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WWD 2008/06/12

A New Look for Jones: Vendor Buys 50% Stake In Rachel Roy Company

Jones Apparel Group has acquired a 50 percent stake in Rachel Roy, giving the apparel giant a long-desired entry into the high-end contemporary market.

Memo Pad: Churchward Departs... Two Are Better Than One...

Vogue's longtime design director Charles Churchward is leaving the magazine after 13 years.

— Jun 12, 2008

Charleston: A Magnet for Retail Development

Keep a close watch on retail and residential development in Charleston, S.C. But don't blink — it may spurt ahead even faster.

— Jun 12, 2008

Charleston: Scene

From trendy finds to rare African coffees, Charleston offers shoppers treats they don't find elsewhere.

— Jun 12, 2008

Charleston: Vital Stats

City of Charleston population... Charleston metro area population... South Carolina population...

— Jun 12, 2008

PV's Denim Show Grows in Second Edition

Attracting brands from Marc Jacobs to Diesel to H&M, the second edition of Denim by Première Vision here confirmed its status as a European denim...

— Jun 12, 2008

Eye: Display Cases

A little heat and a flash thunderstorm weren't enough to keep New Yorkers from marking the Museum of Modern Art's 40th annual Party in the Garden on Tuesday...

— Jun 12, 2008

Target Expands Go International Strategy

Isaac Mizrahi will soon be history at Target, and the Minneapolis-based retailer is moving on.

— Jun 12, 2008

Polo Ralph Lauren Taps Julie Berman

Polo Ralph Lauren Corp. is strengthening its communications efforts, tapping Julie Berman as senior vice president of corporate communications.

— Jun 12, 2008

Lanvin Owner Said Looking for Investor

Speculation is mounting in Europe that Lanvin owner Shaw-Lan Wang is seeking a minority investor.

— Jun 12, 2008

The New Faces of St. John

Kelly Gray isn't striking a signature pose with an entourage of scantily clad men, but she is back working on St. John ads - as a creative force.

— Jun 12, 2008

In Brief: Claire's Tough Quarter... CITA Ruling

Lower sales and almost $49 million in interest expense dropped Claire's Stores Inc. to a $35.6 million loss in the first quarter.

— Jun 12, 2008

Fashion Scoops: Artful Characters... A Belgian Touch

Half of Marco Perego's paintings, featuring demonized Disney characters for his first Parisian show dubbed "The Vivian Boys," found new owners Tuesday night.

— Jun 12, 2008

The Time of Their Lives

There are few events in life that provoke such polarizing reactions as the memory of prom - from a nostalgic sigh to eye-widening horror.

— Jun 12, 2008

Shell Game

Frida Giannini takes her Gucci girl back in time with a Seventies-inspired collection that is part hippie, part rock 'n' roll - but oh so glamorous.

— Jun 12, 2008

East Meets West

"There's no need for white for resort; it's all about color," Nicole Miller said of her collection.

— Jun 12, 2008

A New Look for Jones: Vendor Buys 50% Stake In Rachel Roy Company

Jones Apparel Group has acquired a 50 percent stake in Rachel Roy, giving the $3.85 billion apparel giant a long-desired entry into the high-end...

— Jun 12, 2008

Retail Stocks Pressured As Dow Slides 206 Points

Retail shares were mired in red on Wednesday as oil prices soared to more than $140 a barrel.

— Jun 12, 2008

Skirt Chasers

Colorful patterned skirts are emerging as a resort trend, offset by neutral shades up top.

— Jun 12, 2008

U.S. Assailed on Trade View at WTO Forum

At a World Trade Organization forum here, the U.S. came under heavy pressure from other major countries over the continuing slide of the dollar, the...

— Jun 12, 2008

Brands Bring Sustainability to the Forefront

Never mind calorie counting - shoppers can now total up the impact their beauty buys have on the environment.

— Jun 12, 2008

Inditex Net Up 10%

Inditex Group, the Spanish retailer that runs Zara, on Wednesday said net income in the first quarter gained 10 percent despite adverse climatic conditions...

— Jun 12, 2008

The Prom Squad

Short is red hot; beads, spangles and all manner of sparkles are a hit, and skin - lots of it - is in.

— Jun 12, 2008

Juicy Couture Expands With New Shops, Sleepwear

Pitching itself as "comfort food" in economically uncertain times, Juicy Couture continues its ongoing expansion, launching a new sleepwear collection and...

— Jun 12, 2008

Maxstudio Dresses Up With Line by Leon Max

The Leon Max line, started by the founding designer of contemporary brand Maxstudio.com, is relaunching for holiday as the Leon Max Collection.

— Jun 12, 2008

Shopbop Simplifies Jeans Shopping

Shopping for jeans just got a little easier on Shopbop.com.

— Jun 12, 2008

Laura's Dress Rehearsal

As Louise in the current revival of "Gypsy" at Broadway's St. James Theatre, Laura Benanti endures 12 costume changes, including a pivotal one in the famous...

— Jun 12, 2008

Model Opens Up About Pressure to Be Thin

"Be considerate, be compassionate and please remember how powerful your words can be and use them to make a positive change."

— Jun 12, 2008

Gap's Message on Child Labor

In October, Gap Inc. came under fire with the disclosure that children as young as 10 worked in a sweatshop in India to produce children's goods for the chain.

— Jun 12, 2008

Fed: Sluggish Economic Activity

U.S. economic activity was generally weak in April and May across the country, according to the Federal Reserve's Beige Book report released Wednesday.

— Jun 12, 2008

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