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WWD 03/17/2008

Eau D'Invisible Man: L'Oréal Signs License To Do Margiela Scent

Given Martin Margiela's conceptual bent, one could imagine him putting out a perfume without any scent ¿ or even an empty bottle. But now L'Oréal has become the elusive Belgian designer's long-term beauty license holder and only time will tell.

In Brief: New Lacoste CEO... Talbots Targets Wagner...

Lacoste has appointed Christophe Chenut as chief executive officer, a new post, marking a reorganization of the French sportswear firm's management.

— Mar 17, 2008

American Apparel Opening in China

American Apparel Inc.'s rapid retail rollout is heading to China to coincide with the Summer Olympics in Beijing.

— Mar 17, 2008

Second Polo Flagship Coming to N.Y.

Ralph Lauren is planning to give Manhattan another big design statement next year.

— Mar 17, 2008

Claiborne Counts on Rebound After Dismal 2007

For Liz Claiborne Inc., 2007 was martyred to the higher cause of long-term growth, company executives said in a fourth-quarter and year-end conference call...

— Mar 17, 2008

Bloomingdale's Said in Talks for Mideast Partner

Bloomingdale's expansion in the Middle East may be via a franchise agreement with Al-Tayer Group, a major player in fashion retailing in the region with a...

— Mar 17, 2008

Fashion Scoops: For Rent... Finding A Lost Face... All Dolled Up...

Everyone knows of an assistant who tries too hard in the wardrobe department ¿ think, too-high heels, flashy jewelry and slightly off-trend shoes by...

— Mar 17, 2008

Gap Design Editions Returning

Gap's iconic white shirt is getting a new life this spring.

— Mar 17, 2008

Spanx Shouts Bra-llelujah With New Launch

Spanx is getting into the bra business with the launch of Bra-llelujah.

— Mar 17, 2008

It Takes Hue

For fall, designers took a cue from the season itself, with rich autumnal colors like apple red, as seen here from Tommy Hilfiger.

— Mar 17, 2008

Green Party

Green Initiative Humanitarian Fashion Show: California is ahead of the curve in all things green, and Wednesday's eco-friendly group show was no exception.

— Mar 17, 2008

California Split

L.A. runway styles ran the gamut, from demure day looks to flirty lingerie.

— Mar 17, 2008

Bags Are In at Piperlime

Piperlime.com, the year-old footwear e-commerce site owned by Gap Inc., is launching handbags today.

— Mar 17, 2008

Eau D'Invisible Man: L'Oréal Signs License To Do Margiela Scent

Given Martin Margiela's conceptual bent, one could imagine him putting out a perfume without any scent ¿ or even an empty bottle.

— Mar 17, 2008

In Love With Eva: Mendes to Be Calvin Klein Underwear's Face

Calvin Klein Underwear will kick off a worldwide advertising campaign with a sexy new face and voluptuous figure: Eva Mendes.

— Mar 17, 2008

Spring Training

People attend parties for various reasons - obligation, interest, an opportunity to be photographed and free booze chief among them.

— Mar 17, 2008

Retail Apparel Prices Drop

Women's retail apparel prices fell in February for the first time in three months, as merchants rushed to put early spring merchandise on sale and cleared out fall and winter apparel on deep discounts.

— Mar 17, 2008

Luxottica Sees Net Rise 16% in '07

Despite relatively flat fourth-quarter earnings dented by costs tied to the integration of the Oakley brand, Italy's Luxottica Group SpA managed to post record profits in 2007.

— Mar 17, 2008

Swatch Reports 22.3% Jump in Profits

Swatch Group reported record profits in 2007 and said prospects for the rest of this year remained strong as emerging markets offset financial turbulence in Europe and the U.S.

— Mar 17, 2008

Legal Briefs

Gucci America, Chloé SAS and Alfred Dunhill Ltd. won a $4.3 million judgment against Kelvin Cho, also known as Kelvin Cho Yaw Koon and Cho Yaw Koon, and a number of Web sites and companies he operates.

— Mar 17, 2008

Fourth Quarter Has Ann Taylor Seeing Red

Baby Boomer specialty chain AnnTaylor Stores Corp. on Friday said it swung into a fourth-quarter loss, hurt by costs related to its restructuring program and a weakening missy apparel sector.

— Mar 17, 2008

Atlanta Marts See No Major Damage Following Tornado

This city's trade marts and retail centers were spared major damage when a tornado ripped though the downtown district Friday night.

— Mar 17, 2008

Grayson, Hughes Set to Form New Firm

Retail consulting firm The Grayson Co. and executive search firm E.A. Hughes & Co. Inc. are forming Grayson/Hughes.

— Mar 17, 2008

Factors Not Worried by Ongoing Wall Street Jitters

With credit tightening and a possible crunch ahead, the one thing that is certain is that factors are confident they can weather the economic storm.

— Mar 17, 2008

Pressures Ahead for Regional Retail Players

The troubled economy is intensifying pressure on smaller regional department store chains such as Bon-Ton and Gottschalks, which already face challenging competition from Macy's, J.C. Penney and Wal-Mart.

— Mar 17, 2008

Beauty Beat: BPI Taps Munafo...

Beaute Prestige International USA has named Nicholas Munafo as president, succeeding Louis Desazars, who left to head Nars Cosmetics on Feb. 15.

— Mar 17, 2008

Memo Pad: Pecker's New Pact... COD's Gift to Men... Scent of a Deal...

American Media Inc. faced some disappointing news last week, regarding the ratings downgrade by Moody's.

— Mar 17, 2008

Jewelers Contend With Record Metals Prices

Fine jewelry firms, faced with record-high gold and platinum prices and a flailing U.S. economy, are starting to feel the pinch.

— Mar 17, 2008

Montblanc Writing New Chapter as Luxe Brand

Montblanc wants its iconic writing instruments to become more exclusive, as a means of accelerating its long-term evolution into a broader luxury goods brand.

— Mar 17, 2008

Mipel Draws International Crowd

Despite the strong euro and dates clashing with Paris-based Premiere Classe, Mipel organizers reported solid business and attendance propelled by international visitors.

— Mar 17, 2008

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