Tuesday, October 10, 2006

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Tuesday, October 10, 2006
SPRING 2007: THE REVIEWS
More From The Shows - Antonio Berardi, Haider Ackermann, Veronique Leroy
The hot trends of the season, transparency, minidresses and shorts, were all there in Antonio Berardi's pretty collection
Face Time
Bid adieu to the ponytail, at least for spring.
Fashion Scoops: O Canada... Sunday Best?... Spot On...
Model Tasha Tilberg is also a sultry songstress.
Firm Structure and Futuristic Fabrics
When it comes to Miu Miu, Miuccia Prada's presence in Paris is no passing fancy:

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TODAY'S TOP STORIES
A Paris High - Joyce Ma, Anna Garner, Michael Fink
Absolument. Retailers said the international marathon of fashion weeks ended on a high note in Paris, which offered not only jolts on the runway, but great dresses, easy sportswear and other creative styles that should keep the luxury business rolling.
Donna Karan to Name Weber CEO
Gearing up for a growth phase, Donna Karan International will this week appoint Mark Weber, the former chief executive officer of Phillips-Van Heusen, as its new president and ceo, WWD has learned.
Those Zeros Keep Adding Up
Not restricted to painfully thin runway models, Hollywood celebrities or Tom Wolfe's famed Social X-rays, size zero is gaining ground with everyday women and designers alike.

GENERAL
In Brief: Richemont Buys Minerva... Indian Trail... Iconix expands
Compagnie Financi?re Richemont, the Swiss luxury group, has added a specialist watch parts manufacturer to its stable.
Honoring the Inventive Ferragamo
The late Salvatore Ferragamo was honored with the eighth Rodeo Drive Walk of Style Award Sunday night, when the swanky street was closed off for a luxe block party.
Small Fire Causes Macy's Herald Square Evacuation
A fire broke out at the Macy's Herald Square flagship around 4:30 p.m. Monday.
Hudson Capital Appoints Langweber to Key Post
Hudson Capital Partners, a national firm specializing in retail and fixed asset dispositions, has named a former president of the retail division of Liz Claiborne Inc., Matt Langweber, to be executive vice president.
U.N. Study: Africa Benefits From Special Trade Status
Granting poor African countries preferential market access without tariffs or quotas to rich markets such as the U.S. and European Union could increase their annual income by $3 billion to $5 billion.
Quality Fabrics Lead Material World
Textile buyers have moved away from over-embellished styles in favor of higher-quality fabrics and more subtle detail work, said exhibitors at the second edition of Material World New York.

EYE
Magic Hour
Suzy Menkes is definitely in touch with her inner geisha.

RETAIL
WWD/DNR Summit to Focus on 'Reengineering Retail'
Retailing this year is as turbulent and unpredictable as ever, filled with highs and lows on any given day, even without any major merger or bankruptcy looming.
Steve Madden's New Dress
Steve Madden may have just signed a license with Jump Apparel Group to produce two new dress lines, but he's clearly still a shoe guy.

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READY-TO-WEAR REPORT
Kleinfeld Jump-starts the Wedding March N.Y.
A total of 300 brides-to-be and their respective supporters had free reign Friday at the Kleinfeld bridal salon, where champagne was at the ready and a bevy of wedding experts were sprinkled throughout the room.

TEXTILE & TRADE REPORT
Jordan Takes Steps to Improve Worker Conditions
Free trade agreements are touted for boosting commerce and nascent apparel industries, but reports of worker abuses in Jordanian factories show they can also lead to exploitation and expose lax labor standards.

MEDIA/ADVERTISING
Memo Pad: Off the Radar... Free Speech
It's generally a questionable sign when a publisher flees before a magazine publishes its first issue.

FASHION
Indian Fashion Makes Global Statement
With "India Inc." being the latest buzzword in just about every industry from software to pharmaceuticals, the country's fashion industry is not about to be left behind.
India's Top Designers Lead Worldwide Push
It's a good time to be an Indian fashion designer.

BEAUTY REPORT
Beauty Beat: Hugo Boss Back to Women's Scents
After a three-year intermission, the Hugo Boss fragrance franchise again has women on its mind with a warm, new feminine scent called Femme.

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