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WWD 10/30/2008

WWD 10/30/2008

Big Boost for Textiles: Obama Vows to Back Industry's Key Goals


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    • Kao Posts Earnings Increase

    Kao Corp. reported first-half net profits this week that were up 10.5 percent year-on-year to 32.4 billion yen, or $304.4 million at average exchange.
    — Oct 30, 2008

    Daily Stock Wrap

    The days best and worst performers.
    — Oct 30, 2008

    Good Timing at The Box... Male Supermodel Plus Gummy Bears...

    Mike Myers emceed a charity event held at The Box Monday night. Further downtown, Candy Bar reopened with Tyson Beckford in attendance.
    — Oct 30, 2008

    Q&A: Campbell Scott

    The indie actor finds something to believe in with his off-off-Broadway play "The Atheist."
    — Oct 30, 2008

    Margiela Launches Pre-Collection

    Maison Martin Margiela said Wednesday it would launch Avant Premiere, a pre-collection to be unveiled to the trade late next month.
    — Oct 30, 2008

    YSL Exhibit Heads to M.H. de Young Museum

    DeYoung Museum to celebrate designer's life and work.
    — Oct 30, 2008

    Obituary: Bernard Groger, Former WWD Market Editor

    Bernard Groger, a former market editor at WWD, died Oct. 23 at Community Hospital in New Port Richey, Fla. He was 79.
    — Oct 30, 2008

    Gap Encourages Employee Time Off at Headquarters

    All work and no play is apparently not the Gap way.
    — Oct 30, 2008

    Neiman Marcus and Belk Spruce Up Web Sites

    New sites aim for more compelling visuals, shopper convenience.
    — Oct 30, 2008

    Art Star Damien Hirst Creates New Levi's Jeans

    The second collaboration between artist Damien Hirst and Levi's has resulted in three works of art of spin-painted 501 styles.
    — Oct 30, 2008

    James Jeans Tries a Deeper Shade of 'Green'

    James Jeans is looking to beef up its green credentials by doing more than just using organic cotton for the label's second environmentally friendly collection.
    — Oct 30, 2008

    Kentucky Denim Returns With Vintage View

    Kentucky Denim Co. is returning to the women's premium denim market for the holiday season under new ownership and a focus on vintage Americana styling.
    — Oct 30, 2008

    Rebecca Minkoff Launches Sportswear With a Touch of Liz Taylor

    Rebecca Minkoff is determined to get it right when it comes to sportswear.
    — Oct 30, 2008

    Letter from Mexico City: Scene

    Eating, drinking, dining and shopping in Mexico City.
    — Oct 30, 2008

    U.S. Seeks to Ease Product Safety Process for Importers

    The federal government is launching a pilot program to help importers meet more stringent consumer product safety standards.
    — Oct 30, 2008

    Letter From Mexico City: Fashion Gets Serious

    Fashion may rule across Mexico, but Mexico City, the largest metropolitan area in the Western hemisphere, is acclaimed as the nation's fashion capital.
    — Oct 30, 2008

    Letter From Mexico City: Vital Stats

    Mexico City population... Metro area population... Area... Number of cars...
    — Oct 30, 2008

    Q&A With Robert Draper... The Cuts Go On... Meredith Down...

    WWD interviews GQ correspondent Robert Draper about reporting on the campaign trail. Also in Memo Pad: 'The Cuts Go On' and 'Meredith Down.'
    — Oct 30, 2008

    Big Boost for Textiles: Obama Vows to Back Industry's Key Goals

    With North Carolina a key swing state in Tuesday's presidential election, Barack Obama has pledged, to support five key textile industry policy positions.
    — Oct 30, 2008

    The Obama Factor... Waiting for Beyonce... Halloween Parties...

    Michelle Obama may very well be the new Oprah Winfrey when it comes to Midas-type on-air mentions.
    — Oct 30, 2008

    Denim: Dressed Up

    While the denim market is buzzing about boyfriend jeans and distressed looks, there's also plenty of newness in the form of tailored dresses.
    — Oct 30, 2008

    Target Pressured to Spin Off Real Estate

    Activist investor William Ackman wants to separate Target Corp. from its real estate.
    — Oct 30, 2008

    Restructuring Costs Hit Hanesbrands Net

    The apparel maker reported an almost 60 percent decline in third-quarter earnings.
    — Oct 30, 2008

    Fed Rate Cut Lifts Retail Stocks Wednesday

    S&P Retail Index closed up almost 1.7% Wednesday.
    — Oct 30, 2008

    Macy's Fetes 150 With Fireworks

    Macy's 150th birthday is being celebrated coast-to-coast, but the national chain staged its biggest bash Tuesday in New York, the department store's hometown.
    — Oct 30, 2008

    What Women Want

    The top gifts women ages 18 and over would like to receive this holiday season.
    — Oct 30, 2008

    Getty Hosts Gn

    Jacqui Getty hosted a dinner Tuesday night for Andrew Gn at her vast Hollywood Hills office space.
    — Oct 29, 2008

    Obama Details Textile Policy Stance

    Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama pledges to support five key textile industry policies.
    — Oct 29, 2008

    Victoria Beckham Signs On for Armani Underwear Ads

    Victoria Beckham is taking her clothes off - at least partially - for Giorgio Armani.
    — Oct 29, 2008

    P&G Profits Rise 8.7 Percent

    Strong beauty sales drive revenue.
    — Oct 29, 2008

    Jones Net Falls 93 Percent; Revenues Drop 6 Percent

    It was not a good third quarter for Jones Apparel Group.
    — Oct 29, 2008

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