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_________________________________________________ WWD ON THE GO Imagine getting featured headlines from Women's Wear Daily in an easy-to-read, printable format every day. We are testing this new feature by offering selected headlines from today's WWD in a new streamlined PDF version. Be one of the first to access this new feature from WWD.com: www.wwd.com/wwd/onthego After checking out the pdf, please send us your feedback at advertising@wwd.com. _________________________________________________ Friday, September 29, 2006 SPRING 2007: THE REVIEWS Sassy and Sleek - Dolce & Gabbana, Fendi, Jil Sander There's a breeze of showgirl razzmatazz sweeping through Milan. At Home With a Range - Max Mara, Anna Molinari, Emilio Pucci, Tod's, Derercuny, Krizia From tailored looks to Space-Age Bond-girl styles to frothy pieces inspired by Austria's Princess Sissi, designers and houses in Milan are in tune with a wide spectrum of ideas. _________________________________________________ JOB OF THE DAY Vice President of Sales LA based contemporary apparel manufacturer is seeking a dynamic VP of Sales to oversee national wholesale accounts. This position requires extensive managerial experience as well as strong relationships with both East Coast and West Coast retailers. Great opportunity! Apply at wwd@24seveninc.com _________________________________________________ TODAY'S TOP STORIES A Bigger Luxe Universe: Neiman Marcus Plans 50-Plus Stores by 2010 Fueled by another healthy year of growth and its new owners' desire to get a return on their investment, Neiman Marcus is ready to expand on several fronts. Bauer, Foot Locker Deals Said Near M&A activity appears to be kicking into high gear again, with deals for Eddie Bauer and Foot Locker said to be nearing completion. Barneys Revisits Dallas With New Flagship Nine years after Barneys closed at Dallas' NorthPark Center, it is opening an 88,000-square-foot unit in a former Lord & Taylor at the same mall. GENERAL Vera Strubi to Retire From Thierry Mugler Vera Strubi, one of the most influential figures in world fragrance marketing, plans to retire at the end of the year as president of Thierry Mugler Parfums Worldwide. Quote of The Week "I was sitting with Lou Reed and he said, 'I've never seen this at a classical opera. It's like a rock concert.'" FASHION Fashion Scoops: Star Power ... Clenching Elsa ... Politically Charged ... Australian songstress Kylie Minogue has been out of the limelight for a while, but she did pose on the runway on Thursday at Dolce & Gabbana. BEAUTY REPORT Euphoria Blossom: A Winter Bloom Get ready for more Euphoria from Calvin Klein: the brand plans to add Euphoria Blossom, a women's flanker, in January. Zrihen to Take on Market Share Challenge Jonathan Zrihen, the new president and chief executive officer of Groupe Clarins USA, is a 34-year-old executive with a probing curiosity. Santa Maria Novella Opens Museum Wing In Florence Store Filling a museum is easy when there are boxes of 500-year-old urns collecting dust in the attic. Edward Bess Enters Beauty Business With a Lip Wardrobe A former fashion intern at Jeffrey New York will begin a foray into the beauty business with the October launch at Bergdorf Goodman of Lip Wardrobe by Edward Bess, an upscale lip color set for $350. Adding Up Beauty: Olay Definity Weakens Barriers Between Mass and Class In August, Procter & Gamble crashed through the mass market price ceiling. Men's Corner: Xtol Planning Expansion in U.S. Market A Vancouver-based men's skin care brand called Xtol has set its sights on the U.S. market -- less than a year after the line's introduction. Critical Mass: Beauty Firms Battle for Vital Radiance's Space With the glow gone from Vital Radiance, mass market retailers are scurrying to fill the gaps in their cosmetics walls. Sonia Kashuk Introduces Fragrance Trio Following the success of Sonia Kashuk's Solid Fragrance Palette, which launched earlier this year, the makeup artist is introducing three new liquid fragrances this fall. Revance Goes Over the Counter Biopharmaceutical company Revance Therapeutics, based in Mountain View, Calif., will be venturing into the over-the-counter market with two items designed specifically to increase elastin production in the skin. Items are poised to hit spas in late October. _________________________________________________ Style Starts Here Subscribe to WWD and receive the newspaper 5 days a week Monday through Friday. Your print subscription includes the spring and fall issues of WWD The Magazine, issues of WWDSCOOP, market supplements on accessories, denim, swimwear and much more! Click here to subscribe or call 1-800-289-0273. _________________________________________________ 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. _________________________________________________ HBA REPORT Beauty Show Reveals Industries' Quirky Trends With eyelash extensions, organic treatments and novelty ideas, the recent International Congress of Esthetics show here was specifically targeting the people who provide the services. New Spa Brand Breaks Ground Pola, a technology-driven Japanese prestige skin care and cosmetics brand, is saying konnichiwa. FINANCIAL Wal-Mart Factories Cited For 'High-Risk' Violations Inspectors cited more than half the factories producing goods for Wal-Mart Stores Inc. for "high-risk" workplace violations last year, a 68 percent increase compared with 2004. Federated Shares Continue to Rise Shares of Federated rose 2.2 percent Thurs?day to $43.35, on average trading volume of 4.5 million. Escada on Track for Year-End Profit Gain Escada AG reported continued gains in the third quarter of fiscal 2005-2006, with earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization climbing 13.3 percent on a 5.3 percent sales gain. Franck Muller Settles Two Suits Franck Muller USA said Wednes?day that it had reached two separate court-ordered settlements in lawsuits it filed against Delmas Inc. and Montres Allison. ACCESSORIES REPORT Bulgari Continues Expanding in China Bulgari opened its fourth store in China here earlier this month, focusing on its new format of twin stores that offer its core jewelry products on one side and its accessories on the other. RETAIL New Women's Unit Bolsters Marshs' Revamp Renovated and complete with a new adjoining women's store, Marshs at 270 Main Street in Huntington, N.Y., ran double-digit gains ahead of plan in the first few days after two relaunch parties earlier this month. MEDIA/ADVERTISING Images Capture Warhol Moment A stream of artists, designers, celebrities and socialites made their way up the steps of St. Patrick's Cathedral for Andy Warhol's 1977 memorial service, and photographer Christophe von Hohenberg captured many of them. Memo Pad: Scarlett's The One ... Shooting Stars ... Photoshopped ... After six months, the guessing game as to whom Esquire magazine will soon name its "Sexiest Woman Alive" has come to an end. DESIGN Pierre Cardin Takes a Step Back in Time No visit to Pierre Cardin's cluttered office here would be complete without the futuristic couturier rattling off a litany of his past achievements and dusting off myriad press clippings to bolster his case for greatness. Versace Revs Up Lamborghini Versace is steadily expanding its luxury lifestyle world, and it's hitting the road to do it. On The Drawing Board: Hiltons Hit Milford Milford, Pa., might be more quaint than avant-garde, but that's where the self-proclaimed Hilton Bros., Christopher Makos and Paul Solberg, have left their latest artistic impressions. TEXTILE & TRADE REPORT Sens. Pull China Tariff Bill After a personal plea from President Bush, Senators Charles Schumer and Lindsey Graham on Thursday withdrew legislation to impose a 27.5 percent tariff on Chinese imports in an effort to pressure that country to revalue its currency. WTO to Examine Brazil-U.S. Issue The World Trade Organization's dispute settlement body on Thursday agreed to establish a compliance panel to examine a complaint by Brazil. READY-TO-WEAR REPORT Gramicci Celebrating 25 With Sales Rise With both a new management and design team, outdoor apparel brand Gramicci has equipped itself to watch its sales climb. | |||||||||||||||||
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