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Thursday, August 17, 2006
TODAY'S TOP STORIES
Beauty Beat: Lauder Sets New Strategy
Est?e Lauder Cos. posted lower profits on higher sales for the fourth
Limited Raises Forecast After Strong Second Qtr.
Limited Brands Inc., fueled by continued growth and margin improvements at its core divisions, reported a robust second quarter on Wednesday and raised its outlook for the year.
Memo Pad: Fair Change... Spreading the Message... Fresh Scent
Vanity Fair finally has its new publisher.

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PROJECT PREVIEW
Contemporary Art
The expanding Project trade show takes a lifestyle approach that includes men, women, children, fine art and entertainment.
A Comprehensive Approach
Retailers rely on Project for new and established labels for men, women and kids.
Mini Me
Contemporary companies create grown-up styles for kids.
Seller's Market
Vendors provide a more detailed look at the styles and trends they'll bring to Project.
Las Vegas at Random
In this southwestern city, opposites happily coexist. Whether it's physiology or poolside physiques, visitors get a sampling of all possible worlds.

FINANCIAL
Retail Apparel Prices Dive
Retail apparel prices plunged 1.2 percent in July.

GENERAL
Jones' Boneparth Explains Reason for Not Selling Firm
Jones Apparel Group's ceo said buyers couldn't see the firm's potential value, so the company will now move ahead with needed remodeling.
In Brief: Ellis Scent Sale... Dreamweavers...DTC Sets Diamond Line
Parlux Fragrances Inc. has signed a letter of intent to sell its Perry Ellis fragrance business to Victory International (USA) LLC.
Nike Gets 'Pretty' With Sharapova
Nike is bringing Maria Sharapova to its television ads.

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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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RETAIL
Aerie Execs See $500M by 2010
The first aerie by American Eagle store opens in Greenville, S.C., and the firm projects the innerwear unit will have $500 million in sales by 2010.
Specialty Retailers Struggle in Second Quarter
Among the specialty retailers reporting quarterly financials Wednesday for the period ended July 29, results were a mixed bag.

FASHION
Firms Court Fashion Win at Open
When the U.S. Tennis Open gets under way Aug. 28, the major athletic brands will be taking to the courts in an effort to be the fashion champs.
Fashion Scoops: Brown Night... On Point
"It's UPS day today," quipped Fern Mallis, IMG's vice president, at the party Tuesday night to introduce the 10 nominees selected to show designs at the UPS Hub during New York Fashion Week next month.
Court Chic
Playing in a white corset and petticoat, Maud Watson wins the first Wimbledon Ladies' Championship from a field of 13 players.

THE WWD LIST
Wider, Deeper Pockets
Hispanic affluence just keeps surging.

THE BEAT
MyShape Matches Clothes to the Woman
New online retailer myShape Inc. has come up with an ambitious plan to help women find clothes that fit and flatter them.
Cirque Gets Sensual With Zumanity Line
Cirque du Soleil is launching Zumanity, a line of sportswear and accessories, at WWDMAGIC, where the show?s performers will appear.

DENIM REPORT
Denim Dish: A First Slice of Bread... A Plush Beginning... La Perla's Close Fit... Replay Opens 4th U.S. Store
Jason Ferro is counting on a combination of authentic design elements and a sense of social responsibility to generate enough heat to trigger rising sales for his first independent venture, Bread Denim Co.

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