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WWD 10/16/2006

Living the High Life: Rising Consumer Debt in Borrowers' Paradise

American consumers are racking up debt at an increasing rate, and retailers at all price points could soon start to feel the pinch. Consumers have $2.35 trillion worth of outstanding debt according to statistics from the Federal Reserve Board.

Consumer Debt Raises Retail Concern

American consumers are racking up debt at an increasing rate, and retailers at all price points could soon start to feel the pinch.

— Oct 16, 2006

Rosso Adds Italian Maker to Portfolio

Diesel chief Renzo Rosso last week reprised his acquisition of Staff International six years ago by taking control of the Italian high-end clothing manufacturer Pier SpA.

— Oct 16, 2006

Coming This Week

MONDAY: L'Oreal Fashion Week, Toronto (through Saturday).

— Oct 16, 2006

In Brief: Wagner Named At Cole Haan... Schulman Tapped At Kenneth Cole

Cole Haan, a subsidiary of Nike Inc., has appointed Lori Wagner its first chief marketing officer.

— Oct 16, 2006

Scaasi Fete Takes a Trip Down Memory Lane

Leaving Arnold Scaasi speechless is no easy task, but the designer's friends and admirers probably came as close as they ever will Wednesday night at a party in his honor.

— Oct 16, 2006

Consumer Spending Rises in September

Consumers were more willing to spend in September, driving sales up a seasonally adjusted 3 percent at apparel and accessories stores.

— Oct 16, 2006

Sander Says Ciao to Rome

Jil Sander is boosting its profile in Italy as part of a larger-scale project to reposition and expand its retail network.

— Oct 16, 2006

Fire at Town House of Coach's Krakoff

Coach president and executive creative director Reed Krakoff's East 70th Street town house went up in flames on Friday.

— Oct 16, 2006

Art Studios

Fame certainly has its privileges, as David Hockney learned at the Wednesday night party for the Burberry-sponsored restrospective of 50 years of his work.

— Oct 16, 2006

Child's Progress

In the name of their work, independent filmmakers Heidi Ewing and Rachel Grady have spent most of the last few years surrounded by kids.

— Oct 16, 2006

In the Wings

Monsters Are Waiting, the buzzed-about band from Echo Park, is riding a wave of momentum from its debut album, "Fascination."

— Oct 16, 2006

American Rag Raises Flag for Denim

American Rag Cie, the Los Angeles-based retailer known for its eclectic mix of vintage and hip designer apparel, has launched a 13,500-square-foot flagship at the open-air Fashion Island shopping center in Newport Beach, Calif.

— Oct 16, 2006

Fashion Scoops: Roll Away... Celebs on Tap... Rock Talk...

Dean and Davis Factor and Michael Baruch hosted a pre-Los Angeles Fashion Week dinner for 100 Thursday night at Mr. Chow in Beverly Hills.

— Oct 16, 2006

Leather Goods Exports Boost Mipel

The appetite for Italian leather goods is not slowing down, with Asia, Russia and the Middle East continuing to drive imports.

— Oct 16, 2006

Afsoun Mixes Art and Commerce

It's been quite a year for the art world, with paintings being sold for eight-figure sums, and Sara Benda is getting in on the game with her own twist.

— Oct 16, 2006

Findings: Eyes for Balenciaga... Architect of Time

Winking at an eyewear launch, Balenciaga outfitted every model at its spring show in Paris this month in shades.

— Oct 16, 2006

Trio of Designer Brands Courts U.S.

Three up-and-coming brands of lingerie and corsetry from diverse backgrounds are hoping to break into the U.S. market.

— Oct 16, 2006

Fernando Sanchez's Celebratory Party

The late Fernando Sanchez got what he wanted to celebrate his life and 53 years in the world of fashion.

— Oct 16, 2006

Oilily Flagship Lures Moms and Mini-Me's

Oilily is presenting itself in an entirely new way.

— Oct 16, 2006

Cruciani and Sisley Think Young

Like mother, like daughter.

— Oct 16, 2006

Diamond District's Ivory Tower

A developer shakes up the landscape - and a way of life - on West 47th Street.

— Oct 16, 2006

Best & Co. Takes the Collaborative Route

Partnerships like Isaac Mizrahi for Target, Frank Gehry for Tiffany & Co., and Adriano Goldschmied for Evisu have become quite the trend, and now high-end children's wear firm Best & Co. is joining in.

— Oct 16, 2006

Author: Too Many Choices Can Overwhelm Shoppers

Are the many choices offered to consumers becoming detrimental to the health of a retailer's business?

— Oct 16, 2006

Done Deals & In Development: Retail Makes A Big Impression

Unlimited Space

The Limited may not be opening the biggest stores in the New York metropolitan area, but its new corporate office was the fourth-largest real estate deal in Manhattan so far this year, as noted at Cushman &...

— Oct 16, 2006

Legal Briefs

Louis Vuitton Malletier has won a consent decree for a permanent injunction against a Chinatown business in a lawsuit in Manhattan federal court.

— Oct 16, 2006

Where Shopping Meets Science

The Twenty Ninth Street development officially opened Friday on 62 acres in the heart of this city, delivering a new hybrid format.

— Oct 16, 2006

Warehouse Clubs Aim for Frugal and Fancy

Warehouse clubs, not content to sell bulk toilet paper and giant bottles of ketchup, are trying to reinvent themselves as destinations both for wholesale bargains and luxury products.

— Oct 16, 2006

Analyst Sees Benefits in Retail Real Estate

While the retail real estate sector has been left on the sidelines for a few years, its stability makes it a sound investment.

— Oct 16, 2006

Beauty Beat: Fragranze Fair Broadens Its Appeal

Niche fragrance fair Fragranze wooed the public for the first time at its fourth edition last month, while the selective fragrance industry in Italy continues to enjoy slow and steady growth.

— Oct 16, 2006

On The Road With: Serene in Seattle: Retail Enclave Resists Chains

Here in the well-to-do Madison Park neighborhood, which slopes gently down to Lake Washington, it's rare when retail space becomes available.

— Oct 16, 2006

Memo Pad: Rock Bottom... Show Me the Money... Pack Light

New York Times fashion critic Cathy Horyn wrote of the Nicole Miller show that she "was sure she had witnessed the absolute rock bottom of American fashion.

— Oct 16, 2006

SoHo on the Uptick With a Foreign Accent

Just two years ago, the prognosis for retailing in SoHo seemed uncertain.

— Oct 16, 2006

WWD Stock Index Surges

Despite a brief uptick in oil, which jumped to more than $59 a barrel Friday.

— Oct 16, 2006

Forbes' Formula for Branding the Mall

It's not every day or even every year that developer Nathan Forbes, managing partner of The Forbes Co., breaks new ground.

— Oct 16, 2006

Aeropostale Downgraded on Forecasts

Extensive discounts may have driven back-to-school sales at Aeropostale, but analysts are skeptical continued promotions will equal success for the holidays.

— Oct 16, 2006

Betting on Macao as a Gateway to Asia

Macao Special Administration Region of the People's Republic of China isn't the most enticing name for a retail and gaming mecca.

— Oct 16, 2006

From Class to Mass: Fifth Avenue Evolves

Fifth Avenue is in the midst of an identity crisis.

— Oct 16, 2006

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Living the High Life: Rising Consumer Debt in Borrowers' Paradise

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