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WWD 2008/01/18

No End to the Excess: Couture Houses Say The Party Plan Is On

Never mind mounting economic woes: The possibility of rain soaking clients' heels ranks as a bigger worry than recession as couture houses here get ready for another high-fashion week.

Barneys on the Strip: Whimsy and More

Barneys New York arrived here Thursday with its usual style and wit and another trait not commonly associated with the retailer - flamboyance.

— Jan 21, 2008

No End to the Excess: Couture Houses Say The Party Plan Is On

Never mind mounting economic woes: The possibility of rain soaking clients' heels ranks as a bigger worry than recession.

— Jan 18, 2008

Gems of Enchantment

Don't expect Boucheron, the jewelry house owned by France's PPR, to dwell on its storied past next week when it kicks off festivities to mark its 150th...

— Jan 18, 2008

Pharrell Williams to Unveil Louis Vuitton Jewelry Line

Get Pharrell Williams talking about fine jewelry and he's as clear and emphatic on the subject as the giant diamond solitaire ring on his finger - "D...

— Jan 18, 2008

In Brief: Gap CFO... Bullish on Lululemon... Kellwood Offer...

Gap Inc. promoted Sabrina Simmons to chief financial officer on Thursday. Simmons, 44, previously served as the company's executive vice president of...

— Jan 18, 2008

St. John Picks Sharp as Design Chief

St. John on Thursday named George Sharp as executive vice president of design, a new post. The appointment came a day after Sharp resigned as vice president...

— Jan 18, 2008

Retail Slips Amid Latest Market Plunge

Despite soothing words from Federal Reserve chairman Ben Bernanke on Thursday, who said he supported an economic stimulus package, investors remained wary...

— Jan 18, 2008

Guerlain's Eye Opener: Le 2

Guerlain is eyeing a supercharged color cosmetics business in the U.S. with the launch of a high-tech mascara in March.

— Jan 18, 2008

Tom of Finland Scent: ID Mandatory

Carded at the fragrance bar?

— Jan 18, 2008

Men's Scent a Building Block for Versace

Donatella Versace is ready to unleash her signature Versace man.

— Jan 18, 2008

Susan Akkad Named To New Lauder Post

The Estée Lauder Cos. Inc. said Thursday that it has named Susan Akkad senior vice president of corporate marketing, diversity, a new post.

— Jan 18, 2008

Lancôme's Latest Faces: Juliette Binoche and Laura Morante

Lancôme is showing its many faces.

— Jan 18, 2008

Eye Contact

Guerlain is aiming to boost its U.S. color cosmetics business with Le 2 de Guerlain, a $35 mascara it will launch here in March and globally in April. The...

— Jan 18, 2008

Kérastase Line Aims to Repair Highlighted Hair

Kérastase is addressing dry, damaged, color-treated and highlighted hair in a new three-item line, Reflection Chroma Riche.

— Jan 18, 2008

HSN Launches Plastic Surgeon Collection

A Southern New Jersey-based plastic surgeon is hoping to appeal to those looking for an alternative to, well, plastic surgery.

— Jan 18, 2008

Borghese Partners With Del for Mass Items

With origins tracing back to Italian aristocracy, prestige brand Borghese is entering the mass market with the introduction of its first hand, foot and nail...

— Jan 18, 2008

SNIPPETS: Inter Parfums Move... Bendels Bash... Ineke Deal...

Inter Parfums Inc. has named Andy Clarke president of the specialty retail division of Inter Parfums USA LLC, which encompasses the firm's Gap, Banana...

— Jan 18, 2008

Salon Selectives Reenters Mass Stores

Getting a second chance in the hair care aisle is de rigueur among the mass set.

— Jan 18, 2008

Memo Pad: Sharp Words... Shutter Fly... Close, But No Cigar...

Don't mess with Anna Wintour. A lesson learned by many in fashion, but obviously not by Sen. Hillary Clinton or her advisers.

— Jan 18, 2008

Chanel Teams With Audemars Piguet for Watch

Chanel is adding a new component to its watch offering.

— Jan 18, 2008

Saks' Off 5th in Growth Mode

Expansion is back on at Off 5th.

— Jan 18, 2008

Tiffany Adds Two Japan Boutiques

Tiffany & Co. said Thursday that it is expanding in Japan with boutiques in Tokyo's Matsuzakaya Ginza and Fukuoka's Hakata Daimaru department stores opening on March 1.

— Jan 18, 2008

Prada Denies Report on IPO Date

Prada SpA denied a newspaper report Thursday that it had set a date for its proposed initial public offering.

— Jan 18, 2008

American Eagle Launching Children's Concept 77kids

There's a new kid at American Eagle Outfitters Inc.

— Jan 18, 2008

Accessories Counterfeiters Nabbed

Three defendants were indicted and arrested this week for importing more than 300,000 counterfeit luxury handbags and wallets with an estimated value of $100 million.

— Jan 18, 2008

Fashion Scoops: Simon Says... Fur Flying?... Mini-Me...

British actor Simon Woods, known for his roles in "Pride & Prejudice" and "Rome," may have looked great modeling Yves Saint Laurent's fall men's wear in a film designer Stefano Pilati presented to the press in Paris Wednesday night.

— Jan 18, 2008

Yamamoto's Coming Soon Is Here

Coming Soon - Yohji Yamamoto's most casual and affordable offering yet - has arrived.

— Jan 18, 2008

Bumble and bumble Aims to Take Hold of Styling

Bumble and bumble is going back to its styling roots with the launch of Spray de Mode, a quick-drying styling spray designed to be strong enough to hold updos but flexible enough to shape.

— Jan 18, 2008

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