Thursday, September 07, 2006

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Thursday, September 07, 2006
TODAY'S TOP STORIES
Arnault in the Sun: LVMH Remains Bullish As Profits Climb 46%
The dollar might be weak, but not enough to dent LVMH chief Bernard Arnault's gold-plated optimism about the high-flying luxury sector.
Tahari Sues Rosen for $180 Million
Elie Tahari dropped a bomb Wednesday on his former business partner in Theory, Andrew Rosen.
Cool Spring
Top Pantone colors chosen by New York designers for spring 2007.

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GENERAL
Liz Claiborne Apparel Names President
Liz Claiborne Inc. has appointed Michele Parsons, a former executive at Tommy Hilfiger, as president and chief merchandising officer for the Liz Claiborne Apparel business.

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Fashion Week's Professional Hiring Event - Sept 15th!
Interview for hundreds of jobs with the hottest companies at WWD FASHION CAREER EXPO - Friday, Sept. 15th - 10am - 3pm Gotham Hall - 1356 Broadway @ 36th St. Pre-register & search jobs: http://www.FashionCareerExpo.com. College degree & 2 years industry experience reqd. Only $10 admission. Bring many resumes and pass on to your friends!
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ACTIVE LIFESTYLE
Adidas Extends Y-3 Deal With Yohji Yamamoto Through 2010
Adidas and Yohji Yamamoto have extended their Y-3 collaboration until 2010.

FINANCIAL
Versace Back in Black, Despite Soft Sales
Gianni Versace SpA swung back into profitability in the first half of the year, meeting its original break-even target a year and a half early.
Hanesbrands Rings In a New Day
Hanesbrands Inc., the spin-off of Sara Lee Inc., rallied in its debut Wednesday on the New York Stock Exchange, closing up 6.6 percent.

BEAUTY REPORT
Beauty Beat: Limited to Name P&G Exec as BBW's Chief Marketing Officer ... Ashley Tisdale Fronting Club Libby Lu Cosmetics
In the latest heavyweight addition to its lineup, Limited Brands has recruited Anne Martin-Vachon.

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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
Ralph's Latest Take on Denim
Jeans have always played a pivotal role in Ralph Lauren's life.
Fashion Scoops: The Chanel Channel ... Jagger In The House ... Global Party ...
Fashion week got an early kickoff Tuesday night when Chanel and model Daria Werbowy hosted the premiere of "Signe Chanel."
Fortunoff Rebrand Seeks Youthful Image
Fortunoff is trying to position itself for growth and lure younger customers.

DENIM REPORT
Denim Dish: Swat Fame Adds Division ... Guess Who's 25? ... AG and HBO Team Up
AG Adriano Goldschmied, the premium denim firm, has teamed with HBO's "Entourage" to form a lifestyle brand, AG for Entourage.

THE BEAT
Tibi Sets Up Shop on Wooster Street
Tibi designer Amy Smilovic is opening her first store, a 2,200-square-foot flagship at 120 Wooster Street in Manhattan, on Friday.
It's Showtime for Alexander Wang
In fall 2004, a then-20-year-old Alexander Wang was going store to store pitching his debut collection of cashmere sweaters and tops out of a little rollaway suitcase.

RETAIL
First Martin + Osa Unit Has Outdoor Feel Inside
The only thing missing from American Eagle's new retail concept, Martin + Osa, is an authentic waterfall, a picnic table and a grizzly bear or two.
Fed Cites Retail Sales Gain
Retail sales grew modestly in late July and August, with stores in parts of the country, notably the Philadelphia area, lowering expectations after a disappointing back-to-school season, according to the Federal Reserve.

MEDIA/ADVERTISING
Memo Pad: Felix The Wise ... Fashion One
Felix Dennis' magazines aren't known for their subtlety, so it's no surprise the British publisher's latest book, "How to Get Rich," makes its objective crystal clear.

TEXTILE & TRADE REPORT
Bill Looks to Raise Rank Of U.S. Textile Negotiator
Rep. Robin Hayes (R, N.C.) introduced legislation that would boost the rank of the U.S. special textile negotiator to ambassador.

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