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Friday, December 29, 2006 TODAY'S TOP STORIES A Cloudy Crystal Ball: More Upbeat Consumer No Sign of Good Times Consumer confidence rose in December to an eight-month high, but whether that will continue is unclear after a mixed holiday season. Silda Spitzer's Southern Style Silda Wall Spitzer discusses her fashion tastes, the foundation she and her husband founded and why her daughters don't like to hear her sing. _________________________________________________ Denim Designer Major retailer based in Los Angles is seeking a seasoned designer with 5 plus years working in the premium denim market. Must be familiar with fit and wash development. Contemporary/junior experience is essential as well as the ability to work in a fast paced environment. Hot brand, excellent benefits! Apply at wwd@24seveninc.com _________________________________________________ TEXTILE & TRADE REPORT Importers Weigh In on Vietnam Program Importers presented their idea of how a Bush administration plan to monitor and initiate antidumping cases against Vietnam should work. GENERAL Moschino to Unveil Milan Hotel in 2008 Moschino is bringing its sense of humor to the world of lodging. Lollytogs Name Change Comes With New Logo Children's apparel maker Lollytogs Ltd. is about to show off a new identity. Obituary: Jeanne Breitbart, Fashion Veteran, 85 Jeanne Breitbart, who embarked on a career as a fashion model at the age of 18 for Gold Tee Knitting Mills and Foremost Sportswear, and later became vice president of design for Majesty Specialties, based in New York, died Dec. 15 at her home in Manhattan. Princess Michael of Kent Lauds Kutoglu Collection One thing Princess Michael of Kent, who says she is the only Roman Catholic member of the British Royal Family, would not do on her visit to Turkey last month was "bother the pope." _________________________________________________ WWD Fashion Career Expo February 9th - Gotham Hall, NYC - 10-3 Hundreds of pre-screened candidates meet hiring decision-makers of marquee companies in the fashion, retail and beauty industries for one day of interviewing. Visit www.FashionCareerExpo.com to attend. Contact Seth Berk at (212) 655-4505 ext. 244 or SBerk@FashionCareeerExpo.com to reserve your booth now! _________________________________________________ EYE Boy Toy Chatting with actor Andrew Simpson, who almost skipped the audition for the role of Cate Blanchett's teen seducer in "Notes on a Scandal." Snapshot: Busy Bee Spotted almost 10 years ago at age 14 by Gerard Depardieu on the set of Asterix and Obelix Take on Caesar, Melanie Laurent is seeing her career take off big time. BEAUTY REPORT From Runway to Boudoir: Dior Makes Its Moves Dior plans to rock retail with a host of runway-inspired beauty products next spring and continue to nurture its skin care business with two key additions to its Capture Totale franchise. Guerlain to Launch Orchidee Eye Cream Guerlain is aiming to replicate the success of its Orchidee Imperiale Exceptional Complete Care Cream with a companion eye and lip cream. Biotherm Aims to Make a 'Health Difference' Biotherm is hoping its new moisturizer makes a "Healthy Difference" for consumers looking to try something new. Cosmoprof Asia Faces Its Future Cosmoprof Asia boasted an increase in exhibitor numbers with a total up in the double digits this year versus the same session in 2005. Aveda Harnesses Green Power There's been a wind of change blowing through Aveda's primary manufacturing plant, ever since the Estee Lauder Cos.-owned natural-beauty brand switched its energy resources to wind power. Critical Mass: Early Results Forecast Ho-Hum Christmas at Mass Despite being the perfect stop for procrastinators, most mass market retailers did not have the last-minute rush of holiday shoppers. Jan Marini Takes Antiaging Approach Beyond the Hair Line The antiaging products market is not only growing, for Jan Marini Skin Research it is spreading as well. A Fresh Gold Rush Fresh is updating its mix for 2007 with a West Coast retail initiative and several product launches. Move Over Gloss, Here Comes the Queen Australian lipstick designer Poppy King hopes to bring the bright accessory back into the spotlight. HBA REPORT Douglas' Italian Milestone Douglas has amped up its presence in Italy after it opened a new store on one of Milan's busiest shopping streets. Euro Notes: Cashing In ... Viral Catches On ... Dial M For Marketing ... When is the best time to tell shoppers about product promotions? Alterna Celebrates 10th With Ten To celebrate 10 years in business and to tap into demand for luxury hair care products, Alterna Professional Haircare, based here, is now rolling out a new line, Ten. Infusium 23 Requests Bottle Service New Year's is a time for reinvention, and Infusium 23 is ready for its makeover. RETAIL Plassier's Gus Brand Gets First Home For Stephane Plassier, nothing is as masculine as a hodgepodge of stuff. Nine West Growth Continues As part of its global expansion plan, Nine West Group opened flagships this month in several cities around the world, including Tokyo, Moscow and Hanoi. T-Box Opens Store in Tel Aviv T-Box, a Turkish franchise featuring 60 different types of shrink-wrapped clothing, is the latest addition to the imported clothing and shoe stores on Sheinkin Street here. MEDIA/ADVERTISING Memo Pad: A Prince Of A Publisher? ... Hitting Turbulence ... Resolute - For Now He may no longer get to party like it's 1999, but the artist known again as Prince may be about to broaden his media horizons. ACCESSORIES REPORT From Russia With Love Prince Michael of Greece knows his fair share of yarns about the royal jewels of Imperial Russia. Royal Fanfare They were the "It" bags of their day, carried by the beau monde ladies of the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries to set off their outfits and fashioned in every material from intricately cut ivory to feathers and mother-of-pearl. _________________________________________________ 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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