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WWD 05/23/2005

Coty's Global Ambitions: Calvin Klein Key to Unilever Deal

Coty Inc. acquired the Calvin Klein fragrance business by signing a deal to acquire Unilever's global prestige fragrance business for $800 million.

Little Impact Seen From China Export Tariffs

U.S. sourcing executives saw the move by China to place higher tariffs on its apparel and textile exports as more symbolic than substantive.

— May 23, 2005

Coty's Global Ambitions: Calvin Klein Key to Unilever Deal

Coty Inc. acquired the Calvin Klein fragrance business by signing a deal to acquire Unilever's global prestige fragrance business for $800 million.

— May 23, 2005

There's No Dearth in Denim

As stores increase denim orders for fall, two Wall Street analysts have raised concerns there may be too much denim chasing too few customers.

— May 23, 2005

Ullman Lays Out Penney's Plan

PLANO, Tex. - J.C. Penney Co. wants to be the preferred shopping choice for middle America, chairman and chief executive Myron E. Ullman 3rd said Friday as he presided over his first annual shareholders' meeting since joining the $18 billion...

— May 23, 2005

Coming This Week

Tuesday: Burberry Group reports fourth-quarter and year-end earnings.
The Sports Authority reports first-quarter sales and earnings.

Wednesday: Phillips-Van Heusen Corp. reports first-quarter sales and...

— May 23, 2005

In Brief: Magic Swim ... Salvi To La Perla

MAGIC SWIM: MAGIC Marketplace, a week after announcing a bigger accessories component and partnership with the JCK Show, said it will be a partner with the International Swimwear/Activewear Market. The ISAM Pavilion will bow at the...

— May 23, 2005

Eight Days In May

Friday, May 13

The U.S. Commerce Department moved to limit imports on three categories of Chinese apparel imports, including cotton knit shirts and blouses and cotton trousers valued at $624.5 million.

Tuesday,...

— May 23, 2005

Vendors Play Retail Waiting Game

The focus on newness at this month's market overtook the apprehensive mood related to retail consolidation and lackluster sales.

— May 23, 2005

Levi's Goes Under the Jeans

NEW YORK - The first line of men's and women's underwear, daywear, sleepwear and loungewear bearing the Levi's label is being produced under license by Signature Apparel Group for fall 2005.

Officials at Levi Strauss and Signature Apparel...

— May 23, 2005

Macpherson's Intimate Moment

LONDON - Fifteen years after launching her lingerie label - and her name as a brand - Elle Macpherson is beginning to reap some long-awaited rewards.

"I've been through six management changes in 15 years," said Macpherson,...

— May 23, 2005

Tanner Krolle Bags British Cool

NEW YORK - Many of fashion's "It" girls are born and bred in the U.K., and no one understands this better than Tanner Krolle's chief executive officer Guy Salter.

In an effort to revitalize the 149-year-old handbag company's London-cool...

— May 23, 2005

Carolina Amato Turns 30 And Looks to the Past

Carolina Amato, the glove and shawl company, is celebrating its 30th anniversary in business.

The Long Island-born designer may not be a household name, but her gloves and shawls are a mainstay for department stores like Neiman Marcus and...

— May 23, 2005

Findings: Beneficial Bling ... Dot The 'I'S ... In-House Baubles ...

BENEFICIAL BLING: Judith Leiber is adding some of her signature sparkle to the sunshine. Leiber created a sterling silver key chain set with genuine Austrian crystals in jet, light topaz, jonquil and black diamond to benefit Project...

— May 23, 2005

A Triple Play

Three designers from varied backgrounds are making the moves on the fine jewelry and watch market.

— May 23, 2005

Generation XY

Fine jewelers are revving up their men's assortments in response to strengthening sales.

— May 23, 2005

A Woman's Prerogative

Swiss watchmakers are adding a feminine touch to their men's styles to cater to a growing market.

— May 23, 2005

A Prince Gets Charmed

Most lucky charms cost less than a dollar and are dispensed from dime-store vending machines. Prince Dimitri's, however, are not.

The New York-based jeweler has introduced a line of watch charms made from precious materials. They range from...

— May 23, 2005

A Fine Way

Jewelers are bringing added sparkle to a once-seedy downtown New York thoroughfare.

— May 23, 2005

Miami Ice

A fashion-forward and international clientele is making this Florida city a hot spot for fine jewelers

— May 23, 2005

A Light Touch

A new artistic director is making her mark on De Beers.

— May 23, 2005

Faberge Hatches Two New Collections

Faberge, the 163-year-old company best known for its gold, enamel and precious stone-encrusted Easter eggs, has launched two limited-edition jewelry collections.

The first is a bridal line to premiere next week at the Couture, Signature Salons...

— May 23, 2005

WWD Stock Index Rallies

NEW YORK - With oil prices hovering at $47 a barrel and inflation held at bay - at least for now - investors enjoyed the biggest four-day rally in six months. Each major index finished the week with hefty gains of roughly 3...

— May 23, 2005

Clarins to Get Everlast Line

NEW YORK - Clarins Fragrance Group has won U.S. distribution rights for yet-to-be launched Everlast fragrance and grooming products. The move comes after Clarins said last week that it would distribute ITF fragrances in the U.S.

As with...

— May 23, 2005

Beauty Beat: Paltrow Signs With Lauder

Estee Lauder Cos. has snatched another bold-faced name, Gwyneth Paltrow, to be a spokeswoman for the Estee Lauder brand.

— May 23, 2005

Fashion Scoops: Laurence Loves Liz ... Going Once, Going Twice ... In Print ...

LAURENCE LOVES LIZ: It was a painting he'd dreamed about owning for years - and now it's finally his. Last week at a Sotheby's auction in New York, diamond mogul Laurence Graff paid more than $12.6...

— May 23, 2005

Bergdorf Trunk Show Sees Record $5.6M With Chanel

Chanel shoppers gave the label two thumbs up to the tune of $5.6 million in sales during a three-day record-breaking Bergdorf Goodman trunk show.

— May 23, 2005

De La Renta Sets New Unit

NEW YORK - Oscar de la Renta, aiming to build its U.S. retail presence before venturing abroad, will unveil a boutique at the Americana in Manhasset, N.Y., in July. The 2,100-square-foot unit will boost the company's store count to...

— May 23, 2005

Style Boosts Atlanta's Profile

ATLANTA - Like the city it celebrated, the Style Atlanta grand finale was a mixture of down home and diversity, Old South and New Internationalism - and a great place to dress up.

The black-tie gala on May 6 at the Ritz Carlton in...

— May 23, 2005

Final Fete

AmFAR's Cinema Against AIDS benefit at Cannes brought out the dazzling dresses missing from the red carpet all week and the stars to wear them.

— May 23, 2005

Blonde Ambition

NEW YORK - Valentino sure loves his blondes. Although he chose a brunette, Eugenia Volodina, as the face of his new perfume, V, Pamela Anderson, Nicollette Sheridan, London...

— May 23, 2005