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COUNTER PUNCH

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I. MAGNIN GIVEAWAY: "It's like I've been invited to a looting," said one man, who strolled by I. Magnin on Union Square in San Francisco last Friday.
Signs on the front of the store...

– February 24, 1995

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BEAUTY FIRMS FEAR A MEXICAN MIASMA

Byline: JIM OSTROFF

WASHINGTON -- What a difference a month makes. In early December, American beauty companies were singing the praises of the Mexican market, buoyed by a...

– February 24, 1995

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ACIDS UNDER REVIEW; RESULTS IN AUGUST

Byline: JOANNA RAMEY

WASHINGTON -- After reviewing public studies and data submitted by manufacturers, the Cosmetic Ingredient Review panel is scheduled to issue its...

– February 24, 1995

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BEAUTY COPES WITH DIMINISHED RETURNS

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NEW YORK -- The feel-good Eighties are fast receding in the beauty industry's rear-view mirror.
"It seems like the last five years have been more like 10...

– February 24, 1995

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– February 23, 1995

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TENNIS BATTLES GOLF

Byline: Staci Bonner

ATLANTA -- Sales of tennis apparel appear to be floundering. At the same time, business in golf apparel is booming.
Following several years of what the Tennis...

– February 23, 1995

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EUROFLASH

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DOWN AND OUT IN LONDON: London fashion may be getting increased attention, but that isn't leading to financial stability. The schedule for the next London Fashion Week, to be held March...

– February 23, 1995

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MERCANTILE RETAIL FOURTH-QUARTER NET RISES 17.5%, SALES UP 4.6%

Byline: Valerie Seckler

NEW YORK -- Sparked by cosmetics, fragrances and men's wear, Mercantile Stores reported Wednesday that earnings from...

– February 23, 1995

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YES SETS PACTS FOR LICENSING, CONSULTING WITH MARCIANO

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LOS ANGELES -- Georges Marciano, who recently acquired control of Yes Clothing Co., has completed several agreements with the...

– February 23, 1995

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KENZO STUDIO BOWS IN U.S.

Byline: Alice Welsh

NEW YORK -- Kenzo is making his move on America.
The Paris-based designer has signed a licensing agreement with the Bonaventure Group here to produce and...

– February 23, 1995

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DENIM WITHOUT JEANS

Byline: James Fallon

LONDON -- "One thing we will never do is a basic five-pocket jean."
That's a bold statement for a new denim line, but Douglas Cordeaux, design director at Factory...

– February 23, 1995

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LEVI'S TAKES TO THE STREETS

Byline: Janet Ozzard

It was after midnight in the East Village, and Caroline Parent was on the prowl.
Parent, design director for Levi's women's wear jeans, was surveying Avenue A...

– February 23, 1995