Last week, a press conference was held regarding the new line of Canada Basketball tees where The Score managed to catch up with a few of the representatives to get their thoughts on the shirts. Well received, the shirts are bound to be a hit with not only the public, but also the team!
For “The Score” coverage, it can be found here: http://video.thescore.com/watch/branded-the-release-of-the-canadian-basketball-clothing-collection
Tags: Canada Basketball, The Score
Canada Basketball launches CB Classic Collection by JUZD Designer Jing Liu
-Proceeds support 2010 World Championship teams though Canadian Basketball Foundation-
(Toronto, ON) Just in time for the holidays, Canada Basketball is pleased to introduce the new CB Classic Collection apparel line, featuring limited edition vintage designer bamboo graphic t-shirts. Launched under the new ‘CB Authentic’ label and created by Canadian designer Jing Liu of ‘JUZD’, this five-series of shirts pays homage to the traditions and milestones of Canada Basketball, which was originally established in 1923.
“Our country has a rich heritage in basketball from the beginning with Dr. James Naismith, and we are continuing to make history with each successful season,” said Wayne Parrish, Executive Director and CEO of Canada Basketball. “This collection offers a way for players, coaches and fans of the game to be a part of this history while proudly honouring the sport.”
The CB Classic Collection was created not only to pay tribute to the past, but also to galvanize Canadians around Canada’s national hoops teams and the FIBA 2010 World Championships. 2009 was a banner summer for the elite squads, as Canada successfully qualified for all four 2010 world basketball events (Senior Men, Senior Women, Cadet Men, Cadette Women). Joining dominant countries like Argentina, Australia, Spain and USA, Canada is one of only five FIBA nations to achieve this distinction.
JUZD high–fashion designer Jing Liu and Toronto Artist Terence Chung are passionate basketball fans, who volunteered their creative talent to develop an innovative yet affordable product line. After a successful run at the 2009 LG Fashion Week in Toronto, Jing and Terence are eager to roll out this new venture for basketball enthusiasts across the country.
“I’m really excited with how the final shirts turned out, it was beyond my vision,” stated Jing Liu, Lead Designer for JUZD and the CB Classic Collection. “I’m amazed at the artistic synergy that was created working with Terence and the team at Canada Basketball throughout this project!”
The five shirts each have a distinct look and feel, incorporating design treatments like flocking and plastisol to generate the vintage effect. Creative names include CB Club, Game Night, The Kid, Seven, and Olympic, which is a reproduction of the maple leaf worn at the 1936 Berlin Olympics, when Canada won the silver medal.
The CB Classic Collection limited edition t-shirts will be available starting November 20 at three exclusive retailers: Centre Sports at Air Canada Centre, The Sport Gallery in the historic Distillery District and at Canada Basketball’s online store at shop.basketball.ca.
As an added bonus, Canada Basketball is offering an additional 10 per cent off the retail price of $34.99 from November 9 -19, when shoppers pre-order online at shop.basketball.ca, while supplies last.
In the spirit of giving, 10 per cent of proceeds from each shirt will benefit the Canadian Basketball Foundation, a registered charitable organization dedicated to growing all aspects of the game of basketball. CBF is committed to promoting and developing the game of basketball for all Canadians, from the grassroots to national team level, including support for the 2010 World Championship teams.
For more information please contact:
Tanya Phillipps
Manager, Marketing & Communications
Canada Basketball
tphillipps@basketball.ca
416-276-9329
About Canada Basketball and FIBA:
Canada Basketball (www.basketball.ca) is a private, not-for-profit corporation that is committed to the growth of the sport in Canada. Just as important, Canada Basketball is focused on the development and preparation of Canada’s national teams for the Olympic; Pan American and FISU Games as well as the World Championships. The aspiration of Canada Basketball is to instill the pride, commitment, passion and respect that Canadians personify into the development of basketball across the country and internationally.
FIBA (www.fiba.com), the world governing body for basketball, is an independent association formed by 213 National Federations of basketball throughout the world. It is recognised as the sole competent authority in basketball by the International Olympic Committee (IOC). Canada is one of only five nations to qualify for all four 2010 FIBA World events including the inaugural U17 World Championships for Men and Women, taking place in Germany and France respectively. Then the biggest basketball names in the world will come together for the 2010 FIBA World Championships for Men and Women, tipping off in Turkey and in the Czech Republic respectively.
About JUZD – The Bamboo Streetwear Clothing Company
JUZD (short for Juiced) www.juzd.com is the planet’s first bamboo designer label, established in 2007 by lead designer Jing Liu. The label emphasizes contemporary high-end streetwear created using exclusive custom-designed and milled bamboo fabric. Each design is inspired by the designer’s vision of “organic” and aggressive style and the philosophy that art and fashion should co-exist in a way that is innovative, eco-conscious, and empowering.
The Kid – This design is a throwback to the 1970’s incorporating a replica of a Canada Basketball graphic design from that era, as well as other relevant fashion trends like accent trims on the collar and sleeves.
Olympic – Celebrating the biggest moment in Canadian hoops history, this design is a replica of the original 1936 Summer Olympic team logo, when Canada won the silver medal in basketball (the only team medal Canada ever claimed in the history of the Summer Olympics)
Game Night – A bold graphic with a varsity, university feel, this design takes elements of the apparel brand, blended with the name of the organization to create a product for any player, coach, or fan.
CB Club – A clean, simple graphic that pays tribute to the long-standing heritage of the sport by incorporating the inaugural year as well as an original leaf logo into a crest graphic.
Seven – For all those athletes who ever played the game this numbered shirt design is for you. Utilizing graphics on both the front and back of the shirt, this design incorporates a jersey number that is one of the most popular and lucky numbers. Perhaps the most famous Canadian to don the ‘7’ is two-time NBA MVP, Captain Canada - Steve Nash.
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Tags: Canada, Canada Basketball, CB Classic, Jing Liu, Olympics, Terence Chung
In anticipation of Toronto’s LG Fashion Week, CANOE has been showcasing the designers from this week’s event on their website. And without a doubt, JUZD’s Jing Liu was definitely not forgotten about when CANOE ran its feature on Gotstyle Menswear’s “Made in Canada” show, which will take place at the tail-end of fashion week on the 23rd at 6PM.
Original article: http://lifewise.canoe.ca/Style/2009/10/15/11417061-sun.html
By Heather Toskan, Sun Media
Oct 15, 2009
Toronto menswear retailer Gotstyle is showcasing the designs of several Canadian designers and their companies during their runway show.
Featured designers include Jing Liu of JUZD, Christopher Bates of Ultra Menswear and the Christopher Bates brand, and Gregory Allen of the Gregory Allen brand.
Allen has more on the runway for spring than the limited edition shirt collection that he has become known for.
“My spring 2010 collection will transition from a men’s shirt only limited edition collection to include classic Gregory Allen shirts, bow ties, ties, perforated leather shorts and pants,” says designer Gregory Allen.
The Christopher Bates collection is inspired by a romantic notion.
“My latest collection for spring 2010 is titled Romeos. I was inspired by my time living and studying in Ital y for a theme that is a modern reinterpretation of today’s man as Shakespeare’s doomed lover,” says designer Christopher Bates.
Designer Jing Liu of Judz will also communicate his designs with a theme.
“My theme is Daemons in the Garden, which celebrates the dichotomies of society that lie beneath us, the tranquility of garden and the beast that lurks within it,” says designer Jing Liu of JUZD. The Chinese native is known for creating unique graphics on bamboo material.
Tags: CANOE, Gotstyle Menswear, LG Fashion Week, Sun Media
Featured several days ago on Green Diary, an online blog that focuses on eco-friendly products and lifestyles, JUZD leads the pack in using bamboo as a sustainable fabric. In addition to discussing the exclusivity of the line and its urban style, Green Diary also does a comparison between cotton and bamboo to better inform its readers on making this great fabric choice!
Original article: http://www.greendiary.com/entry/juzds-bamboo-streetwear-heralds-a-new-era-of-eco-fashion/
Desh | Jul 10 2009
Bamboo is gaining wider acceptance in the green bloc, especially among the fashion mongers. Since the designers have slowly started using bamboo fabric in many of their upcoming collections, the fashion industry is getting more environmentally friendly than ever before. One such design house, JUZD, does a commendable job in establishing high quality bamboo as the newest inclusion to its street wear range of apparel. Each JUZD shirt is made from the highest quality bamboo fabric and is custom knitted. Hence, what it offers are highly anti-bacterial, hypoallergenic, biodegradable and breathable outfits.
After the jump, we have a video clip featuring Jing Liu, lead designer and owner of JUZD, as he explains the concept of this new and hip fashion line. There’s an image gallery too:
How’s bamboo better than cotton?
When compared to cotton, bamboo is definitely better. You need not to keep bamboos soaked in pesticides to maintain its natural growth. In addition to this, bamboo fabrics are much softer. Bamboo fiber dries much faster, has excellent color absorption and is wrinkle-resistant also. Moreover, bamboo biodegrades fully without causing any sort of pollution. It is beyond a doubt a prudent option to go for bamboo clothes rather than sticking to the cotton ones
Tags: Bamboo vs Cotton, Green Diary
While “it seems like the whole world is going organic,” it really does seem that JUZD is catching on, and making a great online presence! Recently featured on the front page of SoJones (formerly urb1.com), a popular online magazine that strives to keep up with the fast paced world of urban and hip hop fashion, one finds complete coverage of the JUZD brand – its starts, lead designer, the line itself, as well as several celebrities that are donning the brand.
Original Article: http://www.sojones.com/news/1314-go-green-with-the-planets-first-bamboo-streetwear-juzd/
It seems like the whole world is going organic, and the streetwear world is no different. However, not every streetwear brand uses organic bamboo fabrics as the main material for their collection. Jing Liu, chief designer of JUZD streetwear succeeded in making the brand “The Planet’s First Bamboo Designer Label”. Founded in 2007, the label thrives under Jing Liu’s directions and keeps the innovative spirit, mixing the art, power, creative and organic energy in its products.
A Canadian immigrant, Jing Liu grew up in Guang Zhou, China, and had fond memories of the bamboo trees which became the inspiration for his JUZD designs. Thinking he was not too good in computer programming, Jing Liu decided to start a clothing line without any background in art or fashion. In 2008, Holt Renfrew, a leading luxury Canadian retailer picked up JUZD and the brand started to get exposures.
Aside taking inspirations -and meterials- from the bamboo, each shirt in the collection is inspired by the JUZD legend of 1898 with an emphasis on individuality and personal expression and as the brand’s philosophy says, you become your alpha persona. JUZD’s philosophy is that the brand aims to lead the movement of bringing art back to clothing design in a wearable and fashionable way. Jing Liu makes sure that each design is limited to few as 35 shirts in any given size to maintain their exclusivity.
JUZD, the environmentally-conscious brand, uses bamboo as opposed to cotton, because unlike cotton crops, the growing and harvesting of bamboo as a matter of fact improve the soil and ecosystem. If you think bamboo fabric is coarse, it’s different with JUZD’s bamboo fabric as their fabric is custom-milled, designed and cut.
The brand is already the it thing among Canadian celebs and is now making its way into the hearts of Hollywood’s darlings such as Estelle and Fergie. JUZD even showed off their newest collection at Fergie’s birthday bash back in March 2009. Jing Liu stated:
“I am so honored to have been invited to be a part of Fergie’s Birthday Bash. She’s such an empowering figure plus she’s got great style and is a real trendsetter.”
Get JUZD right now with these JUZD bamboo-fabric clothings, prices around CA$101 or about US$88. Visit www.juzd.com to get more JUZD.
Tags: SoJones
Even though Toronto was bogged down in rain this past summer, Cosmo TV was getting ready to sizzle with its search for the next female rockstar. Previewing the excitement to come in the fall, Cosmo TV ran a television spot showing off the busy streets of a metropolitan, as well as the perfect rockstar outfit – jeans and sunglasses paired with a JUZD Original shirt!
Sponsored by YouTube, Nikon, Pantene, and CoverGirl, Cosmopolitan StarLaunch™ was a great hit with over 500 online submissions. Among these great submissions was Mieka Pauley who won a $10 000 cash prize, a three-track demo, and a chance to open at an NYC concert headlined by Natasha Bedingfield!
Tags: Cosmo TV, Cosmopolitan StarLaunch™, CoverGirl, Mieka Pauley, Natasha Bedingfield, Nikon, Pantene, YouTube
Bringing together pop and urban ideas, Roc4Life connects its audience with one another through its social network and fabulous “talk with” platform. In a Roc4Life exclusive, the fashion page covers JUZD, calling it “powerful… and eco-conscious,” as well as accompanying the article with photos from previous shoots.
Original Article: http://www.roc4life.com/profiles/blogs/roc4life-exclusive-juzd
This collection truly makes my fashion buds tingle. JUZD is the planet’s first bamboo designer label, established in 2007 by designer Jing Liu. You maybe asking what does the name JUZD stand for: short & sweet is stands for Juiced.
This is a collection that stands out from a overcrowded industry by keeping exclusivity in it’s execution.
In addition to the fabric JUZD also uses exclusive printing techniques on the shirts. During Spring 2009 JUZD released a limited edition handmade shirt for Chris Bosh for his birthday party. The technique used was pioneer by lead designer Jing Liu. It is an exclusive 14 step process of aging and distressing foil for a one of a kind and textured look on each shirt. In addition JUZD also uses a Diamond Dust print when use on the bamboo fabric it shimmers like diamond dust as the light hit on it. This is used for the JUZD original shirt design and many of the Fall Winter pieces.
Tags: Roc4Life
Chris Bosh’s highly anticipated 25th exclusive birthday gala was well on its way at Maro Nightclub in Toronto, Canada on March 22, 2009.
Every guest was greeted by the JUZD team and Jing Liu, handcrafted a one-of-a-kind BIG 25 JUZD shirt to commemorate Chris Bosh’s quarter-century birthday party. For those who purchased the shirt in advance, quickly took advantage of the VIP treatment in the club with a closed off VIP section, saturated with Chris’ Toronto Raptor teammates: Shawn Marion, Anthony Parker, Jose Calderon, Jason Kapono, Andrea Bargnani, Kris Humphries, Roko Ukic, Joey Graham and coach Jay Triano were among some of the Raptors in attendance . Hallie Dixon, Trex and Devo Brown were also helped Chris celebrate his newly acquired milestone while 4Korners kept the dance floor packed all night long with today’s hottest hip hop and r&b remixes.
JUZD the main sponsor of the night was happy to help Chris. Cheers Chris!
Toronto Raptors’ Anthony Parker and Jose Calderon with friends
Chris Bosh Celebrating his Birthday in Style
JUZD’s Jing Liu Poses with FLOW 93.5 Host Devo Brown
JUZD Team Tiffany, Rebecca Lam, Benny Yeung, Jason Wong (JUZD Photographer)
Clubbers Posing for the Camera
Enjoying the Evening
Clubber
Chris Bosh
DJ 4Korners
Toronto Raptors Star, Anthony Parker
UZD model Neila Smai with Toronto Raptors Teammate, Shawn Marion
JUZD’s Jing Liu with Chris Bosh
Clubbers
Jason Laquian (Buyer for TNT Blu) and Jing Liu poses for the Camera in Style
Even at the Bar, the Bartenders got JUZD!
Hallie Dixon
JUZD Poses with Cool Partygoers
Andrea Kertesz (Makeup Artist) and Jing Liu engaged in conversation
Friend Josh, Daniel Carmen (Buyer for Over the Rainbow), A Cool Partyguest, and Jing posing for the Camera
Stephanie with Toronto Raptors’ Roko Ukic and Jason Kapono
Tags: Andrea Bargnani, Anthony Parker, Birthday Bash, Chris Bosh, Devo Brown, Flow93.5, Hallie Dixon, Jason Kapono, Jay Triano, Joey Graham, Jose Calderon, Kris Humphries, Maro Nightclub, NBA, Roko Ukic, Shawn Marion, Toronto, Toronto Raptors, TRex
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Fergie’s Birthday Party to Showcase JUZD Streetwear Fashion Show
Canadian-based JUZD Bamboo Streetwear (www.juzd.com) will be hosting a fashion show for Fergie (from the Black Eyed Peas) at her Birthday Party in Miami. The event will take place as part of Mash Appeal on Friday, March 27th at Dolce Ultralounge in Miami Beach, Florida. Mash Appeal, presented by Madflower Creative Group and Grassroots Production, coincides with the Winter Music Conference, the singular networking event for the dance music industry
Toronto, Ontario – March 19, 2009 – JUZD (short for “Juiced”) Bamboo Streetwear has been invited to showcase their edgy, urban designs at a fashion show in Miami Beach, Florida. The fashion show will take place as the feature fashion show for Fergie’s (from the Black Eyed Peas) birthday bash at Dolce Ultralounge on Friday, March 27th. JUZD and Will.I.Am won’t be the only ones providing entertainment as a slew of musical performers and world-class DJ’s, such as DJ Craze (DJ for Kanye West), are also set to take the stage to celebrate the Black Eyed Peas songstress. “I am so honored to have been invited to be a part of Fergie’s Birthday Bash.” declares JUZD lead designer Jing Liu, “She’s such an empowering figure plus she’s got great style and is a real trendsetter.”
Having already taken the Canadian fashion world by storm with his cutting-edge, eco-conscious designs JUZD lead designer, Jing Liu is now poised to do the same in the US. The fashion show will highlight Liu’s artistic and innovative designs for Spring/Summer 2009 along with a glimpse of what JUZD has in store for the upcoming Fall/Winter season. JUZD is breaking new ground mixing together fashion and art in a way that is new, fresh, and eco-friendly.
Fergie’s Birthday Bash is one of the focal points of this year’s conference event series, Mash Appeal. Mash Appeal coincides with the Winter Music Conference, the singular networking event for the dance music industry featuring artists like Chuck D (of Public Enemy), World Music Award winner Funkstar De Luxe, and superstar DJs Armin van Buuren, Sasha and John Digweed among many others. Top international artists, DJs and industry professionals from over 70 countries descend on Miami to partake in the over 500 events offered during the six day conference with none more exciting than the JUZD fashion show at Fergie’s Birthday Bash on Friday, March 27th.
Mash Appeal, presented by Madflower Creative Group and Grassroots Productions will focus on the growing popularity of mash-ups – a trend that seeks to seamlessly blend compositions into a new musical experience. Nico Bacigalupo, the ingenious president of Madflower Creative Group raves, “We couldn’t be more excited to partner with an original and emerging talent, like JUZD. I’ve been following the line since it started last year and I know it’s going be the next big thing. With them and Will.I.Am, Fergie’s birthday party is going to rock!”
For media VIP passes to this event please email Angelique@juzd.com or call 1.888.589.3462
About JUZD – The Bamboo Streetwear Clothing Company
JUZD (short for Juiced) - www.juzd.com – is the planet’s first bamboo designer label, established in 2007 by designer Jing Liu. The label emphasizes contemporary high-end streetwear created using exclusive custom-designed and milled bamboo fabric. Each design is inspired by the designer’s vision of “organic” and aggressive style and the philosophy that art and fashion should co-exist in a way that is innovative, eco-conscious, and empowering.
For more information about Fergie’s birthday event, or to set up an interview with Jing Liu, please visit www.JUZD.com or call us at 1.888.JUZD.INC.
About The Black Eyed Peas
They’ve transcended their vigilant hip-hop roots and have become a global phenomenon, the likes of which the music world has rarely seen. Ever-curious and ever-confident, that group is The Black Eyed Peas– William, Fergie, apl.de.ap, and Taboo.
About Madflower Creative Group
Madflower Creative Group is a full-service consulting firm specializing in communications, marketing and sales customization. With offices in Miami and Los Angeles, the company specializes in event sponsorship, planning and promotion, marketing and branding, business management and strategy implementation. For over 13 years Madflower has collaborated with their clients to create results-driven marketing and sponsorship programs including evening and cultural events, fashion shows, festivals, parties, concerts and musical performances.
About Grassroots Productions
Grassroots Productions is a management, tour and special events Production Company that produces internationally acclaimed events worldwide. It was established in Los Angeles in 1992 by Polo Molina. For more information please visit: www.grassroots-productions.com
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CONTACT:
Angelique Knight
JUZD Bamboo
Email: Angelique@juzd.com
Toll-Free: 1.888.589.3462
Fax: 1.888.895.5893
Web: www.JUZD.com
Tags: Celebrity, events, fashion show, fergie, JUZD, mash appeal, press, will.i.am, winter music conference
On Thursday March 12th 2009 Chris Bosh was on CTV News at 6, a celebrity fill in for the retiring Dave Devall. On the show Chris did the weather and gave out the JUZD Big 25 shirt which is a ticket into his private birthday party on Sunday March 22 2009.
Go to 4:20 to see the JUZD Big 25 shirt
Tags: Big 25, Chris Bosh, CTV News, Dave Devall