Live on the Red Carpet for the 62nd Annual Primetime Emmy Awards held at the Nokia Theater in Los Angeles proved to be the latest celebrity landing spot of Simon Carter, the British designer. West End by Simon Carter and the London Chic style made popular by Simon Carter was the lifestyle choice for Emmy Nominee Henry Ian Cusick, who plays Desmond Hume on ABC's LOST. Style Expert, TV Personality, Author and Multi-faceted host, Lawrence Zarian ("THE FASHION GUY") from Entertainment Tonight and TV Guide Channel gives the lifestyle collection two thumbs up and wore a suit by Simon Carter London. Days before the Emmys the a cappella boy group OVERTONE, which was discovered by legendary Director and Actor Clint Eastwood and provided the soundtrack for his movie "Invictus" staring Matt Damon and Morgan Freeman, chose both collections for their performance at the 2nd "RUNWAY TO RED CARPET 2010" Pre-Emmy's Style Lounge Preview at the Montage Residencies Beverly Hills.
Simon Carter, the British based designer is almost as hot as the celebrities he dresses. Henry Ian Cusick, the Emmy Nominated actor certainly thinks so. Cusick's rising star power comes from his reoccurring role in 71 episodes of the critically acclaimed series "LOST," where he brought to life the character Desmond Hume. For the Emmy's Live on the Red Carpet, Henry and his actress wife Annie Wood looked to celebrity stylist Phu Styles for guidance.
During a unique preview, StyleshopUSA's private lounge headed by Celebrity Fashion Stylists- Phu Styles, designers debuted styles and options for the imminent Emmy's Red Carpet. StyleshopUSA, are best known for hand selecting the next round of up and coming International brands, featuring "runway to red carpet-ready" looks and showcasing them at the world's most prestigious red carpet and private events such as the Academy Awards, Art Basel, the Cannes Film Festival and the Monaco Grand Prix: Designer clients include Heike Jarick (New York/Germany), Addy Van Den Krommenacker (Amsterdam), Rubina Anjum (San Francisco), Men's shoes by Donald J. Pliner (USA), Mens fashion by Simon Carter, (UK) and Mens and Womenswear by Reina, (Kuwait).
While Henry Ian Cusick and his wife arrived on the Primetime Emmy Red Carpet, covering the fashions was ET's own Lawrence Zarian. Lawrence dressed exclusively by Simon Carter, brought his stylish wit and wisdom as one of the Co-hosts of the TV Guide Network's 2010 EMMY ? Awards Red Carpet coverage, as well as recapping all the fashion hits and misses as the new host of the network's "The Fashion Wrap".
"Lawrence's personal style and appetite for trend-right, high quality fashions, exemplifies the modern gentleman. It's a huge compliment," referring to Lawrence's choice to wear Simon Carter shirts and suits for his various segments and at Red Carpet events. "Men and women across the nation and the globe learn from his expertise that they too can be stylish, fashion forward and enjoy the London chic styles offered by Simon Carter," says Tim Danser, VP of Bagir International who represents Simon Carter in the North America.
"For me, there is nothing better than classic elegance and simplicity with a modern twist. Simon Carter's eye for style definitely suits me and fits my lifestyle... Perfectly!!" says Lawrence Zarian.
Simon Carter, the London designer has been burning up the Red Carpet this season at every major entertainment award celebration. Carter's signature London Chic lifestyle has fast become Hollywood's elite brand of choice. High profile celebrities such as Jason Mraz, Alice In Chains, Adrian Grenier, Josh Sussman, Edin Gali, Crispin Glover, Russel Wetanson, Mike Inez, and Dennis Keene opted to wear the collection on one of the most important nights in their life. The 62ndAnnual Primetime Emmy Awards is no exception.
Simon Carter's strong and loyal customer base which already includes Will and Jada Pinkett Smith, Robert Downey Jr., Jonathan Ross, Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen, members of Duran Duran, and the West Ham United football team recently added new admirers with 6 time Stanley Cup winner Glenn Anderson, Paul Raffin, the former CEO of Limited, Jay Godfrey, luxury women's wear designer, and Melissa Gonzalez, the founder of RS Pop Shop. These newest fans attended the brand's 25th Anniversary bash "Celebrate Style Manhattan Chic" which was held at celebrity hotspot, the Atelier Sky Lounge in Manhattan. During this tribute to the King of Cufflinks, the crème de le crème of the fashion industry gathered to experience Simon Carter's unique lifestyle first hand and witness why Hollywood is abuzz about the collection. Hand rolled cigars, delectable bites, signature cocktails, scotch tastings, and a gelato bar all served on Manhattan's highest outdoor rooftop lounge proved to be an evening of good taste, good style, and good fashion. The unforgettable sunset of Manhattan was nature's way of providing the perfect backdrop to the modern style for the fete.
"In the midst of this great recession, men are still shopping. Today's modern man is more educated about fashion. He wants to look good, feel good, and be admired in what he is wearing. Simon Carter is proving to be that reason to buy in this economy," says Danser. "The British are coming and this time the red coats will reel in the strongest patriots looking for freedom in personal style."
About Simon Carter
Simon Carter, the "King of Cufflinks", is known for excellent quality and great design with a touch of British wit. Simo women's jackets n retains the hallmarks of class and high fashion which are always London chic. West End by Simon Carter is retro cool, fun, and edgy while Simon Carter London is the modern gentleman's brand. Simon Carter has its flagship store in Covent Garden, London and boutiques in Toronto, Osaka and Tokyo and is also available globally in stockist such as Bloomingdales, Lord and Taylor, Selfridges, John Lewis, Brown Thomas and David Jones, and in a growing number of specialty stores worldwide. Simon Carter London and West End by Simon Carter clothing lines are manufactured in an exclusive partnership with Bagir International.
About Bagir
Bagir is an exceptional designer and manufacturer of men's fashion with innovation and technology. A triad of excellence receiving international awards such as The Queens Award for Innovation, and Israeli Ministry of Industry, Trade and Labor Award, Bagir is one of Europe's largest suppliers of commercial men suiting. In addition to Simon Carter and M&S, Bagir provides tailored suits in Europe for fashion giants such as Kenneth Cole, Next, Patrick Cox, Moss Brothers, Balmain, Burton, Belissimo and has its sights on the US market. Bagir is a leader and multiple patent holders in textile innovations, and designs. With technology innovation as a building block Bagir continues to be a juggernaut by turning their focus wholeheartedly to fashion and design. With their London Design Center, Bagir continues being the leader of commercial fashion by leveraging their expertise of UK fashion and their collection archives to create fashion forward designs for all their global markets.
To learn more about Bagir and Simon Carter contact:
Tim Danser
VP of Marketing
Bagir International
499 Fashion Ave
New York, NY 10018
212.560.9650
timd(at)bagirusa(dot)com
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'Doctor Martens,' 'Doc Martens,' or simply 'Docs,' the original 1460 8-eye lace-up boot is recognized the world around as the style that launched a global phenomenon. Founded in 1996, Onlineshoes.com was the first company to sell shoes online, and Dr. Martens has been one of the company's most popular brands since 2001. To celebrate the 50th anniversary of this legendary brand and their ninth year as an Onlineshoes.com partner, Onlineshoes.com and Dr. Martens are giving away two pairs of Dr. Martens 1460 boots to two lucky winners: Simply visit the Dr. Martens giveaway on the Get in Gear blog between October 19 and October 25 to enter.
Following a foot injury suffered while skiing in the Alps in 1945, a German medical doctor, Klaus Maertens, came up with the idea of inventing a soft leather shoe with an air-cushioned sole, a product he developed with an engineering friend, Dr. Herbert Funck. Their comfortable styles were immediately popular with middle-aged housewives looking for relief from foot pain. By the late 1950s, Maertens and Funck decided it was time to expand into other markets, which is how English footwear manufacturer R. Griggs & Co. acquired the global rights to the revolutionary air-cushioned sole. Then chairman Bill Griggs trademarked the soles as AirWair, implemented the signature yellow-stitch welt and anglicized the name to 'Martens,' and the Dr. Martens company was off and running.
Dr Martens' inaugural release is reflected in the name of the Dr Martens 1460 boot: The numbers 1 and 4 stand for the first of April, while the 60 designates the year 1960. Early fans of the Dr. Martens Original 1460 boot included mailmen, policemen and factory workers—hard-working individuals whose jobs required them to spend a lot of time on their feet. (Nowadays, Dr. Martens industrial footwear takes on-the-job safety even more seriously, offering boots and shoes with features such as protective steel toes, slip-, puncture- and heat-resistance, electrical hazard protection and more.)
The 1460 Dr Martens boot is also a mainstay of such youth subculture movements as Mods, Skinheads, Punks, Ska, Psychobilly, Goth and Grunge—not to mention gracing the feet of such memorable superstars of music and screens both large and small, including Miley Cyrus, Robert Pattinson, Adam Lambert, Gwen Stefani, Chris Brown, Emma Watson, Lady Gaga and countless others.
To this day, the 1460 remains women's jackets the most popular men's Dr. Martens style, but it is also offered in fun colors and patterns designed to appeal to women, such as the 1460 W 8 Eye Flower Boot.
"Dr Martens 1460 boots look as great now as they did fifty years ago, and they'll look just as fresh and timeless in the year 2060. As our customers can attest, pretty much anybody at any age can rock a pair of 1460s," says Onlineshoes.com buyer David Waarvick.
About the Contest:
To celebrate this momentous 50th anniversary, Onlineshoes.com will be giving away two pairs of women's or men's Dr. Martens 1460 boots. Simply visit the Onlineshoes.com blog Get in Gear contest to answer the question, "What musical act would you most like to see perform live when wearing your own pair of iconic Dr. Martens 1460 boots?" (200 words max). Entries will be accepted from October 19, 2010, through October 25, 2010; two winners will receive a free pair of Dr. Martens 1460 boots in the size, finish and color of their choice. See the complete contest rules and regulations.
Check out the full range of 1460 Dr. Martens at Onlineshoes.com, pick a favorite style and color, and crank the tunes as inspiration before entering the contest.
About Onlineshoes.com:
Established in 1996, Onlineshoes.com is the nation's first online shoe retailer. With a history that began decades ago in a family-owned corner shoe store, the company is committed to delivering exceptional value and service. Onlineshoes.com offers the latest high-quality footwear for men, women and kids with more than 240,000 shoe and clothing choices from more than 250 name brands, as well as a wide selection of bags and accessories. Customers are entitled to a 110-percent price guarantee, a 365-day return policy, and free shipping and exchanges on most orders. For more information, visit http://www.onlineshoes.com.
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After shifting over half of their production abroad, Fresh Produce Clothing has recently brought the majority of their manufacturing back to the USA. The colorful brand is proud to produce over 1.2 million pieces of colorful, casual resortwear at home this year.
Several years ago, Fresh Produce moved about 50% of their manufacturing offshore, but quickly learned manufacturing abroad wasn't always right for their vision. Over the past two years, Fresh Produce has brought almost half of their overseas manufacturing back to the USA. The colorful women's retailer now manufactures 70% of its casual, lifestyle clothing domestically.
"We're happy the majority of our apparel is being made domestically again in California" said co-founder, Thom Vernon. "We learned that producing overseas didn't fit our niche or who we are. There's tremendous value to manufacturing here and now we're using it to our advantage."
Throughout this transition, Fresh Produce found three key benefits of manufacturing right here in the USA that help make this brand so vibrant and unique.
1. Made in the USA Means Just-in-time Manufacturing
Being made in the USA helps build strong partnerships with their 400 Fresh Produce dealers. Fresh Produce gives their accounts the opportunity to watch style trends from consumers and place orders based off sales and interest. When orders are placed, the clothes are made on an as-needed basis and reach the stores quickly. Fresh Produce's 39 retail stores also use this approach to manage and order their own inventory depending on buyer interest. "In these economic times, long-term forecasting has gone out the window," explains Vernon. "Now we can react much more quickly and reduce excess inventories."
2. Made in the USA Means Better Quality Clothing
Every piece is hand-inspected by Fresh Produce's in-house production team to ensure maximum quality control in everything from cutting, sewing and sorting, to fabrication and finishing. This results in better quality clothes that women can wash and wear time after time, while still maintaining the integrity of the original garment. The wearable, classic pieces are made to last, and have proven to be more than just fast fashion.
3. Made in the USA Means it Feels Good to Fresh Produce
For the Fresh Produce team, it feels right to create product here, where they live. Being able to observe the entire process from cutting to sewing to dying and finishing helps the brand keep its unique, fresh feel. Fresh Produce is proud to contribute to the local and national economy with the support of their suppliers, factories, cotton farmers and spinners who are such an integral part of the process. The Fresh Produce team is also proud that being made at home helps consumers feel good about their associations with the brand.
About Fresh Produce Clothing
Fresh Produce Clothing makes colorful and effortless lifestyle clothing and resortwear women can look and feel good in all year-round. With vibrant prints, essential neutrals and breezy yet flattering styles, the clothes help bring out the fresh, fun personalities of women everywhere. Started by Thom and Mary Ellen Vernon with a t-shirt kiosk at the 1984 Olympics, Fresh Produce Clothing is now sold in 39 Fresh Produce unique retail stores nationwide and in 400 specialty dealers across the U.S., Canada and the Caribbean as well as Nordstrom's, Macy's Hawaii and Von Mauer. Fresh Produce's easy-to-wear dresses, tops, tunics, capris, skirts, shorts and t-shirts are also available online at http://freshproduceclothes.com/. Contact Susan Touchette Aust, Marketing Manager, 303-546-4960 or media(at)fpcolor(dot)com. women's coats
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ID You & Co.'s new website at IDYouCo.com developed by VegasTechGroup.com.
Buying jewelry online along with fashion accessories has never been easier with ID You & Co. IDYouCo.com is an exciting and unique online e-commerce store which sells sterling silver jewelry, personalized sterling silver, watches, hair accessories and other fantastic women's accessories. With each sale 18% women's jackets of all proceeds are donated to one of three charities of your choosing when you make your first purchase.
ID You & Co. has partnered with Feeding America, Nothing But Nets, and The Lone Soldier Center charities. Feeding America is the nation's leading domestic hunger-relief charity. Their mission is to fee America's hungry through a nationwide network of member food banks and engage our country in the fight to end hunger. Nothing But Nets is a global, grassroots campaign to save lives by preventing malaria, a leading killer of children in Africa. The Lone Soldier Center is a charity dedicated to assisting a person who immigrated from Russia, Ethiopia, and the United States and many other countries who have come to live in Israel and are serving to protect Israel. The Lone Soldier Center charity will benefit from two teens, Brittany & Yoshua's Mitzvah Project, working together to make a special recreation room for the soldiers.
ID You & Co. works with an impressive line of women's clothing and accessories designers. ID You & Co. vendors include: Blee Inara, Deepa Gurnani, Echo, Honey House Naturals, Hot Sox, Jessie Steele, LA MER Collections, etc. just to name a few.
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UrbanBargains today announced the launch of the only urban lifestyle comparison shopping engine of apparel, footwear and accessories for fashion–conscious young men and women.
UrbanBargains.com features a wide selection of urban wear brand names and private label casual apparel, including denims, dresses, tops, sportswear, outerwear, accessories and footwear from hundreds of leading lifestyle stores like Karmaloop and Creative Recreation. With this large selection of urban clothing, shoppers will be able to find whatever fits their fashion style without having to visit numerous websites.
"At UrbanBargains we know keeping up with the latest urban wear and skate clothing fashions can be very hard on the wallet for most families" said Winston Ajamu, President of UrbanBargains.com "Our goal is to offer consumers a better shopping experience than they would find at other online stores, while saving them both time and money by introducing best of breed technology that has never been introduced fully to this marketplace."
Customers can choose from over 100 well-known hip hop clothing and skate wear brands including: Nike, Trukfit, Rocawear, Adidas, Ecko Red, Sean John, Baby Phat, and many more. The lifestyle store also features product reviews, customer reviews and ratings to help shoppers to make better purchasing decisions. Personalized recommendation features include:
My Recommendations: Customers can easily discover something new with recommendations based on previously viewed products. Tips: Find Street Fashion Online(may be you can find what you want on the oasap.com)
My Saved Searches: Allows users to save items throughout the site for viewing later across multiple channels and stores.
Product Alerts: Shoppers can receive email alerts when products from various merchants drop in price.
About UrbanBargains
UrbanBargains.com is the only urban wear and skate clothing comparison-shopping engine featuring more than 100,000 from multiple online stores. At UrbanBargains, savvy shoppers can instantly shop and compare thousands of unique products within popular urban lifestyle categories, such as Mens, Womens, Kids, Skate, Accessories and more. For more information please visit us at http://www.UrbanBargains.com.
