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WWD 05/31/2007

Armani's American Pie: Fifth Avenue Megastore Marks Major U.S. Push

Giorgio Armani's strategy to open a sprawling, 47,000-square-foot, multifaceted retail destination here signals the designer's commitment to substantially boost his U.S. business.

Armani's American Pie: Fifth Avenue Megastore Marks Major U.S. Push

Giorgio Armani's strategy to open a sprawling, 47,000-square-foot, multifaceted retail destination.

— May 31, 2007

Diesel Targets India

The Italian premium lifestyle brand has reached an agreement for a joint venture with India's Arvind Mills Ltd.

— May 31, 2007

Chelsea's New Jeneral

When Jennifer Baginski teamed up with Michael Scott and Jennifer Plass, the outcome was bound to be all about jeans.

— May 31, 2007

Interactive Blues

That's the mantra of French denim guru Christian-Francois Viala, whose budding label and new Paris store, dcod Denim Code, is billed as the first interactive denim brand.

— May 31, 2007

Earnest Sewn Gets Organic

The New York premium denim brand will launch Greencaste by Earnest Sewn in November, a line developed exclusively for Barneys New York as part of the retailer's "Have a Green Holiday" marketing campaign.

— May 31, 2007

In Brief: European Textile orders Up... chico's EPS Decline... Filas Tapes Executive

New orders for textiles and textile products increased 8.7 percent in the 13 euro-area nations and 6.3 percent in the 27 member countries of the European Union in March from the previous year, Eurostat reported.

— May 31, 2007

Box-Office Queens

The top 10 actresses ranked by their movies' domestic box-office revenues.

— May 31, 2007

The Olsens' Contemporary Movement

As if Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen weren't busy enough, the twins are on to a new venture - the launch of Elizabeth and James, a contemporary sportswear line.

— May 31, 2007

End Games

"For us, this is like the start of the summer season," said Stefano Gabbana of the bash he and Domenico Dolce threw during the closing weekend of the Cannes Film Festival.

— May 31, 2007

Second Wind

Last May, Debra Messing said goodbye to an eight-year marriage of sorts when "Will & Grace," the sitcom that shot her to fame, had its series finale.

— May 31, 2007

Chloe on the Move

That's the word from Karin Gregersen, the house's newly appointed managing director and executive vice president of U.S. operations, who officially starts mid-June after relocating to New York from Paris.

— May 31, 2007

Aeffe Profit Hits $6.6M As It Readies for Listing

Aeffe SpA saw higher profits and sales in the first quarter as it gears up to go public later this year.

— May 31, 2007

Memo Pad: Tony blair's African Adventure... Filtering Out... Everyman, Everywhere...

Tony Blair, whose days as British prime minister are numbered, has been pilloried by the British press this week for his five-day trip to Africa.

— May 31, 2007

Beauty Beat: Somerville to Merge With S.F. Equity Firm

Kate Somerville, who founded her eponymous skin care business three years ago, has agreed to a 50-50 corporate merger with San Francisco private equity firm JH Partners.

— May 31, 2007

Net-a-porter Revenue Up 74.6%

After seven years in business, luxury e-retailer Net-a-porter continues to post dramatic increases in sales and profits.

— May 31, 2007

Fashion Scoops: Witching Hour... Casting Call... Boy Crazy...

John Galliano and Eva Green made a fittingly theatrical entrance Wednesday night at the Opera Garnier in Paris for the launch of Midnight Poison, the latest scent from Dior.

— May 31, 2007

Nordstrom Hires Firm to Aid Search for Manhattan Location

Nordstrom moved one step closer to finding its first Manhattan location on Wednesday by hiring the Madison Retail Group, a retail real estate consulting and brokerage firm, to expedite the search.

— May 31, 2007

Federated Taps Sachse For Top Marketing Role

Federated Department Stores Inc. has shaken up its marketing team, another sign the retailer is not satisfied with the response to many of the Macy's doors converted from former May units.

— May 31, 2007

Polo Beats Expectations, Trims Guidance

Polo Ralph Lauren Corp. posted fourth-quarter results ahead of Wall Street's expectations, but said full-year 2008 earnings per share would be lower due to costs associated with several acquisitions.

— May 31, 2007

Renfro Corp. in Deal To Purchase Hot Sox

In a consolidation of the hosiery industry, Renfro Corp., one of the world's largest socks manufacturers, is acquiring Hot Sox Co. Inc., considered the leading U.S. sock design company. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

— May 31, 2007

Rolland Departs Scherrer To Start Couture House

Stephane Rolland, the longtime couturier at Jean-Louis Scherrer, has exited the French house and is striking out on his own, WWD has learned.

— May 31, 2007

Escada Names Jean-Marc Loubier CEO

Jean-Marc Loubier has been named the new chief executive officer of Escada AG, effective Friday.

— May 31, 2007

Louis Vuitton Opens Rome Unit

While it seems most retail openings lately have been in the Far East, Louis Vuitton is equally focused on its European network.

— May 31, 2007

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