Miles for Meso 5K Returns to Historic Downtown Alton to Raise Money for Mesothelioma Cancer Research

The Simmons law firm is sponsoring the second annual Miles for Meso 5k fundraiser on Saturday, Sept. 25 in Alton, Ill., to raise mesothelioma cancer awareness. Mesothelioma is an aggressive disease caused by exposure to asbestos.

Last year, over 500 people supported the fight against this rare cancer by participating in the first ever Miles for Meso race in historic, downtown Alton. Race organizers expect as many people to once again fill the streets for this year's event.

"Since we held the first Miles for Meso in Alton last year, its popularity has exploded," said John Simmons, chairman and CEO of the firm.

During Miles for Meso's first year, Miles for Meso races were held in Alton, St. Louis and Florida. Now, the number of Miles for Meso races has nearly doubled with additional Miles for Meso races scheduled in Rushville, Ind. and Fairfax Station, Va. In addition, the Miles for Meso team has received requests from individuals affected by mesothelioma in Texas, Massachusetts and California who are also interested in hosting their own Miles for Meso races.

"We're making progress. As Miles for Meso grows, so does the support for this orphan disease, mesothelioma," Simmons said. "But much more work needs to be done in order to raise awareness and advance treatment options."

The races in Alton, Ill., Rushville, Ind., and Fairfax Station, Va. will take place the same weekend to celebrate Mesothelioma Awareness Day. Last year, Illinois was one of eight states including Missouri, Kentucky, Pennsylvania, New York, Connecticut, Colorado and Washington, to make a proclamation or pass a resolution making Sept. 26 Mesothelioma Awareness Day in the state.

All the proceeds from the Miles for Meso races will help medical researchers find a cure for mesothelioma and other asbestos-related illnesses, Simmons said.

Last year, the Alton Miles for Meso race raised nearly $50,000 for mesothelioma research. This year, one hundred percent of the proceeds from all three Miles for Meso races will benefit the Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation, a non-profit organization that has contributed more than $6.4 million to research for improving treatment options and finding a cure for mesothelioma.

St. Louis native and mesothelioma survivor Julie Gundlach will attend the Alton Miles for Meso to share her inspirational story. As recently documented in a national investigative story about mesothelioma and asbestos-related diseases, she was exposed to asbestos as a child when her father brought the deadly dust home on his work clothes. Years later, she was diagnosed with mesothelioma.

"I think people are most often surprised to learn that asbestos is not fully banned in the United States," Gundlach said. "Awareness and events like this are vital to advancing a national conversation that leads to financial support of research at the federal level."

Registration for Miles for Meso in Alton begins at 7:30 a.m. and runs until 8:45 a.m. at the new Simmons law firm building next to Marquette High School.

It costs $15 to register for Miles for Meso before Sept. 16, $20 if postmarked after Sep. 16, and $25 if you register the day of the race.

The Miles for Meso race begins at 9 a.m. and will be followed by an awards ceremony at 10:30 a.m. Cash prizes of $500, $250, and $100 will be awarded respectively to the top finishers in the men and women's divisions.

The Alton Miles for Meso race is coming to life through the support of the following sponsors: Acropolis Technology Group, Alton Steel, Inc., First Clover Leaf Bank, Hays Companies of St. Louis, Holland Construction Services, Hurford Architects, Inc., Pohlman Reporting, Saint Anthony's Health Center, Slayden Glass, Inc., Sokolove Law LLC, STL Communications, Inc., Stone Carlie and The Tedrick Group."

For more information about Miles for Meso races or to register visit http://www.milesformeso.org.

About the Simmons firm:
The Simmons firm is one of the country's leading asbestos and mesothelioma law firms. With offices in Illinois, Missouri, Georgia and California, the Simmons firm's mesothelioma lawyers have represented over 2,000 patients and families affected by mesothelioma in nearly every state. The Simmons firm has pledged over $15 million to cancer research and proudly partners with top mesothelioma medical experts throughout the country in order to find a cure. For more information about the Simmons firm, visit http://ww women's jackets w.simmonsfirm.com.

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BabyDolls Boutique Celebrates Three Year Anniversary; Launches Own Baby Clothing Line

BabyDolls Boutique, located on Lakeview's Southport Corridor, is celebrating three years of business on Saturday, October 23rd with a party for its customers. This event will also be the unveiling of the Pink & Blue are the new Black baby clothing line designed by the boutique's owner, Vanessa Rodriguez.

BabyDolls Boutique (http://www.babydolls-boutique.com) first opened its doors in 2007. Vanessa Rodriguez, the first Mexican-American entrepreneur on the Southport Corridor, is part owner with her sisters, Nereida and Paola. The store specializes in both baby clothing and women's accessories.

The anniversary party will be broken up into two parts. The morning and women's jackets afternoon portion will include activities for children. During the evening, women are treated to a consultation with a professional make-up artist. In addition, a local jewelry artist will be showcasing his handmade collections.

The highlight of the event will be the unveiling of BabyDolls Boutique's label; Pink & Blue are the new Black. This exclusive line includes handmade baby clothing and accessories designed by Vanessa Rodriguez. This is the first original label both for the boutique and Rodriguez.

Pink & Blue are the new Black focuses its designs on achieving a vintage feel for the modern baby. Items include handmade dresses, christening gowns, onesies, skirts and twins/triplets apparel. What makes this label truly unique, however, is its contribution to charities. For every purchase from Pink & Blue, BabyDolls Boutique will donate a portion of the proceeds to two local non-profit organizations- The Mercy Home for Boys and Girls and The Women's Center.

During the anniversary party, customers will get the opportunity to participate in the Women's Center Baby Bottle Project which allows participants to fill the bottles with spare change. Money raised from this project will go to helping provide basic needs for battered women and their unborn children.

BabyDolls Boutique is expressing to the community that it's "IN to give!" They hope to set a trend and lead by example.

For more information regarding BabyDolls Boutique's Three Year Anniversary Party and the Pink & Blue Label, visit http://www.babydolls-boutique.com or call 773-525-2229. Follow them on Facebook and Twitter to see what they're doing to give back.

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Coleen Rooney has Designs on Littlewoods.com

The countdown for Coleen Rooney's launch of her first ever fashion collection for the UK's largest home shopping company, Littlewoods.com has women's coats begun.

The leading style icon launches her 25-plus piece collection on 29th December 2010 to present a style which encapsulates Coleen's signature chic and sophisticated sense of style while demonstrating ingenious 'chiconomics' – a high fashion design look on a budget that won't break the bank.

Inspired by the look of classic style icons including Jackie Onassis, the 'Coleen' collection has accessible, affordable fashion at its core, with prices for the feminine, polished pieces starting from ?25.

"I am delighted to be showcasing my first fashion range for Littlewoods.com. I have loved pulling together my favourite spring/summer looks to create a collection that women everywhere can access and wear," said Coleen.

The collection cements Coleen's fashion credentials and includes, floor sweeping maxi dresses, neat shifts, razor sharp tailoring and for the cocktail hour, strapless prom styles. Projecting a ladylike appeal, the pieces retain a contemporary cool and effortlessly stylish look Coleen is synonymous with. The collection, designed to meet the many demands of the modern wardrobe instils confidence and gives women a grown up glamour they're sure to love.

"I am often asked about the clothes that I wear and my sense of style. By creating a range myself I hope to make my favourite looks available to all. I have really enjoyed the process of designing my first collection, I look forward to hearing how it is received by the public," said Coleen.

The collaboration between Coleen and Littlewoods.com sees her work with a company that has huge heritage in her home town, Liverpool. Coleen's appeal to women of all ages, her down to earth and accessible nature makes her the perfect designer for the multi-channel retailer.

Shop Direct Group Product Director, Matt Hudson said, "Our customers are great fans of Coleen's sense of style and we have had a great reaction since she joined the Littlewoods team as style ambassador in July this year. To be able to work with her as a designer in her own right and create a range with her handwriting is a natural progression which I am sure will be very popular."

The Coleen range includes Beaded Bubble Hem dress in pink and black at ?75, Floral printed dress with embroidery skirt detailing at ?85, Applique full skirt dress at ?75, Paisley print maxi dress at ?85 and a One shoulder ruffle sequin dress at ?85. Smart separates include Burnt Orange satin shirt at ?35, Floral Printed skirt at ?49, Classic white shirt at ?35 and Ruched sleeve jacket at ?69. The Gathered cuff trench at ?99 and Cropped leather biker jacket at ?150 make great outerwear options for the season accessorised with the Paisley print scarf at ?25.

For all further information contact the littlewoods.com team at Lee Publicity
Tel: 020 7359 2288
Email gemma(at)leepublicity(dot)co(dot)uk

Stockist Details: http://www.Littlewoods.com, Tel: 0844 822 800

NOTES TO EDITORS:

•     Shop Direct Group is the UK's leading online and home shopping retailer, with sales of circa ?1.7 billion
•     Coleen's range for Littlewoods.com is available in sizes 8 to 24 from ?25
•     Coleen's Spring/Summer range is available from 29th December 2010
•     The Group has 5 million active customers and employs around 9,500 people
•     Shop Direct is the largest full price branded clothing and footwear retailer in the UK
•     Shop Direct is the 2nd largest online clothing retailer in the UK
•     Shop Direct is the 4th largest Furniture retailer in the UK
•     Shop Direct is the 4th largest sportswear retailer in the UK
•     Shop Direct Group Financial Services offers customers a wide range of credit, insurance and warranty products
•     Brands include Littlewoods, Very.co.uk Empire Stores and Marshall Ward

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Beat the Cold Weather with Laura Ashley's Irresistible Hand-Knitted Blankets

With the cold weather showing no sign of letting up any time soon, Laura Ashley's latest range of hand-knitted blankets offer a unique combination of style and comfort for those looking to beat the ongoing winter blues.

Since staying in is the new going out, a living space that is both cosy and inviting is key. Laura Ashley's range of home accessories gets the balance right perfectly, with beautiful objects that are as useful as they are covetable and comforting.

Chunky knitted blankets constitute an enduringly popular choice for anyone wanting to enhance a living space: thrown over the back of leather sofas they'll add texture and warmth - ideal for snuggling into while reading or watching television. And when folded at the end of double beds they hold the promise of a deliciously cosy, peaceful sleep or the temptation of a late-morning lie-in.

A return to lovingly crafted products is another reaction to modern life and to the soullessness of many mass-produced goods, so Laura Ashley's new hand-knitted Elsham blanket, with its generous proportions and sumptuously soft texture, is an irresistible choice: chunky hand-knits suggest a comforting earthiness, a rustic, homesp women's coats un quality that's as nourishing to the spirit as mum's chicken soup. Available in calming shades of duck egg blue or natural, they will complement any décor and make downtime even more relaxing.

There's a more wide-scale worthiness to all of this luxury and self-indulgence too - in an age when the warned-of hard times have many watching their pennies, and when environmental concerns are paramount, a pile of cosy blankets is an ideal way to limit heating usage, helping both wallet and world.

Has there ever been a better reason to get to bed early, and stay there until late?

For more information please contact:
Laura Ashley PR Team
0207 880 5100

About Laura Ashley
Laura Ashley is one of the UK's leading retailers, with over 225 stores in the UK and Republic of Ireland, plus an expanding international business offering stylish, high quality, great value women's clothing and home furnishings. In the last financial year Laura Ashley sales were ?268.4 million.

As a much-loved British heritage brand Laura Ashley founded in 1953 provides a source of design-led items, good-quality yet accessible fabrics, wallpaper, furniture, lighting and home accessories and women's fashion.

The company also offers an excellent level of services including an array of bespoke options for the home, including made to order upholstery in a choice of over 100 fabric options, made to measure curtains & blinds and a comprehensive Design service.

Laura Ashley has growing franchise operations all over the world, including the Far East, Australia, Scandinavia and South America, as well as increasing numbers of licensing projects for products including carpets, eyewear, scarves and bedlinen.

In addition to an increasing portfolio of store Laura Ashley also offers a mail order service and internet sales at http://www.lauraashley.com.

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Nordstrom Launches Naked Brand Group Inc.'s Line of Luxury Men's Underwear and Lounge-wear

Naked Brand Group Inc. (OTCQB:NAKD) (the "Company" or "Naked") is pleased to announce it has shipped its products to 39 of Nordstrom's best stores across the country and on nordstrom.com, giving Naked an immediate distribution channel through one of the nation's most sought after department stores.

The Nordstrom launch, which occurs this week, will be supported by a national public relations campaign and Nordstrom marketing campaign. Naked has the opportunity to expand into 117 Nordstrom full-line stores.

"We are excited about partnering with Nordstrom, a prestigious retailer who has long focused on providing premium products and high-quality service to its customers. Naked's expansion into the number one rated luxury department store in the United States is a significant milestone for the Company as it builds a department store brand with universal appeal," stated Joel Primus, President and CEO of Naked. He goes on to say, "Naked can now be found in two of North America's top retail chains. We will continue to pursue additional distribution opportunities through other major US department stores."

Nordstrom will carry all of Naked's product lines including its underwear, undershirts and fashion t-shirts from its Naked? Cotton, Naked? Micromodal? and Naked? Microfibre collections. Naked's Cotton collection is made with high gauge soft-to-the-touch Pima Cotton and its Naked? Micromodal? collection, made with imported fabric from Italy, is so luxurious and soft that it makes you feel like you're wearing nothing at all. Nordstrom has grown from one downtown Seattle store into a nationwide fashion speciality chain with renowned service and a selection of the finest apparel, shoes and accessories for the entire family. This year Nordstrom announced that they would be expanding beyond the U.S. into Canada. Construction has now begun in Naked's hometown of Vancouver on Nordstrom's first BC location, featuring 230,000 sq. feet of shopping over three floors, which is expected to be their largest Canadian store. The initial order from Nordstrom will represent approximately 60% of year to date revenue for the Company at the time of shipment.

About Naked Brand Group, Inc.
Naked? is one of the world's most luxurious and environmentally conscious underwear brands. Each smooth and light-weight garment seamlessly forms to your body making you feel like you're wearing nothing at all. Naked? underwear and undershirts are sold in over 114 locations across North America including Nordstrom, Holt Renfrew, Boys'co, Kitson and Freshpair.com. Naked? has been featured on Entertainment Tonight (ET) Canada and on The Dragons' Den.

Backgrounder
Naked? was founded by entrepreneur Joel Primus. Naked? underwear was launched in Canada's finest retailer, Holt Renfrew, with a seamless line of microfiber underwear in the fall of 2010 and has since shipped underwear to some of the finest men's stores in North America. This fall, the Company launches into an auto replenishment relationship with Nordstrom in many of its finest stores.

All of Naked's garments are constructed with European fine fabrics and are made with some of the highest environmental standards in the world, including blue sign certified fabric for the Company's microfiber line. A socially conscious company, Naked? donates a portion of its sales each year to the Project World Citizen Society, in addition to local charity fundraisers. Naked's products have been reviewed by guyunderwearblog.com as being in the top 1% in the world in terms of quality.

Naked? has achieved constant annual gro Tips: Find Street Fashion Online(may be you can find what you want on the oasap.com) wth, and is working to establish itself as the leading underwear brand in the world for men and women. The Company has built an advisory team that includes Daymond John, founder of FUBU clothing and a Shark on ABC's Shark Tank.

Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains "forward-looking statements" that involve risks, uncertainties and assumptions, such as statements regarding the public relations and marketing campaign expected to be undertaken by Nordstrom, the Company's future distribution plans, the product lines Nordstrom may carry, future expansion possibilities with Nordstrom and the expected percentage of revenue represented by the Nordstrom shipment. In many cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by terms such as "may," "will," "should," "expects," "plans," "anticipates," "outlook," "believes," "intends," "estimates," "predicts," "potential" or the negative of these terms or other comparable terminology. These forward-looking statements are based on management's current expectations but they involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Actual results and the timing of events could differ materially from those anticipated in the forward-looking statements as a result of risks and uncertainties, which include, without limitation: an economic downturn or economic uncertainty in the Company's key markets; the Company's inability to effectively manage the growth and the increased complexity of its business as a result of the distribution agreement with Nordstrom; the Company's highly competitive market and increasing competition; the Company's inability to deliver its products to the market and to meet customer expectations, or expand its product placement to additional Nordstrom stores due to problems with its distribution system; the Company's failure to maintain the value and reputation of its brand; and other risk factors detailed in the Company's public filings. You are urged to consider these factors carefully in evaluating the forward-looking statements contained herein and are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements, which are qualified in their entirety by these cautionary statements. The forward-looking statements made herein speak only as of the date of this press release and, except as required by applicable laws, the Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update such forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent events or circumstances.

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Global Luxury Goods Market to Reach US$307.3 Billion by 2015, According to New Report by Global Industry Analysts, Inc.

Luxury goods, is an industry sector that embodies the strength of the global and regional economies. Robust trading and business environment feeds growth in this industry, which is home to manufacturers of a diverse range of expensive products, such as, handbags, watches, jewelry, clothes, cosmetics, designer footwear, pens, yachts, luxurious wines and perfumes, among numerous others. Given that psychological benefits such as, prestige, status symbol, esteem and exclusivity make up critical need factors, product features such as premium pricing, craftsmanship, coveted designer brand status, aesthetic appeal, and superior quality have been traditionally driving gains in this marketplace. With its high correlation to a country's GDP, the luxury goods industry is extremely cyclical in nature, with economic ups and downs amplifying the response demand patterns. For instance, in periods of economic boom demand waxes higher than the growth in GDP, while conversely in periods of slowdown, demand recedes rapidly as consumers quickly axe their spending on high-priced luxury goods. Illustrative of this trend is the pal of gloom set over leading luxury markets in the world, such as Europe, North America and Japan, which faced the most severe impact of the global economic recession.

Although luxury is widely touted as a habit difficult to break, the prolonged severity of the current economic slowdown has elicited declines in spending and the low tide has stranded growth with wealthy consumers gradually cutting back on lavish, luxury lifestyles. This scale back on spending by High Net Worth Individuals has hurt the global luxury goods market with market participants still reeling under the impact of reduced lifestyle and passion spending. The apparel segment especially is projected to be the worst hit segments, with the affluent class deferring the purchase or restricting the purchase to classic durables. However, as the year 2010 limps out on a broken economy, a quick bounce back to market fundamentals instrumental in shaping the industry's growth over the years is forecast to be on cards. Diversification of the consumer base for luxury goods away from the conventional ultra rich consumers augers well for the industry in the medium to long-term and as a result of which perception of luxury will emerge well beyond the traditional confines of fashion, and exclusivity to include quality and intrinsic product value. The changing consumer habits and values are generating enormous opportunities for marques to draw potential customers as well as reinforce their relationships with their more wealthier and absolute luxury shoppers.

Another major factor, which is expected to growth in the market, is the growing demand for luxury goods, especially haute couture clothing, apparel and footwear, in developing Asian countries, such as China and India. Growing awareness over international prestige brands, coupled with rising standards of living to complement aspirational purchases are factors poised to drive growth in these markets. Other factors, which make developing countries an attractive target market, include the emergence of new classes of affluent consumers, particularly working women, growing base of financially stable younger generation with a penchant for living unique lifestyles.

As stated by the new market research report on global luxury goods market, the Asia-Pacific market projects the fastest CAGR of 15.7% over the analysis period 2007-2015. Growth I this market will surely outshine growth in the developed markets. Although badly hit by the economic downturn, Europe will continue to retain its leadership in the global luxury goods market, taking solace from increased tourism as a result of the weak euro and its influence on luxury goods purchases. Product wise, the luxury watches market represents the largest segment within the luxury goods market, having contributed a share of about 17% in the total dollar sales, while luxury cosmetics market is projected to be the fastest growing segment over the analysis period 2007-2015.

Key players in this marketplace include Bulgari SpA, Burberry Group plc, Carlton Travel Goods Ltd., Christian Dior Couture SA, Christian Dior Couture, EDOB Abwicklungs AG, Ermenegildo Zegna Group, Giorgio Armani SpA, Gucci Group, Hermès International, S.A., L'Oreal S.A, LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SA, Polo Ralph Lauren Corporation, Prada S.p.A., Shiseido Company Limited, The Swatch Group Ltd, Tiffany and Co., TOD'S SpA, Valentino Fashion Group S.p.A, and V.F. Corporation among others.

The report titled "Luxury Goods: A Global Strategic Business Report" announced by Global Industry Analysts, Inc., provides a review of noteworthy market trends and growth drivers. The report in addition also enumerates product introductions, recent acquisitions, and other strategic industry activities. The report offers latent demand estimates and projections in value sales (in US$ billion) for the global Luxury Goods market by product segments, including, Watches, Menswear, Womenswear, Cosmetics, Leather Goods, Fragrances, Jewelry, and Shoes across geographic markets such as US, Canada, Japan, Tips: Find Street Fashion Online(may be you can find what you want on the oasap.com) Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and Rest of World.

For more details about this market research report, please visit –
http://www.strategyr.com/Luxury_Goods_Market_Report.asp

About Global Industry Analysts, Inc.
Global Industry Analysts, Inc., (GIA) is a reputed publisher of off-the-shelf market research. Founded in 1987, the company is globally recognized as one of the world's largest market research publishers. The company employs over 800 people worldwide and publishes more than 1100 full-scale research reports each year. Additionally, the company also offers thousands of smaller research products including company reports, market trend reports, and industry reports encompassing all major industries worldwide.

Global Industry Analysts, Inc.
Telephone 408-528-9966
Fax 408-528-9977
Email press(at)StrategyR(dot)com
Web Site http://www.StrategyR.com/

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Global Luxury Goods Market to Reach US$307.3 Billion by 2015, According to New Report by Global Industry Analysts, Inc.

Luxury goods, is an industry sector that embodies the strength of the global and regional economies. Robust trading and business environment feeds growth in this industry, which is home to manufacturers of a diverse range of expensive products, such as, handbags, watches, jewelry, clothes, cosmetics, designer footwear, pens, yachts, luxurious wines and perfumes, among numerous others. Given that psychological benefits such as, prestige, status symbol, esteem and exclusivity make up critical need factors, product features such as premium pricing, craftsmanship, coveted designer brand status, aesthetic appeal, and superior quality have been traditionally driving gains in this marketplace. With its high correlation to a country's GDP, the luxury goods industry is extremely cyclical in nature, with economic ups and downs amplifying the response demand patterns. For instance, in periods of economic boom demand waxes higher than the growth in GDP, while conversely in periods of slowdown, demand recedes rapidly as consumers quickly axe their spending on high-priced luxury goods. Illustrative of this trend is the pal of gloom set over leading luxury markets in the world, such as Europe, North America and Japan, which faced the most severe impact of the global economic recession.

Although luxury is widely touted as a habit difficult to break, the prolonged severity of the current economic slowdown has elicited declines in spending and the low tide has stranded growth with wealthy consumers gradually cutting back on lavish, luxury lifestyles. This scale back on spending by High Net Worth Individuals has hurt the global luxury goods market with market participants still reeling under the impact of reduced lifestyle and passion spending. The apparel segment especially is projected to be the worst hit segments, with the affluent class deferring the purchase or restricting the purchase to classic durables. However, as the year 2010 limps out on a broken economy, a quick bounce back to market fundamentals instrumental in shaping the industry's growth over the years is forecast to be on cards. Diversification of the consumer base for luxury goods away from the conventional ultra rich consumers augers well for the industry in the medium to long-term and as a result of which perception of luxury will emerge well beyond the traditional confines of fashion, and exclusivity to include quality and intrinsic product value. The changing consumer habits and values are generating enormous opportunities for marques to draw potential customers as well as reinforce their relationships with their more wealthier and absolute luxury shoppers.

Another major factor, which is expected to growth in the market, is the growing demand for luxury goods, especially haute couture clothing, apparel and footwear, in developing Asian countries, such as China and India. Growing awareness over international prestige brands, coupled with rising standards of living to complement aspirational purchases are factors poised to drive growth in these markets. Other factors, which make developing countries an attractive target market, include the emergence of new classes of affluent consumers, particularly working women, growing base of financially stable younger generation with a penchant for living unique lifestyles.

As stated by the new market research report on global luxury goods market, the Asia-Pacific market projects the fastest CAGR of 15.7% over the analysis period 2007-2015. Growth I this market will surely outshine growth in the developed markets. Although badly hit by the economic downturn, Europe will continue to retain its leadership in the global luxury goods market, taking solace from increased tourism as a result of the weak euro and its influence on luxury goods purchases. Product wise, the luxury watches market represents the largest segment within the luxury goods market, having contributed a share of about 17% in the total dollar sales, while luxury cosmetics market is projected to be the fastest growing segment over the analysis period 2007-2015.

Key players in this marketplace include Bulgari SpA, Burberry Group plc, Carlton Travel Goods Ltd., Christian Dior Couture SA, Christian Dior Couture, EDOB Abwicklungs AG, Ermenegildo Zegna Group, Giorgio Armani SpA, Gucci Group, Hermès International, S.A., L'Oreal S.A, LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SA, Polo Ralph Lauren Corporation, Prada S.p.A., Shiseido Company Limited, The Swatch Group Ltd, Tiffany and Co., TOD'S SpA, Valentino Fashion Group S.p.A, and V.F. Corporation among others.

The report titled "Luxury Goods: A Global Strategic Business Report" announced by Global Industry Analysts, Inc., provides a review of noteworthy market trends and growth drivers. The report in addition also enumerates product introductions, recent acquisitions, and other strategic industry activities. The report offers latent demand estimates and projections in value sales (in US$ billion) for the global Luxury Goods market by product segments, including, Watches, Menswear, Womenswear, Cosmetics, Leather Goods, Fragrances, Jewelry, and Shoes across geographic markets such as US, Canada, Japan, Tips: Find Street Fashion Online(may be you can find what you want on the oasap.com) Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and Rest of World.

For more details about this market research report, please visit –
http://www.strategyr.com/Luxury_Goods_Market_Report.asp

About Global Industry Analysts, Inc.
Global Industry Analysts, Inc., (GIA) is a reputed publisher of off-the-shelf market research. Founded in 1987, the company is globally recognized as one of the world's largest market research publishers. The company employs over 800 people worldwide and publishes more than 1100 full-scale research reports each year. Additionally, the company also offers thousands of smaller research products including company reports, market trend reports, and industry reports encompassing all major industries worldwide.

Global Industry Analysts, Inc.
Telephone 408-528-9966
Fax 408-528-9977
Email press(at)StrategyR(dot)com
Web Site http://www.StrategyR.com/

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Increasing Consumer Inclination Towards Healthy Lifestyles Drives the Global Sports and Fitness Clothing Market, According to New Report by Global Industry Analysts, Inc.

Follow us on LinkedIn – In recent years, the sports and fitness clothing market witnessed several new trends including rise in consumer inclination towards healthy life styles, spurt in sports participation rates, and emergence of new sports and spread of some indigenous sports to new regions. All these factors hold potential to propel the demand for sports and fitness clothing market across the geographies. Blurring lines of differentiation between sports apparel and regular clothing designed for casual, business, or daily/street wear continue to define an ever-changing landscape in the sports and fitness clothing market. Companies are fast adopting strategies to address incongruent demands of men and women, a diverse age segment, the casual, competitive or non-athlete who prefers fitness clothing for daily use, and variety of racial and ethnic groups. The US, the largest market worldwide, continues to set global standards in the sporting goods industry. Aging-but-active population in the US, Japan and Europe, and emerging markets such as Asia and Latin America present attractive opportunities for apparel makers worldwide.

Despite the fact that the market has exhibited balanced growth over the last few years, there is fierce compet Tips: Find Street Fashion Online(may be you can find what you want on the oasap.com) ition for market share on the supply side as well as the vendor side. Mirroring consolidation trends in industries worldwide, the sports apparel market also witnessed numerous mergers and acquisitions. Apart from reinforcing market positions, the consolidation activity provides economies of scale for the players in effectively managing suppliers stretched across the world. On the retail front, conventional sporting goods players vied with fashion stores while department stores competed with mass merchandisers and sporting goods chains, in a bid to capture a pie of this lucrative market. Furthermore, unprecedented development in e-commerce also presents more prospects and challenges for the industry, as manufacturers foray into new territories to attract new customers over the Internet. Consumers are increasingly exhibiting widely disparate preferences, classy tastes, and a marked inclination towards those that offer convenience, performance, flexibility and class. Downstream integration of clothing manufacturers in distribution as evidenced in chains, single brand stores, and the 'shop within a shop' concept, coupled with growth of private-labels, marks a strong trend towards brand strengthening and greater retail concentration.

In recent years, the increasing number of women participation in sports and fitness activities has largely impacted the growth trend in the market. In the Sportswear segment, women in the age group of 35 years and above with more disposable income represent the potential group and offer lucrative opportunities to several players engaged in women's sports apparel business. Targeting this group several companies are introducing varied sports and fitness clothing.

As stated by the new market research report on Sports and Fitness Clothing, the US represents the largest market worldwide. Overall growth in the market in recent years has been primed by increased consumer spending in the emerging markets, which offset the weak sales in developed markets of Europe and the US. A number of sporting events such as the Rugby World Cup, the IAAF World Championships, and the Cricket World Cup also contributed to the sustained growth in market revenues. Asia-Pacific is forecast to emerge as the fastest growing market with a projected CAGR of 5.0% over the analysis period. Growth in the market is mainly led by invasion of international brands and increasing participation of individuals in sporting events. With growing globalization of high-end fashion trends, overseas designer fashions are penetrating into the Chinese market, particularly impacting the women's segment. In the men's market, a relatively small proportion of men are adapting the well-dressed concept, exploring for quality and up-scale men's wear brands. The country is viewed as one of the fastest growing Asian markets for high-end classic suits, jackets, and pants.

Major players in the marketplace include adidas AG, Amer Sports Corporation, Ashworth Inc., ASICS America Corporation, Banana Republic, Benetton Group S.p.A, Billabong International Limited, Columbia Sportswear Company, Gap Inc., Hugo Boss AG, Jockey International, Levi Strauss & Co., Nike Inc., Old Navy, Prada S.p.A Group, Quiksilver Inc., Reebok, The Timberland Company and Tommy Hilfiger among others.

The research report titled "Sports and Fitness Clothing: A Global Strategic Business Report" announced by Global Industry Analysts, Inc., provides a comprehensive review of market trends, issues, drivers, company profiles, mergers, acquisitions and other strategic industry activities. The report provides revenues figures (In US$ Million) for major geographic markets including the US, Canada, Japan, Europe (France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, Russia, and Rest of Europe),
Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Rest of World.

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NPD Reports on the Men’s Apparel Market

The NPD Group, Inc., a leading market research company, takes a look at the men's apparel market. The fashion coats findings show that many of the basics categories like underwear and socks, as well as some of the 'dress-up' categories like men's tailored and neckwear, have done well.

For all of 2010, the men's apparel market finished +3.3 percent, that is ahead of total apparel (+1.9 percent) and women's apparel (+2.9 percent). For the most recent 3 month time period, 3 months ending February 2011, the men's apparel market was up 12 percent compared to the same time period last year.

"This is a very healthy growth rate and a clear sign men are looking to rebuild their wardrobes," said Marshal Cohen, chief industry analyst, The NPD Group, Inc. "Based on what we are seeing in the recent market data the categories that are going to prosper are those that are a combination of basics and replenishment as well as some impulse and fashion categories."

The basics categories like men's underwear and socks were up 14 and 11 percent in dollar volume sales, respectively, for the 3 month period ending February 2011. Outerwear and fleecewear (sweat shirts and pants) also posted growth in that same time period. Both grew over 30 percent.

"Not only are men getting their basics back in order," said Cohen, "But it looks as though men are starting to spend outside of basics and join in the overall consumer trends that are focused on getting healthier and buying more comfortable lifestyle products."

As for the men's 'dress-up' categories, men's tailored clothing (suits, suit separates, jackets & sportcoats) is up over 30 percent for the 3 months ending February 2011, dress shirts were up 9.7 percent, and men's neckwear was up 26 percent.

"Men are re-discovering the importance of 'dressing for success.' Whether it's for social or career reasons, men are displaying a desire to upgrade their wardrobes and
use dressing-up as a vehicle to demonstrate the importance of both," said Cohen, adding, "Keep in mind that the menswear market was the first to show signs of decline as the recession began and was one of the last to return, but now it's coming on strong, primarily due to a high level of pent-up demand."

Where is this menswear being purchased? During the 3 months ending February 2011, the specialty store channel garnered the biggest dollar share of the market with 30 percent, followed by mass merchants (16 percent) and department stores (15.7 percent). However the channels posting the highest dollar volume growth for that time period were the online and factory outlet channels.

"Look for online, factory outlets, and specialty stores to continue gaining market share and post growth throughout 2011. These stores have done a good job of retaining their customers during the recession and now, as the consumer is feeling more confident, they are starting to get them to buy on impulse which is a key ingredient for continued growth," said Cohen.

Where do brands factor into the men's apparel market? National brands are gaining market share and ended 2010 up 2 share points and continue to post slight gains in the 3 months ending in February 2011. National brands represent 45 percent of all men's apparel sales. Private label brands represent a 32 percent share and designer brands represent 9.5 percent share.

"That's currently where the market stands; however I see evidence of an emerging trend that I call 'Brand Renaissance,'" said Cohen, "That is to say that consumers will be looking for their tried-and-true brands over the sea of all the relatively unknown private label brands. I think we will see designers battling it out with one and another to hold on to their share of the market," added Cohen, "Menswear has an opportunity to really generate some growth in 2011 and it will be the brands that understand this new brand equation as well as those who know how to play the 'brand' card' who will benefit."

About The NPD Group, Inc.
The NPD Group is the leading provider of reliable and comprehensive consumer and retail information for a wide range of industries. Today, more than 1,800 manufacturers, retailers, and service companies rely on NPD to help them drive critical business decisions at the global, national, and local market levels. NPD helps our clients to identify new business opportunities and guide product development, marketing, sales, merchandising, and other functions. Information is available for the following industry sectors: automotive, beauty, commercial technology, consumer technology, entertainment, fashion, food and beverage, foodservice, home, office supplies, software, sports, toys, and wireless. For more information, visit http://www.npd.com/, or follow us Twitter at twitter.com/marshalcohen and twitter.com/npdfashion. Become a fan of Marshal Cohen at http://www.facebook.com/npdmarshalcohen and watch more on NPD's YouTube channel.

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Toxic Textiles: 6 Scary Reasons to Avoid Formaldehyde-Laden Plastic Surgery Compression Garments

Nouvelle, Inc. has a long-standing commitment to ensuring its USA-made post-surgical garments are latex and formaldehyde-free. The company has a history of shunning che women's coats aper, mass-produced fabrics in favor of safer products it has carefully scrutinized and deemed free of formaldehyde, a dangerous chemical known to have many adverse health effects.

"We're in the business of creating garments used by plastic surgery patients, burn victims, and a variety of people undergoing very serious medical procedures. I cannot fathom why a business such as ours would not safeguard the purity and safety of its products. Our role in the healing process is a responsibility we take very seriously," said Dawn Cover, president of Nouvelle Inc. "Ensuring the purity of our products is our first and foremost priority."

According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), formaldehyde is used in clothing to add permanent press qualities. The EPA also reports that formaldehyde emits a colorless, pungent-smelling gas that poses a number of health risks, including:

1. Watery eyes, burning sensations in the eyes and throat, nausea, and difficulty breathing in some humans exposed at elevated levels (above 0.1 parts per million).
2. Triggering of asthma attacks in people with the condition who are exposed at high levels.
3. It has been shown to cause cancer in animals, and may cause cancer in humans.
4. Eye, nose and throat irritation.
5. Wheezing and coughing.
6. Fatigue, skin rash, severe allergic reactions.

Nouvelle, Inc. recently expanded its business and distributor base thanks to emerging markets throughout Europe and beyond. It is currently in the process of searching for even more distributors of its highly-regarded, handcrafted products.

Three distinct markets represent the cornerstones of Nouvelle's business:

Cosmetic and Reconstructive Surgery Patients.
Compression garments are specially-designed elastic apparel worn after surgical procedures and throughout recovery. They provide additional support by contouring to the body or body part. Plastic surgeons generally recommend use of compression garments following tummy tucks (abdominoplasty), liposuction, arm lifts (brachioplasty), face lifts (rhytidectomy), facial procedures, gastric bypass procedures, male mastopexy (gynecomastia treatment), breast augmentation, breast reduction, and many other types of surgical sculpture procedures. Dermatologists also may recommend compression wear for patients with lymphoma, burns, and varicose veins to help improve quality of life.

Individuals Shopping for Quality Shapewear.
Purchases of medical-grade compression garments for body sculpting, shaping and slimming continue to increase. Many consider compression garments an effective tool for contouring the body without having plastic or cosmetic surgery. While compression garments are not an alternative to losing weight or improving health, they can have a slimming effect by subtly smoothing and sculpting the appearance of the body beneath clothing. Often, people considering compression garments for non-surgical use have recently lost a great deal of weight, and may have excessive body tissue folds or conditions such as gynecomastia (male breast enlargement). Compression garments offer a safe, non-surgical alternative to stabilizing and compressing excess body tissue and skin folds.

Patients Seeking Scar Care Therapy.
Nouvelle recently added internationally-recognized ScarHeal products to its catalog as part of an ongoing commitment to superior results following cosmetic, plastic and aesthetic procedures. As noted in a recent edition of Ladies Home Journal, ScarHeal products feature an outstanding combination of ingredients designed to help calm inflammation and tame overactive collagen production in scars resulting from surgery, burns, wounds, and keloids. The line features four proven products for treating scars resulting from any trauma to the skin. Additionally, they offer an innovative, non-surgical treatment for wrinkles.

Nouvelle's exclusive designs and products for men and women are not sold in retail stores. They may be purchased directly from approved distributors, its state-of-the-art studio in Virginia Beach, VA or ordered online at http://www.nouvelleinc.com. Four key features differentiate its compression and shapewear products from retail offerings:

Fabric structure
Featuring four-way stretch and memory, each garment can withstand numerous washes, endure extremely long wear times, and miraculously retain original shape and quality. All designs have been through rigorous testing and meticulous scrutiny to ensure complete comfort and enhanced efficacy of every angle, seam and compression area.

Beauty and craftsmanship.
Nouvelle designs have a reputation for beauty. The company uses only the finest fabric available, and hand-inspects each seam and stitch to ensure garments are soundly, solidly constructed.

Variety.
Nouvelle offers an endless assortment of surgical garments for every procedure, including abdominal girdles, binders, augmentation bras, and full body suits. The company also features a full line of 2nd stage garments for women and men of all shapes and sizes. All products are latex and formaldehyde-free and proudly manufactured in the USA. A seasoned design and manufacturing team is ready to create custom garments on a moment's notice if a customer needs a specific item not typically available.

Comfort.
Realizing post-operative healing stages can be uncomfortable, Nouvelle has paid particular attention to every conceivable way the fabric touches the skin. Stitches are constructed so they are perfectly flat, so as not to aggravate incisions. Zippers and hook and eye closures are never in danger of contacting the skin. Not a single design uses metal wires or stays.

Nouvelle manufactures and distributes post-surgical compression wear, body shaping garments, and scar care products worldwide from its facility in Virginia Beach, Va. For more information about purchasing or distributing the company's products, please contact Dawn Cover via email or telephone.

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San Francisco Leather Jacket Retailer West Coast Leather Announces it is Celebrating 8 Years in Business

In celebration of their 8th year in San Francisco, leather jacket retailer West Coast Leather is having an Anniversary Sale in their newly remodeled Design Boutique at 290 Sutter Street. Skip Pas, Company Founder, was formerly the Assistant Designer at internationally famous North Beach Leather for 20 years. When North Beach Leather closed in 2003, Skip Pas opened West Coast Leather, allowing him to realize his dreams of growing a luxury leather fashion brand. As Design Director, Pas has created new and award winning collections each season – taking leather fashion and design to new heights. To celebrate their anniversary, West Coast has released some of their most popular classic leather designs from the last decade, along with a new collection.

This September, West Coast Leather premiers their latest Fall Collection at New York's Fashion Week in conjunction with the launch of a new Swedish cosmetic brand Dividence. The fall 2011 collection is all about classic style and sophistication in gorgeous Ferrari colors: deep blue pearl, champagne pearl, white pearl, grey slate, and rouge red. In addition several exotic snake skins, including for the first time a black embossed snake skin. From fitted sexy red and black evening dresses to blazers, and coatdresses in new colors, this is West Coast Leather's most elegant collection to date. A new fitted halter dress with zipper details really stands out as well as a new fitted short coat with a double collar and asymmetrical hem details. West Coast Leather's ability to translate fashions from the runway to beautiful leather couture is what really sets them apart. The collection features two new ladies vests, one short and fitted with leather lace up details in champagne pearl with gold or black with silver hardware. The second vest is longer, with an asymmetrical hem and silver zipper details – the perfect tunic length vest that goes with skinny jeans or leggings. The fall 2011 collection also includes a new long double breasted maxi women's leather coat and their popular English belted riding jacket in new colors. This is the perfect sweater length coat with a peplum and suede details. Snakeskin and animal prints are huge this season and are featured throughout their collection. One of the hottest items for ladies this season is their new skinny leather lace up pants with chromatic hardware. For men, there are new trench coats, rugged fitted jackets with biker detailing and a double breasted longer jacket with zippered details that goes well from the office to the clubs.

Company founder and Designer Skip Pas has always believed that "Giving is Always in Fashion" and continues to support and donate their time and leather too many worthy causes. Each year, West Coast Leather supports the "Stepping Out for Life" fundraising events for Marin Breast Cancer --- this year the fundraiser will be held on October 1st and theme is Stepping Out to Bond; this is their 7th year supporting this event. Since 2003, West Coast has given their support to San Francisco's This Old Bag's Breast Cancer fundraisers, the Friends of Dorothy Orange County fundraisers for HIV/AIDS, San Francisco Firefighter's Fundraisers, Jenny McCarthy's Generation Rescue for Autism, Cher's Operation Helmet, and the Playboy Mansion Motorcycle Charities Association causes such as the Wounded Warrior project just to name a few. If your company is interested in having custom jackets made to grow your brand or celebrate the release of a new wine or the completion of a project, please contact West Coast Leather – they will help you design unique and memorable jackets ,accessories or other leather garments that will make a great corporate gift and grow your company brand.

Visit West Coast Leather in Union Square at 290 Sutter Street in San Francisco - 415-362-8300. To celebrate their Anniversary, there will be informal m women's jackets online odeling and refreshments every Saturday in August. Also, check out their website for all the latest in leather fashion and see the previous collections at http://www.westcoastleather.com

About West Coast Leather
West Coast Leather of San Francisco has been creating beautiful leather clothing since 2003, including men's leather coats and women's leather jackets. Skip Pas, formerly General Manager and Assistant to the Designer Michael Hoban, of North Beach Leather, started West Coast Leather after North Beach closed its doors in 2003. West Coast Leather creates new collections every season reflecting the latest styles in Europe and putting our own unique spin on them. West Coast Leather strives to help each customer create a unique leather wardrobe through outstanding custom fit, and the ability to customize and add designs, from nailheads and crystals to logowork and unique interpretations of designs incorporating exotic elements and inlays. If you can dream it up, they can help you create it.

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Aukoala UGGs Introduce a New Line of Winter Boots to the Footwear Industry

Today's trendsetters are taking notice of Aukoala, an Australian originated uggs brand. Genevieve Farha, owner of Bricks Clothing store in the United States says, "Aukoala's brand boots offer higher fashion and better quality than their UGG brand counterparts." This fall 2011, Aukoala proudly introduces their new winter boot arrivals.

Their bestsellers include the "Eskimo," "Bertha" and "Nisana." They can be found on the company website http://www.aukoala.com/. Aukoala boots are made of Australian sheepskin and incorporate a range of elements such as, fringe, rivets, metallic's, and fur. Customers choose from a large selection fashion coats of knee high boots, classic pumps, ankle booties, or open toe sandals.

General Manager at Aukoala, Geoffrey Ren, comments, "We are most excited about presenting our new D.I.Y. (do-it-yourself) boot. It is a new concept boot and revolutionary in the way people wear footwear."

The D.I.Y. boot will be released this October.    

Aukoala is not only for women. Men and children can browse through a wide selection of winter boots. Warm accessories, such as sheepskin scarves and gloves are also available.

Top stylists from all over the world are raving about Aukoala. The popular models from the fashion website, lookbook.nu, can be seen wearing Aukoala's boots with particularly stylish ensembles. Konstantina, a fashion expert and model from Rome, says, "These ugg boots were loved at first sight! Have you ever seen something and besides the weather you wanted to wear it so bad? That's exactly what happened to me. When I first saw them in Aukoala Australia Official Site, I did not hesitate! These uggs are certainly made for walking."
As of September, 2011, Aukoala Inc announced their launch into the Chinese market. According to a Boston Consulting Group report, China's fashion industry is set to become the world's second fashion market by 2020, and will account for about 30 percent of the global fashion market's growth over the next five years.
Aukoala Inc plans to open 30 stores in China this coming year.

With the youth of the company and little marketing, the creators of Aukoala are thrilled at how quickly people are finding their brand. Geoffrey Ren, general manager says, "We are extremely pleased with our success thus far. It has become clear that our fans all over the world promote our brand via the web and media. We look forward to our continued growth and exploration into the Chinese market."

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Plus-sized Fashion: The Fashion Industry is Increasingly Catering to the Plus-sized Demographic

According to a new report from industry research firm IBISWorld, a number of clothing companies are innovating online, changing stocking practices, store sizes and invading niche markets like plus sized clothing to boost margins. According to IBISWorld, the nation's largest publisher of industry research, as disposable income grows; new clothing stores will open to meet the growing demand for apparel and plus-size styles along with locally based designers and eco-friendly fashion will represent a growing opportunity for operators. For this reason, industry research firm IBISWorld has added a report on the Plus-Size Women's Clothing Stores industry to its growing Apparel & Accessories Stores report collection.

Like most retailers, women's clothing stores are not recession-proof. Revenue has declined at an average annual rate of 1.1% over the five years to 2011 to an estimated $40.6 billion. The skyrocketing unemployment rate and the reduction in per capita disposable income pushed consumer sentiment down significantly. This trend led to diminished demand for discretionary products, including women's clothing.

However, according to IBISWorld analyst, Nik women's jackets oleta Panteva, the plus-sized fashion industry segment is bucking the trend. Retailers in this industry specialize in plus-size women's clothing, which is clothing proportioned specifically for larger women, including plus-size dresses, plus-size pants, plus-size tops and plus-size outerwear. "The fashion industry is increasingly catering to the plus-sized demographic by using larger models on the runway and in magazine spreads," says Panteva. "This has already spurred demand from the plus-size market, so stores that can meet this need will also find a place in the domestic industry." The plus-size market still has some way to go to really hit the big time. Many plus-size stores remain isolated in strip malls and shopping centers and the recession hurt the largest plus-sized clothing retailer – Charming Shoppes – forcing the closure of many stores. About 75.0% of its merchandise caters to the plus-size demographic. The company operates about 2,100 retail outlets in 48 states under three distinct brands: Lane Bryant, Fashion Bug and Catherines Plus Sizes. In addition to closing 150 underperforming stores in 2008, the retailer halved its budget for new store openings during 2009. Company growth post-recession will arise from its ability to sell to a growth market. With half of American women wearing size 14 or larger, the company's focus on plus-size apparel will continue to be its key advantage.

The Plus-Size Women's Clothing Stores market research report from IBISWorld provides key industry analysis and industry statistics, measures market size, analyzes current and future industry trends and shows market share for the industry's largest companies. IBISWorld publishes the largest collection of industry reports so you can see an industry's supply chain, economic drivers and key buyers and markets.

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Prince George’s County Businesses Use Women’s Shoes to Raise Money for Needy Residents

For many women, shoes can be described as a critical women's jackets accessory, a passion, or even an obsession, however two local businesses used women's shoes as a vehicle to help less fortunate Prince George's County residents take a step in the right direction.

Harris and Harris Wealth Management Group teamed with SimplySoles to host a shoe extravaganza and fundraiser for The Ivy Community Charities of Prince Georges County, Inc.

"This event was a way to bring socially conscious women together in a comfortable environment to share our love of shoes, support our neighbors in Prince George County, and learn more about how we can create a better financial future," said Zaneilia Harris, president of Harris and Harris Wealth Management group and author of the blog, Finance 'N Stilettos.

The fundraiser, which attracted women from around the county and beyond, was part reception, celebration, and shopping opportunity. SimplySoles hosted the reception at its National Harbor location and donated 20 percent of all sales at the fundraiser and from SimplySoles.com over the weekend to The Ivy Community Charities of Prince George's County, Inc.

"I found it tremendously gratifying to see so many women come out to share and support a cause that greatly benefits those less fortunate within our community," says Kassie Rempel, owner of SimplySoles.

"This event clearly demonstrates that Prince Georges County is a community that is not only thriving but attractive to successful small businesses that believe compassion is exhibited through the power of giving back," says Prince George's County Council Chair Ingrid M. Turner, who also attended the fundraiser. "I was gratified to see so many women gather to focus on bettering the lives of our neighbors."

For 25 years, The Ivy Community Charities has impacted the lives of Prince George's County residents by enhancing educational achievement, encouraging healthier lifestyles, strengthening families, honoring the elderly, and celebrating the arts.

"We were really excited to participate in this event and partner with the business community. I'm thankful to these businesses for opening their doors and to the attendees for opening their hearts," says Cheryl Petty Garnette, Charities' executive director. "We want to do whatever we can to support the citizens of Prince George's County, where we live and work."

Harris and Harris Wealth Management Group and SimplySoles will be honored for the support they provided to The Ivy Community Charities at their 25th anniversary celebration on Dec. 10, 2011.

About the The Ivy Community Charities of Prince George's County, Inc. (Charities)

The mission of The Ivy Community Charities of Prince George's County, Inc. is to support the educational, charitable, cultural and general welfare of economically and socially disadvantaged residents of Prince George's County, MD.?

For 25 years, Charities has made a significant impact by filling the educational and social gaps for our neighbors in the county who have been adversely affected by the changing economy. Charities has provided educational support through tutoring, scholarships, mentoring and social development programs. They have encouraged healthy lifestyles through health education and sizable contributions to medical research organizations. They have supported families in need through their shoe bank and clothes closets, and strengthened linkages in the community by working with elderly residents of a local rehabilitation center. The Ivy Community Charities also celebrates the arts by exposing youth to the fine arts. Charities ranked number one among the Prince George's County nonprofits that participated in the recent Give to the Max Day by raising the most funds and the most donors among all Prince George's County nonprofits. Proceeds will support the Ivy Youth and Family Center.

Learn more about The Ivy Community Charities of Prince George's County with Zaneilia Harris' interview with Cheryl Petty Garnette, Charities' executive director. Listen here. Visit them online at http://www.iccpgc.org.

About SimplySoles

SimplySoles caters to the stylish woman looking for the unique. Founded in 2004, SimplySoles began as a catalog and website in the home of SimplySoles' owner, Kassie Rempel. With a passion for style and a refusal to believe that women wouldn't buy designer shoes from a catalog, she started the company with a tape gun in hand and phone at the ready in her shoe-filled dining room. With the success of the catalog came the online boutique, which in 2010 was named by Internet Retailer at one of the "Hot 100 Best Retail Web Sites." Also in 2010, Kassie opened the first bricks-and-mortar SimplySoles store carrying an array of exclusive designs, including Kassie's own line lillybee.?

About Harris and Harris Wealth Management Group

Harris and Harris Wealth Management Group is a boutique financial advisory firm that offers service that is personal, private, and exclusive.? The firm focuses on educating and supporting women and the community, in order to build and transfer wealth.? The firm's goal is to help women achieve their financial success by guiding them through?major life-changing events such as marriage, divorce, death, and job transition. Through private invitation only events, Harris and Harris highlights local women business owners and shares financial tidbits to those in attendance. Giving back to women in the community is important to the firm's success. We have learned that in order to impact a community, you must empower women. To learn more about how Harris & Harris helps women in transition, visit http://www.hhwealth.com, or learn more about money matters for the modern woman at Harris & Harris' blog, http://www.financenstilettos.com.

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Tail Activewear Launches New Collection of Golf & Tennis Clothes for Women for Spring 2012

Tail Activewear, a leading manufacturer of golf and tennis clothes for women, has launched their latest collection of ladies golf apparel and tennis apparel for women for the spring 2012 sports season. Always in tune with their customers' needs, Tail Activewear began offering this collection in time to help women look great as they work hard to maintain their New Year's resolutions for health and fitness. The spring 2012 collection showcases slim-fitting styles of tanks, polos, dresses and skirts in feminine hues, such as purple and pink.

"After the hectic holiday season ends, many of our customers recommit to their fitness goals at the start of the new year," said Jason Burr, spokesperson for Tail Activewear. "We strive to help them work toward their goals by introducing a new collection of tennis apparel for women and ladies golf apparel that they look forward to wearing during exercise activities. The spring 2012 collection was designed to inspire, excite and empower our customers so they can stay on track and accomplish their sport and fitness goals for the new year."

Tail Activewear uses the latest fabric tech women's jackets nology to manufacture clothing that is made from innovative materials that are designed to control moisture and minimize friction. Each article of high-performance clothing in the spring 2012 line has been diligently tested to ensure that it meets the high standards of quality that Tail Activewear customers have come to expect from the brand.

The brand's merchandise is sold through their online store, at retail outlets in St. Augustine and in Sunrise, Florida, and at premium retail shops that specialize in selling premium-quality golf and tennis apparel for women throughout the United States.

To view the entire collection, visit them at http://www.tailactivewear.com/.

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Amiclubwear Puts the Bloom Back in Fashion with Their 2012 Spring Collection

Amiclubwear unveils a tempting array of delectable fashion staples for the most glorious season of all, spring. It's all about getting dolled up in delectable spring fashion made even more irresistible because they are absolutely guilt-free at 30 percent off. What's more, last season's items can now be found in clearance. All savvy shoppers will certainly get first dibs on quality items from the spring collection and items in clearance that will surely stand the test of fashion seasons. There's no time to waste, take advantage of this special promo that ends on 3/7/2012 by using the promo code spring30 to avail of Amiclubwear's generous discounts. Shopping pleasure will certainly be maximized with an array of Amiclubwear items mentioned below.

Rompers are so right for revealing gorgeous gams that are ready to receive the sun's bronzed kiss. After months of being bundled up in thick winter clothing, rompers are certainly a liberating change in time for spring. Made with fabrics that are as light as buttery chiffon or as silky as buttercream icing, Amiclubwear rompers boast soft, ultra-feminine styles and sleek silhouettes that hug women's curves without constricting them. They also come in flower or animal prints, and solid colors that range from dark to bright to pale pastel hues. So, it's safe to say that there's a romper for every woman who visits Amiclubwear.com.

And, if there's a romper for every woman who's set on using the promo code spring30 to purchase one women's jackets at friendly prices; there's also a wedge for every romper that was created for the Amiclubwear woman. With this in mind, Amiclubwear has extended the promo code to include chunky wedges that emphasize the length of womanly legs without sacrificing stability. If wedge shoes in the past were homely, practical solutions to achieving some height without having to keel over, that's no longer the case. Beautiful wedges, bursting with candy colors or subtly shimmering in earth tones and nude hues, will certainly capture any lady's fancy. And what's more, the strappy designs give these wedges a vintage vibe with a funky twist. In fact, if the fashion envelope is pushed more, the perceptive fashionista will find the perfect spring dress for every wedge.

And, it's more than fortunate that lovely spring dresses are all the rage from now till 3/7/2012 at 30 percent off. Airiness, romance, softness and blooming color seem to be the order of the day this spring 2012. There are no hard edges to this collection. There is just a refined liveliness that defines the collection of minis, midis, and maxis featuring jewel colors as well as delicate spring prints. But, expect to be enticed further by the variety of Amiclubwear's spring prints. Choose from delicate flower prints; hot animal prints, and geometric prints in stunning colors.

At Amiclubwear, spring kicks off with a 30 percent discount. What better way to step into spring than a guilt-free shopping spree.

Dress Like a Celebrity with Joy of Clothes, your Personal Stylist Online

Joy of Clothes, your personal stylist online, makes it easier than ever to dress like a celebrity. The Style Me channel helps women see which celebrity looks flatter their body shape. The unique Buy the Look function then helps women discover similar clothes in their preferred price range.

Joy of Clothes recognises that women are often influenced by celebrity fashion and fall in love with their outfits. However it is not always possible and it is often unwise to buy exactly the same thing.

Firstly, not every one can afford celebrity style so Joy of Clothes suggest alternatives at a wide range of price points.

Secondly, the clothes celebrities wear may be specially made, unava women's coats online ilable on the high st or out of stock. Joy of Clothes will search for the most similar items currently in stock from their database of 150,000 clothes from all the top retailers.

Thirdly, the garment may not be appropriate for their age, body shape or colouring. While women may be inspired by celebrity fashion they should not become a fashion victim. Joy of Clothes recommends women identify the colour, garment type or style they like and make it appropriate for them.

Joy of Clothes helps women discover and buy what to wear for their body shape.

On Joy of clothes women can find celebrities to follow of all shapes and sizes including Angelina Jolie,Kate Middleton,Kate Moss, Jennifer Lopez, Cheryl Cole, Beyonce and Gwyneth Paltrow

Joy of Clothes Style Me is like having a personal stylist on call all the time, helping women discover and buy the clothes, colours and trends which suit them.

On Style Me women can create a model of their body shape and colouring and then discover styles that suit them based on stylist recommendations. If they prefer they can create models of friends , family or celebrities and dress them like a stylist!

About Joy of Clothes:
Joy of Clothes. Discover and buy the clothes that flatter your body shape,eye,hair and skin colour. Stylist advice on how to look your best. Create your model to see what to wear for your body shape. Buy women's clothes from all the top shops and designers. Joy of Clothes was founded by Michaela Jedinak, personal stylist and David Lethbridge.

Michaela Jedinak has a unique range of experience from the fashion, media and design industry in London, New York, Milan and Prague. As MD of Cosmopolitan Prague, she developed her passion for colour and style, before going on to set up her highly successful colour and style consultancy. More details at http://www.michaelajedinak.com.

Michaela Jedinak
michaela (at) joyofclothes (dot) com
Mobile: 0044 780 313 9755

David Lethbridge has a consumer marketing background followed by over 20 years new media experience. David was co-founder and CEO Confetti , one of the first wave of consumer internet businesses in the UK . Developed Confetti into a profitable multi-channel business including stores, catalogues and Confetti branded products and books.

David Lethbridge
david (at) joyofclothes (dot) com
Mobile: 0044 795 736 2133

TerraFrog Clothing Corporation Releases New Limited Edition Yoga Tank

Women's yoga and athletic wear designer, TerraFrog Clothing Corporation, released its latest Limited Edition Yoga Tank this week. The exclusive designer tops are released three times a year. Retailers who carry the TerraFrog line get first dibs on women's coats the tanks before the remaining tops are released worldwide via TerraFrog's online store. The limited edition athletic tanks are coveted by fashion trendsetters looking for that exclusive fashion piece. In 2009, the Pink Tartan Limited Edition Tank sold out within 72 hours of it's release.

"TerraFrog yoga tanks fill the niche for celebrities and trendsetters looking for designer sportswear," said TerraFrog designer, Bobbi Windsor. "Our customers don't necessarily want to show up to the gym or their Pilates class wearing what everyone else is wearing. TerraFrog offers active fashion conscious clients a fresh and funky alternative to mass manufactured athletic wear."

The latest Limited Edition Tank to rock the TerraFrog collection is called "Ice Cream Squares" and features a contrasting back panel made up of soft mint, pale yellow and muted orange hues. TerraFrog's 2012 sportswear collection is now available for purchase through TerraFrog's online store and at select retailers in Canada and the United States.

About TerraFrog Clothing Corp:
TerraFrog Clothing Corp. is a Canadian athletic wear manufacturer providing unique, high quality yoga clothing to individuals and select retail outlets. TerraFrog is well known for their exclusive, trend setting designs and styles. This stylish lifestyle and casual wear company limits the number of pieces they make despite consumer demand.

TerraFrog designs can be purchased directly through the TerraFrog website or at select retailers across Canada and in Connecticut. TerraFrog wholesales their active wear line and yoga accessories to trendy boutiques in the United States and across Canada.

Make it in Great Britain 30 Under 30 Revealed

Charlotte Bryan, 24, from Sleaford in Lincolnshire has been announced as one of thirty young rising stars of the manufacturing world by Business Minister Mark Prisk.

The Make it in Great Britain '30 Under 30' come from all walks of manufacturing and were selected by a panel of expert judges. As well as Charlotte Bryan who is a trainee designer at David Nieper in Derbyshire, they include young talent from companies such as Pendennis Shipyard and GlaxoSmithKline as well as SMEs including The Paper Cup Company and Vantage Power.

Charlotte was selected for being a true high-flyer, standing out from her peers and demonstrating passion, enthusiasm and ambition in her role. She joined David Nieper straight from university after winning a paid internship at the fashion house and has been employed full-time ever since. Based in Alfreton in Derbyshire, David Nieper designs and manufacturers all its women's clothing and lingerie in the UK.

Charlotte will now go on to act as an ambassador for the Make it in Great Britain campaign, which aims to challenge outdated opinions and transform the image of modern manufacturing. She will have a special role in engaging with other young people, to ensure that the next generation is aware of the great jobs and careers in the industry.

Business Minister Mark Prisk said:

"There's a huge range of different job opportunities in modern manufacturing, in design, in engineering and in production.

"We need more talented, enthusiastic people to fill these roles, and we hope that the 30 Under 30 will inspire the next generation to consider a career in manufacturing."

Paul Jackson, CEO of Engineering UK and one of the 30 Under 30 judges added:

"I am always impressed at the level of young talent present in manufacturing and engineering, and over the years have met countless young people brimming with potential who have gone on to achieve great things.

"That is one of the reasons why I am supporting Make it in Great Britain, and why I was happy to be a judge for the 30 under 30.

"We need to be encouraging more motivated, ambitious young people to consider careers in manufacturing to ensure that the industry continues to grow. The 30 Under 30 finalists are all enjoying successful careers, and I believe that they will inspire other young people to follow in their footsteps. I look forward to meeting them."

Successful entrepreneur and Dragons' Den Star Deborah Meaden is backing the Make it in Great Britain campaign, and is particularly supportive of the 30 under 30.

She said: "It's important to encourage young people to see the value of manufacturing careers. The 30 under 30 will be a valuable asset to the campaign by offering a fresh perspective on what it takes to start up a business or launch new ideas.

"I look forward to working alongside them to help inspire the next generation of youngsters about a future in manufacturing."

Charlotte Bryan from David Nieper concluded: "It is a great privilege to be chosen especially as I'm the only person representing the fashion manufacturing industry. I got my big break after winning a paid internship, and know first hand the importance of getting experience in a real-life manufacturing environment. We've alr women's jackets eady been working with local schools to pass on fashion manufacturing skills, so this is a great opportunity to hopefully inspire more young people to consider a career in manufacturing."

The Make it in Great Britain campaign will culminate in an exhibition at the Science Museum, taking place from 24 July until 9 September.

To find out more about Make it in Great Britain, please visit the Make it in Great Britain website.

For more information on David Nieper, visit the David Nieper website.