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WWD 10/21/2008

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WWD 10/21/2008

Fashion’s Favorite Son: Executives, Designers Pony Up Cash for Obama

Blue is the hot color for the fashion industry this election season.

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Daily Stock Wrap

— Oct 21, 2008

Goody's Out of Bankruptcy... Avon Investigation in China...

Goody¿s Family Clothing Inc. emerged from bankruptcy Monday.

— Oct 21, 2008

Wal-Mart Looks to Educate Customers on Candidates

Working-class Americans are an important demographic in this presidential election, and represent Wal-Mart¿s core customer.

— Oct 21, 2008

WEF: U.S. Still Tops But Rank in Jeopardy

The U.S. retained the top spot as the world¿s most competitive economy in 2008, in large part due to its strengths in innovation and labor market efficiency.

— Oct 21, 2008

A Modest Murakami

Takashi Murakami doesn¿t give much credence to his superbrand status. In fact, he doesn¿t ever think of his work in that way.

— Oct 21, 2008

Donatella Versace's Circle of Friends... Murakami Honored by Pratt...

Donatella Versace is much-loved by celebrities... Takashi Murakami and Julian Schnabel were among the winners at Thursday¿s Pratt Legends awards dinner...

— Oct 21, 2008

Francisco Costa Fetes Eva Mendes

Calvin Klein brand parties in Madrid.

— Oct 21, 2008

Yarnie Focuses on Easy, Soft Shapes

Designer Shin Choi's new secondary line Yarnie debuts this spring.

— Oct 21, 2008

Showroom Owner Susie Lehr, 52

Susie Lehr, owner of the Susie Lehr Showroom at 231 W. 39th Street in New York, was found dead in her showroom on Monday morning. She was 52.

— Oct 21, 2008

Almond: A Taste of the Hamptons in Manhattan

Bridgehampton's Almond opens in the Flatiron District.

— Oct 21, 2008

Film Fanatics... Superhero Sings Standards...

The front row may be the coveted spot during a fashion show... When Wonder Woman defeats a villain...

— Oct 21, 2008

Frieze Art Fair's Party Circuit... Oceana Gala Hooks Hollywood Dems...

London¿s weeklong Frieze Art Fair usually boasts parties so lively they compete with the actual works on offer.

— Oct 21, 2008

Malandrino's New Store in Los Angeles

Designer Catherine Malandrino's 6,000-square-foot store has homey look.

— Oct 21, 2008

BRAG Message: 'Time for Change'

When it comes to diversity, it¿s still a struggle within the retail and fashion industries.

— Oct 21, 2008

Mr. Blackwell Dies at 86

Mr. Blackwell, who skewered celebrities in annual worst-dressed list, will be buried at the Hollywood Forever Cemetery.

— Oct 21, 2008

Armani Exchange Redesigns Logo

Armani Exchange is in search of an icon.

— Oct 21, 2008

Falic Launching Daddy Yankee Scent

Falic Fashion Group, which signed reggaeton artist Daddy Yankee to a fragrance deal last year, is now introducing the rapper¿s inaugural men¿s scent.

— Oct 21, 2008

Saint Laurent Signs Cassel

Yves Saint Laurent Parfums announced Monday that Vincent Cassel will be the face of an upcoming men¿s fragrance.

— Oct 21, 2008

Banana Republic's New Look

Simon Kneen shows first collection for Banana Republic.

— Oct 21, 2008

Memo Pad: 'Project Runway' Lawsuit... Nicky Haslam's Fun Shunned....

There's yet another snag in the dispute over the fate of "Project Runway."

— Oct 21, 2008

Buyers Cautious at Interstoff Asia Fair

Mounting economic woes kept buyers largely on the sidelines during the Interstoff Asia textile fair here.

— Oct 21, 2008

L.A. Firms Sew Seeds of Economic Tonic

Textile vendors will present bright color palettes, environmentally friendly materials and high-quality fabrics to the Los Angeles International Textile Show.

— Oct 21, 2008

Fashion Trends Toward Obama in Presidential Race

Blue is the hot color for the fashion industry this election season.

— Oct 21, 2008

Spring Metallics: Shine Up

Metals are making an impact for spring - in fashion, that is - as designers go for a suggestion of shimmer or even all-out glitz.

— Oct 21, 2008

Architect Thierry Despont's Art Show

The man behind Bill Gates' and Calvin Klein's mansions has recycled scrap materials into high art.

— Oct 21, 2008

Retail Shares Inch Up Monday

Federal Reserve Board chairman Ben Bernanke¿s support for another fiscal stimulus package buoyed investors

— Oct 20, 2008

Adrenalina Bids for Pacific Sunwear

Retail analyst says odds of deal are 'slim to none.'

— Oct 20, 2008

Hilfiger Sales Gain 30.5% in Half

Newly acquired businesses and double-digit growth in Europe and the U.S. gives company boost.

— Oct 20, 2008

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