Running kicks into high gear at lucy this summer with the launch of the Propel Collection. Offering a length for every run, the Propel Collection features truetek™ performance in a short, knee-short and knee-length pant. lucy® truetek™ is an extra durable, moisture wicking fabrication with UV protection that provides compression in sleek styles. To round out the summer run collection, new lucy® tech™ tops arrive with the reflectivity, ventilation and support runners need.

The new summer gym collection from lucy® makes outdoor training a breeze. Made with moisture wicking, quick-drying lucy® powermax™, these new training pieces are designed to keep workouts cool. The newest additions to the lucy® gym collection are the coordinating Definition Racerback and A-Sym Power Cardio Knee Pant. Blending style and performance the Definition Racerback features a defining bust seam, coolmax®-lined shelf bra, and mesh back for ventilation. The Definition Racerback pairs perfectly with the compressive A-Sym Power Cardio Knee Pant, which arrives in black with a contrasting panel of azure or wisteria.

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Just in time for the summer wardrobe revamp, WESSEX, a new line from designer Judi Lambert, has launched. The line features versatile tops that come in fine, shirred, premium fabrications, and cuts range from sexy racerbacks to oversized V-neck shirts and one-shoulder tanks. The pieces, which feature tone-on-tone rhinestones, are perfect for layering under jackets or over a swimsuit for a statement look at the beach. The look is understated glitz – flirty, sassy and meant to be worn for day and night. WESSEX is available at Madison LA, Fred Segal and shopbop.com. Prices range from $98 to $170.

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J. C. Penney Company launched Uproar, a stylish, affordable tween brand that interprets today’s latest fashion trends while remaining age-appropriate and Mom-approved. The new private brand will be available in JCPenney stores and jcp.com starting July 20, arriving in time for the Back-to-School shopping season. Created for girls and boys ages 9-13, Uproar will offer cool, edgy and functional styles and feature premium denim and the latest fabrics and finishes. The collection will include trendy items such as graphic and studded tees, tunics, military-style sweaters and motorcross jackets as well as leggings, jeggings and skinny and bootcut jeans. Jeans in the collection will include fashionable “deconstructed,” “rip and repair” and “chunky stitch” styles in various washes, incorporating foil, zipper or leather patch features. Details have been incorporated into the collection to ensure it remains age-appropriate with items offering built-in layering, graphics worded and placed appropriately on the apparel items, jeans styled with a worn-in look featuring repaired holes, and more. Items will range in price from $17.99 for a tee to $36.99 for a jacket or jeans.

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The Dockers® brand launched a new line of premium khakis at American Rag Cie. This marks the Dockers® brand’s first ever collection of premium products to debut in the US and the global premier of the new Dockers K-1 Khaki collection. Beginning on March 27th, 2010, American Rag Cie will premiere the collection of Dockers® available in a special installation, ushering in a new era of khakis made with an unwavering commitment to impeccable craftsmanship.

“We are thrilled to get our khakis in front of new consumers at American Rag,” says Jennifer Sey, Vice President of Global Marketing for the Dockers® brand. “It’s exciting to see a leading retailer with a highly discriminating consumer select Dockers as their khaki brand of choice because of its authenticity, authority and relevance.” Echoes Jennifer Althouse, Buyer for American Rag Cie, “This is a groundbreaking moment for American Rag Cie and Dockers. We can’t wait for our customers to discover the great new line of khakis, and are certain that these pants are a cut above for the LA market.”

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Featuring a velour stitch design adding depth, this blue Rocha.John Rocha lounge pants made of cotton for your comfort at night. Priced at £35, this blue striped velour dressing gown available from debenhams.com.

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Priced at $525, this striking sequined floral dress features a crew neck, capped sleeves and satin facing around the neck, sleeves and hem for comfort.

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