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WWD 12/01/2008

WWD 12/01/2008

A Sigh of Relief


Retailers breathed just a bit easier after Black Friday traffic and sales exceeded their fearfully modest expectations.

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Cosmetix West Launches Own Brand

Cosmetix West Inc., is unveiling its own personal care and home fragrance brand, Infusion Organique.
— Dec 1, 2008

Black Friday Traffic Strong, at Margins' Expense

Sales trends hold up as retailers pull out the stops on promotions.
— Dec 1, 2008

Lingerie Execs Expect Practicality to Prevail

The good news is the demand for basic necessities--underwear, socks and t-shirts--isn't expected to wane.
— Dec 1, 2008

Examining the Consumer Psyche

Impact of financial crisis on buying appetites.
— Dec 1, 2008

Lukoff Tapped as Stella McCartney CEO

Stella McCartney has picked former Lanvin executive Frederick Lukoff to succeed Marco Bizzarri.
— Dec 1, 2008

Watchmakers, Jewelers Join Rush to Web

DeBeers, Bulgari and Boucheron are among the firms.
— Dec 1, 2008

Lingerie Now: Animal Magnetism

Lingerie designers are going wild with zebra, snake and cat prints for day or night.
— Dec 1, 2008

Memo Pad: Baz Comes to New York... Vogue, the Movie...

Director Baz Luhrmann worked on his epic film, "Australia," to the last minute, but he didn't display too many frayed nerves at the movie's premiere last week.
— Dec 1, 2008

French Connection Sales Rise, But Firm Lowers Expectations

British retailer French Connection saw an uptick in its U.K. and European retail sales, but the company is taking a cautious view of the coming months.
— Dec 1, 2008

Dreams for NoMad Hotel... In the Bag?... Art Opening at Dior...

French designer Jacques Garcia has decorated hotels in Paris... Could Akris, the Swiss maker of luxury clothing, be mulling an eventual foray into accessories?
— Dec 1, 2008

Lagerfeld's Silent Film Homage to Coco Chanel

Ten-minute work to be screened this week in Paris.
— Dec 1, 2008

Vuitton Brings Back Sprouse

Vuitton honors Sprouse with a new tribute collection.
— Dec 1, 2008

Step It Up: Spring 2009 Legwear

From zip-up leather pieces to complicated sheer confections, edgy legwear designs popped up all over the designer market for spring.
— Dec 1, 2008

Cavalli Cleared in Tax Case

After years of drawn-out legal debates and media scrutiny, Roberto Cavalli has been fully cleared of a tax evasion.
— Nov 28, 2008

Assessing the Impact of Mumbai Terror Attacks

In the wake of last week's deadly terror attacks on Mumbai, malls were deserted while executives downplayed the impact of the events.
— Nov 28, 2008

U.K's Woolworths Files for Administration

Woolworths, the 99-year-old U.K. retail chain that carries children's clothing through to household goods, has filed for administration.
— Nov 28, 2008

Philip Green Sells Moss Bros Stake

After saying he wouldn't make a bid for men's wear retailer Moss Bros, Sir Philip Green has offloaded his 28 percent stake in the chain.
— Nov 28, 2008

Mouret to Join Paris RTW With RM Label

London-based designer plans to speed deliveries, branch out into men's wear.
— Nov 27, 2008

Saks Gets Defensive as Slim Ups Stake

Saks Inc. took defensive measures against a single investor owning more than 20 percent of its stock.
— Nov 26, 2008

Tiffany, Dillard's Cut '09 Expansion Plans

The weakening economy clamps down on companies across the industry spectrum during the third quarter.
— Nov 26, 2008

Bartley, Bailey Win British Fashion Awards

Event also honors milliner Stephen Jones, Jimmy Choo and Matthew Williamson.
— Nov 26, 2008

Spring 2009 Accessories:
Let it Shine

This spring, shimmer and iridescence give bags, shoes and baubles a little kick.
— Nov 24, 2008

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