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WWD 06/24/2005

Growing Mulberry: Net Climbs for 'Insider' Brand

Mulberry, the British accessories and ready-to-wear brand, is blooming. Profits at Mulberry Group plc shot up to $3.64 million, or 2 million pounds at current exchange, propelled by sales of its no-logo, weathered-looking leather handbags.

Growing Mulberry: Net Climbs for 'Insider' Brand

Mulberry, the British accessories and ready-to-wear brand, saw profits blossom to $3.6 million for the year, propelled by sales of leather bags.

— Jun 24, 2005

Dueling Divas

A fragrance celebrity bonanza is shaping up for fall with the launches of Fantasy Britney Spears and Live Jennifer Lopez.

— Jun 24, 2005

Mercier's Passion for Amber

Laura Mercier's new fragrance, Ambre Passion, which launches in September, may be the makeup artist's third entry in the category, but she's calling it her first "true signature" scent.

— Jun 24, 2005

Greenspan Warns on China Tariffs

Fed chairman Alan Greenspan told Congress that imposing tariffs on Chinese imports would hurt the economy, but many senators disagreed.

— Jun 24, 2005

Vendor Group Meets on Chargebacks

Vendors have followed through on a promise and formed a coalition to work with retailers on key business practices.

— Jun 24, 2005

Human Trafficker Gets 40 Years

A former factory owner in American Samoa was sentenced to 40 years in prison for holding Chinese and Vietnamese workers in forced servitude.Fall ads for Mulberry, shot by Paolo Roversi, will break in August.

— Jun 24, 2005

In Brief: Intermix Hits Southampton ... Rite Aid Profit Slips

INTERMIX HITS SOUTHAMPTON: Intermix is to open its first store in the Hamptons today, a 3,600-square-foot boutique at 64 Main Street in Southampton, N.Y. The chain's ninth location was designed by Manhattan-based L.E.F.T. Design and...

— Jun 24, 2005

Quote of the Week

"The really wonderful thing about it is, since it's Steve Florio's book, no one will read it. He worked his whole life just to get to the point where he had the time to write a book."

— Jun 24, 2005

Suzy

Looking at the giddy social scene in London ... First Niece Lauren Bush is celebrating her 21st birthday tonight with a buffet supper at 21, naturally.

— Jun 24, 2005

Rock Stars

The DeBeers LV store opening party was met by protesters, including Gloria Steinem, complaining about how the diamonds were mined.

— Jun 24, 2005

Fashion Scoops: Dressed For Success ... Diamond Fiction ... Ecko Tunes In ...

DRESSED FOR SUCCESS: Tom Cruise appears to be obsessed with something other than Katie Holmes. In his new flick, "War of the Worlds,'' which arrives in theaters Wednesday, Cruise wears Paper Denim...

— Jun 24, 2005

Lancaster Goes Live With J.Lo

For her fourth fragrance, pop icon Jennifer Lopez said she is looking to showcase a few facets that helped catapult her to stardom.

— Jun 24, 2005

A Fragrance Fantasy for Spears

Britney Spears has gone from being Curious to having a Fantasy.

— Jun 24, 2005

Poccia Recruited to Head Mark

Avon Products has named former Stila executive Claudia Poccia president of its young-spirited Mark brand, a post vacant since January.

— Jun 24, 2005

Mark Offers Packed Fall Lineup

Avon's Mark brand may have been without a president for the last five months, but the team Deborah Fine left in January has been readying a full slate of products for fall.

— Jun 24, 2005

Brad Johns Joins Clairol

Clairol announced inking a multiyear partnership with celebrity colorist Brad Johns Monday night, naming him the company's global color director.

— Jun 24, 2005

Dermatologist Creates CVS Exclusive

CVS will soon clear room in its beauty department for yet another exclusive brand.

— Jun 24, 2005

Lierac Adds Cachet to Duane Reade Centres

The latest French import isn't wine or cheese, it's luxury skin care brand Lierac Paris, which just found its way into Duane Reade's SkinFitness Centres.

— Jun 24, 2005

Snippets: Jewel's Garden ... Charles Worthington Salon Bids Adieu ... Step Right Up ...

JEWEL'S GARDEN: Coty Beauty has signed songbird-poet Jewel to serve as the face of The Healing Garden Organics' upcoming "Save Your Skin, Save the Planet" campaign. Next month, The Healing Garden will introduce its first organic...

— Jun 24, 2005

Critical Mass: Wet n Wild Takes Fresh Skin Approach

NEW YORK - At a time when mass market skin care prices are going through the roof, Wet n Wild is bringing value to the category.

With the launch of Wet n Wild Fresh Face Skincare and Fresh Face Skincare Acne, the company hopes to...

— Jun 24, 2005

Wexler Taps New Skin Technology

NEW YORK - As Bath & Body Works continues its course to become a retailer offering world-class beauty brands, executives saw it was remiss in not being part of the explosive dermatology skin care category.

"This is not a trend. The...

— Jun 24, 2005

Memo Pad: Spin For Min? ... Over Budget ... Slow Out Of The Gate ...

SPIN FOR MIN?: So it's happily ever after for Janice Min and Us Weekly? It would certainly appear that way. Speaking to WWD Thursday, Wenner Media vice chairman Kent Brownridge confirmed a report in...

— Jun 24, 2005

Taking Taxis Into the 21st Century

For many, a ride in a New York City taxi can be memorable, but not necessarily for the right reasons.

— Jun 24, 2005

Monumental Gallery Opening

The World Monuments Watch program, an offshoot of the World Monuments Fund, is celebrating its 10th anniversary by opening a gallery.

— Jun 24, 2005

Pompidou Spans the Globe for Latest and Greatest

PARIS - Design goes beyond sleek hotels and groovy chairs. It also is being applied to portable phone rings and even eliminating the hanging chads that helped decide the 2000 U.S. presidential election.

Showcasing design's varied faces...

— Jun 24, 2005

Narciso Rodriguez Expands With Second Scent for Her

The new edition sports a different, pink floral top note containing rose and peach pulp.

— Jun 24, 2005

Macy's Home Store Gets New Chief

Federated Department Stores replaced the head of its Macy's Home Store, signaling that a year-old strategy is not progressing as smoothly as anticipated, retail experts said.

— Jun 24, 2005

EU Trade Breaks Favor Poor Countries

The European Union on Thursday agreed to a new list of products that receive reduced duty rates, which is likely to benefit textiles and apparel exporters from poor African, Asian and Latin American nations.

— Jun 24, 2005

Doneger Group Highlights European Trends

NEW YORK - After surveying the latest looks in Europe, Doneger Group trendspotters David Wolfe and Amanda Hallay believe the future of American fashion lies in the ever-popular tunics and gypsy skirts, "razzle-dazzle" accessories and a splash of...

— Jun 24, 2005

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