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2009 April 28
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(NEW YORK) New York City’s Economic Development Corporation one of fashion's driving forces, and now it has just introduced a new tool for the chic set. NYCFashionInfo.com, a comprehensive business-to-business resource for the fashion community, has just launched, and aims to be a means to promote information and commerce in the industry.
The site offers a complete calendar of the city’s market weeks and fashion weeks, updates on the latest fashion news (by subscription), support for design and production--including connections to sourcing databases, factories, and manufacturers, as well as a searchable database of more than 5,000 New York showrooms. But the best part may be the Fashion Facts section: Did you know that the fashion industry in New York City employs over 175,000 people and generates $10 billion in total wages? See, we all have something to learn.
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Dolce & Gabbana Found Guilty, Sentenced To Prison Stint
The courtroom-set saga continues to unfold: Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana were slapped with the verdict for their tax evasion case, and the sentence isn't pretty. The Sicilian...
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It's Official: PPR Is Now Kering
Today, the fashion conglomerate formerly known as PPR has officially become Kering. The news was announced at the company's annual meeting. PPR stood for Pinault-Printemps-Redoute, ...
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All grown up! Stacey Bendet's resort collection for Alice + Olivia had some sophisticated looks that will have both her current clientele swooning and perhaps some new ones too.
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