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WWD 09/23/2005

Building a Bigger Brand: Dolce & Gabbana Sees Sales Rising 15% in '05

As the construction workers race to renovate an old movie theater into Dolce & Gabbana's new event space in time for the pair's 20th anniversary show, the designers are putting the finishing touches on their fourth balance sheet.

Building a Bigger Brand: Dolce & Gabbana Sees Sales Rising 15% in '05

Construction workers race to renovate an old movie theater into Dolce & Gabbana's new events space in time for the pair's 20th anniversary show.

— Sep 23, 2005

Saks Speculation Continues

Analysts said Saks Inc. is waiting for better bids for its various divisions and the board is leaning toward keeping Saks Fifth Avenue.

— Sep 23, 2005

CFDA Targets Breast Cancer

The Council of Fashion Designers of America's Fashion Targets Breast Cancer program featuring its signature T-shirt is returning in time for October.

— Sep 23, 2005

Quote of the Week

"Kate's career is not over. We will forgive her."

— Sep 23, 2005

In Brief: L'Oreal Eyes Kanebo ... Donna Heads To South Korea

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

— Sep 23, 2005

Suzy

Opening night for the New York Philharmonic ... the rich and powerful get invites to the wedding of Agathe David-Weill and Pierre Mordacq.

— Sep 23, 2005

Opening Act

The gala season kicked off Monday night at the Museum of the City of New York for Nina Ricci's "The Three Graces" fete.

— Sep 23, 2005

Ladies' Night

Hollywood's leading ladies relished in their feminine wiles when Premiere magazine hosted its annual Women in Hollywood awards at the Beverly Hilton.

— Sep 23, 2005

Jennifer Lopez: Still Glowing

Jennifer Lopez has a glow that just won't quit.

— Sep 23, 2005

Lancome to Open Studios at Sofitel

It is the first time Lancome will be present in this channel.

— Sep 23, 2005

Lauder Taps Historic Brand for Serum

Estee Lauder is giving a lift to its first luxury skin care brand.

— Sep 23, 2005

Shiseido Unveils Macy's Counter

Shiseido's new counter at Macy's Herald Square was unveiled on Wednesday morning.

— Sep 23, 2005

Cosmeeting Draws 15,000 Visitors, Exhibits Niche Lines

More than 15,000 people descended on the outskirts of Paris last week to attend the third annual Cosmeeting, the international beauty industry trade show.

— Sep 23, 2005

Odile Lecoin Goes for Gold

French physical therapist and cosmetic medicine specialist Odile Lecoin believes beautiful skin is as easy as one, two, three ... and four.

— Sep 23, 2005

Arden Signs License With Danielle Steel

Elizabeth Arden announced Thursday that it has signed a global licensing agreement with romance novelist Danielle Steel.

— Sep 23, 2005

Tween Spirit: A Scent For the American Girl

Just like her predecessor, Barbie, the American Girl will soon get a signature scent.

— Sep 23, 2005

Snippets: In A Lather ... Eternal Youth ... Shifting Gears ...

Dove wants to dispel a widely held notion that daily shampooing causes hair damage.

— Sep 23, 2005

Natura Bisse on Track for Solid Growth

When Veronica Fisas moved from Barcelona to Dallas the first week of September 2001, her mission was singlefold.

— Sep 23, 2005

Critical Mass: Raven Appeals to Anti-Britney Teen

The mass market has a new star to add to its growing celebrity portfolio.

— Sep 23, 2005

Men's Corner: CVS Offers More for Men's Grooming

CVS, the largest chain of drugstores in the U.S., is reinforcing its commitment to men's grooming.

— Sep 23, 2005

Goody's Upscale Sister Goes Retail

Industrie Brands is on track to spawn a three-pronged growth plan over the next 12 months.

— Sep 23, 2005

Moller Brings German Know-How to U.S. Hair Market

German hairstylist Marlies Moller wants to teach Americans a thing or two about hair care.

— Sep 23, 2005

Editors Stand Behind Moss, Mostly

More brands are dropping Kate Moss in the wake of her drug scandal, but the supermodel's editorial career still appears vibrant.

— Sep 23, 2005

Memo Pad: Chasing Out Youth ... Federal Case? ... Money Men ...

Sources within Conde Nast say CondeNet's next big venture will be a teen extension of style.com.

— Sep 23, 2005

Retail Losses From Rita Might Be Long Term

As millions of people streamed north from Houston and Texas Gulf towns to escape Hurricane Rita, retailers shuttered in preparation for the storm.

— Sep 23, 2005

Another Round of Safeguards Filed

The domestic textile industry on Thursday filed four new safeguard petitions with the Bush administration aimed at restricting $735.3 million worth of Chinese imports.

— Sep 23, 2005

China Puts EU Quota Up for Online Auction

China is putting 30 percent of 2006 quota for goods exported to the European Union up for auction.

— Sep 23, 2005

American Apparel Sets Global Growth

In the coming months, American Apparel, the Los Angeles-based firm known for its simple, high-quality underwear, has a heavy expansion schedule with stores opening everywhere from New York to Tokyo.

— Sep 23, 2005

Invista Offers Lycra Challenge

Invista is asking retailers and manufacturers to take up The Lycra Challenge.

— Sep 23, 2005

Giannulli Ups Offer for Mossimo

Mossimo Inc. and Mossimo Giannulli said they reached an agreement for the outstanding publicly held minority shares of Mossimo at $5 a share.

— Sep 23, 2005

Kathy Ireland Sets New Apparel Line

Two years after her line dissolved at Kmart, Kathy Ireland is getting back into apparel with a new partner.

— Sep 23, 2005

Brands Look to Score With Nets

The New Jersey Nets are aiming to pump up their marketing plays at the Continental Airlines Arena with the addition of seat sponsorships by three fashion brands.

— Sep 23, 2005

Strong Sales at Zara Boost Inditex Profit

Inditex, the Spanish retailer that runs the Zara chain, on Wednesday reported a 40 percent gain in second-quarter profits, driven by store openings and a 4.5 percent gain in like-for-like sales.

— Sep 23, 2005

New Stores Take Toll on Benetton's Net

Benetton attributed its lackluster first-half results to a more aggressive commercial strategy as well as the cost of opening of new stores.

— Sep 23, 2005

Fashion Scoops: Fur Tinsley ... Order Up ... Think Pink ...

Fresh from her first spin down the Heatherette runway during New York Fashion Week, Tinsley Mortimer already has another modeling gig.

— Sep 23, 2005

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