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WWD 11/10/2005

A Hilfiger Sale Nears: Apax Said in Lead With PVH as Partner

Several financial sources said that a deal for Hilfiger would happen soon. No acquisition price was mentioned, but banking and fund managers said the Apax-PVH-Gehring scenario would likely fetch a higher price.

A Hilfiger Sale Nears: Apax Said in Lead With PVH as Partner

A sale of Tommy Hilfiger Corp. is getting closer, and a group led by Apax Partners Inc. is in the lead.

— Nov 10, 2005

Hermes 3Q Sales Surge 11.5%

Hermes International said sales in the third quarter ending Sept. 30 grew 11.5 percent to 341.2 million euros, versus 306.1 million euros a year ago.

— Nov 10, 2005

In Brief: Speedo's Winter Push ... Firmenich Benchmark

SPEEDO'S WINTER PUSH: Speedo is heading to the slopes. The swim giant said Wednesday it had signed endorsement deals with five athletes who will compete at the Winter Olympics in Torino, Italy, in February, marking the...

— Nov 10, 2005

Federated Third-Quarter Net Up

Federated Department Stores pulled off a good third quarter, despite distractions from integrating May, hurricanes and small sales gains.

— Nov 10, 2005

Shopping in a Winter Wonderland

The fashion community knew it all along and will get further proof tonight: Shopping is most enjoyable in a magical environment.

— Nov 10, 2005

Family Reunion

Sarah Jessica Parker celebrates her new film "The Family Stone"

— Nov 10, 2005

Cuba Libre

NEW YORK - In a city in which Bungalows, Homes and Beds constitute a normal nightlife experience, it may be hard to imagine a time free of red velvet ropes and pushy security guards, when ladies dressed in their finest frippery to take in an...

— Nov 10, 2005

Jane's Addiction

Matthew MacFadyen discusses being Mr. Darcy.

— Nov 10, 2005

Eye Scoop: Moss on the Move

Since Kate Moss recently checked out of an Arizona rehab clinic, reports of her whereabouts have resembled a game of "Where in the World Is Carmen Sandiego?"

— Nov 10, 2005

ACEs Wild

The roster of honorees at Tuesday night's Accessories Council Excellence Awards read more like the contents of the latest celebrity magazine than an industry event.

— Nov 10, 2005

Commission Criticizes Bush Handling of China

A panel appointed by Congress took the Bush administration to task in a report for its handling of trade and economic relations with China.

— Nov 10, 2005

Concern Rising Over Scope of Hong Kong Talks

WTO talks to reduce trade barriers have made little progress recently, prompting officials to lower expectations for Hong Kong meeting next month.

— Nov 10, 2005

Denim Dish: France's Ddp Grows Up

France's Ddp is growing up with a contemporary bent.

— Nov 10, 2005

Kurz: Seven Expands Reach

European Mode Institute's conference in Berlin was a homecoming for Andreas Kurz.

— Nov 10, 2005

Trafik Builds at 2nd Show

The second edition of Atlanta's Trafik trade show featured some new looks including dark denim in cleaner lines, with straight legs.

— Nov 10, 2005

Nobody Does It Better

The Australian-based premium denim brand Nobody has been gaining momentum in the U.S. since February.

— Nov 10, 2005

The World According to Tory

Tory Burch has had a whirlwind success since launching Tory by TRB and a major expansion of her lifestyle concept is afoot nationwide.

— Nov 10, 2005

Nike Ups Fashion Quotient

Nike has been adding more directional looks to women's, and, for spring, corsets, shrugs and cargo pants highlight its growing fitness unit.

— Nov 10, 2005

Macdonald Swims With Obadash

Strolling through Manhattan this week, London-based designers Melissa Obadash and Julien Macdonald were surprised to see the city had rediscovered its love affair with black.

— Nov 10, 2005

Mossimo Inc. and Giannulli Rebuff Iconix Brand's Bid

Mossimo Inc. and Mossimo Giannulli said on Wednesday that Giannulli would begin his tender offer next week to take it private as a third party's competing offer fell through.

— Nov 10, 2005

Report: Luxe Apparel Purchases Drop

Purchases by affluent Americans of apparel they considered a personal luxury decreased by 27 percent in the third quarter.

— Nov 10, 2005

Fashion Scoops: United States of Karl ... Let 'er Rip ... On the North Shore ...

Karl Lagerfeld is definitely in a New York state of mind.

— Nov 10, 2005

Buyers Respond to Colors at Dallas

White dresses, knee-length shorts and short-shorts were the newest silhouettes to capture buyers' attention during the spring market at FashionCenterDallas.

— Nov 10, 2005

North Country

Cathleen Cordova showed her spring ready-to-wear collection at her upstate, upscale O'Halloran Co. shop on Friday.

— Nov 10, 2005

Beauty Beat: Clive Christian Perfume Upping the Price Ante

Clive Christian is sure fate played a hand when he acquired the oldest perfumery in England six years ago.

— Nov 10, 2005

Nordstrom Comes to NorthPark

Nordstrom is unveiling a store at NorthPark Center in Dallas on Friday, with one of the largest selections of designer merchandise in the chain.

— Nov 10, 2005

Brandolini Gets Cozy in Paris

Ever wonder what Georgina Brandolini's closet looks like?

— Nov 10, 2005

Schwarzenegger Ballot Defeat Concerns Industry Executives

Retail and apparel industry officials in California expressed concern about the business climate after voters rejected four ballot initiatives proposed by Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger.

— Nov 10, 2005

Memo Pad: Times to Move On ... Misplaced Palace

The New York Times' tumultuous relationship with Judith Miller finally came to a close Wednesday.

— Nov 10, 2005

The States of Spending

States with the highest spending per household on women's apparel.

— Nov 10, 2005

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