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WWD 07/20/2006

WWD 07/20/2006

Postmortem on Rochas: It Takes More Than Talent To Play Corporate Game

Designers and brand owners must prioritize commercial, salable products over media glory. That's among the chief lessons learned from Proctor & Gamble plans to shutter the Rochas fashion house despite widespread acclaim for its designer.

Postmortem on Rochas: It Takes More Than Talent To Play Corporate Game

Designers and brand owners must prioritize commercial, salable products over media glory.
— Jul 20, 2006

Fashion Scoops: A Date With Nan

After some speculation earlier this year, the Costume Institute at the Metropolitan Museum of Art confirmed on Wednesday that it is planning an exhibit on the fashions of Nan Kempner.
— Jul 20, 2006

In Brief: Rising Star ... Slane Names Seiler ... Claiborne Outlet Head ...

A brief look at some of the day's stories.
— Jul 20, 2006

Retail Shares Join Rally

Retail shares rebounded on Wednesday, joining a stock market rally spurred by Federal Reserve chairman Ben Bernanke.
— Jul 20, 2006

Sale of Ghurka Might Be Near

Accessory Network Group appears ready to unload the upscale Ghurka brand, WWD has learned.
— Jul 20, 2006

Health Law Aimed at Wal-Mart Overturned

A federal court judge on Wednesday overturned a Maryland law that would have required Wal-Mart to boost spending for employee health care.
— Jul 20, 2006

Federated Sells Strawbridge's Building

The deal marks another step forward in Federated's strategy to jettison 80 locations acquired in last year's acquisition of May Department Stores.
— Jul 20, 2006

Blonde Ambition

When the author is Amazonian nightlife queen Amy Sacco and the tome is called "Cocktails," a book signing can turn into a swanky affair.
— Jul 20, 2006

Trading Spaces

"Filth." "Ecstasy." "Porno." "The Bedroom Secrets of the Master Chefs." Which title doesn't seem to belong?
— Jul 20, 2006

Spring Role

Like most successful performers, 19-year-old stage actress Lea Michele has one of those "Star Is Born" moments in her repertoire.
— Jul 20, 2006

VF Quarter Boosted by Lee Rebound

VF Corp. kept the momentum going in the second quarter with a rebound in its Lee jeans business and double-digit gains from the Vans and The North Face brands.
— Jul 20, 2006

Clean Slate for Denim at Berlin Shows

Organizers of the Bread & Butter trade show said the Berlin edition will be smaller going forward.
— Jul 20, 2006

XOXO Takes Inspiration From the Past

What's old is new again for XOXO.
— Jul 20, 2006

Macy's East Gets Psyched for Back-to-School

Macy's East is revved up and ready for back-to-school.
— Jul 20, 2006

NHL, Reebok Team Up for Women's Line

Hockey, the sport of cross-checking and elbow shots, is no longer just a man's game.
— Jul 20, 2006

Memo Pad: Out Of Touch ... Summer Shower

Aaron Hicklin will be unveiling his rejiggered Out magazine over the next three issues. So what, exactly, is more Ziggy Stardust than "If I Could Turn Back Time"?
— Jul 20, 2006

Lemaire Gets New Life

Christophe Lemaire, the creative director of Lacoste, is resurrecting his eponymous label, which he suspended three years ago to concentrate on reviving the iconic French sportswear brand.
— Jul 20, 2006

Versus to Relaunch With Accessories

After a two-year hiatus, Versus will reemerge at the end of August as a men's and women's accessories brand.
— Jul 20, 2006

High-Volume Specialists

Top 20 publicly traded specialty retailers ranked by most recent annual volume.
— Jul 20, 2006

Beauty Beat: MAC, Boots to Produce Limited-Edition Lines ... Gary Farn Names Marketing V.P.

At least two beauty brands are fashioning limited-edition makeup collections for designers here this fall.
— Jul 20, 2006

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