The newest addition to the Sugar Cane denim lineup is the Union Star Jean. In July of 1965 Toyo Enterprise, parent company of Sugar Cane, was commissioned to make a limited  run of jeans for the U.S. Military PX.  At that time Toyo Enterprise had been producing Aloha shirts for the PX but this order [...]

Bongo Jeans drops TV star Kristin Cavallari and replaces her with MTV Presenter Vanessa Minnillo. The brand is known for attracting some of Hollywood’s top spokespeople. Nicole Richie from “The Simple Life”, Rachel Bilson of “The O.C.,” Fergie from the Black Eyed Peas, and cast members from “Laguna Beach” have all been featured in the brand’s [...]

Dolce & Gabbana, the world-renowned Italian super-brand synonymous with sexy advertising has been admonished by the ASA for its latest campaigns which reputedly glorify violence. Two of the campaigns have been banned from the UK. Reuters reported that an advertising watchdog criticised the company who in their latest ad show models brandishing knives. The Advertising Standards [...]

Coolio and Italian manufacturer Mama Industry are creating an apparel line for men and women. “Women should be barefoot with short skirts on and their breasts should be about to pop out of the top. No, I’m joking,” joshed Artis Ivey Jr., aka Coolio, as he proudly promoted his new fashion label Gang Star. “I [...]

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After a great 06 year for Greedy Genius, here is a sneak peek look at Greedy Genius 07 Spring shoes. 2 new phantom shoes will be dropping. Heli Blue and S.0.S. These shoes contain Patent leather and 3M material. More info to come soon. Quick Brand Bio

JHUNG YURO EXCLUSIVE LUXURY LIFESTYLE FOOTWEAR — Limited Edition as worn by US rapper NAS see XXL magazine jan 2007 issue    This unique shoe is exclusively available from togged.com. Split suede, leather sock and collar lining. Cup sole with deco stitch detailing. Full grain leather shoe box included. Contrast deco stitch on box exterior, [...]

Diesel jeans advertising campaigns are best known for their overtly sexual content and innuendo, right? Apparently not in 2007. Diesel jeans are side stepping their well trodden tits and arse campaigns and are opting for some fashionable social commentary. Of course, the cries of cynicism reverberate across the galaxy as Diesel jeans starts preaching about [...]

With growing concern as to how fashion negatively impacts the environment, brands like Katherine Hamnett, Loomstate and Bono’s Edun are showing the way forward. Nudie jeans are following this new and important trend and even have a Code of Conduct which includes: Environment Nudie Jeans wants to contribute to long-term sustainable development and minimise the environmental impact [...]

Sienna Miller will be launching a fashion label along with her sister Savannah, it was revealed today. It will be called Twenty8Twelve and it’s to be backed by Pepe Jeans owner Carlos Ortega. Twenty8Twelve will feature denim, knitwear, tailored jackets, dresses and outerware. ‘We wanted to created that London world that feels inaccessible,’ said Sienna, [...]

A new brand of denim, Wahoojin creates cutting edge chic from combining centuries old art and contemporary fashion. Vintage kimono fabrics are used to make one of a kind accessories such as belts, and the jeans feature hand painted unique kimono designs. Japanese kimonos are traditionally made with beautifully rich colors and exotic patterns, and this tradition [...]

Gucci Group NV plans to move its flagship store to New York’s Trump Tower on Fifth Avenue and expand on the world’s most expensive shopping street. Gucci is the third-largest luxury goods maker and will lease 45,000 square feet and leave its store at 54th Street and Fifth Avenue, the company said today in a [...]

Paris-based fashion house Christian LaCroix has settled on a location for its first store in New York, leasing a 2,700-square-foot space at 36 E. 57th St. The two-story location, which will serve as the designer’s flagship store, has 1,900 feet on the first floor, a 900-foot second level that can serve as a mezzanine, and [...]

Kathleen Woodside and Izabel Duval the designers behind the contemporary women’s clothing line, bellekat inc. “We both have some of the most insane jeans,” says Woodside, “but we couldn’t find any fresh tops to wear with them.” Kathleen and Izabel met while in Paris for Premiere Vision over 10 years ago. A friendship was quickly [...]

Prada is going wireless. The Italian fashion and accessories house has partnered with South Korea-based LG Electronics to develop an iconic mobile phone to be released in early 2007. The initial launch is planned for distribution starting in Europe—first in Italy, the United Kingdom, France, and Germany—followed by Asian locations such as Hong Kong, Taiwan, [...]

Dior Homme Creative Director Hedi Slimane is reputedly in contract negotiations with the brand. Apparently pressure is building up to conclude the talks, and relations between the negotiating parties are tense. Slimane’s failure to attend recent festivities for St. Catherine’s Day, a tradition in honor of couture workers, was looked on dimly by Dior management, [...]

Limited Edition – Win a signed McLaren Mercedes shirt! To celebrate the 25th anniversary of the sponsoring partnership between HUGO BOSS and Team McLaren Mercedes, Hugo Boss will be raffling off three limited-edition McLaren Mercedes team shirts, personally signed by Formula One drivers Kimi Raikkonen, Pedro de la Rosa and Garry Paffet. Have a bash [...]

“Paul Smith is delighted to be hosting an exhibition of the work of celebrated Japanese artist Keiichi Tanaami. Born in 1936, Tanaami’s creative work in painting, illustration and graphic design first came to the fore in the 1960s when his vibrant, colourful and psychedelic designs adorned publications as esteemed as ‘Studio Voice’ and ‘Oz’. Tanaami’s [...]

Martin Yat Ming takes RMC jeans into unchartered waters. The Yoropiko denim collection is like nothing anyone has even imagined before. The designs are breath-taking and the quality is unrivalled. RMC by Martin Ksohoh is denim for the next generation and marks an epoch in fashion history.

Victoria Beckham is reputedly threatening to sue Rock & Republic Jeans, the brand she apparently helped build and for which she designed a number of styles. A source quoted by the Sunday Mirror said: “Victoria Beckham’s lawyers and accountants believe the range to have been far more successful than anyone imagined and Victoria is owed [...]