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WWD 2008/04/25

Gucci Brand Hits Turbulence as PPR Sales Rise in First Quarter

Gucci has hit a bump. After experiencing soaring growth over the last few years, the brand saw sales slip in the first quarter ending March 31 as a result of tough conditions in the U.S. and Europe and the impact of currency exchange.

LVMH Buys Watchmaker Hublot

LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton now has a Big Bang.

— Apr 25, 2008

Italians Defy Economic Downturn With Growth Plans

While much of the beauty world's attention was focused on the recent Cosmoprof trade fair in Bologna, Italy's main fragrance and cosmetics players were...

— Apr 25, 2008

Annick Goutal: An Expanding World

Annick Goutal Parfums is expanding its brand universe.

— Apr 25, 2008

Beauty Firms Navigate the Virtual World

Call it the online version of "She told two friends."

— Apr 25, 2008

Revlon Names Westman Global Artistic Director

Revlon Inc. has named makeup artist Gucci Westman global artistic director, a new position at the cosmetics brand.

— Apr 25, 2008

Fashion Scoops: Star Struck.. Ode To Louboutin... Family Ties...

Gucci has signed Claire Danes as the new face for its fine jewelry ad campaign that will soon be shot by Inez van Lamsweerde and Vinoodh Matadin.

— Apr 25, 2008

Marchesa Gives Back

Theatergoers en route to "Jersey Boys" did a double take Wednesday night outside the Roseland Ballroom next door, where Marchesa's name was up in lights...

— Apr 25, 2008

Memo Pad: Elle On Earth... Building Up... Blazing Trails...

Female icons long have served as the driving buzz factor for women's magazines.

— Apr 25, 2008

Gucci Brand Hits Turbulence as PPR Sales Rise in First Quarter

Gucci has hit a bump. After experiencing soaring growth over the last few years, the brand saw sales slip in the first quarter...

— Apr 25, 2008

Humane Society Turns Up Heat on Fur Labeling

The Humane Society of the U.S. filed another legal petition with the Federal Trade Commission on Thursday against several national retailers for false...

— Apr 25, 2008

Vincent Darre Gets Personal With Foray Into Furniture

Whimsical and macabre at once, Vincent DarrÃ©'s grand Left Bank apartment is decorated with skulls, vintage medical equipment and 3-D anatomy charts, set...

— Apr 25, 2008

Donna and Daughter: Bringing Urban Zen, Food to Beach

Donna Karan and her daughter, Gabby Karan DeFelice, are going into business side-by-side in Sag Harbor, N.Y.

— Apr 25, 2008

Phillip Lim Begins Japan Push With Tokyo Flagship

Phillip Lim is impressed by the craftsmanship of his new flagship here, from the hand-carved wood accents to the brass screws in the walls and the mirrored...

— Apr 25, 2008

Goin' Country

This fall, Tim McGraw will measure the strength of his draw on mass fragrance shelves.

— Apr 25, 2008

Canadian Chain Gets Eco-Savvy

For Canadian drugstore chain Pharmasave, "going green" isn't just about introducing a natural set, but changing its retail landscape to be more...

— Apr 25, 2008

Miguel Adrover's Second Act

As unlikely as it sounds, a guy walked into a bar in Majorca and signed a deal with Miguel Adrover.

— Apr 25, 2008

Bathing Ape Makes Melrose Scene

A fresh touch of cult streetwear has arrived on Melrose Avenue.

— Apr 25, 2008

In Brief: Apax-Escada Talks On?...

Speculation of renewed interest by Apax Partners in an Escada stake have started making the rounds in Germany.

— Apr 25, 2008

Dillard's Pink Twill Designed for On-the-Go Lifestyle

Dillard's Inc. said Thursday it has launched The Pink Twill, a women's sportswear line intended to meet the needs of customers' busy lifestyles.

— Apr 25, 2008

Italian Designers Right at Home at Salone del Mobile

Just how serious Italian designers are about their home collections is perhaps best expressed by Giorgio Armani's modus operandi.

— Apr 25, 2008

Kartell Packs Punch With Fashion Brands

Kartell can't get enough fashion.

— Apr 25, 2008

Missoni Says Mi Casa, Su Casa

Missoni's upcoming hotels are a reflection of Rosita Missoni's taste and personality. The designer reworked Moroso or Knoll seats with the brand's colorful patterns or selected Hans J. Wegner wood chairs for the restaurant and Eero Saarinen's famed...

— Apr 25, 2008

Inter Parfums Sales Gain 28 Percent

Fueled by the success of its youth-oriented women's scent Burberry the Beat, sales at Inter Parfums SA soared 28 percent to 73.9 million euros, or $110.7 million at average exchange, in the first quarter of 2008.

— Apr 25, 2008

Bill Brings More Transparency to Apparel Task Force

A bill signed into law by Gov. David A. Paterson on Thursday requires the state Labor Department's Special Task Force on the Apparel Industry to submit an annual report to the legislature concerning its activities to allow the Assembly and Senate to...

— Apr 25, 2008

Beauty Left to Its Own Devices

Laser technology expert Robert Grove Ph.D. has a peculiar, square-shaped bald spot on his arm.

— Apr 25, 2008

Soft & Beautiful Sets Skin Care Debut

Alberto-Culver Co. is betting that it can parlay its expertise in hair care into a success in treatment in the ethnic market by launching Soft & Beautiful Skin, which will represent a leap forward for the brand that has specialized in hair care for...

— Apr 25, 2008

Walgreens' Attention to Detail

Walgreens hopes the secret to building the luxury bath and body business is all in the details.

— Apr 25, 2008

Groupe Clarins' 1st-Qtr. Sales Rise

Groupe Clarins posted first-quarter 2008 sales of 240.1 million euros, or $359.6 million at average exchange, flat on the same prior-year period. At constant exchange, revenues rose 4.9 percent.

— Apr 25, 2008

U.S. Market Drags Down Luxottica Net

High exposure to the U.S. market hit Luxottica Group SpA in the first quarter, but the Italian eyewear giant still expects to meet its full-year targets.

— Apr 25, 2008

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