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WWD 2008/01/31

WWD 2008/01/31

On and Off the Mark: Wal-Mart Finding Way With Target in Sights

For years, Wal-Mart struggled to find the right apparel formula as its competitor, Target, solidified its reputation as the go-to discounter for affordable style.

Horse Play

Frida Giannini is taking Gucci on an edgy ride for pre-fall, delivering a sporty collection full of linear shapes and soft textures. The mood of the...
— Jan 31, 2008

In Brief: Arcandor Net Falls... Selective Eyewear Taps President... Gant Suspended...

In its short 2007 financial year, spanning the first nine months of 2007, taxes and write-offs for divisions it no longer owns drastically reduced net...
— Jan 31, 2008

Fashion Scoops: Cinematic Moment... Pack It Up, Pack It In... On the 'Net...

In fashion, everything can change with a single encounter. Take Yigal Azrouël, for instance. The designer was introduced to budding director Chiara Clemente...
— Jan 31, 2008

Bell Du Jour

As she hops out of her Mini Cooper, with her Staffordshire bull terrier Margaret trailing at her heels, Lake Bell looks like a modern-day Audrey Hepburn...
— Jan 31, 2008

Value of Seized Goods Up 27%

The domestic value of counterfeit goods seized when passing through U.S. ports increased 27 percent last year, to $200 million.
— Jan 31, 2008

Coach to Open First Russian Unit in April

Coach is off to Russia. The $2.9 billion American accessories firm revealed plans to enter the Russian market and open at least 15 stores within the next...
— Jan 31, 2008

Rate Cut Does Little to Calm Investors

Wall Street lost midday gains Wednesday, as investors worried that a half-point cut in interest rates would not be enough to fix an economic downturn.
— Jan 31, 2008

Flower Lane

Summer dresses strike a floral pose, from a sexy tropical-leaf motif to a playful fruit-and-flower print. These flirty junior looks will keep pretty young...
— Jan 31, 2008

Girbaud Aiming High With Legend

Marithe & François Girbaud believes denim's place in fashion is the stuff of legend. So for fall, the firm will launch a high-end denim collection called...
— Jan 31, 2008

Shopping With Shopbop

When Erin Crandall landed a job at a little shop near her college in Madison, Wis., she was stoked.
— Jan 31, 2008

Brands Look to Broaden Base at Bread & Butter

Denim brands are hungry for a bigger slice of the apparel pie.
— Jan 31, 2008

Adidas Ups Fashion Week Presence

Adidas will fete its sports style division during New York Fashion Week with a series of events, including the Y-3 show.
— Jan 31, 2008

Italian Industry Looks for Ways To Capitalize on China Market

An agreement aimed at improving relations between Italy and China was signed here Wednesday and marked a significant change of attitude within the nation's...
— Jan 31, 2008

On and Off the Mark: Wal-Mart Finding Way With Target in Sights

Is Target losing its cool and Wal-Mart finding its way at last?
— Jan 31, 2008

Ann Taylor, Eddie Bauer Trim Staff

Specialty retailers AnnTaylor Stores Corp. and Eddie Bauer Holdings Inc., announced restructuring programs on Wednesday in an effort to bolster sales and...
— Jan 31, 2008

Fashion Week Detour

Jangling nerves? Not for Liz McClean â¿¿ her sanguine approach can be chalked up to creative collaboration.
— Jan 31, 2008

Terri Eagle Departs John Hardy

John Hardy USA president and chief executive officer Terri Eagle has stepped down, a move that has been anticipated by industry insiders.
— Jan 31, 2008

Dereon Enters Intimates, Legwear

Beyonce and Tina Knowles have just signed two new licensing agreements for intimate apparel and legwear for their young contemporary brand, Dereon.
— Jan 31, 2008

Mellon Ball

It's unclear whether Matthew Mellon's 44th birthday dinner in New York Monday night was for business or pleasure.
— Jan 31, 2008

Beauty Beat: IFF Profits Slip in Qtr.... Coco Ribbon Enters Beauty

Fragrance supplier International Flavors & Fragrances said Wednesday that fourth-quarter profits slipped 1.6 percent on higher interest expenses
— Jan 31, 2008

Esprit Reports 37% Rise in Earnings

Hong Kong-based apparel retailer Esprit Holdings Ltd. on Wednesday posted a 37 percent jump in earnings in the half and said it is considering possible...
— Jan 31, 2008

Footwear Sales Cited as Boost for Tod's

Italian luxury group Tod's SpA on Wednesday posted double-digit revenue growth in 2007 despite a slowdown in retail sales and the underperformance of...
— Jan 31, 2008

Fortunoff Said Exploring Reorganization

Jewelry and home furnishings retailer Fortunoff has stopped paying its bills in recent weeks and could be considering Chapter 11 bankruptcy court protection...
— Jan 31, 2008

Josie's Natorious Rtw

Glamour, easy separates, color and luxe fabrics are the hallmarks of Josie Natori's first full ready-to-wear collection, Natorious.
— Jan 31, 2008

Bendet's Business, Resume Still Growing

For some, keeping up with Stacey Bendet could be a little rough.
— Jan 31, 2008

Bebe Teams With Subkoff

Bebe and Tara Subkoff are hooking up.
— Jan 31, 2008

Elkann to Launch Care Label at amfAR Event

Lapo Elkann has found a high-wattage launch board for the debut of the Care Label denim brand - the amfAR gala tonight at Cipriani 42nd Street in New York.
— Jan 31, 2008

Danish Fashion Institute Weighs In on Models

The Danes are the latest to come to the rescue of too-skinny models - albeit about two years after everyone else.
— Jan 31, 2008

Memo Pad: Honoring Tina and Jack... Now They'll Get to Sign Autographs...

Tina Brown hasn't worked in magazines since the folding of Talk in 2002...
— Jan 31, 2008

Renovated Rykiel Flagship Captures Firm's New Spirit

Sonia Rykiel is kicking off its 40th anniversary year today by inaugurating its renovated flagship on the Boulevard Saint-Germain here, the creative soul of...
— Jan 31, 2008

A Season of Change

The top 10 Pantone colors chosen by New York designers for fall 2008.
— Jan 31, 2008

Max Azria Set for Beauty Redux

Max Azria is jumping into beauty - and more. The chairman, ceo and designer of BCBG Max Azria Group said his $2 billion company based here is preparing to...
— Jan 31, 2008

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