ABN Newswire http://www.abnnewswire.net Tue, 21 May 2013 20:35:49 newsroom@abnnewswire.net newsroom@abnnewswire.net 60 <![CDATA[ Breville Goes Green with Cardia (ASX:CNN) Compostable Juicer Bags for its Juicer Products ]]> en74863 Y http://www.abnnewswire.net/press/en/74863/ Wed, 20 Mar 2013 15:12:59 GMT Cardia (ASX:CNN) is pleased to announce that Breville Group Limited, a global designer and manufacturer of small kitchen appliances will purchase and market Cardia's compostable "juicer bags" as part of its Juicer accessory offering to consumers.

The agreement is expected to generate strong sales for Cardia and the launch follows on from Cardia's ASX announcement made on the 21st of August 2012.

Breville is a leader in juicer sales and has launched the compostable "juicer bags" in packs of 30, for sale where you can buy Breville Juicers in the USA and can also be purchased online at www.brevilleusa.com.

Breville's launch in the USA has implemented the 100% compostable "the Clean & Green(TM)" juicer pulp bag, with its Juice Fountain(R) range of juice extractors to encourage environmentally-friendly waste disposal practices.

Breville's USA Category Manager for Food Prep, Michelle Smith-Aiken said: "We recognized that consumers are always looking for even faster clean-up when they're using a juicer and that most were using their produce bags in their pulp bins to help with the clean up. We saw this as an unhealthy disposal of plastic and wanted to come up with a more environmentally responsible way. The Clean & Green(TM) juicer bags are the solution for a faster clean up while providing a fully compostable - biodegradable option to dispose of the pulp.

Cardia's Chairman Mr Pat Volpe said: "Partnering with a global consumer products company such as Breville on this project and the successful launch by Breville to its customer base in the USA, is an endorsement and credit to Breville as they lead the way to environmental friendly practices. It also demonstrates Cardia's versatile Bioplastics technologies as Cardia wins the confidence of a world class designer and maker of kitchen appliances"

This is an important achievement for Cardia and adds another leading global brand to the Company's customer portfolio. This also confirms Cardia's view of a global shift with major brand owners and packaging companies wanting to transition from conventional oil based plastic packaging products to bioplastics that have and environmental benefit and a lower carbon foot print.

The global shift towards green economies is gaining significant traction as individuals, companies and Governments are looking at ways to reduce their impact on the environment and looking at new technologies that can reduce their carbon footprint.

Cardia is well-placed to capitalise on this trend supported with a patented portfolio comprising a number of renewable resin technologies,

Mr Pat Volpe
Cardia Bioplastics
TEL: +61398307676
EMAIL: patv@cardia.com.au

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<![CDATA[ Custom Bioplastics (U.S.A) To Market the New "Bio-buddy(TM) Dog Waste Bag" Using Cardia's (ASX:CNN) Unique Biohybrid(TM) Technology. ]]> en74853 Y http://www.abnnewswire.net/press/en/74853/ Tue, 19 Mar 2013 11:05:40 GMT Cardia Bioplastics Limited (ASX:CNN) and USA-based Custom Bioplastics LLC have announced the launch by Custom Bioplastics of the new "Bio-buddy(TM) dog waste bag" developed using Cardia's new and unique Biohybrid(TM) technology.

The new "Bio-buddy(TM) dog waste bag" is now being manufactured and marketed into the USA and online by Custom Bioplastics, an established USA manufacturer of blown and cast film plastic packaging located in the Pacific Northwest. The "Bio-buddy(TM) dog waste bag" is offered as a new lower carbon footprint alternative to conventional oil-based dog waste bags The number of dog waste bags used in the U.S.A runs into the hundreds of millions annually.

Governments and pet owners are looking for a sustainable and renewable alternative to the conventional dog waste bag that is now available with the "Bio-buddy(TM) dog waste bag". The photo shows the new "Bio-buddy dog waste bags" developed using Cardia unique Biohybrid(TM) technology.

The new "Bio-buddy dog waste bags" has been developed using both Cardia unique Biohybrid(TM) technology that requires less oil hence has a lower carbon footprint. Custom Bioplastics also use recycled plastics in the manufacturing process.

Custom Bioplastics Managing Director, Mr Dick Mathes, said "their new Biohybrid(TM) Bio-buddy dog waste bag is made with a combination of recycled resin and Cardia's Biohybrid(TM) technology.

Bio-buddy's Biohybrid(TM) dog waste bags allow for plant starch to be combined with recycled resin.

The plant starch lessens the total carbon footprint of the bag along with creating a bag that is soft and silky to the touch. This introduction is result of a desire of Custom Bioplastics to provide a dog waste bag that follows the newly issued FTC Green Guidelines and laws being enacted in California.

Mr Mathes emphasised: Custom Bioplastic strategy on responsible packaging. "We are excited to work with Cardia Bioplastics. Our packaging products made from their Biohybrid(TM) resins will form an integral part of our responsible plastic bag and film offering," he said.

Cardia's Chairman Mr Pat Volpe said: "The product has been developed with Custom Bioplastics to meet the growing demands for a sustainable pet waste bag with a lower carbon footprint, driven by consumer, brand owners, government and municipals."

"The Bio-buddy dog waste bag demonstrates the latest in sustainable technology and again confirms the diverse application of Cardia's Biohybrid(TM) proprietary technology. Cardia's main advantage besides the soft touch is that we deliver a product with a lower carbon footprint using renewable and sustainable resources - in line with the recent growing global trend."

"The "Bio-buddy dog waste bag" is a positive example of an application that now meets these requirements and is a great achievement by both companies." Mr Volpe also said.

For Custom Bioplastics, this is an endorsement of the company's commitment to providing its customers with the option to purchase innovative plastic film products with lower carbon footprint.

The global shift towards green economies is gaining significant traction as individuals, companies and Governments are looking at ways to reduce their impact on the environment and looking at new technologies that can reduce their carbon footprint.

Cardia is well-placed to capitalise on this trend supported with a patented portfolio comprising a number of renewable resin technologies.

Dick Mathes
Custom Bioplastics
360-757-8880
dick@custombioplastics.com

Mr Pat Volpe
Cardia Bioplastics
+61398307676
patv@cardia.com.au

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<![CDATA[ Toro Energy Limited (ASX:TOE) Toro Energy Secures A$12 million Funding ]]> en74062 Y http://www.abnnewswire.net/press/en/74062/ Thu, 1 Nov 2012 09:34:40 GMT Toro Energy Limited (ASX:TOE) is pleased to announce that it has received and executed a committed letter of offer for an A$12 million convertible debt facility from Macquarie Bank Limited.

Once full legal documentation has been finalised, the Facility will increase Toro's available working capital to A$19.5 million (based on A$7.5 million cash held as at 30 September 2012) putting Toro is in a strong financial position to fund the completion of the Wiluna Uranium Project definitive feasibility study and finalise the process of negotiation with potential joint venture or funding partners.

The Facility is a secured loan with a term of three years from initial drawdown which is expected to occur in the first half of 2013. The first tranche of A$8.0 million is available following the completion of documentation and satisfaction of standard conditions precedent. The second tranche of A$4.0 million is available after the completion of an additional condition precedent being the receipt of Federal Government approval for the development of the Wiluna Uranium Project, a decision on which is anticipated by the end of 2012.

The interest rate applicable to the loan will be at the Australian bank bill rate plus fixed margin.

In line with the terms of the Facility, Toro will issue tranches of 3 year options to Macquarie at an exercise price set at a 20% premium to Toro's 30 day volume weighted average share price ("30 day VWAP") at various stages which, were they to be exercised, would raise funds equivalent to the A$12m face value of the facility. On execution of the Commitment Letter, Toro is obliged to issue options to Macquarie equating to 25% of the Facility face value (or equivalent value A$3m). The remaining 75% of the options are to be issued on a pro-rata basis if and when Toro makes drawdowns under the facility.

The initial tranche of 24,390,244 options will be issued on 2nd November 2012 with an exercise price of A$0.123 per share. Further tranches of options will be issued to Macquarie at each drawdown with a strike price set at a 20% premium to the 30 day VWAP prior to the date of each drawdown and the number of options issued being equal to 75% of the face value of the tranche divided by the 30 day VWAP. Under the terms of the Facility, any proceeds from the exercise of the options must be directed towards the repayment of the outstanding loan balance, if any.

In the event that Toro issues equity at a price below the exercise price of the options within 18 months of first drawdown or undertakes an in-specie distribution, the exercise price of the existing options will be adjusted in accordance with ASX Listing Rules. If circumstances that require an exercise price adjustment cannot be made under ASX listing rules Toro can issue replacement options, pay cash, issue shares or new options in order to compensate Macquarie for any reduction in value of their existing option holding.

Toro is obliged to repay the loan in full in the event of a sale of its interest in the Wiluna Project or when it undertakes a loan drawdown in respect of any project funding of the Wiluna Project. In respect of any other asset sales, Toro is obliged to direct 50% of any cash proceeds towards loan repayment when the asset sale has a value greater than A$2.0 million.

The establishment of the Facility will not require shareholder approval as the issue of options to Macquarie represents less than 15% of the issued capital of Toro.

"Toro welcomes Macquarie Bank as significant new stakeholder and looks forward to working with Macquarie in moving the Wiluna Uranium Project forward through the financing phase" Managing Director, Greg Hall, said today.

Toro Energy Limited
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F: +61-8-8362-6655
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<![CDATA[ Inditex (MCE:ITX) Expansion Continues Strong, With 2011 Net Sales Rising 10% ]]> en72780 Y http://www.abnnewswire.net/press/en/72780/ Wed, 30 May 2012 05:21:48 GMT (Global Fashion Wire) - The Inditex Group's (MCE:ITX) net sales (1 February 2011 to 31 January 2012) rose by 10% in 2011 from 2010 to 13.8 billion euros. Net sales increased in all geographic areas (Spain, the rest of Europe, the Americas, Asia and the rest of the world). Net income totalled 1.9 billion euros, an increase of 12% from 2010. Net sales in local currencies rose by 11%, while like-for-like store sales climbed by 4%.

The Groups expansion strategy has created a further 9,374 new jobs in 2011, through the opening of 483 stores in 49 markets including 5 new markets: Australia, Taiwan, Azerbaijan, South Africa and Peru - increasing its total workforce to 109,512.

Inditex's expansion in Asian markets consisted of 132 store openings throughout China, inclusive of 30 new Zara locations. Two Inditex concepts, Oysho and Zara home, were also opened in China during 2011 - with 17 Oysho and 5 Zara home stores, bringing the complete number of Inditex stores there to 275.

Japan and Korea, saw 15 and 13 new stores, respectively, introducing the first Bershka locations within both markets as well as the first Pull&Bear and Stradivarius stores to open in South Korea.

Inditex have also announced it intends to launch an online store with Zara to begin offering its fashions online in China during next winter season, extending its e-commerce business to one of the fastest-growing markets for Inditex concepts. The Group continued to develop its Internet sales platforms in 2011, and by September 2011 all of its formats had online stores. By the end of the year, Inditex retailers had e-stores in 18 European countries. Zara's online shop also began welcoming customers in the US and Japan.

As for its continuing expansion strategies into 2012, Inditex plans to increase total number of stores between 480 and 520 new establishments. Among these included a Zara store opening during early May in New York City, on the corner of Fifth Avenue and 52nd Street, which boasts 3,500 square metres and is now a worldwide flagship for the brand.

For more information regarding Inditex press release, and further information regarding its European operations, please click the link below: http://www.inditex.com/en/press/press_releases/extend/00000911.

Communication and Institutional Relations Corporate Division
Edificio Inditex 
Tel: +34-981-185-400
Fax: +34-981-185-544 
Email: comunicacion@inditex.com
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<![CDATA[ Fashioning Our Industry: May 31st Keynote Breakfast With The Gilt Groupe Founders ]]> en72668 Y http://www.abnnewswire.net/press/en/72668/ Sat, 19 May 2012 05:00:30 GMT (Global Fashion Wire) - Fashioning Our Industry announces a keynote breakfast with Alexis Maybank and Alexandra Wilkis Wilson, the founders of Gilt Groupe. This event is the first in a series of keynote breakfasts produced by Fashioning Our Industry to bring together successful fashion entrepreneurs. The breakfast is May 31st at the AmericanAirlines/One World Headquarters at 8:00 AM and features a keynote address on their experience founding Gilt and strategies for creating a successful e-commerce business. The event includes a free copy of Maybank and Wilson's new book, By Invitation Only, book signing, and networking.

RSVP at http://giltgroupekeynote.eventbrite.com.

Additional copies of By Invitation Only will be available for purchase at the event. For every book sold, Gilt Groupe will make a donation to the Fashioning Our Industry scholarship fund, which benefits emerging designers and students pursuing careers in fashion, business, and law. Additional donations to the scholarship fund may be made at Scholarship Donation Page (donations are not tax deductible and 100% of contributions go towards the scholarships).

The event is hosted and sponsored by American Airlines. Other sponsors include Loeb and Loeb, LLP, Kaptive, Global Fashion Wire, and Commonwealth Limousines. Learn more about the sponsors at www.nycfashionconference.com/sponsors.

The next keynote breakfast will be announced in mid-June.

To learn more about Fashioning Our Industry, visit: http://www.nycfashionconference.com

Follow on Twitter at @NYCFshnIndustry, or like on Facebook at: http://www.facebook.com/nycfashionconference.

About Fashioning Our Industry

Fashioning Our Industry was founded with the goal of bringing together entrepreneurs and other professionals in fashion, law, marketing and branding, and fashion to discuss trends and possibilities for the fashion industry in New York City. Industry professionals, branding and technology experts, lawyers, financiers, designers, and entrepreneurs attended the inaugural conference in February, 2012, which consisted of short keynote presentations and panel discussions on topics relevant to the fashion industry. The conference was sponsored by Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts, Women in Business, Nolcha Fashion Week, OS Fashion, and Fashion Mannuscript.

American Airlines is a subsidiary of AMR Corporation (NYSE:AMR) (PINK:AAMRQ).

Rob Sanchez
T: +1-917-720-2537
E: rob@nycfashionconference.com

Pansy Croft
T: +1-646-389-9357
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<![CDATA[ World Fashion Week (WFW) Pre-Events Series To Kick-Off at The Historic 1st Edition Savoir Faire Perth Fashion Week, Australia ]]> en72216 Y http://www.abnnewswire.net/press/en/72216/ Thu, 5 Apr 2012 13:39:43 GMT (Global Fashion Wire) - As a prelude to the Inaugural Ceremony - Ist. Annual World Fashion Week (WFW) to be held in New York City in fall 2013, and as part of the WFW Pre-Events Series, Perth, Western Australia, will welcome leading WFW nominated fashion designers from Europe, Africa, Middle East and Latin America, advocating for a fair and sustainable global fashion industry.

April 19th to 23rd 2012 will see Perth come alive with an array of West Australian and leading international designers showcasing their Spring/Summer 2012/2013 collections at WA's first ever fashion trade event; Savoir Faire Perth Fashion Week.

During Savior Faire Perth Fashion Week and for the first time in Australian fashion history, the launch of "Dreamtime" will showcase Western Australia indigenous designers. Savoir Faire Perth Fashion Week will set up a program for indigenous artists, textile artists and designers that will provide the tools and the platform for indigenous creatives to gain recognition in an international arena.

"Showcasing our indigenous designers will create awareness, will empower and have a positive affect in the community. We will guide indigenous creatives and provide all the tools from business through to design to help them create their own sustainable business on an international level," said Ms. Sylvia Giacci, SF PFW Director.

In addition to the much anticipated Savior Faire Perth Fashion Week, a group of outstanding international couturiers, nominated and summoned by WFW, will officially represent their countries: The Netherlands by Addy Van Der Krommenacker, United Arab Emirates by Furne One, Argentina by Gabriel Lage, Austria by Thang De Hoo, Cameroon by Blaz Designs, and South Africa by Hendrik Vermeulen.

"We are honored to join forces with Savior Faire Perth Fashion Week in Australia, encouraging the expansion of world fashion while promoting international fashion business relationships and understanding, with the principles of fair trade and social development. It will be remarkable to witness Australian indigenous creations on the runway" said Mr. Paco De Jaimes, President of WFW. "WFW works to expand the potential power of fashion; as a tool for poverty eradication, women empowerment, economy development, and Corporate Social Responsibility within the global fashion and textile industries" Mr. De Jaimes concludes.

For more information on World Fashion Week, visit: http://www.worldfashionweek.tv

About World Fashion Week (WFW)

WFW is the global voice of Fashion, an "Olympic Style" platform for the local fashion industries around the World, which provides them with a forum for exposure and recognition. Its major role is to contribute to the harmonious growth and development of the global fashion industry and work towards a greater good, harnessing and supporting relationships to keep the global fashion industry sustainable and fair.

The Inaugural Ceremony - 1st. Annual World Fashion Week will be officially hosted in the City of New York, USA, in Fall 2013.

WFW promises to be one of the most anticipated and global trade events of the XXIst. century, leaving a sustainable legacy to the world's next generations.

About Perth Fashion Week (PFW)

Savoir Faire PFW's mission is to "empower the local West Australian fashion community by creating ever growing business opportunities through events that connect people, encourage individuality and nurture creativity. Savoir Faire Perth Fashion Week 2012 will be a dynamic event, attracting a wide range of international buyers, media, designers, models and the fashion savvy eager to see W.A talent. The 5-day schedule will create an interactive and dynamic environment - creating priceless opportunities furthering local and international fashion industry.

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<![CDATA[ Savoir Faire Perth Fashion Week To Showcase Indigenous Designers ]]> en72215 Y http://www.abnnewswire.net/press/en/72215/ Thu, 5 Apr 2012 13:21:35 GMT (Global Fashion Wire) - Savoir Faire Perth Fashion Week 2012 is delighted to announce for the first time in Australian fashion week history the launch of "Dream Time" which will showcase WA Indigenous Designers. Perth Fashion Week will set up a programme for Indigenous artists, textile artists and designers that will provide the tools and the platform for Indigenous creatives to gain recognition in an international arena.

Perth Fashion Week Director, Sylvia Giacci, has been putting the infrastructure in place for the past year to bring the Dream Time Project to life. "I am thrilled to finally see the Dream Time Project come to fruition and for it to be an integral part of Perth Fashion Week. Ms Giacci says. "This has never been done before in Australia and it is time for us to embrace our heritage and break down the barriers".

"Showcasing our Indigenous designers will create awareness, will empower and have a positive affect in the community. We will guide Indigenous creatives and provide all the tools from business through to design to help them create their own sustainable business on an international level".

Perth Fashion Week has sought advice from Traditional Owners of The Kimberley to ensure the correct protocols are adhered to on Indigenous matters as Indigenous Australians, place great importance on artistic activity as a way of expressing experiences and emotions and teachings. Perth Fashion Week has a duty of care to make sure that this is honoured.

"I had a discussion with Donna Karan who was absolutely thrilled that Dream Time was being implemented into Perth Fashion Week. She has shown great interest and we would love to have Donna involved as a mentor for our Indigenous designers", Giacci says.

"Perth Fashion Week is a cultural event that will showcase our state like it has never been done before and there is no better forum than having our own fashion week to highlight the breathtaking beauty especially when we have the eyes of an international audience".

Perth Fashion week 2012 is set to take place April 19th to 23rd, and will follow a 5 day schedule attracting buyers, media, W.A.'s top models and international delegates.

For more information on visit Savoir Faire Perth Fashion Week & the 'Dreamtime' Showcase, visit: http://www.perthfashionweek.com.au/dreamtime

About Perth Fashion Week (PFW)

Savoir Faire PFW's mission is to "empower the local West Australian fashion community by creating ever growing business opportunities through events that connect people, encourage individuality and nurture creativity. Savoir Faire Perth Fashion Week 2012 will be a dynamic event, attracting a wide range of international buyers, media, designers, models and the fashion savvy eager to see W.A talent. The 5-day schedule will create an interactive and dynamic environment - creating priceless opportunities furthering local and international fashion industry.

To receive daily updates on the latest in fashion, Subscribe to Global Fashion Wire (GFW), visit: http://www.globalfashionwire.com/alerts2.asp

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<![CDATA[ Betty Tran To Transform Savoir Faire Perth Fashion Week Runway ]]> en72190 Y http://www.abnnewswire.net/press/en/72190/ Tue, 3 Apr 2012 12:24:45 GMT (Global Fashion Wire / The Fashion Catalyst) - Who is Betty Tran? - Betty Tran is confident, successful and flawlessly chic. She exudes an aura that summons attention. She's a multitasking success story; with impeccable style!

Betty Tran is the creative behind the self titled designs of Perth's most promising label - set to showcase on the Savoir Faire Perth Fashion Week runway on Saturday 21st April at midday.

Having already creatively directed a string of established labels, and with one label under her umbrella (Betty Sugar, a young, fresh and trend focused label), it's little wonder why Betty Tran is making her debut with such a timeless and structured label at Perth's most anticipated fashion event.

When I caught up with Betty to ask her a few questions, I was humbled by her kind, yet focused and business-oriented nature - make no mistake, this is a woman who knows the recipe for success! And it's her aim to dress YOU for success.

She is passionate about tailoring, and has made it her ambition to ensure her client's walk out of her boutique feeling like their need's have been tailored to, and her garment's structured to their bodies needs'.

Typically, when I asked Betty what message she had for her wearer, she said, "Vicky, I am so lucky to have so much support from such an early stage of my career. Sylvia Giacci was there at my very first show when I launched my very first Spring/Summer collection. Special thanks go to Sylvia. I especially want to thank Jess Yeh and Juliet Chen also, they have both been behind every single campaign of the Betty Sugar label as well as the Betty Tran label now.

Recently, I have been extremely fortunate to have Carillon City (owned by the Hawaiian family) come on board and support me also; with the opening of my new boutique in Carillon Arcade. They're all amazing people, and I would not have done it without them."

This is Betty Tran - a grateful, grounded, lovely soul, whose proof is in her Australian made garments! Being the mould and make of success herself, with the creative direction and backing of some very successful women, I'm tipping this is the label to watch; the designer to wear... and certainly the lady on everyone's lips.

Book your tickets to the Betty Tran Runway Event at Savoir Faire Perth Fashion Week now: http://www.ticketbooth.com.au/event/preview/10296

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<![CDATA[ Global Fashion Wire Designer Spotlight: Mariam Seddiq ]]> en72177 Y http://www.abnnewswire.net/press/en/72177/ Mon, 2 Apr 2012 13:12:32 GMT (Global Fashion Wire) - Global Fashion Wire is pleased to introduce our latest Designer Spotlight: Mariam Seddiq. The The m a r i a m.seddiq woman is perceived to be strong independent, empowering and self sufficient.

After winning a scholarship with her graduate collection at the Whitehouse institute of Design, Mariam Seddiq completed her Masters at the renowned Academia Italiana Arte - Moda Design in Italy.

Her design aesthetic is juxtaposition of structured layering and fluid drapery. Seddiq draws much of her inspiration from her background and culture, which creates contemporary clothing with Unique twists.

Seddiq has already received her fair share of success showcasing her collections in New Zealand, Italy, and Australia. She had the privilege of meeting Vivienne Westwood and Eva Cavalli.

An applaud and approval from one of the world's best designers in Westwood surely cements the talent of this young designer. An Artist at heart. Seddiq was invited to produce a canvas on behalf of Beck's Bier for Marie Claire's Celebration of MAFW anniversary, which ranked in the top ten under Akira Isogawa and above Nicola Finetti. Seddiq's work has also featured in an installation at Exclusive club in Florence, and was selected by a well-known Italian Stylist/Artist to Showcase."

The m a r i a m.seddiq Autumn/Winter 12 Launching end of April, just in time for fashion week, will be consisting of minimalistic evening wear and fluid drapery with colourblocking yet maintaining a high visual effect to illuminate the physically powerful characters that manifest in today's women.

Menswear on its accord echo's the change in the roles of the sexes; his style is more articulated, soft and displaying masculinity in a feminine radiance.

He is not afraid of displaying his softer side to win attention yet at the same time he retains his hunter gatherer characteristics...

m a r i a m.seddiq homme will have a beautiful line of merino wool T's & long sleeve tops. This Merino wool range will keep the m a r i a m.seddiq man warm in winter and cool in summer. Merino wool is an investment piece in a mans wardrobe.

m a r i a m.seddiq wants to soon fast track from the one to watch, to the one everybody wants.

m a r i a m.seddiq website is coming soon, but to stay informed of this talented designer, Visit Mariam Seddiq blog or visit the Mariam Seddiq Facebook Page.

Mariam Seddiq Blog: http://www.mariamseddiq.blogspot.com
Mariam Seddiq Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/Mariam.SeddiqLabel

Source: Global Fashion Wire (http://www.globalfashionwire.com)

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E: mariam@mariamseddiq.com
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<![CDATA[ Rosie and Broken To Unveil Their Spring Summer 2012/13 Collection at Savoir Faire Perth Fashion Week ]]> en72176 Y http://www.abnnewswire.net/press/en/72176/ Mon, 2 Apr 2012 12:46:00 GMT (Global Fashion Wire / The Fashion Catalyst) - Inspired by a treasure box of mystery, youth and sensuality, Rosie & Broken will unveil their spring summer 2012/13 collection to style strummers at Savoir Faire Perth Fashion Week on Friday 20th April, 2012.

Known for producing staple wardrobe pieces for the playful, daring, and flirty; with a hidden romantic edge, Rosie & Broken are designed and made in Australia (with love) and even have their own jewellery line to compliment the garments.

This cocktail-chic label has only been online since August last year however, they've wasted no time in doing their bit for the community, with part proceeds of sales from their label being donated to The Centre for Cerebral Palsy (TCCP) - to help raise awareness for people living with Cerebral Palsy in Western Australia.

So if you're looking to explore a label that creates stylish and playful garments for weekends, then this is the one to watch at New Gen. Tickets are on sale now and word has it that they're selling very fast, so be quick and follow this link: http://www.ticketbooth.com.au/event/preview/10288

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About Rosie and Broken

There is beauty in everything.

It is a sweet reminder of the sleek, the edgy, the cosmopolitan and urban chic aesthetic that forms the inspiration behind the alia, 'Rosie & Broken'. The name emerged from a distinct juxtaposition of something bittersweet which gave room for interpretation. Inspired by a treasure box of mystery, youth and sensuality, Rosie & Broken explores thought-provoking ideas to integrate the frivolity of life with the structured working society in which we can sometimes find ourselves lost.

"The Rosie & Broken woman radiates confidence, effervescence, natural beauty and understated elegance. She has an affinity for beautiful fabrics, delicate detailing and a signature aura, and never compromises on comfort."

Designed and made in Australia with love.

Vicky Sofield
Editor
The Fashion Catalyst
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