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Designer Clothing News Archive18-Dec-2008
'Che' biofilm rousing, but not for long amid Cuba's shortages, poverty (Miami Herald) A clothing designer said she emerged from the nearly five-hour Havana debut of Steven Soderberg's film Che with an overwhelming sense of despair for the direction of her country.
Savvy State grad offers designer labels online (The News & Observer) Bryce Batts isn't so far out of college that she's forgotten what it's like to fall in love with a piece of Designer Clothing and not be able to afford it.
Rag bag mix 'n stitch (Minneapolis-St. Paul Star Tribune) Stylish DIY sewing and craft books come a thimble a dozen these days. The best we've seen in a while is "Born-Again Vintage" ($25, pottercraft.com ) by young designer Bridgett Artise.
Expect more clothing private labels in 2009 (The Arizona Republic) Apparel retailers are taking matters into their own hands: If designers don't give them what they believe their customers want, the stores are making it themselves and sewing their own labels inside.
Cycling News Roundup - 16 December 2008 (Daily Peloton) Rock Racing, Ballan rewarded, Mavic Service Course 2009, Revolution 22, Tour of Britain, Aero Cat, Safe Routes to School... Rock Racing continues, adds David Martin Velasco and Aaron Kemps The Rock Racing team will continue despite the fact that main sponsor designer clothing company Rock & Republic is affected by the economical crisis.
MUSIC NOTES (Richmond Times-Dispatch) Madonna turns 50 on Saturday, but age hasn't impeded her style. On her world tour, which launches later this month in Europe, Madonna will be dressed by French fashion designer Givenchy. So far, two "goth-inspired" outfits have been created for the "Sticky and Sweet" tour, which only comes as close as Philadelphia on Nov. 20. . . . Metallica will embark on its first U.S. tour in four years ...
Hirsch to Distribute RSK's Online Garment Designer (Impressions Magazine) Hirsch Intl. Corp. , Hauppauge, N.Y., recently partnered with RSK Tech , Dundee, Scotland, to distribute RSK NetShirt, a cutting-edge online garment design and e-commerce software. RSK NetShirt is ideal for the online purchase of personalized decorated apparel and small-order custom runs.
Living with less: How to shop in your own closet (The Charlotte Observer) (By Robin Cowie Nalepa, McClatchy Newspapers) COLUMBIA, S.C. _ Consumers tightening their proverbial belts are saving money by altering clothes already in their wardrobes and not stretching their budget with pricey purchases. Nick Nicolau, owner of Nick's Tailoring, has seen more people recycling their own clothing. "People go shopping in their own closets, with their own stuff," said Nicolau, ...
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