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WWD 02/12/2008

Plotting Lacroix's Future: Owners Seeking Investor To Fund Brand's Growth

Christian Lacroix is embarking on a new growth phase — and looking for a strategic partner. WWD has learned that Lacroix has engaged Savigny Partners LLP to explore the possibility of a minority investor to accelerate the company's expansion.

Revealing the Market

Lingerie vendors unveil new lines to new buyers at WWDMAGIC.

— Feb 12, 2008

Currency Affairs

The high value of the euro versus the dollar puts a strain on otherwise rising sales.

— Feb 12, 2008

Print Condition

Designers still favor floral and geometric patterns on everything from maxidresses to blouses and coats.

— Feb 12, 2008

Optimistic Outlook

Manufacturers forecast growth for their businesses in 2008.

— Feb 12, 2008

Luxe Luck

Vendors are finding success at the higher end of the accessories market.

— Feb 12, 2008

Points of Emphasis

WSD companies see proper pricing and a heavy helping of prints as the keys to a successful season.

— Feb 12, 2008

Slow Going

Companies expect economic concerns to put a damper on sales.

— Feb 12, 2008

Pump Up the Volume

As the London collections got under way, designers were playing with proportions, inflating here, shrinking there - all to "Alice in Wonderland" effect.

— Feb 12, 2008

Out of Africa

For a little over a decade, chef Marcus Samuelsson has revolutionized the way New Yorkers view - and consume - Scandinavian food with his much lauded...

— Feb 12, 2008

Fear Factor

Vendors look for innovative ways to combat a shaky economy.

— Feb 12, 2008

Paint Job

Hollywood hasn't had much to party about lately, but this past weekend it made up for some lost time.

— Feb 12, 2008

IT Holding's Perna Discusses Timing of Lars Nilsson Move

Referring to the short-lived marriage between Lars Nilsson and the house of Ferre, IT Holding's Tonino Perna believes that in the case of divorce, it's...

— Feb 12, 2008

Kawakubo Teams With Speedo for Limited Edition Swim Style

Six months before the Summer Olympic Games, Speedo will unveil its fastest swimsuit ever today, Fastskin LZR Racer, with a design twist.

— Feb 12, 2008

Keeping the Faith

Manufacturers come to WWDMAGIC optimistic that they have the right products to attract buyers.

— Feb 12, 2008

Precise Plans

New Orleans retailers brace for active buying armed with new ground rules.

— Feb 12, 2008

Scene: Meat Men... Player's Club... Naughty? Nice

A look at some of Las Vegas' newest lounges and restaurants.

— Feb 12, 2008

Vuitton Gallery Offers Critical Views

A backlit sign proclaiming "Welcome to Baghdad" greets visitors at the Espace Louis Vuitton gallery here, the first indication the luxury giant isn't shy of...

— Feb 12, 2008

Plotting Lacroix's Future: Owners Seeking Investor To Fund Brand's Growth

Christian Lacroix is embarking on a new growth phase - and looking for a strategic partner.

— Feb 12, 2008

Checks, Please

Got plaid? If the fall collections are any indication, New York designers certainly do. Chief among them: Ralph Lauren.

— Feb 12, 2008

G-III Acquires Andrew Marc In $42M Deal

G-III Apparel Group Ltd. has acquired Andrew Marc, the outerwear and handbag manufacturer, from Gordon Brothers Group, for about $42 million including...

— Feb 12, 2008

Loulou de la Falaise Line Heads to HSN

Loulou de la Falaise will introduce her first collection of costume jewelry and fashion accessories on the Home Shopping Network.

— Feb 12, 2008

In Brief: Customs Ruling Challenged... Safilo Buys Two

A coalition of 97 associations and companies, including Target Corp., Neiman Marcus Group, Macy's Inc., Levi Strauss and J.C. Penney Co., sent a letter to...

— Feb 12, 2008

Kellwood Takes Sun Offer

Kellwood Co. surrendered and entered into a merger agreement with Sun Capital Securities Group LLC.

— Feb 12, 2008

Positive Signs

Though other sectors appear to be slowing, experts forecast a growth year for children's wear.

— Feb 12, 2008

Sea Change

Swimwear continues its voyage toward becoming a year-round category.

— Feb 12, 2008

MAGIC Marketplace

Las Vegas Convention Center and Las Vegas Hilton, Feb. 12-15, 2008

— Feb 12, 2008

Dior Sales Up 9% in 4th Quarter

Citing strong sales of ready-to-wear, fine jewelry and handbags, Christian Dior said fourth-quarter sales gained 9 percent at constant exchange to 216.4 million euros, or $313.4 million.

— Feb 12, 2008

Stores Cheer New Fashion Direction for Fall

Change is good. Especially when there's a new shape in fashion and it comes at a time when consumers, even those at the luxury level, are reticent to spend money in the face of a cloudy economic picture.

— Feb 12, 2008

Fashion Scoops: Hi-Ho Silver... Anya's Eden... Bronzed Brits...

Paris fashion house Azzaro and Los Angeles style guru Cameron Silver, who owns the Decades vintage boutique, are ending their four-year collaboration on amicable terms.

— Feb 12, 2008

Recession Fears Seen Impacting Paris Textile Shows

Organizers of next week's Première Vision show are trumpeting creativity and innovation to hold off the economic storm clouds, and at the Texworld show, producers believe the financial pressure on buyers could steer firms toward offerings from...

— Feb 12, 2008

Pitti Filati Mills Anticipate Slow Sales in '08

High-end yarn producers at Pitti Filati expected to face an unsettled year in the face of a possible U.S. recession, higher wool prices and euro-dollar exchange rate woes.

— Feb 12, 2008

Scoop Picks CEO, Set to Build Brand

Scoop has the visionaries - co-owners Stefani Greenfield and Uzi Ben-Abraham. Scoop has the money - an unnamed private investor.

— Feb 12, 2008

Memo Pad: Here, There, Everywhere... Controversy As Part of the Marketing Plan...

Hearst Magazines is continuing its tear into the digital world.

— Feb 12, 2008

Beauty Beat: Blanchett on SK-II

Cate Blanchett doesn't mince words, particularly when it comes to her skin.

— Feb 12, 2008

Oscars Ramp-up Goes Full Steam

With the end of the three-month-old writers' strike in sight, designers and stylists are revving up for the red carpet at the Oscars.

— Feb 12, 2008

Yellow Rat Settles Lawsuit in N.Y.

Apparel retailer Yellow Rat Bastard, which is based in New York City and controlled by Henry Ishay, has settled a $1.4 million lawsuit involving unpaid wages and employee overtime with the New York State Attorney General's office.

— Feb 12, 2008

Raffin Succeeds Marinelli at Frette

Paul Raffin has been appointed group chief executive officer of Frette Inc., succeeding Enrico Marinelli.

— Feb 12, 2008

Color Walks the Runway

The fall runway gave legwear another huge push this season, as ready-to-wear firms accessorized bare legs with some key emerging trends.

— Feb 12, 2008

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