SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. -- More than 800 employees of Levi Strauss and Co. are volunteering today at nonprofits in San Francisco as part of a company-sponsored day of service called “501 Day.”
05/01/2009
04/27/2009
Levi’s to celebrate 501 Day with organic edition (Singapore)
In celebration of the
annual Levi’s 501 Day on May 1st, the Levi’s brand is launching a
special edition jean inspired by its classic and definitive 1947 design
and made from 100% organic cotton. Shrink-to-fit and tailored from
selvedge fabric, the jean marries the hallmarks of quality denim loved
by discerning consumers, with environmental consciousness, and from a
label that’s iconic and timeless.
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ASOS sees online fashion sales double last year
Online fashion retailer ASOS has seen its sales for the 12 months to the end of March rise 104% to £165m.
Sales for the last month to 24 April were up 80% year-on-year.
04/23/2009
H&M launches Matthew Williamson collection
Hundreds of frenzied shoppers descended on H&M’s Oxford Circus store in London like locust this morning, eager to get their hands on a the Matthew Williamson collaboration.
04/15/2009
Lee Cooper Teams Up With Kish Mauve for Fall Campaign
This
Fall, British denim brand Lee Cooper will launch RDLC, a new
directional range that celebrates Lee Cooper's British rock n' roll
heritage. With its clean, sexy lines and clever detailing, it will
seduce the stylish urban denim lover looking for a quietly
sophisticated rock and roll inspired silhouette.
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03/31/2009
Levi's unveils ad characters
LONDON - Levi's is to roll out three brand mascots to mark the 10th anniversary of its Engineered Jeans.
The characters, developed by artist Wilfrid Wood, will be used as part
of a pan-European ad campaign created by Neighbour. Each of the mascots
wears a different fit of Levi's Jeans.
03/17/2009
2009 spring fashion trends highlight "depression chic"
Spring is finally in the air and as the weather becomes hotter and hotter so do this season's trends.
The
recent economic downturn equaled an unexpected turn for the better for
fashion design this spring. The economy has had obvious negative
effects on the fashion industry, but an unpredicted positive result
comes in the form of one of the most popular trends this spring season,
cleverly referred to as "depression chic."
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03/03/2009
Men's monthly magazine Arena to cease printing after 22 years
Pioneering men's monthly magazine Arena is set to close after 22 years, putting up to 12 jobs at risk.
02/28/2009
Converse Launch AC/DC Trainers - Metallica range also due
Iconic trainer company Converse are set to launch a new range featuring Australian hard rock legends AC/DC.
Founded in 1917, Converse were around a long time before The Ramones turned their iconic range into perhaps the definitive punk trainer. One of the longest lasting footwear brands, Converse have survived tide and trend with their basic design intact.
01/09/2009
Levis Red 10th Anniversary - Worldwide Exclusive
Fashionbeans in association with Oki-ni are very proud to bring you news of an exclusive online launch of the Levi’s® 10th Anniversary pack to celebrate the birthday of their very first twisted leg jean. We always like to bring our loyal readers news of exclusive collections before anyone else and we can guarantee to you that "You can not buy these jeans anywhere else online."