Thursday, August 31, 2006

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Wednesday, August 30, 2006
TODAY'S TOP STORIES
Olivier's Next Gig: Nina Ricci Said Close to Signing Theyskens
Belgian designer Olivier Theyskens, out of a job after Rochas closed, is zeroing in on a deal to become the creative director of Nina Ricci.
Consumer Confidence Dives in August
The Conference Board's August Consumer Confidence Index fell more sharply than economists expected, declining to 99.6 from 107 in July.
Liz Claiborne Charts New Course For Ellen Tracy and Dana Buchman
Liz Claiborne unsuccessfully steered Ellen Tracy and Dana Buchman into uncharted waters, but now they're back on course.

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TEXTILE & TRADE REPORT
USTR Wants China to Cooperate on Trade
Schwab met with China's Commerce Minister, Bo Xilai, on Monday.

FINANCIAL
Wellington Said Near Harve Benard Purchase
Harve Benard Ltd. appears to have found a buyer.
Strong Sales Lift IT Holding Net
IT Holding SpA continued its swing back into the black, posting a net profit and double-digit sales growth in the first half of this year.
Ronald Lauder To Sell Stake In Media Firm
Private equity firm Apax Partners entered into a limited partnership agreement to acquire a 49.7 percent stake in Central European Media Enterprises, owned by Ronald Lauder.

GENERAL
In Brief: London Fog To Iconix ... Honor For Kaner
A brief look at some of the day's stories.

RETAIL
Original Penguin Heats Up, Embarks on Store Rollout
Perry Ellis International believes in the power of the penguin.
Nordstrom to Anchor CityNorth in Phoenix
Nordstrom Inc. will open a 144,000-square-foot store in the $1.2 billion CityNorth development in Phoenix to serve as one of the anchors.

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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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FASHION
Fashion Scoops: All The Trimmings ... Fall Arrives ... Child's Play
Ports 1961 has a little surprise for its first official runway show during New York Fashion Week.

BEAUTY REPORT
Beauty Beat: Eyeing Lashes As Salon Trend ... Policy Addresses Cosmetic Side Effects
The way Anna Phillips sees it, eyelash salons could be the next big beauty trend.

MEDIA/ADVERTISING
Memo Pad: Family Matters ... New Episodes
Joanne Lipman has snagged another writer from her old stomping grounds.

READY-TO-WEAR REPORT
Uniqlo Introducing Limited-Edition Designs
Uniqlo is teaming up with seven up-and-coming designers active in Paris and Tokyo to create limited-edition merchandise for fall.

ACCESSORIES REPORT
GIA Sparkling at 75, Sets Multifaceted Agenda
The Gemological Institute of America celebrated its 75th anniversary Sunday night in Carlsbad, Calif., and chiseled out some big plans.

WWD WEST
ASR Preview: Surf, Juniors Mesh Fashion Profile
The ASR Trade Expo takes place next week in San Diego with a focus on the growing ties between surf and junior apparel.
San Diego Scene
Notable spots in San Diego.

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