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WWD 08/21/2006

The End of 'It': Breadth, Not Key Item, Now Rules Acessories

Accessories are still fashion's driving force, but the "It" bag just isn't it anymore. While no one is predicting sales in the category are about to slow, the concept of the "It" item, crucial over the last few seasons, is rapidly waning.

Taking the 'It' Out of Top Items

Accessories are still fashion's driving force, but the "It" bag just isn't it anymore, although no one is predicting sales in the category will slow.

— Aug 21, 2006

Iconix Wins London Fog Auction

The London Fog brand was sold in a Las Vegas bankruptcy court auction Friday to Iconix Brand Group.

— Aug 21, 2006

Martin Sells Majority of Stake in Saks

R. Brad Martin, who relinquished his duties as chief executive of Saks Inc. last January but remains chairman, has further reduced his involvement by selling off most of his stake in the retailer.

— Aug 21, 2006

Foot Locker Taps Evercore as Adviser

Foot Locker Inc. confirmed on a conference call that it has hired Evercore Partners Inc. as an adviser "on a range of matters."

— Aug 21, 2006

In Brief: Going to Jem... Lifestyle Appointments

Andrei Najjar, who helped transform Target's junior knit top and T-shirt business into one of the hippest in the mass arena, has joined JEM Sportswear, a Los Angeles-based knit top manufacturer, as senior vice president of men's and boys'.

— Aug 21, 2006

Coming This Week

Perry Ellis International reports second-quarter sales and earnings.

— Aug 21, 2006

Eye: Square Peg... Boca Grande... Golden Girls

In the new film "Factotum," Lili Taylor plays Jan, a run-down alcoholic who is hopelessly devoted to her writer boyfriend Hank, played by Matt Dillon.

— Aug 21, 2006

Coach's Legacy Gets Own Space

Coach is unveiling in-store shops in its own stores for its Legacy accessories line inspired by Bonnie Cashin's work for the brand in the Sixties.

— Aug 21, 2006

Melillo Sets Signature Men's Collection

Tony Melillo is going solo again.

— Aug 21, 2006

Beauty Beat: Viva Glam's New Roster... BAA Seeks Solutions to Duty Free Woes

MAC Cosmetics has tapped a new constellation of provocative personalities.

— Aug 21, 2006

Spring Brings Air of Sophistication

Ready-to-wear's influence on lingerie, particularly in fashion colors and prints, was prevalent in the top-booking styles at this month's spring market.

— Aug 21, 2006

Ann Taylor Beats Estimates in Qtr

AnnTaylor Stores Corp. had a good second quarter, posting results that beat Wall Street consensus estimates for earnings per share by 14 cents

— Aug 21, 2006

Wet Seal Back to Profitability With $4.4M Net Gain

The Wet Seal Inc. reported second-quarter earnings of $4.4 million, or 4 cents a diluted share, compared with a loss of $35 million, or 87 cents, last year.

— Aug 21, 2006

Neiman Marcus Relaunches Home Collection on Web

Neimanmarcus.com has relaunched its home business as Designer Galleries, giving each brand its own online shop. It's similar to the online presentation Neiman's gives the designers and their ready-to-wear collections.

— Aug 21, 2006

Tory Burch Opens L.A. Boutique

Tory Burch has boosted her presence in Southern California with the opening of a store in Orange County's South Coast Plaza.

— Aug 21, 2006

Fashion Schoops: N.Y. Hearts Kate... Fit for a Princess

Once upon a time, New Yorkers liked to graffiti Calvin Klein bills featuring Kate Moss with the words "Feed me."

— Aug 21, 2006

WWD Stock Index Vaults 2.2.%

Stocks continued their rally last week as investors shrugged off concerns over consumer spending.

— Aug 21, 2006

Memo Pad: Too Much Titillation... Bearskin Adventure... Interactive Runway... Piling on Accessories... Black Art.

While the gap between Maxim and a strip club might not seem that much of a leap, Dennis Publishing thinks it is.

— Aug 21, 2006

Gen Art Sets Lineup For Fresh Faces Show

Gen Art will present its Fresh Faces in Fashion Show, now in its 12th year, here on Sept. 8, featuring 12 up-and-comers in women's wear, men's wear and accessories design.

— Aug 21, 2006

Adidas Double Play: To Unveil Adilibria, Fuse

Adidas is expanding its women's training category with two new lines.

— Aug 21, 2006

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