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WWD 2008/01/14

Facing Growing Pains: Indie Bag Brands Soar, But Tough Road Ahead

Even as demand for handbags continues to climb at retail, and scores of new designers flood the market in hopes of becoming the next Kate Spade or Coach, many independent brands are facing an increasing number of hurdles to growing their businesses.

Class Mates

Taking a breather from fashion hijinks, Marc Jacobs is reworking some of his classics at Louis Vuitton, creating an urbane mix-and-match wardrobe for pre-fall.

— Jan 14, 2008

Memo Pad: Aren't The Ads What The Super Bowl Is About Anyway?...

Victoria's Secret is back at the Super Bowl after a nine-year hiatus. The sexy lingerie brand will run a 30-second ad featuring model Adriana Lima.

— Jan 14, 2008

Vendors Deal With Trade Show Congestion

The rivalry is intensifying between two key innerwear trade fairs, CurveExpo and Lingerie Americas.

— Jan 14, 2008

Eveden Launches Elomi for Full Figures

Eveden Ltd. is launching a new full-figure bra brand for spring called Elomi.

— Jan 14, 2008

Aspinal of London On the Move

Aspinal of London is taking new roads into women's leather accessories after making a name with its vividly colored passport covers.

— Jan 14, 2008

Gemesis Diamonds Think Pink

In laboratory-produced diamonds, pink is the new yellow.

— Jan 14, 2008

Marco Giacometti Named CEO of Tod's USA

Company insider Marco Giacometti has been tapped as chief executive officer of Tod's USA.

— Jan 14, 2008

Fashion Scoops: Ports of L.A...Knitting Pretty... Milan in Milan...

Ports 1961 designer Tia Cibani made her second annual sojourn to Los Angeles Wednesday to show her "Fait Main" collection, the second one-off line designed...

— Jan 14, 2008

Urban Outfitters Stands Out in Struggling Apparel Sector

After suffering a year of slowing growth due to merchandise misses, Urban Outfitters Inc. spent most of 2007 working to reposition itself and has now...

— Jan 14, 2008

Legal Briefs

Robert Barchiesi will join the International Anti-Counterfeiting Coalition as president effective Feb. 11.

— Jan 14, 2008

Retail Shares End Rough Week on Low Note

Shares of retailers took a beating on Friday, after consumer confidence fell to an all-time low as reported by research firm RBC, and American Express Co....

— Jan 14, 2008

H&M Faces Setback in Paris

Hennes & Mauritz's bid to open on the Champs-Elysées here took a turn for the worse last week as the Paris mayor's office said it would appeal a French...

— Jan 14, 2008

Coach's Date with Miss Davenporte

Coach celebrated its latest design collaboration with Miss Davenporte, the contemporary line designed by celebrity stylists Estee Stanley and Cristina...

— Jan 14, 2008

In Brief: Oxford Promotion...

K. Scott Grassmyer, senior vice president and controller of Oxford Industries, will take on the additional role of chief financial officer, a new post.

— Jan 14, 2008

P&G Hoping to Score With 'Perfect 10'

Procter & Gamble is bent on making home hair coloring fun.

— Jan 14, 2008

Digging for Gold

With Sunday's Golden Globes red carpet and after parties called off, the events that did take place over the weekend bore an added weight.

— Jan 14, 2008

Vignola Named President of Calvin Klein Collection

Calvin Klein Inc. has tapped Robert Vignola as president of Calvin Klein Collection, a newly created post.

— Jan 14, 2008

Audibet Leaves Vionnet After One Season

The house of Vionnet has lost another designer.

— Jan 14, 2008

Claiborne Taps John Bartlett for Men's

Liz Claiborne Inc. has hired John Bartlett to design the Claiborne men's sportswear line...

— Jan 14, 2008

Citizen Buys Bulova

Citizen Watch Co. has acquired Bulova Corp. from Loews Corp. for $250 million as part of its strategy to become a multibrand company.

— Jan 14, 2008

Lighter Hues Shine for Spring

It may be winter, but spring was in the air at Accessorie Circuit and AccessoriesTheShow, where companies presented warm, sunny jewelry in shades of pink,...

— Jan 14, 2008

Tiffany Cuts Outlook, Shares Tumble 11.2%

Shares of Tiffany & Co. are expected to remain under pressure as the company faces a more challenging retail environment...

— Jan 14, 2008

Facing Growing Pains: Indie Bag Brands Soar, But Tough Road Ahead

It's becoming harder than ever for the little guy to survive and thrive in the handbag business.

— Jan 14, 2008

Obituary: Hairstylist Alexandre de Paris

The creator of 'haute coiffure," hairstylist to Princess Grace of Monaco and Elizabeth Taylor, has died at the age of 85.

— Jan 14, 2008

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