user = hasOnlineAccess =

WWD 08/09/2004

WWD 08/09/2004

Building a Better Bag: H Hilfiger Latest in Booming Sector

Retail's better bonanza is starting to spill over into handbags. Tommy Hilfiger is the latest player vying for a piece of the better bag action with his new H Hilfiger line for spring.

Building a Better Bag: H Hilfiger Latest in Booming Sector

The launch of H Hilfiger handbags adds another player to retailers' increasingly desirable better-price arena.
— Aug 9, 2004

Classic Combo

A high-contrast palette of black and white provides a dose of drama to resort accessories.
— Aug 9, 2004

L.A. Vote Could Hinder Wal-Mart

Wal-Mart, seeking to expand in urban areas, may be headed for a setback in L.A. when the City Council votes Tuesday on an ordinance that would make it harder for the world's biggest retailer to build a Supercenter there.
— Aug 9, 2004

In Brief: Cheap and Chic ... Kellwood Adds to Board

CHEAP AND CHIC: The list of New York Fashion Week's alternative, cheaper venues with convenient locations is growing longer. Style Lounge, a collaboration between event producer LIVEstyle Entertainment and Elle and Elle Girl magazines,...
— Aug 9, 2004

Coming This Week

Monday: Pacific Sunwear of California Inc. reports second-quarter sales and earnings.

Tuesday: Abercrombie & Fitch Co. and Fossil Inc. report second-quarter sales and earnings.

Wednesday: Ann Taylor Stores Corp....
— Aug 9, 2004

Badgley Mischka, Pronovias In Licensing Deal for Bridal

Badgley Mischka, which won't be producing a rtw collection for spring, struck a deal with Pronovias USA to produce a bridal line.
— Aug 9, 2004

Industry, Overall Job Figures Weak

WASHINGTON - The retail sector and the textile and apparel manufacturing sector lost jobs in July, contributing to overall weakness in employment and intensifying the debate over the U.S. economy.

The lackluster job-creation numbers...
— Aug 9, 2004

Nesbit Named Chico's Growth Strategist

Chico's named former Sara Lee executive Charles L. Nesbit Jr. senior vice president of strategic planning and business development.
— Aug 9, 2004

Fashion Scoops: Barneys Oasis ... A Beautiful Mind

BARNEYS OASIS: Barneys New York is preparing to provide beauty makeovers, of all things, at the Republican National Convention in New York starting later this month. The upscale retailer will set up a complimentary day spa at the media center...
— Aug 9, 2004

Vampire Chronicle

Reviving "Dracula" at the Belasco Theatre.
— Aug 9, 2004

Beauty Beat: Arden Narrows 4Q Losses ... Henri Bendel Moves 'Forward' With Skin Care

Arden Narrows 4Q Losses

NEW YORK - Higher sales and lower debt helped Elizabeth Arden Inc. narrow losses in its fiscal fourth quarter.

For the period ended June 30, the New York-based beauty and fragrance manufacturer...
— Aug 9, 2004

Chai Brewing Own Label

NEW YORK - Richard Chai, who designed Tse's runway collections for two years until his departure from the house last August, is launching his first signature collection for spring with a show on Sept. 11.

Chai's debut for Tse...
— Aug 9, 2004

Memo Pad: Sweating it out at G+J ... Must Read ... Giveaways

SWEATING IT OUT AT G+J: So much for Gruner + Jahr USA's 696 full-time employees enjoying the rest of the summer. Two weeks after shutting the company's magazine development unit, new chief executive officer Russell Denson...
— Aug 9, 2004

Obituary: Julia Fédou, CCB Managing Director

PARIS - Julia Fédou, managing director of Le Club des Createurs de Beauté, died on July 29.

For the past two years Fédou headed the beauty catalogue business jointly owned by L'Oréal and Groupe 3 Suisses...
— Aug 9, 2004

A Pair of Odd Socks

NEW YORK - When people dream of quitting their day jobs for greener pastures, it can fairly safely be said the legwear industry is not usually the one to which they run. However, that's exactly what four San Francisco-based entrepreneurs...
— Aug 9, 2004

Kyoto Kitchen

A better understanding of Japanese cuisine.
— Aug 9, 2004

Spring Legwear Brightens Up

NEW YORK - Spring typically may not be legwear's brightest time, but manufacturers hoping to sustain the momentum of the last two strong fall seasons offered a rainbow of colorful options during last week's market here....
— Aug 9, 2004

JLo by Jennifer Lopez Adds Footwear, Watches

Lopez's Sweetface Fashion Company LLC is adding watches and footwear to its growing assortment.
— Aug 9, 2004

Findings: Charming Vote ... Falchi Honor ... Time to Rock ...

CHARMING VOTE: There's still no inkling of how the election will play out this November, but Aaron Basha has figured out a way to gauge voting trends.

The Madison Avenue jeweler, who is best known for his baby shoe, evil eye and...
— Aug 9, 2004

Anniversaries and Openings Lighten Up Market Week

NEW YORK - All those long and busy market days warranted a stiff pick-me-up at night, and a handful of vendors, showrooms and other accessories affiliates were happy to comply.

From showroom openings at Y & S and Moo Roo to anniversary...
— Aug 9, 2004

Major Indices Reach 2004 Lows

NEW YORK - The WWD Composite Stock Index fell to its lowest level in 2004, plunging 5 percent to 1,013.12 from 1,066.39 a week ago, as ominous economic reports and terrorist threats pushed the three major indices to new lows for the...
— Aug 9, 2004

Gap's Fishers Transfer Half of Stake to Sons

NEW YORK - Major Gap Inc. shareholders Donald Fisher and his wife, Doris, last week transferred half of their 19 percent stake in the company to their three sons.

According to a Securities and Exchange Commission filing on Friday, the...
— Aug 9, 2004

Dillard's Gets $1.25B for Credit Card Unit

NEW YORK - Dillard's Inc. plans to sell its private label credit card subsidiary, Dillard National Bank, to GE Consumer Finance for about $1.25 billion.

Dillard's, based in Little Rock, Ark., said in its announcement Sunday...
— Aug 9, 2004

Europe Watch: Holiday Blues ... Surf's Up ... Anything Elsa?

HOLIDAY BLUES: Italy's long-desired pickup in tourism isn't materializing this summer. July tourist flows are down 2.6 percent and August is heading for a similar slump, according to data from trade organizations Assoturismo and...
— Aug 9, 2004

ArticleFinder

Fashion

Choose By

Clear

How it works

Close

Lorem Ipsum
Dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Vivamus ac nibh et risus lobortis scelerisque tempor nec enim. Etiam facilisis sapien sit amet.

Lorem Ipsum
Dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Vivamus ac nibh et risus lobortis scelerisque tempor nec enim. Etiam facilisis sapien sit amet.

Lorem Ipsum
Dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Vivamus ac nibh et risus lobortis scelerisque tempor nec enim. Etiam facilisis sapien sit amet.

Lorem Ipsum
Dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Vivamus ac nibh et risus lobortis scelerisque tempor nec enim. Etiam facilisis sapien sit amet.

Lorem Ipsum
Dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Vivamus ac nibh et risus lobortis scelerisque tempor nec enim. Etiam facilisis sapien sit amet.

View Articles

Or

Follow Us

Publications

PhotoSearch

MostPopular

Featured Stories