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WWD 04/19/2006

Building Aquascutum: Kim Winser Named CEO To Create Luxury Brand

Aquascutum wants to play in luxury's big league. The 155-year-old brand that built a name on rain-repellent wool coats has name Kim Winser, who turned around Pringle of Scotland, to the new post of president and chief executive.

Building Aquascutum: Kim Winser Named CEO To Create Luxury Brand

Aquascutum is expected today to name Kim Winser to the new post of president and chief executive.

— Apr 19, 2006

Beauty Beat: Eyeing Sale to Cameron, PureBeauty Files Chapter 11

PureBeauty Inc., the Southern California retail and salon chain, filed a voluntary Chapter 11 petition Tuesday in U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Central District of California.

— Apr 19, 2006

On the Avenue: Art, Fashion Unite for Whitney Fund

The city's art and fashion worlds are collaborating on an exhibit that stretches 29 blocks along Madison Avenue, and includes a fund-raising effort for the Whitney Museum's Family Programs.

— Apr 19, 2006

Neiman's Thinking Small for Growth

Burton Tansky, Neiman Marcus Group's president and ceo, said the firm is looking to open stores in smaller markets with affluent customers.

— Apr 19, 2006

Penney's Launching New Line

J.C. Penney Inc. is readying a new women's brand, E. 5th, which will bow in September.

— Apr 19, 2006

Saks Confirms China Plan

Saks Fifth Avenue confirmed Tuesday that it will open a store in Shanghai through a licensing agreement with Roosevelt China Investments Corp., which will own and operate the store.

— Apr 19, 2006

Marla Sabo Said Exiting Christian Dior Post

LVMH is expected to announce today the departure of Marla Sabo, president and chief operating officer at Christian Dior Inc.

— Apr 19, 2006

Memo Pad: Claire The Decks ... Video On Demand ... FHM Collections Closes

Like Moses, who glimpsed the Promised Land but was forbidden to enter it, Marie Claire editor in chief Lesley Jane Seymour won't be joining her staff in Hearst's gleaming new headquarters building.

— Apr 19, 2006

Wal-Mart Focuses On Shopper Value

Wal-Mart executives said the company is upping its focus on selection, service and style, and not just low prices.

— Apr 19, 2006

A Designer Triple Threat From Nine West

Nine West is launching a program of fashion collaborations starting with Vivienne Westwood, Thakoon and Sophia Kokosalaki.

— Apr 19, 2006

Apparel Prices Up Slightly

Wholesale prices on domestically produced women's and girls' cut-and-sewn apparel increased 0.4 percent and overall apparel prices inched up 0.1 percent in March.

— Apr 19, 2006

H&M March Sales Soft

Poor weather conditions dampened sales for Hennes & Mauritz in March.

— Apr 19, 2006

True Religion Details Pay For New Exec

Michael Buckley will be eligible for a compensation package in excess of $1.2 million after he assumes his position as president of True Religion Apparel next week.

— Apr 19, 2006

Fashion Scoops: Honor Roll ... Snow Show ... Chip on Her Shoulder ...

François-Henri Pinault and Alber Elbaz are the latest fashion figures to be cited for merit by the French government.

— Apr 19, 2006

Dell'Acqua Still Sexy at 10

Today, just as 10 years ago, Alessandro Dell'Acqua wants his women to turn heads.

— Apr 19, 2006

Mossimo Evaluating Bid From Cherokee

Mossimo said its board would meet to evaluate an unsolicited takeover offer from Cherokee Inc. for the company's outstanding shares.

— Apr 19, 2006

Schwab to Replace Portman as USTR

President Bush nominated Susan Schwab to be the new U.S. Trade Representative, replacing Rob Portman, tapped to be director of OMB.

— Apr 19, 2006

Anne Marino Said Headed to Tommy Hilfiger

Anne Marino, who resigned as executive vice president of global licensing at Donna Karan International, is expected to take a position at Tommy Hilfiger Corp.

— Apr 19, 2006

Ruffles and Flourishes: L.A. Fashion Gets Dressier

Fashion winds are shifting in Southern California from the jeans-tops-and-heels look to a more feminine, formal and frilly style.

— Apr 19, 2006

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