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Monday, September 25, 2006 SPRING 2007: THE REVIEWS Parting Glances - Julien Macdonald Julien Macdonald was among the highlights as the London spring collections drew to a close. The Green Party When the British Fashion Council decided to capture the fashion mood of the moment, and set up a space dedicated to "ethical fashion," their priority was design over everything else. _________________________________________________ JOB OF THE DAY Account Executive Well-regarded New York junior brand needs proactive sales executive to manage wholesale and retail accounts. This position requires prior experience in the moderate and/or contemporary market as well as existing relationships with major department stores and high-end boutiques. Salary commensurate with experience, to $140k Apply at wwd@24seveninc.com _________________________________________________ TODAY'S TOP STORIES SFA's Designer Look: Updated Floor Marks Retailer's Redirection Saks Fifth Avenue has recast its designer sportswear floor with new shops and exclusives, as the store is being remade under a new regime. Calvin Klein Signs Deal With Murjani With India's economy booming, Calvin Klein Inc. is looking to make its mark in the potentially lucrative market. FINANCIAL Relaunching Petite Sophisticate As some department stores scale back their petite size offerings, Charming Shoppes is embracing the segment by repositioning Petite Sophisticate. Legal Briefs Fendi Adele, Srl, Fendi Srl and Fendi North America filed a trademark infringement lawsuit against 546332 BC Ltd., which does business as Colton International, and Howard Colton in Manhattan federal court on Sept. 14. _________________________________________________ NY Fashion Week Couldn't keep up with all the events during New York Fashion Week? WWD.com has all the details on everything you missed from the Spring 2007 shows including full reviews and photo galleries. Visit WWD.com to get the complete NY Fashion Week wrap-up. www.wwd.com/wwd/nyspring07 _________________________________________________ BEAUTY REPORT Beauty Beat: P&G Suspends SK-II Sales in China ... Hermes Parfums Pres. Adds to Role ... StriVectin Signs Isaac Mizrahi Procter & Gamble halted sales of its SK-II skin care brand in China Friday after a watchdog group there said it found chromium and neodymium in nine SK-II products imported from Japan, where they were produced. GENERAL In Brief: California Container Bill Rejected ... Gildan Recall A brief look at some of the day's stories. Obituary: Shoe Innovator Beth Levine, 91 Beth Levine, an influential shoe designer who worked with many of the great names in fashion and was credited with innovations such as clear plastic heels, died Wednesday of lung cancer. _________________________________________________ Style Starts Here Subscribe to WWD and receive the newspaper 5 days a week Monday through Friday. Your print subscription includes the spring and fall issues of WWD The Magazine, issues of WWDSCOOP, market supplements on accessories, denim, swimwear and much more! Click here to subscribe or call 1-800-289-0273. _________________________________________________ WWD/DNR CEO Summit: Reengineering Retail, Nov 1-3, Ritz Carlton, NYC 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. _________________________________________________ INNERWEAR REPORT Provocateur Partners Agent Provocateur, the upscale British lingerie brand, has teamed with knitwear specialist John Smedley for a luxury collection. Web Site Offers Plus-Size Options Eight years ago, David Coles' mother told him that she wanted to quit her job and start her own business. FASHION Fashion Scoops: Gold Rush ... Glamour Gridlock ... Tough Workout ... Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana are heating up the kitchen. ACCESSORIES REPORT Toning Down Shades for Spring Women's cheekbones may have to schedule a coming-out party for spring. Paris Shows Embrace Artistic Flair Brands highlighted accessories with an artisanal flair at the Premiere Classe and Eclat de Mode trade fairs, while gold, pendants and pieces reflecting a rock 'n' roll vibe were key in jewelry. Accessories Go Solo at Bulgari Bulgari is getting as serious about calfskin as it is about diamonds, as it continues to roll out accessories-only stores. MEDIA/ADVERTISING Memo Pad: Women Issues ... Already Spring ... Design's Double Act Paola Bottelli, the recently appointed editor in chief of L'Uomo Vogue, didn't last the summer. TEXTILE & TRADE REPORT Thomas Introduces Trade Bill in House House Ways & Means Committee chairman Bill Thomas (R., Calif.) introduced a trade package Thursday that would impact sourcing strategies in sub-Saharan Africa and Haiti. EYE Sweet Charity Even the utterly in-control Armani cut loose at the end of the night and danced to Eighties tunes with his niece Roberta Armani. WWD SPECIAL REPORT: SALVATORE FERRAGAMO A Promenade Through Time June 5, 1898 Salvatore Ferragamo is born in Bonito, in the province of Avellino, the 11th of 14 children. Magic Wanda The wife of a legendary Hollywood craftsman carries on his legacy and transforms the company into a luxury goods powerhouse. Three's Company To avoid a too-many-cooks scenario, Wanda Ferragamo and her five prolific children running the company concurred that only three of Salvatore's 23 grandchildren should join the company. Stepping Back Ferragamo's history runs from rural Italy through the sets of Hollywood to a worldwide luxury empire. Stepping Back Ferragamo's history runs from rural Italy through the sets of Hollywood to a worldwide luxury empire. Stepping Back Over the past two decades, Ferragamo has pushed into new markets like Asia and developed such product categories as eyewear, watches and fragrances. Branching Out While many fashion houses during the Eighties chose to expand their product range and to diversify through licensing agreements, the Ferragamo family was never lured by that strategy. On the Scent Salvatore Ferragamo liked to see fine details in a bottle of fragrance as much as he did in a stiletto. | |||||||||||||||||
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