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WWD 2006/06/15

Jones on the Block: Giant Eyes Vera Deal As Equity Firms Circle

Jones Apparel Group may be in play, but that doesn't appear to be stopping the apparel giant from courting new deals. According to sources, Jones has been negotiating a deal with Vera Wang, possibly to produce a new line.

Obituary: Jerry Brandt, Founded Buying Service

Jerry Brandt, founder of the Brandt Off Price Buying Office, died Monday at his home in Pompano Beach, Fla. He was 90.

— Jun 15, 2006

Jones on the Block: Giant Eyes Vera Deal As Equity Firms Circle

Jones Apparel Group may be in play, but that doesn't appear to be stopping the apparel giant from courting new deals.

— Jun 15, 2006

Malverdi Said Joining John Galliano

John Galliano, gearing up to launch a second ready-to-wear line, will soon welcome a new top manager, WWD has learned.

— Jun 15, 2006

Fashion Scoops: Phillip's Foibles ... Decorating Needs

In his many decades as Queen Elizabeth's consort, Prince Philip has asked native Australians if they "still throw spears," and he once warned British students they'd get "slitty eyes" if they remained too long in China.

— Jun 15, 2006

In Brief: Levi's Goes Organic ... Guess Names CFO ... Mervyns Appointment ...

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

— Jun 15, 2006

Celebrating Costa: CFDA Award Alters Status

Much has changed for Francisco Costa being named the Womenswear Designer of the Year at last week's 2006 CFDA Fashion Awards.

— Jun 15, 2006

Sales in Asia, Spain Boost Inditex Net

Strong business in Asia and Spain drove up first-quarter profits 20 percent at Inditex, parent of the fast-growing chain Zara.

— Jun 15, 2006

Memo Pad: Peon Homage ... Daddy's Girl

Often, it's hard to understand what private public relations companies do to earn their retainers beyond setting up voice mail for event RSVPs and crisis management.

— Jun 15, 2006

Hawaii 5-0

Shorts are not the usual attire for a Manhattan social event, but the Hawaiian theme at the New York City Ballet's annual Dance with the Dancers Monday night inspired all sorts of comstumery.

— Jun 15, 2006

Beach Bazaar

Novelist Erica Kennedy talks about her new business.

— Jun 15, 2006

Saint-Honore Mixes Street With Chic

Rue Saint-Honore is doing a 360 on style.

— Jun 15, 2006

Urban Brands Focused on Fit

Once a dumping ground for loose and baggy hand-me-down styles that sold well in the men's lines, but were tweaked for the female body, the women's urban apparel sector has evolved to feature better fits and more fashion.

— Jun 15, 2006

The City of Retail Dreams

Top Manhattan retail corridors ranked by their changes in asking rents per square foot.

— Jun 15, 2006

Retail Prices Rise 0.4% in May

Retail prices on women's apparel rose a seasonally adjusted 0.4 percent in May, a hike equaling the increase for all goods and services.

— Jun 15, 2006

Bush Acknowledges Need For Textiles' Special Status

The Bush administration said textiles and apparel should receive "special consideration," but stopped short of supporting a Turkish plan to hold separate negotiations for the sector in the World Trade Organization's Doha trade liberalization talks.

— Jun 15, 2006

Beauty Beat: Shiseido to 'Integrate' Two New Brands Into Japanese Market ... Scherrer to Launch Women's Fragrance ... Parlux CEO Makes Buyout Offer

Shiseido will launch two new brands in Japan for fall and the firm expects the businesses to generate sales of 30 billion yen, or $260 million at current exchange, by the close of the fiscal year next March.

— Jun 15, 2006

In the Pink: Chain to Open in King of Prussia

Thomas Pink plans to open its 16th boutique in August in the King of Prussia Mall in King of Prussia, Pa., as part of its strategy to extend its retail reach with freestanding stores.

— Jun 15, 2006

PPR Said Exploring Sale of Printemps

Will PPR, the French retail giant that owns Gucci Group, unload its Printemps department store chain?

— Jun 15, 2006

Dior, Chanel Looks Highlight Nassau Museum Exhibition

Fashion is the focus of a new exhibition at the Nassau County Art Museum.

— Jun 15, 2006

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