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Presents information on men's clothing from various categories presented by fashion retailers at the MAGIC trade show held at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Nevada in February 2005. Approaches used by sportswear vendors; Increase in sales of Blue Marlin due to the popularity of its track jackets; Use of knits by French Connection; Improvement in the aesthetic appearance and style of denim jeans.

Reports on a growth in foreign buyers at the Pitti Filati yarn fair held at the Frotezza da Basso in Florence, Italy on July 6-9, 2004. Views of Stefano Borsini, president of clothing company Igea, on the U.S. knitwear market; Information on the XT-Four yarns introduced by Luigi Botto at the fair; Increase in unit sales of cashmere at Scottish cashmere producer Todd & Duncan.

The article features the Canadian apparel manufacturers with their efforts to create quality products in a broad variety of niche markets. It highlights the effort of top Canadian executives in capitalizing the robust market for better men's wear through expanding their offices in New York as well as making personal visits to retailers. It features Joan Fisk, president of Tiger Brand Knitting Co. Ltd., as she describes the success of her knitwear business in Canada and in the U.S.

Comments on the trend in attracting young contemporary customers in the men's clothing industry. Concept of lifestyle merchandising; Strategies used by business enterprises to appeal to young consumers; Speculations on the demand for knitwear.

The article discusses the highlights of the Paris women's ready-to-wear collections, which took place in France in the first quarter of 2000. It is noted that the return to the 1980s via short, wide-shoulder jackets or mesh knitwear was one of the main themes that emerged. Designers Jean Colonna featured a hard-edged brisk collection with night-crawler attitude. Meanwhile, the collection of designer Martine Sitbon made a case for a Paris style, mixing chic with contemporary sportswear.

The article profiles two emerging brands for young men's attire in the U.S., Cranke Boy and Ben Sherman. It states that Cranke Boy has an open concept and is strictly working as a team and that their products include knits, wovens, and outwears. The Ben Sherman brand on the other hand targets men with style and attitude and that having a good fashion, good prices, and great marketing strategy has made the brand successful.

The article presents photographs of men featuring sportswear collections which uses woven sports shirts in replacement of lightweight knits including t-shirts and trousers from Enro Shirt Co., Andrew Fezza, and Options Unlimited.

The article reports on the move of the sweater vendors to showcase their products with new colors, styling and wearability at the 1996 MAGIC trade show in New York. It mentions that the factors to drive the knitwear market would include new materials, advertising, and immediate deliveries. Vice president of sales Jim Holland of Old Glory had highlighted their move to enter the young men's market with their acrylic ski sweaters.

The article focuses on the trend in Italian knitwear which benefits from Friday wearability and the allure of more relaxed lifestyles. It states that a 15% sales increase in knitwear in 1994 was reported by most designers and knitwear manufacturers. In addition, Mr. Sid president Ira Segel says that the absence of high-end sportswear is the main factor in the development of knitwear sales.

The article reports on the fast-changing mass market activewear scene which will be played by snappy chain-stitch knit tops and bottoms in high-visibility colors making activewear synonymous with streetwear in the U.S. According to Al DiLauro, merchandise manager of Hampton Activewear, they are selling muscle or shooter shirts in the same textured knits. It notes that the knits are the latest version of the original Adidas AG warmup basketball pants with snap fasteners.

The article presents information on Kashuna, a new ultra-soft yarn created by new fashion holding company Royal Peter Brown (RPB), which blends cashmere and vicuna for woolen luxury. It is mentioned that in 2007, RPB generated sales of $20.6 million, and expects to increase its sales to $82.2 million in the next five years. It is stated that RPB's private label production makes knitwear for leading luxury brands, including Leonard and Twin DdM.

The article profiles Alessandro Dell' Acqua, a new creative director of Malo, a unit of IT Holding that has been known for its cashmere knitwear. He was born in Naples and is known for his men's wear designs. His first collection of both men's and women's wear for the brand will be spring/summer 2009. He is also a creative director at La Perla, the lingerie brand, and oversees designs at Borbonese, an Italian women's wear brand that is also controlled by Redlux.

The article reports about the changing fashion trends in the U.S. in which knitwear is gaining popularity. Retail sales of sweaters and vests from January to December 2007 were $1.7 billion, an increase of 23.6% over the previous year. Departmental stores posted a 6.9% growth in knit sales while sales at national chains grew 37.4%.

The article presents information related to the trends popular in fall '08 fashion accessories. It is stated that richly textured knitwear are in fashion during this year.

The article discusses the trends of fall 2008 that was witnessed at the trade show Project Las Vegas in held in Las Vegas, Nevada. It states that among the kids range, brands attached ties to their shirts was vogue while the jeans companies pushed for vintage treatment replicating one to 30 years of aging. Among the sportswear, denim friendly wovens with wash treatments, pre-wrinkled fabrics and slimmer fits became the selling points.

A photograph displaying tailored jackets and knitted clothes, is presented.

The article presents information on knitwear fashion. It is informed that knitwear has turned out to be the new breakthrough classification for premium denim exhibitors and young men's collections. It is reported that Jack of Spades company is testing lightweight, solid-color cashmere V- and crewnecks clothing.

The article offers news briefs in Europe. Due to the dollar devaluation, several knitwear companies in Italy are looking for alternative strategies to increase their profits. The Solomeo will be launching their company in Milan, Italy in February 2008. Avon Celli will continue their knitting business operation in Russia.

The article discusses an agreement for Burlington Labs of Burlington Worldwide to use Trak Tek's Cocona technology in woven fabrics. Burlington also became the first to introduce its brand of odor-absorption into suit-weight wool blends. More familiar from its use in activewear and technical apparel, Cocona uses activated carbon as a way to absorb odor and provide UV protection. Photographs of the sweaters are included.

The article provides information on the clothing collection that will be launched by British luxury brand Bamford and Sons in Milan, Italy in 2007. In addition to organic leathers, cottons and cashmere knitwear, the company is also showing off jackets fashioned from recycled wool and shirts colored with natural pomegranate, aloe vera, juniper and cumin dyes. In the U.S., the line sells exclusively at Bergdorf Goodman.

The article reports on the move of luxury sweater makers to innovate compositions and colors for fall 2007. Luxury knitwear and sportswear company Brunello Cucinelli, achieved a turnover of 89 million euros, or $116.9 million at current exchange rates, in 2006, and is expecting 2007 sales to reach 107 million euros, or $140.5 million. To ensure that sales continue to soar, some knitwear brands, like Cruciani and Loro Piana, have devised new value-added services, including made-to-measure knitwear.

The article provides information on the Prorsum clothing line planned to be launched by Burberry as a precollection for fall 2007 in Great Britain. The line is filled with knitwear, tailored suits and enough outerwear to suit the British army. According to Burberry creative director Christopher Bailey, the company was responding to market demand-precollections for women's wear. Knitwear-in a variety of weights and styles-is a major part of the collection.

The article reports on the acquisition of luxury knitwear company Avon Celli by Italian knitwear manufacturer Doritex in 2006. Avon Celli was purchased from FBP Italia SpA for an undisclosed price. According to Doritex founder Mario Ferrari, the company had transferred production from Avon Celli's historic headquarters in Fidenza to Doritex's facilities near Brescia. Ferrari declined to give a sales figure for the company but said the goal was to grow three knit brands with three distinct individual identities.

The article reports on the popularity of merino knits. Merino has been around since the Middle Ages, but never has it been more popular than it is this minute. Clothes made from merino blends include machine-washable jerseys just made for T-shirts, polos, base layers and briefs.

The article reports on the return of French knitwear brand Rodier to the North American market through a licensing agreement with Algo Group Inc. The company will launch its first men's wear collection in the region at MAGIC. At the time, it had 37 company-owned and franchised stores worldwide, including nine in the U.S. and Canada.

The article profiles Jennifer Olsson, fashion designer and owner of Montana Sweater Co. in Bozeman. The state gets millions of visitors each year, so Olsson will take advantage of this by selling her knits year-round at the ski lodges and high-end resorts. She relocated to the Montana after college and began working as a river guide and eventually became a fly-fishing outfitter. She managed to keep up with the fashion world through the Internet and magazines at the Borders bookstore downtown.

The article reports that IT Holding SpA has named Giacomo Santucci as president of Malo, its knitwear brand. An IT Holding spokesman said Santucci will start immediately, replacing IT Holding chairman and CEO Tonino Perna, who was Malo's president until now. IT Holding, which owns Gianfranco Ferre and produces lines such as Just Cavalli, Versace Sport and C'N'C Costume National through licensing deals, is trying to reposition Malo as a fashion brand and diversify it into accessories. Sources familiar with the situation said Malo has contacted various candidates for the job, including Tommaso Aquilano and Roberto Rimondi, the design duo behind up-and-coming Italian label 6267.

The article reports on a men's clothing fashion show staged by designer Rick Owens in Florence, Italy. The show showcased the designer's fall collection which consists of knits and coats. After the show, the designer unveiled his oversized photograph book of his portraits.

The article focuses on the growth of clothing brand M5 owned by Michael Burns. Burns has expanded his New York showroom that has been set up as a boutique to help buyers understand and appreciate the different brands. The company expects sales growth in 2006 and revenue growth in the next two years. It will be adding more clothing to its product mix. Several knitwear brands will be added to the fall 2006 collection and there will be price cuts for the Italian-made clothing collection. Other retail plans of the brand are provided.

The article provides information on the vendors that have participated in the textile and sourcing show Bangladesh Knitwear Manufacturers and Exporters Association in Pennsylvania in November 2005. Forty-five vendors that have joined the trade show are well established and have been supplying the European Union with finished garments since the 1990s. As of 2005, the U.S. makes up less than 3 percent of the association's exports.

Presents an update on the men's clothing industry in the U.S. as of September 2005. British fashion designers who will be participating in a fashion show to be launched by the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute; Factors that influenced clothing brand World Marketing to manufacture knitwear made from milk; Launch of Earnest Sewn's denim with customer signatures sewn onto the pocket bags.

Focuses on the fashion trends in streetwear for young men for the 2006 spring season. Description of hip-hop apparels created by Artful Dodger; Retail price of denim and knit shirts from Company 81; Variation of denim styles offered by True Life Clothing brand.

Reports on the plan of Trunk Ltd. to add limited-edition denim jackets, knitwear and leather accessories to its vintage concert T-shirts in the U.S. Singers to be featured in the label's clothing line; Description of the clothing and accessories; Price range.

Presents information on Nusport, a collection of knitwear for men and women, ventured by Don Polley in New York. Expansion plan of Polley for the company; Clients consulted by Polley regarding the Nusport brand; Focus of the venture.

The article reports on the intention of U.S.-based knitter or sweater manufacturers on opening new accounts at the MAGIC trade show to be held in 1999 in Las Vegas, Nevada. It notes that the manufacturers are expecting to have already written orders before arriving in the Las Vegas show. According to David Grethel of Henry Grethel Apparel, MAGIC is always a strong show, but it is late for the designer market in 1999.

The article reports on the increasing popularity of full fashion collar knit shirts in the business casual renaissance in the U.S. It cites that the full fashion collars enable a man to wear a golf shirt with a sportcoat without reverting to the hard collar. On the other hand, River Mountain Clothing Co. is expecting its Sam Snead line to be a 7 million dollars wholesale business in its first year.

The article reports on the partnership between the National Knitwear & Sportswear Association and the Garment Contractors Association in Souther California in creating a knitting machinery and yarn show for the West Coast market.

The article offers information on sportswear products added by tailored clothing firms to cater to the men clients. It cites that GFT USA Corp. has reintroduced the Valentino Uomo sportswear brand after a hiatus for six years. Sales vice president Robert Nagle has revealed that the sportswear collection will be expanded especially the knitwear and woven categories.

The article offers news briefs related to fashion. Italian knitwear specialist Marina Spadafora generates a new wave of men's designer labels. Vincent Ehly has joined A/X Armani Exchange as senior product manager of men's wear. Cousin Johnny Inc. has created a new label of sweater, tentatively called Uncle Peter, devoted to more traditional styles.