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Sun, 19 May 2013 15:31:23 EDT Sun, 19 May 2013 15:31:23 EDT Conde Nast Internet Technology fpwwd2developers@condenast.com http://www.wwd.com/markets-news/ready-to-wear-sportswear/modern-renaissance-at-da-vincis-demons-6939660?src=rss/markets/20130518 Sat, 18 May 2013 08:29:00 EDT WWD.com markets http://www.wwd.com/markets-news/ready-to-wear-sportswear/modern-renaissance-at-da-vincis-demons-6939660?src=rss/markets/20130518 <p><img src=http://www.wwd.com/images/processed/wwd/2013/05/18/davincis-demons-starz/portrait/03-thumb/davincis-demons-starz01.jpg title='A visual from the Starz TV series "Davinci's Demons."' alt='A visual from the Starz TV series "Davinci's Demons."' /></p><p>Costume designer Annie Symons talks to WWD about her work for the Starz TV series, set in 15th-century Italy.</p> <a href=http://www.wwd.com/markets-news/ready-to-wear-sportswear/modern-renaissance-at-da-vincis-demons-6939660?src=rss/markets/ target=_blank>Continue reading...</a><p>Follow WWD on <a href="http://twitter.com/womensweardaily">Twitter</a> or become a fan on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/womensweardaily">Facebook</a>.</p> http://www.wwd.com/markets-news/ready-to-wear-sportswear/nautica-signs-license-for-eastern-europe-6937694?src=rss/markets/20130516 Thu, 16 May 2013 18:16:00 EDT WWD.com markets http://www.wwd.com/markets-news/ready-to-wear-sportswear/nautica-signs-license-for-eastern-europe-6937694?src=rss/markets/20130516 <p>The brand signed a licensing agreement for the distribution of its sportswear in Russia, Turkey, Ukraine, the Baltic States and the Turk Republics.</p> <a href=http://www.wwd.com/markets-news/ready-to-wear-sportswear/nautica-signs-license-for-eastern-europe-6937694?src=rss/markets/ target=_blank>Continue reading...</a><p>Follow WWD on <a href="http://twitter.com/womensweardaily">Twitter</a> or become a fan on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/womensweardaily">Facebook</a>.</p> http://www.wwd.com/markets-news/intimates-activewear/miss-america-by-catalina-tour-to-launch-at-wal-mart-6937165?src=rss/markets/20130516 Thu, 16 May 2013 15:19:00 EDT WWD.com markets http://www.wwd.com/markets-news/intimates-activewear/miss-america-by-catalina-tour-to-launch-at-wal-mart-6937165?src=rss/markets/20130516 <p><img src=http://www.wwd.com/images/processed/wwd/2013/05/17/portrait/03-thumb/catalina.jpg title='Ad for Miss America by Catalina collection.' alt='Ad for Miss America by Catalina collection.' /></p><p>The swimwear line is inspired by the 2013 Lifestyle and Fitness competition, and select styles from the January 2013 telecast of the Miss America pageant.</p> <a href=http://www.wwd.com/markets-news/intimates-activewear/miss-america-by-catalina-tour-to-launch-at-wal-mart-6937165?src=rss/markets/ target=_blank>Continue reading...</a><p>Follow WWD on <a href="http://twitter.com/womensweardaily">Twitter</a> or become a fan on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/womensweardaily">Facebook</a>.</p> http://www.wwd.com/markets-news/markets-features/boosting-made-in-new-york-6935626?src=rss/markets/20130516 Thu, 16 May 2013 12:05:00 EDT WWD.com markets http://www.wwd.com/markets-news/markets-features/boosting-made-in-new-york-6935626?src=rss/markets/20130516 <p>Beyond rezoning and launching a Made in NYC label, the eight-person group discussed in detail strategies that are working. </p> <a href=http://www.wwd.com/markets-news/markets-features/boosting-made-in-new-york-6935626?src=rss/markets/ target=_blank>Continue reading...</a><p>Follow WWD on <a href="http://twitter.com/womensweardaily">Twitter</a> or become a fan on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/womensweardaily">Facebook</a>.</p> http://www.wwd.com/markets-news/textiles/the-i-of-the-tiger-chinas-online-purchasing-holds-ferocious-potential-6934798?src=rss/markets/20130516 Thu, 16 May 2013 00:01:00 EDT WWD.com markets http://www.wwd.com/markets-news/textiles/the-i-of-the-tiger-chinas-online-purchasing-holds-ferocious-potential-6934798?src=rss/markets/20130516 <p><img src=http://www.wwd.com/images/processed/wwd/2012/04/02/cotton/portrait/03-thumb/cotton.jpg title='Cotton Incorporated' alt='Cotton Incorporated' /></p><p>E-commerce, especially via mobile devices, is one of the hottest avenues for doing business in China.</p> <a href=http://www.wwd.com/markets-news/textiles/the-i-of-the-tiger-chinas-online-purchasing-holds-ferocious-potential-6934798?src=rss/markets/ target=_blank>Continue reading...</a><p>Follow WWD on <a href="http://twitter.com/womensweardaily">Twitter</a> or become a fan on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/womensweardaily">Facebook</a>.</p> http://www.wwd.com/markets-news/designer-luxury/carolina-herreras-asian-push-6935134?src=rss/markets/20130515 Wed, 15 May 2013 20:35:00 EDT WWD.com markets http://www.wwd.com/markets-news/designer-luxury/carolina-herreras-asian-push-6935134?src=rss/markets/20130515 <p><img src=http://www.wwd.com/images/processed/wwd/2013/05/16/portrait/03-thumb/carolinaherrara.jpg title='Carolina Herrera and Caroline Brown at their boutique in Singapore.' alt='Carolina Herrera and Caroline Brown at their boutique in Singapore.' /></p><p>The designer is making a concerted push into the region with CH Carolina Herrera, her secondary line. </p> <a href=http://www.wwd.com/markets-news/designer-luxury/carolina-herreras-asian-push-6935134?src=rss/markets/ target=_blank>Continue reading...</a><p>Follow WWD on <a href="http://twitter.com/womensweardaily">Twitter</a> or become a fan on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/womensweardaily">Facebook</a>.</p> http://www.wwd.com/markets-news/textiles/group-seeks-ban-on-uzbekistan-cotton-imports-6935784?src=rss/markets/20130515 Wed, 15 May 2013 17:53:00 EDT WWD.com markets http://www.wwd.com/markets-news/textiles/group-seeks-ban-on-uzbekistan-cotton-imports-6935784?src=rss/markets/20130515 <p>The International Labor Rights Forum filed a formal complaint on Wednesday with U.S. Customs and Border Protection because of the country&#8217;s use of forced labor.</p> <a href=http://www.wwd.com/markets-news/textiles/group-seeks-ban-on-uzbekistan-cotton-imports-6935784?src=rss/markets/ target=_blank>Continue reading...</a><p>Follow WWD on <a href="http://twitter.com/womensweardaily">Twitter</a> or become a fan on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/womensweardaily">Facebook</a>.</p> http://www.wwd.com/markets-news/markets-features/paris-trade-shows-stand-united-6932936?src=rss/markets/20130515 Wed, 15 May 2013 00:01:00 EDT WWD.com markets http://www.wwd.com/markets-news/markets-features/paris-trade-shows-stand-united-6932936?src=rss/markets/20130515 <p><img src=http://www.wwd.com/images/processed/section_IIs/intl-trade-show/2013/05/paris/portrait/03-thumb/paris01.jpg title='The crowd at Paris Mode City. ' alt='The crowd at Paris Mode City. ' /></p><p>The Paris exhibitions are betting on a new time slot and innovations to fight sluggish sales in Europe.</p> <a href=http://www.wwd.com/markets-news/markets-features/paris-trade-shows-stand-united-6932936?src=rss/markets/ target=_blank>Continue reading...</a><p>Follow WWD on <a href="http://twitter.com/womensweardaily">Twitter</a> or become a fan on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/womensweardaily">Facebook</a>.</p> http://www.wwd.com/markets-news/markets-features/international-trade-shows-calendar-6933206?src=rss/markets/20130515 Wed, 15 May 2013 00:01:00 EDT WWD.com markets http://www.wwd.com/markets-news/markets-features/international-trade-shows-calendar-6933206?src=rss/markets/20130515 <p>Listings are accurate as of press time, but attendees are encouraged to confirm dates and locations.</p> <a href=http://www.wwd.com/markets-news/markets-features/international-trade-shows-calendar-6933206?src=rss/markets/ target=_blank>Continue reading...</a><p>Follow WWD on <a href="http://twitter.com/womensweardaily">Twitter</a> or become a fan on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/womensweardaily">Facebook</a>.</p> http://www.wwd.com/markets-news/markets-features/dealing-with-chinas-shifting-market-6932923?src=rss/markets/20130515 Wed, 15 May 2013 00:01:00 EDT WWD.com markets http://www.wwd.com/markets-news/markets-features/dealing-with-chinas-shifting-market-6932923?src=rss/markets/20130515 <p><img src=http://www.wwd.com/images/processed/section_IIs/intl-trade-show/2013/05/asia/portrait/03-thumb/asia01.jpg title='The Japan Pavilion at the Global Sourcing Fair.' alt='The Japan Pavilion at the Global Sourcing Fair.' /></p><p>Eastern fairs are reacting to global economic and political factors.</p> <a href=http://www.wwd.com/markets-news/markets-features/dealing-with-chinas-shifting-market-6932923?src=rss/markets/ target=_blank>Continue reading...</a><p>Follow WWD on <a href="http://twitter.com/womensweardaily">Twitter</a> or become a fan on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/womensweardaily">Facebook</a>.</p> http://www.wwd.com/markets-news/markets-features/slow-boat-to-recovery-in-europe-6932920?src=rss/markets/20130515 Wed, 15 May 2013 00:01:00 EDT WWD.com markets http://www.wwd.com/markets-news/markets-features/slow-boat-to-recovery-in-europe-6932920?src=rss/markets/20130515 <p><img src=http://www.wwd.com/images/processed/section_IIs/intl-trade-show/2013/05/pg-two/portrait/03-thumb/pg-two-01.jpg title='A look from Burberry Prorsum.' alt='A look from Burberry Prorsum.' /></p><p>Brands and trade show exhibitors are adapting to the prolonged economic crisis.</p> <a href=http://www.wwd.com/markets-news/markets-features/slow-boat-to-recovery-in-europe-6932920?src=rss/markets/ target=_blank>Continue reading...</a><p>Follow WWD on <a href="http://twitter.com/womensweardaily">Twitter</a> or become a fan on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/womensweardaily">Facebook</a>.</p> http://www.wwd.com/markets-news/markets-features/uk-fairs-battle-adversity-6932928?src=rss/markets/20130515 Wed, 15 May 2013 00:01:00 EDT WWD.com markets http://www.wwd.com/markets-news/markets-features/uk-fairs-battle-adversity-6932928?src=rss/markets/20130515 <p><img src=http://www.wwd.com/images/processed/section_IIs/intl-trade-show/2013/05/uk/portrait/03-thumb/uk01.jpg title='Shopping the Off Price show.' alt='Shopping the Off Price show.' /></p><p>The recession-weary country sees conditions improving in the second half.</p> <a href=http://www.wwd.com/markets-news/markets-features/uk-fairs-battle-adversity-6932928?src=rss/markets/ target=_blank>Continue reading...</a><p>Follow WWD on <a href="http://twitter.com/womensweardaily">Twitter</a> or become a fan on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/womensweardaily">Facebook</a>.</p> http://www.wwd.com/markets-news/markets-features/italy-banks-on-global-growth-6932933?src=rss/markets/20130515 Wed, 15 May 2013 00:01:00 EDT WWD.com markets http://www.wwd.com/markets-news/markets-features/italy-banks-on-global-growth-6932933?src=rss/markets/20130515 <p><img src=http://www.wwd.com/images/processed/section_IIs/intl-trade-show/2013/05/italy/portrait/03-thumb/italy01.jpg title='A trend area at Pitti Filati.' alt='A trend area at Pitti Filati.' /></p><p>Trade fair organizers see internet initiatives and customer service as key in tough times.</p> <a href=http://www.wwd.com/markets-news/markets-features/italy-banks-on-global-growth-6932933?src=rss/markets/ target=_blank>Continue reading...</a><p>Follow WWD on <a href="http://twitter.com/womensweardaily">Twitter</a> or become a fan on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/womensweardaily">Facebook</a>.</p> http://www.wwd.com/markets-news/markets-features/amid-concerns-germany-beefs-up-6932926?src=rss/markets/20130515 Wed, 15 May 2013 00:01:00 EDT WWD.com markets http://www.wwd.com/markets-news/markets-features/amid-concerns-germany-beefs-up-6932926?src=rss/markets/20130515 <p><img src=http://www.wwd.com/images/processed/section_IIs/intl-trade-show/2013/05/germany/portrait/03-thumb/germany01.jpg title='Premium' alt='Premium' /></p><p>Euro zone woes are weighing on the country&#8217;s normally solid exhibition scene. </p> <a href=http://www.wwd.com/markets-news/markets-features/amid-concerns-germany-beefs-up-6932926?src=rss/markets/ target=_blank>Continue reading...</a><p>Follow WWD on <a href="http://twitter.com/womensweardaily">Twitter</a> or become a fan on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/womensweardaily">Facebook</a>.</p> http://www.wwd.com/markets-news/ready-to-wear-sportswear/alice-olivia-in-deal-for-asian-expansion-6933976?src=rss/markets/20130514 Tue, 14 May 2013 21:28:00 EDT WWD.com markets http://www.wwd.com/markets-news/ready-to-wear-sportswear/alice-olivia-in-deal-for-asian-expansion-6933976?src=rss/markets/20130514 <p><img src=http://www.wwd.com/images/processed/wwd/2013/05/15/portrait/03-thumb/alice-and-olivia02.jpg title='An ad from the spring campaign.' alt='An ad from the spring campaign.' /></p><p>Having formed a strategic partnership with ImagineX, the brand plans to open 23 freestanding stores in the region over the next five years.</p> <a href=http://www.wwd.com/markets-news/ready-to-wear-sportswear/alice-olivia-in-deal-for-asian-expansion-6933976?src=rss/markets/ target=_blank>Continue reading...</a><p>Follow WWD on <a href="http://twitter.com/womensweardaily">Twitter</a> or become a fan on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/womensweardaily">Facebook</a>.</p> http://www.wwd.com/markets-news/denim/ag-adriano-goldschmied-upping-its-tops-output-6933276?src=rss/markets/20130514 Tue, 14 May 2013 16:13:00 EDT WWD.com markets http://www.wwd.com/markets-news/denim/ag-adriano-goldschmied-upping-its-tops-output-6933276?src=rss/markets/20130514 <p><img src=http://www.wwd.com/images/processed/wwd/2013/05/15/koos/portrait/03-thumb/koos01.jpg title='Samuel Ku and Mark Wiesmayr' alt='Samuel Ku and Mark Wiesmayr' /></p><p>Ksubi alumnus Mark Wiesmayr has been brought on board as the brand&#8217;s new design director.</p> <a href=http://www.wwd.com/markets-news/denim/ag-adriano-goldschmied-upping-its-tops-output-6933276?src=rss/markets/ target=_blank>Continue reading...</a><p>Follow WWD on <a href="http://twitter.com/womensweardaily">Twitter</a> or become a fan on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/womensweardaily">Facebook</a>.</p> http://www.wwd.com/markets-news/ready-to-wear-sportswear/hunter-bells-winning-designs-off-to-brisk-start-6932029?src=rss/markets/20130514 Tue, 14 May 2013 00:02:00 EDT WWD.com markets http://www.wwd.com/markets-news/ready-to-wear-sportswear/hunter-bells-winning-designs-off-to-brisk-start-6932029?src=rss/markets/20130514 <p><img src=http://www.wwd.com/images/processed/wwd/2013/05/14/hunter-bell/portrait-web/portrait/03-thumb/hunter-bell-portrait01.jpg title='Hunter Bell' alt='Hunter Bell' /></p><p>As the winner of "Fashion Star," the designer received $3 million worth of orders from Saks Fifth Avenue, Macy&#8217;s and Express.</p> <a href=http://www.wwd.com/markets-news/ready-to-wear-sportswear/hunter-bells-winning-designs-off-to-brisk-start-6932029?src=rss/markets/ target=_blank>Continue reading...</a><p>Follow WWD on <a href="http://twitter.com/womensweardaily">Twitter</a> or become a fan on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/womensweardaily">Facebook</a>.</p> http://www.wwd.com/markets-news/ready-to-wear-sportswear/ck-calvin-klein-to-be-rebranded-as-calvin-klein-platinum-label-6931537?src=rss/markets/20130513 Mon, 13 May 2013 18:06:00 EDT WWD.com markets http://www.wwd.com/markets-news/ready-to-wear-sportswear/ck-calvin-klein-to-be-rebranded-as-calvin-klein-platinum-label-6931537?src=rss/markets/20130513 <p><img src=http://www.wwd.com/images/processed/wwd/2012/07/09/memo-ck/portrait/03-thumb/memo-ck06.jpg title='Ck Calvin Klein will be re-branded.' alt='Ck Calvin Klein will be re-branded.' /></p><p>Move is part of a strategy to strengthen the global growth strategies for Calvin Klein across product categories and geographies.</p> <a href=http://www.wwd.com/markets-news/ready-to-wear-sportswear/ck-calvin-klein-to-be-rebranded-as-calvin-klein-platinum-label-6931537?src=rss/markets/ target=_blank>Continue reading...</a><p>Follow WWD on <a href="http://twitter.com/womensweardaily">Twitter</a> or become a fan on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/womensweardaily">Facebook</a>.</p> http://www.wwd.com/markets-news/markets-features/focus-on-higher-costs-at-china-sourcing-fair-6931093?src=rss/markets/20130513 Mon, 13 May 2013 17:33:00 EDT WWD.com markets http://www.wwd.com/markets-news/markets-features/focus-on-higher-costs-at-china-sourcing-fair-6931093?src=rss/markets/20130513 <p><img src=http://www.wwd.com/images/processed/wwd/2013/05/14/portrait/03-thumb/china-sourcing-fair01.jpg title='The China Sourcing Fair in Hong Kong featured 1,200 booths. ' alt='The China Sourcing Fair in Hong Kong featured 1,200 booths. ' /></p><p>Labor shifts in China changing Asian dynamic.</p> <a href=http://www.wwd.com/markets-news/markets-features/focus-on-higher-costs-at-china-sourcing-fair-6931093?src=rss/markets/ target=_blank>Continue reading...</a><p>Follow WWD on <a href="http://twitter.com/womensweardaily">Twitter</a> or become a fan on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/womensweardaily">Facebook</a>.</p> http://www.wwd.com/markets-news/designer-luxury/boosting-italian-brands-in-china-6930906?src=rss/markets/20130513 Mon, 13 May 2013 12:38:00 EDT WWD.com markets http://www.wwd.com/markets-news/designer-luxury/boosting-italian-brands-in-china-6930906?src=rss/markets/20130513 <p>A new effort is being made to take Italian fashions to China&#8217;s ballooning middle class.</p> <a href=http://www.wwd.com/markets-news/designer-luxury/boosting-italian-brands-in-china-6930906?src=rss/markets/ target=_blank>Continue reading...</a><p>Follow WWD on <a href="http://twitter.com/womensweardaily">Twitter</a> or become a fan on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/womensweardaily">Facebook</a>.</p>