http://www.wwd.com Today's News WWD.com © 2007 Fairchild Internet, Inc. All Rights Reserved -1 daily http://www.wwd.com/issue/article/today/124979?src=rss The evidence just keeps building that consumers have slammed their wallets shut when it comes to buying apparel. TODAY'S TOP STORIES http://www.wwd.com/issue/article/today/124980?src=rss America may be sliding into recession and Europe's economies stagnating, but LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton boss Bernard Arnault on Thursday said he remains bullish on luxury. TODAY'S TOP STORIES http://www.wwd.com/issue/article/today/124962?src=rss It's the start of something new at Pollini. TODAY'S TOP STORIES http://www.wwd.com/issue/article/124961?src=rss Boots International North America has officially named Kevan Quantock as the company's chief executive officer. BEAUTY REPORT http://www.wwd.com/issue/article/124960?src=rss It wasn't simply international wordplay when direct-sales beauty brand Ebel Paris switched its global name to L'Bel Paris this year. BEAUTY REPORT http://www.wwd.com/issue/article/124953?src=rss Debbie Murtha, senior vice president of cosmetics for Macy's Merchandising Group, issued a call to arms during a recent Fashion Group International beauty symposium for more collaboration between vendors and retailers at a time when retail consolidation is redrawing the beauty landscape in department stores. BEAUTY REPORT http://www.wwd.com/issue/article/124951?src=rss There's a new shopping experience in store for Bergdorf Goodman beauty consumers. BEAUTY REPORT http://www.wwd.com/issue/article/124959?src=rss Dallas beauty entrepreneur Christi Harris says her Precision Brow Planing Bar has made it at the Time Warner Center in New York, and now she's ready to branch out. BEAUTY REPORT http://www.wwd.com/issue/article/124958?src=rss For the first time, the Perfume Expo America held its three-day trade show, which started on Monday, at the Metropolitan Pavilion in New York. BEAUTY REPORT http://www.wwd.com/issue/article/124957?src=rss Jody Weiss, chief executive officer of PeaceKeeper Cause-Metics, shakes her head and chuckles when she sees some of the beauty brands jumping on the natural bandwagon. BEAUTY REPORT http://www.wwd.com/issue/article/124952?src=rss With a partnership with Marchesa and a new chief marketing officer, Stila Cosmetics is attempting to fashion its future. BEAUTY REPORT http://www.wwd.com/issue/article/124983?src=rss Dan and Dean Caten, the Canadian designers behind Dsquared2, looked no further than their men's scent He Wood for inspiration to create their debut women's fragrance, called — what else — She Wood. BEAUTY REPORT http://www.wwd.com/issue/article/124965?src=rss Groupe Clarins is adding some horsepower to the Porsche Design portfolio, which is expanding into fragrance. A new men's scent, called The Essence by Porsche Design, has been developed jointly by the beauty firm and the Porsche SE subsidiary that produces high-end accessories. BEAUTY REPORT http://www.wwd.com/issue/article/124954?src=rss Murad Inc. is keeping it all in the family — for now. THE HBA REPORT http://www.wwd.com/issue/article/124956?src=rss On the heels of capturing the CEW Indie Award held here May 9th, Nancy Jarecki, founder of Betty Beauty Inc., is literally out of breath. THE HBA REPORT http://www.wwd.com/issue/article/124955?src=rss The Amouage fragrance house is celebrating its 25th anniversary by expanding its dominion. THE HBA REPORT http://www.wwd.com/issue/article/124978?src=rss Could Christophe Decarnin, the designer who is heating up Balmain with his short and sexy frocks, be extending his creative duties to men's wear? FASHION http://www.wwd.com/issue/article/124981?src=rss Despite a 4.6 percent drop in first-quarter earnings, brought on by sales decreases in Italy and the United Kingdom and the weak dollar, Italian luxury group Bulgari SpA on Thursday confirmed its guidance for 2008, pending no further deterioration in macroeconomic conditions. FINANCIAL http://www.wwd.com/issue/article/124969?src=rss Urban Outfitters Inc. on Thursday posted first-quarter earnings that rose 44.9 percent, buoyed by a decrease in markdowns. FINANCIAL http://www.wwd.com/issue/article/124975?src=rss Claus-Dietrich Lahrs, managing director of Christian Dior Couture, was named chief executive officer of Hugo Boss AG on Thursday. FINANCIAL http://www.wwd.com/issue/article/124966?src=rss William L. McComb and Liz Claiborne Inc. have seen a tumultuous 12 months since the company's last annual meeting, and the one the chief executive officer directed Wednesday crystallized the turmoil. FINANCIAL http://www.wwd.com/issue/article/124972?src=rss Chanel is changing the game on Robertson Boulevard. RETAIL http://www.wwd.com/issue/article/124963?src=rss Don't expect a towering Calvin Klein megastore here anytime soon. The American fashion brand is reaching out to Japanese customers in its signature understated style. RETAIL http://www.wwd.com/issue/article/124964?src=rss Bottega Veneta is using the allure of the Cannes Film Festival by inaugurating its new boutique on Boulevard de la Croisette in Cannes, France, on Wednesday. RETAIL http://www.wwd.com/issue/article/124976?src=rss Kyle Avila, who was arrested Monday for stealing $62,000 from a Marc Jacobs boutique in the West Village here, was released on bail Wednesday, the Department of Correctional Services said Thursday. LEGAL http://www.wwd.com/issue/article/124974?src=rss Anthochron, the new watch line by Gianmaria Buccellati, is aimed at consumers looking for off-the-beaten-path luxury. ACCESSORIES REPORT http://www.wwd.com/issue/article/124968?src=rss Denise Seegal, president of VF Corp.'s sportswear coalition, is leaving the company less than a month after VF said Nautica women's sportswear will be closed. SPORTSWEAR REPORT http://www.wwd.com/issue/article/124970?src=rss Eva Longoria Parker is still basking in her honeymoon period. EYE http://www.wwd.com/issue/article/124971?src=rss "Is he here yet?" Zoe Kravitz wondered, waiting for Karl Lagerfeld's arrival at the Chanel-hosted dinner at Casa Tua Wednesday night. "I am sure he will make some entrance." EYE http://www.wwd.com/issue/article/124973?src=rss Sean Avery started his internship at Vogue on Monday, and already staffers at Condé Nast Publications Inc. are buzzing about the New York Ranger star's presence at 4 Times Square. MEDIA/ADVERTISING http://www.wwd.com/issue/article/124967?src=rss Icons from different corners of the fashion world, from Marvin Traub to Alec Wek and the Belks, were under the spotlight Wednesday night for the annual American Apparel & Footwear Association Image Awards at the Grand Hyatt on 42nd Street here. MEDIA/ADVERTISING http://www.wwd.com/issue/article/124949?src=rss He was larger than life, literally and figuratively. GENERAL http://www.wwd.com/issue/article/124982?src=rss The Senate passed a more than $300 billion farm, nutrition and conservation bill Thursday by a veto-proof majority, setting the stage for a showdown with President Bush. GENERAL