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Get a Deep Insight into the World Branded Apparel Market

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I. INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & PRODUCT DEFINITIONS
Study Reliability and Reporting Limitations I-1
Disclaimers I-2
Data Interpretation & Reporting Level I-2
Quantitative Techniques & Analytics I-3
Product Definitions and Scope of Study I-3

II. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1. Market Overview II-1
Men's Apparel: An Overview II-1
A Return to Classic Clothing II-1
Wearing a Younger Attitude II-1
Building Fashion Consciousness Drives the Market II-1
The Men's wear Retail Market Rejuvenates II-1
Slimmer Trousers II-2
Differences between Active wear, Sportswear and Denim Phasing
Out II-2
Purchase Patterns II-2
Difference in Men's and Boys' Purchase Patterns II-2
Women and their Role in Decision Making in the Purchasing CycleII-2
Women's Apparel: An Overview II-3
Value-Conscious Consumers II-3
Major Players in the Women's Wear Industry II-3
The Consumer Rules II-3
European Women: Walking High on the Fashion Ramp II-3
Children's Apparel: An Overview II-3
Baby and Toddler Apparel - Unaffected by Fashion Trends II-3
A Highly Fragmented Market II-4
Product Differentiation Imperative to Maintain Competitive EdgeII-4
Children's Wear - Designers Join the Bandwagon II-4
Licensed Sports Apparel Market Encouraged by Team Sports II-4
Substantial School Uniforms Market Lures New Entrants II-5
Style Governing Children's Apparel Purchasing Decisions II-5
Growing Brand Awareness Influences Purchase Decisions II-5
Brand Extensions Encouraged by Yuppie Parents II-5
Distribution - A Vital Aspect II-5
Customized Retailing - A New Facet II-5
The Internet - Changing the Retail Landscape II-5
Sports Apparel: An Overview II-6
Sportswear for Sports Becomes a Thing of Past II-6
Sportswear - A Dependable Growth Area for Major Players II-6
The Technology Effect in Sportswear II-6
Key Features Expected from Sportswear Fabrics II-6
Intimate Sports Apparel - An Emerging Market II-6
Growing Awareness in Consumers about Technical Specifications II-7
What's on the Tracks - Sport-Specific Apparel? II-7
A Growing Segment of Sportswear - Golf Apparel II-7
Team Sports Apparel - Fueling Teamed Growth II-7
Sportswear for Aging Baby Boomers - No More Function, Just
Fashion II-7
Collection Sportswear - A Worthy Collection? II-7

2. Major Trends and Issues II-8
Quota Elimination to Open New Market Vistas II-8
Mergers and Acquisitions - Order of the Day II-8
Market Becomes Increasingly Fashion-Oriented II-8
The Changing Definition II-8
Wearing a Niche Look II-9
Upscale Market - Riding the Crest II-9
Mid Market Segment - The Perfect Fit II-10
Low-End Market - The Common Man's Paradise II-10
Baby-Boomers - Torch Bearers of the Future II-10
Mature Women - A New Segment Unto Themselves II-10
Global Influence on Fashion and Fabrication II-11
Better Fabrics Emerge Out II-11
Bold Expressions at Work II-11
Online Apparel Shopping Gaining Momentum II-11
More Apparel Brands Try to Align with Popular Celebrity EndorsersII-12
Outlook II-12

3. Product Overview II-13
Coats and Raincoats II-13
Suits and Ensembles II-13
Indoor Jackets II-13
Dresses II-13
Skirts II-13
Shirts II-13
Outdoor Jackets (Anoraks Etc.) II-14
Trousers Other than Jeans II-14
Jerseys, Polo and Sweatshirts, Etc II-14
Jeans II-14
T-Shirts II-14
Active Sportswear II-14
Clothing Accessories II-15

4. Product Innovations/Introductions II-16
United Colors of Benetton Launches F/W 2006/07 Collections II-16
United Colors of Benetton Offers Bamboo Collection for F/W
2006/07 II-16
Undercolors of Benetton Launches Nightwear/Homewear Collection
for F/W 2006/07 II-16
Sisley Unleashes F/W 2006/07 Collections II-16
Liz Claiborne, Legxus International to Unleash Legwear Line II-16
Oscar De La Renta Unveils O Oscar Women's Sportswear
Collection for Spring 2007 II-17
LEVI'S? Adds Organic Jeans in Fall 2006 Collection II-17
Reebok, NHL Unveil Apparel for Kids and Women II-17
Pokarna Ltd Launches Stanza Apparel in US II-17
PRIMEDIA Launches In-Fisherman Apparel Brand II-17
VF Launches ESPN Branded Apparel II-17
J. C. Penney Unleashes 'A.N.A' Women's Apparel Brand II-17
Nautilus Unveils Branded Apparel for Fitness Training Indoors II-18
World Opens "DRIZA-BONE" Store in Japan II-18
Tommy Hilfiger Launches "Profile Jean" in Europe II-18
Liz Claiborne Debut Juicy Couture Apparel Line in China II-18
Adidas to Unveil Winter/ Fall Collection for Various Sports
Categories II-18
American Eagle Unveils aerie-Collection of Intimates and DormwearII-18
GAP Unveils Product Line for Women of Varying Sizes II-19
Marks & Spencer Launches Fairtrade Cotton Underwear and JeansII-19
Benetton Unveils Sisley Young for Young Fashionistas II-19
Gap Europe Showcases Roland Mouret Designs II-19
Nike Teams Up Jamie King for Fitness Dance Apparel II-19
United Colors of Benetton Unleashes Barbie(TM) 2006 CollectionII-19
PRIMEDIA Launches Lowrider Apparel Line for Young Women II-19
Sara Lee Launches Hanes Brand for Premium Segment II-20
Madura Garments Unleashes Esprit Brand II-20
Callaway Golf Apparel Launches Big Bertha Pique Polo II-20
Lane Bryant Unveils a new Seven7? Jean Collection II-20
Old Navy Launches Women's Plus-Size Apparel II-20
Raymond Unveils a Unique Cooling Fabric CoolPlus II-21
Reebok Unleashes New Footwear and Apparel Collection, D'funkd II-21
Calvin Klein Jeans Introduces Young Modern Jeanswear Line II-21
Kellwood Company Partners with Russell Simmons II-21
Kellwood Company Develops Run Athletics Men's Active wear
Collection II-22
ITC Launches John Players Brand of Men's Apparel II-22

5. Recent Industry Activity II-23
Madura Garments to Expand Brands (India) II-23
Sports Direct Acquires Stake in Amer Sports II-23
VF Corp Acquires Seven For All Mankind and Lucy Actiwear II-23
Cache Acquires Adrienne Victoria Designs II-23
FAO Schwarz Acquires Best & Co II-23
Iconix Brand Group Pockets Roc Apparel Group II-23
Li & Fung Takes over Regatta II-24
Hilco Equity and Genuity Capital Partners Acquire Effigi II-24
Bergamo Pockets Exclusif II-24
Liz Claiborne Acquires Scapegoat II-24
VF Imagewear Acquires Majestic Athletic II-24
Hartmarx Takes over Monarchy II-24
Liz Claiborne Buys Stock in Narciso Rodriguez II-24
TSM Capital Pockets Rachel Roy Fashions II-25
NexCen Brands Enters Agreement to Manufacture and Distribute
Branded Apparel II-25
Kellwood Pockets Royal Robbins II-25
Fruit of the Loom Takes over VF Corp's Intimate Apparel BusinessII-25
M1 Group Pockets Faconnable II-25
Private Firms Acquire Halston LLC II-25
Hilco Consumer Capital Takes over Apparel Holdings Group II-26
Youngor Group to Acquire Smart Apparel and Xin Ma Apparel
International II-26
CIC Holding Pockets MCORSET II-26
Youngor Enters Agreement to Buy Smart Shirts II-26
Li & Fung Pockets Liz Claiborne's Cloth Brands II-26
Adidas Acquires Reebok II-26
Talbots Winds up J. Jill Group Acquisition II-27
Kellwood to Acquire Vince Brand and Trademark II-27
Chico's FAS Acquires Fitigues Brand II-27
Jones Apparel Group Sells Polo Jeans Business II-27
Fordham Acquires Gorga Athletic Wear II-27
Delta Apparel Takes over Fun-Tees Inc II-28
Gildan Activewear Acquires Kentucky Derby Hosiery for $45M II-28
Iconix Brand Group to Acquire Mossimo in Cash and Stock Deal II-28
Jordache Acquires Earl Jean Brand from VF Corp II-28
Private Equity Firms Acquire Stake in Warnaco Group II-28
Steven Madden Inks License Deal for Apparel Line II-28
Hartmarx Acquires "One Girl Who..." Women's BusinessII-28
Liz Claiborne Takes Over Mac & Jac, Kenziegirl and KenzieBrands II-28
Brazilian Company, Gambino Apparel Group Venture Into Japan II-29
Nilit Acquires Invista Apparel Business in Europe II-29
Sherwood Group Acquires Charnos Lingerie Brand II-29
Altor Takes Over Norway based Helly Hansen II-29
Raymond, UCO Form Denim Powerhouse II-29
Tag-It Pacific Establishes Facility in China II-29
VF Corp Teams Up with Arvind Mills for Apparel Joint Venture II-29
Raymond Acquires 100% Stake in ColorPlus Fashions Ltd II-30
Lee Cooper, Indus Form Apparel JV II-30
Raymond Expands Zapp! Kids Apparel Brand in India II-30
Indus Clothing Offers Disney, Rifle Brands to Local Market II-30
SP Apparels Acquire 60% in Crocodile Products II-30
KG Denim Reinforces Trigger Apparel Brand II-30
Royal Classic Mills set to Expand Branded Apparel Presence II-30
Trailer, Gangotri Mulls Strategic Tie-up II-31
Sutter Holding Takes Over CIC & Company II-31
NBA Players to Sport Adidas Wear II-31
Hanesbrands Shuts Three Manufacturing Plants II-31
Hanesbrands Goes Independent Post Spin-Off II-31
Iconix Acquires Mudd? Brand II-31
Phillips-Van Heusen to Purchase Superba II-32
Phillips-Van Heusen, Kellwood Ink Licensing Deal II-32
Iconix Extends Mudd and Joe Boxer Brands Reach in
International Markets II-32
GAP Extends Collaboration with Benjamin Holdings to Foray
Indonesia II-32
Phillips-Van Heusen and Rousseau SAS Collaborate for Men's
IZOD Sportswear II-33
Raymond, Konaka, Lims Extend Contract for 3-Year Period II-33
Liz Claiborne Acquires prAna II-33
Liz Claiborne, Kellwood Ink Licensing Agreement II-33
Liz Claiborne Acquires 100% of Lucky Brand Dungarees II-33
Carter's Inc Pockets OshKosh B'Gosh II-33
Nautilus Acquires Fitness Apparel Major, Pearl Izumi II-33
G-III Apparel Group Buys Winlit Group for $7.3M II-34
Kellwood, G.A.V. Terminate Service Agreement for CK Women's
Better Sportswear II-34
Kellwood Divests David Brooks, Dotti Businesses II-34
Sport-Haley, Explorer Gear JV to Sell Golf Apparel in the US II-34
Everlast Grants Men's Apparel License to Moret II-34
Sara Lee Sells European Branded Apparel Operations II-34
Armani Group, Como Holdings Form Joint Venture II-35
Quiksilver Acquires Minority Stakes in Skis Rossignol II-35
Fila Korea Ltd to be Acquired in Management Buy-Out Deal II-35
Aditya Birla Nuvo Expands Retail Business II-35
Kanz to Exploit Indian Kids Wear Market II-35
Kmart Acquires Sears, Mega Deal Gives Birth to Retailing BehemothII-35
Federated Department Stores Merges with May Department Stores II-36
Finish Line Acquires Man Alive II-36
VF Corporation Acquires Holoubek II-36
Mad Engine Gets Exclusive Rights form Jill Kelly Productions II-36
Biron on Acquisition Spree II-36
Valentino Fashion Group Emerges II-36
Jones Apparel Acquires Barneys New York, Inc. II-37
Ennis, Inc. Acquires Alstyle Apparel, Inc. II-37
Everlast Signs Licensing Agreement with Big Brands of South
Africa II-37
Berkshire Takes Operational Control in Cole Facts II-37
Designer Apparel Holding Acquires Loehmann's Holdings II-37
Kewl Signs Exclusive Distribution Agreement with TET A/S II-37
VF Corporation Acquires Vans Incorporation II-37
Warnaco Group Acquires Ocean Pacific Apparel Corp II-38
Polo Ralph Lauren Acquires RL Childrenswear II-38
Tack Fat Group Acquires Stake in Paper Denim & Cloth MUDD
Brand and Denim Business II-38
Steel Partners LLC Buys Minority Stake in Wacoal Corp II-38
Lollytogs Ltd Buys Healthtex Business of VF Playwear, Inc. II-38
Wild Planet Enters into Collaboration with GapKids II-38
Gymboree Launches Janeville(TM) New Retail Store II-38
Nike Opens New Nikewomen Store in San Diego II-39
Nick Graham Enters into a Partnership with Oxford Industries II-39
Calvin Klein Enters into Collaboration with Calvin Klein JeansII-39
Liz Claiborne Strikes Licensing Agreement with Eastman Group II-39
Kellwood Company Buys Phat Fashions II-39
Adidas Golf Signs Agreement with R&A II-39
Fila Holding Announces Sale of Four Subsidiaries II-40
Liz Claiborne Purchases ENYCE Holding LLC II-40
Kellwood Buys Briggs New York II-40
Calvin Klein and Warnaco Sign New Licensing Agreement II-40
Oxford Industries Takes Over Viewpoint International II-40
Sara Lee Sells Italian Hosiery Business II-40
Arvind Mills Enters Home Textiles Market II-41
VF Intimates Inks Licensing Agreement with Leading Lady II-41
Adidas-Salomon Inks Strategic Agreement with INTERSPORT II-41
Benetton Sells Nordica Business to Tecnica Group II-41
Fruit of the Loom Closes Texas Plant II-41
Nautica Enterprises Merges with VF Corp's Subsidiary II-41
Adidas Strengthens North American Operations II-41
Jones Apparel Inks Licensing Deal with Revman II-42
Kellwood Acquires Apparel License from Global Brand Holdings II-42
VF Activewear Strikes Five-Year Agreement with Major League
Baseball II-42
Kellwood Inks Alliance with Phillips Van Heusen II-42
Jones Apparel Acquires Kasper ASL II-42
Kellwood Sells Auburn Hosiery Division to Delta Galil IndustriesII-42
Aussie Apparel Group Changes Name II-42
Kohl's Reaches Agreement with Nickelodeon Consumer Products II-42
Arvind Clothing Establishes New Plant II-43
Tommy Hilfiger Licensing, Inc., Signs Pact with SK Global Co. LtdII-43

6. Focus on Select Players II-44
Manufacturers II-44
Adidas AG (Germany) II-44
Reebok International Ltd (USA) II-44
Algo Group Inc. (Canada) II-44
Arvind Mills Limited (India) II-45
Benetton Group SpA (Italy) II-45
Ermenegildo Zegna Group (Italy) II-45
Escada AG (Germany) II-45
Esprit Europe GmbH (Germany) II-46
Filodoro Calze S.p.A. (Italy) II-46
Fruit of the Loom, Inc (USA) II-46
Giorgio Armani SpA (Italy) II-46
Guess?, Inc (USA) II-46
HartMarx Corp (USA) II-47
Hobo Clothing Company (Canada) II-47
Joe Boxer (USA) II-47
Jones Apparel Group, Inc. (USA) II-47
Levi Strauss & Co (USA) II-48
Liz Claiborne, Inc (USA) II-48
Naigai Co., Ltd (Japan) II-48
Nautica Enterprises, Inc (USA) II-49
Nike Inc (USA) II-49
Nygard International Ltd (Canada) II-49
Onward Holdings & Co. Ltd. (Japan) II-49
OshKosh B'Gosh Inc. (USA) II-50
Oxford Industries Inc (USA) II-50
Phillips-Van Heusen Corp (USA) II-50
Picadilly Fashions (Canada) II-51
Raymond Limited (India) II-51
RCS Investimenti SpA (Italy) II-51
Sanyo Shokai Co. Ltd. (Japan) II-51
The Athletic Sportshow Inc. (Canada) II-51
Tommy Hilfiger U.S.A., Inc. (USA) II-52
Tribal Sportswear Inc (Canada) II-52
Triumph Apparel Corporation (USA) II-52
Valentino Fashion Group S.p.A. (Italy) II-52
Vanity Fair Corp (USA) II-53
Warnaco Group Inc. (USA) II-53
Retailers II-53
Ann Taylor Stores Corporation (USA) II-53
Beall's Department Stores, Inc (USA) II-54
Berkshire Hathaway (USA) II-54
Charming Shoppes, Inc. (USA) II-54
Chico's FAS, Inc. (USA) II-54
Coldwater Creek, Inc (USA) II-55
Gap Inc. (USA) II-55
Gymboree Corp (USA) II-55
J. Crew Group (USA) II-55
Kellwood Company (USA) II-55
Lands' End (USA) II-55
Limited Brands (USA) II-56
M.R Simak Ltd (Hong Kong) II-56
Macy's Inc. (USA) II-56
Sears Holding Corp (USA) II-56
Syms Corporation (USA) II-56
Stein Mart Inc (USA) II-56
Talbots, Inc.(USA) II-57
Target Corp (USA) II-57
The Children's Place Retail Stores (USA) II-57
TJX Companies (USA) II-57
World Co. Ltd. (Japan) II-58

7. Global Market Perspective II-59
Table 1: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Branded Apparel by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan,
Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and
Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales
for the Years 2001 through 2010 in US$ Billion (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) II-59

Table 2: World Long-term Projections for Branded Apparel by
Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific
(excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World Markets
Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales for the Years 2011
through 2015 in US$ Billion (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) II-60

Table 3: World Historic Review for Branded Apparel by
Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific
(excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World Markets
Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales for the Years 1991
through 2000 in US$ Billion (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) II-61

Table 4: World 15-Year Perspective for Branded Apparel by
Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for
US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan),
Latin America, and Rest of World Markets for the Years1998,
2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-62

Table 5: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Men's Branded Apparel by Geographic Region - US, Canada,
Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America,
and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed by Annual
Sales for the Years 2001 through 2010 in US$ Billion (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) II-63

Table 6: World Long-term Projections for Men's Branded Apparel
by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific
(excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World Markets
Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales for the Years 2011
through 2015 in US$ Billion (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) II-64

Table 7: World Historic Review for Men's Branded Apparel by
Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific
(excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World Markets
Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales for the Years 1991
through 2000 in US$ Billion (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) II-65

Table 8: World 15-Year Perspective for Men's Branded Apparel
by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for
US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan),
Latin America, and Rest of World Markets for the Years1998,
2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-66

Table 9: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Women's Branded Apparel by Geographic Region - US, Canada,
Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America,
and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed by Annual
Sales for the Years 2001 through 2010 in US$ Billion (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) II-67

Table 10: World Long-term Projections for Women's Branded
Apparel by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe,
Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of
World Markets Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales for the
Years 2011 through 2015 in US$ Billion (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) II-68

Table 11: World Historic Review for Women's Branded Apparel by
Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific
(excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World Markets
Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales for the Years 1991
through 2000 in US$ Billion (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) II-69

Table 12: World 15-Year Perspective for Women's Branded
Apparel by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value
Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding
Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World Markets for the
Years1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)II-70

Table 13: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Children's Branded Apparel by Geographic Region - US, Canada,
Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America,
and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed by Annual
Sales for the Years 2001 through 2010 in US$ Billion
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-71

Table 14: World Long-term Projections for Children's Branded
Apparel by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe,
Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of
World Markets Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales for the
Years 2011 through 2015 in US$ Billion (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) II-72

Table 15: World Historic Review for Children's Branded Apparel
by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe Asia-Pacific
(excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World Markets
Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales for the Years 1991
through 2000 in US$ Billion (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) II-73

Table 16: World 15-Year Perspective for Children's Branded
Apparel by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value
Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding
Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World Markets for the
Years1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)II-74

Table 17: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Sports Branded Apparel by Geographic Region - US, Canada,
Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America,
and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed by Annual
Sales for the Years 2001 through 2010 in US$ Billion (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) II-75

Table 18: World Long-term Projections for Sports Branded
Apparel by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe,
Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of
World Markets Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales for the
Years 2011 through 2015 in US$ Billion (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) II-76

Table 19: World Historic Review for Sports Branded Apparel by
Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific
(excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World Markets
Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales for the Years 1991
through 2000 in US$ Billion (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart II-77

Table 20: World 15-Year Perspective for Sports Branded Apparel
by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for
US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan),
Latin America, and Rest of World Markets for the Years1998,
2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-78

III. MARKET

1. The United States III-1
A.Market Analysis III-1
Current and Future Analysis III-1
US Branded Apparel Industry - An Overview III-1
Competition from Retailers' Own Brands Impact Sales III-1
Market Trends III-1
Formal Wear on a Comeback Trail III-1
Uniforms Divert the Economics of Children's Wear III-2
Casual Wear Styles III-2
Counterfeiting Strikes Young Men's Market III-2
Attitude is Everything for the American Woman III-3
Factors Influencing Purchase Decisions III-3
Children Influence Parents' Purchase Decisions III-3
Brand Names Dominate The Market III-3
Innovation and Novelty: The Key to Success III-3
Trends in Children's Outerwear III-4
Imported Children's Wear Gaining Popularity in the US III-4
Apparel for Obese Kids: Another Niche for Companies III-4
Jeans and Sneakers Most Preferred Apparel by Teenagers III-4
Competitive Scenario III-4
Table 21: Men's Performance Apparel Market in the US
(2006): Percentage Breakdown of Sales (i) by Brand - Nike,
Under Armour, Duofold and Others (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-4

Table 22: Women's Performance Apparel Market in the US
(2006): Percentage Breakdown of Sales (i) by Brand - Under
Armour, Nike, Adidas and Others (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-4

Table 23: Sports Apparel Market in the US (2005 & 2006):
Percentage Breakdown of Sales (i) by Brand - Nike, Adidas,
Puma and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-5

Table 24: Branded Apparel Market in the US (2006):
Percentage Breakdown of Sales (i) by Distribution Channel -
Specialty Stores, Mass Merchants, Department Stores,
National Chains, Off-Price Retailers, Direct Mail, Factory
Outlets and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-5

Table 25: Leading Women Apparel Chain Stores in the United
States: Breakdown of Dollar Sales for the Year 2006 (In US$
Million) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-6

Table 26: Leading Youth Apparel Chain Stores in the United
States: Breakdown of Dollar Sales for the Year 2006 (In US$
Million) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-6

Table 27: Leading Family Apparel Chain Stores in the United
States: Breakdown of Dollar Sales for the Year 2006 (In US$
Million) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-6

Table 28: Leading Sports Apparel Categories in the US
(2006): Percentage Breakdown of Sales (i) by Category -
T-Shirts, Fleece Tops, Knit Shirts, Jackets and Caps/Hats
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-7

Table 29: Leading Men's Apparel Categories in the US
(2006): Percentage Breakdown of Sales (i) by Category -
Knit Sport Shirts, Jeans, Men's Furnishings, Woven Sport
Shirts, Tailored Clothing, Casual Slacks, Dress Shirts,
Dress Slacks, Sweaters and Others (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-7

Table 30: Leading Women's Activewear Categories in the US
(2006): Percentage Breakdown of Sales (i) by Category -
Sweats, Swimwear, Active Sportswear, Sport Bras,
Exercisewear and Outerwear (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-7

Table 31: Leading Women's Sportswear Categories in the US
(2006): Percentage Breakdown of Sales (i) by Category -
Knit Tops, Woven Shirts, Sweaters, Casual Pants, Skirts,
Jeans, Shorts and Others (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-8

Table 32: Leading Women's Activewear Fabrics in the US
(2006): Percentage Breakdown of Sales (i) by Fabric -
Cotton, Polyester, Nylon and Others (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-8

Table 33: Leading Women's Outerwear Fabrics in the US
(2006): Percentage Breakdown of Sales (i) by Fabric -
Polyester, Wool, Nylon, Cotton, Leather and Others
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-8

Table 34: Leading Intimate Apparel Distribution Channels in
the US (2006): Percentage Breakdown of Sales (i) by Channel
- Specialty Stores, Mass Merchants, Department Stores,
National Chains and Others (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-9

Table 35: Leading Men's Underwear Distribution Channels in
the US (2006): Percentage Breakdown of Sales (i) by Channel
- Mass Merchants, National Chains, Department Stores,
Specialty Stores and Others (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-9

Table 36: Leading Men's Activewear Distribution Channels in
the US (2006): Percentage Breakdown of Sales (i) by Channel
- Specialty Stores, Mass Merchants, Sports Specialty,
Department Stores, National Chains, Off-price Retailers,
Direct Mail, Factory Outlets and Others (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-9

Table 37: Leading Boy's Apparel Categories in the US
(2006): Percentage Breakdown of Sales (i) at Mass
Merchandisers by Product Category - Tops, Bottoms,
Furnishings, Activewear, Outerwear, Suits & Sportscoats
and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-10

Table 38: Leading Men's Apparel Categories in the US for
2006: Percentage Breakdown of Sales (i) at Mass
Merchandisers by Product Category - Tops, Bottoms,
Furnishings, Activewear, Suits & Sportscoats, Outerwear and
Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-10

Table 39: Leading Girl's Apparel Categories in the US
(2006): Percentage Breakdown of Sales (i) at Mass
Merchandisers by Product Category - Tops, Bottoms, Intimate
Apparel, Dresses & Skirts, Activewear, Outerwear and Others
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-10

Table 40: Leading Women's Apparel Categories in the US for
2006: Percentage Breakdown of Sales (i) by Product Category
- Tops, Dresses & Skirts, Bottoms, Intimate Apparel,
Activewear, Outerwear and Others (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-11

Table 41: Leading Swimwear Segments in the US (2006):
Percentage Breakdown of Sales (i) by Segment - Women's,
Men's, Girl's, Boy's and Infant (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-11

Table 42: Leading Activewear Segments in the US (2006):
Percentage Breakdown of Sales (i) by Product Segment -
Tees, Polo/Golf/Rugby, Swimwear, Tanks/Sleeveless,
Sweatshirts, Shorts, Outerwear, Pants/Slacks, Socks,
Sweatpants and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-11

Table 43: Leading Sports Apparel Categories in the US
(2006): Percentage Breakdown of Sales (i) by Sports
Category - Camping, Golf, Swimming, Hunting, Fishing,
Bicycling, Aerobics, Running/Jogging, Bowling and Others
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-12
Competitive Scenario in the Recent Past (2003) III-12
Table 44: Men's Branded Apparel Market in the US (2003):
Percentage Breakdown of Sales (i) by Leading Brand - Hanes,
Levi's, Wrangler, Fruit of the Loom, Polo/Ralph Lauren and
Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-12

Table 45: Women's Apparel Market in the US (2003):
Percentage Breakdown of Sales (i) by Leading Brand - Hanes,
Levi's, Liz Claiborne, L'eggs, Calvin Klein and Others
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-12

Table 46: Student Clothing Market in the US (2003):
Percentage Breakdown of Sales (i) by Brand - Abercrombie &
Fitch, PacSun, American Eagle, Old Navy, Hollister, Gap,
and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-13

Table 47: Children's Apparel Market in the US (2003):
Percentage Breakdown of Sales (i) by Brand - Oshkosh
B'gosh, Levi's, Hanes, Nike, Tommy Hilfiger and Others
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-13

Table 48: Intimate Apparel Market in the US (2003):
Percentage Breakdown of Sales (i) by Brand - Hanes,
Victoria's Secret, Playtex, Vanity Fair, L'eggs and Others
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-13

Table 49: Cotton T-Shirt Makers in the US (2003):
Percentage Breakdown of Sales (i) by Company - Gildan,
Fruit of the Loom and Others (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-14

Table 50: Performance Swimwear Makers in the US (2003):
Percentage Breakdown of Sales (i) by Company - Speedo, Tyr,
Nike, Adidas and Others (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-14

Table 51: Men's Khaki Pant Makers in the US (2003):
Percentage Breakdown of Sales (i) by Company - Levi's,
Unionbay, Plugg, Mossimo and Others (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-14

Table 52: Men's/Boy's Underwear Makers in the US (2003):
Percentage Breakdown of Sales (i) at Mass Merchandisers by
Company - Sara Lee, Fruit of the Loom and Others (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-15

Table 53: Men's Jeans Market in the US (2003): Percentage
Breakdown of Sales (i) by Brand - Levi's, Wrangler, Rustler
and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-15

Table 54: Women's/Girl's Underwear Makers in the US (2003):
Percentage Breakdown of Sales (i) at Mass Merchandisers by
Company - Sara Lee,Fruit of the Loom and Others (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-15
Product Launches III-16
Strategic Corporate Developments III-19
Select US Players III-32
B.Market Analytics III-42
Table 55: US Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Branded Apparel by Product Segment - Men's Branded Apparel,
Women's Branded Apparel, Children's Branded Apparel and
Sports Branded Apparel Independently Analyzed by Annual
Sales for the Years 2001 through 2010 in US$ Billion
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-42

Table 56: US Long-term Projections for Branded Apparel by
Product Segment - Men's Branded Apparel, Women's Branded
Apparel, Children's Branded Apparel and Sports Branded
Apparel Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales for the Years
2011 through 2015 in US$ Billion (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-42

Table 57: US Historic Review for Branded Apparel by Product
Segment - Men's Branded Apparel, Women's Branded Apparel,
Children's Branded Apparel and Sports Branded Apparel
Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales for the Years 1991
through 2000 in US$ Billion (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-43

Table 58: US 15-Year Perspective for Branded Apparel by
Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for
Men's Branded Apparel, Women's Branded Apparel, Children's
Branded Apparel and Sports Branded Apparel for the
Years1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)III-43

2. Canada III-44
A.Market Analysis III-44
Current and Future Analysis III-44
Table 59: Leading Apparel Distribution Channels in Canada
(2006): Percentage Breakdown of Sales (i) by Channel -
Specialty Chains, Department Stores, Discount Stores,
Independent Stores and Others (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-44
Competitive Scenario in the Recent Past III-44
Table 60: Underwear Market in Canada (2003): Percentage
Breakdown of Sales (i) by Brand - Stanfields, Fruit of the
Loom, Hanes, Jockey, Calvin Klein and Others (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-44

Table 61: Young Men's Apparel Market in Canada (2004):
Percentage Breakdown of Sales (i) by Retailer - Sears,
Zellers, Wal-Mart, The Bay, Sport Chek, Moores and Others
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-45

Table 62: Young Women's Apparel Market in Canada (2003):
Percentage Breakdown of Sales (i) by Retailer - Sears,
Wal-Mart, Bootlegger, Suzy Shier, Bluenotes, Reitman's and
Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-45

Table 63: Sports Coat Market in Canada (2004): Percentage
Breakdown of Sales (i) by Retailer - Moores, Sears, Harry
Rosen and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-45

Table 64: Lingerie Market in Canada (2004): Percentage
Breakdown of Sales (i) by Retailer - Sears, Zellers, The
Bay, La Senza, Wal-Mart, Pennington's and Others (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-46
Strategic Corporate Developments III-46
Select Canadian Players III-47
B.Market Analytics III-49
Table 65: Canadian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis
for Branded Apparel by Product Segment - Men's Branded
Apparel, Women's Branded Apparel, Children's Branded Apparel
and Sports Branded Apparel Independently Analyzed by Annual
Sales for the Years 2001 through 2010 in US$ Billion
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-49

Table 66: Canadian Long-term Projections for Branded Apparel
by Product Segment - Men's Branded Apparel, Women's Branded
Apparel, Children's Branded Apparel and Sports Branded
Apparel Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales for the Years
2011 through 2015 in US$ Billion (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-49

Table 67: Canadian Historic Review for Branded Apparel by
Product Segment - Men's Branded Apparel, Women's Branded
Apparel, Children's Branded Apparel and Sports Branded
Apparel Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales for the Years
1991 through 2000 in US$ Billion (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-50

Table 68: Canadian 15-Year Perspective for Branded Apparel
by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for
Men's Branded Apparel, Women's Branded Apparel, Children's
Branded Apparel and Sports Branded Apparel for the Years
1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-50

3. Japan III-51
A.Market Analysis III-51
Current and Future Analysis III-51
Japanese Apparel Market - An Overview III-51
Japanese Apparel Manufacturers Head for China III-51
Competitive Scenario in the Recent Past III-51
Table 69: Leading Women's Clothing Makers in Japan (2003):
Percentage Breakdown of Sales (i) by Company - World Co
Ltd, Itokin Group, Onward Kashiyama, Sanyo Shokai and
Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-51

Table 70: Leading Ladies' Undergarments Makers in Japan
(2003): Percentage Breakdown of Sales (i) by Company -
Wacoal, Triumph International (Japan), Charle Co, Gunze
Ltd, Maruko, Lecien, Dignity Duchess and Others (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-52

Table 71: Leading Men's Clothing Companies in Japan (2003):
Percentage Breakdown of Sales (i) by Company - Onward
Kashiyama, D'urban, Sanyo Shokai, World Co., Tomiya
Apparel, Levi Strauss Japan, Kosugi Sangyo and Others
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-52

Table 72: Leading Shirt Makers in Japan (2003): Percentage
Breakdown of Sales (i) by Company - Tomiya Apparel, CHOYA,
Yamaki, Flex Japan, Yamato International and Others
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-52

Table 73: Leading Jeans Manufacturers in Japan (2003):
Percentage Breakdown of Sales (i) by Company - Edwin Jeans,
Levi Strauss Japan, Takaya Shoji, Big John, Bobson, Eiko
Shoji, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-53

Table 74: Leading Sportswear Companies in Japan (2003):
Percentage Breakdown of Sales (i) by Company - Mizuno,
Asics, Nike, Goldwin and Others (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-53

Table 75: Leading Work Uniform Makers in Japan (2003):
Percentage Breakdown of Sales (i) by Company - Jichodo,
Matsuoka Apparel Group, Midori Anzen, Aitoz and Others
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-53
Strategic Corporate Developments III-54
Select Japanese Players III-54
B.Market Analytics III-56
Table 76: Japanese Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis
for Branded Apparel by Product Segment - Men's Branded
Apparel, Women's Branded Apparel, Children's Branded Apparel
and Sports Branded Apparel Independently Analyzed by Annual
Sales for the Years 2001 through 2010 in US$ Billion
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-56

Table 77: Japanese Long-term Projections for Branded Apparel
by Product Segment - Men's Branded Apparel, Women's Branded
Apparel, Children's Branded Apparel and Sports Branded
Apparel Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales for the Years
2011 through 2015 in US$ Billion (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-56

Table 78: Japanese Historic Review for Branded Apparel by
Product Segment - Men's Branded Apparel, Women's Branded
Apparel, Children's Branded Apparel and Sports Branded
Apparel Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales for the Years
1991 through 2000 in US$ Billion (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-57

Table 79: Japanese 15-Year Perspective for Branded Apparel
by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for
Men's Branded Apparel, Women's Branded Apparel, Children's
Branded Apparel and Sports Branded Apparel for the Years
1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-57

4. Europe III-58
A.Market Analysis III-58
Current and Future Analysis III-58
Product Launches III-58
Strategic Corporate Developments III-60
Select European Players III-62
B.Market Analytics III-65
Table 80: European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis
for Branded Apparel by Geographic Region - France, Germany,
Italy, UK, Spain, Russia and Rest of Europe Markets
Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales for the Years 2001
through 2010 in US$ Billion (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-65

Table 81: European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis
for Branded Apparel by Product Segment - Men's Branded
Apparel, Women's Branded Apparel, Children's Branded Apparel
and Sports Branded Apparel Independently Analyzed by Annual
Sales for the Years 2001 through 2010 in US$ Billion
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-66

Table 82: European Long-term Projections for Branded Apparel
by Geographic Region - France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain,
Russia and Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed by
Annual Sales for the Years 2011 through 2015 in US$ Billion
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-66

Table 83: European Long-term Projections for Branded Apparel
by Product Segment - Men's Branded Apparel, Women's Branded
Apparel, Children's Branded Apparel and Sports Branded
Apparel Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales for the Years
2011 through 2015 in US$ Billion (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-67

Table 84: European Historic Review for Branded Apparel by
Geographic Region - France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain,
Russia and Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed by
Annual Sales for the Years 1991 through 2000 in US$ Billion
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-67

Table 85: European Historic Review for Branded Apparel by
Product Segment - Men's Branded Apparel, Women's Branded
Apparel, Children's Branded Apparel and Sports Branded
Apparel Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales for the Years
1991 through 2000 in US$ Billion (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-68

Table 86: European 15-Year Perspective for Branded Apparel
by Geographic Region-Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for
France, Germany, Italy, United Kingdom, Spain, Russia and
Rest of Europe Markets for the Years1998, 2008 & 2012
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-69

Table 87: European 15-Year Perspective for Branded Apparel
by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for
Men's Branded Apparel, Women's Branded Apparel, Children's
Branded Apparel and Sports Branded Apparel for the Years
1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-70

4a. France III-71
A.Market Analysis III-71
Current and Future Analysis III-71
Table 88: Leading Lingerie Distribution Channels in France
(2006): Percentage Breakdown of Sales (i) by Channel - Mass
Retailers, Specialty Chains, Mail Order, Independent
Stores, Department Stores and Others (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-71
B.Market Analytics III-72
Table 89: French Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Branded Apparel by Product Segment - Men's Branded Apparel,
Women's Branded Apparel, Children's Branded Apparel and
Sports Branded Apparel Independently Analyzed by Annual
Sales for the Years 2001 through 2010 in US$ Billion
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-72

Table 90: French Long-term Projections for Branded Apparel
by Product Segment - Men's Branded Apparel, Women's Branded
Apparel, Children's Branded Apparel and Sports Branded
Apparel Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales for the Years
2011 through 2015 in US$ Billion (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-72

Table 91: French Historic Review for Branded Apparel by
Product Segment - Men's Branded Apparel, Women's Branded
Apparel, Children's Branded Apparel and Sports Branded
Apparel Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales for the Years
1991 through 2000 in US$ Billion (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-73

Table 92: French 15-Year Perspective for Branded Apparel by
Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for
Men's Branded Apparel, Women's Branded Apparel, Children's
Branded Apparel and Sports Branded Apparel for the Years
1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-73

4b. Germany III-74
A.Market Analysis III-74
Current and Future Analysis III-74
Table 93: Leading Children's Wear Manufacturers in Germany
(2005): Percentage Breakdown of Sales (i) by Manufacturer -
Hucke Ag, Sanetta Textilwerk Gebruder Amman GmbH &Co Kg,
Santex Moden GmbH, Private labels, and Others (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-74
B.Market Analytics III-75
Table 94: German Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Branded Apparel by Product Segment - Men's Branded Apparel,
Women's Branded Apparel, Children's Branded Apparel and
Sports Branded Apparel Independently Analyzed by Annual
Sales for the Years 2001 through 2010 in US$ Billion
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-75

Table 95: German Long-term Projections for Branded Apparel
by Product Segment - Men's Branded Apparel, Women's Branded
Apparel, Children's Branded Apparel and Sports Branded
Apparel Independently An

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