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Tuesday, August 22, 2006
TODAY'S TOP STORIES
Jennings Resigns as SFA President
Andrew Jennings has resigned as president and chief operating officer of Saks Fifth Avenue, its number-two executive after ceo Steve Sadove.
Investor Group Takes 5.6% Warnaco Stake
An investment group led by Barington Capital Group has acquired a 5.6 percent stake in Warnaco and is pushing a possible sale of the firm.
Henri Bendel Taps Two Fashion Execs
Henri Ben?del, seeking to recapture an image as a fashion leader and round out its appeal, has hired two former Saks Fifth Avenue executives, WWD has learned.

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FASHION
Fashion Scoops: La Dolce Vita... Is Time On Their Side?
Nello's restaurant in Southampton, N.Y., was transformed into a veritable Dolce & Gabbana showroom Friday afternoon, complete with a leopard print rug.
Chicago Looks to Boost Fashion Cred
Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley has put his clout and resources behind boosting the city's fashion and retail presence with a trio of initiatives.
Buyers Laud CPH Formula of Trends at a Price
Scandinavian style proved itself to be geyser hot at the CPH Vision fair, where buyers lauded the labels for their style savvy and affordability.

GENERAL
Fire Damages Emporio Armani SoHo Unit
The Emporio Armani store at 410 West Broad?way in SoHo here was closed Monday, a sign in its window read: "Closed due to minor damage caused by fire in the building."
In Brief: Inditex Logistics... Rent It... Cultured Pearl Rep
Inditex, the Spanish retailer that owns the Zara fashion chain, is building a logistics center in Meco, Spain, just outside of Madrid.

MEDIA/ADVERTISING
Memo Pad: Making the Numbers... Home Depot... Barbie's Dream Week
Have rate base offenders finally cleaned up their acts?

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WWD100
The big names score once again in this, the ninth annual WWD100 survey of consumer brand awareness. Check out the fashion and accessories names women know best.
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BEAUTY REPORT
Beauty Beat: Hot Kiss to Unveil First Three Scents... N.Y. Doctor Files Suit Against Arden
Pop princesses will have more options on perfume shelves this holiday season thanks to junior apparel company Hot Kiss Inc.'s first fragrances.

EYE
Eye: The Gallerinas... Art History
Art dealer Amy Greenspon represents a new crop of gallerists who know their Balenciagas, along with their Matthew Barneys.

READY-TO-WEAR REPORT
Holding Fast to the Dog Days of Summer
With the New York runway shows only a few weeks away, many designers are trying to squeeze in a few more days of sun and fun before the last-minute push to finish their collections.
Some Rethink the Value of Trunk Shows
Trunk shows don't pack the punch they used to for smaller houses, and as a result some ready-to-wear firms are scaling back.
Nili Lotan Breaks Ground With First Shop in TriBeCa
Nili Lotan is opening her first store in TriBeCa, has new lines for Fred Segal and Scoop, and a girls' outerwear collection.
Museum Takes Close Look At the Shape of Fashion
In their fall collections, many designers experimented with proportions to create new shapes.
Market Basket: Female Duckies... Valley After Hours... Racing with Mackie
In just a few seasons, Duckie Brown designers Steven Cox and Daniel Silver have made their mark on New York's men's wear scene with whimsical clothes and offbeat cutting techniques.

TEXTILE & TRADE REPORT
Hugo Boss Labor Dispute Continues in Georgia
Unite here, the union that represents 400,000 workers in the textile, apparel, hotel and restaurant industries, and Hugo Boss Group are continuing talks over the terms of a new contract at a warehouse and distribution center in Midway, Ga.
APL, Con-way Unveil Freight Service
APL Logistics and Con-way Freight have formed a service to ship goods that are not a full container from China to the U.S.
Gov. Pataki Bolsters Industry Task Force
Gov. George E. Pataki has approved legislation giving the Department of Labor's Apparel Industry Task Force more power to enforce state labor laws.

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