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WWD 2007/12/20

New York's Next Wave: South Street Seaport Seeks Upscale Overhaul

The South Street Seaport is planning a sweeping redevelopment intended to transform the moderate-priced tourist mecca into a classier destination catering to the area's fast-growing upscale residential population.

Product Safety Bill Passed in Congress

Legislation is moving through Congress that would overhaul the embattled Consumer Product Safety Commission and crack down on tainted imported products.

— Dec 20, 2007

New York's Next Wave: South Street Seaport Seeks Upscale Overhaul

The South Street Seaport is planning a sweeping redevelopment intended to transform the moderate-priced tourist mecca into a classier destination catering...

— Dec 20, 2007

Target Tones Down Presentation for Holiday

Target, famous for its design energy, is looking a little sleepy this holiday season, retail analysts said.

— Dec 20, 2007

Wal-Mart Playing Value Card for Yule

Wal-Mart Stores Inc. is retailing's Goliath, but this holiday season the company is scrapping like a flyweight for every dollar.

— Dec 20, 2007

The Best of Bridge

Although shoppers in bridge boutiques and departments are planning their wardrobes for holiday festivities, others dream of their trips to sunnier locales...

— Dec 20, 2007

Beauty Beat: ASEAN Directive Set For Jan. 1 Start Date

The ASEAN Cosmetics Directive, a common regulatory scheme that is to impact 10 countries in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations zone, will come into...

— Dec 20, 2007

Fashion Scoops: Ferre Facelift For Youth... Lily's Bargain Hunt...

IT Holding SpA, parent company of Gianfranco Ferre, is working on the relaunch and restyling of the brand's younger line...

— Dec 20, 2007

Contemporary's Holiday Hits

From Alice + Olivia dresses and Autumn Cashmere sweaters to Phillip Lim coats and Primp hoodies, contemporary sportswear shoppers have plenty of choices...

— Dec 20, 2007

Replay Sets Sights on Asia, Product Expansion

Replay wants to spur growth in 2008 with the introduction of new licensed products and an expansion of its retail network in Asia.

— Dec 20, 2007

Seeking Balance Between Business and Environment

Satisfying consumer demand for low-cost trendy fashions while pushing to adopt more environmentally friendly practices topped concerns for designers...

— Dec 20, 2007

Shorts Subject

Nothing says summer like a little pair of shorts, and this season, denim designers are ensuring that there will be a whole lotta leg going on.

— Dec 20, 2007

Calvin Klein Delves Into Active Apparel

Calvin Klein Inc. is diving into active performance apparel for women.

— Dec 20, 2007

Gucci Creates Line For Beijing Olympics

Gucci is commemorating next year's Summer Olympic Games in China in its own luxurious way.

— Dec 20, 2007

Investors Ask Kellwood to Consider Sale

CtW Investment Group has urged Kellwood Co.'s board to name a special committee of independent directors to explore strategic alternatives, including...

— Dec 20, 2007

True Religion Set to Open Second Manhattan Store

True Religion Apparel is coming to Time Warner Center's Shops at Columbus Circle.

— Dec 20, 2007

Eye Scoop

Ann Getty orchestrated an ultraglamorous birthday party for her composer husband, Gordon, at their San Francisco manse Saturday night...

— Dec 20, 2007

Great Escapes

This holiday season, the fashion flock is packing trunks full of jewels and cashmere and heading to locales such as exotic Kenya and downtown Detroit.

— Dec 20, 2007

Strike Could Put Big Hole in Red Carpet

Memorable red-carpet fashion moments like Reese Witherspoon gathering fashion accolades in canary Nina Ricci, Keira Knightley commanding attention in...

— Dec 20, 2007

Teen Angels

The top female musicians ranked by teenagers' familiarity and likability scores from Teenage Research Unlimited.

— Dec 20, 2007

Ruff Cut

A girl can never have enough cocktail dresses, and Carmen Marc Valvo is on the case. His pre-fall lineup of fanciful frocks - all inspired by decadent...

— Dec 20, 2007

In Brief: Cushman & Wakefield Deal... U.S. Passes On China Move...

Cushman & Wakefield has reached an agreement to acquire Burnham Real Estate, a large commercial real estate services firm based in San Diego.

— Dec 20, 2007

Overseas Growth Fuels Nike

Spurred by Europe and Asia, Nike Inc. said Wednesday that second-quarter earnings increased 10.4 percent.

— Dec 20, 2007

Prada Targeting '08 for IPO

After flirting with the stock market for the last seven years, Prada SpA said Wednesday that it is set to launch an initial public offering in 2008.

— Dec 20, 2007

Memo Pad: More Diesel Fuel... Film Forum... Split Decision...

Diesel is in a spending mood, increasing its already substantial advertising budget from 5 percent of sales to 7 percent for 2008.

— Dec 20, 2007

Target Still Evaluating Credit Business

Target Corp. said Wednesday that it is continuing to evaluate "alternative ownership structures" for the retailer's $7 billion credit card portfolio...

— Dec 20, 2007

Jeweler Delfina Fendi Opens Store in Rome

Jewelry designer Delfina Delettrez Fendi is on a roll.

— Dec 20, 2007

Fit Session Goes Mini

Technology already makes the world feel smaller by removing time zone and geographic barriers. Now, some apparel companies are toying with technology to...

— Dec 20, 2007

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