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WWD 04/24/2006

WWD 04/24/2006

Dissecting Asprey: What Went Wrong in Building Luxury Brand?

On a balmy evening in May 2004, Bond Street was abuzz with a party to fete the reopening of the Asprey flagship. Lawrence Stroll, Asprey's shareholder of reference, and his partner, Silas Chou, gave their guests a night to remember.

Dissecting Asprey: What Went Wrong in Building Luxury Brand?

On a balmy evening in May 2004, Bond Street was abuzz with a party to fete the reopening of the Asprey flagship. Lawrence Stroll, Asprey's shareholder of reference, and his partner, Silas Chou, gave their guests a night to remember.
— Apr 24, 2006

Eddie Bauer on the Block

Eddie Bauer Holdings Inc. appears to be on a fast track to be sold. The specialty retailer has hired Goldman Sachs as financial adviser to help it explore options for a sale.
— Apr 24, 2006

Poll Finds Aguilera Main Fashion Influence

Mirroring the unpredictability of fashion itself, a survey has found that the celebrity most likely to influence Americans' purchases of apparel is Christina Aguilera -- despite her hiatus from the fashion ad scene.
— Apr 24, 2006

Coming This Week

A brief look at the coming week's events.
— Apr 24, 2006

In Brief: WTO Talks Put Off

A brief look at some of the day's stories.
— Apr 24, 2006

Around the House

What with the peonies and the gelato and the ties on the cute waiters passing around pink cocktails, Allison Sarofim's New York backyard was bathed in hues of blush and bashful for a Ferragamo-sponsored party Wednesday honoring Plum Sykes' new book,...
— Apr 24, 2006

Sir Paul Smith Eyes China Expansion

"It will not be your typical fashion show," Sir Paul Smith promised before his show and party at the gallery 798 Space here.
— Apr 24, 2006

FGI Panel Explores Nature vs. Science

When it comes to beauty products, is all-natural or high-tech the ideal? That was the question pondered by five beauty industry executives at a Fash-ion Group Internation-al luncheon called "Beau-ty's New Balance, Sci-ence-Na-ture," held at the New...
— Apr 24, 2006

L'Oreal Luxury Products Unit Appoints Manager

L'Oreal's Luxury Products division has named Charles de Montalivet manager of prestige and collections fragrances for its travel retail Europe, Middle East and Africa division.
— Apr 24, 2006

Fashion Scoops: Chains and Trains ... French Twist

Karl Lagerfeld always thinks big, and he's always on the move. So is it any wonder
— Apr 24, 2006

China Steals the Show

Hong Kong welcomed its first major trade show dedicated to accessories when China Sourcing Fair: Fashion Accessories premiered at Asia World Expo, the city's mammoth new exhibition center.
— Apr 24, 2006

Findings: Moving Images, Eye on the Future, Bagging It ...

Van Cleef and Arpels turned 100 this year, but the jewelry firm has proved that it is young at heart -- and has an indie spirit.
— Apr 24, 2006

Obituary: Lee Angel's Alan Firestone, 45

Alan Firestone, chief executive officer of jewelry firm Lee Angel, died of a heart attack April 13 at his home in Montclair, N.J., a company spokesman said. He was 45.
— Apr 24, 2006

Global Competition Intensifies Industry Lobbying

Days before the Central American Free Trade Agreement went to a House vote, lobbyists
— Apr 24, 2006

Legal Briefs: Cartier ... Chanel Inc. ... Barbarian Rugby Wear Inc. ...

Cartier, a division of Richemont North America Inc., and Cartier International
— Apr 24, 2006

Apparel Chain Laying Seeds for Growth

Specialty retailer Appleseed's is banking on a "big bang" that economists have predicted for years: the coming together of Baby Boomers and fashion.
— Apr 24, 2006

Private Equity Funds Get Taste for Fashion

An entrepreneurial spirit, plenty of capital, connections galore and a real sense of urgency.
— Apr 24, 2006

All Over

"What could be sexier?" asked Fabiola Beracasa, one of three hosts at the 10th anniversary party for Alessandro Dell'Acqua's business, held at his Madison Avenue store Thursday night.
— Apr 24, 2006

New York State Legislature Gets Tough on Sweatshops

Legislation intended to strengthen the authority of New York State labor officials to crack down on illegal sweatshops has passed both houses of the legislature.
— Apr 24, 2006

Memo Pad: Kind of Blue

Don't expect Martha Stewart's newest magazine to look much like the ones that
— Apr 24, 2006

Figueredo Exits Liz

Jorge Figueredo, president of Liz Claiborne International, will exit the company on April 30 to pursue new opportunities.
— Apr 24, 2006

Haggar Strikes Partnership

The new owners and management team of Haggar Clothing Co. have formed a strategic
— Apr 24, 2006

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