MANASQUAN, N.J. — It may not be fashionable to be seen sporting paper or plastic, but making a statement with ecofashion is in. Americans throw away 100 billion plastic bags a year, recycling less than one percent of them, according to the Worldwatch Institute, an environmental research and advocacy group in Washington. Perfect for Earth Day and beyond, the new Beleaf tote solves the paper or plastic dilemma.

PARRAS, COAHUILA, Mexico — TJ’s Custom Jeans (Tailormade Jeanswear Ltd.), the global leader in made-to-measure jeans and chinos, has relocated their facilities to Parras, Mexico. The choice of move to Parras de la Fuenta is significant in that the town which is considered an oasis in the desert has 2 premium quality denim mills and boasts a 100 year old history of weaving denim fabric and sewing jeans.

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — From a Backyard Barbecue to Easter Brunch, Relios Jewelry has got you covered when it comes to fresh and fun new spring jewelry! Reliosjewelry.com has added a special page dedicated solely to the very latest in Spring Fashion. The new section spells out what’s new and exciting this season with several different ready-made looks that literally take the guess work out of what to wear.

DETROIT, Mich. — Harper Arrington Publishing LLC has announced the release of The Creative Pack 1 upgrade for Digital Fashion Pro - Fashion Design System. The Digital Fashion Pro System is an innovative solution that gives fashion designers, students, and even ordinary people the tools they need to design their own cutting edge fashion collection using digital fabrics and garment templates.

NEW YORK, N.Y. — A breath of fresh air enters men’s fashion with the launch of Ryan Rowe, a new luxury men’s footwear brand available in March at Bloomingdale’s, Nordstrom and fine retail outlets nationwide. Ryan Rowe is on target with the current shift of men’s increased focus on style.

LOS ANGELES, Calif. — After 39 years of working as an insurance professional, Bob Johnson of the Bob Johnson Project, decided it was time for a change. Upon retiring, he traded in his ties for t-shirts and has worked with a designer to create a t-shirt line with a positive message.

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. — gus is pleased to introduce their premier line of higher end leather wallets and accessories designed exclusively for men and featuring beautifully hand-sewn craftsmanship as well as their unique “splitshot perforation” styling.

PORTLAND, Ore. — Acme Made(R) has recently introduced its new line of designer bags and laptop cases for the holidays. The highlights of the line include the “Metro Tote,” their new Telun vulcanized canvas, and their sustainable textile, EcoStripe.

LOS ANGELES, Calif. — A stunning, new line of accessories with shimmering crystal team logos on bags, belts and scarves has just been introduced by L.A. designer, Betsy Stephens (www.BforBetsy.com). According to Rachael Ray and Lara Spencer (The Insider), the latest, greatest “man magnet” is to don these fabulous accessories, whether you’re a sports fan or just want to fake it.

CORTLANDT MANOR, N.Y. — This is the new must have item for babies. Stuk On U has created the first ever, patent-pending baby sleep and playwear that opens and closes with the softest-to-the-touch Velcro(R). No more pinchy zippers and snap buttons to button. This is what moms everywhere have been waiting for.

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Relios Jewelry, American designer and manufacturer of contemporary sterling silver and genuine gemstone jewelry, is introducing its new designer jewelry collection for Fall, to debut on its retail website later this month. The new collection, “Santa Fe Sunset,” showcases purples, oranges, and mixed metals alongside exquisite metalwork.

ANAHEIM, Calif. — 300 lucky guests of the Wedding Channel Couture Show will receive a special limited edition T-shirt designed for the show by HaleyBopTees. Taking place at the Waldorf=Astoria in New York City on October 21st, the Wedding Channel Couture show is set to feature today’s top wedding designers including famed wedding gown designer Junko Yoshioka.

TAMPA, Fla. — Planet One Holdings dba Penthouse Swimwear by Diva Bikinis announced today that the International Penthouse Swimwear Model Search Program officially launches at “Ritual” in Los Angeles on October 3rd, 2007. It has also been confirmed that another L.A. club known for its influential “A list” of attendees, Vice Hollywood will be hosting the L.A. National VIP Launch Contestant Party.

MUMBAI, India — In a world filled with people of all shapes, sizes and varying physical needs, the fashion industry has to recognize that not everyone is a perfect size. Make Your Own Jeans is a fashion-savvy company that recognizes the importance of non-conforming, eye-catching styles.

NEW YORK, N.Y. — U.S. chimps will be cooler than most humans, thanks to high end men’s street wear label, Nemesys Clothing. The Company announced today the launch of its charitable program, Project iChimp. The program will focus on donating Apple iPhones and iPod Touches to chimpanzees in need across the United States. Nemesys Clothing pledges to donate a portion of the proceeds from the sales of its 2007 Beginnings Collection.

LOS ANGELES, Calif. — Noah’s Arcade, a California-based clothing line for boys - newborn to 6T - announces a fun, hip line that caters to the edgy crowd. When co-owners of Noah’s Arcade, Allyson Wagoner and Shannon Hanly, went shopping for their new baby boys, they discovered that the market for cool and happening boy’s apparel was limited.

HOUSTON, Texas — Wearing an “A Cut Above” hearts and arrows diamond valued at over $100,000, this month’s Bridal Guide cover girl has every reason to smile. Her duchesse satin gown, embroidered with crystals and pearls is accompanied by sizzling marquise and brilliant-cut diamond earrings, a delicate three-stone diamond pendant and a sparkling bracelet with flower-shaped diamond clusters.

SEATTLE, Wash. — Students tired of being told what to wear to school may be in luck for the upcoming academic year. Dress Code Violator(TM), a clothing designer with a message, has found a loophole in the mandatory dress code for many schools and is encouraging the exploitation of that loophole through their promotion of Dress Code Violator shirts.

BARRINGTON, Ill. — Joette Doran, a practicing attorney for twenty years, recently decided to tap her creative side by establishing Joette Markus, Inc. Her company now offers the highest quality Italian leather portfolios designed for professional women. Ms. Doran started the company after trying to find a stylish yet professional replacement for her well-worn leather writing portfolio.

BATON ROUGE, La. — A corporate sales expert turned entrepreneur with a passion for fitness and a designer’s flare for style, Erin Douglass is expanding her 2007 Pilates clothing brand, we pilates. This clothing line expresses Ms. Douglass’ love for style and fitness in a distinctive lifestyle line that takes women from their Pilates or Yoga practice to their other normal daily activities.

TRABUCO CANYON, Calif. — Possibly the youngest fashion designer in the country, 7 year old Haley Schmidt has designed and created her own line of T-shirts titled, HaleyBopTees. This inspiring young artist has a flare for fashion and a passion for art, so much so that not only are her T-shirts are sold online at haleyboptees.com, they are also sold at Out Of The Bleu children’s clothing boutique.

MISSION VIEJO, Calif. — Children and adults all over the country are fighting over the right to purchase what otherwise would be called trash. While some might imagine a backyard brawl over yesterday’s meatloaf, the real attraction around all the fuss is for TrashE-Fashions one of a kind handbags. TrashE-Fashions is a new product line featured on TheFRAP.com.

TRABUCO CANYON, Calif. — While most 7 year old girls are just learning to put on their own T-shirts, one special girl is busy creating them. Haley Schmidt at just 7 years old might be the youngest T-shirt designer in the country with her new line of fashionable children’s T-shirts titled HaleyBopTees.

ORANGE, Calif. — “Our new perfume is the perfect fashion accessory for a woman of virtue,” said Rick Larimore, CEO, of IBI, a niche fragrance company based in Orange, CA. “Our perfume’s presence in the market helps bring into focus the real essence of what ‘virtue’ is really about.”