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WWD 08/28/2006

WWD 08/28/2006

Christmas Draws Nigh: Stores Cut the Glitz Amid Signs of Gloom

With stores building up their exclusive items and toning down the glitz, the look of holiday is changing — but so is the outlook for business.

Christmas Draws Nigh: Stores Cut the Glitz Amid Signs of Gloom

With stores building up their exclusive items and toning down the glitz, the look of holiday is changing, but so is the outlook for business.
— Aug 28, 2006

Liz Yet to Find a Successor for Charron

The search for Paul Charron's successor at Liz Claiborne Inc. has highlighted the difficulty of finding a suitable candidate in today's world.
— Aug 28, 2006

Coming This Week

A look at the coming week's events.
— Aug 28, 2006

In Brief: True Religion Taps Levi Designer

A brief look at some of the day's stories.
— Aug 28, 2006

Footloose

Rachel Zoe hosted a dinner for shoe designer Brian Atwood at the Chateau Marmont, where a few of the partygoers kicked up their heels.
— Aug 28, 2006

Relative Values

The stories about bands of brothers overcome with sibling rivalry are legendary.
— Aug 28, 2006

Badgley Mischka Adding Lingerie

The Iconix Brand Group has lined up yet another licensing deal for its Badgley Mischka label: lingerie with Ariela-Alpha International.
— Aug 28, 2006

Intimate Notes: Sylene Launches Web Site ... Vassarette Shows Off ... Delta's Better Quarter ...

Sylene of Washington, a specialty lingerie and swimwear boutique, launched it first e-commerce Web site this month.
— Aug 28, 2006

Denmark's Change Comes to Canada, Eyes U.S.

Change Lingerie of Denmark has opened its first three boutiques in Canada as an eventual springboard into the American market.
— Aug 28, 2006

Van Cleef Still Growing at 100

Van Cleef & Arpels turned 100 this year, but Emmanuel Perrin, president and ceo in North America, feels it's still maturing.
— Aug 28, 2006

French Jewelry Firm Treasures N.Y. Gem

When Van Cleef & Arpels unveils the 11 one-of-a-kind pieces that make up its Tresor Reveles high jewelry collection this December, its New York atelier of 25 craftspeople will take pride in at least one of those creations.
— Aug 28, 2006

Memo Pad: Feet First ... Friday Closings ... Channeling Greatness ...

Conde Nast's much-heralded launch of its business magazine Portfolio proclaims: "Business isn't boring. Business journalism shouldn't be either."
— Aug 28, 2006

Baugur Makes Bid For House of Fraser

The bid values the 61-store chain at 1.48 pounds, or $2.79, per share.
— Aug 28, 2006

State Street's Carson Pirie Scott to Close

Carson Pirie Scott at One South State Street in Chicago will shut down by March 2007.
— Aug 28, 2006

Legal Briefs

A Manhattan federal judge recently ruled in favor of Phillips-Van Heusen Corp., Calvin Klein Inc. and Calvin Klein Trademark Trust in a trademark dispute against Calvin Clothing Co. and Star Ride Kids Inc.
— Aug 28, 2006

Done Deals & In Development: Developer Plans Plaza Hotel Rehab

Elad Properties is set to release a new set of plans for the retail portion of the legendary Plaza Hotel in Manhattan.
— Aug 28, 2006

Travel Group Looks to Ease Duty Free Ban

A European trade organization representing the travel retail industry called on governments Friday to introduce a temporary security system to make it easier for U.S.-bound passengers to purchase liquid-based products, like cosmetics, fragrance and...
— Aug 28, 2006

Beauty Beat: Parlux to Sell Perry Ellis Fragrances for $140M

Parlux Fragrances plans to remove the Perry Ellis brand from its fragrance portfolio.
— Aug 28, 2006

Ghost Sets Plan To Refocus Biz

The new owners of British label Ghost plan to close down wholesale distribution worldwide and shutter their stand-alone stores in New York and Los Angeles.
— Aug 28, 2006

Jewelry Dot-Coms Reposition as Sales Grow

Fine jewelry has reached sales online of at least $1.9 billion and, according to Jewelers of America, a New York association for retail jewelers, that figure is expected to grow.
— Aug 28, 2006

Fashion Scoops: Boudicca Moves On ... Window Watchers

Zowie Broach and Brian Kirkby, the design duo behind Boudicca, are swapping the runways of New York Fashion Week for the catwalks of Paris couture.
— Aug 28, 2006

Roads Less Traveled

Off the beaten strip, Las Vegas offers simple pleasures that blast stereotypes of glitz and banish symptoms of overstimulation.
— Aug 28, 2006

Different Directions

Denim will always have a place, but show exhibitors are expanding into different, more feminine looks this August.
— Aug 28, 2006

What's In Store

At WWDMAGIC, retailers look for the next big thing.
— Aug 28, 2006

Tailor Made

To achieve success, contemporary designers adjust their business strategies as well as their looks.
— Aug 28, 2006

For All Ages

Junior brands offer unique items that appeal to women in a wide age range.
— Aug 28, 2006

Playing to Their Strengths

In a tough market, women's sportswear and dressmakers stick to what they do best.
— Aug 28, 2006

New Attitudes

Collections with rich back stories, accessories that serve multiple purposes and a focus on novelty and innovation are some of the ways accessories vendors are gaining an edge in an increasingly saturated market.
— Aug 28, 2006

Moving Forward

A tough economy isn't keeping casual lifestyle companies down.
— Aug 28, 2006

Sea of Opportunity

Swim makers rely on good weather, strong design and name recognition to boost sales.
— Aug 28, 2006

Uncertain Times

Children's wear companies remain confident, but brace for a slowing economy.
— Aug 28, 2006

Weathering the Storm

Higher costs and a shorter order cycle are straining businesses.
— Aug 28, 2006

Magic Marketplace

Las Vegas Convention Center & Las Vegas Hilton, Aug. 28-31, 2006
— Aug 28, 2006

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