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WWD 07/16/2007

Cautious Retailers Pin Holiday Hopes on Dressier Fashions

The holiday assortments are set, and they're rich in couture-inspired detailing, dressy looks, color and shine. But the prognosis at retail is cautious and the open-to-buys are conservative.

D&G Jewels Is Coming to America

D&G Jewels is saying buongiorno to the U.S.

— Jul 16, 2007

Cautious Retailers Pin Holiday Hopes on Dressier Fashions

The holiday assortments are set, and they're rich in couture-inspired detailing, dressy looks, color and shine. But the prognosis at retail is cautious and the open-to-buys are conservative.

— Jul 16, 2007

Gap Said Nearer Naming CEO

Gap Inc.'s search for a new chief executive has been long and difficult. Nevertheless, sources in the past week have indicated that the Gap search goes outside the U.S. and into the mass arena.

— Jul 16, 2007

Saint Laurent Released From Hospital

Yves Saint Laurent was released from the American Hospital here on Friday, a spokesman for the legendary couturier said.

— Jul 16, 2007

In Brief: Fur-Free Guess... Lacy Joins Oak Hill Capital

Los Angeles-based Guess Inc. said it will cease purchasing fur for its denim and sportswear lines as of Sept. 1 and phase out fur already used on clothes in production by April.

— Jul 16, 2007

Exotics: Limited Supplies Get Under Designers' Skin

Almost every accessories brand is offering exotic skin bags, from alligator to ostrich.

— Jul 16, 2007

Calvin Klein's New Man of Steel

Calvin Klein Underwear will kick off its 25th anniversary with a bold new face and body for the worldwide launch of Calvin Klein Steel for men - Djimon Hounsou.

— Jul 16, 2007

A Topsy-turvy Take on Lingerie

An exclusive line of lingerie by Chantal Thomass will soon be unveiled as part of a topsy-turvy happening at Galeries Lafayette, designed by Hilton McConnico.

— Jul 16, 2007

Summer Daze

Every year, London's Serpentine Gallery throws its annual outdoor summer gala, and every year guests try to figure out what the heck the year's enormous installation is supposed to be.

— Jul 16, 2007

Retail in Spotlight After June Comps

Retail stocks sobered up Friday, a day after better than expected June same-store sales spurred a rally that prompted the broader markets to post record gains.

— Jul 16, 2007

Lululemon Releases New IPO Prospectus

Lululemon Athletica Inc. expects to raise at least $164 million from an offering of 16.4 million shares of common stock, but that's less than initially projected.

— Jul 16, 2007

Target Sees Heavy Trading as Ackman Takes Stake

Shares of Target Corp. were heavily traded on Friday as investors digested the news that activist investor William Ackman's Pershing Square Capital Management had taken a 5 percent stake in the discount retailer.

— Jul 16, 2007

Bebe Founder Takes Majority Stake in Biba

Manny Mashouf, chairman and founder of the fashion retailer Bebe, has taken a 60 percent stake in the label Biba, based here.

— Jul 16, 2007

Sales Down in June for Apparel, Accessories

Retailers are looking for the back-to-school season to energize shoppers after sales at apparel and accessories stores fell a seasonally adjusted 1.4 percent in June compared with the previous month. Department stores saw a 1 percent drop.

— Jul 16, 2007

Memo Pad: Hedi's headlines... Liberty Of New York... Parr None...

For the first time in its 10-year history, Wallpaper is inviting outsiders to edit the magazine.

— Jul 16, 2007

Vuitton Severing Ties With America's Cup

The Louis Vuitton Cup is no more.

— Jul 16, 2007

Beauty Beat: YSL Beaute Taps Garland

YSL Beaute has named Val Garland artistic adviser for Yves St. Laurent Makeup, succeeding Linda Cantello, whose four-year contract with YSL ended late last year.

— Jul 16, 2007

Calypso Hires Kahn for New Post

Calypso Christiane Celle, which operates the Calypso boutiques, has named Todd Kahn president and chief operating officer, a new position at the luxury fashion, beauty and home accessories chain.

— Jul 16, 2007

Fashion Scoops: Donna's Next Move... Fashion Fireworks... Tommy Twice...

Players in the department store better areas may soon be getting more competition.

— Jul 16, 2007

Lyon Hot Spots

Lyon, with its Roman roots and connection to the textile industry, offers a mix of traditional and trendy.

— Jul 16, 2007

Lyon Fair Takes Fresh Approach

Organizers of the Lyon, Mode City trade fair plan a major revamp of the lingerie, boudoir accessories and swimwear event after the absence of several top French brands last year.

— Jul 16, 2007

Eurovet's 3rd Shanghai Show Set for Big October Turnout

A robust turnout is anticipated at the third edition of the Shanghai Mode Lingerie trade fair set for Oct. 26 and 27.

— Jul 16, 2007

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