AHQ to License Revlon Cosmetic Bags

What’s better than new item of makeup? A new stylish cosmetic case to house it. Handbag and accessory company Accessory Headquarters (AHQ) has just announced its exclusive licensing agreement with iconic cosmetic company Revlon. “Revlon is a globally-recognized household name that we are proud to have under the AHQ umbrella, and we’re excited to launch […]

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AAFA Forms Footwear Action Committee

The American Apparel & Footwear Association today announced it will establish the AAFA Footwear Action Committee to develop and implement information, policies, programs, and initiatives focused on helping AAFA members who make, distribute, and sell shoes “This new working group will enable AAFA to further the great services we already provide our members on footwear. This committee […]

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Item of the Day: Pelcor Cork Bags

Cork is now a trending material for many accessory brands and manufacturers. It’s eco-friendly and sturdy–a good combination for fashion folks who care for Mother Earth. One example is Portuguese label Pelcor, which has been making the rounds in many trade shows since 2003. Pelcor mostly produces a variety of women’s handbags made out of […]

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AAFA Applauds Signing of New Customs Bill

The American Apparel & Footwear Association is thrilled about the recent signing of The Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015, or the “Customs Bill,” H.R. 644, and has issued the following statement. “We would like to thank Congress and the Administration for their work on drafting this important bill, approving the legislation, and signing […]

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Hudson’s Bay Company Reports Strong Year

Hudson’s Bay Company had continued growth for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended January 31, 2016, with comp sales up 12% for the year and digital sales up 23.2%. Jerry Storch, Chief Executive Officer, HBC commented, “Our growth continued in the fourth quarter, as our team executed our strategies and focused on innovation around […]

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Governmental Notices February 20-29, 2016

Attached is our update of governmental notices that may be of interest to the membership and trade; among the items in this issue are links to: APHIS’ Notice Recognizing European Union and EU Member State Regionalization Decisions for African Swine Fever by Updating the APHIS List of Regions Affected with…

Awards: Jewelry Company FAF Wins Walmart Supplier of the Year

FAF Inc., a leading fashion jewelry and accessories company, recently received Wal-Mart’s Supplier of the Year award for “delivering excellence in execution in the apparel category.” The award is based on multiple performance metrics, including sales growth, margin improvement, modular excellence and improved store execution. “To be recognized by the world’s largest retailer as one […]

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Luxottica Signs Valentino EyewearLicense

Valentino has partnered with Luxottica Group on a new and exclusive eyewear license agreement for the design, manufacture and worldwide distribution of Valentino eyewear. The 10 year license kicks off January 2017. Valentino eyewear will taking inspiration from the Italian fashion house’s ready-to-wear collections and accessories. The first collection presented under the agreement will be […]

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Item of the Day: Soukie Modern Clutches

Not everyone can get to the souks/bazaars of Morocco for serious trendspotting (or shopping), but luckily, Soukie Modern has done the work for us. The clutches are just some of the by-products of founders Kenya Knight and Taib Lofti, who wanted to materialize the aesthetics of Palm Springs and Marrakech, two sunny and chic places […]

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