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WWD 2008/02/04

WWD 2008/02/04

Remember Recessions? Industry Vets Prescribe Ways to Cope With Blahs

As New York Fashion Week kicks into high gear, everyone from the designers in their ateliers to the retail executives in the front row and perhaps even the models on the runways has one word on their minds beginning with the letter "r."

Prep School

From Cetaphil to cyanide capsules, the fashion flock gets creative when it comes to contending with the hustle and bustle of collections.
— Feb 4, 2008

Adam Lippes to Do Line for Mango

Adam Lippes is adding some Spanish flair as the contemporary designer has signed an agreement to do a collection for Barcelona-based retailer Mango.
— Feb 4, 2008

Retail Shares Rally, Comps on Tap

Retail shares posted gains last week after the Federal Reserve slashed interest rates and the sector was upgraded by analysts.
— Feb 4, 2008

Findings: Jewel Box... Basso's Bags... Turkey Bait...

Catherine Malandrino will launch her first jewelry collection today at her fall show.
— Feb 4, 2008

Sevigny Takes on Samsonite's Black Label

Samsonite has tapped another fashion star to represent the brand's latest extension in its premier Black Label series.
— Feb 4, 2008

Bulgari Profit Goal in Sight

Bulgari SpA said Thursday it would likely reach its double-digit profit target for 2007, after beating full-year revenue forecasts.
— Feb 4, 2008

Claiborne Sells Prana Back to Founders

Thirteen down, three to go. Liz Claiborne Inc. has sold active brand Prana for $36.5 million, plus as much as $4 million more based on 2008 performance.
— Feb 4, 2008

Industry Weighs Icahn Motive for Penney's Stake

What are Carl Icahn's intentions for J.C. Penney?
— Feb 4, 2008

Getting a Handle on Louboutin

Christian Louboutin is outfitting his business with a new platform of controlled growth.
— Feb 4, 2008

In Brief: Lane Bryant Honors Victims

Lane Bryant's greater-Chicago area stores were closed on Sunday in mourning for the five people who were shot and killed at the retailer's Tinley Park,...
— Feb 4, 2008

More From the Shows: Twinkle by Wenlan... Lela Rose...

Wenlan Chia stayed true to her penchant for tossing textured knits over light fabrics like silk georgette, while adding signature whimsical touches, such as...
— Feb 4, 2008

Kentshire's Generational Play

For Carrie Imberman, jewelry is a family affair. Imberman, the granddaughter of Kentshire founder Benson Imberman, worked in costume design, styling and...
— Feb 4, 2008

Memo Pad: Ouch, It Hurts... Holy Smokes...

Magazine publishers are already feeling the pinch from fears of a recession ¿ and many observers expect things to get worse before they get better.
— Feb 4, 2008

CFDA, GQ Celebrate New Men's Designers

Though most of the attention during New York Fashion Week is paid to women's wear, the Council of Fashion Designers of America and GQ celebrated men's...
— Feb 4, 2008

Miu Miu Takes Macau

The seas were choppy and chilly winds were blowing as guests boarded the chartered ferry from Hong Kong, but no one seemed to mind the weather when they...
— Feb 4, 2008

Analysts Link Asia, Mideast To Luxe Growth

Amid doom and gloom aplenty, the luxury goods sector got a blast of good news from investment firm HSBC, whose analysts contend that robust demand from...
— Feb 4, 2008

Remember Recessions? Industry Vets Prescribe Ways to Cope With Blahs

s New York Fashion Week kicks into high gear, everyone has one word on their minds beginning with the letter "r" - and it isn't the color red, it's recession.
— Feb 4, 2008

Camuto Group Buys 50 Percent Stake in Sanctuary Clothing

The Camuto Group clearly is interested in contemporary fashion as it has just made its second acquisition in the category.
— Feb 4, 2008

Beauty Beat: Global Reach Helps Lauder Post Gains

The Estée Lauder Cos. Inc.'s global sprawl helped shield the beauty firm - which reported a 7.7 percent increase in second-quarter profits Friday -...
— Feb 4, 2008

More From the Shows... Grad It Up

Inspired by haberdashery, Wayne D. Lee's collection contained excellent well-tailored pieces with a modern twist that made everything decidedly feminine.
— Feb 4, 2008

It's a Muse Thing

From photographer Lee Miller to Alpine maidens, downtown girls to a perfect circle, and even "fabulosity" - anything and everything got designers' creative...
— Feb 4, 2008

Invista Lifts Lingerie at Lycra Bra-sserie

Invista Inc. is supporting lingerie with an aggressive multi-million dollar advertising and marketing campaign for Lycra spandex in Paris and New York.
— Feb 4, 2008

China Storm, U.S. Economy Cloud Outlook

As retailers and vendors fill the showrooms of Seventh Avenue and the tents at Bryant Park with eyes on finding the best fall fashions, they'll also be...
— Feb 4, 2008

Fashion Scoops: White Mischief... Super Sunday... Fashion Trenches...

When French President Nicolas Sarkozy wed Carla Bruni in Paris on Saturday, there was little fanfare, but plenty of fashion elements.
— Feb 4, 2008

Double Act

Sophistication and schoolgirl chic shared the stage this season when edgy elegance met glammed-up grunge.
— Feb 4, 2008

Two Sides of Yamamoto Hit Meatpacking District

Two sides of Yohji Yamamoto were revealed in the Meatpacking District over the weekend when a signature store bowed at 1 Gansevoort Street and a Y-3 unit...
— Feb 4, 2008

Crow Seeks Right Note for Denim

With a new album out Tuesday and her first apparel line slated to hit the sales floor in late June, 2008 promises to be a busy year for Sheryl Crow.
— Feb 4, 2008

NRDC to Acquire Fortunoff

NRDC Equity Partners, the parent of Lord & Taylor and Creative Design Studio, has entered into an agreement to purchase Fortunoff for $110 million.
— Feb 4, 2008

Eclectic Glamour

That's what Donna Karan dubbed her DKNY collection for fall 2008. She offered luxurious leathers, shearlings and chunky knits layered over bow blouses...
— Feb 4, 2008

Industry Payrolls Trimmed in Jan.

The fashion industry, jittery about the faltering economy, cut payrolls across the manufacturing and retail sectors last month as the overall employment...
— Feb 4, 2008

DBA Apparel Buys Lovable, Celebrity

DBA Apparel has acquired the apparel-related trademarks of Lovable and Celebrity from Lovable World Trading Co.
— Feb 4, 2008

Intimacy Expands Its Fit Philosophy

Susan Nethero, founder of Intimacy lingerie stores, was fussing about making sure the women milling around her newest shop for breakfast were served quiche,...
— Feb 4, 2008

Hanesbrands Income Leaps 109.3% in Qtr.

Hanesbrands Inc. topped off a difficult year with a strong fourth quarter led by its Champion brand, which has posted double-digit sales growth for three...
— Feb 4, 2008

Deborah Marquit's Fantasy Lingerie Land

A combination of lingerie in bright neon colors, an updated e-commerce Web site, a fairy tale-inspired boutique and a celebrity following that includes...
— Feb 4, 2008

Wild Things

It's a jungle out there, as designers show sexy or playful shapes in a range of animal prints with unexpected splashes of color.
— Feb 4, 2008

Wine Country

Lingerie designers are serving up plenty of fine burgundies for fall. The newest crop is full of charming, slender shapes in romantic laces and satins.
— Feb 4, 2008

Manning Adds Diamonds With Precious Fusion

Like many designers, Melissa Joy Manning has been creating wares since she was a child.
— Feb 4, 2008

Fashion Scoops: The Bigger Picture... Pulverized... Picture This...

The Super Bowl isn't the only American event conflicting with New York Fashion Week...
— Feb 4, 2008

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