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Published by Aroq Ltd.Wed, 19 Jun 2013 11:52:28 GMTWed, 19 Jun 2013 11:52:28 GMTjust-style.com - RSS feedjust-style.comhttp://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss20UK fashion retailer French Connection has today (8 May) appointed Adam Castleton as its new group finance director.http://www.just-style.com/news/french-connection-names-castleton-finance-director_id117772.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=polo-ralph-lauren-corporationWed, 08 May 2013 11:02:00 GMTHong Kong listed Luen Thai Holdings, one of the world's leading apparel manufacturing and supply chain services providers, has completed its US$55m acquisition of Singapore-based Ocean Sky Group.http://www.just-style.com/news/luen-thai-completes-55m-ocean-sky-buy_id117700.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=polo-ralph-lauren-corporationTue, 30 Apr 2013 14:32:00 GMTAmerica's Save Our Industries Act, also known as the SAVE Act, which would give a range of Philippines-made apparel duty-free access to the US, looks increasingly likely to be implemented. And the Filipino clothing and textile sector is happy.http://www.just-style.com/analysis/philippines-garment-exporters-seeking-save-act_id117307.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=polo-ralph-lauren-corporationWed, 27 Mar 2013 12:39:00 GMTSingapore-based apparel company Ocean Sky is set to be acquired by Luen Thai Holdings for US$55m. http://www.just-style.com/news/luen-thai-to-buy-ocean-sky-apparel-ops-for-55m_id116570.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=polo-ralph-lauren-corporationTue, 08 Jan 2013 11:12:00 GMTFormal wear retailer The Men's Wearhouse has hired designer Joseph Abboud as its new chief creative director.http://www.just-style.com/news/mens-wearhouse-names-abboud-creative-director_id116490.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=polo-ralph-lauren-corporationThu, 20 Dec 2012 11:58:00 GMTLuxury apparel business Ralph Lauren Corp has announced plans to discontinue operations for its Rugby label to drive growth.http://www.just-style.com/news/ralph-lauren-to-axe-rugby-brand_id116023.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=polo-ralph-lauren-corporationMon, 05 Nov 2012 16:04:00 GMTThe production of sustainable apparel in China has a "blind spot" that wastes large amounts of energy and water, and causes pollution problems, says a new report.http://www.just-style.com/news/apparel-brands-accused-of-environmental-blind-spot_id115858.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=polo-ralph-lauren-corporationThu, 18 Oct 2012 13:20:00 GMTLeading apparel brands including Gap, Adidas and H&M Hennes & Mauritz are looking at ways to reduce pollution within their supply chains following accusations that they were purchasing clothing from suppliers who illegally discharge polluted water in China.http://www.just-style.com/news/apparel-brands-to-reduce-pollution-in-supply-chain_id115779.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=polo-ralph-lauren-corporationWed, 10 Oct 2012 13:11:00 GMTApparel fastener and trim business Talon International has entered into a two-year agreement to supply clothing and accessories retailer Fat Face with trims and zippers.http://www.just-style.com/news/talon-inks-supply-deal-with-fat-face_id115765.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=polo-ralph-lauren-corporationTue, 09 Oct 2012 10:41:00 GMTPerformance apparel and footwear maker Under Armour has appointed Leanne Fremar as senior vice president and executive creative director of its women's business as part of plans to expand the category.http://www.just-style.com/news/under-armour-names-fremar-head-of-womens-business_id115704.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=polo-ralph-lauren-corporationTue, 02 Oct 2012 12:09:00 GMTThe BRIC countries are far from being the only emerging market suppliers for the global apparel sector - and a knot of competitors such as Bangladesh and Vietnam have long been vying for business. But there are also smaller players who are looking to grow.http://www.just-style.com/management-briefing/new-outsourcing-players-challenge-export-giants_id115700.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=polo-ralph-lauren-corporationMon, 01 Oct 2012 18:00:00 GMTAustralian luxury fashion company Oroton Group says it expects its new financial year to be one of "transition," with Asia and the internet helping to offset the loss of its exclusive licensing deal with Polo Ralph Lauren.http://www.just-style.com/news/oroton-fy-profit-flat-as-transition-year-looms_id115621.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=polo-ralph-lauren-corporationFri, 21 Sep 2012 11:56:00 GMTApparel fastener and trim business Talon International has ended its long-running legal dispute with Pro-Fit Holdings over the patented Tekfit stretch-waistband technology.http://www.just-style.com/news/talon-reaches-an-end-to-tekfit-waistband-dispute_id115598.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=polo-ralph-lauren-corporationWed, 19 Sep 2012 12:37:00 GMTCalvin Klein Underwear, a division of the Warnaco Group, has appointed apparel designer Brian Reyes as vice president and head of global design.http://www.just-style.com/news/calvin-klein-underwear-names-reyes-head-of-global-design_id114914.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=polo-ralph-lauren-corporationThu, 12 Jul 2012 16:32:00 GMTApparel and footwear company The Jones Group has appointed Scott Bowman to the newly created role of group president of global retail and international development to drive overseas growth.http://www.just-style.com/news/jones-names-bowman-president-of-international-unit_id114794.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=polo-ralph-lauren-corporationMon, 02 Jul 2012 10:30:00 GMTFormer American Apparel executive Marty Staff has partnered with Bert Pulitzer to revive Pulitzer's iconic sailing jacket. http://www.just-style.com/news/industry-execs-partner-on-sailing-jacket-venture_id114730.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=polo-ralph-lauren-corporationFri, 22 Jun 2012 15:11:00 GMTA range of counterfeit Olympic apparel goods have been seized by Border Force officers in the UK, including themed vests and football shirts carrying brands like Adidas and Polo Ralph Lauren.http://www.just-style.com/news/counterfeit-olympic-apparel-goods-seized_id114623.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=polo-ralph-lauren-corporationMon, 11 Jun 2012 15:05:00 GMTLuxury apparel and accessories business Ralph Lauren Corporation today (22 May) booked "spectacular" double-digit gains in both fourth quarter and full-year results - but warned that measures to change its distribution in China and economic uncertainty in Europe are likely to weigh on wholesale revenues in the year ahead.http://www.just-style.com/news/ralph-lauren-hails-spectacular-q4-fy-growth_id114452.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=polo-ralph-lauren-corporationTue, 22 May 2012 15:18:00 GMTLuen Thai Holdings is Hong Kong's largest listed garment firm, with 34,000 employees, revenues of around US$1bn and a flagship business that produces over 80m garments a year - as well as footwear and bags - from production bases in China, the Philippines, Indonesia, India, Bangladesh and Cambodia. In the first of two articles based on a conversation with just-style managing editor Leonie Barrie at the recent Prime Source Forum in Hong Kong, CEO Henry Tan calls for industry-wide collaboration in a bid to increase efficiency and offset rising costs in the apparel supply chain.http://www.just-style.com/interview/henry-tan-ceo-luen-thai-holdings-part-i_id114254.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=polo-ralph-lauren-corporationWed, 09 May 2012 12:40:00 GMTGlobal Sources' spring China Sourcing Fair, which showcases garments, textiles and fashion accessories, is set to take place at the end of the month. http://www.just-style.com/news/global-sources-sourcing-fair-to-take-place-this-month_id114018.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=polo-ralph-lauren-corporationWed, 11 Apr 2012 12:53:00 GMT