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Friday, September 22, 2006 SPRING 2007: THE REVIEWS London Lights Up - Giles, Aquascutum, Nicole Farhi, Christopher Kane, Marios Schwab It may have started slowly, but as London Fashion Week continued, it gained momentum. London Lights Up - Giorgio Armani He might as well have been a royal on a foreign tour, with the accolades, back-to-back appointments, Champagne receptions and special appearances. _________________________________________________ JOB OF THE DAY Visual Merchandising Manager Prominent specialty retailer in NYC is looking to hire an artistic and organized Visual Merchandising professional. This position will provide visual directive to all stores and will be responsible for the creative plan and execution of store concepts using new and innovative visual techniques. Great salary and benefits package, $95k. Apply at wwd@24seveninc.com _________________________________________________ TODAY'S TOP STORIES Coach's New Universe: Set to Launch Beauty With Estee Lauder Cos. Coach has inked a deal with Estee Lauder's BeautyBank unit for the two firms to jointly develop a fragrance and lifestyle brand. Nike Net Falls, Despite Strong Sales Nike Inc.'s earnings dropped 12.7 percent in the first quarter, largely because of expensing stock options. FINANCIAL Steilmann Avoids Bankruptcy With Deal In an 11th-hour agreement, Miro Radici AG of Bergkamen, Germany, has taken over the Steilmann Group, saving the German apparel company from bankruptcy. Wal-Mart to Cut Drug Prices Wal-Mart, identifying health care as a business opportunity and a chance to improve its reputation, will start cutting prices today on 291 generic drugs in 65 stores in the Tampa., Fla., region. Done Deals & In Development: World-famous architects well-known for commercial and retail projects are turning to culture, completing museum projects hear and abroad. _________________________________________________ NY Fashion Week Couldn't keep up with all the events during New York Fashion Week? WWD.com has all the details on everything you missed from the Spring 2007 shows including full reviews and photo galleries. Visit WWD.com to get the complete NY Fashion Week wrap-up. www.wwd.com/wwd/nyspring07 _________________________________________________ RETAIL H&M Southern Calif. Debut Draws Throng Hennes & Mauritz, the Swedish fast-fashion giant, began an invasion of Southern California on Thursday. Westfield Boosts London Megamall It's no coincidence that Westfield Corp., which is developing London's biggest mall in the White City district, is a sponsor of London Fashion Week. Louis Vuitton Opens in Nashville Nashville isn't all about country music -- now it's about Louis Vuitton and Tiffany & Co., too. GENERAL Quote of The Week "She will come in for a few hours every other day or so, set the inspiration for the line, and then our designers will interpret that." Chief Operating Officer Exits Oakley Oakley Inc., the Southern California firm known for its sunglasses, accessories and apparel, said its chief operating officer has resigned and left the board. _________________________________________________ WWD/DNR CEO Summit: Reengineering Retail, Nov 1-3, Ritz Carlton, NYC Join Terry Lundgren, Donatella Versace, Steven Sadove, Maureen Chiquet, Gela Nash-Taylor and more than 150 apparel CEOs for two days of thought leadership, high-powered networking and practical intelligence that will move your business forward. You can't afford to miss it! Email ceoapparel@fairchildpub.com for program details. _________________________________________________ FASHION Fashion Scoops: A|X Marks The Spot ... Party People ... Exhibitionism ... Giorgio Armani plans to open London's first A|X Armani Exchange on Regent Street as early as March. ACCESSORIES REPORT Versace USA Names Melhado To Push Accessories Growth Seeking to accelerate growth in accessories, Versace USA has hired former Fendi executive Anaclaudia Melhado to lead the charge as vice president of wholesale for women's accessories. BEAUTY REPORT Carry-On Rules Eased Slightly in U.K. The U.K.'s Department for Transport said Thursday it is easing, slightly, carry-on luggage regulations in U.K. airports starting today but that restrictions on taking liquids on board planes still apply. Korres Ups Its U.S. Profile As Korres celebrates its 10th anniversary this month, the skin care company plans to introduce U.S. customers to the "Korres lifestyle." Clarins Honors U.S.'s Most Dynamic Woman Clarins has presented its Most Dynamic Woman of the Year award in the U.S. for the first time. Elizabeth Arden Plans an Aging Intervention Elizabeth Arden hopes to intervene in the aging process this winter. Wal-Mart to Start Selling Natural, Organic Products Wal-Mart is addressing consumer demand for natural beauty items with the addition of natural and organic skin care displays in 366 U.S. stores. Charles Worthington to Expand in 2007 The Charles Worthington London North American hair care business is getting ready to launch the Results and Big Hair hair care lines to a slew of new retailers in 2007. Critical Mass: Revlon's Exec Shuffle Raises Questions Jack Stahl's departure from Revlon on Monday, the latest move in the revolving-door history of the last 21 years, has left many chain buyers and industry insiders wondering where the beleaguered company is going. Snippets: Aussie Gets New Man ... Cut-A-Thon ... Barex On Board ... Aussie hair care executives are being hush-hush about the brand's relaunch in 2007. HBA REPORT Thoreux Explores Fragrance Dynamics at HBA This year's HBA show attracted 18,152 attendees, a slight rise over last year, and 650 exhibitors, a 6 percent increase. HBA Snippets: Packaging Winners ... Regulatory's Full-Day Affair ... Eco-Friendly On The Rise At HBA's Industry Awards dinner, 11 winners of the seventh annual International Package Design Awards were announced. MEDIA/ADVERTISING Memo Pad: Dave TV ... Elle Take ... All Over ... After a seemingly larger-than-life piece on him in The Sunday Times Style section, could Dave Zinczenko, editor, author and architect of Perfect Abs, be in talks to bring his wisdom on getting fit and getting laid to television? ARTS & PEOPLE Slimane's 'Portrait of a Performer' Taking his artistic expression into a new medium, Hedi Slimane tonight will unveil his first paintings at the Galerie Gmurzynska in Zurich. TEXTILE & TRADE REPORT Industry Wary Over New Customs Plan The U.S. Customs & Border Protection's reorganization plan has stirred concerns among U.S. textile producers, retailers, importers, shippers and customs brokers. WTO Says Bangladesh Needs To Diversify Base of Exports The report by the WTO secretariat said Bangladesh, one of the world's poorest countries, should push ahead with reforms at a faster pace to reduce poverty and help the economy "better cope" with the lifting of global quotas in textiles and apparel. | |||||||||||||||||
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