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WWD 07/01/2005

Valentino's New Era: Stock Market Listing Forms Luxe Group

There will be a true mix of fashion and finance on the Milan stock exchange today. Valentino Garavani will lead a lavish ceremony at the exchange to mark the start of trading in shares of the new Valentino Fashion Group.

Marzotto plans to spin off its fashion interests into a new group called Valentino Fashion Group.

Valentino's New Era: Stock Market Listing Forms Luxe Group

— Jul 1, 2005

Greenspan, Snow Reassure Senators Regarding China Currency

Federal Reserve Board chairman Alan Greenspan and Treasury Secretary John Snow told two senators on Thursday that pressures in China have increased the likelihood its currency policies will be adjusted within months.

— Jul 1, 2005

Senate Debates CAFTA, Poised for Vote

The Senate was preparing to vote on the Central American Free Trade Agreement Thursday night.

— Jul 1, 2005

LVMH Wins Judgment Against Landlord

A permanent injunction and final judgment on consent were reached this week involving LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton.

— Jul 1, 2005

Quote of the Week

"They're talking now about intoxication being the fourth instinct. There seems to be a need to get out of this reality."

— Jul 1, 2005

In Brief: Maynard Named

A brief look at a few of the day's stories.

— Jul 1, 2005

A La Carte

Despite the couture shows being only three days, there still should be time for the fashion flock to soak up some Paris culture and shopping.

— Jul 1, 2005

Suzy

Ben and Jen's shotgun wedding ... Leo buys private island off the coast of Belize ... Clooney and Pitt said to be opening Hollywood bar.

— Jul 1, 2005

Coty Hopes to Score With Beckham

David Beckham and Coty Inc. believe they will score big with Instinct, Beckham's debut fragrance.

— Jul 1, 2005

Fresh Channels 'Memoirs of a Geisha'

Fresh co-founders Lev Glazman and Alina Roytberg have drawn inspiration from Asian culture for some time.

— Jul 1, 2005

McQueen Expands His Fragrance Kingdom

Alexander McQueen is making room in his kingdom for his ideal woman.

— Jul 1, 2005

Clarins Updates Extra-Firming Creams for Fall Launch

Clarins has some nerve this October with the launch of Extra-Firming Day Cream and Extra-Firming Night Cream.

— Jul 1, 2005

Pantene to Sponsor Fashion Week

One of mass beauty's leading brands is about to take center stage.

— Jul 1, 2005

Newcomer Pantina Eyes Mass Market

The new line garnered interest from a host of retailers, such as Rite Aid, Brooks Eckerd Pharmacy, Duane Reade and Happy Harry's.

— Jul 1, 2005

Men's Corner: Jack Black's Magnetic Liquid Lexicon

NEW YORK - Amid fifth anniversary celebrations last month, men's grooming brand Jack Black unveiled a trio of scents called Liquid Magnetism, slated to be launched in October.

Executive vice president Emily Dalton, who cofounded...

— Jul 1, 2005

Critical Mass: Show Offers Beauty a License to Deal

NEW YORK - It wasn't unusual to spot beauty executives prowling the exhibit floor at last week's International Licensing and Merchandising trade show held at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center here.

That's because some of the brightest...

— Jul 1, 2005

P&G Closes Door On Custom Beauty Internet Site Reflect

NEW YORK - Procter & Gamble is closing down Reflect.com today, which had been touted as the first site to offer customized beauty products online. Approximately 50,000 variations of hair, skin and makeup products were possible for purchase...

— Jul 1, 2005

Dove Affirms Stance on Beauty Marketing

NEW YORK - As part of its Campaign for Real Beauty, Dove will continue to defy conventional advertising wisdom and show real women - curves, tattoos, scars and all - in its ads. The latest salvo in the Unilever brand's CFRB -...

— Jul 1, 2005

Langer's Action Plan for P&G Fragrance

NEW YORK - Procter & Gamble is making the first moves today in its long quest to achieve dominance of the global fragrance business.

As long anticipated, P&G Prestige Beauty and Cosmopolitan Cosmetics, which was part of the Wella...

— Jul 1, 2005

New Olay Formulas Combine Antiage and Acne Tech

NEW YORK - Olay is building on its successful antiage portfolio by adding several new products to its two leading age-fighting brands, Regenerist and Total Effects.

Lauren Thaman, global director of P&G beauty science, who heads up...

— Jul 1, 2005

Memo Pad: Cave Men ... Private Lives ... Cargo's Haulover ...

CAVE MEN: There was a collective shudder among journalists in New York on Thursday, after Time Inc. agreed to produce a reporter's notes subpoenaed in connection with the Valerie Plame investigation. On Monday, the...

— Jul 1, 2005

Cosmo, By the Numbers

Next month, Cosmopolitan will celebrate its 40th anniversary. In a neat bit of timing, the magazine will also reach another milestone, selling its one-billionth copy. That set us thinking: Just what goes into writing, editing, printing and...

— Jul 1, 2005

Nike iD Studio Worth Weight In Buzz

The entrance to the Nike iD Studio at 255 Elizabeth Street in lower Manhattan is so discreet it barely registers, but that's the point.

— Jul 1, 2005

Analysts Expect Strong June Comp Sales

Hot weather in June drove consumers into stores where they picked up summer apparel they didn't buy during spring's extended bout of unseasonably cold, wet weather.

— Jul 1, 2005

Owens Expanding With Diffusion Line, Furniture

Rick Owens has launched a diffusion line and a furniture collection alongside his men's wear collection.

— Jul 1, 2005

Fashion Scoops: Field Research ... Group Mentality ... Chanel's Bear Moment

FIELD RESEARCH: It looks like Patricia Field has landed another big styling gig with plenty of latitude. Word has it Field is heading to Paris to scout outfits for Meryl Streep, who will portray...

— Jul 1, 2005

WWDWalkthrough: At the Beach

Dropping in at Tracy Feith, J. Crew and Calypso in the Hamptons.

— Jul 1, 2005

L'Occitane Files Trade Infringement Lawsuit

The named defendants are Advanced Beauty Systems, CVS Corp., drugstore.com and Wal-Mart Stores Inc.

— Jul 1, 2005

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