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Friday, December 15, 2006 TODAY'S TOP STORIES Pelosi's Drive for Ports: Industry Foresees Chaos In 100% Screening Plan Incoming House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said she will bring a bill requiring full screening of cargo containers at foreign ports to a vote next month. Moss Said in Scent Deal Kate Moss is said to have signed a fragrance licensing deal with Coty Inc., the beauty firm that already boasts a star-studded roster of celebrity fragrance brands. Valentino Fashion Group Names CEO Stefano Sassi, most recently ceo of Marzotto, has been named ceo of sister firm Valentino Fashion Group and the fashion house Valentino. _________________________________________________ Senior Graphic Designer Action Sports Company seeking Senior Graphic designer. Would be responsible for leading, motivating, inspiring and creating the vision for the graphics team. Candidate must be able to produce art work and concepts in multiple style and mediums that would be used on tee shirts as well as other printable classification- fleece, knits, woven, boardshorts, other bottom and accessories. Comprehensive knowledge of screen print process and techniques. Minimum of 5 years experience in graphic design and 3 years managing a team of designers. Proficient in Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator. Apply at wwd@24seveninc.com _________________________________________________ GENERAL Quote of The Week "The customer's mind is still on personal acquisition as opposed to gift-giving, although the strength in the fragrance business would indicate otherwise." Rocawear Adds Two Execs Charles Soriano and Michael Isaacman have joined Rocawear in two key executive posts. _________________________________________________ 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 _________________________________________________ ACCESSORIES REPORT Vera Wang Exiting Fine Jewelry? Vera Wang is set to abandon the fine jewelry business even as gold, diamond and precious stone jewelry seem to be hot tickets this holiday season, industry sources said. Dash Inks License for Pro-Keds Line Hip-hop mogul Damon Dash is adding another element to his expanding empire. BEAUTY REPORT Space NK Eyes America Nicky Kinnaird, the queen of British niche retailing, is betting that the trademark specialty apothecary approach of her Space NK beauty boutiques will play well in the much larger, more bruising U.S. arena. Jean Paul Gaultier Goes All White Jean Paul Gaultier is gender-bending and revisiting past icons again with his new fragrance, called Fleur du Male, bowing for spring. European Beauty Retailers Bullish on Season The holiday shopping season has kicked off full of cheer, and European perfumeries expect to close 2006 with solid gains. Adding Up Beauty: Cosmeceuticals Reach the Mainstream Beauty is on a repeat collision course with science. Critical Mass: Health Clinics Seen Pressuring Beauty The nation's drugstores are in the midst of a major repositioning that could have a long-term impact on the beauty department. CVS Puts Final Touches on Southern California Comeback CVS's prowess at digesting competitors' stores is being put to the test in Southern California. HBA REPORT Ultra Shaping Lower East Side Look An uptown salon on the Lower East Side seems, at first, like a fish out of water. Nivea Says 'Good-bye' to Cellulite Taking cues from its European business, Nivea aims to make a big splash in the U.S. market with five products designed to firm, tan and renew skin. Snippets: Alberto-Culver Plant ... Cohen To Bond ... Cooking Up A Storm ... The Alberto-Culver Co. plans to build a 500,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in Jonesboro, Ark., that is slated to begin production by early 2008. EYE Piazza San Marco Costumed revelers at Marc Jacobs' annual holiday bash, which had a Venetian carnival theme this year, clearly took the theme to heart. MEDIA/ADVERTISING Newspapers' Future: Think Like a Magazine While it's no news circulation is slipping at major metropolitan newspapers such as the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal and the Los Angeles Times, observers are asking why these publications are continuing to raise ad rates as some subscribers head for the door. Memo Pad: Sickly E-Mail ... Starry Eyes ... Are Things OK? ... Note to media executives: upgrade your Norton AntiSpam software. FASHION Chase Begins for the Golden Globes Designers know the drill, and immediately after nominations for the 64th Annual Golden Globe Awards were announced here Thursday, the fashion industry sprung to action. TV's 'L Word' Leads to New Fashion Collection "L"elements of Style, a new limited-edition collection of apparel, handbags and jewelry, inspired by the women of the television show "The L Word," will launch Jan. 3. Fashion Scoops: Well Suited Graphic gurus Michael Amzalag and Mathias Augustyniak of Paris-based M/M are dabbling in men's wear for Japanese concept store Adelaide. RETAIL Retailers Poised for Markdowns Heading Into Holiday Home Stretch With two weekends left before Christmas, retailers are facing unusually warmer weather and consumers who are waiting for the big sale. East Side Boutiques Take Niche Approach There's a lot to be said for doing only one thing and doing it well. Pringle Sets Site for N.Y. Flagship Pringle is making inroads in the U.S. and Japan, and plans flagships in both countries. AmericasMart Apparel Shifts Dates for Upcoming Markets AmericasMart Apparel is changing three of its 2007 market dates from the traditional Thursday to Sunday to Sunday to Wednesday. ARTS & PEOPLE LaChapelle's Berlin Photographer David LaChapelle swept into Berlin on a wave of New York glamour, complete with entourage, for two exhibits of his work in the German capital. _________________________________________________ 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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