According to a report on Japanese apparel imports, as compiled by the Japan Textiles Importers Association based on Ministry of Finance trade statistics, August 2012 imports decreased by 1.8% in value from the same month of last year to 230,867 million yen. In quantity, imports declined by 7.9% to 360.55 million items. August imports from China decreased by 11.4% in quantity and 5.6% in value to 300.06 million items worth 181,525 million yen. Meanwhile, imports increased from the so-called

Pantyhose with roses (c) Karl Mayer This elegant legwear is made from a structured ground with circular, relatively wide mesh openings and large roses in the Art Déco style. The densely hatched flowers entwine around each other to form tendrils, which envelope the legs softly in a wavy pattern – an eye-catching detail made even more striking by the use of colours. A lilac-tinged brown has been combined with a cool yellow to create the contrasting colour effect. The pantyhose was produced

Garment associations from Taiwan and Japan have entered into an agreement to cooperate with each other. The Taiwan Garment Industry Association has signed a deal with the Japan Knitting Industry Association, under which both the organizations will make efforts to connect their downstream, midstream and upstream business segments. Both the associations will also jointly conduct research and development activities, according to the agreement, which was signed during a Ministry of Economic Af

With homecoming dances fast approaching in the Fall season, Camille La Vie & Group USA have curated a group of new dress styles: a Homecoming dress collection, which can be purchased through the retailer’s e-commerce website. With a main section titled “Homecoming Dresses”, shoppers are able to browse various styles in an array of colors, fabrics, lengths and shapes, which can be stylized with accessories ranging from platform sandals and stiletto pumps, beaded box clutches and purses, as

John Lewis is proud to unveil its new capsule collection exclusively with Clements Ribeiro for autumn winter 2012. Championed for their use of colour and print, the acclaimed design duo has introduced an intricate hand painted vintage lace print, which features on all four design-led garments. In a black colour palette with highlights of marine blue, violet and forest green, the collection includes a pair of silk pyjama style trousers that, when teamed with the structured short sleeved sil

Acknowledging the challenging global market and economy, a recording-breaking number of 436 suppliers from 22 countries and regions, which is a 37.5% increase compared to 2010, will participate in this year’s fair, hoping to break into the robust Asian market, particularly, China. High international participation rate with pavilions from Asia and Europe The strong turnout of suppliers will showcase their latest products and technologies in 25,000 sqm of exhibition space, which is double

Former Tanzanian beauty queen Jokate Mwegelo has launched a clothing line under her very own lifestyle brand Kidoti. The qualified fashion designer-cum-model’s newly unveiled fashion line is scheduled to hit the stores next year under the catchy tagline – Define Your Beauty. The 2006 Mis Tanzania beauty pageant runner up’s collection would be a harmonious amalgamation of African traditional costumes and modern outfits created for both the genders. Jokate will highlight the intelligent,

The seventh edition of the annual Turkish fashion revelry, the Istanbul Fashion Week, concluded with an opulent dose of highly innovative apparel creations by the country’s 34 most popular fashion designers and five apparel brands. The four-day-long event was graced by brightly coloured, intricately detailed and chic sophisticated spring/summer 2013 outfits created by a line of Turkey’s famous designers, including Safak Tokur, Nihan Peker, Songül Cabaci, Ayhan Yetgin, Günseli Türkay and ?igde

Stepping into H2 2012, the economic situation in the EU further deteriorated. The European Commission announced July’s CPI at -20.3 for EU, lower than June’s -19.7, and -21.6 for the Eurozone, down from June’s -19.8. In the meantime, the unemployment rate continued to increase. In June, the unemployment rate of EU-27 hit 10.4 percent, while that of the Eurozone arrived at 11.2 percent, both up 0.1 percentage points from May. In July, China’s textile and apparel export to EU amounted to $5.5

Cotton yarn markets recovered a bit in Asia, though trading sentiment was sporadic and thinner than the pre-holiday condition in China. Some mills that were in short positions raised prices, while a few ones cut offers. Supported by cost, most spinning mills were ready to lift offers despite limited orders. 32s yarn and 40s yarn made from a high proportion of high quality cotton held stable amid healthy trading sentiment. Polyester spun yarn prices were flat this week in Asia although they fol