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		<title>A Look at the UK Fashion Industry</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 11 Jun 2011 07:39:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>David Stewards</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The UK high street fashion industry is worth an estimated £44.5 billion. In 1960 10% of household expenditure was spent on clothing and footwear. Today, thanks to discounted prices, lower production costs abroad and a flood of Chinese imports, only 6% of household expenditure is spent on keeping us fashionable. Encouragingly for the consumer, between [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The UK high street fashion industry is worth an estimated £44.5 billion. In 1960 10% of household expenditure was spent on clothing and footwear. Today, thanks to discounted prices, lower production costs abroad and a flood of Chinese imports, only 6% of household expenditure is spent on keeping us fashionable. Encouragingly for the consumer, between 2001 and 2005 average clothing and footwear prices fell 14.4% whilst the cost of living has risen by 12.6%. Discounting is rife in the ultra-competitive UK fashion market. Marks &#038; Spencer remains the market leader in the sale of high street fashion, but faces fierce competition from discount fashion specialists such as Primark and TK Maxx. Increasingly, affluent younger consumers are buying formerly exclusive high fashion brands such as; Prada (Italy), Chloe (France), Hugo Boss (Germany), Burberry (UK) and Donna Karan (U.S) to mention but a few.</p>
<p>The rise of cheap imports has nearly wiped out UK manufacturing. These days UK manufacturing concentrates on specialist fashion clothing or luxury products, mostly made for wealthy consumer in other developed countries. A continued trend in the fashion industry is the integration of manufacturers and retailers. The top three fashion retailers in UK; Next, Marks &#038; Spencer and Arcadia (Topshop, Dorothy Perkins, BHS etc.), are all manufacturing and retailing their own fashion brands. Exceptions to this vertical integration are the street fashion brands of Nike, Adidas and Reebok, who prefer specialist retailers. To conclude, the UK fashion market will continue to be driven by retailers rather than manufacturers with a polarisation between discounters and full-price retailers. The full-price retailers will capitalise on young consumer demand for couture-house designs, quality materials and individual styles sold as &#8220;fast fashion&#8221; with items offered for a limited time before new styles are released. Forecasts to 2010 are for the women&#8217;s, girls and infants fashion market to grow by 23% with a 15.6% growth for the men&#8217;s and boys fashion market.</p>
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		<title>Revolutionary Fashion Footwear</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 31 Jul 2010 04:18:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ralph Serpe</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Footwear]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Cat Boots or caterpillar boots belong to Caterpillar, a leading shoe manufacturer, renowned globally for their trendy yet tough footwear. The Cat Boots are famous for a long lasting durability. The material used in manufacturing the boots is of superior quality and are not that susceptible to wear and tear. Since the beginning, Caterpillar emerged [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Cat Boots or caterpillar boots belong to Caterpillar, a leading shoe manufacturer, renowned globally for their trendy yet tough footwear. The Cat Boots are famous for a long lasting durability. The material used in manufacturing the boots is of superior quality and are not that susceptible to wear and tear. Since the beginning, Caterpillar emerged as one of the reliable boots manufacturers. The brand uses modern technologies for making heavy-duty boots to stay ahead of competition.</p>
<p>There is something for everyone in this brand&#8217;s shoe collection. Cat Boots are strong, stylish and comfortable. Whether you are at work or partying hard, caterpillar boots suit every purpose and occasion. These exclusive boots come in various styles and color combination. You can choose from an extensive variety of rugged or stylish boots, specifically customized and ensure an elegant look. Among the men&#8217;s boots category the &#8216;Cat Colorado&#8217;, provide a full grain leather upper. These are actually work boots but it has now become an integral part of men&#8217;s fashion accessory. The &#8216;Cat Bruiser&#8217; is a classic piece of footwear, which is actually a lace-up ankle boot. The generous cushioning and the seam seal enhance the support system and the comfort level. These boots actually keep your feet dry and cool.</p>
<p>Cat Boots are famous for their advanced technology that creates unparalleled flexibility. The thick rubber outer soles help to protect your feet and absorb the shock while you are on the go. Earlier, shoe lovers had a misconception that boots are not meant to be a fashion accessory. However, Caterpillar successfully changed this concept. The designers of the brand came up with unusual creations that helped boots to become a fashion accessory from a workplace item. Before you purchase Cat Boots, get some information regarding the product over the Internet. There is detailed information regarding Cat shoes, which will help you to make the right choice. You should also check whether the shoes you are buying are fitting you properly. The boots are easy on the pockets giving you that extra shopping pleasure, without worrying much about the price. Due to its cost effective options, Caterpillar boots have proved that it does not take a lot to look stylish and trendy.</p>
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		<title>Getting More Money With UK Footwear</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2009 08:39:18 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Footwear]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Shoes]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[The UK]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Shopping for shoes in the mall or in a mainstream chain shoe store is often one of the most tedious and annoying things to have to do. There are so many clothing brands accessible on the marketplace these days. It can be challenging to determine which clothing labels you can give your commitment to. The [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Shopping for shoes in the mall or in a mainstream chain shoe store is often one of the most tedious and annoying things to have to do. There are so many clothing brands accessible on the marketplace these days. It can be challenging to determine which clothing labels you can give your commitment to. The advisable position to start is by resolving the type of clothing style you require. Whether you are involved in skate brands or retro Rockabilly clothes it doesn&#8217;t matter just as long as you integrate your personal style.</p>
<p>If you require help finding ideas for your clothing look then you can always search the world of fashion clothing Blogs. There are many a great fashion blog out there for every type of clothing style. For your skate boarder look you can try looking for skate brands fashion blogs to help you in finding your style. A respectable fashion blog will be crowded full of information on the modern skate brands and the latest fashion looks.</p>
<p>If you are looking for surf and skate wear then there are a number of wonderful clothing labels out there. When it comes to t-shirts and jeans then you can&#8217;t beat Volcom. Volcom make terrific graphic t-shirts and strong and stylish jeans. The Volcom snow clothing line also makes apparel especially for snowboarding. If you require some marvelous accessories to finish off your look then you can&#8217;t beat the Famous line of belts buckles and baseball caps.</p>
<p>Skate shoes is an principal piece of your look so you need to select the right type of footwear in the UK. If you require to go for the common skate footwear look then DC skate shoes and Etnies skate shoes are a great place to start. Both DC skate shoes and Etnies skate shoes are contrived with the skater in mind, so the finished effect is a skate shoe that is both fashionable and strong.</p>
<p>If you require a somewhat different hint to your UK footwear then there is plenty of alternatives to skate shoes. Dr Martens boots and shoes have been popular for a continuing time as they create a certain look. You can also determine to go for Converse shoes. Converse trainers have been popular for years. If you are searching for comfort over style then you can go for some of the footwear brands from Spain like Art shoes and El Naturalista shoes both of which have created waves in the United Kingdom.</p>
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