Thursday, October 05, 2006

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Thursday, October 05, 2006
SPRING 2007: THE REVIEWS
Reality Check - Christian Dior, Valentino, Karl Lagerfeld
Real clothes dominated the scene at some surprising houses, including Christian Dior, and less unexpectedly at Valentino and Karl Lagerfeld.
Athletic, Artistic and Audacious - Dries Van Noten, Akris, Costume National, Andrew Gn, Ann Demeulemeester, Sophia Kokosalaki, Issey Miyake, Agnes b., Bless
Stylish workout gear, rock-inspired tailored pieces and elaborately trimmed dresses and boleros were among the intriguing looks in Paris.
More From The Shows
More coverage from the Spring 2007 shows.

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TODAY'S TOP STORIES
Yurman's Bigger World: Jeweler in Beauty Deal, Plots Overseas Growth
Jeweler David Yurman has inked a deal for its first fragrance with Groupe Clarins as a key step in the $500 million firm's international expansion.
Christina Johnson Joins L&T's Parent NRDC
Christina Johnson, former Saks Fifth Avenue ceo, has joined NRDC Equity Partners as managing director of retail and consumer investments.
Investment Group Acquires Loris Azzaro
Reig Capital Group is the new owner of the French fashion house Loris Azzaro and plans to open stores in key international markets and develop lucrative categories like footwear.

GENERAL

EYE
Greatest Hit
The A-listers turned out in force at the Waldorf for the Elton John AIDS Foundation benefit that has raised $100 million in the fight against AIDS.
Double The Pleasure
What do the president of Italy and Miami locals have in common?
Graphic Art
With a title like "Cum Together," one might expect to walk into Matthew Brannon's solo show at the Friedrich Petzel Gallery and be confronted by an onslaught of writhing naked bodies.

BEAUTY REPORT
Inter Parfums Signs Deal With Van Cleef & Arpels
Inter Parfums SA has a new gem in its portfolio.

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FASHION
Fashion Scoops: Helena's Angel ... Blue Blood ... Front Lines ...
Rumor has it that Helena Rubinstein, the L'Oreal-owned beauty brand, will soon have a new face -- none other than Demi Moore.
Cerruti's Taralis: Going Chic and Sharp
Wearing a black leather jacket, black jeans and heavy motorcycle boots, Nicolas Andreas Taralis, his hair swept low across his brow, strides into the Cafe de Flore here looking the picture of rock chic.
On the Road in Istanbul With Posen
Zac Posen and luxury goods house Vakko had Istanbul in a whirl with the launch of an exclusive collection by the New York designer.
The Skinny on Madrid's Fashion Shows
The spotlight that shone on Spanish fashion as a result of the ban on too-thin models on the runway didn't automatically translate into new business for designers and manufacturers.

DENIM REPORT
Denim Dish: A New Plus for Premium ... FDJ Aids Cancer Research ... Paige Denim Faces Legal Fight ...
Swimwear designer Ashley Paige and jeans company Paige Premium Denim are in a legal battle over rights to the Paige name.

THE BEAT
Indian Princess Breaks Out With a Contemporary Line
Nupur Jordon, Princess of Jaislmer in Rajasthan, India, has launched her own contemporary sportswear line called Nupur Paris.
Mike & Chris Reinvents the Hoodie
Mike Gonzalez and Christine Park-Gonzalez are taking the hoodie to a new level.

THE WWD LIST
Takin' It to the Streets
The most expensive retail streets in the U.S. ranked by rent per square foot.

MEDIA/ADVERTISING
Memo Pad: Unfortunate Rank ... On The Fly
Seems like female chief executives of media companies are losing their influence when it comes to Fortune's most recent rankings of the 50 Most Powerful Women in Business.

RETAIL
Tommy Hilfiger Enters Paris With Rue Saint Honore Shop
Tommy Hilfiger has raised its red, white and blue flag in the middle of Paris Fashion Week with its first French flagship.
Bloomingdale's Takes a Bow in S.F.
Bloomingdale's swept into this city last week, generating average sales of about $1 million daily for the first five days, doubling projections, market sources said.

FINANCIAL
Kohl's Outlines Plan to Triple Sales by 2010
Kohl's expects to reach $24 billion in sales and a net income of about $1.9 billion by 2010, nearly tripling its current sales volume.

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