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Thursday, December 14, 2006 TODAY'S TOP STORIES A Casual Karl Lagerfeld: Hilfiger-Owned Brand To Launch K Denim Line Karl Lagerfeld is set to dish out special K, his new denim-driven line that parent Tommy Hilfiger Corp. aims to build into a major global business. Speculation Grows Lampert Could Be Eyeing Gap Investors are speculating that Gap Inc. is an acquisition target and the interested party is said to be Sears Holdings chairman Edward Lampert. Inditex Net Rises, Sees More Stores Inditex, the Spanish fast-fashion group, on Wednesday reported better than expected third-quarter profits and said it would double the number of its stores in the U.S. over the next three years. _________________________________________________ Senior Technical Designer Senior Technical Designer needed for San Francisco/Bay Area outdoor retailer. Successful candidate will have 10+ years experience in product development including an in-depth understanding of fit/construction, tech pack execution, and knowledge of performance fabrications. The Senior Technical Designer will have ability to successfully lead a team of product developers in the creative of a highly detailed and technical product. Apply at wwd@24seveninc.com _________________________________________________ GENERAL In Brief: World Bank Report ... Benetton Eyewear Pact ... Wet Seal Options A brief look at some of the day's stories. Levi's Retools Executive Ranks Seeking to rev up business, Levi Strauss & Co. has divided its U.S. wholesale and retail businesses into separate divisions and appointed leaders to run each unit. _________________________________________________ advertisement IBM Anyplace Kiosks are showing up in unexpected places. Hear from kiosk users and experts about how innovative uses of kiosks are driving business change and growth, from coffee houses to healthcare programs. Find out why now may be the best time to deploy kiosks in your business. www.ibm.com/industries/retail/doc/content/landing/1790337101.html?re=newsletter_wwd _________________________________________________ RETAIL YSL Trimming, Restyling Madison Ave. Unit Yves Saint Laurent said it would "right size" its New York flagship, shaving 7,000 square feet of selling space and focusing on women's. Industry Sales Flat in November Sales at department stores and apparel and accessories retailers were flat last month. EYE Clothes Encounter A reception celebrating the new "Nan Kempner: American Chic" exhibit at the Met was held on one of the busiest nights of the season. DENIM REPORT Denim Dish: Meltin' Pot's Americana ... Fancy Feet From Acne ... Chip & Pepper Goes Live With Online Retail Italy's Meltin' Pot entered the U.S. market two years ago and is now putting down roots and preparing to launch a high-end collection. THE BEAT Contemporary Keeps Its Holiday Cool Some of the hottest contemporary boutiques are spreading holiday cheer this season as they dish out some of the newest trends. BEAUTY REPORT Beauty Beat: EU Passes Legislation on Use of Chemicals ... Maurer+Wirtz, P&G in Scent Deal The European Parliament passed landmark legislation Wednesday to regulate the use of chemicals in consumer products, including cosmetics and fragrances, across the European Union. FASHION A Change in Philosophy: Ferretti to Show in N.Y. Philosophy by Alberta Ferretti will show in New York come February, adding another name to the list of brands departing Milan Fashion Week. Fashion Scoops: Apple of His Eye ... Milla Loves Mango ... Diane's Global Act Wharton grad Ivanka Trump is taking after her father's entrepreneurial ways. THE WWD LIST Model Behavior The top 12 supermodels ranked by familiarity, according to Marketing Evaluations Inc. MEDIA/ADVERTISING FINANCIAL Li & Fung Unit Said in Talks To Purchase GarfieldMarks LF USA Investments Inc., a San Francisco-based division of Li & Fung, and Rousso Apparel Group are in negotiations to buy GarfieldMarks LLC. _________________________________________________ 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. 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/promos/m6bnews WWD the Newspaper Subscribe to WWD and receive the newspaper 5 days a week Monday through Friday. 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