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WWD 2008/01/08

IPOs Are Fashionable: Hilfiger Offering Seen First of Many In 2008

Despite a sagging stock market and a slowdown at retail on both sides of the Atlantic, 2008 is shaping up to be the year of the fashion initial public offering.

Jordan Labor Conditions Improving but Problems Persist

More than a year and a half after the National Labor Committee detailed poor working conditions in Jordanian apparel factories, the watchdog group, while...

— Jan 8, 2008

Elections Raise Hopes for Thai Manufacturers

Industry executives hope that a new democratic government in Thailand will focus on increasing consumer confidence and private investment.

— Jan 8, 2008

IPOs Are Fashionable: Hilfiger Offering Seen First of Many in 2008

Despite a sagging stock market and a slowdown at retail on both sides of the Atlantic, 2008 is shaping up to be the year of the fashion initial public offering.

— Jan 8, 2008

Drought Causes Australian Wool Production Plunge

The Australian wool industry closed 2007 with bittersweet news for wool growers and their customers: U.S. prices hit a 17-year high, but production levels fell to their lowest in 61 years.

— Jan 8, 2008

Luxury Heads South – to Brazil

While China, Russia and Dubai might be generating most of the ink when it comes to growth in the luxury market these days, there's another market emerging that's brimming with demand and ripe for expansion: Brazil.

— Jan 8, 2008

Beauty Beat: Susman Said Exiting Lauder

Market reports were circulating Monday that Sally Susman has resigned as executive vice president of global communications at Estée Lauder Cos. Inc. to join global pharmaceutical giant Pfizer in a similar capacity.

— Jan 8, 2008

Farhi Shuts N.Y. Flagship

Nicole Farhi today will close her flagship at 10 East 60th Street, just off Madison Avenue.

— Jan 8, 2008

Houston's Mix Founder Closes Shop

The shutdown of Mix: Modern Clothes in Houston, the epitome of high-fashion specialty retailing in that city, was a family matter.

— Jan 8, 2008

Parisian Tourism, Retail Align to Woo Shoppers

The holiday selling season may have been less than stellar here, but French retailers are banding together to make the hotly anticipated post-holiday sales period more lucrative.

— Jan 8, 2008

Westfield Group in WTC Deal

The Westfield Group, one of the world's largest developers, has signed a letter of intent with The Port Authority of NY and NJ to reacquire a stake in the planned $1.45 billion retail complex at the WTC site.

— Jan 8, 2008

Ghesquiere, Connelly Get Tough for Spring In Balenciaga Ads

Leave it to Nicolas Ghesquiere to use the power of celebrity on his own terms - and in a season when many brands reverted to models in advertising.

— Jan 8, 2008

Look Back

Nicolas Ghesquière always starts with a nod to Balenciaga's roots, but then takes them in a diverse direction. For pre-fall, he continues spring's play on structure, yet now gives it an ultrasporty edge.

— Jan 8, 2008

DOT's Mexican Truck Program Faces Senate Challenge

The U.S. Department of Transportation will maintain a pilot program allowing Mexican long-haul trucks to operate across the country.

— Jan 8, 2008

Bangladesh Apparel Industry Recovers From Cyclone Damage

The apparel manufacturing industry in Bangladesh has overcome the impact of Cyclone Sidr that struck the entire coastal region on Nov. 15.

— Jan 8, 2008

Memo Pad: Black Monday... Guess Runs to Bryan Adams...

Condé Nast Publications staffers are known to expect major changes after chairman S.I. Newhouse Jr. returns from vacation in January.

— Jan 8, 2008

Rodriguez Moves Forward With a Look Back to Past

Narciso Rodriguez continues to celebrate his 10th anniversary. The designer is reissuing 20 looks from the past 10 years for his 10th anniversary capsule collection...

— Jan 8, 2008

Fashion Scoops: Popping Up... Hello Dolly

Karen Walker is the latest about to unleash a blink-and-you'll-miss-it pop-up store in New York. The New Zealand designer is teaming up with East Village concept shop Den to operate a boutique at 330 East 11th Street for three months.

— Jan 8, 2008

Golden Globes Gala Canceled

The Golden Globes will lose their luster this year - with implications for the red carpet - because of the Hollywood writers' strike.

— Jan 8, 2008

Dec. Comps Expected to Take Hit

Steep markdowns along with negative macroeconomic factors are expected to take a heavy toll on December same-store sales results, which are scheduled for release on Thursday.

— Jan 8, 2008

In Brief: Kellwood's New Hire... Herbert Mines Taps Three

Kellwood Co. has tapped George Sokolowski as vice president strategy and chief marketing officer.

— Jan 8, 2008

In the Ballot Box Style Plays a Hand With Voters

Forget the New Hampshire primary today - if the presidential vote were to be held now, the winner in the political style stakes would be Hillary Clinton.

— Jan 8, 2008

Sarkozy's Sidekick Bruni Ready to Ramp Up Style

The world's political wives could soon be getting a model to follow - literally. Former mannequin and now songstress Carla Bruni is said to have a Christian Dior gem on her finger that may or may not be an engagement ring from French President...

— Jan 8, 2008

Creative Coalitions Finding Multifaceted Success

Forget private equity. A new wave of independent fashion brands in Europe is carving out success in a tough industry by being jacks of all trades.

— Jan 8, 2008

Repli-Kates

— Jan 8, 2008

One Night Only

One of the first questions New York City wedding planner Jung Lee asks her clients is: What do you want your guests to remember after the party's over?

— Jan 8, 2008

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IPOs Are Fashionable: Hilfiger Offering Seen First of Many In 2008

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