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January 30, 2007

Levi Strauss Suing Its Rivals

United States Patent and Trademark No. 1,139,254 is not much to look at: a pentagon surrounding a childlike drawing of a seagull in flight. But the design for a Levi's pocket, first used 133 years ago, has become the biggest legal battleground in American fashion. Levi Strauss claims that legions of competitors have stolen its signature denim stitches - two intersecting arcs and a cloth label...

January 23, 2007

Fabrics, Nature of Change

The Fall/Winter 2007/2008 season concentrates on fresh perspectives as concepts borrow from the delicate nature of change. Recognizing consumers ability to adapt to various conditions will be realized in dynamic fabrics, pairing form and function like never before. Peering in on the unprocessed aspect of living, we see color and fabric derived from a genuine place. In both the landscape and wi...

January 15, 2007

The Jeans Outlook for 2007

There's nothing like a little anticipation to make life interesting. And this year, while some of the coming fashion trends feel a little conservative, much of the fashion technology feels very fresh. It's been in the works for years, but now featherweight, "5-ounce" denim is coming to lines such as Rock and Republic and American Eagle. Current denim trousers are mostly made of 13 to...

January 12, 2007

Levi’s launch Slimming Jeans

There's hope for women everywhere as Levi's introduces their Perfectly Slimming 512 Jean. The new slimming jeans designed to flatten the stomach to create a more flattering silhouette will be coming to the retail market. The slimming boot cut is designed with a mix of cotton and spandex for comfort and shaping that ensures a sleek, flattering silhouette and will be available in select stores ...

January 2, 2007

Mexican textile and apparel makers in row over CAFTA membership

Mexico's textile and apparel manufactures are caught in a bitter row over the benefits that the country's possible entry into the Central American Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA-DR) may bring to their respective trades. Mexico is currently reviewing CAFTA-D...
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