Gloria Jeans

The day that East met West... and its culture; The Berlin Wall fell 20 years ago today. Hannah Davies remembers what Britain was doing as the wall fell.(News)
The Journal (Newcastle, England); 11/9/2009; 992 words; ...only managed the number six position behind Phil Collins and Gloria Estefan. The alternative music scene enjoyed a good year as...also had a big impact on the fashion scene. Baggy Joe Bloggs jeans were sported alongside bowl haircuts and brightly coloured hooded...

Growing number of independent coffee shops.(Main News)
Manila Bulletin; 11/2/2009; 504 words; ...150 outlets around the country.Bo’s Coffee has opened its 40th store recently while the foreign-based Gloria Jeans has about 29 outlets.Juan said many independent brands have sprung up, particularly in the provinces.General Santos...

More home-grown coffee brands brewing.(Main Business)
Manila Bulletin; 9/18/2009; 513 words; ...Village in Makati.In contrast, the foreign coffee shops have dwindled in numbers.For instance, the Starbucks has closed down six branches while Figaro has closed 8 and has 65 branches now while Gloria Jeans has now 29 from 35 branches.

Economic storm no hindrance to gourmet tea sales; Gourmet tea merchants find right blend ; Despite economic crisis, sellers plan expansions on increasing demand
International Herald Tribune; 9/18/2009; 1423 words; ...grandfather, B.K. Murjani, started the first designer jeans brand, Gloria Vanderbilt, in 1976. Manoj Murjani, the chairman of...Gloria Vanderbilt, there was only Levis and Wrangler; no jeans to fit a woman's body," said Mr. Murjani. "And...

Pick six; A half-dozen cool things in music, from two points of view:.(VARIETY)
Star Tribune (Minneapolis, MN); 9/6/2009; 564 words; ...the Twin Cities: X-Ray Hip, Magnolias, 10W40, Sons of Gloria, Rhinestone Diplomats, the 757's. Wilco, "Wilco." As...with this disc. However, similar to a comfy pair of ripped jeans or sweats, I found myself going back again and again. That...