ISSN 1994-2419

Issue Week 27-2009

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All economist agree that protectionism constitutes the major threat to the recovery from the current world recession. Yet, the country that was worst hit by the banking crisis, the US, proposes to impose countervailing duties on imports from countries that apply a Value Added Tax (VAT). Not only is such an imposition unjust, but it threatens to reduce the USA’s most valuable exports to its richest potential markets. This is because countries that apply a VAT are the most technologically advanced and buy the most advanced products from the USA. If their exports to the USA are discriminated against, they will buy less goods from the country and all will suffer. Even US textile producers will find that, deprived of imports, consumers will cut their spending.

Jean-Pierre Adeline

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Contents BACKGROUND TOPICS

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 USA: protectionist move targets countries that operate a VAT - page 2
 VIETNAM: lingerie window displays banned - page 3
 BELGIUM: European court backs promotion scheme - page 3
 SAUDI ARABIA: first women trained in bra fitting - page 3

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Contents SUPPLIER DEVELOPMENTS

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 INVISTA: Xtra Life Lycra made more widely available - page 3
 RATTI: merger talks with Marzotto confirmed - page 4
 PREMIERE FIBERS: new eco-friendly polyamide yarns launched - page 4

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Contents THE APPAREL SCENE

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 JOCKEY: Y-fronts for women to be launched - page 4
 WONDERBRA: effective strapless bra launched in the UK - page 5
 INTIMAS: trading in shares suspended as failure threatens - page 5
 VILEBREQUIN: product range expanded and diversified - page 5
 L*SPACE: swimwear label wins new accolade - page 5
 ANDREW CHRISTIAN: new sport underwear label proposed - page 6

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Contents DISTRIBUTION

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 ETAM: return into the black predicted for 2009 - page 6
 CHARLOTT’LINGERIE: earnings record maintained - page 6

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Contents PEOPLE

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 MOLLY GRAD: named to head Gottex design team - page 6

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Contents GETTING TOGETHER

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 SWIM SHOW: Miami event said to be one of world’s largest - page 7
 MODA IN: more space devoted to trends - page 7

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Contents FINISHING TOUCH

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 PRINTED STAINS: the year’s weirdest marketing ploy? - page 7

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ISSN 1994-2419

Issue Week 26-2009

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Our expressed support for the Italian initiative calling for a level playing field for textile trade is not in any way a breach of our commitment to free trade. We are all for allowing free trade in textile products, but subject to all suppliers applying the same safety and social responsibility norms. In the US or any European country,for example, a restaurant employing minors to produce food that presents a health threat would quickly be closed down and nobody would claim that such a move is an obstruction to free trade. Why then should different rules be applied to textile producers just because they operate in another country? The laws exist and they can, and should, be applied.

Jean-Pierre Adeline

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 USA: survey finds too much old underwear for men - page 2
 ITALY: call made for more controls on labelling and traceability - page 3
 SAUDI ARABIA: Princess puts lingerie retailer at risk - page 3
 PRICE: consultant warns of dangers of price cutting - page 3

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Contents SUPPLIER DEVELOPMENTS:

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 CALAIS LACE: Cité de la dentelle inaugurated - page 3 __________________________________________________________

Contents THE APPAREL SCENE:

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 WARNACO: CK underwear business to be expanded - page 4
 CALIDA: flagging sales triggers Aubade restructuring - page 4
 TEFRON: new joint venture in Egypt being negotiated - page 4
 BILLABONG: capital increase completed successfully - page 5
 EMINENCE: new investor strengthens capital base - page 5
 LE BONITAS: two new bodywear licences secured - page 5
 CSP INTERNATIONAL: subsidiary diversifies product range - page 6
 TED BAKER: new lingerie collection exclusive to Debenhams - page 6
 KINIKI: keen demand reported for tan-through swimwear - page 6
 PULL-IN: first concept store opened in Spain - page 7

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 BIKINI VILLAGE: first quarter brings sales decline - page 7
 ESSENTIAL BODYWEAR: home parties grow business - page 7

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Contents PEOPLE:

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 THEO PAPHITIS: resigns from Board of La Senza in UK- page 7

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Contents GETTING TOGETHER:

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 MODE CITY: second Paris event with nearly 600 brands - page 8
 EXPOSED: Australian exhibition traces history of swimwear - page 8

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Contents FINISHING TOUCH:

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 BODY ARMOUR: cash turns bra into life saver - page 8

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Issue Week 25-2009

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It is significant, as well as interesting, that this week’s news of company failures is matched by news of new collections and new business ventures. This suggests that although the recession serves to weed out companies that perform poorly, new ones are being created that will maintain pressure on established survivors. The resulting competition should promote creativity as well as greater effectiveness in all areas of business activity, from technology to marketing. Another interesting piece of information comes from India where the market for men’s underwear is growing apace. This reminds us that even in a global recession, some market sectors in some countries continue to prosper.

Jean-Pierre Adeline

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Contents BACKGROUND TOPICS

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 USA: lingerie survey results feature few imported brands - page 2
 INDIA: demand grows for men’s underwear - page 3
 FRANCE: sock knitter victim of bureaucratic nonsense - page 3

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Contents SUPPLIER DEVELOPMENTS

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 DOGI: outline of feasibility project released - page 3
 NILIT: bodywear fabrics included in offer shown at Techtextil - page 3

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