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WWD 12/19/2011

WWD 12/19/2011

Retail's Inventory Balancing Act


Retailers contemplating consumers, guessing on stock levels and pushing off risk.

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Chado Ralph Rucci: Standing on Ceremony

The label draws its name from the ancient Japanese tea ceremony that is characterized by precise attention to detail, purity, tranquility and spare simplicity.
— Dec 19, 2011

Net-a-Porter Builds Lagerfeld Buzz

Net-a-porter.com has begun to spread Karl Lagerfeld fever in anticipation of the launch of the designer's Karl line next month.
— Dec 19, 2011

Diesel Cuts Ties With Bruno Collin

Brand has revealed the end of its collaboration with its artistic director.
— Dec 19, 2011

Designers' Charitable Bidding War

The tension was rising between Mary Katrantzou and Marios Schwab as their bidding escalated for artsy lots at the charity auction to support Art Against Knives.
— Dec 19, 2011

Spring 2012 Accessories Trend: Bright & Pearly

Whether they're the real deal or dipped in opalescent finishes, the latest looks take on a whimsically modern charm.
— Dec 19, 2011

Versace Opens First Kids' Boutique

Line includes clothes and accessories for both girls and boys from infancy to age 12.
— Dec 19, 2011

Roger Vivier to Introduce Kids' Line

It is inspired by the house's just-launched collection of brightly colored patent leather ballerinas for adults, which carry the brand's iconic buckle.
— Dec 19, 2011

Givenchy's New Ads Bring Gothic to the Beach

Riccardo Tisci headed to the beach for the house's spring-summer campaign.
— Dec 19, 2011

Plukka Out to Carve Online Niche in Fine Jewelry

The e-tailer is Joanne Ooi and Jai Waney's answer to the scant selection of e-commerce sites dedicated to fine jewelry.
— Dec 19, 2011

Retail's Inventory Balancing Act

Retailers contemplating consumers, guessing on stock levels and pushing off risk.
— Dec 19, 2011

Ralph Rucci: Cutting His Own Way

The designer was inducted into the Fashion Walk of Fame in New York in October.
— Dec 19, 2011

InStyle Takes Editorial to Retail

The line between fashion magazine editorial and advertising is getting blurrier by the day.
— Dec 19, 2011

November Surprise: Retail Apparel Prices Rise

Biggest year-to-year increase since 1987.
— Dec 18, 2011

Obituary: Wichy Hassan, Miss Sixty Co-Founder, 56

Creative director and co-founder of Sixty SpA died after a battle with cancer.
— Dec 18, 2011

Adrienne Maloof Launches Shoe Line

The "Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" star chatted with WWD at a personal appearance at Lord & Taylor.
— Dec 16, 2011

Hunter's New Investor Bets on Expansion

Searchlight Capital Partners nabs a majority stake of the British boot company, and maps out brand's growth.
— Dec 16, 2011

Steve Russo: The Contemporary Handbag King

Through his company, Artisan House, Russo has amassed a mini conglomerate of contemporary handbag brands.
— Dec 16, 2011

Chanel Confirms Alice Dellal Reports

The brand has tapped the London-based socialite-turned-model as the face of its Boy Chanel handbag collection.
— Dec 16, 2011

Catherine Malandrino Black Label Pre-Fall 2012

The designer has revamped Black Label and brought down its price point, zeroing in on a "feminine woman who dares to show skin" for pre-fall.
— Dec 16, 2011

Lanvin Petite Hits New York

The brand's designer kids line for girls ages 2 to 8 made its third stop on an international debut tour in New York this week.
— Dec 16, 2011

Dior Marks Beijing Flagship

The house also opened a Lady Dior art exhibition.
— Dec 16, 2011

Quiksilver Names Paul McAdam

Former AllSaints exec to head retail.
— Dec 15, 2011

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