Steve Frous
Martine Falk Andersen
Robbie W
Ala Konturek
Luci Matheus
Calvin Klein Jeans introduces Fall 2010 for men and women to take sexy to a whole new level. This season, the collection is sexy with improved design engineered to enhance and maximize aesthetics in a sultry way.
Calvin Klein Jeans recently unveiled its global advertising campaign featuring supermodel Lara Stone exclusively in the Fall 2010 campaign. The Fall 2010 global print advertising campaign for women’s Calvin Klein Collection was shot by photographers Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott in Los Angeles, California and features Ms. Stone, in a stark, androgynous, black and white setting.
Following the successful introduction of Calvin Klein Jeans Body for Fall 2009 - a denim offering that is uniquely designed for a more contoured, shape enhancing fit – the brand has introduced an extension of the line for Fall 2010, X Denims - The new ultra skinny and narrow leg denims for men and women have been designed for a lean, slim silhouette. The collection offers a variety of fits and washes in the X Denim range with an addition and introduction of Jeggings & Denim Dresses.
Body Jeans will be introduced in the Fall 10 and will see hints of new washes. From light-weights to heavy-weights along with leather jackets, Fall ’10 witnesses a wide range of exciting Winter wear. The collection in shirts this fall is wider than before, with a wide range of checks & stripes. The solid stretch poplin shirts and denim shirts make a strong comeback which are going also featured in the campaign. Piquet polo has been introduced with styles & colors like never before. Tees for men see a deep variance from logo to graphics to shaded tees in basic as well as highlight colors.
Fits: A superior, stretch waistband body, and sits slightly lower on hips with new seaming and darts to control and sculpt. The new ultra skinny and narrow leg for men and women have been designed for a lean, slim silhouette. Contours to the waist for a more exaggerated, flattening fit, and the small back pockets have been strategically angled to lay flatter with a straighter, inverse scooped back yoke provides a form fitting feel. Body slimming; forward curved side seams align and push body in. Darts at knees and back elongate the body, while front and back center in-seams shape the calves and slim the hips.
Details: Rear pocket treatments for men incorporates a new gel compound that adheres to the denim and creates a three dimensional Omega. For women a new Omega stitched pocket, which has been hand sanded. Gold hardware can be found in the buttons, tone rivets, and front belt loop to compliment features.
New gold printed logo on the interior waistband, and inserted leather logo patch on back waistband, adds a fresh touch. Men’s jeans offered in J stitch button front fly with interior re-enforcement to enhance profile.
Fabrics: New clean technology stretch denim to retain shape for a smooth and slimmer look, even after repeated washingand wearing.
Color: This season offered in medium to dark indigo washes and black, with gold painted highlights throughout. For women colors available in light gilded, golden indigo, abraded black, and aged gold. For men colors in aged gold, light gilded, golden indigo and abraded black.
Calvin Klein, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Phillips-Van Heusen Corporation, is one of the leading fashion design and marketing studios in the world. It designs and markets women’s and men’s designer collection apparel and a range of other products that are manufactured and marketed through an extensive network of licensing agreements and other arrangements worldwide. Brands/lifestyles include Calvin Klein Collection, ck Calvin Klein, Calvin Klein, Calvin Klein Jeans, and Calvin Klein Underwear. Product lines under the various Calvin Klein brands include apparel, accessories, shoes, sleepwear, hosiery, socks, swimwear, belts, eyewear, watches, jewelry, coats, suits, fragrances, and cosmetics, as well as products for the home.
The 'Harry Potter' star - who first joined forces with the ethical clothing company when she designed a collection for them last year - revealed the line has expanded and now includes dresses, skirts and shirts made from hand-woven Fair Trade brushed fabric.
She explained: "Although I wasn't centrally involved in the design of this collection, I had great fun in helping People Tree select some gorgeous Fair Trade textiles, such as a dogtooth hand-woven check, cable knits, and the first Fair Trade hand-woven brushed checked fabric, which has been made into easy tulip skirts, dresses and shirts.
"There are even a few party dresses, such as the little black satin tulip dress which can be dressed up or down to suit any occasion."
The 20-year-old beauty - who has also fronted Burberry campaigns in the past - admitted she found visiting garment factories in Dhaka, Bangladesh, an "upsetting" experience.
She said: "I had some preconceived ideas but nothing prepared me for the reality. It was upsetting to see the conditions in which these people live, but I was incredibly moved by their spirit and friendliness in spite of such apparent adversity.
"Having seen the slums in Dhaka and the conditions in which these people live and work to produce 'fast fashion', I would say to those people that this is not the way we should be making clothes in the modern world."
Ladies footwear retailer Daphne International Holdings made net income of HK$190.04 million in the first six months of 2010, down by 27% year-on-year, the company reported August 25. The figure included a fair value loss on warrants of HK$136.36 million, according to the report. The company's total revenues expanded 15% year-on-year to HK$3.18 billion, with its Daphne brand generating HK$2.15 billion, the company's Shoebox brand contributing HK$592.15 million and revenue from the company's original equipment manufacturing customers increasing 31% year-on-year to HK$288.84 million, the report said.
By the end of June, the company had a total of 4,670 points-of-sale in mainland China, Hong Kong and Taiwan, according to the report. Earlier reports said the retailer plans to have a network of 10,000 stores by 2015.
he footwear market in China is projected to grow at a CAGR of around 10% during 2010-13 owing to intense competition with the arrival of international brands, says RNCOS in its latest report.
China’s presence in the world footwear business is pervasive as it had the largest share in the global production during 2009. This transformation and emergence of China at the forefront is largely due to its abundant resources of raw hides and skins, sound industrial chain and huge workforce. According to our research report “China Footwear Market Analysis”, China’s domestic footwear market is projected to grow at a CAGR of around 10% (value terms) during 2010-2013. The growth will be boosted by intense competition among international and domestic players and increasing brand awareness.
Our research has found that the sales of Chinese footwear in the international market have declined owing to anti-dumping duties imposed by many European countries. The trend may continue in the years to come, but the country’s large domestic market and low level of footwear consumption (around 2 pairs shoe per person annually in 2008) will provide vast untapped market to footwear companies. Besides, increasing online sales and aggressive marketing strategies adopted by the companies will fuel growth in the footwear market.
We have also found that with the expansion of footwear firms to the Middle East, Russia and ASEAN countries and rising domestic demand, the leather shoe production is projected to grow at a CAGR of around 7% during the forecast period. Growth in leather shoe production will be supplemented by demand from new markets. According to our report, the US is the biggest export destination, followed by the EU, ASEAN and Japan.
"hina Footwear Market Analysis” provides detailed overview of the footwear market trends in China with future projections till 2013. Our report provides information regarding footwear consumption, production, trade, regional hubs, growth prospects and competitive landscape including strength and weakness analysis of leading players. The report provides true picture of China’s footwear industry to help clients making prudent investment decision.
According to a survey, middle aged people and senior citizens actually care very much about their images rather than lose interest in apparels as imagined. In fact, they attach great importance to apparel quality. 88.19% of interviewees hope that there will be apparel brands for middle aged and senior citizens. 90.88% of interviewees think that shoppes for middle aged and senior citizens' apparels should be set up.
At present, there are lots of apparel shops for kids and young people. However, there are seldom apparel shops for middle aged and senior citizens.
What can be changed to meet the demands of middle aged and senior citizens? 32.5% of interviewees think that they are not satisfied with sizes. 32.56% of interviewees are not content with apparel styles. 32.56% of interviewees advise to lower the price. 2.32% of interviewees complain of the small number of shops.
What factors matter when these consumers shop apparels? 20.44 of interviewees think price matters. 19.17% choose style; 18.41% choose fabric; 20.35% choose color.
In terms of color, 81.30% of interviewees like dark colors; 17.95% prefer light colors; only 0.75% like bright colors.
What is their acceptable price for apparel ? 68.37% of interviewees think apparels of between 101 to 300 Yuan are acceptable.
Celebrate rough stock, paydirt and suburban American fashion with a refreshing new twist from Esprit’s Rodeo inspired collection. Resurrect the legendary fashion era with Esprit that reinterprets Rodeo fashion.
Women
edc by Esprit Rodeo inspired collection has graceful lines fit to every shape; with quirky detail each piece in itself is a contemporary fashion delight. New cargo styles matched with glamorous vintage looks, sophisticated used leather jackets, with sturdy laced boots worn open to give you the much talked about Heidi Montag look.
Oversized loop scarf, flannel shirt, long tank top, boyfriend jackets, cardigans, riveting tank tops and a fashion must have; the leather jacket will take you miles on the fashion circuit. To add a riveting touch to the signature look Esprit brings you the collection in basics: neutrals, grey shades and black accents and in ravishing teal, blue tones, red, berry tones. The look can be rounded off with trendy footwear courtesy of classic and vintage inspired edc shoes, as well as stylish edc accessories like simple yet exuberantly styled bags and belts.
Esprit Rodeo Inspired Women Casual is all about living it up in true Jane Fonda style; casual feminine, effortless and sophisticated. The styles are inspired by the beauty, timelessness and the spirit of Esprit. Down jackets and gilets, including new shapes, duffle coats, pea coats and feminine trench coats is a real winner. Faux leather jackets, including suede and lambskin effects single blazers in classic materials such as tweed, herringbone, glen check and houndstooth check adds an influencial touch for a revamped Westside glamorous look.
Pull this off with basic feminine shirts, denim blouses teemed with a jersey and checked wool jackets to create clothing with a lighter than air feeling for a woman with a bit of edge. The garments is made of cord, bouclé, flannel, classic and washed wool effects, denim in authentic looks with velvet finish for an absolute wardrobe nirvana.
Esprit Rodeo inspired Women’s Collection emphasises on high style and intricate dressing. Slim-line, figure-hugging and draped styles and oversized off-shoulder silhouettes cardigans and sweaters should be part of the ensemble. They come in novel, soft knits, military-inspired, with visible zip details and in ‘O’ shapes with knitted sleeves, super-light, padded down styles with XXL collar that rocked the 50’s. Wear Blazers and jerseys with accentuated shoulder constructions for a bolder look. Accentuate your hourglass figure with wide belts with chain details brought in to the waist along with party dresses.
This collection comes in basics like black, white and neutrals and beautiful highlights like gemstone tones, smoky frosty pastels. They also come in metallic grey and copper shades adding a touch of modern sensibilities. Team it up with silk satins scarves and neckerchiefs and bags made from luxurious Morocco leather and hats to complete the look.
Men
The look of the edc Rodeo inspired men’s collection range brings back Fonz and motorcycle fashion.
Make your statement with leather jackets, blazers and coats. Esprit does it right with trousers, coats, jackets and shirts. Team your denim shirts, chinos, and twill trousers, denims in skinny or loose fit. Do your style right with jackets with leather and wax looks, flannel, denim, twill and jacquard that comes in soft natural tones, grey, black dark brights, red and wintery blue tones. Experiment with edc that comes in traditional materials with new appeal like houndstooth, herringbone, checks and tweeds; also mystic prints with watercolour effects. Each garment has a catchy natural vintage character that will up your league.
Esprit Rodeo inspired Men’s Casual is all about chic everyday styles with smart, eye-catching pieces. Be sophisticated, flexible and casual at any time of the day. Carry off a white shirt with washed jeans teemed with boots and a hat for a classic relaxed look. The used-look chinos and solid boots or subtle trench coat made from strong twill or sharp-looking down parka with hidden top stitching makes an authentic hunky statement.
Jackets and shirts in authentic denim washes fitted blazer in washed wool styles and new cropped shapes, field jackets and sharp-looking down jackets and trench coats in nylon, alpaca und mohair styles make for exceptional sophisticated wardrobe. Esprit Men’s casual come in neutrals, grey, black, five to ten monthly clay-like colours – for example from the red range.
The Esprit Men Rodeo inspired Collection is the stylish new reinterpretation of old classics. Wear that white shirt and tie uncompromisingly styled with cord trousers, shirt, tie and sports jacket casually paired with coat for practical yet stylish look. Classic conservative Black suit teamed with a moderately slim fit trouser made from raw denim and a sports jacket for rugged sophistication.
Also a must have is the shortened coat shapes, military jackets, smart down styles and parkas. Grab the best leather jackets and sports jacket also do not forget to adorn a hat and sport rodeo fashion in true Clint Eastwood style. The collection comes in basics: black, grey, white, brown and navy. Also in highlights: blue shades, aqua tones, Bordeaux impressions and natural shades such as burnt orange.
Esprit is an international youthful lifestyle brand offering smart, affordable luxury and bringing newness and style to life with an entirely new collection every month. The Brand offers 12 product lines encompassing women’s wear, men’s wear, kid’s wear, edc youth as well as shoes and accessories through over 640 directly managed retail stores and over 12,000 wholesale points-of-sale worldwide, occupying over 817,000 square metres directly managed retail space in more than 40 countries.
At a recent launch of a new denim range for women, Levi Strauss India, Marketing Director, Shumone Chatterjee said that the brand may consider hiking its product prices if cotton prices continue to surge.
He said, “Cotton prices and in turn production costs are going up, due to which we may have to go in for a price revision, but at any stage we will not make compromises on the quality of the product range”.
Levi's launched a new line of custom fit jeans, Levi's Curve ID, made to fit the curve of a woman’s body. At a press conference, the brand showcased the Levi's Curve ID fit system as part of the India leg of the global launch.
John Anderson, President and CEO of Levi Strauss & Co said, “India is one of the top 18 focused markets for Levis and it will be among the top 10 ten markets in the next five years, since it is one of the fastest growing market for us”.
Commenting on the Equated Monthly Installment (EMI) initiative launched by the company last year, Anderson said that it is an innovative scheme, launched especially for the Indian market and since it is doing very well, they will continue it.
Possessing a design philosophy that portrays understated luxury and glamour, designer duo Kapil and Monika Arora began their journey by establishing a fashion retail store in New Delhi, with the eventuality of their own fashion label ''Kapil & Monika''.
Crafting consistent designs and rendering each silhouette with extremely fine quality, the duo have reason to present their new bridal couture and indo-western collection in grand style at the Kolkatta Couture Week starting 10th - 13th September.
Currently retailing out of the fashion store Kimaya, Kapil and Monika have dressed the whose who of tinsel town, right from Karisma Kapoor, Diana Hayden, Mahie Gill to Prachi desai. No wonder then that the enterprising designers have built themselves loyal clientele based out of Mumbai, New Delhi, Dubai, London and Canada.
For Kapil& Monika, femininity forms the essence of their label with styles that suggest elegance and modernity, along with strong emphasis on fabric, cut & colour.
The designer's collection comprises of richly embellished lehengas, sarees, cocktail gowns and tunics in a medley of pinks, beige, mauve, reds, black, blues and whites. Most outfits are easy to drape, with fabrics ranging extensively from velvet, brocade and chandelier net, creating an absolutely mesmerizing effect. Embroideries in contemporary patterns and embellishments in Swarvoskis and stones lend the garments a magnetic, alluring feel. With each ensemble designed, Kapil & Monika endeavour to go beyond the realm of convention and produce an effect that is simply dazzling.
The Austrian traditional costumes fair "Tracht & Country" for spring and summer 2011 was held from August 27 to 29 in the Exhibition Center of Salzburg, a famous city in northern Austria.
In total 177 exhibitors of the Alps region participated in the exhibition, of which 72 exhibitors were domestic and 105 exhibitors were foreign.
The national costume fair was held for the domestic and foreign exhibitors to display their latest design, improvement and innovation in the traditional costume of Alps area.
After a long practice in production and life, people of the Alps area have formed its own style of national costume with distinct geographical features. A standard suit of male traditional clothing in Alps area usually consists of dark woolen coat, white shirt, leather pant and thick stockings, which looks rustic and resolute.
While a suit of standard traditional clothing for local female is composed of shirt with wide sleeves and low collar and high waist skirt with an apron outside in bright colors, making female more gentle and kind in appearances.
Despite of the increasing cultural exchanges among nations over the world and a tremendous impact of the foreign culture on the local culture, the residents of Alps region are still proud of their traditional costume, which remains welcome there.
Christian Kauer, an exhibitor from Germany told the reporter, one of the important reasons that the traditional costumes remain popular in Alps area is due to the respect to their traditional culture.
Not only the elderly people, but also young people love to wear traditional costumes. Especially in mountainous areas, ethnic clothing is essential part of local residents' dress, he said.
However, to a certain extent, the process of increasing globalization also has been forming pressure on the continuation and development of traditional ethnic clothing of Alps region.
As a result, the traditional costume of Alps region is kept adding more fashion features and improving its design, material, decoration, which looks more modern in addition to maintaining its basic style.
Over the recent years, the traditional costume of Alps region has been showing more "fashional." Meanwhile, the modern fashion also reflects the traditional costume elements.
The thick, heavy and trim traditional costume and the light, soft and close-fitting modern clothing are blended into one unit. Such traditional costumes full of fashion sense are also loved by local young people.
The traditional costume exhibition in Salzburg, Austria, which is held twice a year, offers the exhibitors with an opportunity to display their items and exchange views with each other. It is also considered as a platform for the continuity and development in traditional costumes of Alps region.
Sourcing garments went through an extraordinary roller-coaster between 2005 and 2009.
Demand boomed for many manufacturing countries. Rules about duty and quotas changed bewilderingly often. Countries' relative competitiveness changed frequently. Retailers' and brands' demands changed, the very process of sourcing began to be outsourced and consumer requirements, in fashion, quality and ethical compliance were in constant flux.
Then came the recession. It devastated many businesses, but as its savagery diminishes, many brands, retailers and manufacturers are in better competitive shape than they were before the recession hit.
So are some manufacturing countries - but others are in worse relative shape, especially those close to the EU and US.
The World in 2012 reviews what has happened to the world apparel industry between 2007 and 2009.
It looks at the underlying changes in the consumer and commercial environments. It analyses the effect of these changes on the apparel exports of the leading 90 garment exporting countries, and it predicts those countries' likely performances between 2010 and 2012.
Who should read The World in 2012
The World in 2012 is indispensable reading for:
- Clothing retailers
- Apparel Brands
- Clothing manufacturers throughout the world
- Fabric, yarn and trim suppliers to the apparel industry
- Commentators and academics
For more information please click on:
http://www.researchandmarkets.com/product/aa128b/the_world_of_apparel_sourcing_20102012
Title Index:
A. THE WORLD FROM 2007-2009
i. The Retail Background in 2008
ii. Retailing in 2009
iii. The effect on garment supplying countries
iv. Garment supplying countries: economic influences
v. Mid-2009: net effect on garment suppliers
vi. Garment supplying countries: What's not happening
vii. Garment supplying countries: What IS happening
viii. Garment supplying countries: key political issues
B. KEY INFLUENCES ON HOW THE CURRENT POSITION HAS COME ABOUT
i. How quotas were abolished and why China was different
ii. China's post-quota history, buyers' attitudes and effect on competitors
iii. Other competitive countries
iv. Price and market share
v. Price and labour costs
vi. Duty-free access.
vii. Fabric Availability
viii. Fast Fashion and Continuous Flow Merchandising
ix. Trade Rules
x. Compliance issues.
xi. Key structural changes in the world garment industry
C. SOURCING STRATEGIES
i. Buyers' attitudes to regions
ii. Sourcing vs procurement
iii. Ethical sourcing
iv. The need for speed
v. Outsourcing sourcing
vi. Conclusions for where buyers want to buy
D. KEY SUPPLIER COUNTRY DATA
i. Wages
ii. Major garment prices
iii. Raw material availability
E.KEY FORECASTS: 2010-2012
i. Forecasting method
ii. Purchasing Assumptions: % change on previous yr
F.FORECASTS BY SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
i. Volumes 2008-2012 (mn pieces) for:
Albania
Algeria
Argentina
Armenia
Australia
Bangladesh
Belarus
Bolivia
Bosnia
Botswana
Brazil
Brunei
Bulgaria
Burma
Cambodia
Canada
Chile
China
Colombia
Costa Rica
Croatia
Cyprus
Czech Republic
Dominican Republic
Ecuador
Egypt
El Salvador
Estonia
Ethiopia
EU-15
Georgia
Guatemala
Haiti
Honduras
Hong Kong
Hungary
Iceland
India
Indonesia
Iran
Israel
Jamaica
Japan
Jordan
Kenya
Laos
Latvia
Lebanon
Lesotho
Lithuania
Macao
Macedonia
Madagascar
Malawi
Malaysia
Malta
Mauritius
Mexico
Moldova
Mongolia
Morocco
Nepal
New Zealand
Nicaragua
North Korea
Pakistan
Peru
Philippines
Poland
Romania
Russia
Serbia
Singapore
Slovakia
Slovenia
South Africa
South Korea
Sri Lanka
Swaziland
Switz
Syria
Taiwan
Tanzania
Thailand
Total
Total Americas
Total Asia
Total Europe
Total non-EU Europe neighbours
Total SS Africa
Tunisia
Turkey
Turkmenistan
UAE
Uganda
Ukraine
USA
Uzbekistan
Vietnam
