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WWD 2007/12/27

A Growing Headache: Fakes From China Seen As Rising Woe in 2008

It looks like 2008 is going to be another tough year for brands trying to fed off fakes. The U.S. is cracking down on counterfeiters and on China, but the manufacturing powerhouse hasn't done enough to satisfy the concerns of the American government.

Changing Directions

She may have made her debut in Brian De Palma's 2002 thriller "Femme Fatale," but former model Rie Rasmussen isn't exactly the bodacious blonde and bazooka type

— Dec 27, 2007

Deals Lure Shoppers

Retailers and direct marketers of all types unleashed huge price cuts Wednesday, from semiannual storewide sales to deep designer discounts of 40 to 70...

— Dec 27, 2007

EYE: The Big Chill

It's the time of year when the weather outside can be frightful. So everyone - even celebs and socialites - must dress accordingly.

— Dec 27, 2007

Brit Designers Face Tough Time in American Market

While it may be the best of times for British shoppers on spending sprees in the U.S., it may well be the worst of times for British designers trying to...

— Dec 27, 2007

Currency Situation Leads to Retooling of Strategies

An unfavorable currency environment is not only creating strong headwinds for Europe's high-flying luxury sector; it could compel some players to diversify...

— Dec 27, 2007

President OKs Spending Bill

President Bush signed a $555 billion omnibus spending bill Wednesday that provides funding for the government's agencies for fiscal year 2008, as well as...

— Dec 27, 2007

Fashion Scoops: Gemma's Balloon... Last Gasp... Ferragamo's Shanghai Fete...

Gemma Ward will have something other than walking the runways on her mind come February.

— Dec 27, 2007

Beauty Beat: Ck Calvin Klein Cosmetics to Broaden Reach

The ck Calvin Klein color cosmetics line is expanding its North American distribution with a debut on sephora.com planned for January.

— Dec 27, 2007

Right to Party

Prom queens - and princesses, too - will have a ball with this season's fanciful, fairy tale-worthy frocks.

— Dec 27, 2007

Blue House Drive Targets Underserved Women

Simply Blue Apparel, the Seattle-based manufacturer of the Christopher Blue denim brand, is targeting another demographic with its latest label, Blue House...

— Dec 27, 2007

Paul Smith's African Venture

Paul Smith has finally come to South Africa.

— Dec 27, 2007

A Growing Headache: Fakes From China Seen As Rising Woe in 2008

It looks like 2008 is going to be another tough year for brands trying to fend off fakes.

— Dec 27, 2007

IT Holding in Growth Push

IT Holding SpA is banking on further growth in its accessories division with the addition of five new boutiques to its Plus IT store chain, which retails...

— Dec 27, 2007

Memo Pad: Arnault's Expanding Empire... Everywhere, All the Time...

Bernard Arnault has a new toy - and he got it just in time for Christmas.

— Dec 27, 2007

Russia's Leading Lady of Design

Alyona Akhmadullina says she had "inter-galactic athletes" in mind when she came up with her fall collection.

— Dec 27, 2007

Pig Heaven

Sophisticated New York diners may have learned to love a dish of tripe or calf brains, but soon they'll be able to challenge their palates with more daring...

— Dec 27, 2007

Trying On Thom Browne

When Black Fleece, Thom Browne's collaboration with Brooks Brothers, launched in more than 30 of the specialty retailer's doors last fall, many in the...

— Dec 27, 2007

Fashion Conference Honors Industry Legends

Commemorating fashion tastemakers who have made an indelible mark on the industry, Initiatives in Art and Culture hosted its ninth annual fashion...

— Dec 27, 2007

Ermanno Scervino Inks New Licensing Pact

Ermanno Scervino has signed a renewable three-year license with Italian manufacturer Viamazzini, which will produce and distribute the brand's innerwear and...

— Dec 27, 2007

Retail Cleared for Takeoff at Heathrow's Terminal 5

Retail is landing at Heathrow Airport in a big way.

— Dec 27, 2007

Party On, 2007

The top 10 most-viewed parties and events of 2007 from Style.com.

— Dec 27, 2007

Lot29 Looks to Luxury for Spring-Summer Advertising

When 20-year-old Jaslene Gonzalez won season eight's "America's Next Top Model," Lot29 executives knew they had their next face.

— Dec 27, 2007

Threadless Puts Art Before Ts

With its Windy City headquarters housing Ping-Pong and pool tables, a Buck Hunter video game, wigged mannequins wearing a Burger King crown and handcuffs...

— Dec 27, 2007

In Brief: Fashion in Denmark

Danish fashion chain Bestseller reported that annual revenues surged 17 percent to 1.4 billion euros, or $2 billion, and pretax profit rose 26 percent to 275 million euros, or $396 million, for the year ended July 31.

— Dec 27, 2007

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