Wyclef Jean & Timberland partnership to fuse music, product

Wyclef Jean & Timberland partnership to fuse music, product Wyclef Jean & Timberland partnership to fuse music, productOctober 05, 2009 (Haiti)
The Timberland Company announced a partnership with globally renowned Grammy Award-winning musician,Mens ralph lauren polo shirts, humanitarian, and Goodwill Ambassador to Haiti, Wyclef Jean. Wyclef is one of six Earthkeeper Heroes within the company's 2009 Earthkeepers program,Mens ralph lauren, which aims to catalyze a movement of environmental and social activists. A first for both Wyclef Jean and Timberland,Ralph lauren polo, this innovative partnership will fuse music, product, digital and social media, service events and concerts to motivate and inspire consumers to take action in protecting the environment.

This new alliance is grounded in a shared commitment to the environment and a passion for improving communities throughout the world. In 2005, Wyclef founded Yele Haiti to build global awareness for Haiti while helping to transform the country through programs in education, sports, the arts and environment. Similarly, Timberland has long advocated global social justice and environmental stewardship, planting more than one million trees and greening 300 communities throughout the world.

“It is not common to find an agreement between an individual and a corporation with so many altruistic synergies. I am truly humbled and excited to begin our journey together. Timberland is not only a brand I have worn as long as I can remember, but now I feel I have gained a friend in Jeff [Swartz, Timberland's President and CEO] and the respect of what is beyond a brand. I have the utmost respect for what he and his company stand for not only in its legacies but in its future. I am looking forward to making change together,Ralph lauren outlet,” says Wyclef Jean.

“Wyclef is a real-life Earthkeeper who shares our purpose and passion,” says Timberland President and CEO Jeff Swartz. “The work he's doing in Haiti is a reminder that we all have the power to inspire change – and that joining forces may lead to even greater accomplishments. Between his fans and our customers, you can expect to see big things from this collaboration.”

Timberland and Wyclef officially kicked off their partnership last night at an event at WNYC Radio's street-level broadcast studio, The Jerome L. Greene Performance Space. The evening began with an interview by environmental justice advocate and founder of Sustainable South Bronx, Majora Carter, as part of The Greene Space's “NEXT New York Conversation” series, sponsored by HSBC, “The World's Local Bank.” The interview will air later this month on public radio's The Promised Land. The interview was followed by a celebration of all Earthkeeper Heroes, highlighted by a live Wyclef performance during which he played new music from his forthcoming album, Wyclef Jean (Carnival House/Columbia/Sony Music) slated for a March 2010 release.

The launch continues this weekend with a “Dig It” tree planting event at Van Cortlandt Park in the Bronx. “Dig It” is an extension of Timberland's Earthkeeper Network and commitment to urban greening and community building. Throughout 2009 and 2010,wholesale ralph lauren polo, Wyclef will participate in several Timberland “Dig It” events around the U.S. and Europe, including a service event at West Philadelphia High School on November 5 and a tree nursery project in his native Haiti. The events will bring together eco-minded activists, musicians and communities through tree planting, education and music.

White Cashmere Collection defines style with substance

White Cashmere Collection defines style with substance White Cashmere Collection defines style with substanceOctober 05, 2009 (Canada)
Fifteen top fashion designers from across Canada rocked therunway with their vision of a future without breast cancer at the Sixth Annual White Cashmere Collection 2009: Fashion with Compassion in Toronto on September 23.

A unique celebration of style with substance, the world-leading Cashmere BT Couture collection is crafted entirely in 100 per cent pure, soft and luxurious sheets of Cashmere Bathroom Tissue,Canada's best-selling brand. The 2009 collection also marks the return of limited-edition Pink Cashmere,cheap ralph lauren polo, a fund- and awareness-raiser for the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation, with twenty-five cents from the sale of every package of Pink going directly to the Foundation.

Curated by high-profile Canadian creative director and fashion stylist, Peter Papapetrou (who's worked with Giambattista Valli and dressed some of Hollywood's biggest names including Hillary Duff and Javier Bardem),Ralph lauren polo, the White Cashmere Collection 2009 stars a stunning line-up of established and emerging Canadian fashion designers from across the country including:
- Greta Constantine
- Sunny Fong, winner of Project Runway Canada
- Patrice Soku, winner of TVA's La Collection
- Paul Hardy
- Patricia Fieldwalker for Adagio Lingerie
- Tavan & Mitto
- Farley Chatto
- Anastasia Lomonova
- Carlie Wong
- Evan & Dean
- Dinh Ba
- NADA
- David Dunkley for KC's Hats
- Jewelry by Dandi Maestre
- Handbags by Jeanne Lottie

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“Our research tells us the Cashmere consumer is style-savvy with a passion for fashion and the White Cashmere Collection is designed to engage her in a fun yet meaningful way,” says Nancy Marcus, Corporate Vice President, Consumer Marketing at Kruger Products,women ralph lauren shirts, maker of Cashmere. “The collection pairs Cashmere's softness and everyday luxury with cutting-edge couture to shine a spotlight on Canadian fashion and support a cause that's of vital importance to our customers and our company,” she says.

“The White Cashmere Collection is an exciting annual overview of everything hot and happening in Canadian fashion,Mens ralph lauren,” says curator Peter Papapetrou. “It brings much-needed attention to the industry and no other collection in the country presents such an innovative showcase for Canada's fashion design trendsetters,” hesays.

High-fashion photos of the collection by top Toronto photographerKoby are on view at Cashmere.ca and you can join the White Cashmere Collection online community by visiting the official Fan Page on Facebook.com. The Sixth Annual White Cashmere Collection will also be displayed throughout October in The Bay'sToronto and Montreal flagship store windows on Yonge Street and Rue Ste. Catherine,ralph lauren polo outlet, respectively, as part of the retailer'sBreast Cancer Awareness Month activities.

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“The collection is an amazing way to celebrate the incredible courage and strength of women coping with breast cancer and support them in their fight against the disease,” says Montreal-based rising star Anastasia Lomonova. “Each one of us is an incredible, multi-faceted being.1 2 

FranklinCovey Products signs four new agreements

FranklinCovey Products signs four new agreements FranklinCovey Products signs four new agreements December 21,wholesale ralph lauren polo, 2009 (USA)
FranklinCovey Products, the official consumer products licensee of the FranklinCovey Co. brand, announced the signing of four distribution agreements that expand the style, practicality,Ralph lauren outlet, fashion and functionality of the organizing products available from the FranklinCovey Products website.

These exciting, new design-oriented women’s totes, lunch totes, travel bags and laptop sleeves are expected to continue the strong growth of FranklinCovey Products tote and laptop bags business, launched in mid-2004 and now totaling over $30 million in retail sales.

Over the past several months,Mens ralph lauren, FranklinCovey Products has been forging new partnerships with best-in-class manufacturers who share FranklinCovey Products’ philosophy that an organizing system should reflect an individual’s personality, personal style and unique approach to tackling goals.

? Fun and functional neoprene lunch bags, market totes, computer sleeves and messenger bags from BUILT NY, a brand guided by an American industrial design tradition which holds that form is every bit as important as function,Mens ralph lauren polo shirts, and that color is the glue that binds them.
? Custom-made, one-of-a-kind business cases, totes, diaper bags and laptop sleeves from New York-based Freddy&Ma. Every item in this line is truly unique since shoppers custom create their purchase, selecting from a wide range of designer fabrics, leather trims and hardware.
? Ergonomically savvy rolling travel/laptop cases with LA designer pizzazz from Katharine Marinaro’s “gogovoyage” line. Gogovoyage sprang from Katharine’s efforts to come up with stylish and roomy wheeled cases that prevent back and shoulder pain,women ralph lauren shirts, and feature hidden trolley handles, padded laptop compartments and luxurious leather. Three styles are now available from FranklinCovey Products.
? Super lightweight yet highly fashionably styled Toss Designs bags and accessories, created by a San Francisco-based team with years of design and retail buying experience. Toss totes, duffels and bags offer fresh patterns, unique color combinations, and functional shapes combined with smart features and thoughtful, rugged construction for an effortlessly chic and naturally put together appearance.FranklinCovey Co.

Nolcha platform brings ultimate success to designers

Nolcha platform brings ultimate success to designers Nolcha platform brings ultimate success to designersOctober 05,ralph lauren polo outlet, 2009 (USA)
In a struggling economy of decreasing retailer budgets and no risk choices being made, the Nolcha fashion business network is continuing to push global fashion businesses into the New York fashion market.

The award-winning Nolcha Fashion Week has rapidly become a home for emerging fashion talent to exhibit collections,Mens ralph lauren, had a variety of buyers and retail owners in attendance scouting the showcasing brands; including powerhouse SARAR – the Turkish originated retailer now operating over 300 stores globally.

A season favorite that exhibited in the Accessory Lounge is schander handbags who will now be available in Sarar Manhattan and Donella’s Closet. The collection consists of the finest quality leather from calf to lambskin and with gold and silver hardware there is an element of luxury and glamour to each style.

Kerry Bannigan,Ralph lauren polo, Nolcha CEO,Womens ralph lauren, shares: “It is tough times for many brands so it is important to connect designers to the correct resources in order to succeed. I am happy to see designer’s achievements via our platform and hope that their relationships continue within the network. Nolcha provides the tools but it is the initiative of the designer that leads to ultimate success.”

During the Ethical Fashion Preview the PKD Spa brand was approached by several buyers to carry her full sustainable wellness collection and is now in talks to take the brand internationally for store placement and runway activities. The success of the Ethical Fashion Preview continued on for members of the Bel Esprit showroom who each received interest from potential buyers.

Deborah Pollakus, founder of Bel Esprit showroom,kids ralph lauren, states: “Designers were able to engage buyers and press and discuss their collections in a relaxed environment. The quality of the invitation list was evident in the designers’ response: they were all delighted with the event and the networking opportunities it presented. Every designer ended the day having realized at least several of their business goals.”Nolcha Fashion Week

Ballroom & dancewear take new turn…with new Shining Star

Ballroom & dancewear take new turn…with new Shining Star Ballroom & dancewear take new turn…with new Shining StarOctober 03, 2009 (USA)
Shining Star is conscientious that dance schools are not just attended by the youth striving to become professional dancers, but by people of all ages who have come to enjoy the freedom of dancing. Shining Star is offering a “New Look”: streamlined and flattering silhouettes that everyone can wear. When buyers first see Shining Star's dancewear collection, immediate reactions are compliments to the rich styles, luxurious fabrics, and keen eye and attention to detail,Ralph lauren polo, especially when compared to the industry commonly selling pieces made in lower quality material, leaving garments with raw, unfinished hems.

Contrary to the overly glitz and glitter of stage costumes as seen in televised competitions, Shining Star's approach captures the glamour of dancing with clean and fluid designs that can also be worn beyond the stage. Shining Star says,cheap ralph lauren polo, “A New Look: streamlined, flattering silhouettes that everyone can wear; affordable and wearable styles for the dance enthusiast and professional.” Shining Star intended that these beautifully designed and constructed pieces be wearable from the studio to stage and beyond – from day wear to the night out – '…making YOU the Shining Star'.

Shining Star was born out of a love and tribute to the lyricism of a 25 year old skirt that the designer holds dear. Shining Star's designer Jon Murata recollects, “In the early '80s while at dance school, I was stretching when I asked a fellow dancer about the skirt she was wearing for her Pas de Deux. It was beautiful and different from all the other skirts. I was truly inspired by the movement of that skirt and wanted to create my own version.” Years passed during which Murata worked as a fashion designer in New York City. With the renewed popularity of dancing on television and in the media, Jon knew the time was right to bring his dream come to fruition.

Shining Star's produces Ballroom, Ballet, Active, and Social Dance wear apparel that appeals to both the modern dancer and shopper by creating styles with quality and a dancer's flair, combined with sophistication and fashion sensibility. “There's a dancer in each of us,kids ralph lauren,” says Jon. With the launch of Shining Star's online store, high quality dance-inspired clothing is accessible to dancers at heart everywhere.

Shining Star was started by New York designer Jon Murata,wholesale ralph lauren polo, whose vision of creating better wearable and affordable dance-inspired fashion that appeals to professional dancers as well as general shoppers. In the news,Womens ralph lauren, his design has been featured in publications and recently in design competition for 'Dancing with the Stars' show. Sold at boutiques and specialty stores, Shining Star has expanded with opening its first online store. Shining Star

Lunch a la Mode line enables women to work & eat in style

Lunch a la Mode line enables women to work & eat in style Lunch a la Mode line enables women to work & eat in styleSeptember 29, 2009 (USA)
With dieting and watching one's budget being main concerns of many busy female working professionals, brown bagging lunch is at an all-time high since 2001, according to the NPD Group, a national market research group in New York. “Adults age 18 and older consumed some 8.5 billion brown-bagged lunches in 2007,” says NPD.

For the fashionista within these women, carrying brown bags in addition to their handbags can be unattractive and unappealing. In an effort to combine fashion and function, Amber Pollard has launched Lunch a la Mode, a contemporary handbag line stylishly designed to hold daily necessities and lunch in an insulated and removable compartment. “The fact that women are forced to tote around unappealing brown paper sacks or clunky cooler bags while wearing designer pumps when they are dieting or being budget conscious,Ralph lauren outlet, seems contradictory to our desire to remain stylish,” Pollard explains. “The Lunch a la Mode collection enables women to work, play and eat in style.”

Fashion editors have called Lunch a la Mode handbags “the answer to the chic woman's prayers” and “a dream” because it allows them to carry everything they need to get through the day — lunch,Mens ralph lauren, beverages and your iPod, wallet and other everyday essentials — and look great doing it.

Each luxurious Lunch a la Mode handbag includes an insulated and removable lunch pouch, a mesh ice pack pouch,wholesale ralph lauren polo, a beverage holder, two reusable ice packs, along with plenty of room for a wallet, cosmetics, cell phone, day calendar, etc. A career woman's dream come true, this solution eliminates the need for extra baggage, making it possible to go out after work without dragging tons of stuff. Dieters,Mens ralph lauren polo shirts, business travelers and commuters will especially appreciate these roomy and chic bags, which are comparable in appearance to regular designer handbags.

Lunch a la Mode currently offers four silhouettes: the expandable Bistro shoulder bag with an adjustable strap, the side-pocketed Alfresco shoulder bag,cheap ralph lauren polo, the roomy Picnic hobo with a dressy partial chain strap, and the dome-shaped Trattoria tote with top handles. The handbags are made from leather, patent leather as well as eco-friendly vegan leather, or hemp suede and are available in a variety of colors, including buttercream, anise, oyster, caramello, and rum raisin. Lunch a la Mode

UAE : 500 brands & labels to feature at Fashion Arabia

500 brands & labels to feature at Fashion Arabia 500 brands & labels to feature at Fashion ArabiaSeptember 29,cheap ralph lauren polo, 2009 (UAE)
Fashion Arabia has gained the patronage of Her Royal Highness Sheikha Shamma bint Zayed Al Nahyan which will ensure that even more of your potential buyers attend the show. Her Highness Sheikha Shamma bint Zayed Al Nahyan is part of the Royal Family that governs the entire United Arab Emirates and is very influencial within the Middle East's fashion industry.

Fashion Arabia takes place between the 26 – 28 October at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre,wholesale ralph lauren polo, days before the final race of Motor Racings Formula 1 Season providing even more reasons for buyers to attend the show.

WGSN the global trend forecaster for Fashion will be presenting free of charge daily seminars to buyers at the show on the 26th, 27th and 28th October.  WGSN will be presenting the latest style and trends at 2pm on each day of the show from the Fashion Arabia Runway. WGSN will be marketing their seminars from their offices in Dubai, Turkey and London again ensuring even more of your potential buyers attend the exhibition.

Sponsors to the show include: Ethiad Airways with a special booking rate for visitors/buyers and exhibitors  Formula 1 Motor Racing, Swarovski, Toni + Guy, MAC and others are supporting the event. These are seriouscompanies with extensive databases and contacts within the MiddleEast region.

Buyers – Fashion Arabia has now identified over 60,women ralph lauren shirts,000 buyers across the Middle East, Africa,Womens ralph lauren, Iran and the CIS states. We have been building lists for the past 6 months in Arabic,kids ralph lauren,Hindi, Farsi and English. We now have 5000 buyers registered to attend the exhibition and runway shows – As a contracted exhibitor to the show we are happy to mail electronically invitations to all buyers on our databases to visit your stand.

Exhibiting Companies: Fashion Arabia has over 500 exhibiting companies, labels and brands this is double the size of our nearest competitor – this provides over 500 reasons for your potential buyers to visit this exhibition. 

The Shoe and Leather Fair which is co-located to Fashion Arabia has over 150 exhibiting companies labels and brands and has a large group of Italian exhibitors attending the show  providing more reasons for buyers to attend.

Runway Shows – Fashion Arabia will host 5 solo shows per day on the “in show” runway. The latest Spring/Summer 2010 collections from Europe's and The Middle East's leading designers will be showcasing collections. The mix of regional and international designers will ensure that more of your buyers attend the exhibition and runway shows.  In total we have 20 designers showing their latest collections. The regional designers are again already doing business within the Middle East and know who their buyers are providing you as an exhibitor more chance to interact and do business with them.

GE loan to expand Miley&Max line for Wal-Mart, BCBG

GE loan to expand Miley&Max line for Wal-Mart, BCBG GE loan to expand Miley&Max line for Wal-Mart, BCBGSeptember 29,women ralph lauren shirts, 2009 (USA)
GE Capital, Corporate Retail Finance announced it acted as co-collateral agent for a $403 million asset-based credit facility to BCBG Max Azria Group, a leading designer, retailer and distributor of women's apparel and accessories. The loan will be used for working capital needs. The facility may be increased up to $450 million if certain conditions are met.

Designer-businessman Max Azria formed Vernon, CA-based BCBG in 1989,Womens ralph lauren, and now has more than 13,500 retail and wholesale points of sale worldwide. Named for the French phrase “bon chic, bon genre,” Parisian slang meaning “good style, good attitude,” BCBG’s portfolio of 22 brands includes BCBGMAXAZRIA, Max Azria, Hervé Léger by Max Azria, BCBGeneration and Max and Cleo. Wholesalers include Bergdorf Goodman, Saks Fifth Avenue, Bloomingdale's,Ralph lauren polo, Nordstrom, Lord & Taylor, Holt Renfrew, Harrods, Selfridges, Harvey Nichols, Le Printemps, Lane Crawford and NET-A-PORTER.

“GE delivered the liquidity and flexibility we needed to grow our business,Ralph lauren outlet,” said Ben Malka, president, BCBG. “Their in-depth knowledge of the retail sector and loan structuring expertise helped provide us the means to expand our new Miley&Max line for Wal-Mart.”

“We specialize in finding the right solution to meet the specific needs of our retail customers,” said Jim Hogan managing director of GE Capital,cheap ralph lauren polo, Corporate Retail Finance. “Access to critical capital, industry expertise and solid underwriting means smarter liquidity for clients.”GE Capital
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Paul Smith becomes Patron of EM Media Paul Smith becomes Patron of EM MediaSeptember 29, 2009 (UK)
Paul Smith has become the first patron of EM Media, an agency that supports, develops and invests in creative talent from film and digital content sector in the East Midlands.

Based in Paul’s home town of Nottingham, EM Media was set up in 2002 with a vision to make the East Midlands the most creative and progressive filmmaking and digital content producing region in the UK. They have had considerable success, making its name through investments in a host of award-winning British films. The agency’s portfolio includes Shane Meadows’ BAFTA winner This Is England, actress Samantha Morton’s directorial debut The Unloved and Anton Corbijn’s award-winning Control,kids ralph lauren, the acclaimed biopic of Joy Division’s troubled front man Ian Curtis.

Paul is an avid film fan and collaborated with original Factory Records graphic designer Peter Saville to produce the official limited edition t-shirts for the Control film, which were sold in his stores across the world. As the only UK investor in the Nottingham-shot Control,Womens ralph lauren, EM Media was fortunate to establish a relationship with Paul Smith and co-hosted a gala screening of the film in Nottingham; signaling the start of an exciting partnership.

Debbie Williams,Mens ralph lauren, Chief Executive, EM Media comments, “I am absolutely thrilled that Sir Paul Smith has agreed to be our patron. He shares with EM Media a passion for film, coupled with a strong commitment to Nottingham and the East Midlands. These qualities,Ralph lauren outlet, together with his focus on talent and his entrepreneurial approach, make him the ideal ambassador for EM Media and our work in championing the region’s creative talent. The unmistakable Englishness of Sir Paul’s designs is a sensibility echoed across EM Media’s diverse investment portfolio; films by new talent telling stories about British lives and experiences in new and innovative ways. We are delighted to formalise this relationship and look forward to future collaborations.”

Paul, delighted with his patronage, stated “I was very flattered to be asked to be Patron for EM Media. I worked with them on a project connected to the highly successful film Control. They are very professional,cheap ralph lauren polo, enthusiastic and great at nurturing new talent, a lot of which comes from the East Midlands, which of course is especially close to my heart as I was born in Nottingham and still have my company headquarters there.”Paul Smith
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Fashion expert Tom Julian partners with Perfectmatch

Fashion expert Tom Julian partners with Perfectmatch ,Ralph lauren outletFashion expert Tom Julian partners with PerfectmatchSeptember 29, 2009 (USA)
Men make conscious decisions all day – what to eat, what to drink, where to take a date – but when faced with the decision of what to wear, many males come up short. This fall season, Tom Julian, noted trend analyst and author of Nordstrom Guide to Men's Style has partnered with perfectmatch.com, the leading online dating site to provide men everywhere the essential elements of dressing well.

Poll results from Perfectmatch.com subscribers indicate that men are torn between dressing up or dressing down on a first date with 43% of male subscribers expressing that they would pick jeans and a t-shirt while 46% would dress up for their date with a blazer. When women were asked to weigh in on the opposite sex's approach to dressing for the first date, 60% of women agreed that they would prefer men wearing a contemporary classic look by stepping out in a sport jacket with jeans and a shirt.

“We are excited to partner with top fashion expert Tom Julian to help men find fashions that are compatible with their personal style,” said Duane Dahl,Womens ralph lauren, Chief Executive Officer and Founder of Perfectmatch.com. “Just as our Duet Compatibility System analyzes the 'whole person,' taking into account each member's personality, values and ideals, life and lovestyle and preferences to identify and find the person right for them, Perfectmatch.com recognizes that good taste in clothing is a huge influencer that shouldn't be left to chance. Dressing the part can make or break opportunities – in love and in life.”

With more than twenty years of industry experience working with major fashion designers,Ralph lauren polo, covering runway shows from New York to Milan and presiding for 14 years as the fashion authority for the official website of the Academy Awards, Oscar.com, Tom Julian maintains the expertise to help men identify a personal style that works with them,Mens ralph lauren polo shirts, not against them. Julian begins with the basics, demystifying everything from rules to terminology, and outlines four style categories – luxury, classic, contemporary, trend – so that creating the ideal clothing collection becomes inspiring rather than intimidating.

“Different cuts and fabrics can transcend looking good to actually feeling good from nostalgic pieces to statement accessories,cheap ralph lauren polo,” notes Julian. “Men may pull out random articles of clothing from their closet without noticing the fabric or pattern, but the right clothes can turn an interview into a job or a blind date into a long, lasting relationship.”

Here are 5 Tips from Tom Julian and Perfectmatch.com to dress to impress on your first date:

-Tailored pieces can set the date stage with taste and tone – wear modern classics like a blazer, dress shirt and trousers.
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“Perfectmatch.com is dedicated to providing our users tips on how to make a great first impression. From the body conscious to power executives to clean cut tailoring to rustic fashion, these are simple tips that can help people feel good about themselves and connect with others,” noted Dahl.Perfectmatch

41% increase in profits at JoS. A. Bank Clothiers

41% increase in profits at JoS. A. Bank Clothiers 41% increase in profits at JoS. A. Bank Clothiers September 05,cheap ralph lauren polo, 2009 (USA)
JoS. A. Bank Clothiers, Inc. announces that net income for the second quarter of fiscal year 2009 as compared to the second quarter of fiscal year 2008 increased 41% to over $12.5 million. Earnings per share for the second quarter of fiscal year 2009 increased 42% to $0.68 per share, as compared to $0.48 per share for the second quarter of fiscal year 2008.

Total sales for the second quarter of fiscal year 2009 increased 9.8% to $167.7 million from $152.7 million in the second quarter of fiscal year 2008, while comparable store sales increased 6.2% and Direct Marketing sales decreased 6.7%. The second quarter of fiscal year 2009 ended August 1, 2009; the second quarter of fiscal year 2008 ended August 2,women ralph lauren shirts, 2008.

“We are pleased to report another quarter of earnings growth for the Company,” commented R. Neal Black, President and CEO of JoS. A. Bank Clothiers,Mens ralph lauren, Inc. “With this quarter’s results, we have achieved earnings growth in 31 of the past 32 quarters when compared to the respective prior year periods,ralph lauren polo outlet, including 13 quarters in a row,” continued Mr. Black.

Comparing the first six months of fiscal year 2009 with the first six months of fiscal year 2008, net income increased 28% to $24.0 million, as compared to $18.7 million and earnings per share increased 26% to $1.29 per share,Womens ralph lauren, as compared to $1.02 per share. Total sales for the first six months of fiscal year 2009 increased 10.6% to $329.7 million from $298.1 million for the first six months of fiscal year 2008 while comparable store salesincreased 5.2% and Direct Marketing sales increased 2.3%.

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