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             <title>Della Valle Backs Colosseum Project</title>
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             <pubDate>Fri, 03 Dec 2010 09:51:00 EST</pubDate>
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             <description>&lt;p&gt;The Italian tycoon and Saks Inc.&amp;#8217;s largest shareholder wants to give the landmark a
facelift.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;a href=http://www.wwd.com/globe-news/europe/della-valle-backs-colosseum-project-3395342?src=rss/globe/ target=_blank&gt;Continue reading...&lt;/a&gt;&lt;p&gt;Follow WWD on &lt;a href="http://twitter.com/womensweardaily"&gt;Twitter&lt;/a&gt; or become a fan on &lt;a href="http://www.facebook.com/womensweardaily"&gt;Facebook&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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             <title>Greenpeace Report Cites Toxins in Chinese Factory Towns</title>
             <link>http://www.wwd.com/globe-news/asia-pacific/greenpeace-report-cites-toxins-in-chinese-factory-towns-3393404?src=rss/globe/20101201</link>
             <pubDate>Wed, 01 Dec 2010 00:01:00 EST</pubDate>
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             <description>&lt;p&gt;Heavy metals found in soil and water in two towns in Guangdong province. &lt;/p&gt; &lt;a href=http://www.wwd.com/globe-news/asia-pacific/greenpeace-report-cites-toxins-in-chinese-factory-towns-3393404?src=rss/globe/ target=_blank&gt;Continue reading...&lt;/a&gt;&lt;p&gt;Follow WWD on &lt;a href="http://twitter.com/womensweardaily"&gt;Twitter&lt;/a&gt; or become a fan on &lt;a href="http://www.facebook.com/womensweardaily"&gt;Facebook&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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             <title>Paris Trade Show Organizers Get Creative</title>
             <link>http://www.wwd.com/globe-news/europe/paris-trade-show-organizers-get-creative-3196732?src=rss/globe/20100727</link>
             <pubDate>Tue, 27 Jul 2010 12:29:00 EDT</pubDate>
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             <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=http://www.wwd.com/images/processed/section_IIs/paris-show-preview/2010/07/portrait/03-thumb/creative-outlet1.jpg title=&apos;Pr&amp;#234;t &amp;#224; Porter Paris hopes to inject some optimism with this year&amp;#8217;s theme, &amp;#8220;La Parisienne Engag&amp;#233;e&amp;#8221;.&apos; alt=&apos;Pr&amp;#234;t &amp;#224; Porter Paris hopes to inject some optimism with this year&amp;#8217;s theme, &amp;#8220;La Parisienne Engag&amp;#233;e&amp;#8221;.&apos; /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Paris trade show organizers are striving to appeal to their creative, eco-friendly and social media sides in upcoming events.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;a href=http://www.wwd.com/globe-news/europe/paris-trade-show-organizers-get-creative-3196732?src=rss/globe/ target=_blank&gt;Continue reading...&lt;/a&gt;&lt;p&gt;Follow WWD on &lt;a href="http://twitter.com/womensweardaily"&gt;Twitter&lt;/a&gt; or become a fan on &lt;a href="http://www.facebook.com/womensweardaily"&gt;Facebook&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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             <title>Trade Shows: Ones to Watch</title>
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             <pubDate>Tue, 27 Jul 2010 12:04:00 EDT</pubDate>
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             <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=http://www.wwd.com/images/processed/section_IIs/paris-show-preview/2010/07/ones-to-watch/portrait/03-thumb/05.jpg title=&apos;Delicious Freaks&apos; alt=&apos;Delicious Freaks&apos; /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;A few names to know at trade shows Who&apos;s Next, Premiere Classe and Pre&#770;t a&#768; Porter Paris.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;a href=http://www.wwd.com/globe-news/europe/trade-shows-ones-to-watch-3196611?src=rss/globe/ target=_blank&gt;Continue reading...&lt;/a&gt;&lt;p&gt;Follow WWD on &lt;a href="http://twitter.com/womensweardaily"&gt;Twitter&lt;/a&gt; or become a fan on &lt;a href="http://www.facebook.com/womensweardaily"&gt;Facebook&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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             <title>Reigniting the Champs-Elysees</title>
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             <pubDate>Tue, 27 Jul 2010 11:39:00 EDT</pubDate>
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             <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=http://www.wwd.com/images/processed/section_IIs/paris-show-preview/2010/07/portrait/03-thumb/champs-elysse.jpg title=&apos;A view of the Champs-Elys&amp;#233;es, where Louis Vuitton renovated its flagship.
&apos; alt=&apos;A view of the Champs-Elys&amp;#233;es, where Louis Vuitton renovated its flagship.
&apos; /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Brands still seek the security of a premium location with world-wide recognition along the Avenue de Champs-Elysees.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;a href=http://www.wwd.com/globe-news/europe/reigniting-the-champs-elysees-3196509?src=rss/globe/ target=_blank&gt;Continue reading...&lt;/a&gt;&lt;p&gt;Follow WWD on &lt;a href="http://twitter.com/womensweardaily"&gt;Twitter&lt;/a&gt; or become a fan on &lt;a href="http://www.facebook.com/womensweardaily"&gt;Facebook&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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             <title>Paris Inspirations: The Fashion Crowd&apos;s Favorites</title>
             <link>http://www.wwd.com/globe-news/europe/paris-inspirations-the-fashion-crowds-favorites-3196154?src=rss/globe/20100727</link>
             <pubDate>Tue, 27 Jul 2010 11:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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             <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=http://www.wwd.com/images/processed/section_IIs/paris-show-preview/2010/07/inspiration-point/portrait/03-thumb/01.jpg title=&apos;Adelline jewelry store.&apos; alt=&apos;Adelline jewelry store.&apos; /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;From picturesque bridges and atmospheric eateries to quirky specialist shops, here are some of the fashion crowd&apos;s favorite Paris inspirations.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;a href=http://www.wwd.com/globe-news/europe/paris-inspirations-the-fashion-crowds-favorites-3196154?src=rss/globe/ target=_blank&gt;Continue reading...&lt;/a&gt;&lt;p&gt;Follow WWD on &lt;a href="http://twitter.com/womensweardaily"&gt;Twitter&lt;/a&gt; or become a fan on &lt;a href="http://www.facebook.com/womensweardaily"&gt;Facebook&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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             <title>Challenges Persist at French Retail</title>
             <link>http://www.wwd.com/globe-news/europe/challenges-persist-at-french-retail-3195996?src=rss/globe/20100727</link>
             <pubDate>Tue, 27 Jul 2010 10:40:00 EDT</pubDate>
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             <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=http://www.wwd.com/images/processed/section_IIs/paris-show-preview/2010/07/portrait/03-thumb/challenges-retail.jpg title=&apos;Stores have reported a positive trend for the first two weeks of July, although most are expected to maintain a tight rein on inventory heading into fall.&apos; alt=&apos;Stores have reported a positive trend for the first two weeks of July, although most are expected to maintain a tight rein on inventory heading into fall.&apos; /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Online sales and exports are providing a slice of hope.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;a href=http://www.wwd.com/globe-news/europe/challenges-persist-at-french-retail-3195996?src=rss/globe/ target=_blank&gt;Continue reading...&lt;/a&gt;&lt;p&gt;Follow WWD on &lt;a href="http://twitter.com/womensweardaily"&gt;Twitter&lt;/a&gt; or become a fan on &lt;a href="http://www.facebook.com/womensweardaily"&gt;Facebook&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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             <title>Paris&apos; Hidden Gems: Vinyl, Fabric, Pastry Shops and More</title>
             <link>http://www.wwd.com/globe-news/europe/paris-hidden-gems-vinyl-fabric-pastry-shops-and-more-3195623?src=rss/globe/20100727</link>
             <pubDate>Tue, 27 Jul 2010 09:32:00 EDT</pubDate>
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             <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=http://www.wwd.com/images/processed/section_IIs/paris-show-preview/2010/07/hidden-gems/portrait/03-thumb/hidden-gems1.jpg title=&apos;Phonogalerie
&apos; alt=&apos;Phonogalerie
&apos; /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;An insider&apos;s guide to some of the city&apos;s secret delights.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;a href=http://www.wwd.com/globe-news/europe/paris-hidden-gems-vinyl-fabric-pastry-shops-and-more-3195623?src=rss/globe/ target=_blank&gt;Continue reading...&lt;/a&gt;&lt;p&gt;Follow WWD on &lt;a href="http://twitter.com/womensweardaily"&gt;Twitter&lt;/a&gt; or become a fan on &lt;a href="http://www.facebook.com/womensweardaily"&gt;Facebook&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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             <title>McQueen&amp;#8217;s Ashes Buried in Scotland</title>
             <link>http://www.wwd.com/globe-news/europe/mcqueens-ashes-buried-in-scotland-3136208?src=rss/globe/20100621</link>
             <pubDate>Mon, 21 Jun 2010 08:18:00 EDT</pubDate>
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             <description>&lt;p&gt;&amp;#8220;Lee&amp;#8217;s final request&amp;#8221; carried out May 29 on the Isle of Skye.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;a href=http://www.wwd.com/globe-news/europe/mcqueens-ashes-buried-in-scotland-3136208?src=rss/globe/ target=_blank&gt;Continue reading...&lt;/a&gt;&lt;p&gt;Follow WWD on &lt;a href="http://twitter.com/womensweardaily"&gt;Twitter&lt;/a&gt; or become a fan on &lt;a href="http://www.facebook.com/womensweardaily"&gt;Facebook&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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             <title>McQueen Suicide Investigation Closed</title>
             <link>http://www.wwd.com/globe-news/europe/coroner-closes-investigation-into-mcqueen-death-3053620?src=rss/globe/20100428</link>
             <pubDate>Wed, 28 Apr 2010 01:05:00 EDT</pubDate>
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             <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=http://www.wwd.com/images/processed/wwd/2010/02/12/portrait/03-thumb/mcqueen-one.jpg title=&apos;Alexander McQueen in 2006&apos; alt=&apos;Alexander McQueen in 2006&apos; /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Alexander McQueen was affected by depression, anxiety, and work pressure, all contributing to his suicide, according to the London coroner.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;a href=http://www.wwd.com/globe-news/europe/coroner-closes-investigation-into-mcqueen-death-3053620?src=rss/globe/ target=_blank&gt;Continue reading...&lt;/a&gt;&lt;p&gt;Follow WWD on &lt;a href="http://twitter.com/womensweardaily"&gt;Twitter&lt;/a&gt; or become a fan on &lt;a href="http://www.facebook.com/womensweardaily"&gt;Facebook&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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             <title>McComb&apos;s 2008 Pay Falls</title>
             <link>http://www.wwd.com/globe-news/north-america/mccombs-2008-pay-falls-2093391?src=rss/globe/20090407</link>
             <pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2009 00:01:00 EDT</pubDate>
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             <description>&lt;p&gt;Liz Claiborne CEO grossed $5.5M, including awards and perks.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;a href=http://www.wwd.com/globe-news/north-america/mccombs-2008-pay-falls-2093391?src=rss/globe/ target=_blank&gt;Continue reading...&lt;/a&gt;&lt;p&gt;Follow WWD on &lt;a href="http://twitter.com/womensweardaily"&gt;Twitter&lt;/a&gt; or become a fan on &lt;a href="http://www.facebook.com/womensweardaily"&gt;Facebook&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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             <title>Italy Vows to Rebuild After Deadly Quake</title>
             <link>http://www.wwd.com/globe-news/europe/italy-vows-to-rebuild-after-deadly-quake-2093384?src=rss/globe/20090407</link>
             <pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2009 00:01:00 EDT</pubDate>
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             <description>&lt;p&gt;Search continues for victims, survivors.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;a href=http://www.wwd.com/globe-news/europe/italy-vows-to-rebuild-after-deadly-quake-2093384?src=rss/globe/ target=_blank&gt;Continue reading...&lt;/a&gt;&lt;p&gt;Follow WWD on &lt;a href="http://twitter.com/womensweardaily"&gt;Twitter&lt;/a&gt; or become a fan on &lt;a href="http://www.facebook.com/womensweardaily"&gt;Facebook&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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             <title>Daily Stock Wrap: April 6, 2009</title>
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             <pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2009 00:01:00 EDT</pubDate>
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             <description>&lt;p&gt;The day&apos;s top gainers and losers.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;a href=http://www.wwd.com/globe-news/north-america/daily-stock-wrap-april-6-2009-2093756?src=rss/globe/ target=_blank&gt;Continue reading...&lt;/a&gt;&lt;p&gt;Follow WWD on &lt;a href="http://twitter.com/womensweardaily"&gt;Twitter&lt;/a&gt; or become a fan on &lt;a href="http://www.facebook.com/womensweardaily"&gt;Facebook&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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             <title>H&amp;M Plans to Open First Store in South Korea</title>
             <link>http://www.wwd.com/globe-news/asia-pacific/just-in-hm-plans-to-open-first-store-in-south-korea-2031573?src=rss/globe/20090225</link>
             <pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2009 02:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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             <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=http://www.wwd.com/images/processed/wwd/2009/02/26/portrait/03-thumb/h-m.jpg title=&apos;The H&amp;M store in Tokyo.&apos; alt=&apos;The H&amp;M store in Tokyo.&apos; /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Seoul store will open in 2010.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;a href=http://www.wwd.com/globe-news/asia-pacific/just-in-hm-plans-to-open-first-store-in-south-korea-2031573?src=rss/globe/ target=_blank&gt;Continue reading...&lt;/a&gt;&lt;p&gt;Follow WWD on &lt;a href="http://twitter.com/womensweardaily"&gt;Twitter&lt;/a&gt; or become a fan on &lt;a href="http://www.facebook.com/womensweardaily"&gt;Facebook&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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             <title>Ones to Watch: Fresh Faces on the German Scene</title>
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             <pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2009 00:01:00 EST</pubDate>
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             <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=http://www.wwd.com/images/processed/wwd/2009/01/21/portrait/03-thumb/berlin-ones-to-watch01.jpg title=&apos;Gregor Clemens&apos; alt=&apos;Gregor Clemens&apos; /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Fresh faces on the German fashion scene.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;a href=http://www.wwd.com/globe-news/europe/ones-to-watch-fresh-faces-on-the-german-scene-1934223?src=rss/globe/ target=_blank&gt;Continue reading...&lt;/a&gt;&lt;p&gt;Follow WWD on &lt;a href="http://twitter.com/womensweardaily"&gt;Twitter&lt;/a&gt; or become a fan on &lt;a href="http://www.facebook.com/womensweardaily"&gt;Facebook&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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             <title>MaxMara Brings Coats! to Beijing, Eyes Chinese Market</title>
             <link>http://www.wwd.com/globe-news/asia-pacific/maxmara-brings-coats-to-beijing-eyes-chinese-market-1838732?src=rss/globe/20081020</link>
             <pubDate>Mon, 20 Oct 2008 05:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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             <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=http://www.wwd.com/images/processed/wwd/2008/10/20/web/maxmara-china/portrait/03-thumb/maxmara.jpg title=&apos;The Max Mara show in Beijing&apos; alt=&apos;The Max Mara show in Beijing&apos; /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Italian brand aims to bolster its profile with young consumers.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;a href=http://www.wwd.com/globe-news/asia-pacific/maxmara-brings-coats-to-beijing-eyes-chinese-market-1838732?src=rss/globe/ target=_blank&gt;Continue reading...&lt;/a&gt;&lt;p&gt;Follow WWD on &lt;a href="http://twitter.com/womensweardaily"&gt;Twitter&lt;/a&gt; or become a fan on &lt;a href="http://www.facebook.com/womensweardaily"&gt;Facebook&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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             <title>Isetan Mitsukoshi to Shutter Six Stores</title>
             <link>http://www.wwd.com/globe-news/asia-pacific/isetan-mitsukoshi-will-shutter-six-stores-1799921?src=rss/globe/20080925</link>
             <pubDate>Thu, 25 Sep 2008 04:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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             <title>Japanese Department Store Sales Drop 2.5% in July</title>
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             <pubDate>Mon, 18 Aug 2008 03:20:00 EDT</pubDate>
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