Press Releases by Category Fashion, Lifestyle, Trends
Jennifer Cary Designs Offers Mom BlockCharm™ For Mother’s Day
Dallas, TX/April 27, 2009 - Jennifer Cary Designs announces that its exclusive Mom BlockCharm™ is ideal for Mother’s Day for mothers, aunts and grandmothers, or anyone who wants to celebrate family and honor mothers. The Mom BlockCharm™ is part of the company’s exclusive BabyBlock® charm collection. Designer and President, Jennifer L. Cary was inspired to create the BabyBlock® line by the birth of her two daughters, who were…
Fashion Summer Courses in the Glamorous and Stylish Milan
This summer students will have the chance to take part in the Introduction to Fashion Accessories course at NABA from June 29th to July 10th, 2009 and learn how to develop a shoe and/or a bag collection. They will have the opportunity to work hand in hand with professional teachers from a traditional Italian shoe and bag craft school.
If students already have some background in accessories design and they…
Jackass' Bam Margera And Wife Missy Featured Wearing Hottest Trends In Men's And …
PHILADELPHIA, PA – eModa Lifestyle Magazine, published by celebrity fashion retailer eModa, recently revealed that its June bimonthly issue will feature popular professional skateboarder, TV personality and daredevil, Bam Margera and his fashionable wife, Missy. With a release date of June 1, 2009, the issue marks the second installment of the up-and-coming online lifestyle magazine.
For the cover story, both Bam and Missy conducted an exclusive in-depth interview, and were also…
Orange County Fashion Students Prepare for Their Runway Debut
Many aspiring designers dream of watching their clothing strut down the runway in front of a large crowd that includes leaders in the fashion industry. For a few fashion design students at The Art Institute of California – Orange County, that dream is coming true after only a few quarters of instruction.
On Saturday, May 2, finalists in the Rock Icon scholarship competition will have the chance to have their designs…
Join us to celebrate Curls for a Cause to support the Steven Lewis Foundation
April 25th marks the date where Chiggy’s Touch Salon helps raise money for the Girlchild Network in Zimbabwe while celebrating two years in business
On Saturday April 25, come and discover one of the best-kept-secrets of prestigious Yorkville neighborhood: Chiggy’s Touch Salon. Celebrating their second year in business, this curl conscious salon will also put a philanthropic twist on the anniversary by raising money for The Girlchild Network in…
Every Man Jack Signs with Pierce Mattie for 3rd Year of Men’s Grooming PR
Every Man Jack, a naturally-derived men’s personal care line available at Target and EveryManJack.com, has signed on with Pierce Mattie (piercemattie.com) for a third year of Men’s Grooming PR. Pierce Mattie Public Relations, experts in garnering publicity for skin care and grooming brands, will assist in the launch of Every Man Jack’s SPF collection, “Dads & Grads” gift sets and Holiday products, as well as a social media/viral campaign…
Paris and Milan, the capitals of international Fashion present the Course “From …
Nuova Accademia di Belle Arti Milano (NABA) and Parsons Paris proudly present the Course “From Haute Couture to Pret-à-Porter: a European Fashion Design journey from Paris to Milan”.
Two of the leading names in European fashion higher education located in Paris and Milan have joined forces to offer a unique two city, two country and four weeks summer study abroad programme in 2009.
At these two schools, in privileged downtown locations in…
DIRTBALL FASHION LAUNCHES LIMITED EDTION EARTH DAY SHIRT
HICKORY, N.C. (April 7, 2009) – Most people don’t think about what happens after their 16-ounce plastic bottle goes into the recycle bin, but Dirtball Fashion does. Their product line focuses on keeping those bottles out of American landfills – "The Earth Day Shirt" - is made out of 65% recycled cotton fiber and 35% recycled post consumer polyester or 2 ½ 16 ounce plastic water bottles, which have…
Hurley Challenges Art Institute Students to Design the Ultimate Survival Outfit
Students at The Art Institute of California – Orange County were asked what they would take with them for a month long trip to the island of Bali if they were only allowed to bring one outfit. Hurley has challenged the students to design a three piece outfit that can take a person from day to night, land to sea and beyond.
Hurley, a leading youth brand rooted in skate, art,…
ChakraVibe yoga tattoo contest celebrates the ancient art of adornment
Yoga-inspired jewelry site invites visitors to enter their personal yoga tattoos for a chance to win handcrafted designer jewelry linked to the chakras.
Vancouver, British Columbia – March 27, 2009-- ChakraVibe is pleased to announce the Chakravibe Yoga Tattoo Contest.
Today there is a resurgence in the art of permanent adornment through tattooing, which can be a beautiful, positive and self-affirming act of celebration.
In yoga practice, the…
Leading online fashion retailer YesStyle.com sponsors Harvard University's IDENT …
Leading online Asian fashion retailer YesStyle.com is proud to sponsor Identities: a cultural exploration of fashion, held in conjunction with the Harvard-Radcliffe Asian American Association at Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts on April 11, 2009. Proceeds from Identities 2009 will support MAP for Health, a Boston-based charity dedicated to promoting health awareness among at-risk communities.
Exploring the theme of interplay between Eastern and Western aspects of group identity, Identities 2009 will…
International Fashion Academy Paris Breeds Fashion Connoisseurs
March 22, 2009 (Shanghai, China) - The International Fashion Academy (IFA Paris) is again bringing its name to the stage of the fashion world with their bachelor’s degree and master’s degree programs. As one of the first foreign fashion schools that opened in China, students are exposed to the classic, yet cutting-edge world of fashion.
The Academic Committee is of primary importance to IFA. The fashion design school’s teachers come…
Nolcha Opens Manhattan Store for Emerging Fashion Designers
The current recession is definitely difficult for some fashion companies but Nolcha is making opportunities out of the economy by opening Nolcha Retail Space in prime Manhattan shopping area, Nolita, stocking emerging and independent fashion brands only.
Nolcha is embracing its mission to bring business to the forefront of the independent fashion market by expanding its current resources that include Nolcha.com – an online portal delivering daily business articles, news,…
Online Public School in Minnesota is Accepting Enrollment for the 2009-2010 Scho …
MTS Minnesota Connections Academy, ConnectionsAcademy.com, a free online public school for K-12 students, is opening enrollment for the 2009-2010 year by hosting information sessions across the state of Minnesota.
Now more than ever, families have considerable options when it comes to education. Virtual public schooling continues to be a growing trend, as more than one million American K-12 students receive some or all of their public school education online, a…
Successful online portal now also available in English
Manifesting 2.0 – after their great success in the year 2008, the couple from Heidelberg, Germany, set their priorities on optimizing the opportunities and on enhancing the performance. Now it is all ready and the successful portal starts its second turn: Unique as it is, in German already five coaches lead every participant to his personal success. Everyone who wants to change his or her life in a successful direction,…
Bijoux Collection 2009 - The Bright of Fashion
Fifty new models designed to remark the little Great Moments of everyday life. Sets of necklaces, earrings, bracelets and rings, and also collars, long necklaces, necklaces with Charms as well as with central pendants, in pearls as well as in metal matched with Glass, or exclusively in Glass. Murano glass. These are only some of the proposals of The Bright Of Fashion, the Bijoux Collection designed to accompany those…
Hair Direct Opens New Warehouse Facility
Bainbridge, PA – In order to accommodate its growing product line and to meet inventory demand, Hair Direct, an online hair replacement company, has opened a new 4,000 sq. ft. warehouse. The new facility opened on February 1 in southwest Elizabethtown and is the company’s second warehouse. The original 800 sq. ft. location is still in use at Hair Direct’s Bainbridge headquarters. The two locations are seamlessly linked via…
Style Powerhouse Revolutionizes The World Of Fashion Industry Networking
NEW YORK CITY, NY -- New fashion industry online resource Style Powerhouse (stylepowerhouse.com), recently announced that its connectivity to models, designers, wholesale buyers, distributors and merchandisers is revolutionizing New York fashion networking. A valuable tool for all fashion industry professionals, and even those who simply have a personal interest in fashion, Style Powerhouse's growing web-based network connects members of the fashion community with one another 24 hours a day, 7…
ShanghaiTex 2009 - The Prime Platform to Revitalize The Textile Industry in Chin …
Sponsored by Shanghai Textile Holding (Group) Corporation, China Council for the Promotion of International Trade Shanghai Sub-council, China Chamber of International Commerce Shanghai Chamber of Commerce, and organized by Shanghai International Exhibition Co., Ltd., Shanghai Textile Technology Service & Exhibition Center and Adsale Exhibition Services Ltd., The 14th International Exhibition on Textile Industry (ShanghaiTex 2009) will be held on June 12 – 15, 2009 at Shanghai New International Expo Center,…
CASHAK.TV Promotes Art in Scottsdale
CASHAK.TV spotlights fashion and the arts in Scottsdale with a feature on the SMoCA Nights event at the Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Arts. SMoCA Nights is held three times a year to raise money for the museum. Local, national and international artists are featured during the event- including painters, photographers, musicians and other talent. The highlight of the last SMoCA Nights, held on March 12th, was a…
Bruno Banani goes green with BIOPHYL™
Innovator underwear manufacturer Bruno Banani goes green with BIOPHYL™, using a new product from Advansa, Europe's polyester fibre leader. BIOPHYL™ is the last in technology and sustainable ecology in fibre form. Bruno Banani, the cult underwear brand can now promise not only high wearing comfort but also an ecologically friendly fabric combination from Knitter Handel & Diller without resigning to the bold desings, unusual cuts and peppy colours that have…
Jet Pilots Power Cocktail is Jet Set Parties Favourite: Pilotsfriend Immunizer
(Paris, Los Angeles) Whether in the cockpit of a jet fighter or on a lengthy intercontinental flight, pilots depend on their alertness and concentration abilities, their reaction time as well as their strong powers of resistance. In order to effectively support this performance ability the idea of a vitalizing power cocktail was born that complies with the high requirements placed on jet pilots. Loyal to the motto “Only the best…
Austrian high-end quality embroideries as integral part of West African cultures
In an environment in which the globalization affects numerous people in a direct way, in which quality decides over rapid business and in which individual partnerships are more important and long-lasting than narrow-minded price discussions, the strategy for specified high quality Austrian Embroideries is becoming more important.
The motivation for this project is based on learning from history of more than 500 years of trading with textiles between West Africa…
MODEPALAST 2009 opens from April 23 – 26 in Vienna with Austrian and internation …
The Netherlands as guest and numerous labels from Eastern Europe widen the Austrian focal point
Cutting-edge fashion, jewellery and accessories can be experienced and bought at first hand by style enthusiasts at MODEPALAST from April 23 to 26 in the quartier21 of MuseumsQuartier Vienna. More than 80 Austrian and international labels show Prêt-à-porter fashion and trendy street fashion on 800 sq.m. exhibition space. For seven years now, MODEPALAST is considered…
Virtual School in Minnesota Hosts Field Trips for Students
MTS Minnesota Connections Academy, ConnectionsAcademy.com, a free virtual school for K-12 students, has planned five field trips during the month of March to encourage students and staff to come together to learn and socialize.
The students, who attend public school online through MTS Minnesota Connections Academy use the field trips to come together, support the principles and theories taught in the students’ lessons, and interact with other MTS Minnesota Connections…
ViewSonic debuts SwifTouch™ Digital Photo Frames
The latest slim and stylish product range makes it for an ideal gift to store one’s picture perfect memories.
NewDelhi, February 26, 2009:After setting a benchmark in the LCD monitor market in India, ViewSonic®Corp, a leading global provider of visual display products announced today the launch of its new product category for India–The Slim and Stylish SwifTouch™ Digital Photo Frames. With exquisite style, the latest electronic offering from ViewSonic, comprises of…
Virtual Education Expert Offers Tips to Engage Readers
MTS Minnesota Connections Academy, ConnectionsAcademy.com, a free online school for K-12 students, is offering tips during February’s “I love to read month,” to help improve children’s comprehension, vocabulary and appreciation for literature. Simply having an awareness of the best way to read aloud can help parents and educators teach young learners.
Parents often find themselves reading the same story to their child over, and over again. Although parents may be tired…
Phantom of the Opera star releases revealing book
Byron Nease of Broadway fame and star of The Phantom of the Opera has written a book about his life experiences, on stage and off. BEHINDTHE MASK … No More is a revealing and riveting account which chronicles the life of Nease through a myriad of trials and triumphs. From growing up with family dysfunction and physical abuse to performing the role of Raoul in over 1700 performances…
The Market Place for World Class Textile Machinery – The 14th ShanghaiTex will b …
Celebrating its 25th anniversary, the most established textile industry exhibition in China and the unique national brand, The 14th International Exhibition on Textile Industry (ShanghaiTex 2009) will be held on June 12-15, 2009 at Shanghai New International Expo Center, Pudong, Shanghai, PR China. It is expected that the exhibition area will reach 120,000 sqm and over 1,500 international exhibitors will participate.
ShanghaiTex is held biennially in odd-numbered years in Shanghai since…
Glashuette Original presents Senator Meissen Tourbillon - Master of its Class
A clasically elegant masterpiece is the latest result of the long-time collaboration between the Meissen Porcellain manufactory and the Glashtüte Original watch manufactory. Two world-famous Saxon inventions unite in the Senator Meissen Tourbillon: Meissen porcelain and the flying tourbillon.
The latter is an invention by Alfred Helwig from 1920, who served as an instructor at the German School of Watchmaking in Glashütte. The balance, pallet lever, and escape wheel are housed…
Legacy Interactive and Paramount Digital Entertainment Announce Clueless, The Ga …
Legacy Interactive and Paramount Digital Entertainment today announce that Clueless, the game based on the classic 1995 Paramount Pictures film of the same name, is now available for PC download at legacygames.com.
Clueless mixes guys, crushes, friends, school and, of course, clothing, into one fabulous fashion game where time management, coordination, and style are essential for success.
Clueless welcomes the player to Beverly Hills where nothing is better than…
Central Oregon Artist Greg Congleton Displays New Sculpture at Old Mill District
Steel fabricated sculpture “Papoose” on display in Bend, Oregon shopping area for a limited time
Bend, Oregon, February 11, 2009 –– A fabricated, one-of-a-kind sculpture by Central Oregon artist Greg Congleton is on display in Bend, Oregon’s Old Mill District until the end of February. The steel piece entitled “Papoose” features a Native American woman and child made from recycled parts. It is currently located at the north end of Powerhouse…
Fabulous Female Award Nominations Needed for Outstanding Los Angeles Women
LOS ANGELES, Calif.-- In honor of Women's History Month, the "Fabulous Female Awards" will be presented in conjunction with the Pamper Me Fabulous beauty and lifestyle event on March 7, 2009.
These awards, which will feature inspirational keynotes and surprise appearances, including a celebrity appearance by Karina Smirnoff of Dancing with the Stars, recognize and celebrate exceptional women of Los Angeles who exemplify excellence, inspire others…
Is he really the next Jimmy Buffett?
With the success that Country Music Artist Billy Craig has had with his song Flip Flops, it’s hard not to compare him to the great Jimmy Buffet. Although he has done quite well around the world with country radio, Billy does have that singer-songwriter mentality.
“There’s something that happens when I pick up my acoustic guitar that somehow just takes me away into this creative songwriting thing” says Billy.…
Premier Men's & Women's Designer Jeans Retailer eModa Launches A New Online Stor …
LOS ANGELES, CA -- The exclusive, trend-setting men's and women's designer jeans retailer eModa, has announced the launch of its new online German designer clothing store at emoda.de.
Frequented by some of the biggest stars of this century, the celebrity fashion boutique is also a popular choice with style-smart German speaking customers as well.
"German fashionistas love American fashion, but it's difficult for them to purchase because of the language barrier.…
Online School in Minnesota Hosts Field Trips for Students
MTS Minnesota Connections Academy, ConnectionsAcademy.com, a free virtual school for K-12 students, has planned six field trips during the month of February to encourage students and staff to come together to learn and socialize.
The students, who attend public school online through MTS Minnesota Connections Academy, use the field trips to come together, support the principles and theories taught in the students’ lessons, and interact with other MTS Minnesota Connections…
OWIKits® are a Bright Way to Teach Solar Power and Robotics to Kids
Visit OWIKit at ToyFair: Come by the booth, see our toys and discover just how much fun science can be! You’ll find OWIKit in Javits, Booth #3033. Contact Barbara Stracner at Antarra Communications to schedule a product demonstration, meeting or for additional information.
Carson, Calif—February 02, 2009--OWIKit, a maker of building kits designed to affordably introduce children to robotics, science and solar technology, adds a 6 in 1 Educational…
Private Investigators Find Olivia Newton John’s missing ex-boyfriend Patrick McD …
Private investigators claim to have tracked down the whereabouts of Olivia Newton John’s missing ex-boyfriend Patrick McDermott and say that he is very much alive after he disappeared in 2005.
Olivia Newton John’s former partner, who it was believed drown whilst on a fishing trip 4 years ago, is said to be alive and living on a boat in the South American coast.
A team of American private investigators claim to have…
New Band... New Look: Dress the Band Winner Announced
New York, NY Feb 2, 2009 Nolcha.com – the Fashion Career Network is pleased to announce the winners of the international Dress the Band Competition.
German menswear designer Lars Böttcher of Disarm who started his label in 2006, was chosen as the winner in the Apparel sector of the competition. His designs were influenced by “wild rock music and modern couture.” Once a tiler in Stuttgart the collection…
Blinds Express Now Carries Comfortex Newport Woods Basswood Collection
ROCHESTER, NY - Blinds Express, a New York based online window coverings warehouse announces that it is now carrying the new Newport Woods Basswood line from Comfortex Window Fashions. The unique Newport Woods Basswood line compliments the Blinds Express massive inventory of window blinds, cellular shades, roman shades and window shutters.
The Newport Woods line is crafted from real basswood and is available in three different slat widths: 1 3/8 inch,…
BREAD & BUTTER IS COMING HOME
“BREAD & BUTTER – tradeshow for selected brands” returns back to Berlin in summer 2009. The new location of the internationally leading tradeshow for Street- and Urbanwear is the disused, historical airport Berlin-Tempelhof.
BREAD & BUTTER, BERLIN and TEMPELHOF result in a perfect symbiosis, and great things can be expected. Berlin is BREAD & BUTTER’s hometown.
“The airport Berlin-Tempelhof, “The mother of all airports”, is an architectural jewel, a location of international…
REVIEW BREAD & BUTTER BARCELONA JANUARY 2009
Brilliant conclusion in Barcelona
UNITED NATIONS OF BREAD AND BUTTER – internationality was the motto of the eighth and last BBBarcelona, which lived up to its name. 800 brands and 79.942 professional visitors from over 100 countries came to the Catalan capital from 21-23 January 2009.
Karl-Heinz Müller: “Despite the slightly lower frequency, the atmosphere was fantastic. Exhibitors and visitors have not allowed themselves to be impressed by the financial crisis. This…
Kovels on Antiques and Collectibles February 2009 Issue Released
Cleveland, Ohio - January 23, 2009 – The February 2009 issue of Kovels on Antiques and Collectibles newsletter is now available in print and online. With many collectors tightening their belts, knowing what something is worth or how much to pay for an antique or collectible is more important than ever. The 12-page, color-illustrated newsletter is packed with information that will help collectors learn the value of their treasures.
Picture-price reports…
Moesi International Channel: behind the Handmade in Italy
With a new Division on its way and a consolidated position on the Italian territory, Moesi proposes itself abroad with two complementary projects aimed at promoting the brand as well as the concepts that are behind the “Handmade in Italy” claim and that make unique the experience of Moesi’s products and lines.
With MOESI.COM, Moesi activates the information and representation Channel for international clients and partners. moesi.com is a channel dedicated…
PURISME: Cutting-Edge Design with a Distinct Personality
Newcomer PURISME makes a spectacular debut in the world of luxury design: Immediately after its first introduction, the PURISME Letter Opener, has been awarded the prestigious international Red Dot Design Award and earned a similarly prestigious place as an exhibit at the 21st Biennial of Industrial Design 2008 at Lubljana, chosen by an international jury from 421 entries.
The award-winning design uses the fascinating hi-tech material carbon to make a…
KUDOKE’s debut at BASELWORLD 2009
From 26th of March to 2nd of April 2009 the world watch and jewellery show in Basel, Switzerland, will take place. More than 2'000 exhibitors showcase their latest developments and innovations to an audience of more than 100'000 visitors from all over the world.
This year the young luxury watch brand KUDOKE will present its unique masterpieces for the first time at the show. You will find us in Hall 5.0,…
Personalisation: the trend on Valentine’s Day in 2009
Valentine symbols have changed since courtly love flourished in the High Middle Ages. By the late nineteenth century Valentine cards were popular. Today it is difficult to escape Valentine's kitsch. Remembering the tradition of expressing love through love notes FotoInsight puts the personal note back into Valentine.
Cambridge, 20 Jan 2009. -- FotoInsight, a leading independent digital photo service, is expanding its range of Valentine's photo gifts. “Love is a…
EDO Performance Teams Up With Cusco to Bring High Performance Parts from Japan
EDO Performance is pleased to announce our new role as an Importer and Master Distributor of Cusco® products. With this new relationship EDO will become Cusco distributor and installer in Southern California.
Cusco products will be made available to order via all our media outlets including through our website and at our retail locations. We feel this is an excellent addition to EDO’s superior quality product lines and are…
Welcome to Dreamland Reality Show Premiers this Monday on Peachtree TV
Waiting somewhere out there for a chance to become the next "superstar entertainer" is an undiscovered talent with the stamina, stage presence and style of today's chart topping artists. Thousands of wannabe stars battle for a spot in the music industry everyday. Atlanta has always been known as Black Hollywood but Welcome to Dreamland takes you inside that dream to see what it really takes to be successful.
This dynamic show…
LUST & GORE HARDWEAR AIMS TO ADD MORE METAL TO MUSIC'S BIGGEST NIGHT™
Phoenix, AZ —January 14, 2009— Celebrity Presenters and Performers at the 51st Annual GRAMMY® Awards will find some tough love in the form of Lust & Gore Hardwear's hardware-heavy military caps featured among the luxury gifts they'll receive during GRAMMY week. These weathered caps are hand-customized with studs, nails, screws, nuts, and chain, making them heavy on attitude. Lust & Gore Hardwear is excited to have the opportunity…
