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WWD 12/06/2011

WWD 12/06/2011

Retailers Wary as Chill Sets In


Retailers have sobered up after the promotional bacchanalia that drew record business on Black Friday and Cyber Monday.

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Moustapha El-Solh Takes Over at Façonnable

Lance Isham is leaving his post as chief executive officer of the group, effective Dec. 31.
— Dec 6, 2011

Ahalife.com Opens Boutique in Beverly Hills

Discovery shopping Web site is doing the unthinkable: opening a brick-and-mortar location.
— Dec 6, 2011

Tiffin Jernstedt Returns to Tommy Hilfiger

The former vice president of public relations at Ralph Lauren Corp. has rejoined Hilfiger as its senior vice president of global communications.
— Dec 6, 2011

Mario Sorrenti: Calendar Boy

The photographer discusses shooting the 2012 Pirelli Calendar, and the not obviously sexy.
— Dec 6, 2011

Prada to Host Runway Show in Tokyo

The show, scheduled to take place today, will present its spring-summer 2012 men's and women's collections, with live commentary from international bloggers.
— Dec 6, 2011

Valentino's Virtual Leap

The designer and Giancarlo Giammetti held a press conference on Monday at the Museum of Modern Art to unveil the Valentino Garavani Virtual Museum.
— Dec 6, 2011

Michael Kors Executives Take a Road Trip

John Idol and Joe Parsons have embarked on a cross-country trip to introduce the fashion firm's initial public offering to investors.
— Dec 6, 2011

Silvia Venturini Fendi Defends Luxury

At the European Union Innovation Convention in Brussels, the creative director of Fendi Accessories called upon the EU Commission for support.
— Dec 6, 2011

'About Face' to Premiere at Sundance Film Festival

Timothy Greenfield-Sanders' documentary digs deeper into the career stories of a group of Seventies- and Eighties-era models.
— Dec 6, 2011

Retailers Wary as Chill Sets In

Stores are still anticipating a strong holiday season, but they have become cautious as consumer spending cools.
— Dec 6, 2011

TSE Pre-Fall 2012

Creative director Brian Reyes is laying the groundwork for fall, looking to the works of Rachel Whiteread and the streets of New York City.
— Dec 5, 2011

Analysts Eye J. Crew, Sears Debt

Standard & Poor's revised J. Crew's outlook, while Moody's Investors Service cut Sears' corporate family credit rating.
— Dec 5, 2011

Prabal Gurung Named Chief Designer for ICB

The designer will help Onward Kashiyama relaunch the Japanese brand in the U.S. and Europe.
— Dec 5, 2011

Retail Plays Key Role in NYC: Mayor Bloomberg

The mayor was the morning general session keynote speaker at ICSC's New York National Conference & Deal Making program Monday.
— Dec 5, 2011

Piazza Sempione Expands in China

The Italian label plans to open 10 more units in the country over the next three years.
— Dec 5, 2011

The New York Times Sees Cyber Monday Sales Bump

The newspaper offered 50 percent discounts on digital subscriptions last Monday for unlimited access to its Web site.
— Dec 5, 2011

Directorial Girl: Madonna Talks, Fetes 'W.E.'

Celebrities and fashion's elite turn out to celebrate the queen of pop's foray into filmmaking.
— Dec 5, 2011

Fogal's Latest Foray

The Swiss hosiery brand brings its new retail concept to Madison Avenue.
— Dec 5, 2011

The Basel Beat: Weekend Edition

WWD's art world correspondents fanned out across the manses and hotels of southern Florida to report back on the goings on in the art scene.
— Dec 5, 2011

TPP Talks Gaining Momentum

A Trans-Pacific Partnership trade agreement is looking more likely as talks among the U.S. and eight Asia-Pacific nations are heating up.
— Dec 5, 2011

Oscar de la Renta Pre-Fall 2012

It was a rich visual display tinged with Russian bourgeois courtesy of an abundance of oversize cabochon jewels.
— Dec 5, 2011

Italy Proposes Tax on Luxury Items

As part of the government's austerity package, Italian Prime Minister Mario Monti is pushing through a slew of measures.
— Dec 5, 2011

MAC Fetes Daphne Guinness at Art Basel

Dinner celebrated Guinness' recent collection of cosmetics for the company.
— Dec 5, 2011

Retail Hiring Accelerates for Holiday

November figures best since 2007, according to outplacement firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas.
— Dec 5, 2011

Janet Gurwitch Joins Castanea Partners

The Newton, Mass-based private equity firm's portfolio includes investments in brands such as Betsey Johnson, Donald J. Pliner and Urban Decay.
— Dec 5, 2011

Philosophy di Alberta Ferretti Pre-Fall 2012

Flowers, leaves and feathers were a major theme in Alberta Ferretti's Philosophy collection.
— Dec 5, 2011

Carolina Herrera Pre-Fall 2012

The designer called the lineup a continuation of spring, which could be seen in the navy looks, though the ample earth tones signaled an autumnal turn.
— Dec 5, 2011

Trudy Sullivan to Retire as Talbots CEO

Specialty retailer looks for new leadership as it pares back operations.
— Dec 5, 2011

Gucci Hosts Equestrian Event in Paris

Rosario Dawson and Charlotte Casiraghi were among the guests to attend the show-jumping competition.
— Dec 5, 2011

Paula Abdul Prepares for Auction

The sale, which features nearly 700 items, begins Saturday on Linda's Stuff, a site that sells via consignment designer fashion on eBay.
— Dec 1, 2011

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