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WWD 09/30/2009

With Consumers Wary, Fashion Seen Lagging Any Economic Upturn

Whatever economic recovery is out there just might pass the fashion world by — for now.

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Spring 2010 Runway Trend: White This Way

Milan designers hit an ivory coast for spring with a slew of all-white looks, from softly tailored pants and sheer blouses to frothy little dresses.

— Sep 30, 2009

American Apparel Loses 1,500 Factory Workers

American Apparel has fired about 1,500 immigrant production workers in the last month.

— Sep 30, 2009

Boots Brings Name to Waitrose

Health and beauty retailer Boots will rebrand as Boots 13 pharmacies it runs in Waitrose supermarkets in the U.K.

— Sep 30, 2009

Walgreens Earnings Slip in Fourth Quarter

Sales up 7.6% as SG&A increases 9.6%.

— Sep 30, 2009

In Brief: Catherine Fisher Joins AnnTaylor

Fisher will lead media and internal communications.

— Sep 30, 2009

Daily Stock Wrap: September 29, 2009

The day's top gainers and losers.

— Sep 30, 2009

Modell's Sports a New Look

It's a pivotal season for the 120-year-old Modell's sporting goods, apparel and footwear chain.

— Sep 30, 2009

Rodarte's Museum Trip... Coco Rocha Cohosts Ball... Indian Feast...

The fashions of Kate and Laura Mulleavy's Rodarte label will be displayed at the Cooper-Hewitt National Design Museum next year.

— Sep 30, 2009

At Oscar de la Renta, Expanded Offering Spurs Business

Alex Bolen, ceo of Oscar de la Renta, outlined areas for change at the enduring designer house.

— Sep 30, 2009

Q&A: Evelyn Lauder

Evelyn Lauder, who has raised more than $252 million for her Breast Cancer Research Foundation, talks to WWD about these issues.

— Sep 30, 2009

Nike Ekes Out First-Quarter Profit Gain

Sales fall, but bottom line beats analysts' expectations.

— Sep 30, 2009

Norman Hsu Sentenced to More Than 24 Years

Government sought 30 years or more for Ponzi scheme by former men's wear executive.

— Sep 30, 2009

Prada Transformer's Final Evolution

Prada's tetrahedron structure, the Transformer, was rotated and reconfigured for the fourth and last time for "The Student Takeover" project.

— Sep 30, 2009

Memo Pad: Don't Cheat on Stephen Colbert... DailyCandy's New Look...

The most efficient way to get attention from Stephen Colbert is to write about him.

— Sep 30, 2009

With Consumers Wary, Fashion Industry Faces Long Road Ahead

Consumer confidence dipped unexpectedly in September, and many retail finance chiefs are concerned about excess inventory.

— Sep 30, 2009

Building a Solid Foundation for Luxury Online

How do luxury brands adapt online, while maintaining an air of sophistication?

— Sep 30, 2009

Mercedes Focusing on Core Values

t Stephen Cannon, vice president of marketing at Mercedes-Benz USA, skipped traditional summer car sales and instead focused on a value message.

— Sep 30, 2009

Diane von Furstenberg Focuses on Heritage

When Paula Sutter joined Diane von Furstenberg as president about 10 years ago, she was thinking about more than DVF's famous wrap dress.

— Sep 30, 2009

Luxury Retailers Turn Back to Basics

High-end stores, such as Intermix and Ikram Goldman, return to the roots of luxe with an emphasis on both quality and scarcity.

— Sep 30, 2009

Serving Up Luxe Overnight

Paul James, global brand leader of The St. Regis and The Luxury Collection, discusses catering to affluent consumers.

— Sep 30, 2009

WWD Luxury Forum Recap: Reading the Winds of Change

A recap of WWD's one-day forum, "Luxury Redefined: Strategies for Success in the New Economy."

— Sep 30, 2009

Gucci Aims to Elevate Customer Experience

After a bit of self-analysis, Gucci has some new priorities: elevate the customer experience in its stores and bring greater job satisfaction to employees.

— Sep 30, 2009

Lucky Identifies Alpha Shoppers

Gina Sanders, vice president and publisher of Lucky magazine, has a message for the media: Women are still shopping.

— Sep 30, 2009

Sears in $6.2 Million EEOC Settlement

Sears Holdings Corp. agreed to pay $6.2 million to settle a class-action lawsuit filed by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.

— Sep 30, 2009

Fashion Targets Breast Cancer Turns 15

Fashion Targets Breast Cancer, now celebrating its 15th anniversary, really started with Ralph Lauren.

— Sep 30, 2009

Schott Revs Up Men's Sportswear Line

Leather outerwear maker Schott NYC is launching a men's sportswear collection for spring, including woven shirts, denim jeans, T-shirts and light outerwear.

— Sep 30, 2009

Youth Spurt: Selfridges Unveils Fresh Contemporary Space

Selfridges' flagship just got a fresh jolt of energy thanks to a dedicated space for denim brands and young and contemporary labels, like Christopher Kane.

— Sep 30, 2009

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