Extra stuff? Don't pitch it, peddle it at the annual community garage sale

Are your closets overflowing with clothes your kids have outgrown or toys they don't play with anymore? Then the annual Los Gatos-Monte Sereno Community Garage Sale may well be your salvation.

Because what they see is what you get, writes Mary Mitchell.

U.K. Retail Sales Climbed in August on School Clothing, Footwear Purchases

U.K. retail sales increased in August as shoppers bought school clothing for the new academic year and footwear, the British Retail Consortium said.

School clothes boost retail sales

Retail sales rose in August, partly thanks to strong sales of children's clothing ahead of the new school year, figures suggest.

Vintage treasures: New, old clothing store opens in Putney

PUTNEY -- After about 10 years of selling vintage clothing over the Internet, Jennifer Karpin-Hobbs has decided to open up her closet to the public. Karpin-Hobbs has recently celebrated the grand opening of her new store, Morning Glorious Vintage, at 18 Kimball Hill in downtown Putney.

Modern Etiquette: What they see is what you get (Reuters)

Reuters - (Mary Mitchell has written several books on the subject of etiquette, including "The Complete Idiot's Guide to Etiquette" and "Class Acts." She is also the founder of executive training consultancy The Mitchell Organization with the website http://www.themitchell.org. The opinions expressed are her own.)

New bookstore clothing line benefits all

The bookstore is now featuring apparel, including unisex T-shirts and fleeces, from a new clothing line called Alta Gracia. These new clothes have much more to offer than the ordinary Lehigh gear retailed at the bookstore. Employees at the Alta Gracia factory, located in the Dominican Republic, are paid a living wage, which is three times the average pay of the country's apparel workers, said ...

Big Brother Big Sister Foundation looking for clothing, books, shoes Sept. 14

Brother Big Sister Foundation needs your help. Please donate your lightly used clothing, small household items, jeans, books, and shoes. The Foundation will be picking up donations door to door in Cambridge on Tuesday, Sept.14.

JTB clothing venture no longer a basement thing

Jamie Oddy says her JTB Clothing Services business has been booming and she opened a new store at 33271 South Fraser Way in Abbotsford to handle the extra demand from customers.

Student turns clothes into game character

FOR MOST teenagers a heap of old clothes would just be a mess on the bedroom floor.

Man tries to kill himself after wife refuses to wash clothes

Beijing, Sep 6 : A man in China, who tried to commit suicide after his wife refused to wash his clothes, said: 'I'm upset that I married the wrong woman'.

'The fewer clothes the better', says Kate Hudson

Washington, Sept 6 : Kate Hudson has said that she feels most comfortable with minimal clothing, claiming 'the fewer clothes the better' for her.

Qstays.com Reveals Standard And Customizable Clothing Collections For A Sleek Look

Realizing the latest fashion and trends, Quality Stays beats the clothing accessory market with 3 types of accessories and customization options for a more personal touch.

Kate Hudson: The Fewer Clothes the Better

"I don't like clothes that constrict me," says the actress, who prefers low-key looks to red carpet glamour

Switching gender and outfits at transsexual clothing swap

Finding clothes to wear is not easy for transsexuals, says an organizer of an upcoming clothing exchange. "The shape of their bodies keeps changing," said Kimothy Shaughnessy. "They're gaining or dropping weight, and it's really hard to have clothes on hand that fit."

Robbers burn clothing store, 6 die in Barbados

Robbers set a clothing store ablaze, killing at least six people in the normally peaceful capital of Barbados, police said Saturday.

‘Romantics’ clothes unite art, commerce, celebs

‘Romantics’ clothes unite art, commerce, celebs By SAMANTHA CRITCHELL The Associated Press Updated Sep 6, 2010 01:47AM MDT New York • Clothes are a key part of weddings — and, it turns out, the marriage of art and commerce. Katie Holmes, Josh Duhamel and Malin Akerman are among the well-dressed stars of the upcoming film “The Romantics,” which is all about friends reuniting for a wedding while ...

Vintage clothing shop gets new look

A decade ago, Ellie Mueller, then 14, began shopping at Oona's, the much-loved vintage and costume shop near Harvard Square. She remembers admiring the jewelry, pawing through the coats, and, like many Oona's devotees, often emerging with something unexpected. Eventually, Mueller got her younger sister shopping there, too. Harvard Square - Shopping - Clothing - Vintage clothing - Jewellery

Clothes dryers given tepid welcome in China

As increasingly affluent Chinese embrace the trappings of modern, middle-class Western living - big-screen TVs, cars, washing machines, double-door refrigerators with automatic icemakers - one glaring exception stands out: the clothes dryer. Laundry - Home and Garden - China - Shopping - Business

Clothing Store Leases 15K SF In Boston

Back Bay clothing store Karmaloop has leased 15,700 square feet on the fourth and fifth floors of 334 Boylston St. in Boston.

War photographer Pellegrin takes a shot at fashion (Reuters)

Reuters - Award winning photographer Paolo Pellegrin has documented many of the world's danger zones from Lebanon to Kosovo and Rwanda to Haiti.

Go vintage UK's Prince Charles tells Vogue readers (Reuters)

Reuters - Prince Charles, Britain's heir-to-throne, has a woolly idea or two about how vintage clothes, recycling and the fashion industry can help protect the planet.

Dolce & Gabbana to part ways with Selfridges (Reuters)

Reuters - Italian fashion house Dolce & Gabbana will stop the distribution of its two main lines at London shopping temple Selfridges after reports of a dispute over space in the department store chain, the designers said on Thursday.

Lanvin is H&M's newest partner (AP)

AP - Lanvin will be the next high-fashion house to become a partner of fast-fashion retailer H&M.

Clothes To Kids Actively Seeking Adult and Youth Volunteers

Clothes To Kids (CTK) is actively seeking adult and youth volunteers at their St. Pete and Clearwater store locations. Adults can enjoy assisting shoppers, perform administrative tasks or sort clothing.

Taiwan targeting China's fashion market (AP)

AP - Once known around the world for its cheap garment exports, Taiwan is now seeking to leverage a new opening to the China market to make its mark on the Asian fashion stage.

An Emmy Awards to Remember (Fashion Wire Daily)

Fashion Wire Daily - They danced, they sang and host Jimmy Fallon killed it at the 62nd Primetime Emmy Awards held Sunday, Aug. 29, at the Nokia Theater in downtown Los Angeles.

Stars do sunset shades on Emmys red carpet (AP)

AP - A late-summer sunset with vibrant purple, red and blue gowns dominated the horizon at the 62nd Emmy Awards in Los Angeles. One-shoulder silhouettes, updos and bold jewelry also were big trends.

Liberty boss to head high-end Chloe fashion label (AFP)

AFP - Geoffroy de La Bourdonnaye, former head of London's Liberty, is taking the helm as new CEO of high-end fashion house Chloe, part of the Swiss luxury empire Richemont, the company said Friday.

Prada Japan hits back at ex-employee over harassment lawsuit (AFP)

AFP - The Japanese unit of Italian fashion house Prada has launched a countersuit claiming defamation against a former employee who is suing the company for alleged sexual harassment and unfair dismissal.

From `Camp' to fall fashion: stars pick top trends (AP)

AP - Few things get Meaghan Martin and Chloe Bridges going like a little back-to-school shopping. Nevermind, they say, that as 18-year-old TV stars, they won't be milling the halls of any school this fall.

Happy Couples at the "Going the Distance" Premiere (Fashion Wire Daily)

Fashion Wire Daily - You'd never know it to look at them, but the stars of the new romantic comedy "Going the Distance" are just friends. Maybe. Maybe not?

Madonna sued over "Material Girl" clothing line (Reuters)

Reuters - Madonna has been hit with a lawsuit over her new "Material Girl" fashion line for teenagers by a California clothing company that says it has been using the name since 1997.

Designer Prabal Gurung tastes US success (AP)

AP - As cliches go, designer Prabal Gurung is the first to say he's living the American dream: Kid from Nepal is now dressing first lady Michelle Obama on a regular basis.

'Romantics' clothes unite art, commerce, celebs (AP)

AP - Clothes are a key part of weddings — and, it turns out, the marriage of art and commerce.

Picket lines could ruffle NYC's fashion week (AP)

AP - A union representing 2,200 stagehands is threatening to put on a show of its own when Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week opens at Lincoln Center next month.

School shoppers giving a lesson in individualism (AP)

AP - Stores and manufacturers always try to court kids during the all-important back-to-school season, but now that engagement means interactivity, not a flier with coupons or a catalog full of smiling children clutching notebooks.

Fashion's Night Out returns in more places (AP)

AP - You didn't get your cocktail poured by guest bartenders Mary-Kate or Ashley Olsen at the first Fashion's Night Out? This year, you could try tailgating with Tommy Hilfiger.

S.Korea's fashion icon dies at 75 (AFP)

AFP - South Korean fashion designer Andre Kim has died at the age of 75, his son said Friday.

New York renamed top fashion capital but Asia sashays in (Reuters)

Reuters - New York has reclaimed the title of the world's top fashion capital from Milan but the annual poll suggested the top five fashion cities are seeing competition from Asia and Australia.