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WWD 05/12/2008

Valentino Goes Voom: Brand to Double Sales, Open 35 Stores by 2013

There may be a global economic slowdown, but Valentino is stepping up the pace of its expansion. Stefano Sassi, chairman and chief executive, remains bullish about the mid- to long-term growth, where he hopes to double sales of the next five years.

In Brief: DKI Inks Komar Deal

Donna Karan International has signed a licensing deal with The Komar Co. to design, manufacture and distribute sleepwear, robes and loungewear bearing the...

— May 12, 2008

Galliano on Campus and the Runway in U.S.

John Galliano is coming to America - and with eyes wide open.

— May 12, 2008

Mendelson to Head Ellen Tracy

Apparel veteran Mark Mendelson, who most recently headed AnnTaylor Stores Corp.'s new concept division, has been named president of Ellen Tracy LLC, a...

— May 12, 2008

Memo Pad: Don't Mess With Uma... The Future Is Now, And Then...

Could Uma Thurman be headed back to court? The actress on Friday filed a $15 million lawsuit in federal court in Manhattan against Lancome for allegedly...

— May 12, 2008

Calvin Klein Bulks Up Collection Business

Construction is under way on the 12th-floor executive offices of Calvin Klein Inc.'s West 39th Street headquarters here with minimalist spaces being...

— May 12, 2008

Romance Novel

There's plenty to say about the flirty, sweet side of spring sleepwear.

— May 12, 2008

Natori Web Site Off to Strong Start

Several key items are selling well on the natori.com Web site that launched April 24.

— May 12, 2008

Dillard Outlines Lingerie Strategy in Tough Market

William T. Dillard 3rd implored innerwear executives last week to stay the course with three fundamentals to survive a troubled economy: "product,...

— May 12, 2008

Homecoming for Mendes at Calvin Klein

Eva Mendes, who is featured in the new Calvin Klein Underwear advertising campaign, is no newcomer to the iconic brand.

— May 12, 2008

Findings: Door-To-Door... A Leg Up... Quick Silver...

Lia Sophia, one of the largest sellers of jewelry through direct sales, is launching West End Two today, part of its Red Carpet Collection...

— May 12, 2008

Fiona Kotur's Line Grows in Size, Scope

Kotur, a Hong Kong-based handbag brand that has doubled sales each year since launching in 2006, is expanding distribution into Asia and the Middle East and...

— May 12, 2008

A Matter of Price

Vendors at the Accessorie Circuit and AccessoriesTheShow exhibitions here last week had a strategy for the weakened U.S. economy â¿¿ keep it cheap and chic.

— May 12, 2008

FABB Ball Goes Green

Industry insiders donned baubles and black ties Thursday night for the Fashion Accessories Benefit Ball at Pier 60 here.

— May 12, 2008

All Access

The Accessorie Circuit, with its wall-to-wall bounty of bags and baubles, can be a little overwhelming.

— May 12, 2008

Aeropostale Goes The Value Route

Aeropostale Inc. is stressing value in a sluggish economy, and consumers seem to be getting the message.

— May 12, 2008

Connecticut Dems Push State 401(k)

Majority Democrats in Connecticut's Senate proposed a bill to establish a universal 401(k) savings plan for the state's small businesses, which would enable...

— May 12, 2008

Valentino Goes Voom: Brand to Double Sales, Open 35 Stores by 2013

There may be a global economic slowdown, but Valentino is stepping up the pace of its expansion.

— May 12, 2008

A&F, American Eagle Execs See Pay Cuts

Top executives at Abercrombie & Fitch Co. and American Eagle Outfitters Inc. took major pay cuts in 2007, according to U.S. Securities and Exchange...

— May 12, 2008

Bloomingdale's Discontinuing Catalogue

The Bloomingdale's By Mail catalogue will be discontinued early next year, and the chain will accelerate enhancements to its Web site.

— May 12, 2008

Fashion Scoops: Hopper, Skip and a Jump... Special Guest... Home Again...

Actor and director Dennis Hopper completed a new short film in coordination with Italian accessories brand Tod's on Friday.

— May 12, 2008

Industry Imports Fall in March

Apparel and textile imports dropped sharply in March while the U.S. trade deficit narrowed, an indicator of the severe slowdown in the economy.

— May 12, 2008

Hermes Fetes New Scent, Charity: Water...

Hermes held a luncheon atop the Gramercy Park Hotel in Manhattan Thursday to mark the U.S. launch of the house's newest scent, Un Jardin Apres La Mousson,...

— May 12, 2008

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