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Aeffe Buys 20 Percent Stake Back from Bank Aeffe, which controls the Alberta Ferretti, Moschino and Pollini brands, said Wednesday it has bought back a 20 percent stake in the group from merchant bank San Paolo IMI. San Paolo bought the stake in Aeffe in 2000. Ferre Helps Boost IT Holding Sales A 40.4 percent increase in retail revenues at Gianfranco Ferre and a 45.9 percent hike in its accessories business helped IT Holding stay in the black and post double-digit growth in sales in the first nine months of the year. Zumiez Sales Soar, Earnings Gain 29.3 Percent Bolstered by a same-store sales gain of 10.7 percent and a total sales increase of 43.3 percent, Zumiez Inc. posted third-quarter earnings that climbed 29.3 percent. FASHION Fashion Scoops: Gucci Good Works... Fashion Thriller... Boss' Art Shindig In another increasingly popular union of Hollywood, fashion and charity, Jennifer Connelly hung out in Gucci's Madison Avenue store Wednesday night to promote the Italian design house's campaign to benefit UNICEF. Mango Sets Fashion Competition While most fast-fashion retailers are scrambling to sign big-name designers, Mango is hoping to spot the talent a little earlier. Dance Fever As the rack of clothing was rolled into the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre for this photo shoot, the six cast members from "A Chorus Line" were given just one rule: pick pieces they would wear to rehearse in. Marc Jacobs 'Rises' to the Occasion at Ballet Low-rise pants styles might be all the rage, but not for the ballet stars at the Opera Garnier who are keen to show off their assets. THE BEAT Jordi Labanda: U.S. Bound Artist and designer Jordi Labanda is bringing his contemporary sportswear collection to the U.S. for the first time. RETAIL Saks Makes Fresh Start in New Orleans Looted and ravaged by fire, the Saks Fifth Avenue store here was a dark, dank shell when general manager Carolyn Elder assessed the damage after Hurricane Katrina. THE WWD LIST Attention, Holiday Shoppers The favorite department and discount store destinations for gift shopping this holiday season. EYE Burger King Paul Dano's critically acclaimed performances in this year's "The King" and "Little Miss Sunshine" have established him as one of indie film's must-watch stars. GENERAL In Brief: Gap Inc. Exits... M&S and RFID Two Old Navy executives, Susan Wayne, senior vice president of marketing, and Maureen Watson, vice president of merchandising for kids, are leaving the $6 billion, 900-unit Gap Inc. division. She's the One "Acting comes first," says singer-dancer Donna McKechnie, when asked what makes a great dancer. Legal Momentum Fete Raises $1.2M Legal Momentum's Equal Opportunity Awards Dinner Tuesday night was the organization's most successful ever, drawing 615 people to the Grand Hyatt here and raising $1.2 million for the cause. TEXTILE & TRADE REPORT Report Cites China, India As Top '05 Export Gainers China and India reported the biggest gains in textiles and apparel exports in 2005, the first year in which global quotas were lifted, a World Trade Organization report said. SPORTSWEAR Merrell Expands Into Active Merrell, the outdoor shoe brand that is a more common sight on the hiking trail than the runway, is jumping into the increasingly competitive active apparel market. BEAUTY REPORT Beauty Beat: Aveda Opening 2nd Japan flagship... L'Oreal Taps de Burgerolle for SkinEthic Post Aveda will raise its flag in western Japan Friday when it opens its second flagship in the country in the heart of this city's rich luxury shopping district. MEDIA/ADVERTISING Memo Pad: Not Just A Building... Langmead Leaving Wallpaper... Tuned Out... Real estate advertisements are usually so unexciting, they are given back-of-the-book placement in most magazines. DENIM REPORT Armani Jeans: 25 and More Armani Jeans celebrated its 25th anniversary this year by laying the groundwork for a global expansion aimed at ensuring the brand will reach many more milestones. Seven Bows Web Store Seven For All Mankind will take its first steps toward developing a direct-to-consumer business today with the launch of its first e-commerce Web site. Chip & Pepper Expands Pepper Foster, co-founder and co-designer of premium denim brand Chip & Pepper, just returned home to Los Angeles after a trip to Istanbul where he was touring factories. _________________________________________________ More From Women's Wear Daily NOT A SUBSCRIBER? WWD.COM Get instant access to everything you need to know about the fashion and retailing business. 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