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WWD 09/14/2005

Paparazzi's Paradise: Clothes Take Backseat To Celebrity Photo Ops

It is increasingly looking like a fantasy. Halfway through fashion week, the scene inside the tents and in off-site ventures had struck a note too familiar. Show after show, celebrity appearances have triggered a frenzy of photographers.

Paparazzi's Paradise: Clothes Take Backseat To Celebrity Photo Ops

The debate over whether front-row celebrities are good or bad for designers continues, as well as whether there are enough A-listers to keep the buzz.

— Sep 14, 2005

Suzy

Athina Roussel has started a legal battle to take control of the Onassis Foundation ... Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes talk Christmas wedding.

— Sep 14, 2005

Too Cool For School

A horde of hipsters snaked halfway down the block at the Marc Jacobs after party at Cipriani 23rd Street as guards yelled "just get in line."

— Sep 14, 2005

May the Fashion Force Be With You

In a galaxy not so far away, West 54th Street, George Lucas will travel to uncharted territory when he produces the first "Star Wars" fashion show.

— Sep 14, 2005

Beauty Beat: Inter Parfums Net Slips 1 Percent in Half ... VS Back to Beauty Book ... Quest Names Adamson VP ...

Inter Parfums SA, the Paris-based subsidiary of Inter Parfums Inc., reported net profits down 1 percent to 8.2 million euros.

— Sep 14, 2005

Scene and Heard

Any business trip to the Big Apple can be turned into a pleasurable one if you're in the know.

— Sep 14, 2005

Getting Down to Business

For Coterie-bound brands, exposure is nearly as important as sales -- especially for labels just breaking into the market.

— Sep 14, 2005

Added to the Mix

Elyse Kroll is about to unveil a few surprises at Fashion Coterie.

— Sep 14, 2005

In The Hot Seat

When The Mezzanine section launched at the February installment of the Fashion Coterie earlier this year, it served as a destination for avant-garde brands that weren't accustomed to making the rounds of the trade show circuit.

— Sep 14, 2005

Showcasing Israeli Designs

Kamionski said Israeli designers, in general, are highly influenced by other parts of the world.

— Sep 14, 2005

Weaving a New Ballantyne

There's much more to Ballantyne's turnaround than its staple diamond-patterned cashmere sweater.

— Sep 14, 2005

Sigrid Adds Vitality to Bridge

Sigrid Olsen, the better sportswear brand owned by Liz Claiborne Inc., is adding a bridge line to its mix for spring.

— Sep 14, 2005

Prom in Focus at Atlanta

The mood at AmericasMart's August show was upbeat, with buyers focusing on early spring sportswear and social occasion goods.

— Sep 14, 2005

French Connection Net Plunges 68% in 1st Half

On the bright side, the company's winter collections are getting good press reviews and positive reaction from customers.

— Sep 14, 2005

U.S. Wholesale Apparel Prices Up 0.1 Percent

Wholesales prices on U.S.-produced women's and girls' apparel rose 0.1 percent last month to stand 0.6 percent above year-ago levels.

— Sep 14, 2005

France, Italy Focusing on Copyrights, Counterfeits

The fashion bodies of Italy and France are increasingly teaming up to work on key issues, and the hot topics of copyright protection in the U.S. and counterfeits will be next.

— Sep 14, 2005

China Imports Continue to Soar in July

The growth of Chinese apparel and textile imports into the U.S. maintained a fast pace in July, as the U.S. and China remained deadlocked over a comprehensive import restraint agreement.

— Sep 14, 2005

Red Carpet Must-Sees

The fashion week celebs in New York hardly have a monopoly on glitz as some of the runway's most glamorous are to appear at the 57th annual Primetime Emmy Awards at Shrine Auditorium.

— Sep 14, 2005

Dressing The "Housewives"

As the second season premiere approaches on Sept. 25, WWD caught up with the creator of the 120 outfits per episode.

— Sep 14, 2005

Favorites of Fashion

For the fashion world -- from Los Angeles to Milan and points in between -- real life might sometimes resemble an episode of "Project Runway."

— Sep 14, 2005

Behind-The-Scenes

HBO's Wild West series "Deadwood" was a big winner at last Sunday's Creative Arts Emmy Awards at the Shrine Auditorium.

— Sep 14, 2005

J. Crew Reports Strong Qtr. As Revenues Increase 22%

J. Crew Group Inc. posted a strong second quarter on Tuesday, giving fuel to its campaign to go public and extending its run of improved results.

— Sep 14, 2005

In Brief: Smartbargains Gets Funding

A brief look at some of the day's stories.

— Sep 14, 2005

Versace Cuts Loss in First Half

Gianni Versace SpA narrowed its losses and cut its debts in the first half and is on track to meet its break-even target in 2007, its ceo said.

— Sep 14, 2005

Memo Pad: Take Three ... Tyler's Shopping Channel ... Born Rich, Getting Richer

For Andre Leon Talley, leading a larger-than-life existence doesn't just mean wearing leopard-print robes, hanging out with the likes of Oprah Winfrey and towering over everyone he meets.

— Sep 14, 2005

TJX Chief Executive Resigns Post

Ted English, president and chief executive officer of The TJX Cos., has resigned amid concerns over the performances of some of its smaller divisions.

— Sep 14, 2005

Enyce Appoints New President

Carmine Petruzello has been named president of Enyce.

— Sep 14, 2005

Cool Girls on Film - Marc Jacobs, Bill Blass, Monique Lhuillier

Calling big-screen beauties. From the girl-gone-bad look of Winona Ryder in "Heathers" to the classic elegance of Audrey Hepburn in "Sabrina," spring had plenty of high chic and swinging style.

— Sep 14, 2005

Back to Basics - DKNY, Ellen Tracy, Behnaz Sarafpour, BCBG Max Azria, Charles Nolan

Forget boho. Forget embellishments. Designers have cleaned up their acts, ushering in looks that are stark, airy and simple.

— Sep 14, 2005

The Straight and Narrow - Temperly London, Chaiken, Rag & Bone, Diesel, Alexandre Herchcovitch, Matthew Williamson, Costello Tagliapietra

This spring, remember these three words: slim, prim and trim. The season bears the hallmark of simple chic in neutral hues -- with just a dash of color.

— Sep 14, 2005

Fashion Scoops: Valley Girls ... Peace Offerings ... Entering The Fray ...

"Take echinacea now," Zani Gugelman advised at the postshow dinner she cohosted for Alvin Valley Monday night.

— Sep 14, 2005

Deluxe Apartment in the Sky

Let the bidding begin. Luxury lofts at Andre Balazs' new residential tower, M40, are now officially for sale, starting at a cool $2.3 million.

— Sep 14, 2005

Chic of the Show

Bet those other ladies were green with envy.

— Sep 14, 2005

Alexandre the Great

Who says failure can't be a recipe for success?

— Sep 14, 2005

APC's Design Iconoclast

Long a favorite of fashion insiders who appreciate basic styles impeccably rendered in fine fabrics, APC's Jean Touitou has never played by the fashion industry's rules.

— Sep 14, 2005

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Paparazzi's Paradise: Clothes Take Backseat To Celebrity Photo Ops

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