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WWD 09/20/2005

Polet's Gucci Mantra: Decentralize Group To Drive More Growth

After 14 months on the job as ceo of Gucci Group, Robert Polet is no longer a luxury rookie, from the polished tips of his bespoke horse-bit loafers to his very "up" take on the industry.

Polet's Gucci Mantra: Decentralize Group To Drive More Growth

After 14 months as ceo of Gucci Group, Robert Polet is no longer a luxury rookie, from his polished, bespoke loafers to his "up" take on the industry.

— Sep 20, 2005

Wolfgang Ley Steps Down as Escada CEO

In his new role, he still will be involved with the brand's development and public image.

— Sep 20, 2005

Guess, Fossil Nix Watch Deal

Guess Inc. and Fossil have ended discussions for a licensing deal under which Fossil would have made and sold timepieces for the Guess brand.

— Sep 20, 2005

Wintour, Sozzani Fund-Raiser To Benefit Emerging Designers

Anna Wintour, editor in chief of Vogue, is teaming up with her Italian counterpart, Franca Sozzani, editor in chief of Italian Vogue, in support of Italy's emerging fashion talent.

— Sep 20, 2005

In Brief: Neiman's Rates Down ... Reebok's Real World ... Russell Tumbles

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

— Sep 20, 2005

Nike 1Q Earnings Jump 32.3%

Nike Inc. delivered a blockbuster first quarter, driven by higher-than-expected sales in the U.S. and growth in a range of products and regions.

— Sep 20, 2005

McQueen Puts Best Foot Forward

Alexander McQueen put his heart, his soul -- and his own left foot -- into his new collection of footwear for Puma.

— Sep 20, 2005

London Comes Alive - Julien Macdonald, Giles, Nicole Farhi, Amanda Wakeley, Ghost

The London spring season started with a burst of energy, courtesy of Julien Macdonald, Giles Deacon and Amanda Wakeley.

— Sep 20, 2005

Fashion Sccops: Guy's Goodbye ... Movie Time ... Give Me An "M!" ...

Guy Salter, chief executive of Tanner Krolle and the driving force behind its turnaround, has unexpectedly quit his post.

— Sep 20, 2005

Cause Celeb

There were plenty of threats of train wrecks at every turn, with all the yardage trailing many actresses (haven't they learned by now?).

— Sep 20, 2005

Dawn Patrol

Emmy Awards attendees didn't even wait to leave Los Angeles' Shrine Auditorium to start partying the night away.

— Sep 20, 2005

Delphine's Day

The pope of fashion is also one very proud papa.

— Sep 20, 2005

Boho Takes a Backseat to Dressy

Tiring of gypsy skirts and dressed-down looks, women should be more inclined to throw on a dress or other polished pieces come spring.

— Sep 20, 2005

Bernie Marks Back in Action

Retirement isn't all it's cracked up to be. Just ask Bernie Marks.

— Sep 20, 2005

Claiborne Names Ex-CNBC Chief Group President

Former CNBC chairman Pamela Thomas-Graham was named group president at Liz Claiborne, overseeing the flagship brand and others lines.

— Sep 20, 2005

Beauty Beat: Lauder Warns of Lower First-Quarter Profits ... Miller Harris Opens Boutique at Saks

Estee Lauder warned that first-quarter earnings for fiscal 2006 will be "significantly below the same prior-year period."

— Sep 20, 2005

Lanvin Luxury in China

If you wanted to see what the buzz building around China's luxury consumers is all about, there was no need to look further than the Lanvin fashion show held here Sunday night.

— Sep 20, 2005

China Expected to Be Top Exporter

China could overtake the U.S. and Germany to become the biggest exporter in the world by 2010, an OECD report predicts.

— Sep 20, 2005

Bush Taps China Trade Chief

As the Bush administration's new trade maestro for China, former General Motors Corp. executive Tim Stratford will have to tackle everything from surging imports to intellectual property rights enforcement.

— Sep 20, 2005

Brazil Taking Steps Toward China Safeguards

Brazil is finalizing the legal framework for imposing safeguard quotas against China if it fails to convince Beijing to put the brakes on the surge in shipments of textiles and footwear, senior diplomats said.

— Sep 20, 2005

Industry Teams Up for Factory Reform

Retailers and manufacturers are adopting a strength-in-numbers strategy to help improve conditions for the world's factory workers.

— Sep 20, 2005

Shop Like a Star

After sticking to a strict all-model diet for the first year of its existence, Shop Etc. is making like just about every other lifestyle magazine on the planet and putting celebrities on its covers.

— Sep 20, 2005

Memo Pad: Oprah Coda ... How The Other Half Lives ... Boys On Film

Oprah Winfrey finally addressed the much-talked-about Hermes incident on her show Monday.

— Sep 20, 2005

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