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WWD 02/21/2006

WWD 02/21/2006

Gucci Group Growth: Bottega Veneta Leaps Into a Starring Role

Bottega Veneta, once a second-tier brand at Gucci Group, has emerged as a point of strategic focus for its parent company. And forays into fine jewelry and home furnishings indicate even more future momentum for the label.

Gucci Group Growth: Bottega Veneta Leaps Into a Starring Role

Bottega Veneta, once a second-tier brand at Gucci Group, has emerged as a point of strategic focus with forays into fine jewelry and home goods.
— Feb 21, 2006

Chanel Executive Changes Continue

Realignment at Chanel Inc. beauty division has resulted in the elimination of two vice president posts, the latest upper management shift.
— Feb 21, 2006

Coming This Week

A look at the coming week's events.
— Feb 21, 2006

In Brief: Eagle's Leedy Flies

A brief look at some of the day's stories.
— Feb 21, 2006

Scent of A Woman

For those in a social frame of mind, last Wednesday night offered not one, but two excuses to party in New York.
— Feb 21, 2006

NPD: Apparel Strong in '05

While sales of women's apparel rose 3 percent from a year ago to $101 billion, it was accessories that led the way in terms of gains for 2005.
— Feb 21, 2006

Marie Holman-Rao Exits Limited

Marie Holman-Rao, president of Limited Design Services, a unit of Limited Brands Inc., since 1997, will resign March 1 to start her own design and creative firm here.
— Feb 21, 2006

Nike Sues Adidas

Nike filed a lawsuit against Adidas alleging patent infringement of its SHOX cushion technology in federal court in Texas on Thursday.
— Feb 21, 2006

Turn Up the Heat - Giorgio Armani, D&G, Salvatore Ferragamo

Designers raised the temperature in more ways than one for fall, showing tailored looks that had a steamy undercurrent or cozy knits just right for a snow day.
— Feb 21, 2006

Those Who Think Young - Blugirl, Mila Schon, Byblos, Debora Sinibaldi

Designers were playing with young ideas and looks for fall -- at their best when rendered with a fresh sophistication.
— Feb 21, 2006

Fashion Scoops: Guy Thing ... Deputy Duty ... Top Of The Pops ...

Raf Simons may have beat men's wear rival Hedi Slimane in the race to do women's wear first.
— Feb 21, 2006

The Power of Color - Giles, Jonathan Saunders, Nicole Farhi

As the London collections continued, certain designers were using jewel tones, sometimes in bold combinations, while others relied on the force of neutrals, such as pairings of black and gray, to make an impact.
— Feb 21, 2006

The Illustrated News

Designers both fledgling and established stretched their creative wings with well-crafted fare that's about dressing up, not down.
— Feb 21, 2006

That's Amore

Anna Wintour and Alexandra Shulman feted British designers Friday night in London to the tunes of Perry Como and Frank Sinatra.
— Feb 21, 2006

Mardi Gras: Retail Resilience and Fragility

On Canal Street in the Central Business District here, Rubenstein's, the iconic luxury retailer that has been selling classic apparel since 1924, plans to enlarge its women's department and add designer lines.
— Feb 21, 2006

Mervyns Back in Growth Mode

Mervyns has undergone sweeping changes since it was sold 18 months ago, resulting in eight straight months of comp-store sales gains.
— Feb 21, 2006

Stores Seek Seasonless Items at Hotel Shows

A blizzard dented traffic at two New York hotel shows, but buyers who weathered the storm picked up slimming dresses and suits.
— Feb 21, 2006

Italian Mills Experience Rebound at Pitti Filati

Textile executives celebrated a market rebound at the 58th edition of Pitti Filati.
— Feb 21, 2006

Unica Sees Growth in Second Show

After an impressive debut last September, the Milano Unica trade show made an even stronger showing in its second edition.
— Feb 21, 2006

Wholesale Prices Dip 0.3%

The textile area generally had price increases for January; greige fabrics rose 4.5 percent, yarns were up 1.7 percent and synthetic fibers were ahead 4.8 percent.
— Feb 21, 2006

Strong Demand Drives De Beers Net

For the year ended Dec. 31, net earnings rose 11.2 percent to $554 million from $498 million as rough diamond prices were bumped up twice for a total 9.5 percent increase over 2004.
— Feb 21, 2006

NM Direct Gets Expectant

The luxury merchant today plans to begin selling maternity clothing on its Web site, a first for the direct marketer as it continues to develop its special sizes business.
— Feb 21, 2006

D.C. Retail Site Receives $89M In Bank Funding

D.C. USA, a 500,000-square-foot retail complex slated for the Columbia Heights neighborhood of Washington, took a major stride forward last week when it received $89 million in construction financing.
— Feb 21, 2006

Federated Sells 15 Stores, More Disposals Ahead

Federated Department Stores will sell 15 units to The Westfield Group, the Australian shopping center developer, as part of the divestiture resulting from its acquisition of May Department Stores last year.
— Feb 21, 2006

Macy's Union OKs Strike if Needed

A union spokeswoman said sticking points involve a "pay for performance" increase proposal instead of a general across-the-board wage hike.
— Feb 21, 2006

Boss Orange Adds Juice to Berlin

Hugo Boss opened its first Orange concept store on Friday in the trendy area of Hackescher Markt in Mitte here.
— Feb 21, 2006

Schools Exhibit Textiles

Textiles are the focus of two museum exhibits at schools here.
— Feb 21, 2006

Memo Pad: Graydon, Greenie ... Gawk Talk ... McQueen's Fairy Tale

Elle apparently isn't the only magazine to have the idea of publishing a "green" issue to coincide with Earth Day.
— Feb 21, 2006

Dallas Market Yields Orders for All Seasons

Buyers shopped with a multiseasonal approach at last month's market at FashionCenterDallas, ordering spring immediates, summer fill-ins and early fall styles.
— Feb 21, 2006

Aces High

Bet on these Las Vegas hot spots for a guaranteed good time.
— Feb 21, 2006

Sense of Urgency

As more and more retailers come to WWDMAGIC looking for immediates, vendors are learning that timing is everything.
— Feb 21, 2006

Renewal Project

WWDMAGIC is a key factor in New Orleans boutique retailers' recovery plans.
— Feb 21, 2006

Luxe Could Kill

Accessories makers use the luxury trend to slay the competition.
— Feb 21, 2006

Trend Spotting

Fast action on the latest looks is a necessity in a market where seasons are taking on less importance.
— Feb 21, 2006

Knowing What Works

Contemporary designers search for ways to stand out in a crowded market.
— Feb 21, 2006

Now or Never

The latest trends come and go in the blink of an eye.
— Feb 21, 2006

Walk the Line

Designers entice buyers with looks that showcase the latest trends while keeping prices reined in.
— Feb 21, 2006

A Simple Plan

Casualwear vendors look for new ways to market their products.
— Feb 21, 2006

Outer Reaches

Coat makers aim to maintain quality and speed while looking overseas for production and materials.
— Feb 21, 2006

Climate Control

Trends toward casual looks mean opportunity for resort and swimwear vendors, even during this typically slow time of year.
— Feb 21, 2006

Child Cares

Falling prices and an increased interest in fashion looks are perking up children's wear sales.
— Feb 21, 2006

MAGIC Marketplace

Las Vegas Convention Center & Las Vegas Hilton, Feb. 21-24, 2006
— Feb 21, 2006

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