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Luxury handbag maker Coach Inc.'s fourth-quarter net income rose 34 percent on brisk demand in North America and China, the company said Tuesday.

Accessory footwear marketer R.G. Barry Corporation has exclusively licensed its Dearfoams® brands to Olivet International for sleepwear and apparel.

The Americana Company, a West Coast distributor of imprintable sportswear based out of Gardena, Calif., released its new catalog this month. In addition to T-shirts and fleece, the 116-page book includes athleticwear, sport shirts, jackets, children’s apparel, hats, bags and aprons. The wholesaler has also increased inventory levels and has expanded its one-day shipping area.

On June 14, Los Angeles-based clothing manufacturer American Apparel issued a statement in response to allegations by Gawker.com that it hires retail employees based on their physical attractiveness. American Apparel's response is directly reproduced below:

"A Statement about Hiring from American Apparel

In light of recent erroneous online coverage of American Apparel's hiring and retention policies we are issuing this brief statement to clarify:

American Apparel does not hire or retain applicants based on 'beauty.' Our main priority is finding people with a strong sense of style who can inspire customers as they make selections from our extensive line.

With the music festival season starting soon, let's take a look at what to stock up on before heading into the crowds at Lilith, Live at Squamish and the like:

Aviator sunglasses: Aviators are must-have items for the summer. Whether it's for cruising around on your bike or chillin' on the grass at Coachella, these babies will not only make you look fine; they'll protect your eyes from the UV rays of the summer sun -- which means you'll be able to see the stage for summers to come.

Wellies: A good pair of rain boots is a necessity at any outdoor festival. It may not rain while you're there, but after a few days with thousands of people, you may not want to know what you're stepping on.

Target is recalling about 105,000 Children's' belts under an agreement with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

The voluntary recall is a result of excessive levels of lead in the buckles, violating the federal lead-paint standard, according to a joint release.

The belts--for boys and girls--were manufactured in China and sold through Target stores nationwide from December 2008 through December 2009 for $7-$9

No injuries have been reported, but the CPSC and the retailer urge consumers to stop using the belts immediately and return them to a Target store for a full refund.

This belts involved are:

• Boys' Cherokee belts—black and brown reversible belts with heavy stitching in sizes M-XL sold  in two-pack with the numbers 202/08/0018, 202/08/0019 or 202/08/0020 embossed on the belt.

• Girls’ Circo belts—pink and white with heart buckles in sizes XS-L were sold in a 2-pack with the numbers 202/05/0071, 202/05/0072, 202/05/0073 or 202/05/0074 listed on the product label attached to the inside of the belt.

Cincinnati-based TSC Apparel announced the first winners of its new 2010 promotion--the City, Beach, Mountain Adventure Series. This year, TSC along with mill sponsors Anvil and Gildan, will send 10 winners on a trip of their choice based on their purchases of monthly featured items.

Women are different than men—we just are. You know, sugar, spice, everything nice, all that stuff. We think differently. We process information differently. We love sappy chick flicks, which is why men must suffer through so many of them (and we are sorry about this, kind of). One of the biggest differences, if your promotional campaigns haven't picked up on it yet, is that our bodies are completely different than a man's.

The silk custom neckties by KTP Design are produced using the wet-dye process. The wet-dyed process allows the company to produce designs of intricate detail with brilliant color reproduction.  Hydropose stain and water-resistant neckwear are also available.

The 100 percent silk woven tie from Buffalo Bay features a custom design. Created by weaving luxurious silk, designs can be as subtle or fashion-forward as the promotion requires.