Denim in demand

Jeans embellishment refuses to fade

With more jeans today being made for fashion wear than work wear, the technology for decorating them is an increasingly…

US: Cygne posts better Q3 income and sales

Private-label women’s wear firm Cygne Designs has reported better income and sales for this year’s third quarter. Net income totalled…

US: NexCen to buy Bill Blass

NexCen Brands Inc has agreed to buy Bill Blass Holding Co and its affiliates in a stock and cash transaction…

US: Victoria Beckham to sue Rock + Republic?

Ex-Spice Girl Victoria Beckham is threatening to sue jeans company Rock + Republic for up to US$100m, according to press…

US: Blue Holdings signs North Star to grow Antik Denim brand

Blue Holdings has signed a licensing agreement with North Star Apparel Corporation to expand its Antik Denim brand into a…

INDIA: Puma to launch Evisu brand

Sportslifestyle business Puma will launch Japanese denim brand Evisu in India, The Economic Times reported Puma Sports India’s managing director…

US: True Religion brand steps into shoes and accessories

True Religion Apparel said it has signed its first licensing deals for True Religion Brand Jeans-branded lifestyle products including footwear,…

ROMANIA: Uco Raymond opens new denim mill

Leading denim maker Uco Raymond has opened a new mill in Giurgiu, Romania. The Belgium-based firm currently employs 41 people…

US: Lee Cooper strengthens hold on Asian market

Denim apparel firm Lee Cooper has bought licensee PT Lee Cooper Indonesia and has also formed a 50-50 joint venture…