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WWD 04/14/2008

Fast Times in Watches: Firms See Boom for Uber-Luxury Styles

The high-end Swiss watch industry seems to be isolated from the economic storm. While the weak dollar is putting pressure on prices and consumer spending, the U.S. market has continued to deliver solid growth, particularly in high-price echelons.

VS, Phat Fashions in Copyright Dispute

Is Victoria's Secret's Pink too Phat?

— Apr 14, 2008

Where the M&A Money Is

Spring is the time when shorter skirts and warmer temperatures can induce amorous impulses - and so it is in the business of fashion, where players on...

— Apr 14, 2008

Cash Out, Keep Control With Tax Benefits

Apparel firms searching for liquidity might want to consider transferring a portion of company ownership to an employee stock-ownership plan.

— Apr 14, 2008

Fashion Delivers Charity Names Six to Its Board

The Fashion Delivers Charitable Foundation Inc. has named six industry representatives to its board.

— Apr 14, 2008

Fast Times in Watches: Firms See Boom for Uber-Luxury Styles

The high-end Swiss watch industry seems to be isolated from the economic storm.

— Apr 14, 2008

Across the Universe

Apparently, it is never too late to celebrate a store's opening ¿ even if it occurred months ago.

— Apr 14, 2008

Rick Bodwicz, 45

"He was just the most wonderful man," said de la Renta. "We all loved him. He was a hard worker, and was so unbelievably kind to everyone. This is such a...

— Apr 14, 2008

CIT Group Leads Financing In $250M Credit Line to G-III

CIT Group Inc. said last week it led the financing to establish a $250 million revolving credit line for G-III Apparel Group Ltd.

— Apr 14, 2008

With No Bottom Seen in Housing, Market Recovery Delayed

Tracking the performances of the S&P 500 and the S&P Retail indices in the last two recessions indicated when the market upturn began in hindsight...

— Apr 14, 2008

Downtown Los Angeles Still Evolving

For over 40 years, Los Angeles, Calif.-based Major Properties has handled and brokered retail real estate deals in and around downtown Los Angeles and Hollywood.

— Apr 14, 2008

Former Hampshire Group CEO's Response Sought in Fraud Case

Ludwig Kuttner, who was the chairman and chief executive officer of Hampshire Group Ltd., has at least two more weeks to file an answer responding to a lawsuit filed against him last month by his former employer.

— Apr 14, 2008

Australian Fashion Week Sets Minimum Model Age

Australian Fashion Week organizer IMG Fashion Asia Pacific said Friday that it will ban models who are under 16 years old.

— Apr 14, 2008

Long Island Husband and Wife Facing Counterfeiting Charges

A husband and wife face felony charges of trademark counterfeiting after a raid of a Farmingdale, N.Y., warehouse on Long Island...

— Apr 14, 2008

Memo Pad: Auf Wiedersehen... Now He Can Satire The Rich...

One day you're in, the next day you're out - Elle fashion director Nina Garcia apparently is taking those very words coined on "Project Runway" to heart.

— Apr 14, 2008

China and Vietnam Apparel Imports Gain

Amid a growing overall trade deficit, China's apparel imports to the U.S. increased 4.7 percent in February compared with a year ago, reversing two months of declines.

— Apr 14, 2008

Esmerian Tries to Stop Auction of Jewelry Lot

The jewelry sale set for Tuesday at Christie's in New York has the potential to be the auction house's most profitable ever - that is, if the sale takes place.

— Apr 14, 2008

Modern Makeover for Fred Flagship

Fred, the LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton-owned jewelry house, is out to modernize the category's shopping experience.

— Apr 14, 2008

Georg Jensen Broadens Its Reach

Ulrik Garde Due, Georg Jensen's newly appointed chief executive, believes there's a lot more to the Danish brand than its signature silver bangles and bracelet watches.

— Apr 14, 2008

Here Comes the Marchesa Bride

Marchesa gowns, which have graced plenty of red carpets, will soon be making their way down wedding aisles, as well.

— Apr 14, 2008

Lancome Taps Serge Jureidini for U.S. President Post...

Serge Jureidini has been named president of Lancôme in the U.S.

— Apr 14, 2008

French Firms Turn From Supermarkets to Specialty Stores

French women, accustomed to purchasing their lingerie in the supermarket aisle, France's top sales channel for innerwear, are turning to more intimate retail environments.

— Apr 14, 2008

Fashion Scoops: Cannes' Grand Dame... Love At Lord & Taylor... If The Shoe Fits...

Jeanne Moreau may forever be remembered in her role as the youthful, free-spirited heroine of François Truffaut's "Jules et Jim," but a glitzy bash feting a vintage 60 years in the business for the veteran actress looks set to be one of the...

— Apr 14, 2008

In Trying Times, Costume Jewelry Back in Vogue

COSTUME JEWELRY IS HAVING A SHINING MOMENT.

— Apr 14, 2008

Arts-and-Crafts Hour

With their eye-popping colors and vintage vibe, the latest costume jewelry offerings look as if they could have been plucked from a neighborhood street fair. Here, Subversive Jewelry's vintage pearl, Austrian crystal and brass rings and stone bead and...

— Apr 14, 2008

Cardin Talks People and Passions

Oddly enough, Pierre Cardin found himself sitting last week at the same East 57th Street address where he had a New York office and apartment more than 50 years ago.

— Apr 14, 2008

SCAD Seeing Stars in New York

Pierre Cardin was hands down the shining star at the Savannah College of Art and Design's Etoile awards ceremony at the Cultural Services of the French Embassy.

— Apr 14, 2008

Oscar Designing Bush Wedding Gown

First Daughter Jenna Bush is not expected at Oscar de la Renta's bridal fashion show today, and for good reason...

— Apr 14, 2008

Decision for June Prada IPO Nears

The clock is ticking on Prada SpA's initial public offering.

— Apr 14, 2008

Arnault Ups Stake in Carrefour

Bernard Arnault has upped his stake in French retailer Carrefour.

— Apr 14, 2008

In Brief: From Sylvie Celine To Bodhi... Green Selling BHS?

Celine SA, the LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton-owned fashion firm, has reached an agreement with Jen USA for the changing of Jen USA's Sylvie Celine handbag line to BODHI.

— Apr 14, 2008

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