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_________________________________________________ advertisement Don't miss the most talked about New York fashion event, The TrainTM International Designer Collections, September 16 - 18 at Terminal Stores, spotlighting more than 100 up-market creative fashion and accessories brands. And introducing Platform 2 International Bridge and Contemporary Collections featuring the same level of creativity, at Roseland Ballroom, September 18 - 20. www.thetrainnewyork.com _________________________________________________ Thursday, September 14, 2006 SPRING 2007: THE REVIEWS Fluid Movements - Michael Kors, Narciso Rodriguez, Rodarte Michael Kors went dancing through the season in a slinky sportif spirit, while Narciso Rodriguez gave his minimalist point of view a touch of sci-fi. Casual Chic - Marc by Marc Jacobs, Ports 1961, Richard Chai, Tse, Peter Som, Marchesa Pared down, polished up or with a touch of the avant-garde, the season's looks were sweet, savvy and perfect for downtown girls everywhere. _________________________________________________ JOB OF THE DAY Senior Designer - New York Trendy, juniors NYC apparel company is seeking a senior designer. Those with knits, wovens, denim, etc, are encouraged to apply. Salary about 150k. Apply at wwd@24seveninc.com _________________________________________________ TODAY'S TOP STORIES Macy's Parade Begins: Retailer Goes National But With a Local Touch Call the conversion of 400 May stores to Macy's daring or risky, but say it's the homogenization of malls and Terry Lundgren will bristle. Swank Sets Sales Record at Saks Two-time Academy Award winner Hilary Swank hardly could be accused of being a slouch. Mango Makes Its U.S. Move Mango, a Johnny-come-lately among international retailers, is finally on the move in the U.S. -- and wants to be as dominant there as it is in Europe. _________________________________________________ advertisement The Art Institute Love department store window displays? The mood inside your favorite boutique? In The Art Institutes Fashion and Retail Management program, you'll learn the ins and outs of marketing, advertising and business for the fashion industry. You'll learn from professionals alongside creative individuals, preparing you to seek entry-level employment in fashion. www.artinstitutes.edu/artschoollanding/FashionSchoolColorado.asp _________________________________________________ GENERAL Gaultier Promotes Caillaud to President Christophe Caillaud, managing director at Jean Paul Gaultier SA since 2000, has been named president of the French fashion house. Fabrica: A Look at the Future Through Benetton's Eyes A large photo reproduction of inquisitive, wide-open eyes will greet visitors at the entrance of Benetton's Fabrica exhibition, to be held at the Centre Beaubourg (George Pompidou) in Paris from Oct. 6 to Nov. 6. FASHION Fashion Week in Milan: A Changing Landscape Retailers and press attending Milan Fashion Week will have to get used to a new show location this season, as well as more designers than ever holding two shows. Fashion Scoops: The Feminine Mystique ... Just Friends ... A Downtown Affair ... It was all about the woman on Tuesday night at Tag Heuer's bash hosted by Uma Thurman and company president and chief executive officer Jean-Christophe Babin at the Waterfront on Manhattan's West Side. BEAUTY REPORT Beauty Beat: P&G Picks Professional Care President The president of Procter & Gamble's Professional Care business, Carsten Fischer, is resigning to pursue other interests. _________________________________________________ Fashion Week's Professional Hiring Event - Sept 15th! Interview for hundreds of jobs with the hottest companies at WWD FASHION CAREER EXPO - Friday, Sept. 15th - 10am - 3pm Gotham Hall - 1356 Broadway @ 36th St. Pre-register & search jobs: http://www.FashionCareerExpo.com. College degree & 2 years industry experience reqd. Only $10 admission. Bring many resumes and pass on to your friends! _________________________________________________ NY Fashion Week Check out WWD.com for the lastest news from New York Fashion Week including full reviews and photo galleries. www.wwd.com _________________________________________________ FINANCIAL An Era Ends: Winston Sells Off to Aber Aber Diamond Corp., a Canadian diamond mining company, has acquired the remaining minority interest of iconic Fifth Avenue jeweler Harry Winston for $157 million. Benetton Net Up, Bullish on 2nd Half Benetton SpA saw net profit and sales growth in the first half of the year, but higher costs bit into margins at the company as it executed an incentive scheme to benefit its franchisee partners. Bulgari Profits Soar 53.5% in First Half Bulgari SpA posted a large jump in first-half profits thanks to higher prices, a lower cost base and a more efficient production and distribution process. Sears' Edward Lampert Eyeing Home Depot? Officials at The Home Depot could not be reached for comment. EYE Milk And Honey If there was any question New York Fashion Week has become about celebrity, it was resoundingly answered Tuesday night on the top floor of Milk Studios. Chai Style Hard-working stylist Tina Chai will have an extra, non-fashion week reason to party when she celebrates her birthday tonight on the Lower East Side. MEDIA/ADVERTISING Aerie Partners With CW for Campaign American Eagle Outfitters' aerie subbrand is invading network series television by melding its marketing message into the episodes of dramas. Memo Pad: Butt Right In ... Adieu, Hommes ... Time To Go ... Helmut Lang is causing a stir in Europe -- but because of nudity, not clothing. _________________________________________________ WWD would like your thoughts on mergers and acquisitions in the retail and fashion apparel industries. Please take our confidential survey at wwd.com/go/survey _________________________________________________ WWD/DNR CEO Summit: Reengineering Retail, November 1-3, Ritz Carlton, New York, Battery Park Join Terry Lundgren, Donatella Versace, Steven Sadove, Maureen Chiquet, Gela Nash-Taylor and more than 150 apparel CEOs for two days of thought leadership, high-powered networking and practical intelligence that will move your business forward. You can't afford to miss it! Email ceoapparel@fairchildpub.com for program details. _________________________________________________ ACCESSORIES REPORT De Beers Heads Home With South African Brand Since emerging from the shackles of apartheid over a decade ago, the South African economy has experienced unprecedented growth. TEXTILE & TRADE REPORT Paulson Plans to Push China To Reform Currency on Visit Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson Jr. said Thursday that he will urge China to adapt more flexible currency exchange rates when he visits Beijing next week. Chicago City Council Backs Mayor's Veto On Big-Box Ruling A big-box ordinance requiring retailers such as Wal-Mart to pay a minimum wage of $10 an hour and $3 an hour in benefits by 2010 is dead. READY-TO-WEAR REPORT Hartmarx Building Bridge to Women's Apparel Women's apparel is expanding in the traditionally male-dominated world of Hartmarx. Westwood P.A. Helps Launch Nine West Line Vivienne Westwood rarely makes a public appearance in the U.S., much less in a major department store. THE BEAT Retailers Layer It On for Lucrative Sales At specialty retail this fall, the bucks are in the layers. Trina Turk Gets Ready for Gansevoort After two years of searching, contemporary designer Trina Turk has finally found her New York home. DENIM REPORT Denim Dish: A New Prescription ... VF Names Lee President ... Niki Flynn Enters U.S. ... DKNY Jeans has launched a Web site featuring photos of its lines, an entertainment section, a brand profile and a link to shop at macys.com. RETAIL The Federated Footprint: What Consumers Will See The Marshall Field's flagship, considered the most architecturally impressive department store flagship in the country with its vastness and soaring atriums, is now called Macy's on State Street. INNERWEAR REPORT Hupper's Science Project In 2002, when designer Joshua Hupper was approached to launch a fashion line for the nine-year-old science organization AlphaMicron Inc., Diane von Furstenberg creative director Nathan Jenden, his employer at the time, had two words for him: "You're crazy." THE WWD LIST New Jet Set Elan Top luxury spending categories for the ultrawealthy, ranked by average annual expenditures in 2005. | |||||||||||||||||
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