By Meenakshi Shankar
Equmen launches body-slimming undergarments for men
In a world of vanity and slim-seeking fashion goers, Equmen has launched a new line of body-slimming underwear for men.Equmen, a company based out of Sydney, Australia, has released a new line of t-shirts, briefs and trunks that the company claims will help support back and core muscles, improve posture, blood circulation and of course, will make the male form look slimmer.
According to the company's website, the products offer a "unique body-mapping system that builds physio taping techniques into every garment to reinforce and support the body's natural structure from the core."
The line was designed with input from physiotherapists and ergonomic consultants and will be hitting stores in the U.S. sometime in early 2009.
Ferragamo Launches New Line Of "Green" Handbags
The fashion world is turning to "green friendly" products to keep sales going and Italian designer Ferragamo is no different.
The luxury accessories and handbag designer has launched a new line of environmentally friendly bags called Eco Ferragamo. The new bags will be available in stores in the spring of 2009 and boast a leather tanning technique that results in metal-free colored leathers without pollutants and toxins.
According to WWD, the company uses dyes that are found in tree barks. The purses are also biodegradable and water resistant.
Ferragamo produces luxury shoes, leather goods accessories, fragrances and apparel for men and women. Environmentally-conscious shoppers are hoping the designer will soon spread the "green friendly" idea to other products the company offers.
Kate Moss To Design Sexy Lingerie For Topshop
Kate Moss is set to design and model a range of sexy lingerie. The British beauty has extended her contract with U.K. high street fashion chain Topshop for another three years and can't wait to start work on the new lines - which also includes a range of shoes.
She said: "The last two years have been an exciting experience and Topshop has given me the perfect platform to develop my own collection, which is something that I have wanted to do for a long time."
"I am really looking forward to working with the Topshop team on our new collections and thank everybody who already owns a piece of Kate Moss for Topshop!"
Kate's original deal in 2005 was reportedly worth $6 million a year. Her new spring collection is due to be launched in March.
Sir Philip Green - who owns the Arcadia group, which includes Topshop - believes Kate's new range will be a worldwide hit.
He said: "Having had two years experience, I am confident that Kate's collection now has the potential to become a significant global brand within Topshop."
