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WWD 2008/03/20

Guess Does It Again: Brand's Profits Soar, Retail Rollout Ahead

Turmoil in the financial markets, the weak dollar, rising unemployment, soaring gas prices and sagging consumer confidence aside, there are a few brands out there still expanding aggressively — and Guess Inc. is one of them.

Meeting the Challenge

The economy, the credit markets and the courts may all be hurdles, but it appears nothing, including a tornado, can stop development in Atlanta.

— Mar 20, 2008

Acne Jeans Cuts Ribbon on Two Continents

Acne Jeans is storming two fashion capitals at once.

— Mar 20, 2008

Milly Scouting a Manhattan Location

Michelle Smith's colorful, print-driven line Milly is looking to open a New York flagship within a year.

— Mar 20, 2008

Guess Does It Again: Brand's Profits Soar, Retail Rollout Ahead

Turmoil in the financial markets, the weak dollar, rising unemployment, soaring gas prices and sagging consumer confidence aside, there are a few brands out...

— Mar 20, 2008

April 77 Opens Paris Flagship

The French fashion and record label April 77 has a new gig, spinning out its first flagship in the heart of the Marais district here.

— Mar 20, 2008

For The Boys

AmericasMart's Premiere show is blooming with new contemporary product, much of it for men.

— Mar 20, 2008

New Lines

The latest resources to hit AmericasMart.

— Mar 20, 2008

Retailers Adjust Fall Plans

Faced with a difficult economy, erratic weather and reluctant customers, Southeast buyers are playing it safe. While retailers expect core lines to lead...

— Mar 20, 2008

Coming Home

Two contemporary lines return to their Southern roots.

— Mar 20, 2008

They Are Wearing

Spring weather in Atlanta is hit or miss, but the fashion in Virginia-Highland was on point last week.

— Mar 20, 2008

Change of Course

Usually, the story goes that the small-town kid moves to the big city to find his dreams and fortune. But for David Gore and Seth Kloss, the direction was...

— Mar 20, 2008

Benetton Sets Share-Repurchase Plan

Benetton Group SpA said Wednesday it would propose to buy back up to 10 percent of its share capital at its annual meeting next month.

— Mar 20, 2008

Charming Shoppes Posts 4th-Qtr. Loss

Restructuring charges and price promotions drove Charming Shoppes Inc. into the red in the fourth quarter.

— Mar 20, 2008

Fashion Scoops: Jewels... Peaches for PPQ... Newborns...

With a reported net worth of $600 to $800 million, romance novel writer Danielle Steel has to find other things to do with her cash besides couture.

— Mar 20, 2008

Part-Time Louvre

Art lovers looking for an alternative to a pricy Parisian trip now can view some of the same masterpieces at "Louvre Atlanta."

— Mar 20, 2008

Southern Delights: The New Taste of Atlanta

Thanks to a cultural and business revival, Downtown is upping its culinary quotient. Here are two new eateries, both within walking distance of AmericasMart.

— Mar 20, 2008

Applause for Paris

The top 20 most-viewed Paris fall collections on Style.com.

— Mar 20, 2008

Lean Machine

Long, lean leggings get an update this fall with edgy touches like exposed zippers, shirring and tie-dye prints. Here, DKNY Jeans' polyester jacket and Sass & Bide's cotton blouse and coated Lycra and nylon leggings. Miss Sixty belt; Tashkent by...

— Mar 20, 2008

Macy's Campaign Packs Celeb Punch

Macy's spring TV campaign launches Sunday featuring Mariah Carey, Carlos Santana and Gabriel Aubry in the celebrity cast, along with the feuding Martha Stewart and Donald Trump.

— Mar 20, 2008

Clarins in Deal With Swarovski

Groupe Clarins said Wednesday it has added Swarovski to its portfolio of beauty licenses.

— Mar 20, 2008

Nike Net Leaps 32 Percent

Growth across all regions led Nike Inc. to a 32 percent jump in third-quarter earnings.

— Mar 20, 2008

Class Action Status Sought in Sterling Suit

Lawyers for a group of 15 current and former female employees are seeking class action status for a suit against Sterling Jewelers Inc., which charges the...

— Mar 20, 2008

High School of Fashion Industries Honoring Finley

Fashion Calendar creator Ruth Finley will be honored by the High School of Fashion Industries here on May 21.

— Mar 20, 2008

Window Dresser

"This is going to be my Facebook profile photo," cried 22-year-old Blair Verhoef as she snapped a shot of Donatella Versace posing in Barneys New York's...

— Mar 20, 2008

Dirty Sexy Money

Gamine French actress and 'Amelie' star Audrey Tautou will reveal her more conniving side when her new film, "Priceless," opens in the U.S. March 28.

— Mar 20, 2008

Banana Republic's London Opening

Banana Republic opens here today in what will be a litmus test for further expansion of the Gap Inc.-owned brand across Europe.

— Mar 20, 2008

Highland Fling

We're not used to this," moans Scott Paterson, singer-guitarist of the Glaswegian post-punk band Sons and Daughters.

— Mar 20, 2008

Memo Pad: Tears and Laughter... Screen Siren... Makeover...

It was high noon Wednesday and time for that annual ritual: the announcement of the American Society of Magazine Editors' National Magazine Award finalists...

— Mar 20, 2008

In Brief: Proxy Fight At Dillard's... Tarrant Settling Up... Vuitton Move...

Barington Capital Group on Wednesday said it notified Dillard's Inc. that it will nominate four people for election to the retailer's 12-member board....

— Mar 20, 2008

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