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Barring a reprieve, regulations set to take effect in February could force thousands of clothing retailers and thrift stores to throw away trunkloads of children's clothing.

You-Me-It Organics, a brand new organic T-shirt company, just launched their first website, displaying limited edition shirts with beautiful street art designs. The website, youmeit-organics.com, features men's and women's t-shirts with designs from famous graffiti artists.

The Hong Kong Research Institute of Textiles and Apparel (HKRITA) has been committed to fostering the industry development through quality research projects. Two HKRITA projects iV FabricEye - Fabric Structure Analysis and Appearance Evaluation, and Advanced Functional Surface Treatment Technology for Textile Materials: Lotus Nano Repellency Technology iV won recognitions.

Who says sportswear is only for exercise? It can also be sensual, rock and roll, and even ... theatrical.

Leather is very much appreciated by the consumers as fashionable and luxurious that holds high value and durability. Now, what do leather garments, car interiors and sport shoes have in common? If they are made out of dark leather, they heat up strongly in the sun which reduces comfort.

For half a century, East Asia's economic miracle has served as a model of development worldwide. This growth model has been based on two preconditions.

Underwear manufacturer Triumph is kicking off 2009 with the second launch of its global lingerie design competition for young fashion and design students. This year, young talents will not only be selected by the prestigious jury in Milan, they will also be chosen by visitors to the website who will also be able vote on who should receive the award.

MAGIC, the world's largest fashion trade event, is set to invigorate the men's market and put the growing Premium segment center stage this February making good on its commitment to catapult enthusiasm, drive down expenditures and stimulate business. Equally as exciting will be the energy and buzz emanating from the Concourse as MAGIC introduces retailers to a whole new crop of design talent for three action-packed days.

LUXURY goods maker Burberry Group PLC reported today a 30 percent rise in revenues in the final three months of 2008, but said it plans to lay off more than 500 workers in its British and Spanish operations.

The global economic turmoil and its after effects are taking a toll on the fast growing retail sector, the clothing retailing in particular. Plans of entering the Indian markets have been put on the back burner by global retailers for the time being, due to the fall in consumer spending.