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Wed, 16 May 2012 07:50:44 EDT Wed, 16 May 2012 07:50:44 EDT Conde Nast Internet Technology fpwwd2developers@condenast.com http://www.wwd.com/markets-news/intimates-activewear/puma-sets-subsidiary-in-israel-5912265?src=rss/recentstories/20120516 Wed, 16 May 2012 06:20:00 EDT WWD.com recentstories http://www.wwd.com/markets-news/intimates-activewear/puma-sets-subsidiary-in-israel-5912265?src=rss/recentstories/20120516 <p>German sporting goods firm plans to open stores in 2013.</p> <a href=http://www.wwd.com/markets-news/intimates-activewear/puma-sets-subsidiary-in-israel-5912265?src=rss/recentstories/ target=_blank>Continue reading...</a><p>Follow WWD on <a href="http://twitter.com/womensweardaily">Twitter</a> or become a fan on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/womensweardaily">Facebook</a>.</p> http://www.wwd.com/fashion-news/fashion-scoops/michael-kors-to-open-shanghai-flagship-5912260?src=rss/recentstories/20120516 Wed, 16 May 2012 06:05:00 EDT WWD.com recentstories http://www.wwd.com/fashion-news/fashion-scoops/michael-kors-to-open-shanghai-flagship-5912260?src=rss/recentstories/20120516 <p>The brand plans to open 15 stores in Greater China by the end of this year.</p> <a href=http://www.wwd.com/fashion-news/fashion-scoops/michael-kors-to-open-shanghai-flagship-5912260?src=rss/recentstories/ target=_blank>Continue reading...</a><p>Follow WWD on <a href="http://twitter.com/womensweardaily">Twitter</a> or become a fan on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/womensweardaily">Facebook</a>.</p> http://www.wwd.com/business-news/financial/greece-fears-weigh-on-european-stocks-5912220?src=rss/recentstories/20120516 Wed, 16 May 2012 05:49:00 EDT WWD.com recentstories http://www.wwd.com/business-news/financial/greece-fears-weigh-on-european-stocks-5912220?src=rss/recentstories/20120516 <p>Retail and luxury stocks were mostly down.</p> <a href=http://www.wwd.com/business-news/financial/greece-fears-weigh-on-european-stocks-5912220?src=rss/recentstories/ target=_blank>Continue reading...</a><p>Follow WWD on <a href="http://twitter.com/womensweardaily">Twitter</a> or become a fan on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/womensweardaily">Facebook</a>.</p> http://www.wwd.com/fashion-news/fashion-scoops/fashion-show-added-to-cannes-benefit-5912180?src=rss/recentstories/20120516 Wed, 16 May 2012 04:29:00 EDT WWD.com recentstories http://www.wwd.com/fashion-news/fashion-scoops/fashion-show-added-to-cannes-benefit-5912180?src=rss/recentstories/20120516 <p>Carine Roitfeld to curate the spectacle at the amfAR&#8217;s Cinema Against AIDS gala.</p> <a href=http://www.wwd.com/fashion-news/fashion-scoops/fashion-show-added-to-cannes-benefit-5912180?src=rss/recentstories/ target=_blank>Continue reading...</a><p>Follow WWD on <a href="http://twitter.com/womensweardaily">Twitter</a> or become a fan on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/womensweardaily">Facebook</a>.</p> http://www.wwd.com/business-news/financial/richemont-profits-jump-427-in-year-5912140?src=rss/recentstories/20120516 Wed, 16 May 2012 02:11:00 EDT WWD.com recentstories http://www.wwd.com/business-news/financial/richemont-profits-jump-427-in-year-5912140?src=rss/recentstories/20120516 <p>Luxury group says Asia-Pacific now generates 42 percent of sales.</p> <a href=http://www.wwd.com/business-news/financial/richemont-profits-jump-427-in-year-5912140?src=rss/recentstories/ target=_blank>Continue reading...</a><p>Follow WWD on <a href="http://twitter.com/womensweardaily">Twitter</a> or become a fan on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/womensweardaily">Facebook</a>.</p> http://www.wwd.com/fashion-news/fashion-features/chinafile-beijing-gets-gaultier-5911606?src=rss/recentstories/20120516 Wed, 16 May 2012 00:02:00 EDT WWD.com recentstories http://www.wwd.com/fashion-news/fashion-features/chinafile-beijing-gets-gaultier-5911606?src=rss/recentstories/20120516 <p><img src=http://www.wwd.com/images/processed/wwd/2012/05/15/more-jpg-beijing/portrait/03-thumb/jpg-beijing003.JPG title='A view of Jean Paul Gaultier's show in Beijing. ' alt='A view of Jean Paul Gaultier's show in Beijing. ' /></p><p>The designer's show last week brought out all the suppressed naughtiness in the city.</p> <a href=http://www.wwd.com/fashion-news/fashion-features/chinafile-beijing-gets-gaultier-5911606?src=rss/recentstories/ target=_blank>Continue reading...</a><p>Follow WWD on <a href="http://twitter.com/womensweardaily">Twitter</a> or become a fan on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/womensweardaily">Facebook</a>.</p> http://www.wwd.com/fashion-news/designer-luxury/designers-to-watch-part-one-5911609?src=rss/recentstories/20120516 Wed, 16 May 2012 00:02:00 EDT WWD.com recentstories http://www.wwd.com/fashion-news/designer-luxury/designers-to-watch-part-one-5911609?src=rss/recentstories/20120516 <p><img src=http://www.wwd.com/images/processed/wwd/2012/05/16/portrait/03-thumb/page-one.jpg title='Chantilly silk lace, mesh and faux-leather blouse and skirt.' alt='Chantilly silk lace, mesh and faux-leather blouse and skirt.' /></p><p>Six under-the-radar brands that you should know.</p> <a href=http://www.wwd.com/fashion-news/designer-luxury/designers-to-watch-part-one-5911609?src=rss/recentstories/ target=_blank>Continue reading...</a><p>Follow WWD on <a href="http://twitter.com/womensweardaily">Twitter</a> or become a fan on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/womensweardaily">Facebook</a>.</p> http://www.wwd.com/fashion-news/fashion-scoops/temperley-looks-to-mayfair-5911796?src=rss/recentstories/20120516 Wed, 16 May 2012 00:02:00 EDT WWD.com recentstories http://www.wwd.com/fashion-news/fashion-scoops/temperley-looks-to-mayfair-5911796?src=rss/recentstories/20120516 <p>The London-based label will open a 2,500-square-foot, two-story flagship on Bruton Street in November.</p> <a href=http://www.wwd.com/fashion-news/fashion-scoops/temperley-looks-to-mayfair-5911796?src=rss/recentstories/ target=_blank>Continue reading...</a><p>Follow WWD on <a href="http://twitter.com/womensweardaily">Twitter</a> or become a fan on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/womensweardaily">Facebook</a>.</p> http://www.wwd.com/fashion-news/fashion-scoops/target-shops-redux-5911832?src=rss/recentstories/20120516 Wed, 16 May 2012 00:02:00 EDT WWD.com recentstories http://www.wwd.com/fashion-news/fashion-scoops/target-shops-redux-5911832?src=rss/recentstories/20120516 <p>The new ones will be introduced Sept. 9 and will include Boston-based Patch NYC, Kirna Zabête, Odin and The Curiosity Shoppe. </p> <a href=http://www.wwd.com/fashion-news/fashion-scoops/target-shops-redux-5911832?src=rss/recentstories/ target=_blank>Continue reading...</a><p>Follow WWD on <a href="http://twitter.com/womensweardaily">Twitter</a> or become a fan on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/womensweardaily">Facebook</a>.</p> http://www.wwd.com/fashion-news/fashion-scoops/street-of-dreams-5911834?src=rss/recentstories/20120516 Wed, 16 May 2012 00:02:00 EDT WWD.com recentstories http://www.wwd.com/fashion-news/fashion-scoops/street-of-dreams-5911834?src=rss/recentstories/20120516 <p><img src=http://www.wwd.com/images/processed/wwd/2012/05/16/heimstone-store/portrait/03-thumb/1.jpg title='The interior of the Heimstone store in Paris. ' alt='The interior of the Heimstone store in Paris. ' /></p><p>Founded by designer Alix Petit in 2007, the brand has opened a 750-square-foot boutique at No. 20 in a former cheese shop, preserving its original tile floors.</p> <a href=http://www.wwd.com/fashion-news/fashion-scoops/street-of-dreams-5911834?src=rss/recentstories/ target=_blank>Continue reading...</a><p>Follow WWD on <a href="http://twitter.com/womensweardaily">Twitter</a> or become a fan on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/womensweardaily">Facebook</a>.</p> http://www.wwd.com/fashion-news/fashion-scoops/a-stamp-on-fashion-5911822?src=rss/recentstories/20120516 Wed, 16 May 2012 00:02:00 EDT WWD.com recentstories http://www.wwd.com/fashion-news/fashion-scoops/a-stamp-on-fashion-5911822?src=rss/recentstories/20120516 <p>Collection will celebrate 10 of the country&#8217;s most renowned designers and their best-known creations.</p> <a href=http://www.wwd.com/fashion-news/fashion-scoops/a-stamp-on-fashion-5911822?src=rss/recentstories/ target=_blank>Continue reading...</a><p>Follow WWD on <a href="http://twitter.com/womensweardaily">Twitter</a> or become a fan on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/womensweardaily">Facebook</a>.</p> http://www.wwd.com/fashion-news/fashion-scoops/men-at-work-5911825?src=rss/recentstories/20120516 Wed, 16 May 2012 00:02:00 EDT WWD.com recentstories http://www.wwd.com/fashion-news/fashion-scoops/men-at-work-5911825?src=rss/recentstories/20120516 <p>Thierry Andretta has been named the president of Chambre Syndicale for Men&#8217;s Fashion.</p> <a href=http://www.wwd.com/fashion-news/fashion-scoops/men-at-work-5911825?src=rss/recentstories/ target=_blank>Continue reading...</a><p>Follow WWD on <a href="http://twitter.com/womensweardaily">Twitter</a> or become a fan on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/womensweardaily">Facebook</a>.</p> http://www.wwd.com/fashion-news/fashion-scoops/grad-expectations-5911837?src=rss/recentstories/20120516 Wed, 16 May 2012 00:02:00 EDT WWD.com recentstories http://www.wwd.com/fashion-news/fashion-scoops/grad-expectations-5911837?src=rss/recentstories/20120516 <p>Donna Karan cohosted the presentation along with Marie Claire&#8217;s Joanna Coles and the college's Simon Collins and Shelley Fox.</p> <a href=http://www.wwd.com/fashion-news/fashion-scoops/grad-expectations-5911837?src=rss/recentstories/ target=_blank>Continue reading...</a><p>Follow WWD on <a href="http://twitter.com/womensweardaily">Twitter</a> or become a fan on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/womensweardaily">Facebook</a>.</p> http://www.wwd.com/fashion-news/fashion-scoops/dust-up-5911787?src=rss/recentstories/20120516 Wed, 16 May 2012 00:02:00 EDT WWD.com recentstories http://www.wwd.com/fashion-news/fashion-scoops/dust-up-5911787?src=rss/recentstories/20120516 <p><img src=http://www.wwd.com/images/processed/wwd/2012/05/16/portrait/03-thumb/fs-karl01.jpg title='The Karl design by the I Love Dust agency.' alt='The Karl design by the I Love Dust agency.' /></p><p>Bringing new meaning to the word &#8220;typeface,&#8221; the English collective did a clever take on Karl Lagerfeld&#8217;s iconic visage, rendering it in a collage of phrases.</p> <a href=http://www.wwd.com/fashion-news/fashion-scoops/dust-up-5911787?src=rss/recentstories/ target=_blank>Continue reading...</a><p>Follow WWD on <a href="http://twitter.com/womensweardaily">Twitter</a> or become a fan on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/womensweardaily">Facebook</a>.</p> http://www.wwd.com/fashion-news/fashion-scoops/deadline-extended-5911793?src=rss/recentstories/20120516 Wed, 16 May 2012 00:02:00 EDT WWD.com recentstories http://www.wwd.com/fashion-news/fashion-scoops/deadline-extended-5911793?src=rss/recentstories/20120516 <p>The exclusivity agreement between the retailer and private equity firm has been extended until May 22.</p> <a href=http://www.wwd.com/fashion-news/fashion-scoops/deadline-extended-5911793?src=rss/recentstories/ target=_blank>Continue reading...</a><p>Follow WWD on <a href="http://twitter.com/womensweardaily">Twitter</a> or become a fan on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/womensweardaily">Facebook</a>.</p> http://www.wwd.com/media-news/fashion-memopad/fashion-friends-5911767?src=rss/recentstories/20120516 Wed, 16 May 2012 00:02:00 EDT WWD.com recentstories http://www.wwd.com/media-news/fashion-memopad/fashion-friends-5911767?src=rss/recentstories/20120516 <p>While labels initially moved at a glacial pace into the social-networking space, they are now making small commitments to test the waters.</p> <a href=http://www.wwd.com/media-news/fashion-memopad/fashion-friends-5911767?src=rss/recentstories/ target=_blank>Continue reading...</a><p>Follow WWD on <a href="http://twitter.com/womensweardaily">Twitter</a> or become a fan on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/womensweardaily">Facebook</a>.</p> http://www.wwd.com/media-news/fashion-memopad/blooming-an-app-5911772?src=rss/recentstories/20120516 Wed, 16 May 2012 00:02:00 EDT WWD.com recentstories http://www.wwd.com/media-news/fashion-memopad/blooming-an-app-5911772?src=rss/recentstories/20120516 <p>Currently available for the iPhone, the Android version of the app is set to launch Thursday. </p> <a href=http://www.wwd.com/media-news/fashion-memopad/blooming-an-app-5911772?src=rss/recentstories/ target=_blank>Continue reading...</a><p>Follow WWD on <a href="http://twitter.com/womensweardaily">Twitter</a> or become a fan on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/womensweardaily">Facebook</a>.</p> http://www.wwd.com/markets-news/denim/silver-preps-for-retail-close-up-5911697?src=rss/recentstories/20120516 Wed, 16 May 2012 00:02:00 EDT WWD.com recentstories http://www.wwd.com/markets-news/denim/silver-preps-for-retail-close-up-5911697?src=rss/recentstories/20120516 <p><img src=http://www.wwd.com/images/processed/wwd/2012/05/16/portrait/03-thumb/silver-jeans.jpg title='The Silver store in Denver. ' alt='The Silver store in Denver. ' /></p><p>The Winnipeg-based jeans firm with a 70-year heritage in the denim business anticipates opening a fleet of 25 to 30 stores in the next five years.</p> <a href=http://www.wwd.com/markets-news/denim/silver-preps-for-retail-close-up-5911697?src=rss/recentstories/ target=_blank>Continue reading...</a><p>Follow WWD on <a href="http://twitter.com/womensweardaily">Twitter</a> or become a fan on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/womensweardaily">Facebook</a>.</p> http://www.wwd.com/markets-news/markets-features/international-trade-show-calendar-5909542?src=rss/recentstories/20120516 Wed, 16 May 2012 00:01:00 EDT WWD.com recentstories http://www.wwd.com/markets-news/markets-features/international-trade-show-calendar-5909542?src=rss/recentstories/20120516 <p><img src=http://www.wwd.com/images/processed/section_IIs/2012/international-trade-shows/portrait/03-thumb/calender01.jpg title='Premi&#232;re Vision runs Sept. 19 to 21.' alt='Premi&#232;re Vision runs Sept. 19 to 21.' /></p><p>Listings are accurate as of press time, but attendees are encouraged to confirm dates and locations.</p> <a href=http://www.wwd.com/markets-news/markets-features/international-trade-show-calendar-5909542?src=rss/recentstories/ target=_blank>Continue reading...</a><p>Follow WWD on <a href="http://twitter.com/womensweardaily">Twitter</a> or become a fan on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/womensweardaily">Facebook</a>.</p> http://www.wwd.com/markets-news/markets-features/china-fairs-in-transition-phase-5909890?src=rss/recentstories/20120516 Wed, 16 May 2012 00:01:00 EDT WWD.com recentstories http://www.wwd.com/markets-news/markets-features/china-fairs-in-transition-phase-5909890?src=rss/recentstories/20120516 <p><img src=http://www.wwd.com/images/processed/section_IIs/2012/international-trade-shows/portrait/03-thumb/japan01.jpg title='The next China Sourcing Fair in Hong Kong runs Oct. 27 to 30.' alt='The next China Sourcing Fair in Hong Kong runs Oct. 27 to 30.' /></p><p>Organizers look to upgrade their shows as China manufacturing changes.</p> <a href=http://www.wwd.com/markets-news/markets-features/china-fairs-in-transition-phase-5909890?src=rss/recentstories/ target=_blank>Continue reading...</a><p>Follow WWD on <a href="http://twitter.com/womensweardaily">Twitter</a> or become a fan on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/womensweardaily">Facebook</a>.</p>