Press Releases by Category Fashion, Lifestyle, Trends
Orange County Fashion Design Students Tackle Unique Design Challenge
Fashion Design students at The Art Institute of California – Orange County have been thrown into a challenge worthy of a Project Runway episode. At stake is a $500 fall back-to school wardrobe and the chance to earn a paid internship with Fox Girls.
The Re-Mix, Re-Design and Re-Construct Fashion Challenge sponsored by Fox Head, Inc. requires students to create at least two complete head to toe looks by ripping, tearing,…
New Wedding Blog Unveils Fresh Finds for the Smart, Stylish Bride
August 4, 2008 - In an industry bent on recycling tired advice and information, unearthing fresh and undiscovered wedding ideas can prove as difficult as predicting the weather for an outdoor spring ceremony. That’s where Unveiled comes in - the new wedding blog from Elegala.com – Elegant Galas Made Simple. Like a witty, in-the-know best friend, Elegala.com scours the web to bring brides ideas, products, and tools guaranteed…
Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale Celebrates 40 Years of Creative Careers
On Tuesday, September 16, beginning at 4pm, The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale celebrates its 40th anniversary with a nostalgic, but peaceful, "sit-in" reception commemorating the Florida design school opening its doors on the famous Fort Lauderdale Beach during the fall of 1968.
The year was 1968, and Spring Break defined Fort Lauderdale as the place to be for thousands of college students to converge on the beach for fun, sun,…
ZELEB Unveils New Evening Dresses Collection
London, July 2008 - With much anticipation, ZELEB finally launches their new collection of evening dresses. The collection captures timeless nostalgic looks with full modern styling. First impressions show a demure feel, but upon closer examination there is clearly a quiet sophistication through intricate detailing and fine materials throughout the range.
The collection is being offered to a wide market with its’ very reasonable retail price, but offers surprising high quality…
IKEA Uses Mobile Showroom to Deliver 2009 Catalog
For the third year in a row, IKEA is using a mobile showroom courtesy of GoMobile Advertising to deliver over 1 million catalogs to the Seattle area.
SEATTLE - In order to help roll out the 2009 issue of their popular idea book to eager followers, IKEA is taking a unique approach to the traditional delivery system: they’re getting help by using a mobile billboard and 3D showroom vehicle from GoMobile…
OSRAM SYLAVNIA Announces the New LINEARlight Colorpod LED Modules
OSRAM SYLVANIA introduces infinite possibilities for colored lighting with LINEARlight Colorpod and Colorpod XB. Boasting a color range of 64 billion additive RGB colors with a continuously variable intensity, the new LED system provides dynamic colored illumination.
Each LINEARlight Colorpod module is comprised of 50 LED nodes, consisting of red, green and blue LED chips. Each LED module on the LINEARlight Colorpod is 36 feet long with a 20-foot…
SYLVANIA Micro-mini CFL PROVIDES BRIGHT LIGHT IN A SMALL PACKAGE
North American lighting leader, OSRAM SYLVANIA, introduced a new addition to its quickly expanding line of DULUX EL compact fluorescent lamps (CFL) . As a part of OSRAM SYLVANIA’s ECOLOGIC line of lamps, the micro-mini Twist, the smallest CFL on the market, is the latest product in environmentally-preferable CFL technology.
“The micro-mini Twist CFL is a revolutionary new product that will solve countless space issues in lighting,” Jennifer Dolin, environmental marketing…
San Diego Jewelry Buyers Sees Gold Rush Going Green
California (and the entire country) has seen a gold rush over the past year—with consumers cashing in on exploding gold prices to sell their outdated and unwanted gold jewelry to ease the burden at the pump, take a holiday, or modernize their fine jewelry boxes. But San Diego Jewelry Buyers reports that it is not just $900+ dollar spot prices for gold that is sending customers through their doors. They…
Simon Schütz wins German DOPAMIN style contest
“Individuality meets uniqueness.” This was the headline of fashion company DOPAMIN’s nationwide style contest in Germany. The brand went in search of young guys who are confident enough to show personal independence and style instead of following tired stereotypes. DOPAMIN initiated this competition in co-operation with UNICUM ABI magazine.
Björn Wilkes (Bonn), Marvin Tomé (Emden), Maximilian Steib (Brandenburg), Simon Schütz (Hof) und Thang Nguyen (Oldenburg) – all contestants aged 17 to…
The Shelving Store Announces A New 8 Inch Depth Chrome Wire Shelving Unit
New 8 inch Chrome Wire Shelving Units are great for display and organization in the home.
MADISON HEIGHTS, MI- The Shelving Store has released their new Chrome Wire 8" Depth Chrome Wire Shelving Unit. Its narrow structure allows it to be used as a bookshelf and a number of other decorative and storage purposes around the home.
"We introduced 8" depth Chrome Wire Shelving Units to give more flexibility…
Fashion with an Impact: Eco-friendly, Empowering, and Philosophical
New York, New York, June 18, 2008. Nadia Nour is about to launch her new “Holiday 2008” line at a time when global environmental issues are in full focus; oil prices are rising, global warming is in hot debate and green initiatives are making their debut across all commercial sectors. Nadia’s new collection will make it possible to wear high-end fashion garments, show off your personal style and reduce your…
iConcept Media Group to host iNetwork2Networth Executive Networking Series
New York, July 28, 2008. iConcept Media Group to host iNetwork2Networth Executive Networking Series on August 21st at The Ketch. The intimate networking event will bring together 100-150 small business owners, executives and entrepreneurs for the “Growing your business during succession, recession and transition” theme. A panel discussion of industry experts and business leaders, in addition to casual networking will take place. Attendees can be assured that they are connecting…
iConcept Media Group to Open Paris Office
New York, New York, July 23, 2008. iConcept Media Group announces plan to open an office in Paris early next year. The office will build on the current operations and media relations underway in France, and will provide a great advantage to the emerging designers that iConcept Media works with.
The Paris office will further enable American high-end, emerging designers to expand into Europe, and for European lines to break…
San Diego Jewelry Buyers Publishes Selling & Loan Guide For Fine Jewelry, Diamon …
Over the past year, skyrocketing gas and grocery prices have sent many Americans looking for ways to leverage their existing capital, including those assets which have been gathering dust in their jewelry boxes. Near record level prices for gold and diamonds has been a boon for hard-pressed consumers in need of extra cash, as well shoppers who’ve decided now is the time to bring their fine jewelry and watches into…
Website Revamped at Pinatas.com, Industry Web Usability Standards Taken Into Con …
Pinatas.com, which is already a top party supply site on the web, has revamped their entire website, working to improve their industry web usability. In order to make things easier for customers, they have made changes that increase speed of loading, ease of use, and visual pleasure.
One of the top party supply websites, Pinatas.com, has just revamped their website, working to take web usability standards into consideration. Already a top…
Connections Academy Hosts Information Session for Willmar Area Families
Willmar area families looking for an alternative to traditional bricks-and-mortar schools are invited to attend a free information session hosted by MTS Minnesota Connections Academy, a full-time, tuition-free virtual public school program.
The event will be held Thursday, July 24, from 6-7:30 p.m., at Willmar Public Library, 410 5th Street SW in Willmar. With the addition of twelfth grade for the 2008-’09 school year, the program serves all students across the…
iConcept Media Group to Launch iFashion Network
New York, New York, July 21, 2008. iConcept Media Group set to launch in Fall 2008 iFashion Network, an innovative, new, fashion-forward website. The website at ifashionnetwork.com will feature articles on fashion designers, trends, events, menswear, shopping, behind-the scenes action, and historical influences on fashion. iFashion Network will also feature original, fashion focused internet television shows on the site, which will be updated weekly with new episodes.
Both emerging and well-known…
TEXAS BASED CLOTHING LINE RELEASES NEW LUXURY KNIT
Pima Cotton Premieres for Spring 2009 Season
CARROLLTON, TX—Enzym USA, a Texas-based clothing manufacturer, will launch a new Pima Cotton knit division for the Spring 2009 season. Pima Cotton is designed for the woman looking to embrace timeless fashion while living in a fast-paced world.
“When a woman owns an Enzym design, she will always have something to wear,” said Sam Alexander, CEO of Enzym.
Enzym will offer 20 new styles made…
Fashion with an Impact: Eco-friendly, Empowering, and Philosophical
New York, New York, June 18, 2008. Nadia Nour is about to launch her new “Holiday 2008” line at a time when global environmental issues are in full focus; oil prices are rising, global warming is in hot debate and green initiatives are making their debut across all commercial sectors. Nadia’s new collection will make it possible to wear high-end fashion garments, show off your personal style and reduce your…
VIENNA DESIGN WEEK - Vienna – A City Full of Design
The aim of VIENNA DESIGN WEEK is to show and enable people to experience the many-faceted creative work in the fields of product, furniture and industrial design, but also positions of experimental design. After a successful first festival last year, the work of numerous designers from Austria and abroad will also be presented this October with a growing programme of events.
International Design in Vienna
In cooperation…
Novacas Shoes Announces New Fall Line, Gets Better Than Expected Reaction From F …
July 12, 2008 – Novacas Shoes, producers of cruelty-free vegan fashionable footwear, announced today that their Fall 2008 line has been accepted into more stores than any of their prior offerings.
“Our Fall line is our biggest line yet,” said Novacas owner Erica Kubersky. “We are offering more variety than before. We’ve expanded the styles and colors that are available, and the reaction from the retail stores has been…
Ambassadors of Sustainability
The launch of a new Event-Marketing Agency
They are brand-new on the market and full of energy, inspiration and a high demand on creative quality: The Inszenauten- a young Munich agency for event-marketing, professionalized in the planning and organization of product presentations, fair trades, congresses and incentives.
Besides that, the company covers also the working fields of CSR- consulting and offers a new way of CSR implementation in the communication structure…
asos.com launches July/August trends
New Equators End, Surreal Life and Unplugged collections on site now
London: Fashion e-tailer, asos.com showcases 3 womenswear fashion-led trends for July and August, all mixing distinct silhouettes with vibrant colour and striking prints.
“Equators End” unveils ‘70s safari glamour, taking inspiration from Northern Africa and Savannah wildlife to create a sultry summer look with an exaggerated colour palette and unique print motifs. The look is a real retro take on tribal…
Nadia Nour’s Spring Collection to Debut in the Hamptons: GreenHamptons Fashion E …
New York, NY, July 3, 2008. Nadia Nour to be featured in the EcoFashion Show presented by Green Drinks on July 10th from 6:00-9:00pm at Southampton Inn. The fashion show will promote eco-friendly fashion that is fashionable, high-end, and approriate for the summer season.
Pieces from Nadia Nour’s Spring 08 Collection will be featured in the fashion show. The line is eco-friendly through the use of organic and vintage fabrics, and…
Argentines celebrate independence July 9th with "Patriota" and "asado"
Sausalito, California – July 3, 2008 – Independence Day revelers looking to keep the party going past the weekend will be relieved to know there’s another reason to break out the bottle and the barbecue: Argentine Independence Day is next Wednesday, July 9. Vine Connections www.vineconnections.com, the leading importer of fine Argentine wines to the US, suggests celebrating in traditional Argentine style with asado and a bottle of 2006…
Outlaw Fight Gear - New High Quality MMA Clothing Line
Outlaw Fight Gear Announces New Apparel Line for Fighters and Fans
San Diego, CA: When kick boxer Paul Rollins started Outlaw Fight Gear he did it the way a seasoned prizefighter goes after a title. He began with his mind game.
“You can’t go in thinking you’re gonna be second place. If you do, you have no business being in the ring.”
Today the Outlaw Fight Gear brand…
White Sands Creates ER Fusion to Restore Dry, Damaged Hair
Rejuvenate strands with an intense conditioning treatment
Irvine, CA – Reverse the effects of time, environmental, and styling damage with the release of White Sands’ latest reconstructive treatment ER Fusion. White Sands, a professional hair care manufacturer infusing cutting edge science with natural botanicals, created ER Fusion to revitalize lifeless, dull locks, restoring hair back to a youthful appearance.
ER Fusion is the perfect compliment to your favorite shampoo. Effortlessly repair hair…
THE HIVES AT BREAD & BUTTER OPENING RECEPTION
The seventh BREAD & BUTTER BARCELONA started with a bang in Luna Park on 01. July 2008!
Swedish light-designer Bjorn Tagemose overwhelmed the BREAD & BUTTER community with a stunning video-installation, showing a film across four mega-screens, which was introduced by MTV legend Ray Cokes. Each screen featured one of the newly defined areas of BREAD & BUTTER BARCELONA: Denim Base, Urban Superior, Sport & Street, Fashion Now and Sportswear.
Afterwards,…
BREEF Clothing stands for social commitment
The BREEF Clothing brand was established in spring 2008. Its products are manufactured in Sri Lanka under fair working conditions. One euro from each article sold is donated to the Kiva project. (www.kiva.org)
The owners and founders of BREEF Clothing believe that trading does not exclude social involvement. Therefore, they are not interested in getting the lowest possible production prices and strictly reject child labour, dumping prices and any form…
Patio Preserve Introduces A New Oval Beverage Cooler Cart
ROCHESTER, MICH.- Patio Preserve announces the Oval Beverage Cooler Cart, a stylish beverage cooler that is perfect for outdoor entertaining. Guests will enjoy the cold beverages and the ease of its attached bottle opener and cap cup.
The Oval Cooler Cart is large enough to accommodate bottles and cans for any outdoor party. It features a built-in bottle opener and cap cup, as well as a full storage tray to store…
GHCL Now A Fair Trade Certified Organisation
GHCL, A $700 million multi product transnational company, operating under the domain of retail, home textiles and soda ash, has received the Fair Trade certification from Flo Cert - Germany Agency.
Fair Trade certification is a product certification system which is designed to allow people to identify products that meet agreed environmental, labour and developmental standards. This certificate guarantees Social Compliance at the highest possible level in the business practices that…
yellow design | yellow circle: Top award for visionary innovations
They speak a clear language and impress with an unobtrusive, uncluttered design: this year the international jury of experts at the “red dot” awards, one of the largest and most renowned international design competitions, honoured no less than five products designed by yellow design | yellow circle.
Strategic brand development pays off
Falk – as one of the best-known German brands and manufacturer of city maps that have grown synonymous with…
Rock Your Fashion Displays New Fashion & Music at LA Fashion Corner Charity Even …
[Los Angeles, California] The editorial committee of World Fashion House, Inc. has announced plans to preview new fall fashion and new music from Volume II of the Rock Your Fashion Soundtrack at LA Fashion Corner Runway Show. Proceeds for the black tie event, to be held on Wednesday, July 2, 2008 at 9:00 PM in downtown Los Angeles’ Elevate Lounge, will benefit the Rape, Abuse, Incest, National Network…
The Shelving Store Receives 2008 Best of Madison Heights Award
U.S. Local Business Association’s Award Honors Outstanding Achievement
MADISON HEIGHTS, MICH.- The Shelving Store has been named one of the best local businesses of 2008 with their acceptance of the Best of Madison Heights Award. This award, presented by the U.S. Local Business Association (USLBA), was given to The Shelving Store for their outstanding closet accessories.
The USLBA is a Washington, D.C., based organization funded by local businesses across the United States.…
Rose Rouge Fashion, a breath of fresh air in the fashion world
Singapore – Rose Rouge Fashion launches its shop online this Monday, June 23.
The online store will appeal to women looking for unique and stylish handbags at affordable price.
According to the store owner, Van Le, Rose Rouge Fashion concept is to offer signature bag collections that match every woman’s feeling and desire. “Fashion should not tell you who you should be or to whom you should look like but is…
asos.com & LCF’s LTD 100 Collection is an Instant Sell-out
Entire LTD 100 collection sells out on asos.com in only 2 minutes
London: Fashion e-tailer, asos.com, announces that LTD 100 design collection in association with London College of Fashion, was an instant sell-out when it launched online at 1pm on 16 June 2008. Within the first few minutes of going live, the 100 one-off pieces were snapped up by quick clickers eager to secure a piece of design history.…
The Yum Yum Tree launches in New Delhi, India
In the Hospitality space, Tusaj has recently launched its flagship restaurant, “The Yum Yum Tree” in the Friends Colony Community Centre. Spread over a whopping 10,000 sq feet on a single floor and with a seating capacity of 175 persons, the restaurant is sectioned into a Dining Room, a Bar and an Oriental Grill. TYYT has been conceptualised by our Managing Director, ex. Management Consultant and Investment Banker, Mr. Varun…
2nd Edition of Gay Wedding Organizer, the Popular Civil Partnership Suppliers Di …
Hagley, UK – The second edition of The Gay Wedding Organizer has been released to widespread acclaim, including many positive comments from the LGBT community. The civil partnership supplier directory was first published in 2007, and due to the great success of the glossy gay marriage publication, the second edition has now been published. For more information, and for a free copy of The Gay Wedding Organizer, visit www.gayweddingorganizer.co.uk or…
Traveling Tips For The Red Hat Society Convention
ROCHESTER, MI- June, 11 – The Red Hat Society’s 10th Annual Convention is approaching, and this year, Red Hat members will have to be mindful of some new travel regulations before they set forth on their journey. The “Decades of Sparkle” convention will be held in Orlando, Florida, from June 19th through June 23rd. Since many Red Hatters will be flying to this event, RedHatsandMore.com wants to make them aware…
“Food For Good”, CSR initiative by Pizza Corner
Six underprivileged children from Bosco Yuva Kendra, the Bangalore-based NGO for street children, were given the opportunity of a lifetime today. The smiles on the faces of these children won’t be soon forgotten. As a part of their “Food For Good” programme, Pizza Corner, a speciality food service brand from Geneva based Global Franchise Architects (GFA), opened term deposits of Rs. 1 lakh each for 6 lucky children. This money…
Twenty-year-old singer Marashiva releases her first single on her own "Te quiero …
Twenty years young and immensely talented. Marashiva comes from a family of musicians in Cologne and made her first international appearance in Milan at the age of only thirteen. By the time she was eighteen, she had already been discovered by the Duesseldorf label Oceanlounge, releasing her first single, "Rio Summer Night", together with the Duo Jornada del Sol in 2006. Jornada del Sol are firmly established on the lounge…
Weiman Products To Aid Fight Against Ovarian Cancer
Weiman products will feature teal product lids and ovarian cancer awareness ribbons as part of a national education and awareness campaign.
CHICAGO - June 5, 2008 – Weiman Products, makers of leading home care products, will support the National Ovarian Cancer Coalition (NOCC) and its efforts to educate and inform women about ovarian cancer risk factors and symptoms starting June 2, 2008. Weiman will make a generous corporate…
PILOTSFRIEND – The First Immunizer Drink enters the Market
Salzburg, June 2008 – PILOTSFRIEND, a company located in Anif near Salzburg, is commencing distribution of the first Immunizer Drink. This new drink was developed in accordance with the guidelines set forth by civil and fighter pilots to meet the special requirements of aviation, and it is entering the market under the name PILOTS Immunizer. PILOTS Immunizer possesses a fresh, slightly tart, aromatic taste and serves to maintain…
Jake Gyllenhaal wears Glymur 66°North jacket
The newest issue of US Weekly features a whole page of Jake Gyllenhaal wearing a black Glymur breathing jacket from 66°North. On the picture, he is walking down a street in LA happily with his girlfriend, Oscar winning actress Reese Witherspoon.
Jake Gyllenhaal is not the only celebrity who likes donning the clothing of 66°North for as many know, film directors Quentin Tarantino (Pulp Fiction, Kill Bill) and Eli Roth (Hostel)…
Poggi Bonsi serves up more Mediterranean style with new blog and updated website
Traveling around Europe in a cute little car sounds like a lot of fun, but for American entrepreneurs Keli DeRitis and Michelle Codd, every minute on the winding back roads of Italy and France is spent searching for artisan-crafted products to satisfy the savvy customers who visit www.poggibonsigifts.com. The U.S. dollar is keeping their customers at home at the computer, and business is good for this company that brings Europe…
Apulia and Italian Fashion
The trade mission undertaken by the 12 Apulian businesses that partecipated in the "Contacto" initiative ended last week in Brussels. The initiative "Contacto" - launched by the Italian Institute for Foreign Trade (Ice) and the Apulia Region - started as a well-featured training and "on the job" programme and turned into a B2B meeting session in Brussels.
Giulio Patrizi, indoor designer, turned the products manufactured by the…
Mega: Drettmann reaches the 50 m class
Following its successful launch of the PREMIER 130’ at the beginning of the year, DRETTMANN GmbH has now commissioned the construction of its first 50 meter yacht. Yacht architect and Florida resident JC ESPINOSA will be responsible for the design.
The new flagship will be equipped with 2,680 HP Caterpillar motors (optionally, MTU engines are also possible) for maximum speeds of 20 knots. On three decks, a total of ten…
Dance Informa, A Free Look at Fresh Style
Dance Informa is strictly online, allowing its content to always be current and up-to-date. Emailed to subscribers bi-monthly, Dance Informa magazine is supported by danceinforma.com, where subscribers can read the current issue as well as past editions at anytime. Included in the subscription are the most recent audition and event listings, as well as access to Dance Informa’s dance studio and supplier directory.
“In only a year the magazine…
First luxury and lifestyle fair on Majorca
Palma de Mallorca, May 28, 2008 - On July 19th and 20th, 2008 the „Privilege Summer Fair 2008“ converts Majorca into a hotspot for regional and international luxury and lifestyle brands for the very first time. More than 30 selected expositors present themselves during two days on a Mediterranean exposition area of 1.700m2 in Hotel BlauPortoPetro Beach Resort & Spa. The social highlight of the event will be the Gala…
A ray of hope on the horizon for yachts
Munich design firm develops exclusive yacht interior
My yacht is my style – anyone who forks out millions for the ultimate status symbol of a luxury yacht has the right to an interior that looks more than merely ‘functional’. Taking design to a new dimension is the task that the team of the Munich architect Kathrin Haak have set themselves. In collaboration with their creative crew, they develop boat interiors…
