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Coming to America After 109 years, the legendary luggage maker Globe-Trotter is finally making landfall in the United States. Retailers Diversify Sourcing Base When it comes to the global procurement of products, the world is getting much smaller. GENERAL Israel and Architecture At the Waldorf-Astoria The motif of this year's American Friends of the Israel Museum Annual Gala was eloquent and simple: architecture. Just Desserts: The Art of a Celebrity Biographer Fourteen months ago, when word broke that Jerry Oppenheimer was setting out to do a biography of the Hilton clan, an item appeared in the New York Post's Page Six: HR: Rising Stars in a Talent-Starved Industry An industry bereft of talent? Not quite, though that is certainly the popular perception. FINANCIAL Market Feedback Positive On Gottschalks Sale Talk Gottschalks Inc., the Fresno, Calif.-based regional department store chain that is considering putting itself up for sale, might fetch as much as $240 million, given recent pretax/pre-interest multiples in the mergers and acquisitions market. Industry Job Report Mixed Textile and apparel manufacturers and department stores cut jobs last month, although accessories retailers were hiring. Legal Briefs Oakley Inc. filed a lawsuit on Oct. 25 against Griffin Technology, a Nashville-based manufacturer of iPod accessories, for alleged trademark infringement on its "Thump" line of music-player sunglasses and accessories. EYE BEAUTY REPORT Beauty Beat: Acquisitions Lead Arden to Loss... Guerlain to Appeal Court Ruling... Dior Picks a Pair Due to restructuring costs related to its two recent acquisitions and increased promotional spending, Elizabeth Arden Inc. posted a net loss of $1.3 million in the first quarter. FASHION Gucci Gets Down in Ginza "Of course I'm ready to party. I'd party any time of the day," exclaimed an upbeat Robert Polet, chief executive officer of Gucci Group. Fashion Scoops: The Two Faces of Betsey... Exhibitionist... Painted Ladies Betsey Johnson is not afraid to admit that she sometimes may display what she describes as "schizophrenic behavior." A Day in the Market with Roseanne Roseanne Cumella, senior vice president of merchandising at Doneger Group, has her eyes on what's selling at the Donna Morgan showroom in Manhattan. INNERWEAR REPORT Invista: Blending Technology With Trends Innovation and technology can help fashion satisfy a variety of lifestyle needs. Intimate Notes: Jackson Joins Bare Necessities... Nesbit Gets Hugged Jessica Jackson has been named to the new post of vice president of e-commerce business at Avenel, N.J.-based Bare Necessities. ACCESSORIES REPORT Samantha Thavasa, the Brand, Hits N.Y. In Japan, Samantha Thavasa appears in fashion magazines and keeps company with a glittery crowd. Silmo Takes a Look Back Manufacturers at Silmo, the eyewear trade show here, glanced into the past to uncover vintage styles for summer collections. Gluck-Frankel Adding New Objects Ady Gluck-Frankel is taking another step toward building on what's necessary. Beverly Hills Jeweler Broadens Reach With his sparkly creations already a staple of the Hollywood red carpet, Martin Katz is pushing for wider commercial success. M+M More Than A Cameo Appearance After seven generations in the jewelry business, M+M Scognamiglio is bringing its cameos to Manhattan. Charriol Opens Third Boutique, Vegas on Tap Placing its first U.S. store in a laid-back California locale worked out so well for Charriol that the Swiss fine jewelry and watch brand decided to do it again. Findings: Hue Tube... Reaching A New Peak... Desperately Seeking Handbags... Hue has stepped up its online presence. FINE JEWELRY REPORT Eskapa Finds Diamond in the Rough Laurence Graff, the founder and chairman of Graff, generated excitement in the jewelry world after his $12.4 million purchase in October of the 15th largest rough diamond ever found. MEDIA/ADVERTISING Memo Pad: Take Two... Grand Dame Donatella Versace certainly worked hard while she was in New York last week. _________________________________________________ More From Women's Wear Daily WWD.com Get instant access to everything you need to know about the fashion and retailing business. Subscribe to the online home of Women's Wear Daily and get all the day's news as well as up-to-the-minute breaking news, web exclusives, complete classified listings and more. http://www.wwd.com/subscribe WWD the Newspaper Subscribe to WWD and receive the newspaper 5 days a week Monday through Friday. 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