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WWD 09/17/2007

Little Diversity in Fashion: African-Americans Bemoan Their Absence in Industry

Is there discrimination in the fashion business? "You bet," was the consensus at the panel discussion addressing the dearth of black models in fashion, with Naomi Campbell, Iman, Liya Kebede and Bethann Hardison leading the charge.

Little Diversity in Fashion: African-Americans Bemoan Their Absence in Industry

Is there discrimination in the fashion business?

— Sep 17, 2007

Chinese Art Attracting Global Eyes

If there was ever any question whether the red-hot market surrounding contemporary Chinese art was fact or fiction, the recently staged art fair ShContemporary put the hype to the test last weekend.

— Sep 17, 2007

Gallery Owner's Goal: East Meets West

For the last 15 years, Pearl Lam, the mercurial socialite and art world patron, has presided over Contrasts, the gallery that exhibited an impressive roster of Chinese artists well before their current popularity.

— Sep 17, 2007

Debt, Equity Financing Question Becoming More Difficult

In the current economic environment companies exploring their options now may soon have a more difficult time choosing between debt or equity financing

— Sep 17, 2007

Leeds' Two Distinguished Careers

What does a businessman do after a career that culminates as the chief executive officer of a major apparel manufacturer that launched a famous designer, got caught up in a bloody junk bond takeover battle?

— Sep 17, 2007

Analysts Foresee So-So Holiday Sales Season

Holiday spending may mirror back-to-school trends, surging late in the season.

— Sep 17, 2007

An Executive Take on Factoring's Global Future

J. Michael Stanley, managing director at Rosenthal & Rosenthal Inc.'s factoring division, one of the country's larger factoring firms, knows the ins and outs of the apparel business.

— Sep 17, 2007

Bergdorf's Opens Fifth-Floor Boutique

Bergdorf Goodman has opened a new accessories in-store shop concept on its contemporary floor, 5F, which features brands such as Marc by Marc Jacobs, Theory and Rebecca Taylor.

— Sep 17, 2007

Taryn Rose Cuts a New Path With Gemesis

Almost 10 years after leaping from orthopedics to footwear design, Taryn Rose compares her feverish pace with that of a surgeon.

— Sep 17, 2007

De Grisogono Signs with Saks

Fine jeweler de Grisogono has given Saks Fifth Avenue its ring.

— Sep 17, 2007

Lingerie Breaks Out of the Boudoir

Innerwear as outerwear is a firmly entrenched fashion look, but this year's Lyon, Mode City proved there are plenty of permutations left in the trend.

— Sep 17, 2007

Memo Pad: Total Exposure... Donatella Really Works...

Marc Jacobs is clearly proud of his bod - and bares it all again in the latest edition of Visionaire.

— Sep 17, 2007

Beauty Beat: Clarins Bursts Sale Speculation Bubble...

During the presentation of Groupe Clarins' first-half profits for financial analysts Friday, company executives fielded numerous questions.

— Sep 17, 2007

Murray to Head Two Nautica Lines

Liz Claiborne Inc. alums Denise Seegal and Karen Murray have reunited at VF Sportswear Inc.

— Sep 17, 2007

Rodeo Walk to Honor Galanos

James Galanos set up a Los Angeles workshop in 1951 from which he created elegant evening confections that sheathed a Who's Who of political, entertainment and social figures.

— Sep 17, 2007

Gant Flagship Reopens on Fifth Ave.

After a four-month hiatus, Gant's global flagship at 645 Fifth Avenue reopens today.

— Sep 17, 2007

Robert J. Wichser to Oversee Yucaipa's Fashion Portfolio

Robert J. Wichser, president and chief executive officer of Sean John, has been named a principal at The Yucaipa Cos. LLC, the private equity firm that holds a stake in the urban fashion brand.

— Sep 17, 2007

August Apparel, Accessories Sales Slip 0.1%

August sales at apparel and accessories stores fell a seasonally adjusted 0.1 percent compared with July, and department stores reported a 0.2 percent drop.

— Sep 17, 2007

Ballestrazzi to U.S. Armani Post

Giorgio Armani SpA has tapped former Gianni Versace SpA executive Daniele Ballestrazzi to be acting chief operating officer of its U.S. subsidiary Giorgio Armani Corp., effective immediately.

— Sep 17, 2007

Jil Sander's First-Half Loss Hits $6.3M

Unexpected costs and logistical snags hit Jil Sander AG's first-half results, but executives stressed the company is close to breaking even.

— Sep 17, 2007

In Brief: CFDA Plus D&A...

The Council of Fashion Designers of America has established a new initiative with the D&A trade show to give two CFDA members a booth at D&A each season.

— Sep 17, 2007

Revving Up

Sporty shapes and bursts of tropical color light up London.

— Sep 17, 2007

Fashion Scoops: Mayfair Memories... Menkes Fires Backs...

"There were days when I could barely afford to shop in Mayfair!" said a nostalgic Diane von Furstenberg, who will open her second central London store today on Bruton Street in Mayfair

— Sep 17, 2007

Where Were the Black Models?

The dominance of white models in last week's New York fashion shows wasn't lost on attendees.

— Sep 17, 2007

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