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WWD 10/30/2006

New Billion-Dollar Baby: Dolce & Gabbana Sales Top Benchmark in 2006

Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana referenced Napoleon Bonaparte in their fall collection in their fall collection, and their company's annual report provides even more evidence the duo is building a fashion empire — a nearly $1 billion one.

China Fair Draws International Crowd

The China Sourcing Fair: Fashion Accessories staged its second show at the Asia World Expo with a 50 percent increase in exhibitors.

— Oct 30, 2006

New Billion-Dollar Baby: Dolce & Gabbana Sales Top Benchmark in 2006

Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana referenced Napoleon Bonaparte in their fall collection.

— Oct 30, 2006

The Magic Behind the Hot Streak at Guess

Guess has gone from sliding to skyrocketing.

— Oct 30, 2006

Villa Moda Plans Initial Public Offering

Villa Moda, a pioneering luxury retailer in the Middle East, is eyeing an initial public offering as early as December.

— Oct 30, 2006

Coming This Week

MONDAY: Los Angeles International Textile Show (through Wednesday).

— Oct 30, 2006

In Brief: Neither Trick Nor Treat For Mal-Mart ... Village People

Wal-Mart Stores Inc. said on Saturday that October same-store sales for the four weeks ended Oct. 27 rose 0.5 percent.

— Oct 30, 2006

Beauty Beat: Avon Profits Plunge 47% in 3rd Quarter

As Avon Products Inc. posted a steep drop in third-quarter profits Friday.

— Oct 30, 2006

The Vision Thing

"The Night of Stars" was no misnomer as the Fashion Group International held its annual celebrity-packed awards Thursday night.

— Oct 30, 2006

Trade Shows Ante Up in Las Vegas

Get ready for a lingerie smack-down in Las Vegas.

— Oct 30, 2006

Accessory Network Pushes Prestige

Accessory Network Group is giving the luxury segment a more prominent role as it positions itself as a key player at both ends of the price spectrum.

— Oct 30, 2006

Ong's Jewels Featured in 'Exquisite' Exhibit

Michelle Ong's world is filled with sensual delights.

— Oct 30, 2006

Top Notch

Spring's lingerie palette has a tropical bent with shades such as melon and parakeet green.

— Oct 30, 2006

Cross Writes Its Next Chapter

Although U.S. Presidents of the past and present have chosen to use Cross pens.

— Oct 30, 2006

Rolex Takes Time to Honor Entertainers at Dance Event

Guests had their dancing shoes on and were ready to go last week at "One World, A Spectacular Global Celebration," hosted by Rolex.

— Oct 30, 2006

Findings: Club Monaco In The Shades

Club Monaco is adding eyewear to its accessories assortment.

— Oct 30, 2006

Honoring 10 Years of Accessories Excellence

The Accessories Council wants its party tonight at Cipriani 42nd Street in Manhattan to be about paying homage to the winners of the organization's annual Accessories Council Excellence awards.

— Oct 30, 2006

Ace Award: Jennifer Lopez

A consummate multitasker, Jennifer Lopez juggles the roles of actress, singer, producer and entrepreneur.

— Oct 30, 2006

Designer of the Year: Michael Kors

Michael Kors proved this year that whether a woman has little excuse to not be well accessorized.

— Oct 30, 2006

Brand of the Year: Silvia Fendi for Fendi

One of Karl Lagerfeld's first designs for Fendi was a dress for Silvia Venturini Fendi.

— Oct 30, 2006

Accessory Brand Launch: Tom Ford

Eyewear is often one of the last categories a designer building a brand launches, but not for Tom Ford.

— Oct 30, 2006

Fashion Innovator: Coach

Coach spent its 65th year in business not only looking back, but moving forward.

— Oct 30, 2006

Fashion Icon: Rachel Zoe

Rachel Zoe, who started as a magazine editor, has evolved into the go-to style adviser for a myriad of celebrities.

— Oct 30, 2006

Magazine of the Year: O, The Oprah Magazine

Oprah Winfrey's TV program can cause viewers to rush to buy the products she recommends, and her O, The Oprah Magazine can have similar influence when it comes to fashion.

— Oct 30, 2006

Marylou Luther Journalism Award: Suzy Menkes

Suzy Menkes is grateful for one accessories trend this season.

— Oct 30, 2006

Retailer of the Year: Bergdorf Goodman

Jim Gold and his team of merchants are working hard to retain Bergdorf Goodman's legendary patrician elegance.

— Oct 30, 2006

Specialty Store of the Year: Solstice Sunglass Boutique

Solstice Sunglass Boutique has forecast sunny skies ahead.

— Oct 30, 2006

Memo Pad: Cover Stars... Who You Know

Good looks don't always translate into good newsstand sales

— Oct 30, 2006

Etro Brings 'Cosmic Nomads' to Calif.

Next time Veronica Etro returns to Northern California, she hopes to see the scenery from a car pulling an iconic silver-bullet Airstream trailer with her husband and son inside.

— Oct 30, 2006

Fashion Scoops: Great Scott... Would Tootsie Use Them?... The Sopranos

Lanky L'Wren Scott has something cooking tonight at hot spot Bette.

— Oct 30, 2006

Marvin Traub Takes Role At SD Retail Consulting

Marvin Traub is broadening his universe of consulting.

— Oct 30, 2006

Forrester: Technology Needs to Embrace Consumer

Oh, the inhumanity of the digital experience.

— Oct 30, 2006

Gray Market Presents Legal Challenge for Brands

Gray-market goods can destroy a brand, ruin markets and weaken retail relationships.

— Oct 30, 2006

Analysts See Changes For Wal-Mart Stores

Is a new, smaller format in Wal-Mart Stores Inc.'s future, or perhaps a breakup of the company?

— Oct 30, 2006

In Time for Plenty

When Tracy Reese got word from retailers that many women wanted to buy Tracy Reese frocks but just couldn't afford them, she whipped up Plenty Frock to remedy the situation.

— Oct 30, 2006

From Diva to Designer

In true diva form, singer Gladys Knight launched her new lingerie line, Knightwear, on the stage of the Apollo Theatre on Thursday.

— Oct 30, 2006

U.S., China Clash on Subsidies

The U.S. locked horns with China last week.

— Oct 30, 2006

Talking Turkey: Harvey Nichols Hits Istanbul

Harvey Nichols has launched its first store in increasingly fashion-hungry Turkey.

— Oct 30, 2006

Gift Cards Go Long Way at Retail

Gift cards not only take a lot of the stress out of holiday shopping for consumers, but they are also boosting store sales for retailers well beyond Christmas.

— Oct 30, 2006

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