<?xml version="1.0" encoding="iso-8859-1"?><?xml-stylesheet href="http://www.congoo.com/css/rss.css" type="text/css" media="screen"?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>Clothing-industry News - Congoo</title><link>http://www.congoo.com/feed/newschannelsfeed.aspx?chid=23&amp;catid=136</link><description>News Feed for - Clothing-industry</description><item><title>YSL auction raises $14.45m</title><link>http://www.congoo.com/news/addstorycomment.aspx?st=96262522&amp;Channel_ID=23&amp;Category_ID=136</link><pubDate>2009-11-23T00:56:00</pubDate><description>A second auction of art and furniture once owned by Yves Saint Laurent has raised 8.9 million euros ($14.45 million), Christie's says. The first sale of treasures belonging to Saint Laurent and his companion </description><source>ABC Online</source></item><item><title>Dreaming of Dior</title><link>http://www.congoo.com/news/addstorycomment.aspx?st=96262001&amp;Channel_ID=23&amp;Category_ID=136</link><pubDate>2009-11-23T00:49:00</pubDate><description>by Dior, Chanel and Balenciaga to precious wedding dresses and a pioneer woman's best and only dress, daintily mended to within an inch of its life. But when Charlotte unearthed her godmother's book of </description><source>Femail</source></item><item><title>Global luxury apparel retailers eyeing Indian mkts</title><link>http://www.congoo.com/news/addstorycomment.aspx?st=96242000&amp;Channel_ID=23&amp;Category_ID=136</link><pubDate>2009-11-22T19:09:00</pubDate><description>MUMBAI: The fashionista dream is alive and kicking. But itā??s no longer strictly elitist! With the US and Europe still grappling with recession, global luxury apparel retailers are eyeing markets like </description><source>Economictimes</source></item><item><title>American Airlines Launches In-Flight WiFi Tracker</title><link>http://www.congoo.com/news/addstorycomment.aspx?st=96173253&amp;Channel_ID=23&amp;Category_ID=136</link><pubDate>2009-11-22T19:27:00</pubDate><description>ines, Wifi, Flight, Search | Themes: The Internet, Software Syndication: American Airlines has released a handy tool aimed at helping passengers who are looking for an in-flight WiFi-equipped flight. </description><source>The Channel Guide</source></item><item><title>Burberry: The Art of the Trench</title><link>http://www.congoo.com/news/addstorycomment.aspx?st=96239453&amp;Channel_ID=23&amp;Category_ID=136</link><pubDate>2009-11-22T18:17:00</pubDate><description>News &amp; Trends: A quality trench coat is unarguably one of those fashion staples that if done right, can turn an otherwise ordinary outfit into something truly remarkable. From the time it was founded </description><source>International Business Times</source></item><item><title>Victoria's Secret Fashion show 09, NYC</title><link>http://www.congoo.com/news/addstorycomment.aspx?st=96097385&amp;Channel_ID=23&amp;Category_ID=136</link><pubDate>2009-11-22T18:17:00</pubDate><description>Model Marisa Miller poses with the $3 Million dollar bra that she will be wearing on the run for the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show in New York November 19, 2009. REUTERS/Carlo Allegri Victoria's Secret </description><source>International Business Times</source></item><item><title>Victoria's Secret Hopes to Rekindle Desire for Lingerie</title><link>http://www.congoo.com/news/addstorycomment.aspx?st=96083092&amp;Channel_ID=23&amp;Category_ID=136</link><pubDate>2009-11-20T15:41:00</pubDate><description>Victoria's Secret Fashion Show, with its flashing lights and hip-hop music, attracts a big TV audience every year as millions tune in to gawk at leggy blondes strutting down the runway in lingerie. But </description><source>CNBC</source></item><item><title>Pockets' fate sewn shut on Plumas Street: Kids clothing store closing its doors </title><link>http://www.congoo.com/news/addstorycomment.aspx?st=96226834&amp;Channel_ID=23&amp;Category_ID=136</link><pubDate>2009-11-22T21:31:00</pubDate><description>Customers opened their pockets to one Plumas Street boutique, but a lack of area foot traffic has finally pushed the owner to close her doors. Pockets 'A Hip Kids Boutique' will close by Dec. 31. Sales </description><source>Individual.com</source></item><item><title>Strong Asian presence at YSL auction</title><link>http://www.congoo.com/news/addstorycomment.aspx?st=96247828&amp;Channel_ID=23&amp;Category_ID=136</link><pubDate>2009-11-22T20:57:00</pubDate><description>(PARIS) Buyers from Asia purchased all but one of the top 10 priciest items at the sale of the last belongings of late couturier Yves Saint Laurent and his partner Pierre Berge, Christie's said last Friday.</description><source>Business Times Singapore</source></item><item><title>Heidi Klum wows crowd at Victoria's Secret show</title><link>http://www.congoo.com/news/addstorycomment.aspx?st=95933460&amp;Channel_ID=23&amp;Category_ID=136</link><pubDate>2009-11-22T20:12:00</pubDate><description>Heidi Klum and her post-baby body led the parade at the annual Victoria's Secret fashion show, which returned to New York with some fresh faces after four years on the road. The lingerie retailer inducted </description><source>Town Hall</source></item><item><title>Burberry to boost market presence in China</title><link>http://www.congoo.com/news/addstorycomment.aspx?st=96232728&amp;Channel_ID=23&amp;Category_ID=136</link><pubDate>2009-11-22T15:52:00</pubDate><description>The British luxury group Burberry is planning to further boost its presence in China by expanding the number of franchised stores to 100 in the country in the next couple years, said Chief Executive Angela </description><source>China Securities Journal Net</source></item><item><title>Samsung B7620 Giorgio Armani Preview-Mobile Review</title><link>http://www.congoo.com/news/addstorycomment.aspx?st=96104128&amp;Channel_ID=23&amp;Category_ID=136</link><pubDate>2009-11-22T15:06:00</pubDate><description>As far as its spec sheet and form-factor go, the Armani 2 is totally identical to another Samsung-branded device, the B7610, representing their Windows Mobile branch. However in my opinion Samsungā??s </description><source>Toys And Gadgets</source></item><item><title>Yves Saint Laurent auction fetches $18m</title><link>http://www.congoo.com/news/addstorycomment.aspx?st=96083063&amp;Channel_ID=23&amp;Category_ID=136</link><pubDate>2009-11-22T15:07:00</pubDate><description>Fashion A A four-day auction of late French designer Yves Saint Laurent's ravishing artwork and the everyday objects that packed his residences has fetched 8.99 million ($NZ18.74 million), Christie's </description><source>stuff.co.nz</source></item><item><title>Checkpoint Expands its Apparel Labeling Solutions Capabilities</title><link>http://www.congoo.com/news/addstorycomment.aspx?st=96202336&amp;Channel_ID=23&amp;Category_ID=136</link><pubDate>2009-11-22T02:55:00</pubDate><description>THOROFARE, NJ, Oct. 13, 2009 - Checkpoint Systems, a global leader in shrink management, merchandise visibility and apparel labeling solutions, today commented on the expansion of its Apparel Labeling </description><source>Loss Prevention Magazine</source></item><item><title>Aamir Atlas aims high after shocking world No 1 in Doha</title><link>http://www.congoo.com/news/addstorycomment.aspx?st=96095699&amp;Channel_ID=23&amp;Category_ID=136</link><pubDate>2009-11-22T00:20:00</pubDate><description>By Khalid Hussain KARACHI: Aamir Atlas Khan achieved the biggest breakthrough of his professional career yet when he scalped world number one Gregory Gaultier of France in what was a stunning upset to </description><source>The News International</source></item><item><title>Well-known Oak Street fashion retailer Joan Weinstein dies</title><link>http://www.congoo.com/news/addstorycomment.aspx?st=95855397&amp;Channel_ID=23&amp;Category_ID=136</link><pubDate>2009-11-18T12:52:00</pubDate><description>Joan Weinstein introduced Chicago to designers such as Giorgio Armani and Sonia Rykiel at her chic and influential Oak Street boutique, Ultimo. Ms. Weinstein, 74, died of heart failure on Sunday, Nov. </description><source>Chicago Tribune</source></item><item><title>Dress Barn shares rise after co. raises forecast</title><link>http://www.congoo.com/news/addstorycomment.aspx?st=95968756&amp;Channel_ID=23&amp;Category_ID=136</link><pubDate>2009-11-20T20:33:00</pubDate><description>SAN FRANCISCO -- Shares of Dress Barn Inc. climbed Friday, a day after the company raised its yearly profit estimate above analysts' forecasts. The stock rose $1.25, or 6.1 percent, to $21.77 in afternoon </description><source>Washington Post</source></item><item><title>YSL auction raises almost three times estimate</title><link>http://www.congoo.com/news/addstorycomment.aspx?st=96091225&amp;Channel_ID=23&amp;Category_ID=136</link><pubDate>2009-11-20T19:49:00</pubDate><description>PARIS (Reuters) - A second auction of art and furniture once owned by fashion guru Yves Saint Laurent has raised 8.9 million euros ($13.22 million), up to three times the estimated amount, auctioneers </description><source>Reuters India</source></item><item><title>UPDATE 3-AnnTaylor profit beats; cautious on holiday</title><link>http://www.congoo.com/news/addstorycomment.aspx?st=96075844&amp;Channel_ID=23&amp;Category_ID=136</link><pubDate>2009-11-20T16:24:00</pubDate><description>* Net sales down 12 pct, miss Street view * Sees Q4 sales down from pvs qtr, drop in gross margin * Shares down 2.8 percent (Recasts; Adds comments from company, analyst; updates shares) NEW YORK, Nov </description><source>Reuters</source></item><item><title>Victoria's Secret 2009</title><link>http://www.congoo.com/news/addstorycomment.aspx?st=96054073&amp;Channel_ID=23&amp;Category_ID=136</link><pubDate>2009-11-20T04:21:00</pubDate><description>Victoria's Secret Fashion Show at the Lexington Armory in New York.  Model Miranda Kerr presents a creation. Photo: AFP            1 of 19    View more galleries        View more galleries:   View more </description><source>Sydney Morning Herald</source></item><item><title>Strong Asia presence at Saint Laurent auction</title><link>http://www.congoo.com/news/addstorycomment.aspx?st=96102432&amp;Channel_ID=23&amp;Category_ID=136</link><pubDate>2009-11-21T17:24:00</pubDate><description>0:04 am TWN, PARIS, AFP Buyers from Asia purchased all but one of the top 10 priciest items at the sale of the last belongings of late couturier Yves Saint Laurent and his partner Pierre Berge, Christie's </description><source>China Post</source></item><item><title>BRIEF-Moody's may cut rtgs on Bear Stearns 2007-BBA8</title><link>http://www.congoo.com/news/addstorycomment.aspx?st=95847348&amp;Channel_ID=23&amp;Category_ID=136</link><pubDate>2009-11-19T20:28:00</pubDate><description>Nov 19 (Reuters) - Bear Stearns 2007-BBA8: * Moody's COPYRIGHT</description><source>Forbes.com</source></item><item><title>Ahead Of AnnTaylor Stores' Q3 Report</title><link>http://www.congoo.com/news/addstorycomment.aspx?st=96172738&amp;Channel_ID=23&amp;Category_ID=136</link><pubDate>2009-11-22T19:46:00</pubDate><description>(RTTNews) - Women's specialty retailer AnnTaylor Stores Corp. (ANN) is scheduled to report its third-quarter results before the market opens Friday, with analysts forecasting earnings of $0.07 per share </description><source>Quote.com Japan</source></item><item><title>Heidi Klum At Victoria's Secret Show</title><link>http://www.congoo.com/news/addstorycomment.aspx?st=95975745&amp;Channel_ID=23&amp;Category_ID=136</link><pubDate>2009-11-22T08:34:00</pubDate><description>Just weeks after giving birth, Klum hits the runway Related Article:  Copyright  2009, Tribune Interactive          vine    WTXX   Text size Popular stories                                     Copyright </description><source>WTXX-TV</source></item><item><title>When secondhand clothing stores flaunt that term "cheap" these days - what exactly </title><link>http://www.congoo.com/news/addstorycomment.aspx?st=96201895&amp;Channel_ID=23&amp;Category_ID=136</link><pubDate>2009-11-22T02:48:00</pubDate><description>When secondhand clothing stores flaunt that term 'cheap' these days - what exactly do they mean? Cheap as in 'cheap quality of clothes and shoes', or cheap as in 'cheap prices'? Arthur desperately wanted </description><source>Fiji Times</source></item></channel></rss>