FRANCE: Whimsical and beautiful collections
[Nov 18, 2007] A Canadian designer is one of the hottest names in fashion-conscious Paris. PARIS-based Canadian fashion designer, Tara Jarmon launched her self-titled clothing line over 20 years ago in partnership with her husband David and it now
FRANCE: Dollar slide is squeezing European exporters’ profits
[Nov 18, 2007] At Yves Saint Laurent, the storied French design house that manufactures exclusively in Europe, the plunging value of the U.S. dollar has Chief Executive Valerie Hermann thinking about the number of pockets on a skirt and the price of embroidery on a dress.
FRANCE: Most iconic garment celebrating 100 years
[Oct 09, 2007] It takes at least twenty minutes to make an Aubade bra, said Vanessa Vettier, the company's Asia manager. There are so many components, to know all the different fabrics that can be used, up to six different fabrics for one bra and, up to 30 different pieces.
FRANCE: Report on worldwide textile chemicals industry
[Oct 03, 2007] A new market research report related to the worldwide chemicals industry is now available in Reportlinker.com catalogue. This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Textile Dyes. The major product segments analyzed are Acid Dyes, Basic Dyes, Direct Dyes, Disperse
FRANCE: Fashion is serious business
[Aug 07, 2007] Fashion is regarded as the national industry in France and is a major industry in Spain. Ready to wear was considered an alternative used when there was no more time to have one’s dress made. Women planned their outfits way ahead