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WWD 09/08/2005

WWD 09/08/2005

Luxury's Mojo Rolls On: LVMH Sees Strong Year After Income Rises 19%

Neither counterfeit handbags nor currency gyrations can dent Bernard Arnault's bullish outlook on luxury. Citing a leap in first-half net profits and "dynamic" sales over the summer months, the LVMH kingpin expects an even stronger finish for the year.

Luxury's Mojo Rolls On: LVMH Sees Strong Year After Income Rises 19%

Citing "dynamic" sales over the summer, LVMH reported a 19 percent jump in first-half net profits.
— Sep 8, 2005

Wal-Mart's Scott Sets Aggressive Pricing Plan

Wal-Mart Stores Inc. is going to flash its teeth this holiday shopping season.
— Sep 8, 2005

Congress Estimates Katrina Could Cost 400,000 Jobs

As government officials and the private sector struggle with the scope of Katrina's toll, President Bush formally asked Congress to approve another $51.8 billion in emergency relief funds.
— Sep 8, 2005

In Brief: Delia's Goes For A Spin ... Time Is Of The Essence ... Quiksilver On The Slopes

A brief look at some of the day's stories.
— Sep 8, 2005

Cortez Wins Hilfiger Design Contract

Christopher Cortez, a 26-year-old hat designer, is the winner of "The Cut," Tommy Hilfiger's reality TV show.
— Sep 8, 2005

Mervyns to Close 62 Stores, Cut 4,800 Jobs

Mervyns will shutter 62 of its 255 stores and will cut 4,800 jobs to focus on the West and Southwest.
— Sep 8, 2005

Versace, IT Holding Extend Jeans Pact

Gianni Versace SpA and IT Holding SpA said they are extending their licensing deal for the Versace Jeans Couture line.
— Sep 8, 2005

Marc Jacobs Links With Lil' Kim for Charity

Over the years, Lil' Kim has become a close friend of Marc Jacobs and his business partner, Robert Duffy.
— Sep 8, 2005

Cuba Libre

Fabiola Beracasa throws a smash hit in the Hamptons.
— Sep 8, 2005

Matthew's Trifecta

It's no secret style-conscious celebrities love to wear Matthew Williamson.
— Sep 8, 2005

Signs of Intelligent Life

Tilda Swinton talks about her role in a new film, "Thumbsucker."
— Sep 8, 2005

Denim Dish: A Nod to the Gilded Age ... Exclusive Runs for Lilly ... Hef Bets on Premium

Gilded Age, a denim line launching for holiday, seeks to emulate craftsmanship used almost 100 years ago.
— Sep 8, 2005

August Comps Put Denim on Top

Retailers who put their faith in denim were rewarded in August as same-store sales results last week again failed to support the prediction of Wall Street retail analysts that a denim glut would deflate the back-to-school season.
— Sep 8, 2005

Malandrino's Latest Concept

Catherine Malandrino wants to show her other side.
— Sep 8, 2005

Shirin Roubeni: Natural Progression

Someone once told Shirin Roubeni, if you find something that strikes you, take a picture of it.
— Sep 8, 2005

Chip & Pepper's School Spirit

This fall, the denim brand is launching a line of T-shirts, sweatshirts and fleece and track jackets emblazoned with school logos.
— Sep 8, 2005

Serving in Style at the U.S. Open

Tennis players have gone glam this year at the U.S. Open, from beauty makeovers to platinum and diamond earrings.
— Sep 8, 2005

Hitting the Shops Between Sets

Polo and Lacoste are operating at the site, and it's likely other fashion brands may soon jump into the selling action.
— Sep 8, 2005

Potard Joins Marchpole Holdings in Men's Wear

Donald Potard, who left Jean Paul Gaultier as chief executive officer in April, didn't stay out of the fashion fray for long.
— Sep 8, 2005

Beauty Beat: Clarins' Backstage Debut ... DDF Sets High-End Skin Care Trio

Featuring one item priced at $1,000, a new antiaging skin care range called RMX from Doctor's Dermatologic Formula will set you back a few dollars.
— Sep 8, 2005

Fashion Scoops: Art Smarts ... Renzo's North American Tour ... Playing Dress Up ...

While art installations in fashion boutiques are nothing new, Louis Vuitton will surely raise the bar next month when it unveils its new Paris flagship on the Champs-Elysees.
— Sep 8, 2005

EU Members Agree to New China Deal

European Union member states on Wednesday approved an EU-China deal to unblock Chinese textiles and apparel imports held in customs warehouses because they breached agreed quota levels.
— Sep 8, 2005

Smooth Sailing Into Spring

Top Pantone colors chosen by New York designers for spring 2006.
— Sep 8, 2005

Margiela Opens Shop in Paris

Martin Margiela opened his third store in Paris this week and plans boutiques in New York's West Village and Milan.
— Sep 8, 2005

Memo Pad: Al Fayeds In Fashion ... Rallying The Troops ... Head Scratcher ...

Camilla Al Fayed, daughter of Harrods owner Mohammed Al Fayed, arrives in the U.S. next week.
— Sep 8, 2005

Kenzo Takada Heads Home

Kenzo Takada's home here is known as one of the French capital's most stylish abodes.
— Sep 8, 2005

First Banana Republic Store Opens Outside North America

After two years of careful planning and preparation, Banana Republic has landed in Japan.
— Sep 8, 2005

Now Hear This

With equal measures of attitude and artistry, these musicians have set the stage for their own sucess. Here, WWD takes note.
— Sep 8, 2005

Rock Shots

Iconic photographer Mick Rock is experiencing a resurrection.
— Sep 8, 2005

Open Season

Invited to warm up the crowd on the Coldplay tour, Rilo Kiley may soon become a main attraction.
— Sep 8, 2005

A New Spin on Style

Club DJs are partially obscured by turntables, but the fashions you can see are carefully considered.
— Sep 8, 2005

Alternative Styling

Indie rock's refusal to make a fashion statement has become a message in itself.
— Sep 8, 2005

It Suits Them

Not all rock bands are antifashion. In fact, some are admittedly and blatantly commercial.
— Sep 8, 2005

Balenciaga Belle

Joana Preiss entwines her music with Nicolas Ghesquiere's designer threads.
— Sep 8, 2005

The First Lady of Leather

Nothing screams rock star like a pair of leather pants, which is why, for two decades, rockers have turned to Agatha Blois.
— Sep 8, 2005

Soko and Rhyme

Actress-cum-singer Marla Sokoloff -- best known as Lucy Hatcher on ABC's "The Practice" -- is adding designer to her job description.
— Sep 8, 2005

Easy Street

After introducing hip-hop to Japan, Riko Sakurai has come to New York to work at the intersection of music and fashion.
— Sep 8, 2005

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