Monthly Archives: May 2008

Custom Tailors & Designers Association

Posted on May 15, 2008 by customclothingstore

The Custom Tailors & Designers Association (CTDA) is the oldest trade organization in the United States. Founded in 1880 in Columbus, Ohio, it was established as a venue through which ideas and techniques for design, pattern making, fitting, cutting and … Continue reading →

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US April retail sales barely budged: SpendingPulse

Posted on May 14, 2008 by customclothingstore

Retail sales barely rose in April, as a relentless surge in gasoline prices made consumers cut back other types of spending, according to a report released on Monday. Consumer spending excluding autos grew only 0.1% last month on a seasonally … Continue reading →

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Eco-fashion: Transforming trash into treasures

Posted on May 13, 2008 by customclothingstore

Fashion designers are giving new life to worthless candy wrappers, newspapers and plastic bags; turning trash into trendy tote bags, purses and jewelry. From “post-consumer and industrial waste” comes durable, funky accessories reportedly worn by celebrities such as Lindsay Lohan, … Continue reading →

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