Designer piracy takes stage at New York Fashion Week (AFP)

AFP - As their eye-catching creations come under the bright lights of New York's Spring-Summer 2011 Fashion Week, the fight Thursday for designers' intellectual property rights is also turning some heads.

"Project Runway" keeps NY fashion week guessing (Reuters)

Reuters - Ten "Project Runway" designers -- seven decoys and three finalists -- unveiled their collections on Thursday, leaving the audience at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week guessing which was real and which wasn't.

Recession creates new trend in fashion shopping (Reuters)

Reuters - The U.S. recession has changed how people shop for fashion, with an eye for special pieces rather than trusty wardrobe basics, and top retail buyers say this trend is likely to last beyond an economic recovery.

Jimmy Johnson on life on 'Survivor: Nicaragua:' no hair, no sleep, and no clothes

Get ready to see football coaching superstar Jimmy Johnson in his underwear. Johnson, 67, says he spent a lot of time on "Survivor: Nicaragua" in his undies because he got tired of being in his wet, smelly clothes. He also...

NY Fashion Week opens at new venue uptown (AP)

AP - New York Fashion Week brought its cutting-edge style uptown on Thursday, opening its spring-collection previews in a new location on the campus of Lincoln Center.

Phyllis vintage clothing in Easton to supply wardrobe for Gettysburg historical reenactment

The vintage store will feature 1940s clothing for the month of September.

Clothes dryer catches house on fire

Units from both Altus fire stations responded to a fire call at 715 W. Corbin at 9:20 p.m. Wednesday after a clothes dryer caught on fire. The dryer is shown in the back yard of the residence, abov...

Jessica Simpson is `Project Runway' finale judge (AP)

AP - Jessica Simpson took her seat as guest judge at Thursday's "Project Runway" show at New York Fashion Week in a super-short, sparkly silver minidress, but she had nothing on the models, who wore an extraordinary number of hot pants.

Rihanna ditches her clothes for the cover of her new single

Rihanna has ditched her clothes for the cover of her new single.

Designer clothing store goes into administration

Independent retailers have been warned of difficult times ahead after high-end Belfast clothing store Carter was placed into administration. Related Stories Anglo hit with loan ban over toxic debts Energy watchdog powers £210m of savings for Ulster consumers Staff face job losses after Connaught collapse Pension pots getting larger for top bosses Thorntons revamps range in fight to reverse ...

Innovative online Female Shopper offers an extensive variety of Jaeger Clothes

Being the unquestionable, superior connoisseurs of clothes shopping, women have gained every right to be particularly fussy when making a purchase. Women, unlike the majority of men, are born with a clothing nouse, meaning many are uncontented until they come across their beloved item. It is for such reason that clothes shopping on the web throws up numerous pitfalls, notably, the inability of ...

Low Levels Of Formaldehyde In Clothing Unlikely To Pose Health Risk

The formaldehyde added to fabrics to keep clothing looking fresh and wrinkle-free is unlikely to pose a health risk to consumers, according to an article in the current issue of Chemical & Engineering News (C&EN), ACS' weekly newsmagazine.C&EN Senior Correspondent David J. Hanson notes that manufacturers have added formaldehyde to fabrics for almost a hundred years to make fabrics ...

New York Fashion Week kicks off in new digs (AFP)

AFP - Designers from around the world start unveiling their creations Thursday at New York's Spring-Summer 2011 Fashion Week, held for the first time at the city's prestigious Lincoln Center.

Formaldehyde in clothing leads to health risk: Report

The formaldehyde added to fabrics to keep clothing looking fresh and wrinkle-free is unlikely to pose a health risk to consumers, according to an article in the current issue of Chemical & Engineering News (C&EN), ACS' weekly newsmagazine.

Recycled clothing boutique to close

By: Jennifer Bissell Used clothing store Everyday People in Dinkytown will close Sept. 28 after 13 years of operation. Liza Youngscap and Kitty Van Hofwegan, the two sisters who own the store and two others in Uptown and St. Paul, said that while they had a good run between 2000 and 2004, sales since then have steadily declined. “We’ve noticed that our two other locations have done a lot better ...

Clothes Closet still hurting

Mickey Gear of Jacksonville’s Clothes Closet said she and her ministry of giving free clothing to those in need — especially Jacksonville’s school children — have a lot to be grateful for.

Clothing bank holds sale until Sept. 16

MANCHESTER TWP.-- The Northeastern Clothing Bank will hold a quarter sale until Sept. 16. All summer items will be included in the sale.

Clothes To Kids Needs Boy's Pants, Young Men's Jeans, and Volunteers

Clothes To Kids (CTK) has a critical need for boy's shorts/pants and young men's jeans at the St. Petersburg and Clearwater stores. CTK provides school wardrobes for 300-350 low-income, school-age children in Pinellas County every week!

Hong Kong model arrested after Nevada desert event (AP)

AP - A Hong Kong fashion model was busted on felony drug charges at the Burning Man counterculture festival in Nevada and crashed her rented motor home into Reno's landmark arch the next day, authorities said Wednesday.

Clothes for the family may be found at Finderz Keeperz

Christina Izzo likes to help people save money. A "people person" with a gift for retail sales, Mrs. Izzo has found her niche in consignment resale.

Clothing retailer Le Chateau second-quarter profit rises to $8.2M from $7.8M

MONTREAL - Clothing retailer Le Chateau Inc. (TSX:CTU.A) reported Wednesday a second-quarter profit of $8.2 million, up from year-ago net earnings

Valentino Retrospective Sweeps into Australia (ARTINFO)

ARTINFO - With Fashion Week fast approaching, a grateful look to the golden age of couture, when clothing design approached the realm of art, seems to be merited. Thankfully, it is readily available at the Brisbane’s Queensland Gallery of Modern Art, which is hosting "Valentino, Retrospective: Past/Present/Future" until November 14. Developed by curator Pamela Golbin from the Musée des Arts Décoratifs in Paris, the show highlights 100 ensembles, celebrating the past half-century of garb by the Italian fashion house.

Boys' shorts, pants and jeans donations needed at Clothes to Kids

Clothes to Kids , a non-profit clothing donation store for school-aged children, reports it is in need of boys' shorts and pants and young men's jeans at its St. Petersburg and Clearwater stores. The clothes help attire Pinellas County's neediest students free of charge. To donate, drop off new or gently used items between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday at 1059 N. Hercules Ave. in ...

Downtown Atlanta clothing store wrecked by smash-and-grab burglars

Downtown clothing store wrecked by smash-and-grab burglars

Carter Clothing in administration

One of Belfast's most upmarket clothing retailers, Carter Clothing, is placed into administration.

In Choo and Payless, models launch fashion events (AP)

AP - A fashion show built around the landmark fountain of Lincoln Center brought celebrities, fashion designers and some ordinary New Yorkers to their feet Tuesday night.

Phillips-Van Heusen 2Q results top outlook (AP)

AP - Clothing maker Philips-Van Heusen Corp. on Tuesday posted a fiscal second-quarter loss as hefty costs linked to restructuring and the acquisition of the Tommy Hilfiger brand offset a surge in revenue. But adjusted results and the company's full-year outlook topped Wall Street expectations, sending shares up in aftermarket trading.

Police: Clothes helped identify suspect in fatal cafeteria shooting

Knoxville police said Tuesday that community tips about the clothes he wore helped them identify Michael Chesney, 54, as a suspect in a fatal shooting at a cafeteria last week.

Dolce & Gabbana play simple life for drink debut (Reuters)

Reuters - Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana are probably the most glamorous Italian fashion designer partnership, but nothing can be sweeter for them than a chat with an old friend.

Money, clothes given to poor people in UAE

Abu Dhabi, Sep 7 : Thousands of underprivileged people in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are being given money and new clothes to help them celebrate Eid Al-Fitr in a proper manner, officials said.

Modern Etiquette: What they see is what you get (Reuters)

Reuters - (Mary Mitchell has written several books on the subject of etiquette, including "The Complete Idiot's Guide to Etiquette" and "Class Acts." She is also the founder of executive training consultancy The Mitchell Organization with the website http://www.themitchell.org. The opinions expressed are her own.)

War photographer Pellegrin takes a shot at fashion (Reuters)

Reuters - Award winning photographer Paolo Pellegrin has documented many of the world's danger zones from Lebanon to Kosovo and Rwanda to Haiti.

Go vintage UK's Prince Charles tells Vogue readers (Reuters)

Reuters - Prince Charles, Britain's heir-to-throne, has a woolly idea or two about how vintage clothes, recycling and the fashion industry can help protect the planet.

Lanvin is H&M's newest partner (AP)

AP - Lanvin will be the next high-fashion house to become a partner of fast-fashion retailer H&M.

Taiwan targeting China's fashion market (AP)

AP - Once known around the world for its cheap garment exports, Taiwan is now seeking to leverage a new opening to the China market to make its mark on the Asian fashion stage.

An Emmy Awards to Remember (Fashion Wire Daily)

Fashion Wire Daily - They danced, they sang and host Jimmy Fallon killed it at the 62nd Primetime Emmy Awards held Sunday, Aug. 29, at the Nokia Theater in downtown Los Angeles.

Stars do sunset shades on Emmys red carpet (AP)

AP - A late-summer sunset with vibrant purple, red and blue gowns dominated the horizon at the 62nd Emmy Awards in Los Angeles. One-shoulder silhouettes, updos and bold jewelry also were big trends.

Liberty boss to head high-end Chloe fashion label (AFP)

AFP - Geoffroy de La Bourdonnaye, former head of London's Liberty, is taking the helm as new CEO of high-end fashion house Chloe, part of the Swiss luxury empire Richemont, the company said Friday.

Prada Japan hits back at ex-employee over harassment lawsuit (AFP)

AFP - The Japanese unit of Italian fashion house Prada has launched a countersuit claiming defamation against a former employee who is suing the company for alleged sexual harassment and unfair dismissal.