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WWD 11/22/2005

Nothing But the Best: Pushing Price Limits For Quality, Distinction

If you think a month's rent for a handbag is expensive, try an entire year. In a buoyant luxury market, ultraexpensive items have become a surprise hit, selling briskly to a superrich clientele in search of the exceptional.

Nothing But the Best: Pushing Price Limits For Quality, Distinction

In a buoyant luxury market, ultraexpensive items have become a surprise hit, selling briskly to a superrich clientele in search of the exceptional.

— Nov 22, 2005

Shiseido Taps CEO for U.S. Division

Tokyo-based Shiseido Co. Ltd. will promote Heidi Manheimer to ceo of Shiseido Cosmetics (America) Ltd., its U.S. subsidiary, on Jan. 1.

— Nov 22, 2005

Pringle Chief Winser to Exit

Kim Winser, the driving force behind the turnaround at Pringle of Scotland, plans to step down as ceo to pursue an unspecified business opportunity.

— Nov 22, 2005

In Brief: Nike Jet Scare ... Duane Reade CEO Departs

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

— Nov 22, 2005

Philo in Talks to Leave Chloe?

Speculation is mounting in Paris that Phoebe Philo may exit as creative director of Chloe.

— Nov 22, 2005

Gucci, UNICEF Raise Funds for AIDS Orphans

Gucci is celebrating the holiday season as a benevolent Father Christmas.

— Nov 22, 2005

Fashion Scoops: London Calling ... Poetry In Motion

Kathleen Turner isn't about to let her recent foot surgery keep her away from the London run of "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?"

— Nov 22, 2005

Gold Rush

Like sirens calling to sailors, party invites kept floating in last week.

— Nov 22, 2005

Portrait Of An Artist

If she weren't considered one of the most significant contemporary artists, Maria Lassnig could probably pass as your grandmother.

— Nov 22, 2005

Chic of The Week

Bellucci shone in a Dior by John Galliano Haute Couture silk hand-painted midnight blue ballgown with velvet and tulle trim, accessorized with a diamond Cartier necklace.

— Nov 22, 2005

PVH Profits Surge 50.7%, Guidance Raised for 2005

Phillips-Van Heusen Corp. on Monday raised its 2005 earnings per share guidance after posting third-quarter results that beat Wall Street's consensus estimate.

— Nov 22, 2005

They Are Wearing: Power Lunching With Style

Movers and shakers at the Citymeals-on-Wheels 19th annual Power Lunch for Women on Friday used the occasion to pledge allegiance to their favorite designers.

— Nov 22, 2005

Miller Revs Up Wang's Licensing

Laura Lee Miller has been promoted to the new post of president of Vera Wang Licensing from executive vice president as part of the Vera Wang Group's plans to bolster its estimated $200 million licensing business at retail.

— Nov 22, 2005

Basso's Winter Wonderland

Dennis Basso couldn't have asked for better weather for last week's opening of his Chicago store.

— Nov 22, 2005

Importers Face Post-Quota Challenges

The end of the global apparel and textile quota system last year solved problems for some, but importers face new challenges.

— Nov 22, 2005

Peter McGrath: Navigating the Politics of Trade

Peter McGrath, chairman of purchasing for J.C. Penney Purchasing Corp., is one of a select few in the fashion world who has had a role in trying to influence U.S. trade policy for almost a decade.

— Nov 22, 2005

Zane: Import Duties Number-One Priority

Bob Zane, the new chairman of the U.S. Association of Importers of Textiles & Apparel, has a needs-of-the-many approach to trade policy.

— Nov 22, 2005

Adidas Names U.S. Leader

Adidas-Salomon AG has tapped Rob Langstaff, who was president of its Japan subsidiary, to be the new president of Adidas America.

— Nov 22, 2005

True Religion's 3Q Sales Triple

True Religion Apparel earnings and sales, propelled by international business and rising market share in U.S. department stores and boutiques, soared in the third quarter.

— Nov 22, 2005

PEI Posts Strong Quarter, Acquires Brands

As Perry Ellis International Inc. delivered robust top- and bottom-line growth in the third quarter, the company said it acquired the intellectual property rights to the men's and women's surf brands Gotcha and GirlStar from Gotcha International.

— Nov 22, 2005

H&M Opens First West Coast Store

Swedish retailer H&M opened its first West Coast store here on Saturday in a prime downtown location, with the launch getting an extra lift from shoppers clamoring for Stella McCartney's fashions.

— Nov 22, 2005

Shiatzy Chen Arrives on Bund

The historic Bund waterfront has continued its drive to become Asia's premier luxury fashion and lifestyle destination with the opening of Bund 9 containing the flagship of luxury Taiwanese label Shiatzy Chen.

— Nov 22, 2005

Memo Pad: Mr. F. And The Women ... A Little Too Desperate

Tom Ford has made no secret of his Hollywood ambitions, but he has managed to keep the particulars quiet - until now.

— Nov 22, 2005

Wal-Mart, Target: Distinct Approaches to Holiday

Wal-Mart Stores is making merry about its holiday prospects, while rival Target Corp. has put out the caution sign.

— Nov 22, 2005

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