Category Archives: Apparel & Fashion

Balluun Introduces New Social Business Platform To Empower Fashion Designers To Create Impact For Their Brands And Businesses

Leading up to the 2012 MAGIC show, social business upstart, Balluun, today announced its patent-pending technology platform for emerging fashion designers and the wholesale marketplace. On the same day, Balluun announced a new advisory board member, fashion maverick, Nicole Miller. “We are so honored and excited to be able to tap such a visionary innovator and designer to add to our distinguished group of advisors,” said Peter Koch, CEO of Balluun. “She will bring an invaluable perspective, aesthetic eye and reality check to our overall effort.”

Balluun is the future of commerce for fashion, as we know it. Fashion designers who are Balluun members can easily upload their collections on Balluun’s website prior to the show and take advantage of Balluun’s mobile app to display specifications of their lines and conduct transactions with buyers online at the show.

Balluun’s focus is the world of fashion and redefining how fashion is accessed, experienced, shared, purchased and sold in the real and digital worlds. Some of Balluun’s primary features and benefits include:
– Balluun provides the ability for sellers to share product updates and entire collections and for buyers to view and discover new designs and track product trends.

– Balluun enables buyers to communicate directly with the sellers before, during and after creating a purchase order.

– Balluun accommodates all terms and forms of payment traditionally found in the fashion industry.

– Balluun records all of the information for the seller and the buyer, and all order information is maintained online for easy reference anytime, anywhere.

“Balluun is truly game-changing for young fashion designers who want to create impact with their brands and build businesses within an increasingly competitive climate.” said Peter Koch, CEO of Balluun. “With the continued evolution of the internet, the cloud and social networking, Balluun has been able to develop transformative ways to do business.”
Brief Balluun Product Snapshot

Visually Rich Marketplace To Show & Share Collections- Balluun provides a robust platform on which designers/manufacturers can sell their products and independent retailers can shop for products in a visually rich digital environment. Social Business Community All Your Own- Balluun’s platform is optimized for ongoing social inter-action and like an in-person interaction, people communicate with one another back and forth while purchasing goods. Balluun accomplishes this and deploys technology to thread the communication exchange throughout a transaction. The Paperless Office- Balluun enables designers, retailers and manufacturers the ability to search products by price and style, review line sheets and collections, create and pay purchase orders online. Balluun provides a hassle-free digital option from paper-based lookbooks/catalogs, business cards and order forms in a social business solution.

About Balluun
Balluun’s mission is to empower fashion designers by lowering barriers to entry for emerging designers to launch their brand, sell their products to buyers and connect them online to create long-term relationships and healthy businesses. Balluun redefines a whole new way of conducting business by leveraging its roots in the information technology world (Cisco), commerce marketplace (eBay) and banking (UBS). The company has built a patent-pending social business platform dedicated to the unique needs of the fashion industry. With a guiding philosophy of connecting everyone and helping everyone to grow, Balluun is a company that is re-imagining how fashion businesses are created and managed with a technology-driven social business model. For more information and to sign up on Balluun, please visit: www.balluun.com.

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Contact Details: Tricia Chan, Public Group, LLC
95 Morton Street, Main Flr.
New York, NY 10014
Tele: 917.239.0642
triciachan8@gmail.com
www.balluun.com

Celebrate Everything Red, White and Blue with the Latest HUF Clothing at the 5 Pointz Online Store

5 Pointz is a leading UK supplier of urban clothing and accessories from the biggest and best names in the street industry; providing a range of brand new lines to UK fans at competitive prices.

The Red, White & Blue Pack from US brand HUF Clothing was originally released to commemorate American Independence Day, but since us Brits have just as much reason to celebrate the red, white and blue this month, there couldn’t be a better time to grab these great looking pieces from the 5 Pointz store.

From t shirts and a choice of socks to 5 Panel caps, the latest release from HUF Clothing look great together or as part of any patriotic street wear ensemble.

Celebrate a great summer of sporting events with the classic 10K t shirt by HUF. Available in heather grey or black, the 10K tee features a screen print of a three colour HUF logo with horizontal lines running through it.

The HUF Plantlife socks come is blue with red and white marijuana leaf patterning. The HUF Fuck It socks are available in a choice of black or white, with a ‘Fuck It’ jacquard pattern around the ankle complete with stars and stripes detailing. Both sock designs feature double lining on the heel and toe.

Finally, the HUF 10K Volley 5 Panel cap features the same italic red, white and blue logo as the 10K t shirt, along with painted metal eyelets and woven logo label sewn into the back. Made from 100% cotton, the back of the cap features an adjustable nylon strap with plastic clip.

Choose any or all of these fantastic new HUF releases and champion the red, white and blue this summer, wherever it takes you.

Visit the 5 Pointz online store, today, and discover the latest HUF clothing and more, from all of the most important labels in the urban fashion industry.

Contact Details: 18 Nelson Street
Bristol
BS1 2LE
0117 945 0555
info@5pointz.co.uk

PMPL at the Japan Fashion Week’s Initiative

Pradhan Mercantile Pvt Ltd (PMPL) will feature prominently at the JFW International Fashion Fair from July 18 – 20, in Tokyo, Japan.

Bangalore, India, July 18th, 2012 — Pradhan Mercantile Pvt Ltd (PMPL) will feature prominently at the JFW International Fashion Fair from July 18 – 20, in Tokyo, Japan.

LOCATION:
Connect with PMPL this JFW-IFF at Booth F-098.

About PMPL:
PMPL ( http://www.pmplgroup.com ) is a leading Indian manufacturer of quality readymade apparel, with a focus on manufacturing Children’s Wear. Located in Bangalore, India, PMPL has 4 state-of-the-art facilities that houses 1,000 machines with an installed capacity of 4 million pieces per annum.

PMPL has a reliable supply and delivery record, and has forged many strong partnerships with prominent international retail chains. The company’s largest customer is based in France.

PMPL ( http://www.pmplgroup.com ) balances volume with detail, provides a wide product range, and is counted among those suppliers that deliver mixed sets and stories. Their products include woven and knitted garments for babies and children, and woven shirts for men. These products are worked from a large range of fabrics including poplin, voil, cambric, corduroy, twill, jersey and rib in dyed, yarn dyed and printed.

PMPL guarantees quality with state-of-the-art technology and an adherence to the highest industry standards. Skilled manpower combines with superior technology to focus on detail, and deliver on time.

A customer of PMPL says:
“Your company is very professional. You understand our needs and always do your best to give us the best quality and respect the shipment dates. Over the years, you have been able to improve your work to set up a real partnership between us. I am very confident working with you.”

From a supplier:
“Our company has dealt with M/s. Pradhan Mercantile Pvt. Ltd., for over 16 years. They are young entrepreneurs: hard-working, enthusiastic and enterprising, committed to serious business and growth.”

An agent’s view:
“From the beginning they have built a very serious and professional organisation based on European standards. Their garment manufacturing, washing skills, and their Quality Control process guarantees a great level of service. They always try to improve their logistics and customer support using the latest technology. They are the perfect contact for a long-term partnership.”

About JFW-IFF:
The JFW International Fashion Fair is Japan’s largest fashion trade show, and a Japan Fashion Week Initiative. Exhibitors from around the world display their collections and network with other industry movers to expand their businesses. About 750 companies will exhibit their products at this trade show, and it is estimated that about 27,000 people will attend. This fair is not open to students or the general public.

Press & Media Contact:
Mr. Jamal Pradhan
Pradhan Mercantile Pvt Ltd (PMPL)
Bangalore, India
Mobile (Japan): +818044570592
Mobile (India): +919844310045
jamal@pmplgroup.com
http://www.pmplgroup.com

Style+Life+Fashion, the Newest High Fashion Blog in Maryland

Maryland fashion stylist, beauty expert and blogger Kimberly West has launched Style+Life+Fashion (http://stylelifefashion.com) which will bring together all facets of high fashion, lifestyle, and personal styling. Style+Life+Fashion will publish numerous articles for women of all ages and walks of life in order to share information that will help readers in achieving their desired level of style, personal wellness and life happiness. Kimberly being a personal stylist and wardrobe consultant, Style+Life+Fashion will also serve as a platform to highlight the success and look of Kimberly’s clients, as well as to share ideas on personal style.

Style+Life+Fashion will be one of Maryland’s first international high fashion blogs and will help further cement the relevance of Maryland’s rapidly growing fashion scene and industry. Over the last few years, Maryland has produced high visibility events such as Baltimore Fashion Week, and most recently the Fashion Awards Maryland. Style+Life+Fashion will be one more avenue that will allow the expansion of the Baltimore based fashion scene. For more information, visit http://stylelifefashion.com/info/

Style+Life+Fashion is the brainchild of Kimberly West, an image consultant, fashion stylist and beauty expert. Although Kim started blogging as a hobby due to her love for Fashion, she quickly gained a loyal following as a respected industry expert and contributor for numerous fashion websites. A Fashion Educator by trade, Kim seeks to provide the latest trends as well as educate consumers about all aspects of fashion. Kim has done fashion interviews with well known industry experts such as Julie Weiss, Clinton Kelly, Gianni Rich, and Darius Gibbs. She has also collaborated with Glamour Magazine, Harper’s Bazaar, and Macy’s, and worked to stream digital content and video for New York Fashion Week 2010. Kim holds B.S. and M.S. degrees in Fashion Merchandising and Design from Alabama A&M University.

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The Biggest Chinese Market Now Within Your Reach with OrdersMax for Taobao

A new site has been released for the shopping enthusiasts worldwide: www.ordersmax.com which is in fact a Taobao agent. Taobao is the name of the largest market of Chinese products, which covers any desired shopping category. Its value is particularly noticed through its Clothing, Shoes, and Accessories categories also largely featured by this fresh release, which are drawing the attention of business owners worldwide.

The long-awaited Taobao intermediate website was structured to show relevant categories – not only based on the nature and utility of products, but also on their popularity. The most popular items appear right on the homepage. Also, there is more detailed information about each product, making OrdersMax stand out from the entire crowd of similar sites. These features (that any Taobao agent would like to boast about) are of great help for brand owners, fashionistas and not only. Business owners should greatly benefit of the Popular Items section of Taobao items, which is a very realistic estimation of what trends and vendors sell better. This is to be used as a precious tool by those who seek to stock on items that truly bring a profit.

There is something for everyone, from ethnic clothing to the latest trend extravaganza. Comprehensive menus keep the items ordered and easy to reach by the visitors. As it can be noticed, functionality was always a priority when designing this Taobao agent site. If one is familiar with the Ebay style categories menu, it will be handy to browse the required sections here as well. It is an extremely well finished system in itself and nothing is there to make it complicated. Internauts can now start enjoying a new professional site that opens the gate to wonderful Chinese manufacturers world, which was otherwise less accessible.

Taobao market gathers a large number of Chinese vendors, all of these to be now accessed through one single site, in English. This diversity boosts attractiveness factor of shopping this way, and makes for a very efficient market. A guarantee of quality is the rating system that shows the reputation of a product – depending on how high it scores, it can be seen whether it has been appreciated or not by Taobao users. This means feedback in a very simple and effective form, and it allows very easy orientation when dealing with too many products.

To access China fashion is free of any complications. As viewers will easily handle the browsing system, something about ordering should be said as well. Each order is handled by the implemented logistics system and, whenever it is necessary, the well trained Taobao agent will be there to assist with additional help. When logged in, users can track the delivery status of their orders. Trustworthy partners ensure that products are being delivered internationally.

Originality of the fashion products is the key in attracting solid clientele. Besides, the quality is to be seen not only through the ratings, but also through the pricing – not the “few bucks” regular Chinese items, but something more valuable, yet still highly affordable to be purchased. Customers are invited to go through the many categories and shop just as they would on any similar online location. This Taobao website substitute was definitely created having the user in mind.

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Top Brand Clothing and More on a Budget from Top Stores with New DiscountVouchers.co.uk Deals

Money off leading brands for May and the summer can be had this week thanks to new deals introduced online by voucher codes website DiscountVouchers.co.uk. The deals specialist offers consumers savings at over 800 of the country’s leading names, with this week’s discount codes on show being for the likes of Marks and Spencer, Matalan, The Body Shop and Virgin Wines.

New clothing and top brand wine for the summer and beyond can be saved on using the latest choice of deals available on the DiscountVouchers.co.uk website this week. Marks and Spencer is one of the most popular names in UK retail and shoppers can this week get new Marks and Spencer voucher codes for saving there – deals to be had right now include 50% Off Louis Chaurey Champagne – For a Case of 6, Save 25% When You Buy Any 2 Cases of Australian Wine (Cases of 6) and Mix & Match – 2 Women’s Tops for £8.

More great brands can be had on a budget this month thanks to new DiscountVouchers.co.uk deals for stores like Matalan, The Body Shop, Virgin Wines and more. Shoppers can download a choice of new Vouchers this week which includes offers like Women’s Summer Essentials From £3 at Matalan, EXCLUSIVE Buy 6 Bottles of Wine + Get 6 Free plus 2 FREE Crystal Glasses. Now ONLY £47.44 at Virgin Wines and 25% OFF Bath & Body Products at The Body Shop.

Doug Scott, managing director of DiscountVouchers.co.uk, says, “Making the most of a budget remains as important as ever for UK consumers, so we’re pleased to be able to help them out right now. Money off at M&S, Matalan, Virgin Wines and The Body Shop can really help people to get more for their money this month.”

DiscountVouchers.co.uk offers consumers money saving deals at major high street brands and specialist retailers, including stores like Tesco, Marks & Spencer, Sainsbury’s, Travelodge, First Choice, lastminute.com and Boden.

For more information visit www.discountvouchers.co.uk

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Label Yourself Unveil Money-Saving Offer

Label Yourself, one of Europe’s leading producers of personalised clothing labels, wristbands and woven name labels, have announced the launch of a brand new money-saving offer giving customers 25% off when they purchase a Label Yourself name tag pack online.

The offer pertains to customers purchasing a name tag pack via the supplier’s own website, where a massive 25% will be deducted off the price upon finalising the checkout purchase.

The name tag pack is one of Label Yourself’s most popular selling products and includes 100 easy iron-on labels, 100 self-adhesive sticker labels and a water-resistant textile pen- perfect for labelling anything from clothes to CDs and DVDs.

Upon purchase customers will even have the option to submit up to five lines of text to be printed onto their iron-on labels and adhesive stickers, as well as choosing a favourite font-type and logo.

Commenting on the launch of the money-saving offer, a spokesperson for Label Yourself said today:

“ We’re constantly striving to offer our customers the very best in terms of quality and pricing, so we’re delighted to kill two birds with one stone and unveil our brand new 25% savings deal on our popular name tag pack.”

“This great offer will only be available for a limited time early so visit the Label Yourself website to avoid disappointment.”

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DiscountVouchers.co.uk Sources Deals for Money Off at Pizza Express, Debenhams and More

Leading online voucher codes specialist DiscountVouchers.co.uk has sourced new deals redeemable at Pizza Express, Debenhams, Clarks and more to help UK consumers save this May. The site has published the new online vouchers among its deals redeemable at over 800 famous name stores and restaurants.

Getting hold of some new items from top name stores for May and the summer is now more affordable thanks to DiscountVouchers.co.uk offering deals redeemable at Debenhams, BT, Clarks and more. The DiscountVouchers.co.uk website is the place to go to download new money off coupons offering deals such as a £25 Sainsbury’s gift card when you buy BT Broadband online, 20% Off Selected Outdoor Toys at Debenhams and Free Delivery & Returns at Clarks.

Pizza Express is one of the most popular names in UK dining, with restaurants all over the country – and this week sees DiscountVouchers.co.uk home to bargain deals redeemable there. The latest choice of Pizza Express vouchers on show this week includes great value eating out deals like 2 for 1 + Pizza – perfect for treating the family or a loved one right now.

Doug Scott, managing director of DiscountVouchers.co.uk, says, “Taking the family out for a great pizza meal this month need not cost the earth thanks to our new deals. Savings on dining out, plus money off at stores and suppliers like Debenhams, Clarks and more, can be a real helping hand to consumers’ budgets right now.”

DiscountVouchers.co.uk offers consumers money saving deals at major high street brands and specialist retailers, including stores like Tesco, Marks & Spencer, Sainsbury’s, Travelodge, First Choice, lastminute.com and Boden.

For more information visit www.discountvouchers.co.uk.

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New Deals Sourced by DiscountVouchers.co.uk Offer Savings on Top Brand Clothing

UK shoppers who want to get more clothing for their budgets right now can benefit from the latest deals available on voucher codes website DiscountVouchers.co.uk. Consumers can use the site’s online vouchers to save at more than 800 stores, and this week New Look and Boden are all available at bargain prices.

People looking to get themselves some stylish clothing ahead of their summer holidays can use the latest deals available on DiscountVouchers.co.uk to enjoy money off at New Look. The popular high street outlet is right now offering updated New Look vouchers such as Men’s Chinos 2 For £30, Men’s Swimshorts 2 For £20 and Free Delivery To Your Local UK Store on Orders Over £20.

Another famous name fashion retailer on show for summer in the new DiscountVouchers.co.uk deals is Boden, where consumers are able to enjoy new budget-stretching deals. Logging on to the DiscountVouchers.co.uk site this week lets consumers choose from new Boden vouchers which offer 15% Off Plus FREE Delivery and New Customers: FREE Beachbag with First Order.

Doug Scott, managing director of DiscountVouchers.co.uk, says, “With consumers looking to get as much for their money as possible when buying clothing right now we’re delighted to be able to help them out. The new deals we have online this week are ideal for saving on stylish clothing from favourite stores like Boden, New Look and more.”

DiscountVouchers.co.uk offers consumers money saving deals at major high street brands and specialist retailers, including stores like Tesco, Marks & Spencer, Sainsbury’s, Travelodge, First Choice, lastminute.com and Boden.

For more information visit www.discountvouchers.co.uk.

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Solartex Sun Gear Announces Partnerships with NADNP & Melanoma Research Foundation

Solartex Sun Gear, Inc., has been endorsed by the National Academy of Dermatology Nurse Practitioners (NADNP) as its official sun protective clothing company. Solartex carries Stingray products which have the endorsement of the Skin & Cancer Foundation of Australia and their Sunbusters products have the endorsement of the Skin Cancer Foundation.

The NADNP is dedicated to supporting and developing Dermatology Nurse Practitioners (NPs), while assisting all NPs looking for leadership and guidance in the field of dermatology. NADNP strives to provide the educational, practice support, and assessment tools needed for its members to excel in their dermatology practice.

Solartex carries high quality UV Sun Protective Swimwear, Rash Guards, Surf Shirts, Swim Shirts, Sun Protection Hats and UV Sun Protective Clothing, all of which NADNP recommends that its patients consistently use. With a SPF / UPF 50+ rating, Solartex’s UV apparel, UV shirts and UV swimwear block 98% of all UVA & UVB rays. Their SPF clothing and UPF swimsuits resist chlorine, have excellent stretch and recovery, and are quick drying. With sizes ranging from infant to plus size 8XL, they offer sun proof style UV Sun Protection Clothing for every age and virtually every outdoor activity such as swimming, bicycling, running, boating, golfing and gardening. The NADNP encourages its NPs to use resources such as Solartex to teach patients about preventing skin cancer and UV damage.

On a related note, Solartex has joined forces with Style Network, Universal Pictures, Pale Girl Speaks, and the Melanoma Research Foundation in sponsoring the MILES FOR MELANOMA RUN/WALK AT UNIVERSAL STUDIOS. This May 6th event will feature a “Style Experience” Tent, a Special Performance by Indie Rock Band “The 88,” Skin Damage Assessments, Sunscreen Samples from Key Sponsor KINeSYS and more. The Melanoma Research Foundation also seeks to educate and inform people about sun protection, melanoma risks and ways to protect oneself, including the use of sun protective clothing.

Pale Girl Speaks is a blog dedicated to informing people about the dangers of UV exposure, providing tips to prevent or proactively identify UV skin damage that can lead to melanoma and offering advice on stylish ways to protect the skin from sun damage. The blog is written by a young woman who is a 3-time melanoma survivor.

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