies and services for 2010. At 3D Industries, we are always looking for new ways to bring innovation from our manufacturing network to our client's markets. 3D is working on advancing technical products that not only meet the demands of new extreme applications, but also improve upon existing designs in technical apparel and soft goods. 3D Industries is proud to now offer new GREEN materials to its clients. In today's age of green friendly, earth conscious consumers, we are now sourcing more innovative, eco-friendly construction materials. Many goods can be manufactured from these materials; everything from technical jackets, requiring heavy duty materials and construction, to lighter fabrics for t-shirts, breathables and swimwear.
"By utilizing new materials like 100% organic cottons, Eco-Lite polymers, recycled plastic fabric blends, soy silks, bamboo fabrics, jute, corn fiber and more, we can offer our clients a more complete resource for cutting edge technologies," said Corey Herde, 3D Marketing Director.
"Many items can be produced in these materials at relatively the same cost of production, but offer a clean alternative and an advanced selling point. So, we are pretty excited to be offering our customers these new construction methods and the many different advanced fibers being produced by eco friendly resources," Herde adds.
About 3D Industries:
For over 30 years, 3D Industries has manufactured custom technical clothing, sportswear, and accessories for OEM's and top aftermarket brands worldwide. Headquartered in Lake Forest, CA, USA, their team of designers, developers and production professionals are experts that understand technical apparel and accessories; from ascetics to the performance logistics for many sports and apparel industries.
3D industries factories are capable of producing a wide range of technical apparel products and sportswear and are compliant to the highest level of quality standards and timeline assurance in the business.
For more information please visit the 3D industries Website: www.3d-ind.com.
NEWS SOURCE: 3D Industries
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Designer Allie Yoko Launches Athletic Apparel Company - White Iguana Apparel
CHICAGO, Ill., Jan. 18 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Designer Allie Yoko has combined her Black Orchid Fashion line into a new athletic apparel company known as White Iguana Apparel (wiapparel). Allie has created this apparel with 94 percent viscose from organic microfiber bamboo fabric that was woven in the USA and produced by garment manufacturers in the USA. Mission Statement: Develop athletic apparel that provides superior comfort by utilizing sustainable organic bamboo and environmentally friendly business practices.
Media Bio: Designer Allie Yoko founded White Iguana Apparel Company (wiapparel) with the simple idea of adapting the comfort, skin care, and environmental benefits of bamboo fabric for women and men's athletic apparel. Now, just a few short years later, we are designing and selling our own line consisting of men's leggings, women's leggings, hoodies, men's athletic shirts, and women's athletic shirts. These products allow you to protect your sensitive skin from the uncomfortable and chemically treated athletic apparel sold by other brands.
White Iguana Apparel researched various materials before choosing the fabric best suited for soft and comfortable athletic apparel that is hypoallergenic, moisture wicking, and naturally anti-microbial. In using microfiber bamboo fabric, more money is spent on our fabric so you can benefit from the unique features it provides.
White Iguana Apparel's comfortable performance athletic apparel line (www.wiapparel.com/store/) also protects you from both the heat and the cold. This means there is no need to buy separate products when it's hot in the summer or cold in the winter. Our White Iguana Apparel will help keep you comfortable in all climates.
Also, to combat the trend of exporting jobs overseas, our athletic apparel is 100 percent made in the USA. White Iguana Apparel leggings, hoodies, and athletic shirts are made with certified bamboo yarn that is made into fabric in the USA and the products are produced in California.
As our story continues we will explain the many benefits of bamboo fabric and the additional measures we have undertaken to do our part in preventing the destruction of the ecosystem in which we live.
Please try our comfortable athletic apparel today and receive a $5 discount by entering coupon code WIAMR upon checkout.
More information: www.wiapparel.com.
NEWS SOURCE: White Iguana Apparel
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Announcing the Top 50 Blogs and Bloggers in Fashion
NEW YORK, N.Y., Dec. 14 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Denimology, The Purseblog and Hypebeast have been named as the three most influential fashion blogs. This is according to Konector's latest report, the Top 50 Fashion Blogs and Bloggers, which is designed for fashion companies who are using, or thinking of using, blogs and social networks to promote their brands.Using blogs for brand promotion is extremely powerful. The total combined audience for the top 50 fashion blogs is over 14 million visitors a month. "That is a huge number, and what's more these are decided views," says senior Konector analyst, Brett Norval. "The majority of people accessing these sites have made an active decision to view the page. Not curiosity, not advertising, just genuine interest in the content. Fashion companies can get their brands in front of those targeted consumers from day one, they can then monitor the conversations on a regular basis and gather all the feedback."
Although the number of visitors is important, it is not the only requirement to make it onto the Konector Top 50 list. "When ranking the blogs we focus on three main criteria - reach, frequency and interaction," says Kingsley Maunder, a director at Konector. "We therefore use our proprietary Online Impact Factor to measure how many people visit a blog, how often they visit that blog and how active they are once they get there."
So what separates the top fashion blogs from the others?
Many of the leading fashion blogs focus on a particular topic or target market. Denimology and the DenimBlog.com for denim, The Hypebeast and Highsnobiety for streetwear, and The Purseblog for designer handbags. The Fashionable Housewife, ranked in the top 10, has set itself up as the fashion site for moms and housewives, while College Fashion is aimed specifically at college girls.
"Due to fashion's visual nature, many of the leading blogs rely more on quality photos than content," says Norval. "Sites like The Sartorialist, Stil in Berlin and Style/Clicker use photos of everyday people, while Denimology includes celebrity photos to great effect. However the blogs with the most devoted following are those where the bloggers model their own style. Good examples of this are Jane Aldridge from Sea of Shoes, Karla Deras from Karla's Closet and Jessica Schroeder from What I Wore."
"This personal touch leads to a stronger relationship between the blogger and the visitor," says Maunder. "This strong relationship is also seen on sites that rely on engaging content. For example Go Fug Yourself uses a witty conversational style to convert visitors into regular readers. Regular readers are key as they denote people who are truly interested and interactive - people who are themselves more likely to be influencers and continue to spread the word."
Another factor that differentiates the leading blogs from the rest is that the top bloggers use all possible means to promote their sites. The majority of them use Twitter, while some, like The Fashionable Housewife and Michelle Madhok from SheFinds.com, also use Facebook and YouTube.
Standard price for the online report is $485.A detailed overview of the report, including sample pages can be found at konector.com/topblogsoverview/topblogsinfashion.
About Konector:
Konector links digital marketers with leading bloggers to help promote brands to highly targeted audiences.
Konector uses the Online Impact Factor to find the top independent publishers who attract millions of regular and interactive readers. These publishers are seen as experts within their field of interest, and hence have a significant influence on their audience - an influence which marketers are now using to promote their brands.
NEWS SOURCE: Konector Ltd.
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Forever 21 Sells Celebrity Designed T-shirts Benefiting Starlight Children’s Foundation
Corbin Bleu, Paris, Nicky and Kathy Hilton, Colbie Caillat, Demi Lovato, and Audrina Patridge put their creativity to good use.LOS ANGELES, Calif., Dec. 10 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- On Dec. 19, 2009 Forever 21, Inc. is launching a charitable line of T-shirts personally designed by notable celebrities with 100 percent of the proceeds, or 2/3 of the purchase price of the T-shirts to benefit Starlight Children's Foundation - helping seriously ill children and their families cope with their pain, fear and isolation through entertainment, education and family activities.
The celebrity designers - Starlight Spokesperson Corbin Bleu, Paris, Nicky and Kathy Hilton, Colbie Caillat, Demi Lovato, and Audrina Patridge - were given art materials, which included paints, markers, and sketch pads, to create a unique painting on canvas using the themes of "star" and "light." Forever 21 designers incorporated each celebrity's design onto a cotton T-shirt or tank top.
"I am excited to be designing a T-shirt on behalf of Starlight and Forever 21," said Corbin. "As a Starlight ambassador I have been inspired by the children and families I have had the privilege of meeting along the way, and by the strength they've shown in the hardest of times. I encourage everyone to get involved with Starlight and help lift the spirits of these brave children."
To see pictures, quotes and to learn more about Corbin Bleu, Colbie Caillat, Demi Lovato, Audrina Patridge, and Paris, Nicky and Kathy Hilton's involvement, please go to www.starlight.org/forever21press."This campaign is something very special for us," said Forever 21's Senior Marketing Manager Linda Chang. "We are so thrilled to use fashion towards a good cause, helping hundreds, if not thousands of Starlight's seriously ill children and their families."
The special line of T-shirts will be available for purchase in select Forever 21 stores and online at Forever21.com. The T-shirts will retail for $12.80. Additionally, each celebrity's original artwork will be up for auction at Starlight's eBay store ( www.ebay.com/starlight ), starting Dec. 21.
About Starlight Children's Foundation:
When a child or teenager has a serious medical condition, everyone in the family is affected. For 25 years, Starlight Children's Foundation™ has been dedicated to helping seriously ill children and their families cope with their pain, fear and isolation through entertainment, education and family activities. Starlight's programs have been proven to distract children from their pain, help them better understand and manage their illnesses, and connect families facing similar challenges so that no one feels alone.
Through a network of offices, Starlight provides ongoing support to children, parents and siblings in all U.S. states and Canadian provinces with an array of outpatient, hospital-based and Web offerings. Programs are also delivered internationally through affiliates in Australia, Japan and the United Kingdom. To learn more visit www.starlight.org.
About Forever 21, Inc.:
Forever 21, Inc., headquartered in Los Angeles, is a specialty retailer of women's and men's clothing and accessories, known for offering the hottest and most current fashion trends at a great value to consumers. Forever 21's model of fast fashion works by keeping the store exciting with fresh merchandise offerings brought in daily. The retailer operates over 450 stores in the United States, with international operations in Canada and Japan. For more information please visit www.forever21.com.
Costs associated with this news announcement were donated to Starlight Children's Foundation by Neotrope® and Simmons Interactive™.
NEWS SOURCE: Starlight Children's Foundation
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Jewelry Central Launches Enhanced Web Site
NEW YORK, N.Y., Sept. 23 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Jewelry Central, the New York based jewelry retailer, unveiled a redesigned Web site today. The new look focuses on providing customers with an easy and enjoyable shopping experience, with an emphasis on engagement rings, wedding rings and loose diamonds. The improved Web site features state of the art technology and a streamlined navigational layout that simplifies browsing. The product pictures are also larger to give customers more detailed views.The company's location in New York's Diamond District, has given it the unique opportunity to forge exclusive partnerships with the largest and most respected manufacturers in the industry. It is these partnerships that allow the company to provide their clients with exceptional values that they can't find anywhere else. Since 1999, Jewelry Central has grown into an internationally recognized brand, with customers worldwide.
The company offers consumers the option of designing their own custom diamond jewelry by choosing from hundreds of settings and thousands of certified diamonds. Shoppers can create their own engagement rings, three stone rings, solitaire pendants and diamond earrings by following three easy steps. As you view different settings, you can click on the available diamond shapes to see what the finished piece will look like. You can switch back and forth between the diamonds and various settings until you find the perfect combination to suit your taste. In essence, you are visually designing your own creation on the screen before placing the order.
With the unique diamond search tool, you can select from different diamond shapes by specifying various criteria, giving you endless possibilities to find the perfect diamond.
The "Wish List" and "Diamond Comparison" features make it even easier to find the perfect diamond or design the ring of your dreams. You can compare diamonds side by side by adding them to your "Diamond Comparison," and store all of your designs in the "Wish List." All "Design Your Own" jewelry comes with free overnight shipping and a money back guarantee.
The company also offers a wide range of high quality pre-set diamond and gemstone engagement rings, necklaces, solitaire pendants, stud earrings and tennis bracelets. Long time customers are very happy with the company's robust selection of classic and modern styles. A strict quality control process ensures that every customer receives only the best quality item, by inspecting every piece of jewelry before it ships.
Customers regularly submit unsolicited testimonials praising the quality of their purchase and their overall shopping experience. Jewelrycentral.com is a one of a kind internet shopping destination, which gives clients a rich, diverse selection of top notch merchandise with exceptional customer service.
Please visit www.jewelrycentral.com for more details.
NEWS SOURCE: Jewelry Central
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DAVIDESIGNED Celebrates the 2009 Emmy Awards with ‘Gifting’
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., Sept. 14 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- DAVIDESIGNED, Couture Designer, has decided to join in on the Emmy® Awards festivities by offering up some "gifting" himself! In celebration of their talents and the awards in recognition of them, David is offering an outfit to each of the following Emmy category award winners (sorry, ladies only):Outstanding lead actress in a comedy series.
Outstanding lead actress in a drama series.
Outstanding lead actress in a mini-series or a movie.
Outstanding supporting actress in a comedy series.
Outstanding supporting actress in a drama series.
Outstanding supporting actress in a mini-series or a movie.
Each recipient of the above awards will be eligible to contact David to make arrangements to be fitted for a design of their choice; selections will be made from his current inventory of "Look Book" fashions and will be custom fitted to their personal dimensions as couture design dictates - the hallmark of DAVIDESIGNED's Exclusive Prive' service.
After all, it is only right that the latest award recipients should celebrate their newest trophy win with a new outfit; and what better way to do it than with couture? Each award winner should call David directly at the phone number listed below, or contact him by sending a message through his Web site, also listed below and highlighted as a hyperlink. This offer is to remain active and available for three (3) months beyond the evening of the 2009 Emmy Awards of September 20, 2009, so qualified awards winners should not delay in claiming their gift!
DAVIDESIGNED is a one man show: as a couture designer, he works almost completely by himself; David hand-selects fabrics, accessories and notions, designs and makes his own patterns, and handcrafts every creation. He excels at one-on-one exclusive designing and fitting, and utilizes ages old, established techniques to assure impeccable quality in construction and design implementation. He has created single fashion designs for clients, as well as wardrobes to accommodate the need to mix-and-match and accessorize appropriately.
"Youth has never looked so sophisticated, age never so young and ebullient," says David Van Akin.
Designs featured herein have been made for purposes of Web site look-books, inventory samples, and runway shows; all designs are custom made to the client's, and of course, David's, specifications. Every effort will be made to accommodate the client, should a suitable design choice not arise from the current inventory with regard to color, size, and design.
DAVIDESIGNED's list of loyal clientele proves the allure and timelessness of his work, which includes celebrities and discerning women of culture. His "one on one" couture approach prevails. He personally selects the fabric and all other materials for the garment, and actually handcrafts the total product. What he envisions is a select clientele who are totally on board with this "exclusivity."
Available by appointment only, and may be reached at (310) 275-9353, or the company Web site: www.davidesigned.com.
NEWS SOURCE: DAVIDESIGNED
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JimmyJazz.com Awarded ‘Best In Class’ eCommerce Site by Interactive Media Awards
NEW YORK, N.Y., Sept. 9 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The leading urban fashion retailer in the eastern United States, Jimmy Jazz, is now the proud recipient of an Interactive Media Award (IMA). The privately held company was awarded the "Best In Class" prize for its new eCommerce / Lifestyle Web site, JimmyJazz.com. "We are delighted by this distinction among our peers," commented David Wachter, Vice President of eCommerce for Jimmy Jazz. "When we approached building a 'world class' specialty apparel site and lifestyle section, we went right to the customer to find out how they wanted to shop. This award confirms we listened to the consumer's wish list."
The award-winning site was critiqued in 5 specific Web areas: design, content, feature functionality, usability, and standards compliance and cross-browser compatibility. In total, JimmyJazz.com scored an astonishing 483 points out of 500, making it the judges' favorite site among others.
Aside from its recognized Web efforts; Jimmy Jazz continues to be a leader in urban fashion by expanding its stores in the east coast. The retailer opened over 10 more doors this year, which include shops in North Carolina, South Carolina, Ohio, Virginia, Georgia, Florida, and Michigan.
For more information on JimmyJazz.com and/or employment opportunities, please visit www.JimmyJazz.com.
About Jimmy Jazz
Based in Brooklyn, New York, Jimmy Jazz 85+ stores are well known throughout the eastern United States for over 20 years. They offer uniquely inspired original urban fashion, accessories and shoes with high energy and style.
Stores feature premier lifestyle brands including Ed Hardy, Rocawear, Timberland, Akademiks, Baby Phat, Coogi, Adidas Originals, Creative Recreation and Nike, to name a few. They receive merchandise daily from vendors who are creating the hottest styles and colors, providing an ever-changing showcase of the newest fashion available for men, women, and kids.
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James Allen to Reveal Ground-Breaking Technology That Will Revolutionize E-Commerce!
NEW YORK, N.Y., Aug. 14 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- This fall, online jewelry retailer JamesAllen.com is making an unprecedented leap forward with innovations that promise to leave a lasting impression on the diamond industry and on e-commerce as a whole. These state-of-the-art technologies will make it easier than ever to buy diamond engagement rings online by providing a near-tangible presentation.
Because of the recession, consumers are increasingly turning to the Internet for their shopping needs. It is an ideal way to get loose diamonds, diamond jewelry, and wedding rings at much better prices. "With the exclusive upgrades to our site, choosing the perfect diamond engagement ring is going to be more convenient than ever before," says Marketing Director Victoria Feder.
"We all know that buying diamond jewelry online can be a confusing process. That's why we're constantly working to make it fun and easy. The exciting changes coming to JamesAllen.com this fall are going to provide the benefits of in-store shopping with online prices."
Keep your eyes on JamesAllen.com - you don't want to miss this!
For details, please see www.JamesAllen.com.
For further questions, please contact marketing@JamesAllen.com or 877-826-9866.
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DAVIDESIGNED Begins Accepting Appointments for New Customers
LOS ANGELES, Calif., July 23 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- DAVIDESIGNED, Couture Designer has recently completed renovations on his new workspace to allow for completely private consultations with new customers; particularly those needing to avoid the "public eye," such as celebrities, political dynamos and high caliber businesswomen. The new addition to his quarters in Beverly Hills, California, makes it possible to afford customers his trademark Exclusive Prive' service while avoiding the common hassles of the usual commercial building atelier.
DAVIDESIGNED is a one man show: as a couture designer, he works almost completely by himself, and has done so since he started his couture business in 2005; David hand-selects fabrics, accessories and notions, designs and makes his own patterns, and handcrafts every creation. He excels at one-on-one exclusive designing and fitting, and utilizes ages old, established techniques to assure impeccable quality in construction and design implementation. He has created single fashion designs for clients, as well as wardrobes to accommodate the need to mix-and-match and accessorize appropriately. As a result of his couture work ethic, David is comfortable working with almost any kind of fabric, including - of course - designer and couture fabrics which many shy away from as they tend to be challenging to work with, if not downright impossible at times.
"Youth has never looked so sophisticated, age never so young and ebullient," says David Van Akin.
The photo with this announcement reflects two recent additions to his Gallery One Collection; the top left is a vintage silk fabric encrusted with hand-sewn beads and pearls (front and back), and was restored by David and fashioned into an Art Deco flapper style short slip dress - he added a Swarovski crystal and silver bugle beaded collar to the front and a silk under slip; the bottom left is a James Galanos plaid silk fabric with AB sequins applied all over - this has been fashioned into an empire style sundress with "Band-Aid" straps, bandeau style bodice and pleated skirt - there is purple satin piping detail at every seam. These are representative of his Gallery One Collection and its homage to the Jazz Era and is David's interpretation of contemporary vintage couture.
"All are one of a kind creations, and 'wearable art.' I like to call these designs 'a new vintage for a new age,'" says Van Akin.
He has also restored vintage fabrics, and re-worked intricately beaded fabrics and garments for individuals as well as institutions, among them the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) for an Erte costume; he enjoys the challenge of such endeavors and welcomes requests to consider such projects. He is happy to accommodate his client's needs with regards to other designer's fashions as well; he will salvage damaged couture fabrics, replace embellishments, repair and re-size fashions as needed. Your treasures will be treated as just that: treasures.
Designs featured herein have been made for purposes of Web site look-books, inventory samples, and runway shows; all designs are custom made to the client's, and of course, David's, specifications. David may eventually decide to mass market specific Collections; however, he is currently entertaining the concept of EXCLUSIVITY, and therefore continues his Couture Line presently. David will be introducing via his Web site some new designs that he has currently added to his Cruiseline Collection, as well as a new Collection that will be labeled "DAVIDESIGNED, 90210" slated to feature a special occasion fashion line.
DAVIDESIGNED's list of loyal clientele proves the allure and timelessness of his work, which includes celebrities and discerning women of culture. David has no desire currently to do a "Line" for mass manufacture. His "one on one" Couture approach prevails. He personally selects the fabric and all other materials for the garment, and actually handcrafts the total product. What he envisions is a select clientele who are totally on board with this "EXCLUSIVITY."
Available by appointment only, David may be reached at (310) 595-5704 or via the company Web site: www.davidesigned.com.
All referenced product names, and other marks, are trademarks of their respective owners.
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*(Photo Caption: DAVIDESIGNED's Gallery One Collection.)
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