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TORONTO, ONTARIO (MARKET WIRE) Will Guelph, Halifax or Saskatoon be the next fashion capital of the world? The entries are in, the submissions are combed and the competition is fierce for FASHION Magazine's Reporter Search 2008. The editorial team has short listed 20 finalists ? only ten will make the cut to join the esteemed ranks of Canada's best read fashion magazine for one year.

LOS ANGELES, CA (MARKET WIRE) Konquest, the highly anticipated new clothing line, and the revolutionary Key Closet collection by Michael Hong, were recently unveiled to a packed house during the glamorous Summer Splash Runway Show at BOULEVARD3 in Los Angeles. Key Closet, the edgy and explosive clothing brand, also debuted their groundbreaking diamond-studded $10,000 Jeans. The night-time event, benefiting the Breast Cancer Foundation, attracted a lively, celebrity-studded crowd that lent itself to a high-voltage party atmosphere.

LOS ANGELES, CA (MARKET WIRE) Half the Sky Designs announced today that select handbags from its chic Rebagz(TM) line are now available at Lifesize by Ron Robinson stores, at Fred Segal Los Angeles and Fred Segal Santa Monica. Christina Aguilera was one of the first to purchase Rebagz in the Santa Monica store; she bought a Multi-Colored Carry Anything Anywhere Bag for her assistant.

LOS ANGELES, CA (MARKET WIRE) "Vote with Your Heart," "Practice Compassion," and "See Only Love" are just some of the positive messages you can wear on vivid, eco-friendly t-shirts from Small Hands (www.smallhandsrags.com). Perfect for any occasion including graduation, Father's Day, and baby showers, the 100 percent cotton and soft, organic cotton t-shirts and baby clothes are printed with environmentally friendly ink in color therapy-aware shades like sage and violet. Every item is imprinted with a message that is proactive and optimistic, inspiring both the wearer and everyone he or she encounters.

LOS ANGELES, CA (MARKET WIRE) The Bay is now selling Rebagz(TM) by Half the Sky Designs. These chic and eco-friendly handbags are made from recycled juice packs and recycled nylon rice sacks. Cinchy Totes, Messenger Bags, Sleek Totes, Sport Pouches and the Limited Edition Panda Messenger Bag will be available at select Bay department stores in Canada. Other styles, such as backpacks, business card/coin holders, cell phone cases, clutches, mini bags and wallets are available at www.rebagz.com.

TORONTO, ONTARIO (MARKET WIRE) Editors Note: Photos are included with this press release.