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WWD 03/20/2006

Rebuilding Helmut Lang: Shift to Contemporary, Search on for Designer

Helmut Lang's new owner, Tokyo-based Link Theory Holdings Co. Ltd., has ambitious plans to revive the label on the contemporary level and is in the hunt for a designer to help make that happen.

Oleg Cassini: Iconic and Enduring

Oleg Cassini, the swashbuckling designer whose name will forever be linked with that of Jacqueline Kennedy, his most celebrated client, will be remembered...

— Mar 20, 2006

Rebuilding Helmut Lang: Shift to Contemporary, Search on for Designer

Helmut Lang's new owner, Tokyo-based Link Theory Holdings Co. Ltd., has ambitious plans to revive the label on the contemporary level and is in the hunt for a designer to help make that happen.

— Mar 20, 2006

Fashion Scoops: We Are Familly ... Pedro And PE ... Joining YSL

Alexander McQueen had his first brush with fine jewelry, and now it's destined for retail.

— Mar 20, 2006

Body Shop OK's L'Oreal Bid

The French beauty giant, confirming weeks of speculation, announced Friday that it will make a cash bid to acquire the British ethical manufacturer and retailer.

— Mar 20, 2006

Adidas Extends Deal With McCartney

Reflecting the rapid success of the Adidas by Stella McCartney collection, the German athletic giant is extending its contract with the designer to 2010.

— Mar 20, 2006

Coming This Week

A look at the coming week's events.

— Mar 20, 2006

In Brief: Parker A FiFi Presenter

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

— Mar 20, 2006

L.A. Scene

Some new spots to check out during Los Angeles Fashion Week.

— Mar 20, 2006

Legwear Kicks Into a Growth Cycle

After leaving legs out in the cold for years, designers are warming them up again.

— Mar 20, 2006

Bottega Veneta's Fine Mood

Bottega Veneta has plenty of reason to shine these days.

— Mar 20, 2006

JCK Targets High-Volume Retailers

JCK Events has turned its focus to high-volume retailers with the JCK NYC Invitational, which launched here this month.

— Mar 20, 2006

Findings: Star Gazing ... Watch Out ... Tiffany Timekeeping ...

Claire Danes said she often wears Fred Leighton on the red carpet, but perhaps she'll be thinking about adding Montblanc to her mix.

— Mar 20, 2006

Barneys Exiting Manhasset

Barneys New York is vacating the Americana Manhasset shopping center, one of the premiere luxury shopping centers in the nation.

— Mar 20, 2006

Memo Pad: Shut Out, Again

What, exactly, does the American Society of Magazine Editors have against Hachette Filipacchi Media?

— Mar 20, 2006

Merger Mania Continues

If 2005 was a blockbuster year for merger and acquisition deals, get ready for the sequel.

— Mar 20, 2006

Second Lien Lending to Slow

UCC Capital Corp.'s recent annual financial predictions for 2006 include slowed second lien lending, deceleration in the real estate market and a loosening of Sarbanes-Oxley.

— Mar 20, 2006

Not a Luxurious Deal

Merger and acquisitions may be the hot topic driving international stock markets these days, but at least one European investment firm believes the M&A story should be downplayed, at least in the luxury sector.

— Mar 20, 2006

Legal Briefs

The Neiman Marcus Group Inc. and NM Nevada Trust filed a lawsuit against Neiman-Barkus, The House of Doggy Style LLC and its current and past owners for alleged service mark infringement and other claims related to its name.

— Mar 20, 2006

Hub Centers Focus on Apparel

As the apparel industry continues an expansion of sourcing goods overseas, companies are increasingly finding themselves facing greater risks.

— Mar 20, 2006

Factoring in Consumer Trends

If there's one constant in the apparel industry, it's that business trends follow the money -- especially money spent by consumers.

— Mar 20, 2006

Zumiez Profits Surge 59.3% In 4th Quarter

Action sports retailer Zumiez Inc. delivered solid fourth-quarter earnings results last Wednesday, saying its "flexible merchandising strategy" helped the company drive comparable-store sales.

— Mar 20, 2006

WWD Stock Index Rebounds, Street Abuzz Over Nine West

Stocks rallied on Friday as oil prices fell and the Federal Reserve said manufacturing production increased.

— Mar 20, 2006

SEC Filing Details Burlington Coat Factory Bid Process

A peek into a recent Securities and Exchange Commission filing by Burlington Coat Factory offered more than a glimpse into what led up to its acquisition by Bain Capital Partners for $2.06 billion.

— Mar 20, 2006

Macy's Union Accepts Five-Year Contract

The agreement covers the period beginning Feb. 1, 2006 and ending May 1, 2011.

— Mar 20, 2006

Asprey and Garrard Sold to Private-Equity Firms

Luxury brands Asprey and Garrard have new owners.

— Mar 20, 2006

Paul Frank Files Suit To Dissolve Company

Paul Frank Sunich, a co-founder of Paul Frank Industries, has filed a lawsuit seeking the dissolution of the apparel and accessories company that bears his name and accusing his former partners of mismanagement.

— Mar 20, 2006

In His Own Words

During his more than seven decades in the fashion industry, Oleg Cassini was never shy about speaking his mind.

— Mar 20, 2006

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WWD 03/20/2006

Rebuilding Helmut Lang: Shift to Contemporary, Search on for Designer

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