http://www.wwd.com/markets-news The latest Market news from WWD.com. en-us Copyright WWD 2008. All Rights Reserved. Sun, 08 Nov 2009 18:50:26 EST Sun, 08 Nov 2009 18:50:26 EST Conde Nast Internet Technology fpwwd2developers@condenast.com (CNP Internet Technology) http://www.wwd.com/markets-news/comme-des-garcons-does-the-beatles-2363949?src=rss/markets/20091106 For Rei Kawakubo’s hotly anticipated collaboration with The Beatles, the apple didn’t fall far from the tree. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:01:00 EST http://www.wwd.com/markets-news/comme-des-garcons-does-the-beatles-2363949?src=rss/markets/20091106 http://www.wwd.com/markets-news/guez-brings-new-blood-to-dylan-george-2362288?src=rss/markets/20091105 Dylan George, the premium denim brand founded last year by Danny Guez, is looking to ignite growth with the addition of executive talent. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:01:00 EST http://www.wwd.com/markets-news/guez-brings-new-blood-to-dylan-george-2362288?src=rss/markets/20091105 http://www.wwd.com/markets-news/juicy-couture-opens-airport-shops-2362289?src=rss/markets/20091105 Contemporary brand Juicy Couture plans to target customers when they travel. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:01:00 EST http://www.wwd.com/markets-news/juicy-couture-opens-airport-shops-2362289?src=rss/markets/20091105 http://www.wwd.com/markets-news/fit-show-looks-at-american-dressmaking-2362459?src=rss/markets/20091105 The incomplete cotton muslins on display in “American Beauty: Aesthetics and Innovation in Fashion” are an indication FIT’s newest show delves into design. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:01:00 EST http://www.wwd.com/markets-news/fit-show-looks-at-american-dressmaking-2362459?src=rss/markets/20091105 http://www.wwd.com/markets-news/akris-taps-beste-as-us-ceo-2362485?src=rss/markets/20091105 Former McQueen exec Melissa Beste named to run North American division of Akris. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:01:00 EST http://www.wwd.com/markets-news/akris-taps-beste-as-us-ceo-2362485?src=rss/markets/20091105 http://www.wwd.com/markets-news/material-world-textile-fair-shutters-2361118?src=rss/markets/20091104 Urban Expositions shuts down Material World & Technology Solutions trade fair. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:01:00 EST http://www.wwd.com/markets-news/material-world-textile-fair-shutters-2361118?src=rss/markets/20091104 http://www.wwd.com/markets-news/textile-industry-posts-biggest-decline-in-us-wages-2361119?src=rss/markets/20091104 Wages in the U.S. textile products mills industry have experienced the biggest declines in the U.S. economy. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:01:00 EST http://www.wwd.com/markets-news/textile-industry-posts-biggest-decline-in-us-wages-2361119?src=rss/markets/20091104 http://www.wwd.com/markets-news/paper-chase-gucci-group-backs-rainforest-alliance-2361299?src=rss/markets/20091104 Gucci Group is joining forces with Rainforest Action Network, to eliminate paper made from Indonesian rainforests and other controversial suppliers. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:01:00 EST http://www.wwd.com/markets-news/paper-chase-gucci-group-backs-rainforest-alliance-2361299?src=rss/markets/20091104 http://www.wwd.com/markets-news/ppr-foundation-unveils-web-site-2361300?src=rss/markets/20091104 PPR’s Corporate Foundation for Women’s Dignity and Rights now has a voice and showcase in the online world. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:01:00 EST http://www.wwd.com/markets-news/ppr-foundation-unveils-web-site-2361300?src=rss/markets/20091104 http://www.wwd.com/markets-news/kara-ross-names-president-2361339?src=rss/markets/20091104 Mariah Chase has been tapped for the role of president of Kara Ross, the New York-based jewelry and accessories firm. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:01:00 EST http://www.wwd.com/markets-news/kara-ross-names-president-2361339?src=rss/markets/20091104 http://www.wwd.com/markets-news/zegna-acquires-silk-firm-2361301?src=rss/markets/20091104 The Ermenegildo Zegna empire just got a little bigger. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:01:00 EST http://www.wwd.com/markets-news/zegna-acquires-silk-firm-2361301?src=rss/markets/20091104 http://www.wwd.com/markets-news/in-brief-silverman-joins-anne-cole-2360155?src=rss/markets/20091103 Gary Silverman has joined Anne Cole Swimwear, a division of In Mocean Group, as executive vice president, a new post. Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:01:00 EST http://www.wwd.com/markets-news/in-brief-silverman-joins-anne-cole-2360155?src=rss/markets/20091103 http://www.wwd.com/markets-news/buyers-focus-on-immediates-in-atlanta-2360164?src=rss/markets/20091103 What had been a traditional spring market at AmericasMart again focused mostly on immediate deliveries, as many buyers shopped with less credit and more cash. Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:01:00 EST http://www.wwd.com/markets-news/buyers-focus-on-immediates-in-atlanta-2360164?src=rss/markets/20091103 http://www.wwd.com/markets-news/different-perspectives-at-china-sourcing-fair-2360183?src=rss/markets/20091103 Accessories vendors are more upbeat than swimwear, innerwear firms. Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:01:00 EST http://www.wwd.com/markets-news/different-perspectives-at-china-sourcing-fair-2360183?src=rss/markets/20091103 http://www.wwd.com/markets-news/in-china-intertextile-fabric-fair-rolls-with-the-times-2360226?src=rss/markets/20091103 Intertextile Fabric Fair maintained last year’s scale, featuring more than 2,400 exhibitors from 21 countries and regions. Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:01:00 EST http://www.wwd.com/markets-news/in-china-intertextile-fabric-fair-rolls-with-the-times-2360226?src=rss/markets/20091103 http://www.wwd.com/markets-news/trade-shows-generate-buzz-in-milan-2360234?src=rss/markets/20091103 MI Milano and White Beauty joined the regular Neozone, Touch, Cloudnine and White expos in Milan. Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:01:00 EST http://www.wwd.com/markets-news/trade-shows-generate-buzz-in-milan-2360234?src=rss/markets/20091103 http://www.wwd.com/markets-news/wto-report-shows-global-exports-holding-ground-2360225?src=rss/markets/20091103 Apparel exports have fared better than other types of consumer goods during the global financial downturn. Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:01:00 EST http://www.wwd.com/markets-news/wto-report-shows-global-exports-holding-ground-2360225?src=rss/markets/20091103 http://www.wwd.com/markets-news/gasparini-leaves-missoni-2360199?src=rss/markets/20091103 Missoni’s restructuring has claimed another position: general manager Massimo Gasparini left the company last week and his position will not be filled. Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:01:00 EST http://www.wwd.com/markets-news/gasparini-leaves-missoni-2360199?src=rss/markets/20091103 http://www.wwd.com/markets-news/steven-madden-inks-deal-for-olsenboy-2360257?src=rss/markets/20091103 Steven Madden Ltd. has signed a licensing agreement with Dualstar Entertainment Group to produce a collection of footwear and accessories. Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:01:00 EST http://www.wwd.com/markets-news/steven-madden-inks-deal-for-olsenboy-2360257?src=rss/markets/20091103 http://www.wwd.com/markets-news/marzotto-favrin-to-take-ratti-stake-2360308?src=rss/markets/20091103 Marzotto SpA and former Valentino Fashion Group SpA chairman Antonio Favrin in deal to buy 66.7 percent of Ratti for $30.6M. Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:01:00 EST http://www.wwd.com/markets-news/marzotto-favrin-to-take-ratti-stake-2360308?src=rss/markets/20091103